May 2023 Chamber Connection

MAY 2023 | BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

chamberconnection JUNE COFFEE HOUR

Friday, June 2, 2023 7:00 - 8:30AM Location: La Gala Speaker: Amy Milliken, Warren County Attorney

Proud Sponsor TAZ TRUCKING From One Truck to Over 120: Taz Trucking's Journey to Success

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From One Truck to Over 120: Taz Trucking's Journey to Success and Community Involvement Taz Trucking was founded in 2004 by Tahir and Amira Zukic. It is their passion to provide clients with the best service possible when it comes to their trucking and transportation needs.

Taz Trucking is fully equipped and capable of transporting dry and non-hazardous goods throughout the continental 48 United States. It is their goal to provide the very best service to all their customers.

When Tahir and his family moved to America in the year 2000, he purchased one truck that he drove himself. Fast forward to 2023, Taz Trucking has experienced extraordinary growth with over 120 trucks that travel across the country every day. General Manager, Erdin Zukic, expresses his thanks to the community, “We would not be where we are today without the support of our amazing community and the people that live here.”

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Tahir and Amira take great pride in being part of the Bowling Green community and are amazed by the continued growth and development happening here. They support several local nonprofit organizations including Operation Pride, Bosnian Islamic Center of Bowling Green, Bosnian American Association, Toys for Tots, Kelly Autism Program, Junior Achievement, and ARTS of Southern Kentucky. Taz Trucking has been a partner of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce for many years now, and Tahir was named Small Business Person of the Year in 2021.

We are greatly appreciative of the support the Bowling Green Chamber shows to Taz Trucking.

We look forward to hosting Coffee Hour on June 2nd at La Gala and are excited to welcome Amy Milliken as the featured speaker!

Tahir’s success has enabled him to support several local projects. One project includes promoting Bowling Green with rolling billboards on his Taz Trucking trucks. Hundreds of tractor-trailers promoted Bowling Green with signs reading “Bowling Green, Kentucky – Voted Best Place to Live by Time Magazine.”

Tahir says, “For my success, I think I need to give back to Bowling Green. Johnny Webb, former Mayor of Bowling Green, came up with the idea that we could put signs on the back of the trucks to promote Bowling Green throughout the United States. I like to show the United States how nice of a place Bowling Green is.”

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June Coffee Hour ABOUT THE SPEAKER Amy Milliken Warren County Attorney

Amy Hale Milliken serves as the Warren County Attorney. She began her prosecutorial career immediately upon being admitted to the Bar in 1996 as an Assistant County Attorney.

Ms Milliken was the first female to be elected as Warren County Attorney in Warren County, Kentucky history. She has held the office since 2004.

Milliken serves as counsel for the Fiscal Court, and as needed, she institutes, defends, and conducts all County civil actions before all state courts. In 2014 Ms. Milliken was sworn in to present cases before the United States Supreme Court. She also serves as the County’s Chief Prosecutor, overseeing prosecution of violators of criminal law within the jurisdiction of the District Court.

Milliken has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named as the Athena Award winner in 2008 by the Bowling Green-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, recognized for her distinguished service in child support collection by the Commonwealth in 2012.

She has been on and continues to sit on numerous community boards, including the Board of Directors at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Arts of Southern Kentucky, German American Bank Advisory Board and serves as President of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Board of Directors.

Personally, Amy is a life-long Warren County resident. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University (1993) and Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where she received her Juris Doctorate in December of 1995.

Amy has three daughters, Abby, a WKU Masters Graduate, Chloe, a Senior at WKU & Ruth E., an 9th grader at Bowling Green High School.

JUNE COFFEE HOUR

Friday, June 2nd | 7:00 - 8:30AM Location: La Gala Speaker: Amy Milliken

Proud Sponsor TAZ Trucking

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN It's incredible how quickly April flew by! We're now amid a busy season filled with events and networking opportunities.

We announced this month that the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce had been nationally recognized for its exceptional economic development efforts. The Chamber has been awarded its third consecutive Mac Conway Award, a prestigious honor only 20 out of thousands of economic development organizations in the United States received. I'm proud of the Chamber team's hard work and dedication to promoting economic growth in our region.

