Drew’s officials to talk at First Thursday Rotary

Drew’s All Natural, a food manufacturing business in Chester, will be featured at First Thursday Rotary at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common in Chester.

General manager Dave Hambright and COO John Cummings will discuss the manufacturing business of Drew’s, its relationship with the parent company and its importance as an economic driver in Chester. The event is free and open to the public.

Founded in 1995, Drew’s All Natural was moved to Chester by its founder, Chef Drew Starkweather in 2007.  Its mission is to bring high quality organic and all-natural foods of Vermont to the family table. It produces salsa, marinades and salad dressings for markets all over the United States.  A major employer in Chester, Drew’s All Natural is owned by Gertrude Hawk Chocolate of Pennsylvania.

First Thursday Rotary is a monthly meeting of Chester Rotary Club that presents programs of interest to the town and public.