June 2023 Chamber Connection

JUNE 2023 | BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN June has arrived, bringing with it the warmth of summer and a reminder of how swiftly time passes. In May, our chamber was filled with exhilarating events and celebrations. The Excellence Awards Luncheon stood out as a highlight, where we honored remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions.

We recognized this year’s ATHENA recipient, Dr. Martha Sales of Western Kentucky University, and this year’s Small Business Person of the Year, Sasa Mandrapa owner of The Bistro, Burger & Bowl, Novo Dolce, The Pub, Speeza and Toro. Brooke Schakat, of BAIRD - The Perry Richey Group an emerging talent, received the 2023 ATHENA Young Professional award. The Family Enrichment Center was acknowledged as Nonprofit of the Year, while the Martin Management Group was celebrated as the Minority and/or Woman-Owned Business of the Year. Read more about this on page 9.

Looking ahead, we have exciting events for our partner. The sold out Chamber Golf Classic at Bowling Green Country Club promises enjoyable networking. Registration is open for the Sports & Biz event in July, uniting sports and business professionals. Additionally, the Pearls of Wisdom Ladie's Luncheon in August will celebrate women's achievements and empowerment.

Let's continue building a strong chamber community. Your presence and engagement are crucial to our success. Wishing you a fantastic month ahead!

Todd Matthews 2023 Chairman

BOARD NOMINATIONS

NOW AVAILABLE

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors.

Per Article III, Section 2 of the by-laws of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., directors shall be selected for the general partnership of the Chamber.

Directors-at-large shall serve one year terms. Following the one-year term, all at-large directors shall be eligible for election to full three-year terms. All directors shall begin their terms of office on Janurary 1 of the year following the election in October.

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DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP NO ENROLLMENT FEE limited time offer, before studio opens, mid-June

PARTNER CELEBRATIONS

WARREN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT MAY 4 | GRAND OPENING

GREEN'S ROOFING

MAY 10 | 55TH ANNIVERSARY

KENTUCKY KIDS ON THE BLOCK MAY 15 | NEW EXPANSION

INDEPENDENCE BANK

MAY 5 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY

GOODALL HOMES / THE STANDARD AT BLUE LEVEL MAY 11 | GRAND OPENING

TVA

MAY 16 | 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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PARTNER CELEBRATIONS

PARTNER CELEBRATIONS

LUXE BOUTIQUE

MAY 17 | GRAND OPENING

H&B DIRTWORKS

MAY 24 | GRAND OPENING

DON'S HOUSE OF COMEDY MAY 23 | 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

ADECCO

MAY 31 | GRAND RE-OPENING

SLINGSHOT is a registered trademark of Polaris Industries Inc. Slingshot is a three-wheeled motorcycle. It is not an automobile. It does not have airbags and it does not meet automotive safety standards.

Three-wheel vehicles may handle differently than other vehicles, especially in wet conditions. Always wear a DOT-approved full-face helmet and fasten seatbelts. The Driver may need a valid motorcycle endorsement. Drive within the limits of the law and your own abilities. Read, understand and follow your owner’s manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

UPCOMING MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS

SPONSORED BY:

JUNE 27 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton 556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY

JULY 13 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM LOCATION: TEXAS ROADHOUSE 3353 Nell O' Bryan Court, Bowling Green, KY Let’s Do Lunch is an opportunity for Chamber partner representatives to network in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy lunch.

Attendees will order upon arrival.

SEATING IS LIMITED. SPONSORED BY:

VIEW ALL EVENTS HERE

save the date Sports & Biz Luncheon

July 18, 2023 11am-1:30pm Knicely Conference Center Join us for lunch as we hear from the Bowling Green Hot Rods and WKU sports influencers on how they are impacting the business community & economy and what the future looks like for these organizations!

CAREER SHADOWING Career Shadowing is a career connection experience in which students gain deeper knowledge through “a day in the life” of professionals within a business. 62 students from 5 High Schools were impacted by these events hosted by the following businesses:

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING

partners for providing C AREER SHADOWING

Pan Oston General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Stewart-Richey Construction M&L Electical THANK YOU TO THE PRESENTING SPONSORS

Interested in CAREER SHADOWING? Contact Olivia Howard olivia@bgchamber.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO

THE CLASS OF 2023!

2023 Class Co-Chair | Jessica Carver

2023 Class Officers Amy Hardin, Brooke Schakat, Lindsay Porter, Drew Cassady, Jessica Coomes

2023 Bart Hagerman Award Captain Jonathan Vickous

Thank you to the 2023 Annual Leadership Bowling Green Class Sponsors Presenting Sponsor: RENEW

by Optimum Rejuvenation 7 Habits Sponsor: Franklin Bank & Trust Breakfast Sponsors: Crowd South, SKY Property Management Cinch Bag Sponsor: Gerald Printing Retreat 2 Sponsors: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Gigi’s Cupcakes, SKY Property Management

Class Award for Most Volunteer Hours: Mark Edlebeck

If you would like to be one of the sponsors for the 2024 Leadership Bowling Green Class, please contact Sandra Baker by July 20.

