Chamber Members Celebrated the Achievements of Outstanding Business
People at the 89th Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet
Once a year, The Chamber honors outstanding local businesses and
business people who have made a difference in keeping the economy strong and the community
prosperous. We honored these local
“stars” at our Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet, held on September 11th, 2008.
More than 340 business professionals attended the Meddys. And back by
poplular demand the event was held at The Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater and Vogel Plaza.
The beaeutiful vening was made possible through its main sponsor, Umpqua Bank. Attendance
was strong despite our slowing economy.
Before
the formal award presentations, attendees had the opportunity to feast on hors d'oeuvres
provided by Confident Caterers, Jacksonville Inn, Quality Catering and Soup to Nuts in
sunny Vogel Plaza. New this year, Agate Ridge Vineyard, Corks Wine Bar & Bottle
Shoppe, RoxyAnn Winery and Weisinger’s Winery partnered with The Chamber to offer
samples of regional wines produced in our Rogue Valley. Chamber Ambassadors circulated the
crowd with decadent chocolate truffles and assorted toffees adorned on silver platters
provided by Harry & David and Cary’s of Oregon.
The
awards portion of the evening began at 7 p.m. as Chamber members were ushered into a
festively decorated theater that catered to The Meddys increased flare and ambience. Emcee
Kingsley Kelley, Chamber Board Member and Vice President/General Manager of KTVL-TV,
kicked off the event with a comedic cameo from last year’s emcee, Stephen McCandless,
Executive Director at the Craterian Theater.
The
Chamber would like to graciously thank all who attended and supported this year's Meddy
evening.
If you have any questions, please contact Daria Land at (541) 608-8520 for more
information.
Photo Credits: Chamber Staff receive Chamber members at the Meddys in
Vogel Plaza.
Photos courtesy of David Gibb
Photography
The Chamber would like to thank the following
generous sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
www.umpquabank.com
Spotlight Sponsors:
www.boiseinc.com
www.premierwestbank.com
www.valleywebprinting.com
Red Carpet Sponsors:
Adroit
Construction Company, Inc.
Boise
Pacific
Power
Providence Medford Medical Center
Rogue Federal Credit Union
Rogue
Regency Inn & Suites
Rogue Valley Medical Center
Wal
- Mart
Angel Sponsors:
Harry & David
Knife River Materials
People's Bank of Commerce
S & B James Construction
Complimentary Wine Tasting Courtesy Of:
Agate Ridge Vineyards
Corks Wine Bar & Bottle Shoppe
RoxyAnn Winery
Valley View Winery
Weisinger's Winery
Dessert Sponsors:
Harry & David
Cary's of Oregon
Centerpiece Sponsor:
Grange Co-Op
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