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NEW ULM CHAMBER TOURISM PERSON OF THE YEAR – RICK KAMM

The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce handed out their Tourism of the Year award Thursday Person of the Year award Thursday afternoon.  A small group walked from the Chamber office to the B & L Bar to surprise Rick Kamm with the award.  Kamm was shocked but honored and has been an intregal part of the New Ulm tourism industry for many years.  He has had a hand in Spikin’ in the Street, Shop New Ulm events, car and bike nights, street dances and even helped promote the upside down Christmas tree.  Kamm says keeping the town alive and coming up with fresh ideas is what drives him and helping Schells to keep the town going.  Rick has been owner/operator of the B & L since 2001.  He will be honored at the Chamber annual meeting February 20 at Turner Hall.