Looking ahead to May, we have a lot on our plate. On Tuesday, May 9, we'll host the 2023 Excellence Awards Luncheon at the National Corvette Museum, where we'll announce the 2023 Young ATHENA recipient and our Administrative Professional of the Year. We're thrilled to have Dr. Martha Sales of Western Kentucky University, the 2023 Athena Award winner, and Sasa Mandrapa of Burger & Bowl, the 2023 Small Business Person of the Year as keynote speakers.

With summer just approaching, it's time to gear up for our annual Golf Classic. We're excited to announce that sponsorship spots are filling up fast, so take advantage of this awesome opportunity. Let us help you promote your business while enjoying a fun day out on the green.

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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PARTNER CELEBRATIONS

ELPO LAW

APRIL 12 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY

REALTOR ASSOC. OF SOKY

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

APRIL 13 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY

O-I GLASS, INC

APRIL 14 | HOPE FOR HUNGER KICKOFF

APRIL 14 | GROUNDBREAKING

GROOVY GUS MINI DONUTS

GROW BLOOMS & GARDENS

APRIL 17 | GRAND OPENING

APRIL 21 | NEW OWNER + EXPANSION

D-BAT BOWLING GREEN

POTTER CHILDREN'S HOME

APRIL 27 | GRAND OPENING

APRIL 28 | GROUNDBREAKING

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PARTNER CELEBRATIONS

PRESS RELEASES

MyXR, Inc. Brings Global Engagement to Its New Regional HQ in Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY., April 11, 2023 – MyXR,

Inc. is excited to announce its upcoming move to Bowling Green, KY, as part of the region’s emerging technology and storytelling scene.

The company, specializing in augmented reality and engagement platforms for business, education, non-profit, and sports/ entertainment/media customers, will initially occupy a 1,200-square-foot space at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus HQ, projecting to create over 60 new jobs in the region.

MyXR, Inc. will join a growing community of companies in the emerging tech and storytelling sector via —a proactive economic development initiative supported by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and the WKU Innovation Campus

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

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is recognized as a top 20 economic development organization in the United States.

BOWLING GREEN, KY., May 1, 2023 – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

has been named one of the top 20 economic development organizations in the United States for the 3rd consecutive year. The Chamber has received the prestigious Mac Conway Award from Site Selection Magazine, recognizing its exceptional performance in 2022. This accolade places Bowling Green above some of the country’s largest metropolitan areas, reflecting the pro-business environment of the community.

In 2022, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce closed eleven economic development projects in South Central Kentucky, totaling $2.33B in capital investment to create over 2,700 new jobs in the region, bringing the total announcements since 2011 to nearly $6.5 billion and over 11,000 jobs.

The Mac Conway Award is a remarkable distinction. Ron Bunch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said, "We are honored to be recognized by Site Selection Magazine for the 3rd year running.

"It is a privilege to collaborate with our wider economic development team partners to support Bowling Green and Warren County

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.

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.

165 students from 5 high schools were impacted by 9 events.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING

partners for providing C AREER SHADOWING

CoreTech, LLC Stupp Bridge Company Bowling Green Police Department Talley Family Counceling Center Graves Gilbert Clinic The Murphy Construction Group Family Enrichment Center

THANK YOU TO THE PRESENTING SPONSORS

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

PATHWAY TO ENGINEERING DAY

ENGINEERING DAY Representatives from each entity facilitated learning through tours with the class as well as discussions on intentionally serving those in the local area.

For students interested in engineering, the Pathway to Engineering event provided handson, engaging experiences to learn more about the many types of engineering and careers.

Seventy juniors and seniors from Bowling Green, Warren County and Butler County high schools attended this unique event on Friday, March 31st at Western Kentucky University.

