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INDEPENDENCE BANK
Independence Bank lives the mantra “local love.” A force behind so many businesses, Independence Bank’s iconic corporate headquarters is located in the heart of the City of Owensboro. The team at Independence Bank is always eyeing the future but also celebrating the core of who we are as a community.
2023 Business of the Year 11-49 Employees
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FASTEK SERVICES, LLC
Fastek Services demonstrates their dedication to helping other local businesses succeed each and every day by exceeding customer expectations and thus ultimately improving our community’s business environment and competitiveness of Greater Owensboro. Fastek Services was founded in 2014 by Chris Murphy.
2023 Business of the Year Over 250 Employees
Big Rivers Electric Corporation
Big Rivers Electric Corporation has embarked upon a journey to the heart of downtown Owensboro. Relocating its corporate headquarters downtown is just the beginning of their growth here.
2023 Non-Profit of the Year Fine Arts RIVERPARK CENTER
RiverPark Center seeks to improve the quality of life by hosting and presenting diverse arts and civic events, focusing on arts and education. As a regional performing arts and civic center, RiverPark Center entertains and educates nearly 200,000 people – including 25,000 children –through 800 annual events.
2023 Education & Workforce Development Institution of the Year
Puzzle Pieces
Puzzle Pieces’ division Employment Opportunities is changing lives by addressing our community’s workforce needs in an innovative and inspirational way. They have helped 68 individuals with disabilities find jobs in the local workforce. Through strategic workforce partnerships, this team is building a more inclusive Owensboro.
2023 Non-Profit of the Year Human Services
Diocese Of Owensboro Catholic Charities
Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Charities is known for not only seeing a need but responding to the need. Not only do they work tirelessly with our refugee community, they were also the first on the ground helping with tornado relief. They are dedicated and strong group of individuals, serving the societal needs of our community.
2023 Manufacturer of the Year
Domtar Owensboro Converting And Distribution
Owensboro has been ranked one of the best cities in the country to work in manufacturing. Domtar Owensboro Converting and Distribution exports its products globally and continues to grow. They are a part of what makes Owensboro great!
2023 Rick Kamuf Agri-Business of the Year
Mack Estes Farms
This award was created after the untimely passing of Chamber Board Member and Community Leader Rick Kamuf. Rick lived a life built around the values of faith, family and hard work. Mack Estes is a farmer who demonstrates love of community, passion for his work, and dedication to serving others. We are grateful for the example of hard work, leadership, and commitment to farming he has shown throughout the years.
2023 Legacy Award KEITH LAWRENCE
The Legacy Award was presented to Keith Lawrence, a journalist who dedicated his career to delivering news to our community. Keith began his career at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer in January of 1972. His commitment to journalism and his community earned him a much-deserved induction to the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.
