(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Dinner Saturday, January 28th, 2023, at The Venue in Atlantic. Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith says “The Annual Dinner is always a favorite for the Chamber. It’s a great opportunity for us to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, look forward to what we will accomplish and most of all, highlight all of our members and volunteers that have invested their time and money back into our organization and our community.”

The Chamber will be recognizing businesses, organizations and individual leaders in the community. The 37th Annual Distinguished Service Award will also be given out at the dinner.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual, business or organization who has made the community a better place to live. They have rendered special services for the benefit of the community and have demonstrated an active leadership role through their involvement in business, civic and social service organizations.

Last year, the Distinguished Service Award was given to Greg Schuler for his dedication to tirelessly serving the community any way he can including: Atlantic BPOE Elks Lodge #445, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Atlantic Lions Club, Cass County Pork Producers, Kiwanis Club of Atlantic, Festival of Trees, Griswold United Methodist Church, Atlantic Community Schools and more.

Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award are due by January 20th, 2023. You can nominate someone by submitting a nomination letter to the Chamber at 102 Chestnut Street, or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com. The Annual Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM with a social followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. You can register for the dinner at www.atlanticiowa.com.