Participating Chamber Partners: Arnold Consulting Engineering Services, Berry Global, Element Materials Technology, General Motors, Logan Aluminum, Western Kentucky University

THANK YOU TO THE PRESENTING SPONSORS

UPCOMING MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS

SPONSORED BY:

MAY 11 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM LOCATION: FirstBank 5290 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY

JUNE 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 AM LOCATION: La Gala, 601 State Street, Bowling Green SPEAKER: Amy Milliken, Warren County Attorney

SPONSORED BY:

JUNE 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM LOCATION: MISSION BBQ 2625 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY

SPONSORED BY:

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.

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

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Congratulations to our 2023 ATHENA and Small Business Person of the Year Winners

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2023 ATHENA Winner

Small Business Person of the Year

Western Kentucky University

The Bistro, Burger & Bowl, Novo Dolce, Pub by Novo, Speeza, and Toro Restaurants

Dr. Martha Sales

Sasa Mandrapa

You can hear from this year’s winners as our at the May 9th Excellence Awards Luncheon held at the National Corvette Museum. During the luncheon we will also award this year’s ATHENA Young Professional and our new awards: Nonprofit of the Year, and Minority and/or Woman Owned Business of the Year Award.

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save the date Sports & Biz Luncheon

July 18, 2023 11am-1pm 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!

Pearls of Wisdom

August 9, 2023 | 11:30AM Learn from these successful businesswomen as they share their experiences and advice on how to excel in your career at this luncheon series tailored for professional women in South Central Kentucky.

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SPONSORS

Who's ready for a day of Sunshine and Mulligans! Join us for a fun and exciting day at this year’s SOLD OUT Golf Classic, sponsored

by TAZ Trucking. Promote your business to 176 golfers!

Available sponsorships: • Air Cannon • Display Sponsor • Drink Station • Tee Sponsor

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For more information contact.

Lauren Turner Director of Programs & Events 270-901-4610 lauren@bgchamber.com

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UPCOMING MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS

12 MAY

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Stay up to date on current and passed legislation bills that affect you!

Speaker: John Cox, Director of Public Affairs at the Kentucky Chamber

25 MAY

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Regis Oconnor Boulevard Bowling Green, KY

Habitat for Humanity BUILD SITE DAY Bowling Green Young Professionals is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help build local homes for people in need in our community.

Please register for this event through the Habitat for Humanity website, HERE **Max of 10 volunteers on site

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.

20 JUNE

8:30 - 9:30 AM

CROWN Cork and Seal 1291 Prosperity Lane

BGYP PLANT TOUR AT CROWN Cork & Seal Co. 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.

Please register for this event through the Habitat for Humanity website, HERE

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

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

LOCAL GOVERNMENT & AGENCY DAY The Leadership Bowling Green Class of '23 visited the Bowling Green Fire Department training facility, heard from local and state legislators, visited Michael O. Buchanon Park where they heard from Brent Childers with neighborhood and community services (City of Bowling Green, KY) and Chris Kummer (Warren County Parks and Recreation Department), they then traveled to Fiscal Court where they heard from Judge Executive Doug Gorman (Warren County Representatives from each entity facilitated learning through tours with the class as well as discussions on KY Government ) & Mayor Todd Alcott intentionally serving those in the local area.

(City of Bowling Green, KY) for Local Government & Agency Day.

Thank you for supporting Leadership Bowling Green Lunch provided by: Rafferty’s Snacks & Drinks provided by: Arnold Consulting Engineering Services Bus Accommodations Sponsored by: WKU Thanks to Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Day Chairs for Planning Local Gov & Agency Day: Jennifer Smith (WKU) Brandy Zackery (ACES) Matt Smith (BGMU) Leah Morrison (ELPO Law) Ron Cummings (Magistrate) Michele Humphrey (American Bank & Trust) Interested in LEADERSHIP BG? Contact Sandra Baker sandra@bgchamber.com

LEADERSHIP BOWLING GREEN CLASS OF 2023 COMMUNITY SERVICE Founded in 1985 by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Bowling Green program immerses participants in exploring the community, connecting with others, and inspiring them to be champions for Bowling Green. The Leadership Bowling Green community service opportunities brings class members together to roll up their sleeves and work together to help local nonprofits. This year the 2023 class members participated in a variety of service projects throughout the community with a common goal: Make a measurable difference for the community nonprofit and the individuals they serve.

