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CHAMBER MATTERS MAR 2013
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2013 Board of Directors
March 7, 2013Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m.
Speaker: kentucky Secretary of State alison Lundergan Grimes
Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860
Rooster Booster Breakfast
Back Row: Matt Hayden, Tammy Maglinger, JAT Mountjoy, Mark Martin, Rick Kamuf, Gordon Wilcher, Ed Riney, Adam Hancock, L. Steve Castlen, Malcolm Bryant, T. Tommy Littlepage, Ken Lawson Front Row: George Wathen, Darrell Higginbotham, Debbie Benedek, Gavin C. Roberts, Michael F. Beckwith, Kathy Oliver
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2 FarmCityBreakfast Apollo High School 7:30a.m.
5 QuickBooksTrainingby Gorman&Associates Commerce Center 9a.m.and2p.m.
7 RoosterBoosterBreakfast Owensboro Christian Church 7:30a.m.
8 NewMemberBreakfast Chamber Office 7:30a.m.
18 SmallBusinessCommittee Meeting Commerce Center 11:30a.m.
19AdvocacyCommittee Meeting Commerce Center 11:30a.m.
20 MemberMadnessKickoff Chamber Office 5p.m.
21 MakeaBusiness Connection Tumbleweed 7:30a.m.
26 RibbonCutting– C-Leigh-CSalon& Boutique 3811 Highway 54, Suite 103 12:15p.m.
27 RibbonCutting– GrowingMindsLearning Center 721 Chuck Gray Court 12:15p.m.
28 RibbonCutting– DesignsForYou Chamber Office 12:15p.m.
The 2 a.m. phone call is almost never good news. Imagine that phone call is letting you know that there was a sprinkler head leak and 2 inches of water is on the floor of your business or a frayed cord finally shorted out and soot is cover-ing everything in your office. What do you do? Who do you call? As a national leader in damage restora-tion, SERVPRO has the scalable resources needed to respond quickly to large scale restoration projects. Our Large Loss Teams are strategi-cally positioned throughout the coun-try and have the expertise, equipment and trained personnel to handle natu-ral disasters and large commercial disaster recovery projects.
There’s never a convenient time for fire or water damage to strike your
business. Every hour spent clean-ing up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need. Locally owned, SERVPRO of Daviess County proudly serves Owensboro, Daviess County, and surrounding areas and its professionals are available 24 hours a day and have the expertise, training and equipment required to put you back in business. The first step to reopening your doors is just a telephone call (270) 683-1888 or a click away.
Whether you need your business cleaned up or dried out, SERVPRO of Daviess County Professionals will be there to help make it “Like it never even happened.”
ServPro of Daviess County sponsoring
March Rooster Booster
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Amy JAckson, PresIdent & ceo
mIssy GAnt, membershIP [email protected]
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JAmIe roby, executIVe AssIstAnt
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 • www.owensboro.com/chamber
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Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is the speaker for the March Rooster Booster. Grimes is Kentucky’s 76th Secretary of State and only current female Constitutional Offi-cer.
In 2011, Secretary Grimes left her successful law practice to dedi-cate herself full time to serving the citizens of Kentucky and further-ing her commitment to creating jobs, encouraging business growth,
promoting civics education and increasing participation in elec-tions. Secretary Grimes is a native of Maysville, Kentucky.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, where she served as a trustee to the Board of Directors. Secretary Grimes obtained her law degree, graduating with honors, from Amer-ican University, Washington Col-lege of Law, in Washington, D.C.
Kentucky Secretary of State to speak about ‘Ballots to Business’
at March Rooster BoosterIt can sometimes be overwhelm-
ing to figure out how to make the most of your Chamber membership, given the diversity and demands of business owners, managers and employees. The Chamber team would like to help you increase the return on your dues investment, and would like to invite new members to attend a casual, members-only breakfast. We’ll provide an overview of Chamber programs, answer your questions, and help you connect with other new members. The first break-fast will be held on March 8th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the Chamber office. Please call Jamie Roby at 926-1860 or email [email protected] if you would like to attend!
First New Member Breakfast of 2013
on March 8
Alison lundergAn grimes
We need your help!In celebration of the
Chamber’s Centennial, we cleaned out the attic and found some amazing historical pictures. Unfortunately, we do not know
the names of any of these men or when this photo was taken. If you have any information on this photo, please call the Chamber at 926-1860!
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The 2013 Board of Direc-tors for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has com-mitted to six strategic goals for the member-based organization, and have prioritized two criti-cal issues for 2013. The Board, led by Gavin C. Roberts as the Chair, is a 19 member board with diverse business background and interests.
“We have a strong board focused the future of transporta-tion in Owensboro, as well as the changing healthcare land-scape for our members, among other things,” said Roberts. “The mission of the Chamber is to
advance the economic prosperity of Greater Owensboro, and we
have a lot of momentum to build on throughout the business com-
munity.”Roberts encourages all mem-
bers with an interest in the pro-grams and advocacy efforts to consider joining one of the vol-unteer committees, which meet monthly.
Those include:• Agriculture Committee• Advocacy Committee• Chamber Ambassadors• Small Business Committee• Transportation Committee
(New in 2013)•Healthcare Committee
(New in 2013)Call the Chamber office at 926-
1860 to sign-up or learn more.
