More than 200 invitations were sent to companies to attend the Junction City / Geary County reception at the AUSA convention in Washington D. C. Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce President Mickey Fornaro-Dean estimated nearly 100 more were given to companies on the convention floor the day of the reception.

Fornaro-Dean told a Chamber audience that there was good attendance at the reception. “Very much interested companies that we’ll continue to build relationships with. And this was our second year of that reception so we’re hoping that each year it will continue to grow.” The goal was to attract business interest in Junction City and Geary County.

One of the new companies already recruited earlier to Junction City was Camso Manufacturing USA, Ltd., a manufacturer of agricultural track equipment. Fornaro-Dean said Camso is a supporter of the military. “Because, like over 40% of their employees are retired military. They are a global company with headquarters in Quebec, Canada.