KOUPAL WILL KEYNOTE INDUSTRIAL APPRECIATION DINNER

Carl Koupal, Missouri's director of economic development, will be the featured speaker at the Industrial Appreciation Dinner Oct. 3, sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to Koupal's presentation, the "Commitment to Excellence" award will be presented at the dinner honoring the 1991 industry of the year.

Koupal was appointed by Gov. John Ashcroft in January 1985 director of the Department of Economic Development, a cabinet-level position responsible for over 35 divisions, commissions and boards. He administers a $150 million budget and over 1,000.

And Koupal is responsible for one of the state's top priorities bringing jobs to Missouri.

Tickets for the dinner cost $20 each or tables of eight will be reserved with a company name for $160 per table.

For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 335-3312.