LOUISIANA, Mo — More than 110 people attended the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet April 10 at The Gatherings at 601 event center. Pictured are State Rep. Chad Perkins, left, presenting a Missouri House resolution recognizing Don and Sherry McCarty as Louisiana Citizens of the Year. KJFM Radio was named Chamber Member of the Year and the Louisiana Community Betterment Award went to Russell “Sonny” Stephens. Guest speaker was Luke Reed, director of legislative affairs for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The evening included music from MizzOkie Entertainment of Louisiana and magic from Master Illusionist Keith Jozsef of St. Louis. The 2025 Chamber Board of Directors was sworn in. President is Layne Ebers; vice president, Brent Engel; treasurer, Diana Huckstep; secretary, Viki Cadwallader; and board members Tannis Sanders, Heather White, Dr. Tom Ward, Jeri Smith and Edna Dolbeare. Executive Director is Brook Patterson.
Away from the mic
KJFM Radio was named Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year during the group’s annual banquet April 10. Pictured, from left, are station personnel April Fronick, Tannis Sanders, Gordon Sanders and Brenden Ince. At right is State Rep. Chad Perkins, a broadcast veteran who still can be heard on KJFM. 
Thanks for all you do
Russell “Sonny” Stephens received the Louisiana Community Betterment Award for decades of service to his hometown. Presenting the award during the April 10 Chamber of Commerce Banquet was Community Betterment Chairperson Diana Huckstep.
Call if needed
Luke Reed, director of
legislative affairs for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was the featured speaker at the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet April 10. Reed discussed the group’s legislative priorities for 2025, including child care and Proposition A reform, and encouraged businesses to reach out to his organization for help with business advocacy.
No strings attached
Master Illusionist Keith Jozsef wowed the crowd at the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet April 10 with a variety of card tricks and optical magic. He’s pictured levitating a table with audience participant Hannah Williams.
