CHAMBER MATTERS
Vol 12/Issue 4
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
April
2013
Member madness
inside:
Rooster Booster Breakfast April 11, 2013
Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m. SPEAKER: John A. Williams, Member of Governor’s Tax Reform Commission Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860
April Calendar New Members Ribbon Cuttings Anniversaries Renewals
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650 members contacted in March gratitude campaign competition On March 21 and 22, more than 30 Chamber Ambassadors, volunteers, board members and staff vis-
ited nearly 650 members of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce to say thank you for being a member. Window decals were delivered, as were membership directories and new information about
Chamber programs and perks. The outreach event incorporated some competition in it as well, with volunteers competing on how many visits they could make, how many old window decals they could collect and how many member update forms they could com-
plete. The winners were: Most visits – Connie Hardison, Daymar Colleg Most window decals – Kevin Young, Edward Jones Most member update forms – Jim DeMaio, Century 21 Partners
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AMY JACKSON, PRESIDENT & CEO ajackson@owensboro.com
MISSY GANT, MEMBERSHIP MANAGER mgant@owensboro.com
SUSAN HIGH, ACCOUNTING MANAGER shigh@owensboro.com
JAMIE ROBY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT jroby@owensboro.com Chamber Matters is published monthly in the MessengerInquirer for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 825, Owensboro, KY 42302-0825 • (270) 926-1860 • www.owensboro.com/chamber Follow us on Twitter @GOCHAMBER GAVIN ROBERTS, BOARD CHAIR
Booster Breakfast
Owensboro Christian Church
7:30 am
11 Ribbon
Cutting Bass-N-More Bait & Tackle
1308 Triplett Street
12:15 pm
16 Advocacy
Committee
Meeting
Commerce Center
11:30 am
18 Make
a Business Connection
Tumbleweed
7:30 am
18 Small
Business Committee Meeting
Commerce Center
11:30 am
19 Make
a Business Connection
Ramada Inn
11:30 am
23 Chamber
Ambassador
Meeting
Commerce Center
11:45 am
Williams to share KY Tax Reform Commission recommendations John A. Williams will be the guest received the Governor’s Technology speaker at April’s Rooster Booster Award as the individual who most Breakfast. Williams, a member of deserved to be recognized as a leadthe Governor’s Blue Ribbon Comer in technology innovation in Kenmission on Tax Reform, will overtucky. Williams was the first-ever view the commission’s 54 recomrecipient of Murray State Univermendations to overhaul Kentucky’s sity’s Telecommunications Systems tax code. The proposals from Management Department’s the special panel included Entrepreneurship Award, everything from revenueand the university further raising measures such as honored him by naming the higher cigarette taxes and award the John A. Williams limits on itemized deducEntrepreneurship Award. In tions to tax cuts such as 2009, he was the recipient lower rates on income and a of the Dr. Gene Wells Ray John A. Williams new earned income tax credit Telecommunications Sysfor the working poor. tems Management (TSM) Williams is the founder and Lifetime Achievement Award and currently Chairman of Computer was inducted into the University of Services, Inc.(CSI). He served as Kentucky’s Gatton College of Busichairman of the board of the Fedness and Economics Hall of Fame. eral Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Also in 2009, the Paducah Area Louisville Branch; is a founder and Chamber presented him the Summit former president of the Association Award for leadership in education of Financial Technology (AFT); and poverty. He is a graduate of the and former chairman of CUBE (The University of Kentucky. Williams is Burroughs Computer Users). In currently serving as co-chair for the 2004, he was named Distinguished Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Citizen by the Paducah Area Cham- Leadership Institute for School ber of Commerce. In 2006, he Principals.
LET US TAKE YOU THERE IN STYLE,
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reater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation is a leader in the aggressive efforts to strategically reposition the Greater Owensboro Metropolitan Region as a dynamic and diversified region generating wealth, quality jobs and improving quality of place. Owensboro ranked 28th out of 398 metro areas nationally in job growth last year. Area Development Magazine named Owensboro a leading location and ranked the region in the Top Ten among Small Metros in growth and development nationally. The EDC fulfills its mission through the following:
New Business Attraction EDC employs a recruitment strategy, using a targeted approach to attract new companies. The EDC is a key partner with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Kentucky United, which markets and promotes Kentucky to companies and consultants. The volume of projects with the Cabinet has doubled over the past few years.
