Awards, recognition at Chamber/Dev. annual mtg

Valley City (CSi) Awards and recognition were handed out at the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, and Barnes County Development Annual Banquet on Thursday at VCSU.

Ken Astrup received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of generosity receiviingthe Hi-Liner Award.

Deb Kohler and Deb Koepplin received Community Service Awards.

The community Image Enhancement awards went to S&S Auto Electric, Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill and the Valley City Barnes County Public Library.

Burger King of Valley City received the Business of the Year Award.

Tony Kobbervig named the new president of the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation.

Development Director, Jennifer Feist said growth in the community was robust Building permits in 2015, in Barnes County totaled $50 million.

Valley City reported $35.8 million in permits with permits in Barnes County at $14.6 million.

North Dakota Republican governor candidate Doug Burgum spoke, and talked about the Valley City’s growth potential.

Burgum is challenging Wayne Stenehjem the Republican endorsed candidate for governor in the June Primary Election.