Vol 24/Issue 9
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
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CHAMBER MATTERS 2026
Rooster Booster, Sponsored by Brescia University, Featuring Pace Ralli and James Kacergis The Chamber will host Rooster Booster breakfast on Thursday, September 3, at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Brescia University, and the featured speakers will be Pace Ralli, Vice President of Project Development at TeraWulf, and James Kacergis, Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development at TeraWulf. This month’s program will also feature homemade muffins, danishes and other delicious treats
from Pinocchio’s Deli 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, September 2. 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.
Brescia University Responds to the Needs of Today and Tomorrow Brescia University has long been committed to meeting the evolving needs of students, employers, and communities. Guided by the Catholic Ursuline tradition of “reading the signs of the times and adapting,” the University continues to develop academic programs and learning experiences that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lives of service. This responsiveness has defined Brescia throughout its history. From expanding educational opportunities for returning veterans after World War II to addressing today’s workforce challenges, with the launch of Brescia University’s inaugural Physician Assistant Studies program. The program responds to growing healthcare workforce shortages while preparing graduates to make a lasting impact. By educating future physician assistants, Brescia is helping expand access to quality healthcare across the region. Brescia’s pursuit of innovation is supported by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence. Brescia offers more than 50 majors and minors, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and flexible online learning opportunities. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the University also maintains specialized accreditations in programs such as education and speech-language pathology. The impact of a Brescia education is reflected in more than 8,000 alumni who
James Kacergis James Kacergis serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development at TeraWulf, where he is responsible for corporate development, acquisitions and site origination, and customer sales across the company’s digital infrastructure platform. Since joining the company in 2023, he has been instrumental in building TeraWulf’s data center business and advancing large-scale AI and hyperscale infrastructure opportunities. Before TeraWulf, he was Vice President of Investment Research at NovaWulf Digital, specializing in digital infrastructure and energy investments, and previously worked at Onex Credit focused on fundamental investment research. James graduated from the United States Naval Academy and Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype and served as a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer aboard the USS Michigan, completing three Western Pacific deployments. He comes from a family with a strong tradition of military service, with five of seven siblings attending the Naval Academy and serving in the U.S. military.
serve as educators, healthcare professionals, business leaders, social workers, entrepreneurs, military personnel, and community volunteers throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world. At the heart of everything we do is Brescia University’s mission to form compassionate, critical thinkers through a holistic and deeply personal education. As the needs of our region continue to evolve, Brescia remains committed to listening, adapting, and preparing graduates who strengthen communities and serve with purpose.
Pace Ralli Pace Ralli serves as Vice President of Project Development at TeraWulf, where he is responsible for development of all new projects in the TeraWulf portfolio, from the point of site origination to the start of capital construction of the data center buildings. Before TeraWulf, Pace brings two decades of experience across the financial, energy infrastructure, utility power and renewables, and climate technology sectors, working as both an investor and co-founder of new ventures in the energy space. Pace has worked at Pacific Gas & Electric in California, where he focused on energy efficiency and natural gas transmission, as well as SCIenergy, where he helped launched the Energy Efficiency Catalyst fund to finance large-scale emissions reductions in commercial real estate. Pace founded three ongoing cleantech businesses in the US maritime sector, including Clean Marine Energy LLC, which builds clean fueling infrastructure for the maritime shipping industry, MidOcean Wind LLC, which constructed Jones Act-compliant vessels to serve the growing US offshore wind industry; and SWITCH Maritime LLC, that builds zero-emissions vessels using hydrogen fuel cell technology. Pace holds a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.B.A from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Welcome to the Chamber BooGi Bliss Handcrafted Ice Cream (270) 222-0530 BoogiBliss.com Gusto Italian 5257 Frederica Street (270) 240-9758 facebook.com/people/Gusto-ItalianOwensboro-KY/61588750839041/ Mary Carrico Catholic School 9546 KY 144 Knottsville, KY 42366 (270) 281-5526 marycarrico.org
