The chamber will present its annual awards, highlighted by the First Citizen of the Year honor given to the individual who has contributed the most to the development of Jackson County. Company growth awards for large, medium and small business also will be handed out as will the retailer of the year, member of the year and new member of the year honors. A special award for outstanding corporate citizen also will be awarded this year. The honor will go to a company that has made significant contributions of time and money to the community in the past year.
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