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SUMMARY:118th Chamber Annual Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as we start a new year for the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce!  Enjoy a social hour\, wine wall\, silent auction\, dinner and program introducing our new Board of Directors\, Chair\, and members\, as well as volunteers throughout the year.\n\n\n\nGALA Keynote Speaker: John Kriesel.\n\n\n\nJohn Kriesel is a decorated Army veteran\, author\, and motivational speaker whose story of survival and resilience inspires audiences nationwide. After losing both legs and three close friends in an IED explosion in Iraq\, John's unwavering optimism and humor became his greatest strengths. A Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient\, he went on to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives and now works as a county veterans services director and radio personality on KFAN. His bestselling book\, Still Standing\, shares his journey of hope\, gratitude\, and the power of a positive attitude.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 16px\;">Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as we start a new year for the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce!&nbsp\; Enjoy a social hour\, wine wall\, silent auction\, dinner and program introducing our new Board of Directors\, Chair\, and members\, as well as volunteers throughout the year.<br />\n<br />\nGALA Keynote Speaker: John Kriesel.<br />\n<br />\nJohn&nbsp\;Kriesel</span><span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">&nbsp\;is a decorated Army veteran\, author\, and motivational speaker whose story of survival and resilience inspires audiences nationwide. After losing both legs and three close friends in an IED explosion in Iraq\, John&rsquo\;s unwavering optimism and humor became his greatest strengths. A Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient\, he went on to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives and now works as a county veterans services director and radio personality on KFAN. His bestselling book\,&nbsp\;</span><em data-end="686" data-start="670" style="font-family: arial\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Still Standing</em><span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 16px\; caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">\, shares his journey of hope\, gratitude\, and the power of a positive attitude.</span>
LOCATION:Sanford Center Ballroom 1111 Event Center Dr NE
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URL:http://bemidji.preview.gochambermaster.com/events/details/118th-chamber-annual-celebration-gala-41418
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