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.”
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.”
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!
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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sponsor
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.
Friday, June 2nd | 7:00 - 8:30AM
Location: La Gala
Speaker: Amy Milliken
Proud Sponsor
TAZ Trucking
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 ChairmanThe 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.
ELPO LAW
APRIL 12 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY
REALTOR ASSOC. OF SOKY
APRIL 14 | HOPE FOR HUNGER KICKOFF
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
APRIL 13 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY
O-I GLASS, INC
APRIL 14 | GROUNDBREAKING
GROOVY GUS MINI DONUTS
APRIL 17 | GRAND OPENING
GROW BLOOMS & GARDENS
APRIL 21 | NEW OWNER + EXPANSION
D-BAT BOWLING GREEN
APRIL 27 | GRAND OPENING
POTTER CHILDREN'S HOME
APRIL 28 | GROUNDBREAKING
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
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
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 CAREER 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
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
MAY 11 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
LOCATION:
FirstBank
5290 Scottsville Road
SPONSORED BY:
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:
SPONSORED BY:
JUNE 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: MISSION BBQ
2625 Scottsville Road, 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.
JUNE 27 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
LOCATION:
Embassy Suites by Hilton
556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, Ky
SPONSORED BY:
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.
2023 ATHENA Winner
Dr. Martha Sales
Western Kentucky University
Small Business Person of the
Sasa Mandrapa
The Bistro, Burger & Bowl, Novo Dolce, Pub by Novo, Speeza, and Toro Restaurants
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.
For more information contact. Lauren Turner Director of Programs & Events 270-901-4610
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
MAY 12 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
MAY 25 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
JUNE 16 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, HERE
If you have any questions regarding a BGYP membership or any of the BGYP events, please email Kalyn Vick, kalyn@bgchamber.com.
JUNE 20
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.
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 KY Government ) & Mayor Todd Alcott (City of Bowling Green, KY) for Local Government & Agency Day.
Representatives from each entity facilitated learning through tours with the class as well as discussions on intentionally serving those in the local area.
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
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
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
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
GENERAL MOTORS BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY PLANT
WNKY NEWS 40
ELPO LAW - NEW PLATINUM MEMBER
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?
AA Rid-All Termite & Pest Control
Aerotek
American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky
Android - Bowling Green
ARC Automotive, Inc.
Avant-Garde Wealth
B & M Industrial Supply
Banterra Bank
Better Business Bureau
Bluegrass Oral Health Center
Breakfield Roofing Company
Builders Association of South Central KY, Inc.
CASCO Products Corporation
Chandler Real Estate, Inc.
Chaney's Dairy Barn
Charter Senior Living of BG
Christ Episcopal Church
Clothesline Laundromat
Colonial Life
Copper Lily Homes, LLC
Custom Office Interiors
DTD Construction, Inc.
Frontier Basement Systems
Golden Farley
HealthWorks Medical, LLC
Industrial Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Irving Materials, Inc.
JC Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels & Crematory
Jim Bullington
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, Inc.
Kentucky Farm Bureau-Scottsville Road
La Petite Academy
Lebanon Power & Apparatus
Lincoln Heritage Council
Mbellishevents
Mellow Mushroom
Morris Promo
Nat's Outdoor Sports
Northwestern Mutual
Payroll Vault
Phillips Ice Service, LLC
Premier Commercial Realty
RJ Young Company
Scattergood LLC dba BG Protection
Schardein Mechanical
Scott & Ritter, Inc.
SKY Engineering
SKY Soccer Club
Star*Tel Systems, Inc.
Stockton Mortgage Corporation
Sublime Media Group, LLC
The Bungalows at Bowling Green
The DeCesare Group
The Spartan Garage, LLC
The Tipsy Filly
Tri-State International Trucks of BG, Inc.
Vette City Antique Mall
W3properties LLC
WDNS-FM & WKCT-AM Radio
Wild Eggs
*DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
RECOGNIZE & RESPOND: MENTAL & EMOTIONAL ISSUES
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM
FOLLOW THE LEADER: LEADERSHIP WITHIN A TEAM
Tuesday, June 06, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM
LEADERSHIP LESSONS: THE LEADER WITHIN
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING SKILLS
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 8AM - 12PM
Need to schedule a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking? If you are interested in this partner-only benefit, click the link below to learn more!
Please allow 6-8 weeks notice.
SCHEDULE A PARTNER CELEBRATION
YOU ARE Important TO US!
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS? Contact your Chamber partnership team today at partnership@bgchamber.com.
