April 2022 Chamber Connection

chamber connection BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

April 2022

Letter from the Chairman Spring is finally here! I know we are all excited for the days to be getting longer and for the warm weather fun on the horizon.

Speaking of which, the Chamber has so many fun events coming up that you won’t want to miss. So be sure to peruse through the following pages so you don’t miss a thing!

This past month was an exciting one as the Chamber hosted the annual We3 Women’s Conference presented by Graves Gilbert Clinic.

Over 220 women attended the day-long conference at the National Corvette Museum and heard from amazing motivational speakers, shopped at vendor booths, networked with other professional women, and more.

This month, we will be announcing the 2022 ATHENA and Small Business Person of the Year award winners at the Excellence Awards News Conference on April 19 at 10:30 AM at the Chamber. We hope you will make plans to attend and help us honor these deserving recipients.

Activity has been ramping up on the Economic Development side of the house as well. Year to date, the Chamber has closed one economic development project in South Central Kentucky, totaling $15 million in capital investment. Site Selection Magazine has also ranked Bowling Green as Top Six Tier 2 Metro for nine consecutive years, placing second this year nationwide!

As always, we are so grateful for your partnership with the Chamber. We consistently strive to make Bowling Green the best it can be, and we couldn’t do that without the support of businesses like yours!

John Dix 2022 Chairman

BOWLING GREEN YVNG FOREVER ARTS & INTERNAL MEDICINE DANCE STUDIO

ASSOCIATES IN PEDIATRIC THERAPY

March 8th | ANNIVERSARY

March 11th | GRAND OPENING

March 15th | GRAND OPENING

RITA’S ITALIAN ICE & FROZEN CUSTARD

ONE ROOF EVENT SPACE

GOOD BOY DOG TRAINING

March 17th | GRAND OPENING

March 18th | GRAND OPENING

March 23rd | GRAND OPENING

THE READING COMPANY

BG LIMO COMPANY & TRANSPORT SERVICES

RICH POND DENTAL STUDIO

March 25th | ANNIVERSARY

March 29th | GRAND OPENING

March 31st | GRAND OPENING

PRESS RELEASES BOWLING GREEN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Bowling Green, KY., March 10, 2022 – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has been recognized once again as one of the nation’s top areas for attracting corporate facility investment. Bowling Green has been ranked second nationally for the number of projects won and third for projects per capita for communities with populations less than 200,000. This is the ninth consecutive year for Bowling Green to be ranked as a top tier-2 metropolitan area in the United States.

The ranking evaluates communities on their ability to attract investment based primarily on a 10-factor index using Site Selection publisher Conway Data, Inc’s database of new and expanded project announcements...

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President’s Club partners invest in and support South Central Kentucky’s economic development strategy. These financial resources are used to directly impact the growth of the economy.

Thank you for Renewing Blue Moon Port A Pot & Sanitation Houchens Industries, Inc. Regina Webb Salon & Spa Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Scott, Murphy & Daniel, LLC Stewart-Richey Construction, Inc. INTERESTED IN JOINING

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Milestone Partners 5 YEARS Anne Murray Communications Don Langley Rentals Elite Welding & Industrial Services, LLC Glory Baby Ministry Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions, Inc. Personnel Placements, LLC Sublime Media Group, LLC Weed Man Lawn Care

LET’S DO LUNCH- MISTER B’S

10 YEARS Wright Implement 1, LLC

15 YEARS US Warehousing, Inc.

20 YEARS

Charter Senior Living of BG Keller Williams First Choice Realty KIRIU USA Corporation Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar

MARCH COFFEE HOUR

25 YEARS

Creek Sod Farms, Inc. Diversified Electrical, Inc. Homeland, Inc. Tony Witty/Stifel

30 YEARS Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations

35 YEARS Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thank you for Renewing!

Aquamatics Irrigation & Landscaping B & M Industrial Supply Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave BG Dumpster, LLC BHF Express, Inc. Brett Hightower Burk Construction, LLC CASCO Products Corporation Castlen Steel, LLC Centers for Hope Chandler Memory Care & Assisted Living, LLC Christian Family Radio Clark Beverage Group, Inc. College Heights Herald Delta Faucet Company Enterprise Truck Rental Epsilon Electric, Inc. Fire Pit Spirits Fleenor Plumbing, LLC Fluor Fuqua Events & Rentals, LLC Gary Force Body Shop Gemini Homes, Inc. Green Mechanical Construction, Inc. Griff’s Deli Hardy & Son Funeral Home Hatbro LLC Heritage Creek Construction Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Hines Pharmacy Insights Training Group, LLC Interventional Pain Specialists of Bowling Green Joe W. Taylor, CPAs Judge Kelly Thompson Junior Achievement of South Central KY Kentucky Thermal Institute Kentucky Transpark Inter-Modal Transportation Authority

Kenworth of Bowling Green Kight Kitchen & Design Center La Petite Academy Labor Finders Lang Company Laurel Ridge Apartments Liberty Financial Liberty Imaging Lindsey Wilson College - Scottsville Campus Local Taco Bowling Green Matthew 25 AIDS Services Mid-TN Erosion & Sediment Control, Inc. Morris Accounting PSC dba Kim Morris, CPA Pappagallo Paramount Dental Precision Eye Care & Optical Premium Lawn Care Presbyterian Church Public Theatre of Kentucky Qdoba Mexican Eats RE/MAX Real Estate Executives Republic Services Ridley and Hull Wealth Management Group Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green SKY Property Management SKY Soccer Club Sleep Inn / Mainstay Suites SoKY Marketplace Southern KY Society for HR Management Spencer’s Coffee Stengel Hill Architecture The Bungalows at Bowling Green The Kentucky Grand Hotel & Spa Tony Rhoades State Farm Insurance Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc. US Lawn & Landscape, LLC Wholesale Electric Supply Company, Inc. William “Bill” Carter

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Have cause for celebration?