Existing Business Retention Support for existing businesses remains a top priority. EDC assists local companies with expansion and retention projects to help them better compete in the wider marketplace.
New Business Formation
Infrastructure Development
Emerging Ventures Center for Innovation is the arm of the EDC supporting new company formation. Emerging Ventures is responsible for promoting and supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and high tech company development. It operates the region’s high tech business accelerator program, the Centre for Business and Research.
The EDC has spearheaded support for key infrastructure projects such as Interstates 67 and 69, enhanced investment at the Riverport and Airport.
Workforce Development A skilled, tech-savvy workforce is a magnet for economic growth. EDC partners with schools and colleges so that Owensboro will remain on the forefront with cutting-edge workforce development programs such as apprenticeships, career pathway programs, unique degrees and internships. In 2012, Owensboro-Daviess County was named Kentucky’s first Work Ready Community.
Placemaking Quality of place and amenities are the key factor for people in today’s world when choosing a place to live. The EDC partners with the local governments to invest in the infrastructure, such as downtown Owensboro to create a quality place for talent and investment.
Investment In Economic Development Support for the work of the EDC is
paying dividends. Over the past two years $650,000 has been invested by local government and $260,000 has been invested by private sources supporting the EDC growth strategy. This financial support has lead to over $104 million in direct private business investment by firms supported by the EDC. Every dollar spend in support of the EDC translates to nearly $50 of private investment in the Owensboro
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World-renowned leaders to speak at Chamber event Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® at the Owensboro Christian Church in Owensboro on May 10, 2013. The event is presented by US Bank Home Mortgage, and tickets are on sale now. Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® is a oneday leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including Owensboro. Speakers for this year’s event include: • Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric • Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator • Mike Krzyzewski, Head men’s bas-
ketball coach, Duke University and Team USA • John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership expert • Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership consultant • LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012 movie Act of Valor • Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist, track & field • David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done and productivity expert
• Condolezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) , via exclusive Simply Lead video interview Last year, more than 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®. In its 14th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date. “It is one of the single most consolidated sources of leadership that I know of,” said Gavin Roberts, chairman of the Chamber board and Kentucky Bureau Insurance Agency Manager. “But it goes beyond that. I think this conference,
Two great networking opportunities in April The Chamber is adding a second Make a Business Connection in April! In addition to the 7:30 am session on April 18 at Tumbleweed, the Chamber is adding a lunchtime version on April 19. Join a new crowd at the Ramada Inn for lunch by 54 Pizza Express at 11:30 am. You will be able to pitch your business and why you are different than your competition to fellow members to build your referral and prospect base! Member Kevin Bruner, InfoServe, Inc. says, “To-date, I have met over 214 business professionals at MBC meetings. During each meeting I meet at least three people that
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although very focused on business and industry leadership, really shows you how to lead in life and set your own life goals.” “The Chamber is excited to offer this event in partnership with US Bank Home Mortgage and Chick-fil-A. Most of the time our Chamber members have to send their employees to larger cities, at a much higher cost to have access to leadership development like this,” said Chamber President and CEO Amy Jackson. Get your tickets today by calling the Chamber at 926-1860 or register online at www.owensboro.com/chamber. Ticket prices for Chamber Members are $65 before April 19 and $75 after that date. Non-members can purchase tickets for $85. Limited seating available!
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Austin Industrial 601 Innovative Way (270) 764-3084 Bass-N-More Bait & Tackle 1308 Triplett Street (270) 684-5999 Catholic Diocese of Owensboro 600 Locust Street (270) 683-1545 C-Leigh-C Salon & Boutique 3811 Highway 54, Suite 103 (270) 316-9133 Daviess County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office 212 St. Ann Street, Room 102 (270) 685-8474 Federal Fire & Security (270) 925-5214
Growing Minds Learning Center 721 Chuck Gray Court (270) 827-4652 Hayden Furniture 1100 East Fourth Street (270) 684-7241 Johnson Family Dentistry 722 Harvard Drive (270) 685-5242 Miles LP Gas 2760 Keller Road (270) 926-2421 Neely Insurance Agency 2120 Frederica Street (270) 684-9851 Pegasus Cycles, Inc. 2809 Veach Road (270) 683-4663
RiverPark EyeCare – Dr. Elizabeth Martin 221 Allen Street (270) 685-4966 Sanders, Inc. 1320 US 231 North (270) 298-0061 Service Master Mid-Kentucky 1051 Searcy Way Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-8500 SurfKY News Group Midtown Building, Suite 210 (270) 452-1472 Wasabi Express 636 Southtown Boulevard (270) 684-3500 Zion United Church of Christ 625 Allen Street (270) 683-3811
ribbon cuttings
Member anniversaries
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The Chamber would like to recognize those businesses celebrating anniversaries with us this month. Thank you for being a loyal member and supporting local commerce!
