Chairman’s Comments
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“With a strong sense of family and a progressive mindset, we are on track to heighten our community’s offerings even more.”
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am truly honored to serve as the 2011 chairman of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. Our Chamber is nationally recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for being one of the best in the nation. We work continuously to provide the best possible services to Bowling Green and the surrounding South Central Kentucky region. I am immensely proud to be a part of this work. Our Chamber is just one of the reasons I’m proud to be a resident of South Central Kentucky. In 2010, Bowling Green was ranked as a finalist for the AllAmerican Cities Awards, given by the National Civic League. We’ve also been
recognized as one of the best places to live and play by National Geographic Adventure, and we’re consistently named one of the top in the nation for industry location and expansion projects for communities of our size. These are just a few of the reasons we are a great place to live, work, and raise a family. National recognition isn’t the only reason our community is impressive. With a strong sense of family and a progressive mindset, we are on track to heighten our community’s offerings even more. With a new state-of-the-art minor league baseball field and the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, scheduled to open in 2011, Bowling Green’s downtown revitalization efforts are in full force. Other parts of this revitalization include the new Chamber headquarters and Circus Square Park, which opened in 2008. These additions to downtown Bowling Green give our city a new look, but they also represent the community’s commitment to creating a lasting impression for our residents and visitors. Take a look at the pages of this magazine and you’ll see the high quality of life that our region offers. You’ll find that we are a thriving community, one that has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, one that urges you to call it home. Rodney Rogers 2011 Chairman of the Board of Directors Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
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