This past Saturday was the annual Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Gala. The evening included raffles, updates on the past year and an outlook for the future, a lovely dinner, and local band Drive South provided the evening’s entertainment. 

The theme for the year is "It's Our Time," and that theme was tied in throughout the festivities. From a banner, to wallet card containing a brief summary of what the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism does, to the time piece themed prizes, to the beautifully decorated, and tasty, cakes atop each table.

The evening kicked off with a happy hour, followed by a nice dinner.Joe Cullinan, of Hy-Vee Food Store and 2016 Board Chairman, passed the gavel to 2017 Board Chairman Nate Chappuis of Chappuis Jewelry, and there were words from the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism leadership before the band began playing. Drive South did an excellent job of keeping the crowd entertained and had a steady flow of dancers. It was a fun evening out to celebrate local business!

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