Midtown Tax Services 920 Frederica St Ste 1001 (270) 695-7495 Nextmax Inc 91 Southwest One Blvd (270) 228-0082 The Purple Peony Boutique 217 Williamsburg Square (270) 681-0124 thepurplepeonyboutique.com
Member Renewals 270 Homes Group of Keller Williams Elite
Adorn Salon & Boutique Aerek Automation Aetna Better Health of Kentucky Alpha Laser & Imaging, LLC Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Associated Engineers, Inc Aull Appraisals Auto Truck and Trailer, LLC Barnhart Crane and Rigging Better Business Bureau Inc. Serving Fort Knox (Branch) Bluegrass Occupational & Environmental Health Consulting
King’s Great Buys Plus
KORT - Physical Therapy LTM Farms LLC Marcus W. Bosley & Associates, Inc. Maui’s Indoor Theme Park McEnaney Family McDonald’s - Hwy 54 McEnaney Family McDonald’s -2750 Frederica Street McEnaney Family McDonald’s -4800 Frederica Street McEnaney Family McDonalds - Parrish Avenue Murphy Appliance Co., Inc. Oberst Printing Company OnSite Images
Bone Dry Roofing
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Boutique 54
Owensboro Public Schools
Chick-fil-A Highway 54
Owensboro Riverport Authority
Chicken Salad Chick, EMs Chick, LLC
DAVE KIRK President and CEO
KITTY JONES
Pantone 302C Vice President R:8 G:92 B:136 C:95 M:64 Y:26 K:7
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JULIA KIMBRELL BROOKS
Pantone 425C Pantone 5483C Director of Talent Programs R:88 G:89 B:91 R:69 G:141 B:159 C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:80 C:74 M:31 Y:31 K:2
KATIE BLAN
Fonts: Goudy Oldstyle Std (Greater Owensboro & Tagline) Director of Communications and Events Avenir LT Std (Chamber)
AMANDA ACKERMAN Executive Assistant
SHAWN PATTERSON Board Chair
Chamber Matters is published monthly in the Messenger-Inquirer for the
Chuck’s Locksmith Service
Owensboro-Daviess County Industrial Foundation
Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce,
Crazy Me Gifts & Apparel
Poole’s Pharmacy Care
(270) 926-1860 • chamber.owensboro.com
Diversified Management, Inc.
Prairie Farms Dairy
DMC Graphics
Raymond James
Donatos Pizza, New Hartford Road
Real Hacienda
Donatos Pizza, West Parrish Avenue Get Up and Go Travel Company Gomez Contracting Inc Green River Area Down syndrome Association- GRADSA Green River Asset Building Coalition, Inc.
Regional Land Title Company Risner & Associates, JoAnn Risner RYco Jewelers Scott Baird Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc. SKY Engineering
H & R Block Hampton Inn Owensboro South
St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children
Hayden Construction
Sterett Crane
Hendrick Screen Company
The Chad Lake Foundation (CLF)
Home Instead Hometown IGA Karen Gross, Realtor KeeFORCE Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics Department
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Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Spectrum Transportation Corporation
Hobgood Landscaping, LLC
P.O. Box 825, Owensboro, KY 42302-0825
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The Eric Group U.S. Bank Welcome House, Inc. Wilson’s Custom Flooring Wonder Whip Zaxby’s
Serving the tri-state area for over 100 years.
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CHAMBER MATTERS
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
Russell Duty, Attorney at Law (270) 685-0033 1324 Frederica St RussellDuty.com
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WKY Silent Disco LLC (270) 925-1382 wkysilentdisco.com
September Calendar 1
LOA Leadership & Lattes 7:30 a.m. | Gramps Coffee & Donuts
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Rooster Booster, Sponsored By Brescia University 7:30 a.m. | Owensboro Convention Center
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Ribbon Cutting: Gusto Italian 11:00 a.m. | 5257 Frederica Street
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CYP Coffee & Conversations 7:30 a.m. | Kahawa java
10 CYP Night at Hill View Farm’s Market 5:30 p.m. | 5024 Lee Rudy Road
16 Chamber Ambassador Formal Meeting
12:00 p.m. | Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce - Third Floor Conference Room
17 LOA Dinner Social
6:00 p.m. | Lure Seafood & Grille
17 Leadership Owensboro Retreat 17 CYP Guys & Ties
8:30 a.m. | Burns Middle School
Kona Ice (270) 228-4280 kona-ice.com/local-site/kona-ice-ofowensboro-madisonville/
Simmonds Blinds and Drapes (270) 775-2964 Simmondsblinds.com
18 Leadership Owensboro Retreat 24 Chamber After Hours: Owensboro Riverport Authority 4:30 p.m. | 1771 River Road
26 LOA Volunteer Opportunity:
Stronger Than 1 - 5K Race & Family Fun Mile 8:00 a.m. | 1006 Ford Avenue
Sponsored by WKU Organizational Leadership Program 11:30 a.m. | Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Third Floor Conference Room
Accepting New Patients - www.OwensboroMedical.com Treatment for wounds including:
270-683-2083 www.woundcare.us
“Faster Outcomes, Less Expensive”
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.
