North Mason chamber honors members at annual gala

The North Mason Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best of business and people in 2021 at its annual gala Sept. 17 at Alderbrook Resort in Union.

Five awards were handed out at the gala, including citizen of the year going to Dr. Don LePere of Kiwanis Club of North Mason. LePere has been a member of North Mason Kiwanis Club since 1985 and has been the secretary for 34 years.

In the business of the year category, Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union won. The credit union offered PPP loans to communities, resulting in helping 135 businesses and 551 employees for a total of $5,868,965.

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