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CHAMBER MATTERS
Vol 20/Issue 4
The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Green River Distilling Company and will feature Colleen Thomas, Vice President, Operations Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro.com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, March 30.
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Rooster Booster to feature Colleen Thomas, Kentucky Distillers’ Association In her position with KDA, Colleen Thomas to develop the Stave & Thief Society, the first oversees the organization’s operations Bourbon certification program recognized by activities, which include member services and the KDA and its iconic member companies. support, responsibility From being part of and sustainability the team at Moonshine programs, research, University that developed workforce development, the Stave & Thief Bourbon marketing, and the Certification Program Kentucky Bourbon Trail® to cheering on industry tourism program. friends and colleagues Thomas joined the KDA as they cut the ribbon on in 2016. She previously a brand-new distillery, served as Marketing Colleen’s dedication to Director for Louisvilleher work reflects much based Flavorman and of what she loves about its sister company, the Kentucky Bourbon itself. A Distilled Spirits Epicenter, culture built on hard work, where she promoted and the spirit of collaboration coordinated professional and a commitment to training for the distilling doing things right. Colleen Thomas industry and provided She is a graduate of support for faculty, participants, and the University of Louisville and is a certified graduates. Executive Bourbon Steward. She lives in In 2014, she worked with an impressive Louisville with her husband and blended team of distilling and hospitality professionals family of seven children.
Green River Distilling Co. Green River Distilling Co. is the 10th oldest distillery in the state of Kentucky. Last month, the team revived Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the first bourbon from the distillery to hit shelves in more than a century. Green River was originally founded by John W. McCulloch in 1885. The distillery was licensed as DSP-KY-10 and called “The Whiskey Without Regrets” before fire and Prohibition relegated it to history. Today’s revival bourbon was distilled by Green River Master Distiller Jacob Call, an eighthgeneration distiller and Kentuckian. The original Green River was known for its quality whiskey, and Call and his team are proud to bring the same commitment to distilling Green River bourbon today. In fact, positive reviews have been rolling in from bourbon connoisseurs across the country. Pre-Prohibition, Green River’s home of Owensboro, Kentucky, was an epicenter of bourbon production. The revival of Green River bourbon helps bring the city’s rich bourbon heritage back to life. On the western end of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the distillery is a great place to visit and the first stop for many whiskey lovers as they make their way East. Visitors can learn more and book a visit on the distillery website at www.greenriverdistilling.com. Green River Kentucky bourbon is available for purchase at select retail locations in Kentucky. It is also available for purchase at the Green River Distillery in Owensboro. For more information, visit www.greenriverwhiskey.com.
2022 CHAMBER CELEBRATION At the 2022 Chamber Celebration, presented by Owensboro Health, Chamber Members, regional and state leaders, along with guests of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce recognized ten local businesses as the 2022 Businesses of the Year. The 2022 Business of the Year Awards were sponsored by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline. We would like to congratulate the award winners below. See page 4 for the full list of Chamber Celebration sponsors.
EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Lark Electric, LLC
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR - HUMAN SERVICES Girls Incorporated of Owensboro-Daviess County
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 1-10 EMPLOYEES Niko’s Bakery and Cafe
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR Owensboro Innovation Academy
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 11-50 EMPLOYEES Shoe Stop BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 51-500 EMPLOYEES UniFirst Corporation BUSINESS OF THE YEAR OVER 500 EMPLOYEES Owensboro Health NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR - FINE ARTS Owensboro Dance Theatre, Inc.
