Vol 20/Issue 12
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
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CHAMBER MATTERS 2022
Rooster Booster to feature Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by German American Bank and will feature speaker Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. Special Guests Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio and Ashli Watts from the Kentucky Chamber will be on hand to present a
tornado relief fund check to Volunteers of America. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro. com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, November 30. COST IN ADVANCE: $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members. COST AT THE DOOR: $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members.
Michael G. Adams, a native of Paducah, and statewide campaign efforts in all 50 states. is Kentucky’s 86th Secretary of State and Inaugurated as Secretary of State on the 77th person to serve in that role. January 6, 2020, Michael first pushed his Michael attended McCracken County signature legislative issue, Kentucky’s first public schools and was the first in his Photo ID to Vote law, through the General family to get a bachelor’s degree. After Assembly, then pivoted to saving the graduating from the University of primary and general elections from the Louisville, Michael attended Harvard Law problems that befell other states during School on low-income aid. Returning MICHAEL G. ADAMS the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Adams to Kentucky, Michael served as Deputy presented state legislators with the most General Counsel to Governor Ernie ambitious election reform plan since 1891, and the bill Fletcher, before moving to Washington to accept an passed both chambers with near-unanimous support. appointment as Counsel to the U.S. Deputy Attorney Michael’s work in making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, General in the second Bush Administration. and taking Kentucky from the back of the pack to a national In 2007, Michael began full-time private practice in leader in election administration in mere months, has election law, first as General Counsel to the Republican earned praise throughout America and across party lines. Governors Association, and later opening a national Michael is happily married to Christina and is the practice in the field. He has represented several national political committees, numerous national political figures, proud father of Lucia
German American Bank is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve greater prosperity and quality of life. The financial team builds lasting client relationships based on integrity, responsive service, innovation, and shared values. With a promise to provide customer service excellence and a focus on top-rated customer facing technology backed by a talented team of professionals, German American Bank maintains a strong business banking focus and is the ideal choice for a broad range of financial needs. German American Bank believes that when a community thrives, its people prosper. In addition to being a Rooster Booster sponsor, the Owensboro team is proud to support many important community organizations and initiatives including Junior Achievement’s Owensboro Business Hall of Fame, Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc. of Owensboro, Puzzle Pieces, and the Owensboro Convention Center. In a continued commitment to Owensboro, German American Bank has given customers the opportunity to support their local school through the School Spirit Check Card program. Local schools participating in the program include: Owensboro Red Devils, Daviess County Panthers, Apollo Eagles, Trinity High School, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. School Spirit Check Cards are available with a German American checking account and approval of a check card application. Every purchase made using the card results in a donation to the card holder’s school of choice! So far in 2022 German American Bank has donated over $63,000 to participating schools throughout their footprint. To learn more about the School Spirit Check Card program or to open an account visit germanamerican.com or stop in any of our convenient offices located at 313 Frederica Street, 3560 Frederica Street, and 3264 Highway 54 in Owensboro.
Thank you F O R
shopping local SEE OUR FULL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ON PAGE 4
Ribbon Cuttings
November
St. Vincent de Paul 200 East 18th Street | (270) 315-5747
First United Bank 3012 West Parrish Avenue | (270) 215-3337
Meadow House Flowers & Gifts 113 East 18th Street | (270) 551-5050
Fern Terra Assisted Living 1415 West First Street | (270) 926-2345
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323 Staffing Solutions A Day in Time, LLC Ace Hardware Marketplace Audubon Federal Credit Union B & B Technologies Ballard Construction Custom Homes Inc. Bluegrass Family Allergy, PLLC Budget Blinds of Owensboro Byron & Barclay Cabinet Outlet, LLC. Comfortech Heating & Cooling, LLC Dermatology Center of Owensboro, PLLC Disaster Team, Inc. East Daviess County Water Association, Inc. eCig Source Federal Fire and Security Green River Area Federal Credit Union Green River District Health Department Griffin Residuals Habitat for Humanity of OwensboroDaviess Co. Holland General Contracting Home Builders Association of Owensboro Horizon Homecare
House-Hoffman Insurance Services, Inc. Industrial Mold and Machine Co, Inc. Integrity Outdoor Living J.M.J. Construction Jerry Ray Davis CDJR Julep Home and Gift, LLC Kamuf, Pace & Kamuf Kentucky Dream Homes LLC Kentucky Skin Cancer Center, Robert Skaggs, M.D.,F.A.A.D Kentucky Small Business Development Center - Owensboro Office Kurtz Auction & Realty Company L. Steve Castlen Realtors Lance & Co. Jewelers Mantled Home / Branch & Field Marseille & Company Marty G. Jacobs, Attorney May Electric Co., Inc. McEnaney Family McDonalds - Hwy. 60 East Michael J Gross, LLC Midwest Services LLC Ms. Daisy B. James OMICO, Inc.