Schedule a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking! If you are interested in scheduling this partner-only benefit, please contact: Brittney Smith Partnership Services Coordinator brittney@bgchamber.com 270.901.4745

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS? Contact your Chamber partnership team today at partnership@bgchamber.com.

MARCH 22, 2022 | NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

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ENGAGE. EMPOWER. ENLIGHTEN.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by Graves-Gilbert Clinic, on March 22nd, at the National Corvette Museum. Over 220 businesswomen of all ages and professions gathered at this year’s event for a day of empowering and motivating speakers, shopping with local vendors and businesses, and networking. This year’s theme, Lipstick is Power, featured five different speakers.

The attendees enjoyed local businesses and vendors to shop from, a copy of Keynote Speaker, Sarah Nuse’s book, Destined for Greatness, goody bags and door prizes.

WE TO THE POWER OF THREE

This leadership conference was created to inspire and empower women in the SCK business community. Attendees leave feeling empowered to take control of their own personal and professional success, enlightened by the speakers and other attendees, and to be engaged in the Chamber, community, and the workplace.

Thank you to our speakers Cora Morris

3rd Grade Student, Plano Elementary

Marie Manirakiza

Sophomore, Warren Central High School

Dr. Martha Sales, Executive Director

WKU TRIO, and Intercultural Student Engagement Center

Scott Harvey

Speaking of Harvey, Former Law Enforcement Negotiator

Sarah Nuse

Owner of Tippi Toes Dance, Author, Podcaster

Thank you to our sponsors TITL E SPONSO R

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS NEWS CONFERENCE

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 10:30 AM | In Person and Facebook Live

Join us for the annual Excellence Awards News Conference where we’ll announce the 2022 Small Business Person of the Year and the 2022 ATHENA Recipient and gear up for May’s Excellence Awards Luncheon.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 11 AM | Knicely Conference Center

Join us for a luncheon as we announce the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional.

We’ll also hear from the 2022 ATHENA Award recipient and Small Business Person of the Year as the keynote speakers.

NETWORKING AND RECEPTION SPONSOR GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

ATHENA AND ATHENA YP SPONSOR

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SPONSOR

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

GOLF CLASSIC

June 20, 2022 | Indian Hills Country Club

Who’s ready for a day of sunshine and mulligans? Join us for a fun and exciting day on the golf course, sponsored by Graves-Gilbert Clinic. This event historically sells out quickly, so don’t wait! Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages (Flights will be teeing off in the AM and PM).

Team of 4 - $440 Individual - $110

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REGISTER TODAY! For sponsorship opportunities, contact: Lauren Turner Director of Programs & Events 270-901-4610 | lauren@bgchamber.com

Upcoming Monthly Networking Events APRIL 14TH | 8:30 - 9:30 AM BGYP COFFEE AND CONVOS Just Love Coffee Cafe 1640 Scottsville Road

APRIL 28TH | 4:30 - 6:30 PM BMW/Mercedes Benz of Bowling Green 325 Three Springs Road Sponsored by: BMW/Mercedes Benz of Bowling Green

MAY 3RD | 12 - 1 PM Panera Bread 1770 Campbell Lane Sponsored by: Graves Gilbert Clinic

MAY 5TH | 4:30 - 6:30 PM BGYP SPEED NETWORKING EVENT Mellow Mushroom 1035 Chestnut Street MAY 19TH | 11:30 AM - 1 PM BGYP LUNCH + LEARN Connect with Your Community Series Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital 1801 Ashley Circle

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MEDIA & ARTS DAY The Leadership Bowling Green Class of ‘21 visited WKU PBS, WBKO, Baker Arboretum/Downing Museum, The Capitol, and SKyPAC for Media & Arts Day. Representatives from each business facilitated learning through tours with the class as well as discussions on the inner workings of each organization THANK YOU TO THE DAY CHAIRS FOR VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME FOR THE LEADERSHIP BOWLING GREEN MEDIA & ARTS DAY: Janette Boehman, WBKO Brandy Zackery, ACES Rachel Kirby, CrowdSouth Barry Williams, Communications Systems

The SCK LAUNCH Student Ambassador teams from Bowling Green High School, Greenwood High School, South Warren High School, Warren Central High School, and Warren East High School had a great year!

Throughout the year, they learned leadership principles with Gary McGuey from FranklinCovey.

These student leaders were challenged to impact positive change in their high schools through activities and service projects.

WARREN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH WARREN HIGH SCHOOL

BOWLING GREEN HIGH SCHOOL

WARREN EAST HIGH SCHOOL

GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

*DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FOLLOW THE LEADER: LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE TEAM Tuesday, April 12, 2022

SEALING THE DEAL: MASTERING NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES Tuesday, April 26, 2022

In this session, you will focus on leadership style, directing employees and the basic expectations and the differences between the past and the new fundamentals in leadership.

Being a solid negotiator can help you make successful deals, build healthy relationships, solve problems, and minimize stress.

FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS

UNDERSTANDING GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Being able to effectively manage finances is a critical part of most jobs. This thorough course will help you understand and apply several of the core concepts of finance.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Tuesday, June 7, 2022

This course addresses practical conflict resolution techniques and strategies that leaders can effectively utilize to guide workgroups through constantly changing and challenging environments to achieve organizational priorities.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

In this course, you will explore why generations communicate the way they do and how to best get your message across to different age groups.

MICROSOFT TEAMS Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Help your business thrive by utilizing Microsoft Teams, to stay connected with customers and colleagues in an effective way. Microsoft Teams is a popular tool available via the Microsoft 365 platform.

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