MCED holds virtual celebration
The 2020 Community Service Award was presented to Fran and the late Gary Passmore in recognition of their contributions to Monona. Pictured (left to right) are MCED President Linda Knockel, MCED Executive Director Rogeta Halvorson, Fran Passmore holding a photo of her late husband Gary, MCED Director Jessica Wilke and MCED Director Linda Landt. (Submitted photos)
MCED Director Chanice Larson presented a 75-year anniversary plaque to Dan Havlicek, owner of Havlicek Trucking, Inc.
A 70th anniversary plaque was presented to Bruns and James Insurance. Pictured (left to right) are MCED Director Chanice Larson, Bruns and James Insurance Owner Kelly Bulman, MCED President Linda Knockel and MCED Directors Linda Landt and Isaac Brehmer.
Also celebrating its 70th anniversary is Veterans Memorial Hospital, in Waukon. MCED Executive Director Rogeta Halvorson (center) presented a plaque to VMH CEO Michael Coyle and VMH Director of Nursing Karen Mathis.
Vorwald Enterprises Inc., is marking its 40th year in business. MCED Director Isaac Brehmer recognized the accomplishment by presenting a plaque to co-owner Kay Vorwald. Dan "Bud" Vorwald was unavailable for the photo, as he was working at an out-of-state job site.
Owner Kay Vorwald accepted a 25-year plaque for Sincerely Yours - Interiors by Kay. The award was given by MCED Director Isaac Brehmer.
This year, in lieu of its “in-person” second annual dinner, Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. (MCED) hosted a “virtual” celebration and silent auction.
The event included recognition of several long-standing businesses. Havlicek Trucking, Inc. was awarded a plaque for its 75th anniversary, while Bruns and James Insurance and Veterans Memorial Hospital both received 70-year plaques. MCED also celebrated 40 years for Vorwald Enterprises, Inc., and 25 years for Sincerely Yours - Interiors by Kay.
The 2020 Community Service Award was presented to Fran and the late Gary Passmore in recognition of their contributions and faithful devotion to Monona. The couple has volunteered with the Butterfly Garden, community visioning, city, chamber, school, church and anywhere needed.
2019 was MCED’s first time hosting a silent auction, which was a success thanks to the many donors, bidders and buyers. MCED continued its annual silent auction fundraising on Facebook this year. The effort, which included 14 silent auction prize baskets that could be bid on, was put together by the MCED board and staff to raise extra revenue to operate MCED and increase its economic development marketing budget that helps grow Monona’s economy.
Learn more about the virtual celebration on the Monona Chamber and Economic Development, Inc. Facebook page.
