The Smithville-DeKalb Co. Chamber of Commerce wants to thank all the businesses and churches that used their message signs to welcome Jamboree visitors. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams says, “The Jamboree visitors make such a huge, positive impact on our local economy. It’s extremely important to make sure that our guests know how appreciated and important they are.” The Chamber appreciates the local participation in ensuring our tourists feel welcome.
The 2012 Project Welcome Mat winners are as follows: “People’s Choice” – DeKalb Community Bank; “Most Original” – Bumpers Drive-In; and “Best Worded” on 2 Signs – Liberty State Bank.
DeKalb Community Bank – Winner of “People’s Choice Award” Sign (1 pic)
The Chamber of Commerce presented the Project Welcome Mat’s “People’s Choice” award to DeKalb Community Bank for their creatively written message by DCB Employee, June Keith, that will most certainly bring a smile to our Jamboree visitors.
Pictured from left:
Chamber Director Suzanne Williams, DCB Employees Jennifer Dunn, Dava Pedigo, Pam Bauman, June Keith, & Chad Colwell
Liberty State Bank – Winner of “Best Worded” Signs (2 pics)
Liberty State Bank received the Chamber’s “Best Worded” award for participating in the Jamboree Project Welcome Mat contest and providing messages on both sides of their sign. These imaginative messages were written by LSB Employee Nell Raymond and deliver friendly messages for our tourists whether they are driving north or south.
LSB Picture – Sign 1
Pictured from left:
Chamber Director Suzanne Williams, Liberty State Bank Vice-President Ronnie Goodwin, LSB Employees Nell Raymond, Lisa Garrison, Annette Jackoby, Amanda Green, Trina Graham, Rhonda Caplinger, & Gail Bailiff
LSB Picture – Sign 2
Pictured from left:
LSB Employees Gail Bailiff, Rhonda Caplinger, Trina Graham, Amanda Green, Annette Jackoby, Lisa Garrison, Nell Raymond, Liberty State Bank Vice-President Ronnie Goodwin, & Chamber Director Suzanne Williams.
Bumpers Drive-In – Winner of “Most Original” Sign (1 pic)
The Chamber of Commerce presented the Jamboree Project Welcome Mat award for “Most Original” to Bumpers Drive-In. The winning message promising fun for the whole family was written by Bumpers Drive-In Manager Rose Brown.
Pictured from left:
Bumpers Drive-In Manager Rose Brown, Marketing Director Carol South, Employee Leslie Hale, & Chamber Director Suzanne Williams.
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