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Hiawatha Chamber holds annual dinner

By Greg Bebermeyer

01/26/2019

Shirt Shack & Apparel owners ( L-R) Nicole Dolisi and Roni Tietjens accept the "Business of the Year" award from HCVB Board President Katie Miller.

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau held their annual dinner Friday evening at the Fisher Center.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of several awards.

Honored as the “ Business of the Year” was The Shirt Shack and Apparel.

Meals on Wheels received the “ Volunteer of the Year” award.

Hiawatha Parks and Recreation was the recipient of a new award, “Organization of the Year”, with Director Stacy Jasper also receiving the “ Civil Servant of the Year” award.

Chamber and Visitors Bureau Board President Katie Miller says 2018 saw the return of the “ Lunch and Learn” program and also an increased social media presence. She says the organization also launched a northeast Kansas jobs posting site.

Looking ahead, Miller says they plan to launch their ambassador’s program this year.

Outgoing board members Kim Kleopfer and Ryan Meiniger were recognized.

Joining the board will be Lynn Allen and Sheila Schwalm.

Other board members include Andy Runer, Bonnie Marable, Jeff Shelton, Ashley Olson, Debbie Phillips and Joey May, who will serve as vice-president.

The guest speaker was Hiawatha Red Hawk cross country coach Becky Shamburg, who spoke on building a team and how that translates into building a business or organization.

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