35 Years Wendell Foster’s
Campus for Developmental Disabilities
25 Years Big Rivers Electric Corporation Dr. Mark Fort DMD Evergreen Lawn Care Inc./ WeedMan Kentucky Mirror & Plate Glass Co., Inc. RC Bratcher Radiator, Welding & Automotive Tony Clark Realtors, LLC – Tony Clark
20 Years
Home Builders Association of Owensboro
10 Years
Schnitzelbank Catering
5 Years
CYLO – Connecting Young Leaders of Owensboro 200 East Third Street (270) 926-1860
Wasabi Express
636 Southtown Boulevard (270) 684-3500
ADventures Budweiser of Owensboro Excursions Junior League of Owensboro Land Shark Shredding Upper Room Music
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Renewals
Advanced Therapy Innovations Alphatek Solutions American Engineers, Inc. AT&T Autry’s Septic Tank Service, Inc. Brilliant Signs, Copies & Printing, LLC C12 Group of the Tri-State Circuit Court Clerk Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, Inc. Commodity Marketing Services Daviess County Public Schools Edward Jones, Kevin Young Edward Jones, Tycen Brock Enterprise Rent-A-CarDowntown Financial Freedom Partners, Jim Weafer CFP Greater Owensboro Realtor Association H & R Agri-Power Hausner Hard-Chrome of KY., Inc. HawesWay, Inc. Hearing Center Horn & France Insurance International Bar-B-Q Festival J.D. Byrider of Owensboro Just Rennie’s, LLC Kentucky Wesleyan College Kodiak Resources Inc. L. Steve Castlen Realtors, Diane Brancato
Manpower Mark S. Wheeler, D.M.D. Mechanical Consultants, Inc. Owensboro Convention Center Owensboro Goodwill Industries & Job Placement Owensboro Grain Holding Companies LLC Porter Paint Co. Rexel Southland Electrical Supplies Right to Life of Owensboro Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 Robert F. Kuphal, CPA SignPros Springs Urgent Care State Farm Insurance, J. Todd Inman Swank Salon Thacker, Bickel, Hodskins & Thacker, L.L.P. Unique Granite & Marble VE Creative Walgreens Wax Works, Inc. WBKR/WOMI WEHT NEWS 25 Gilmore Broadcasting Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center WFIE TV 14 Yager Materials, LLC
Reserve your 2013 Owensboro Has It! booth The 10th annual Owensboro Has It! Business Expo has been scheduled for Thursday, June 6th at the RiverPark Center from 3-7 pm. The Chamber’s BUY-LOCAL expo has evolved into an opportunity for more than 50 members a year to display their products, services and programs! Businesses that participate this year will receive advertising on the Chamber website and social media, in the weekly Chamber newsletter, on the radio, in the newspaper and at the May and June Rooster Booster Breakfast, along with exhibit space. Booths are now available for the
2013 Owensboro Has It! Business Expo. Booths are only $350 until April 26. After April 26, booths will be $400. To reserve your spot, visit www.owensboro.com/chamber to fill out a registration form. If you have questions, please call Jamie Roby at 926-1860 or email jroby@owensboro.com.
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CHAMBER MATTERS Ambassador of the Month Spotlight Belinda Abell – Impact Marketing Consultants
Save the Date Friday, August 23 • Owensboro Country Club Team reservation and sponsorship information for the Golf Classic will be coming your way soon!
The February Ambassador of the Month, Belinda Abell, has been a Chamber Ambassador since 1989. She has 20+ years of experience in Marketing/ Advertising and is CoOwner of Impact Marketing Consultants. She is active in the community, serving on the boards
of Girls Inc., Owensboro Family YMCA, and is very active in her church. A vocal proponent of local business, Abell believes that being an active Chamber member strengthens her business, as well as the entire business community.
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