Newport Chamber Banquet is Feb. 28

The 77th Annual Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Newport Country Club. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. at which time a short auction will be held as a 2013 Chamber fundraiser. Annual awards will be given following dinner including the small business, large business and citizen of the year.