La Grange Chamber Banquet 2023

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Guest speakers at Friday’s banquet were new Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller (left) and CEO of the Rural Capital Workforce Development Board Paul Fletcher (right). Mueller called 2023 “a game-changing year for us” and challenged chamber members to set new goals and accomplish new visions in Fayette County. “Texas is booming. People are running from all parts of the globe to get here ... We live in the best county in the best state in the best nation in the world.” Fletcher’s data reinforced that. He said that unemployment is so low in Fayette County that recruiting and retention initiatives for local businesses are one of the things he’s focused on locally. Center, the speakers are given a gift by chamber Vice Chair Roxanne Cotter, left and Chamber Chair Deokie Ramjohn, second from left. Photos by Jeff Wick Missy Rusek, left, of Texas One Stop, accepting the award for Business Achievement from Tony Brock. Teresa Stanley-Brown, right, accepting her award as Most Valued Citizen from Ellie Thonas. Sherry Pfluger of Round Top State Bank, right, accepting her Hall of Fame award from Roxanne Cotter. Dustin Drab of Fayette Savings Bank, left, accepting his Rising Star award from Michelle Gulash. David Ramjohn, CEO of Algeternal Technologies was Friday’s Master of Ceremonies. The wine-pull winners at Friday’s banquet. The door prize winners are Friday’s banquet. John Tohill of Jay Dee’z Sports Grill, right, was the winner of the gun raffle, presented by Damon Cotter, left, and Tony Brock, center. Sherry Pfluger of Round Top State Bank, left, accepting her Distinguished Service to the Board award from Chamber Chair Deokie Ramjohn