Offering RHA Collection of Fillers The world’s first and only collection of dermal fillers for dynamic folds and wrinkles
• miraDry (for excessive sweating) • Emsella (for bladder leak) • Hormone Optimization for Men & Women
270-663-7546 www.rejuve.us
• Botox • Fillers • Vampire PRP • Other Aesthetic Procedures
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for our monthly specials. Cardiac Diagnostics • Coronary / Cardiac cath & • PET/CT/Nuclear Intervention • Echocardiogram • General Ultrasound • Atherectomy, Angioplasty and stents • Vascular Ultrasound including penile and • Structural Cardiovascular Disease testicular • Cardiac Rhythm Management • Holter and Event monitors, • Implantable Loop Recorder Telemetry • Pacemaker and ICD • Exercise Stress Test • ECP for angina (Treadmill) • Tilt table test • Endothelial Function Test • PFT
Kishor Vora MD, FACC, FSCAI, CCDS
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Jenny Jones is the Insurance & Legal Operations Manager at Gulfstream Commercial Services, where she brings more than a decade of paralegal experience and a strong commitment to operational excellence. In her multifaceted role, she oversees insurance claims, legal operations, internship programs, and corporate event planning, helping to support the company’s continued growth and success. Known for her collaborative approach and positive attitude, Jenny values building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and members of the community. Her organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication to exceptional service make her a trusted leader within the organization. A lifelong resident of Owensboro, Kentucky, Jenny is a devoted wife to her husband, Chris, and a proud mother of three children, Coby, Kadi, and Ty. She is passionate about giving back to her community through her service as a Chamber Ambassador, where she enjoys connecting with local businesses and supporting initiatives that strengthen the region. Whether representing Gulfstream Commercial Services or volunteering in the community, Jenny is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and contributing to the success of Owensboro and its residents.
30 CYP Formal Luncheon,
Vascular • Peripheral angiogram, Atherectomy, Angioplasty and Stent • Varicose vein treatments including LASER/RF ablation, Venaseal, Varithena • Acute and Chronic DVT Thrombolytic Therapy, Angioplasty and Stent • Coil Embolization for pelvic pain • Sclerotherapy • Limb Salvage
270-683-8672
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270-683-7553 • Open 7 days a week! Extended Hours! • Minor injuries and illnesses • On-site X-ray, Ultrasound, CT & Full Lab
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We Appreciate Your Business! Wesleyan Park Plaza 686-7508 OPEN 9 AM - 8 PM Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday
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
270-685-8224
Stacy Clark APRN
Patricia Koller APRN
Brandi Kost APRN
Mahesh Moolani MD Internal Medicine
Aseedu Kalik MD Internal Medicine
Jackie Easler, APRN
Reagan Leach PA-C
All Conveniently located at Owensboro Medical Practice 1200 Breckenridge St. - Corner of East Parrish Ave. - Owensboro
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Tuesday,September1,2026
August Ribbon Cuttings
OWENSBORO CATHOLIC EARLY LEARNING CAMPUS | (270) 686-8896 | 3418 KY-144
Education and Development Workforce Program of the Year
BOUTIQUE 54 | (270) 240-4495 | 4531 HWY 54 SUITE 3
DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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
Expert Surgeon. Local Care. Specializing in Liver and Pancreatic Surgery
Kyra Folkert, MD General Surgery
Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org/Folkert
Ridgecrest Medical Park 2801 New Hartford Rd. | Owensboro, KY 42303
270-683-3720