The 2019 Clinton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner took on a new format this year and Chamber officials believe it was a great success.

Executive Director Marian Brisard says instead of doing an auction and fundraiser, they decided to make the annual dinner a celebration with a nice meal and musical entertainment provided by the Clinton High School jazz band.

There was a brief awards ceremony as a part of the dinner and Brisard says they awarded a large business, medium business, small business and non-profit of the year.

Brisard complimented the Clinton High School jazz band for their performance and says it was a great display of the talented youth in the community.

(Images courtesy of EMC Photography)

Left to right: new Chamber Board President Byron Conner, outgoing President Ed Cicenas, Chamber Executive Director Marian Brisard

Left to right: Chamber Executive Director Marian Brisard, Justin Fentress Representing Clinton Rotary Club (Chamber's Non-Profit of the Year), Chamber Board President Byron Conner

Chamber Executive Director Marian Brisard with Byron Conner, representing Clintonia Eagle Theater (Chamber of Commerce small business of the year)

Left to right: Chamber Executive Director Marian Brisard, Brad Barton of ACE Hardware (Chamber of Commerce medium business of the year), Chamber Board President Byron Conner

Left to right: Chamber Executive Director Marian Brisard, Clinton Schools Superintendent Curt Nettles (CUSD 15 - Chamber large business of the year), Chamber Board President Byron Conner