Ventria Bioscience was recognized on February 1 by the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce with The Eldon L. Hoyle Economic Development Award in acknowledgement of the company’s service, commitment, support and dedication to Junction City and Geary County. Mickey Dean, interim CEO and president of the Chamber, presented the award at the Chamber’s annual dinner to a team from Ventria including Vladimir Akoyev, Andrew Simon, Allen Friedrichs, Pat Smith, Cindy Smith, Katherine Deeter and Scott Deeter. We are happy to be a growing contributor to the Kansas economy and were very honored to receive this award. (Photo by Michael J. Sellman, The Daily Union)