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Woman & Man of the Year, Chris Alexander & Rickey Rector



Town Talk

Congratulations to all of the Chamber of Commerce winners, and a big thank you to participants and sponsors for another successful banquet. The Friona Star is happy to bring you a special section of the newspaper this week featuring all the highlights and happenings of the Chamber banquet, and we hope you enjoy reading about the honorees of our beloved community. (more...)

Alexander, Rector named Woman & Man of the Year

The 62nd Annual Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Friona Community Center. The Banquet began with a welcome by Chamber President Kathy Rector, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Girl Scout Troop 5171, and the Invocation given by Jeff Procter. The meal was steak with all the trimmings. Cargill donated the steaks, Xcel Energy did the cooking, and the Girls Scouts, 4-H kids, and TYA kids did the serving to around 270 attendees. After the meal, the Chamber Board of Directors was introduced as well as other special guests. (more...)

Mayor Proclaims March as Friona Business Month

The month of March has historically been a month in which we recognize the efforts of our local residents and businesses via our Chamber of Commerce banquet. Running your own business can mean a lot of time on your own, doing your own work, and building your company brick by brick. The City wants to recognize the efforts of our local businesses and show our support for you as you help strengthen our community. (more...)