The Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce recognized community leaders, volunteers and new members with 14 awards during its annual recognition dinner Thursday night at the Sedalia Country Club.
Chamber president Doug Benitz told a packed dining room that the 300-member business group continues to strive to “stay relevant” to the city and county-at-large.
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