Legacy Award: Kessel’s Conoco
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2025 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Steve Kessel is the third generation of Kessels to own and operate Kessel’s Conoco Station on the corner of West Burlington and South Fourth. The business has been owned by the same family since 1946 when it was founded by Steve’s father George and grandfather Clarence.
Parker said that competition among gas stations was especially fierce in those few decades after the war, and noted that Fairfield boasted 24 gas stations in the 1960s.
“In order to set itself apart, Kessel’s Conoco sold four levels of gasoline,” Parker said. “Then there were the gas wars, where stations would try to vie for customers by lowering their prices, but George had to check with Conoco headquarters first.”
Parker said the cheapest gas during the height of these gas wars was just under 20 cents per gallon. Kessel’s Conoco also offered other promotions like for its 25th anniversary in 1971 when any customer who bought 10 gallons of gas received a free pound of bacon from the grocery store Handy Pantry.
The Annual Awards Banquet is the premier annual celebration event for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, our Chamber Members and the Fairfield community. Our 2024 Annual Awards Banquet Presenting Sponsor is MidWestOne Bank. The 2024 Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center.
Every award the Chamber gives recognizes outstanding investment and innovation achieved by Fairfield business and community institutions. Honored achievements include capital improvements, community investment, innovation, and lifelong accomplishment, and more! The Annual Awards Banquet evening culminates with the announcement of the Citizen of the Year Award. These honorees are selected by previous winners and are recognized for their outstanding volunteer service which significantly contributed to the betterment of community life in Fairfield. The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet celebrates progress in our community.
Fairfield chamber to hold annual awards banquet April 24
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Ladies and gentlemen, grab your biggest hats and sharpest bow ties because it’s time to celebrate in true Kentucky Derby fashion! The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commcerce Annual Awards Banquet is racing your way on Thursday, April 24, and you won’t want to miss this thrilling evening of food, fun, and fantastic surprises.
MidWestOne Bank, our presenting sponsor, invites you to the night that will be filled with derby-inspired décor, a delicious dinner, and, of course, the much-anticipated announcement of our award winners! The results are in, but our honorees have no idea—they’ll be finding out this coming week! Will your favorite contender take home the trophy? There’s only one way to find out!
So, dust off your fascinators and fedoras, break out your boldest bow ties, and come dressed to impress for an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition.
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