Email: Sandra@bgchamber.com

MAY 9, 2023 | NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSUEM WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THIS EVENT? CLICK HERE! ATHENA YP Sponsored by Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM 2023 ATHENA YP WINNER BROOKE SCHAKAT OF BAIRD: THE PERRY RICHEY GROUP

2023 NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR, FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER

2023 ATHENA WINNER, DR. MARTHA SALES OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Thanks to our Sponsors

2023 MINORITY AND/OR WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR MARTIN MANAGEMENT GROUP

2023 SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR SASA MANDRAPA OF THE BISTRO, BURGER & BOWL, NOVO DOLCE, THE PUB

BY NOVO, SPEEZA AND TORO

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 AWARD NOMINEES ATHENA Nominees

Ashley Carter: English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley Lisa Martens: Nat’s Outdoor Sports Rhondell Miller: HOTEL INC. Abby Phillips: Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky Martha Sales: Western Kentucky University Lindsey Sanson: American Bank & Trust Kendra Sewell: Pan-Oston Christi Turner: Summit Title Company Melanie Watts: LifeSkills

ATHENA Young Professional Nominees

Lydia Gilliam: Houchens Insurance Group Maegan Hance: Triple Crown Auto Glass Jessica Heffinger: Glory Baby Ministry Elizabeth Newbould: United Way of Southern Kentucky Lisa Oliver: Abound Credit Union Brooke Schakat: Baird - The Perry Richey Group Magen Siegrist: Farmers Bank & Trust Katie Tabor: Foreman Watson Land Title Ashlee Wilson: Bowling Green Hot Rods

Minority and/or Woman Owned Business of the Year Allegiance Staffing Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave Café Kindness Jules With the Flowers Martin Management Group Mbellishevents Mick Murf Construction Nat’s Outdoor Sports Timesavers Caregiving and Concierge Triple Crown Auto Glass Wild Eggs

Nonprofit of the Year

Alzheimer’s Association Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center CASA of South Central Kentucky Family Enrichment Center Historic RailPark & Train Museum Hospice of Southern Kentucky HOTEL INC Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky Kentucky Apex Accelerator Kentucky Kids on the Block LifeWorks at WKU New Path Recovery Home Salvation Army United Way of Southern Kentucky

Small Business Person of the Year Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer & Dr. Andrew Burt, Bluegrass Oral Health Center Justin Gearlds, RENEW by Optimum Rejuvenation Jackie & Jeff Green, Jeff Green Home Improvements Susan Hoechner, Barbara Stewart Interiors Sasa Mandrapa, The Bistro, Burger & Bowl, Novo Dolce, The Pub by Novo, Speeza and Toro Ada Beth Oliver, Oliver Creative Spence Sheldon, Donato’s Pizza

SCK LAUNCH HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR JOB FAIR In partnership with the South Central Workforce Development Board, and Kentucky Career Center, the local high schools from Bowling Green Independent School District, Butler County Schools, Edmonson County Schools, Warren County Area Technology Center, and Warren County Public Schools participated in the SCK LAUNCH Job Fair which provides graduating high school seniors the opportunity to interview and network with employers from high-demand sectors in South Central Kentucky.

JOB FAIR RECAP INDUSTRY SECTORS OTHER

(Professional Services, Public Services, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics)

10%

CONSTRUCTION

19%

HEALTHCARE

11%

HOSPITALITY

MANUFACTURING

14%

46%

24

26

Companies Networking

Total Number of Students

381

Companies Interviewing

242

8

High Schools

Total Number of Interviews Scheduled

Participating Chamber Partners: We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the ongoing presenting sponsors English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP and Houchens Industries, Inc., along wiht our presenting sponsor for this year's Job Fair, Logan Aluminum, for their generous support. We are also grateful to the breakfast sponsor, Service One Credit Union, and the lunch sponsor, M&L Electrical, Inc., for their contributions. Additionally, we would like to extend our thanks to all the participating businesses that made this event possible. Special thanks to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC, Berry Global, BlueCotton, CGS Machine & Tool, Inc, City of Bowling Green, Country Oven Bakery, Graves Gilbert Clinic, Henkel, Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green, Houchens Food Group, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Bowling Green Metalforming, Med Center Health, Multi Color Corporation, The Murphy Construction Group, Pan-Oston, Performance FoodService, Precision Strip, Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC, Stewart-Richey Construction, Stupp Bridge Company, Three Springs Hospitality Management, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, and Tyson Foods.

Your support and involvement have made this event a great success, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership.

THANK YOU TO THE SCK LAUNCH PRESENTING SPONSORS

UPCOMING MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS BOWLING GREEN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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16 JUNE

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 813 College Street, Suite 401 Bowling Green, KY 42101

Habitat for Humanity RESTORE DAY Bowling Green Young Professionals is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help with various items needed at the ReStore location. YP volunteers will be helping with processing, pricing, moving out new donations to the sales floor and organizing current items on the floor.

Please register for this event through the Habitat for Humanity website.

13 JULY

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

TORO 1760 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101

YP After Hours Networking Event Come and network in a relaxed atmosphere with other with like-minded Young Professionals.

