The annual Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce's deadline to purchase tickets has passed, however, if you did not get the opportunity to purchase one, the Chamber has extended their deadline.

The deadline to purchase tickets to the Chamber's annual dinner was the middle of last week, however, because there are still tickets left, Chamber administrators have decided to extend their deadline. Marian Brisard, Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber says the annual dinner marks the recognition of their outgoing Board Members, and welcoming in the new members.

[audio:11413chamberdinner1.mp3] [/audio]

Brisard says the awards they will be handing out for the second consecutive year now were awards that were given out before but they have been brought back. On top of the Small Business, Large Business and Clintonian of the Year awards, this year, they have added the Non-Profit of the Year.

[audio:11413chamberdinner2.mp3] [/audio]

This year's Annual Chamber Dinner is this Saturday, January 19 at the Clinton Country Club on US Route 51. Drinks being served at 5 pm to kick off the night, and the annual Chamber Meeting and the awards ceremony at 6 with dinner to follow. The deadline to get tickets was last week, but as mentioned, those who may have missed the opportunity to get theirs can still do so. Tickets are $35 per person, $60 for a couple, and $240 for a table of eight.

This year's event will also several items up for silent auction. There will also be a live auction which will feature two mini barn quilts again this year.

For more information or to get your tickets for this year's event, you can contact the Chamber at 935-3364.