NewsNovember 21, 2019

Area business figures were honored during a banquet hosted by the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr., left, smiles with his wife, Wendy, as he receives a standing ovation after being named the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award winner during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr., left, smiles with his wife, Wendy, as he receives a standing ovation after being named the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award winner during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Steve Dixon socializes during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Steve Dixon socializes during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Marissa Dirnberger, left, chats with Sharon Van De Ven during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Marissa Dirnberger, left, chats with Sharon Van De Ven during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs chats over dinner during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs chats over dinner during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A plaque recognizing Gary Rust Sr. for being named the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award winner is seen during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A plaque recognizing Gary Rust Sr. for being named the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award winner is seen during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Benton Hill Investment Co.'s Earl Norman, right, is congratulated by John Mehner after being awarded the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's Rush H. Limbaugh award Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Benton Hill Investment Co.'s Earl Norman, right, is congratulated by John Mehner after being awarded the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's Rush H. Limbaugh award Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr. smiles after being awarded the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr. smiles after being awarded the Drury Family Spirit of Entrepreneurship award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr. delivers remarks during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications Chairman of the Board Gary Rust Sr. delivers remarks during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Bruce Welker, center, smiles at the camera while socializing during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Bruce Welker, center, smiles at the camera while socializing during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees are seen during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees are seen during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Representatives from Procter & Gamble accept an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Representatives from Procter & Gamble accept an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Brandy McIntire accepts an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Brandy McIntire accepts an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Gregory Vaughn accepts an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Gregory Vaughn accepts an award during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured are state representative Kathy Swan, far left, and the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Mehner, far right.
Attendees listen to Gary Rust Sr.'s acceptance speech during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees listen to Gary Rust Sr.'s acceptance speech during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Johnson, center, shares a laugh with Phil Cantoni, left, and Judy Cantoni during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Johnson, center, shares a laugh with Phil Cantoni, left, and Judy Cantoni during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees laugh during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees laugh during a Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
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Area business figures were honored during a banquet hosted by the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

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