Owensboro Dermatology Associates PSC Owensboro Federal Credit Union Owensboro Health Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro Pure Barre Owensboro RBS Design Group Architecture Red Door Boutique Robert F. Kuphal, CPA Sonitrol of Evansville Standard Sales of Owensboro State Farm Insurance, Seth Lawson Summit Obstetrics & Gynecology, PSC The Cottage Farm Stand The Cupola Club
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The Fathers House of Owensboro The Olive Garden Restaurant The Salvation Army The Skin Therapist Timesavers Kentucky, LLC Tri-State Mailing Systems, Inc. UniFirst Corporation University of Louisville School of NursingOwensboro Extension Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Vineyard Primary Care / Jeremy Luckett M.D. Wedding Orthodontics Wellington Parc Westerfield Electric, LLC Western Kentucky University Wonder Boy Media
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@owensboro.com ASHTIN WARREN DIRECTOR, TALENT PROGRAMS awarren@owensboro.com SUSAN HIGH BUSINESS MANAGER susan@owensboro.com KENZIE TOMES COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR ktomes@owensboro.com LYDIE BOONE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT lboone@owensboro.com Chamber Matters is published monthly in the Messenger-Inquirer for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 825, Owensboro, KY 42302-0825 (270) 926-1860 • chamber.owensboro.com BRENDA CLAYTON BRENDA CLAYTON, CPA CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @GOCHAMBER
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MEMBERS
December Calendar Shop Owensboro, powered by Independence Bank continues through December 3
9 Ribbon Cutting: Allstate Insurance, James Russell 12:15 p.m. | 2624 New Hartford Road, Building B
1 Rooster Booster, sponsored by German American Bank 7:30 a.m. | Owensboro Convention Center
14 Chamber Ambassador Social 4:00 p.m. | The Pub on Second
2 Ribbon Cutting: Alisa Nicole Dance Wear 12:15 p.m. | 115 West 2nd Street
Happy Holidays
OF THE MONTH
15 Leadership Owensboro — Human Needs and Services 16 CYP Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. | The Weatherberry
Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky 3419 Wathens Crossing (270) 926-7565 hospiceofwky.org
F R O M O U R C H A M B E R S TA F F !
Ambassador of the Month
Jan Goldman
Alvey’s Sign Co Inc 13100 Hwy 57 North (812) 867-2567 alveyssigns.com
Jan Goldman is the Coordinator for Experiential Learning and Career Services at Owensboro Community & Technical College where she manages a team to help students get career ready by working with local business and community partners to set up experiential learning opportunities such as job shadowing, internships, practicums, etc. The Experiential Learning Center also hosts community forums where business partners come to campus and speak with students about their careers. Jan has been a Chamber Ambassador since taking this role in May of this year and has been with OCTC for 3 years. Before that she worked in Student Affairs at Kentucky Wesleyan College and Virginia Tech and taught high school and college English.
Granted 4445 Commerce Street, Evansville (812) 425-9474 grantedtristate.org
Vibe Church 430 Graystone Drive (843) 312-3596 vibechurchky.com
IES Kentucky, LLC IES Kentucky, LLC 1550 East 11th Street (270) 240-1224 ies-ky.com
The Skin Lab 920 Frederica Street, Suite 1004 (270) 316-0186 theskinlab270.com Kahawa Java 2601 West Parrish Avenue, Suite 7-101 (270) 240-1120
F. C. Tucker Emge Realtors 7820 Eagle Crest, Evansville (812) 402-0200 FCTuckerEmge.com
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT and earn cash for your school with the German American Bank
School Spirit Check Card
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*Check card requires a German American checking account and approval of check card application.
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Thank you for shopping local! Party Paper Place Peacocks and Pearls En Vogue
Pearle Vision
A Day In Time, LLC
Free Your Mind Body and Soul Wellness
Preservation Station
Adorn Boutique
Gramps Coffee and Donuts
Pure Barre
Alisa Nicole Dance Wear
Green River Appliance and Furniture
Red Wing Shoes Owensboro
Azzip Pizza
Hill View Farms Market
RiverPark Center
Be Real Sports Cycling & Fitness
Home Inspired
Robin’s Resale & Boutique
Bearcat Corner at Brescia University
Ivy Trellis Floral
Rowland Family Dentistry LLC
Bella Ragazza Boutique
J.J. Fosters
Sassafras
Best Insured by Elizabeth
Jagoe Homes
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Jiffy Lube
Boutique 54
Julep Home and Gift
Shoe Stop
Brasher’s Lil Nashville
Kahawa Java
Simply Chic Home Accents
Brew Bridge/Escape Today
Kidstop Children’s Boutique
SIP Owensboro
Budget Blinds of Owensboro
La Creme Coffeehouse & Bakery
Sleep Well Mattress
Byron & Barclay
Lance & Co. Jewelers
Sprout and Sing
Cecil Farms Produce, LLC
Legends
Swank Style & Boutique
Chicken Salad Chick
Liquor Barn
Terri Knott, Picture This Travel
Computer Dave Sales & Service
Mantled Home
The Christmas Store at Integrity
Cottage Farmstand and Baking Company
Meadow House Flowers + Gifts
The Scrub Shoppe
Crazy Me Gifts & Apparel
Nick T. Arnold
The Skin Therapist
Don Mario’s Mexican Restaurant
Niko’s Bakery
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Donatos Pizza
Owensboro Health Healthpark
Trunnell’s Farm Market
Drake’s
Owensboro Symphony
Willow and Pine Market, LLC
PinCushion Gift Shop — Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County
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