Total of 250 Service Hours Nonprofits served: Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green Kentucky Kids on the Block CASA The Hive WKU’s Lifeworks

Welcome NEW PARTNERS!

Milestone Partners 5 YEARS

AMVETS Post 130

Mark Williams

BG Tire

Murphy Business SalesSouthCentral KY

Nonprofit Organizations Tires

BHG Realty

Real Estate-Residential

The Bistro

Restaurants

Courtyard Marriott Bowling Green Lodging/Hotels

Crocker Law Firm Attorneys

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lodging/Hotels

Executive Fitness Club Fitness Centers

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lodging/Hotels

The Harvest Bakery

Nonprofit Organizations

HealthWorks MuuvWell Health & Wellness

Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green Lodging/Hotels

The Hub

Apartments

J & J Electric, LLC

Contractor-Electrical

JPS 2004 LP Business Services

Real Estate-Development

Business Services

Novo Dolce Gastro Pub

10

Waxing the City

YEARS

Bowling Green Tent Rental CenterPointe Church

Restaurants

15

Pub by Novo

YEARS

Sayfe Epoxy

American Howa Kentucky, Inc. BMW of Bowling Green Evergreen Life Services

Restaurants

Home/Commercial Improvements

Speeza

Restaurants

Toro

Restaurants

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lodging/Hotels

20 YEARS

Chaney's Dairy Barn Industrial Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Tru by Hilton Bowling Green Lodging/Hotels

25

Yonts + Co

YEARS

Advertising Agencies

Better Business Bureau

45 YEARS

REALTOR Association of Southern Kentucky, Inc.

50 YEARS

BG-WC Jaycees

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.

Welcome New President's Club Partners GENERAL MOTORS BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY PLANT WNKY NEWS 40 ELPO LAW - NEW PLATINUM MEMBER

Thank You for Renewing AMERICAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY, INC. ATMOS ENERGY CHARLES M. MOORE INSURANCE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PBC FORVIS, LLP REALTOR ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY, INC. WARREN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION WENDY'S OF BOWLING GREEN, INC.

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

Thank you for Renewing AA Rid-All Termite & Pest Control

Kentucky Farm Bureau-Scottsville Road

Aerotek

La Petite Academy

American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky

Lebanon Power & Apparatus

Android - Bowling Green

Lincoln Heritage Council

ARC Automotive, Inc.

Mbellishevents

Avant-Garde Wealth

Mellow Mushroom

B & M Industrial Supply

Morris Promo

Banterra Bank

Nat's Outdoor Sports

Better Business Bureau

Northwestern Mutual

Bluegrass Oral Health Center

Payroll Vault

Breakfield Roofing Company

Phillips Ice Service, LLC

Builders Association of South Central KY, Inc.

Premier Commercial Realty

CASCO Products Corporation

RJ Young Company

Chandler Real Estate, Inc.

Scattergood LLC dba BG Protection

Chaney's Dairy Barn

Schardein Mechanical

Charter Senior Living of BG

Scott & Ritter, Inc.

Christ Episcopal Church

SKY Engineering

Clothesline Laundromat

SKY Soccer Club

Colonial Life

Star*Tel Systems, Inc.

Copper Lily Homes, LLC

Stockton Mortgage Corporation

Custom Office Interiors

Sublime Media Group, LLC

DTD Construction, Inc.

The Bungalows at Bowling Green

Frontier Basement Systems

The DeCesare Group

Golden Farley

The Spartan Garage, LLC

HealthWorks Medical, LLC

The Tipsy Filly

Industrial Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Tri-State International Trucks of BG, Inc.

Irving Materials, Inc.

Vette City Antique Mall

JC Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels & Crematory

W3properties LLC

Jim Bullington

WDNS-FM & WKCT-AM Radio

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, Inc.

Wild Eggs

*DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

RECOGNIZE & RESPOND: MENTAL & EMOTIONAL ISSUES

LEADERSHIP LESSONS: THE LEADER WITHIN

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

FOLLOW THE LEADER: LEADERSHIP WITHIN A TEAM

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING SKILLS

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM

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Please allow 6-8 weeks notice.

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