Annual Banquet

The Chamber Annual Banquet typically takes place in the month of September and celebrates the start of our new year. Chamber members can enjoy dinner, hear from a keynote speaker, and help in celebrating special recognition of fellow members. It is a great opportunity for us to look back at the past year and the impact that our network of local businesses has made in the Newton area.

One of the highlights of this event is the announcement of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. Click here to learn more about the Outstanding Citizen Award and it’s previous recipients.

2026 Annual Banquet

The 2026 Annual Banquet is scheduled for October 29th at the Meridian Event Center, starting with a 6:00 p.m. Social Hour. The banquet meal will begin at 7:00 pm and the program will conclude at 9:00 pm.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Gary Schoeniger, Founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative. An internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurial mindset education, Gary helps individuals, organizations, and communities rethink entrepreneurship as a way to increase engagement, innovation, and human potential.

Gary has delivered keynote presentations and training programs across the United States and in more than two dozen countries. He is also the host of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project podcast and co-author of the international bestseller Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur.

Registration for this event is now open! The cost to attend is $65 per person. Click the button below to register.

Registration Deadline is October 19th!

Annual Banquet Sponsorships

If you are interested in sponsoring the Chamber Annual Banquet, you can choose from the following options:

Platinum Sponsor – $1,500: 8 meal tickets, 16 drink coupons, 2 minute promotional video, company name/logo in banquet program and presentation, recognition in the Chamber newsletter, head table seating, first-in-line honors for food, and recognition on social media.
Gold Sponsor – $750: 6 meal tickets, 12 drink coupons, company name/logo in banquet program and presentation, recognition in Chamber newsletter, recognition on social media.
Silver Sponsor – $450: 4 meal tickets, 8 drink coupons, company name in banquet program and presentation, recognition in Chamber newsletter, recognition on social media.
Bronze Sponsor – $250: 2 meal tickets, 4 drink coupons, company name in banquet program and presentation, recognition in Chamber newsletter, recognition on social media.

Registration for attendees and sponsors is now open! Click the button below to register. Contact Pam Stevens at pam@newtonchamberks.org or (316) 283-2560 with questions.