The Pella Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting that was postponed from last week was held Thursday morning.

Chamber staff presented information on their plans for 2013. They said that business growth over the last year has been very good, and they also spoke to members about new businesses planning on coming to the area. Chamber President Trevor Castle presented the Excellence Award winners at the meeting as well.

This year’s recipients were: Pella Regional Health Center; Dr. David Barnes, DDS; Lois Vermeer; and Deb & Takis Apostolopoulos.