The 115th Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Business Meeting will be held Thursday at the DMACC Conference Center in Newton. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with the dinner and program to follow at 6 p.m.

“It’s going to be an inspiring evening and very informative evening as we launch into 2013,” Chamber director Darrell Sarmento said. “If you have never attended before, I can’t stress enough how important this night is for our Chamber and many organizations working towards a bright future for Newton.”

Program highlights will include the annual Chamber business meeting, as well as organizational and community updates. Newton educational and community awards also will be handed out during the event.