Casablanca received numerous Oscars for performances and its record breaking attendance. What an incredible night. I am still overwhelmed with the generosity which happened Saturday evening at the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.

Since 2000, the Investors Guild Companies have made a major investment in the Shawnee Chamber and continue to provide the financial support for small business programming by our professional staff.

Here are some highlights of several recent business development projects -- including plans for new construction in the North Shawnee Business Park.

Join us Wednesday, February 13th, for the annual State of the City Address by Mayor Jeff Meyers entitled "Don't Give UP!" It will be held at Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive - 11:30 Networking - Noon Luncheon. Call 913-631- 6545 to RSVP.

Thank you to the sponsors and Annual Dinner Committee for a successful Annual Dinner. Without your help, the event wouldn't have been the same.

Representatives for the 2007 Citizen of the Year award honoree, Ron Deffenbaugh of Deffenbaugh Industries, announced Deffenbaugh's intention to donate $500,000 to the City's renovation of Shawnee Town.