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR Swedish Match RICK KAMUF AGRI-BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Hill View Farms Meats 2021 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS OF THE YEAR Justin Merritt, Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Kevin Dorth, Western Kentucky University Owensboro Campus
2021 CHAMBER DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Sarah Murphy Ford, Hartz Contracting 2020 LEADERSHIP OWENSBORO CLASS MEMBER OF THE YEAR Allyson Sanders 2021 LEADERSHIP OWENSBORO CLASS MEMBER OF THE YEAR Emmy Woosley 2021 CYP MEMBER OF THE YEAR Sara Williams, Riney Hancock CPAs PSC 2021 MEMBER OF THE YEAR Green River District Health Department 2021 MINORITY BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Armando Ortiz, Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant BILL YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD Daisy James
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Members of the Month
Ambassador of the Month
Erin Shannon Promotion Specialist. Getting to know several providers in town through Lunch and Learns, speaking & teaching college students, the Rotary Club, the Sheriff’s department, and others, helped Erin to gain new perspectives that led her down a new path. When introduced to the Hospitality industry, Erin found intrigue in that world and signed on with Superhost Hospitality as the AGM for the TownePlace Suites in Owensboro. She has now switched roles
within the hotel as the Director of Sales. In the Community Erin works with organizations such as the local Chamber serving as an ambassador. She is a part of the Healthy Horizons group (which educates and provides resources on all things health and wellness in the community), has volunteered time for Aubrey’s Song foundation which educates on eating disorders, and is a new member of the Owensboro Rotary Club.
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Lincoln Heritage Council, BSA 12001 Sycamore Station Place (502) 467-6869 lhcbsa.org
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Storm Insurance, LLC – Charlotte Newton 3943 Highway 54 (270) 685-2438 storm-ins.com
Evansville Zoological Society 1545 Mesker Park Drive (812) 435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com
CASA of the Ohio Valley 608 Frederica Street, Suite 100A 270-683-2198 www.casaov.org
Molly’s Mixins 1531 Frederica Street 270-929-9948 mollysmixins.com
Kaiser Aluminum Warrick 4000 Highway 66 (812) 853-6111 kaiseraluminum.com
The Boro Nutrition 3211 Frederica Street (270) 855-1198
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April Calendar 13 CYP Lunch Meeting 11:30 a.m. | Commerce Center
21 Local Government Candidate Forum 5:00 p.m. | City Hall
14 Leadership Owensboro - Justice Day
22 Ribbon-Cutting: Home Instead Senior Care 12:15 p.m. | 2065 East Parrish Ave.
Ribbon-Cutting: The Skin Therapist 12:15 p.m. | 624 Emory Drive
27-29 DC Fly-In
18 Chamber Ambassador Meeting 12:00 p.m. | Commerce Center
30 CYP Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
54 Pizza Express - West AARP Kentucky Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Allergy and Asthma Specialists, PSC American Freight Azzip Pizza Big O’ Movers Boulware Mission, Inc. Bowen Tire Company Bryant Engineering, Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Burger Theory Byrider Owensboro Auto Sales Care Net Owensboro Century 21 Partners, Bettie Kincaid Clark Distributing Co Daviess County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office Diamond Lake Resort Dr. Mark Fort DMD Firestone Complete Auto Care Fraternal Order of Police, Owensboro Lodge #16 Glenmore Distillery Great Harvest Bread Co. Greater Owensboro Realtor Association Help Office of Owensboro Holiday Inn - Owensboro Riverfront Houchens Benefits Jagoe Homes, Inc. Junior League of Owensboro Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Mandie Hicks L. Steve Castlen Realtors L. Steve Castlen Realtors, Scott Lyons
Lark Electric, LLC Liberty Financial a division of ETFCU Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Marks Company, Inc. Massie-Clarke Development Co. New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services Oddball Creative Owensboro Brew Bridge Owensboro Dance Theatre, Inc. Owensboro Family YMCA Owensboro Grain Company, LLC Paul Martin Builders, Inc. PNC Bank RE/MAX Professional Realty Group, Rick Cummins Red Wing Shoes Research Integrity, LLC Right to Life of Owensboro River Metals Recycling, LLC Step Stone Family and Youth Services Subway - Hwy 60 West Super 8 The Owensboro Times The Ryan Rutman Group Tony Clark Realtors, LLC Towne Square Animal Hospital Velotta Design WEHT ABC 25/WTVW Local 7 Wendell Foster Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center Western Kentucky University Division of Extended Learning and Outreach Women’s Guild of Owensboro
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@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 BRENDA CLAYTON, CPA CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR 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 Follow us on Twitter Facebook & Instagram @GOCHAMBER
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Emerging Business of the Year
Lark Electric, LLC
Lark Electric, Inc. was recognized as Emerging Business of the Year at the 2022 Chamber Celebration, presented by Owensboro Health! Lark Electric, LLC is one of the leading residential, commercial, and institutional electric companies, serving customers in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. They specialize in design build, plan specs and low voltage construction.
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