If you have any questions regarding a BGYP membership or any of the BGYP events, please email Kalyn Vick, kalyn@bgchamber.com.

20 JUNE

8:30 - 9:30 AM

CROWN Cork and Seal 1291 Prosperity Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103

BGYP PLANT TOUR AT CROWN Cork and Seal Join us for an inside look at the CROWN Cork and Seal facility. Be in the know of all the opportunities and services that facilities offer right here in our community. *Founded in 1892, employees 26,000 and 2021 net sales was $11.4 billion.

25 JULY

6:00 PM

BOWLING GREEN BALLPARK

300 8th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101

YP & AMBASSADOR MIXER AT ELPO SUITE Join us for a casual networking event with the Bowling Green Young Professionals Group and Chamber Ambassadors. This event is an opportunity for each of these groups to meet new and familiar faces and continue to build quality community connections.

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Welcome NEW

Prudent Wealth counsel for those dedicated to service

PARTNERS! A+ Properties, Inc. Real Estate-Commercial/ Industrial

Good News Magazine Bowling Green Advertising Publications

ADP Business Services

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Transportation

BlueOval SK Auto Parts/Supplies

JourneyPure Bowling Green Healthcare Services

Bowling Green VA Outpatient Clinic Healthcare Facilities Concept Solutions and Consulting LLC Information Technology Davis Insurance, Inc. Insurance FASTSIGNS of Bowling Green Signs & Displays Goff Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys

The Milliken Corporation LLC Construction Materials/ Products O-I Glass Manufacturers Ridgetop Windows Home/Commercial Improvements Room in the Inn Bowling Green Nonprofit Organizations

When your personal definition of success includes a dedication to making a difference – and your degree of wealth puts you in a favorable position to do so – you want a financial advisor who shares your service mindset and is also highly skilled in managing and preserving your wealth.Ken Haycraft has always strived to meet these criteria. He is a man who has made “Always in Service” his personal motto, and he is well-versed in addressing the financial complexities that often accompany substantial wealth. As a veteran whose family lineage of military service goes back generations, it’s easy to understand why his clients include fellow veterans and military officers. But they also include other serviceminded professionals like family wealth stewards, business and community leaders such as professors and doctors.

KEN HAYCRAFT, MBA, MS, CFP®, CWS® Vice President, Wealth Management

Milestone Partners 5 YEARS

All Things Construction, LLC Applied Marketing Lovers Lane Tree Farm, Inc. RJ Corman Railroad Company Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church Wehr Constructors, Inc.

Nashville Complex – The Gulch 1033 Demonbreun Street, Suite 500 // Nashville, TN 37203 M 480.225.8972 // D 615.645.6729 // F 615.645.6770 ken.haycraft@raymondjames.com // haycraftwealthmanagement.com Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. 23-BRNBZ-0007 TA 2/23

15 YEARS

Bowling Green Hot Rods

50 YEARS

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Capitol Window & Door Deemer Floral Company Reynolds Johnston Hinton, LLP

Tune in to hear your business’s name being promoted on these TV and radio stations:

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 BOWLING GREEN METALFORMING BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOYD CAT GRAVES GILBERT CLINIC US BANK US WAREHOUSING, INC.

INTERESTED IN JOINING PRESIDENT’S CLUB? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Thank you for Renewing Bowling Green Hot Rods

Home by Cardinal

Bowling Green KOA Holiday

HOTEL INC

Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green

Industrial Controls Automation

C & S Business Group

Isso Hindu Temple

Capitol Window & Door

Kyle A. Woosley State Farm Agency

Carpet Place of Bowling Green, Inc.

LifeWorks at WKU

Center for Accessible Living

Local Taco Bowling Green

CenterPointe Church

Loid Stables

CGS Machine & Tool, Inc.

Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

CMS Roofing & Restoration

Lovers Lane Tree Farm, Inc.

Community Farmers Market

Martin Autoplex

Connected Nation, Inc.

McWhorter Chiropractic, LLC

Days Inn & Suites

Nothing Bundt Cakes- Mt. Juliet, TN

Deemer Floral Company

Pan-Oston

Dotson Electric Company, Inc.

Prairie Farms Dairy

Dr. Jerry Wells

ProRehab Bowling Green

Dwight Embry's Garage, Inc.

Reynolds Johnston Hinton, LLP

Elder Advantage, LLC

Riley's Bakery

Electronic Payments Express

Sewell and Sewell Architects, PLLC

Ewing Ford Properties

Simon Dentistry

Final Finish

Southern Kentucky ReEntry Council

Flowers by Shirley, Inc.

Stanley Steemer

FocalPoint Business Coaching

Steel Mill and Co

Foundation Christian Academy

Summit Title Company, LLC

Fukuda USA, Inc.

The Community Foundation of South Central

Geoghegan Roofing & Supply, Inc.

Kentucky

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

The Foundry Christian Community Center

Hampton Inn

The Purple Door Boutique, LLC

Hill-Motley Lumber Company

Tile Trends, Inc.

Hines Pharmacy

Trees N Trends

*DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

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GROUP LEADER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

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