Gravette C of C chamber banquet set for Thursday

GRAVETTE -- Officers of the Gravette Chamber of Commerce remind all in the area that this Thursday, Feb. 9, is the date for the annual Chamber community banquet. The event, the fourth annual community banquet, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Horton Farms, 13799 Bethlehem Road, in Gravette.

Citizens of the greater Gravette area, and particularly representatives of Gravette area businesses, will be gathering for an evening of networking and socializing with coworkers and friends. Four awards will be presented, including one to the Chamber's "Citizen of the Year" and one to the "Business of the Year."

An exciting evening of activities has been planned for the event, including door prizes, a silent auction and a wine pull. The banquet meal, featuring an Italian menu, will be catered by Hardluck Cafe of Gravette, and desserts will be provided by Copelands. There will be a wine tasting, courtesy of Just a Taste from Missouri.

Amanda Gittlein, Chamber spokesperson, said response to the event has been outstanding. "We have exceeded my expectations and we are looking at close to 300 attendees," she said.

Community on 02/08/2017