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CHAMBER MATTERS 2026
Rooster Booster, Sponsored by Baird Wealth Management, Featuring Michael Antonelli The Chamber will host Rooster Booster breakfast on Thursday, August 6, at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Baird Wealth Management, and the featured speaker will be Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist. Bring along your summer interns before they return to school. Rooster Booster provides a great way to get our young individuals involved in our community, and they bring so much energy to the program!
This month’s program will also feature watermelon and other produce from Cecil Farms as our Member Spotlight! Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro.com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. COST IN ADVANCE: $16 for Chamber Members and $26 for Future Members. COST AT THE DOOR: $21 for Chamber Members and $26 for Future Members.
Investing in Owensboro’s Future Strong communities are built by people and organizations that believe in tomorrow. For generations, the associates who serve clients through Baird Wealth Management have been part of the Owensboro community. Many local families first came to know them through Hilliard Lyons, a firm with deep Kentucky roots and a longstanding commitment to helping individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations navigate important financial decisions. When Hilliard Lyons joined Baird in 2019, clients gained the strength of one of the nation’s largest employeeowned financial services firms while continuing to work with the advisors and professionals they knew and trusted. The transition preserved what mattered most: the value of relationships. At Baird, every financial plan starts with a conversation. Behind every investment account is a story, whether it’s a family preparing for retirement, a business owner building a legacy, a young professional establishing financial independence, or
a nonprofit seeking to expand its impact. That long-term commitment was evident in Baird’s recent ribbon-cutting celebration at its new office at 1925 Frederica Street. The investment in this modern facility with its enhanced technology and expanded client spaces, reflects Baird’s confidence in Owensboro’s future and a continued commitment to serving the people and organizations that help this community thrive. While the location has changed, the mission
remains the same: helping clients make informed financial decisions, building lasting relationships, and supporting the growth of the community we are proud to call home. Because investing in Owensboro has never been just our business. It’s our commitment. For more information about Baird Owensboro:: https://owensboro.bairdwealth.com/ e-mail: OwensboroBranchLeadership@rwbaird.com Baird Private Wealth Management 1925 Frederica Street, Ste 100 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-926-4747
Michael Antonelli Michael Antonelli, is a Market Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management. He educates clients and encourages clients through his writing, events and media to focus on why they started their investment journey, and not to solely concentrate on exactly what their investments are doing at any given moment. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Purdue University, reflecting his fascination in the lessons from the past and how they inform the modern day. After kick-starting his career in the back office of trading firms, Mike earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. In 2007, he was recruited by Baird to serve as an Equity Sales Trader. Wanting to inform overseas clients of what happened in the markets while they slept, Mike began writing a daily email to international clients in 2010. Three years later, he started posting it online under the Bull and Baird name. As a member of Generation X, Mike straddles the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials, speaking to how history affects what Baby Boomers are concerned about, while also relating to the modern financial era for Millennials. When discussing the market, he encourages clients to look at the historical parallels that we can learn from, reminding clients that fear has always been present; the things they are fearing now have been feared for a long time.
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Member Renewals
Barret-Fisher Company, Inc.
Holes to Go Owensboro
Ole South Barbeque
Cecil Farms Produce
Home Inspired, Inc.
Owensboro Bourbon Society
Comfort Keepers
HQ Wellness
Commercial Warehousing, Inc.
International Bar-B-Q Festival
Owensboro Health Foundation
Community Ventures
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
Owensboro Racing and Gaming
Cornerstone Community Bank
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Bill Hodskins
Owensboro Sister Cities
CRFTD Web Development
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Gavin C. Roberts Insurance Agency, Inc.
Daviess County Fiscal Court Daviess County Public Library
PMI US Corporate Services Professional Properties and Construction LLC River City Insurance Agency
Lawton Insurance
S-Squared Automotive
Diggers, Inc.
Martha Fitts Clark
Edward Jones, Ed Krahwinkel, Financial Advisor
Matthew 25 AIDS Services
Senior Community Center of Owensboro - Daviess County
Elder Advantage Elevator Solutions Inc. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Owensboro, KY Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools Frogtown Foods, LLC
Mechanical Systems Inc. Merchant Centre Court -- ODCTA Morley Morton Holbrook, lll Muhlenberg Job Corps Nick T. Arnold Jewelers
Andy & JoJo 1413 Triplett Street AndyAndJoJo.com
Packages Plus
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance-Jamie Wright
Dental Designs of Owensboro
Welcome to the Chamber Backwoods Sprayfoam LLC 5331 Hayden Bridge Road (270) 314-0032 backwoodsfoam.com
St. Mary of the Woods Catholic School
Kate & Waverly 324 St. Ann Street (270) 302-9614 kateandwaverlyhome.com
State Farm Insurance, Daniel Dick T & W Valve and Machine Co. Inc. Tanner Publishing Co. The BHG Realty, Steve Lewis
German American
Nick T. Arnold Jewelers, Inc. 54
The BHG Realty, Tonya Lewis
Green River Area Development District
Niko’s Bakery
The Event Kode
Tending the Stone PO Box 1744 (270) 514-5667 tendingthestone.com
Harold’s Economy Cleaners & Laundry
NiteLiters Inc.
