Annual banquet held in New Madrid

Bidders look over items at the Silent Auction which was part of the events at the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)

NEW MADRID - The 2013 theme of the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce annual banquet - Together We're Going Places! - couldn't sum up better the future of the community, according to the guest speaker.

Chad Eggen, assistant city manager for New Madrid, spoke to local business owners, leaders and others about improvements and activities ahead for the community.

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