Staff report

SALISBURY — The RSVP deadline for the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s 92nd annual gala is Friday.

The gala will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at West End Plaza, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd.

The chamber will celebrate Rowan County’s entrepreneurial spirit alongside community partners Rowan Economic Development Commission and Rowan County Tourism Authority.

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is the title sponsor.

During the gala, the gavel will pass from 2017 Chairman Tim Norris of Healthcare Management Consultants to 2018 Chairwoman Janet Spriggs of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Kent Bernhardt will be master of ceremonies and provide entertainment.

Awards to be presented include the Paul E. Fisher Chamber Volunteer of the Year; Chamber Champion Small Business of the Year; Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award; and, new this year, the Tourism Customer Service awards and remarks from Rowan EDC.

There will be a reception and a catered sit-down meal. Dress is business professional or semi-formal.

Corporate sponsorship tables are $1,000 with eight premium seats. Individual tickets are available for chamber members at $45 per person or $80 for two tickets. Seats will be first-come, first-served.

Nonmembers are welcome to attend. The price for them is $80 per person.

For more information, call the chamber at 704-633-4221, email info@rowanchamber.com or visit www.rowanchamber.com.