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Tickets on Sale for McKenzie Chamber Banquet

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The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its annual banquet Tuesday, June 20 at The Venue at Waddell Place. The 6 p.m. event includes keynote speaker Kyle Spurgeon.

Spurgeon is President and CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Jackson, Tenn. Before joining the Chamber, Spurgeon was vice president of corporate relations for Jackson Energy Authority. He has also served as marketing director for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. He holds a B.S. in public relations/marketing from Murray State University. Spurgeon has been the recipient of several awards and accolades for community service. Spurgeon was instrumental in securing Ford Automotive and the BlueOval Project to the Memphis Regional Megasite.

Following the meal and address, the board of directors will present awards to the best business, best non-profit organization, business person of the year along with other special recognitions. The event will be catered by Simply Southern of Gleason. Tickets are $40 for Chamber Members, $60 for Non-Members, or $250 for a Table (8 Seats). To purchase tickets or for more information contact Monica Heath at 731-352-2004.