2013 Chamber strategic goals developing
ribbon cuttings
ronald Lee Logsdon community center at President’s Place
2400 Friendship drive
(270) 686-1700
Fifth third bank500 Frederica street
(270) 926-4020
Legalshield - Independent Associate collin Allen
(270) 314-4192
1. Grow membership by pro-viding exceptional value and service.
2. Create opportunities and advance the success of small businesses.
3. Develop and connect leaders for the future of Greater Owensboro.
4. Demonstrate the Chamber’s leadership and collaborative role in Greater Owensboro.
5. Advocate to improve the busi-ness environment and competitive-ness of Greater Owensboro.
6. Operate the Chamber with innovation, integrity, creativity and efficiency.
2013 Strategic Goals
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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!
40 Yearsunited Way of the ohio Valley
35 Yearsmark s. Wheeler, dmd, Psc
15 Yearsbrilliant signs, copies and Printing, LLc
10 Yearsowensboro Goodwill Industries & Job Placement
5 YearsJ.d. byrider of owensboroJ.I. hass co. Inc sIho Insurance servicessubway
big o’ movers768 Alexandria(270) 925-5794 cheetah clean carwash3621 ralph Avenueowensboro, ky 42303 dalisha’s desserts1010 Allen street, suite 200(270) 543-1694 ecig source426 salem drive, suite 100(270) 925-2144
Intellisuite technologies, Inc.585 Fulton drive(877) 792-7099 kentucky realty brokerage, LLc1401 springbank drive, suite 8(270) 316-4952
Lipscomb hydra cleaning/Professional carpet cleaning515 salem drive(866) 542-9569
murphy sewing machine company420 triplett street(270) 684-5566
Progressive sports therapy/Progressive rehab Inc.1605 scherm road(270) 685-9499 young Life of Greater owensboro418 West third street(270) 724-0302
Utilize Make a Business Connection to earn referrals
The more people you know, the more successful your business is likely to be. Make a Business Connection is a free networking event that allows you to “talk up” your business with other local business leaders. It’s a great way to gain referrals from other busi-nesses and exchange business cards, discount coupons or other promotional items.
Make a Business Connection is on March 21st from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, at Tumbleweed res-taurant, 5257 Frederica Street.
Tumbleweed will also provide free breakfast! No reservations are necessary.
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member renewalsAcme Plumbing & heatingAeP Indiana michigan PowerAlliance real estate, Auction &
estate servicesAtmos energy corporationbathrooms in 1 WeekbnI - tuesdays with moneyboardwalk Pipeline Partnersbowen tire companybrescia universitycape Aircarpets unlimited Flooring centercAsA of ohio Valley, Inc.century 21 Partners, brenda Leechampion Ford Lincoln mazdacity of owensboroclemens, Guthrie & Wurthcolby’s Fine Food and spiritscomfort suites owensborocomputer dave Pc repaircup cakerydaviess county sheriff’s officedebruce Graindismas charities of owensborodon moore chevrolet-cadillac,
Inc.e.m. Ford & company and money conceptsebelhar Whitehead PLLcedward Jones, mary G. embryFifth third bankGardner Insurance AgencyGlenmary sistersGlenn Funeral home and crematory, Inc.haley-mcGinnis & owensboro Funeral homehampton Innhannan supply companyharry roberts Plumbing &
heatinghelton Insurance AgencyJohnny Warren FarmsJohnson, depp & Quisenberry
keith riney Farmskenergy corp.kentucky Farm bureau Insurance
- doc harrisLamar outdoor AdvertisingLegends team sportsLowe’s of owensboro, Inc.malco theatresmurray state university sbdcold national bankowensboro career development Assoc., Inc.owensboro surgery centerowensboro-shrmPeoplemark, Inc.Physicians Affiliated care, PscPnc bankriverside transport, Incselfrefindsitco, LLcsmart choicesmith & butterfield office Productssouth central bank of daviess countysouthern tank & manufacturing
co., Inc.swan cleaners & shirt Laundrythompson & Frey Family and cosmetic dentistrythompson homes, Inc.time Warner cable business classtimmons electric co., Inc. (tecI)titan Fabricators, Inc.tom Watson’s Prosthetics &
orthoticstowne square Animal hospitaltoyotetsu mid Americatumbleweedtwin rivers nursing and rehabupright communicationsVan meter InsuranceWills Animal hospitalWright Implement
We are MAD about our MEM-BERS! On March 21-22, expect to see Chamber Ambassadors, staff and board members running around the Greater Owensboro area in a mad dash. We want to say thank you to all of our loyal Chamber members and plan on visiting as many members as pos-sible in two days! If you are interested in partici-pating in Member Mad-ness, call the Chamber at 926-1860.
Member Madness Event to kick off in March
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On Thursday, February 7th, the Emerge Owensboro Lead-ership class visited local legis-lators at the Capital in Frank-fort. This group of community leaders met with Representa-tive Tommy Thompson, Repre-sentative Jim Glenn and Sena-tor Joe Bowen to discuss what was happening in the General
Session and voice their opin-ions about what our commu-nity needs to move forward, most importantly, Interstate 67. The Emerge group then sat in on House and Senate sessions, hearing discussion of Senate Bill 2, dealing with pension reform, among other things.
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