The Scrub Shoppe
Nona‘s Market Catering
Truth Outreach, LLC
Hayden Electric Inc.
O’Bryan Contracting, Inc.
Vizion Mortgage
Hill View Farms Meats, LLC
Ole South Barbeque
WinSupply of Owensboro
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Pasquel Smith
Pasquel Smith serves as the Small Business Specialist for U.S. Bank, a role where he finds deep personal gratification in helping local entrepreneurs thrive and connecting people within the business community. Originally from Indiana, having lived in both Evansville and Jasper. Pasquel moved to Owensboro ten years ago for a career opportunity. While he initially came for work, it was the warmth and spirit of the community that inspired him to plant roots, buy his first home, and officially call Owensboro home. Whether he is representing U.S. Bank or serving as a Chamber Ambassador, Pasquel is dedicated to seeing the city’s small businesses and its residents succeed.
Breakfast Express LLC (270) 702-6058 P.O. Box 101 Philpot, KY 42366
Non-Profit of the Year - Human Needs and Services Commonwealth Connections (270) 929-9293 1700 Parrish Plaza Drive commonwealthconnections.org
Dispo Smoke (270) 478-1266 1000 East 4th Street disposmoke.com
Financial Freedom Partners (270) 240-4752 2703 Breckenridge Street, Suite A ffponline.net
SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER OF OWENSBORODAVIESS COUNTY
Accepting New Patients - www.OwensboroMedical.com Treatment for wounds including:
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Kishor Vora Brandy Abell MD, FACC, APRN FSCAI, CCDS
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers • Leg Ulcers caused by vein or artery problems • Ulcers caused by auto-immune diseases & medication reactions • Pressure injuries • Open surgical wounds • Burns • Acute wounds that are not expected to heal due to underlying conditions.
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• miraDry (for excessive sweating) • Emsella (for bladder leak) • Hormone Optimization for Men & Women
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• Botox • Fillers • Vampire PRP • Other Aesthetic Procedures
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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
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We Treat: High Blood Pressure • Diabetes Management Cholesterol Management • Lung Diseases • Suboxone Clinic General Health Issues We Offer On-Site: Immigration Physicals • Insurance Physicals Coumadin Clinic • Adult Immunizations • CT Scans Ultrasound Full Service Laboratory • X-Rays • PET/CT • Bone Density Clinical Research Annual & Sports Physicals Whole Body Scan • Nuclear Medicine Infusion Clinic
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All Conveniently located at Owensboro Medical Practice 1200 Breckenridge St. - Corner of East Parrish Ave. - Owensboro
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CHAMBER MATTERS
August Calendar July Ribbon Cuttings 4
Ribbon Cutting: Owensboro Catholic Early Learning Campus 4:30 p.m. | St Pius Tenth
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CYP Poolside with the Pattersons 5:30 p.m.
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Rooster Booster, Sponsored by Baird Wealth Management 7:30 a.m. | Owensboro Convention Center BAIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | (270) 926-4747 | 1925 FREDERICA STREET, SUITE 100
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CYP Community Clean Up 8:00 a.m. | Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
11 CYP Coffee and Conversations 7:30 a.m. | The Crème
13 CEOwensboro 14 CEOwensboro 19 Minority Business Coalition Meeting DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO CATHOLIC CHARITIES PEOPLE OF HOPE MUSEUM (270) 683-1545 | 600 LOCUST STREET
8:15 a.m. | Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
19 Chamber Ambassador Social Meeting 12:00 p.m. | Big Whiskey’s
26 CYP Social Lunch 11:30 a.m. | Gusto Italian
28 Chamber Golf Classic, Presented by Owensboro Health 8:00 a.m. | Owensboro Country Club
MAUI’S INDOOR THEME PARK | (912) 257-5129 | 5000 FREDERICA STREET
Your Community Mental Health Center RiverValley Behavioral Health is proud to be the first thought, first choice for behavioral healthcare in our communities, serving Owensboro and surrounding areas since 1967.
Make an Appointment: 270-689-6879 l Crisis Lifeline: 988 l Visit Us Online: www.rvbh.com
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Adrian Smith, MD
Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org/Neurosurgery
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