Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Ambassadors hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Rick Ball Ford - Sedalia at 1700 West Broadway on Tuesday, June 16.  Rick and Ryan Ball hold the big red scissors.

Click here to see Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours pictures from 2009. Click here for information about hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at your business or organization.

Septagon Construction Company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. on June 10th at the site of the new facility on the west side of Mitchell Road in Sedalia.  

Representatives from the Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce joined members of the Septagon Construction team in congratulating local Medical Director Dr. David Wuellner, Facility Administrator Pam Beauford and Nurse Manager Sarah Sipe on their most recent endeavor.  The new facility will replace their current facility located on West 7th Street.  The new facility will offer more treatment and storage space in an up-to-date environment with 20 dialysis stations.  

“The facility on West 7th Street has been running for 25 years,” said Dr. Wuellner.  “The Sedalia clinic is one of 200 nonprofit clinics throughout the nation and is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.”

Septagon Construction is providing the general contracting as well as self-performing the steel erection, concrete work and carpentry.  

Septagon Construction provides design-build general contracting and construction management services to clients in Missouri and Iowa.  Their corporate office is located in Sedalia, with three other Missouri facilities located in Jefferson City, Columbia and Osage Beach.  Septagon’s Iowa facilities are located in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.  For more information on the services offered by Septagon Construction, please call 1-800-733-5999 or visit our Web site at www.septagon.com.

The Sedalia Area Farmers' Market celebrated its Grand Opening on Saturday, June 6th, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Sedalia Chamber Ambassadors.  Holding the red scissors is Beverly Rollings.  

For more information on the market, visit www.sedaliaareafarmersmarket.com

The Chamber Ambassadors hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bandana’s Bar-B-Q at 2909 West Broadway on Thursday, May 28.  Austin Craddock, owner, holds the big red scissors.

Click here to see Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours pictures from 2009. Click here for information about hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at your business or organization.

A Business After Hours was held Wednesday, May 13, at Sacred Heart School at 416 W. Third Street.

For more information on the Sacred Heart School please visit www.gogremlins.com

Click here to see Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours pictures from 2009. Click here for information about hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at your business or organization.

 Chamber's 91st Annual Meeting and Recognition Reception was held at the
Katy Depot on Thursday, April 30.  Over 100 people attended the reception.

Ambassador of the Year

 

The Ambassadors are a very visible unit of the Chamber devoted to promoting a positive image of our community.  They welcome new members to the Chamber, host ribbon cuttings, after hours events, and host a progressive dinner.  They also assist other committees with some of their events.  The 2008 Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Terri Barker of W-K for all of her hard work and dedication over the past year.  Pictured are Terri Barker and Diane Simon, 2008 Ambassador Chairwoman.

 

 

Dick Ditzfeld Courtesy Award

 

 
The Dick Ditzfeld Courtesy Award sponsored by McLaughlin Brothers Furniture is presented to an individual who places a high value on courtesy and customer service, who has an ability to meet and greet the public and to follow through on what their needs are, thereby expressing a genuine interest in each person.  This year’s recipient was Mike Mittenberg who is an outstanding employee at First Christian Church.  Pictured are Lois Ditzfeld and Mike Mittenberg.

On behalf of the City of Sedalia, Councilwoman Priscilla Young and City Administrator Keith Reisberg accepted the 2008 Progress Award from the 2008 Chamber President, Judy Parkhurst.  The City of Sedalia was honored for community vision and demonstrated leadership as represented through Downtown infrastructure/facility improvements; residential development opportunities; community-wide event support; supporting local growth; public works improvements; improving city operations and efforts towards a Community Center. Pictured are Reisberg, Parkhurst, and Young.

President's Award

 

 

 

The 2008 President’s Award was presented to Beverly Rollings in recognition of her efforts to spearhead the establishment of a Farmers’ Market in Sedalia and for her leadership of the 2008 Leadership Sedalia Class and their community trail network project.  Pictured are Judy Parkhurst and Beverly Rollings.

 

 

 

 

Student Leadership Council Award

 

 

 

 

 Sedalia Student Leadership Council representative Sarah Hohne presented Mary McLaughlin with  a special plaque in honor of all of the ways Mary helps our community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honored for Serving on the Chamber Board of Directors

and Executive Committee

 

 

 

 Greer Almquist and Andy Kindt, who was unable to attend, were thanked for their service on the 2008 Board of Directors and Executive Committees.  Pictured are Judy Parkhurst and Greer Almquist. 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Honored for Serving as the 2008 Chamber President

 

 

 

 

Judy Parkhurst passes the torch on to 2009 President Dave Phillips.  Phillips expressed appreciation to Judy for her service as the 2008 Chamber President.  Dave Phillips will begin his term as President on June 1.

  

 

 

 

 

 Thank you so much to all of the sponsors:

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Hotel Bothwell • JC Penney • McLaughlin Brothers Furniture
Parkwood Properties • Sedalia Democrat • Wilson, Toellner, and Associates LLC 

And those who provided food and beverages below: 

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