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CHAMBER MATTERS April 2014

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Rooster Booster emcee reveal

This Week! The time has come to reveal the new emcee of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Com-merce’s monthly Rooster Booster. At 7:30 a.m. this Thursday, April 3, at the Owensboro Convention Center, the mystery will come to an end with the reveal of who will follow in the footsteps of Kirk Kirkpatrick, the retired emcee. A teaser video was shown at the March Rooster Booster to get people guessing at what’s com-ing next. To view the video, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZUG7ENlQ0c and log your guess!

April 3, 2014Owensboro Convention Center, 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Brad Thomas, kentucky Cabinet for economic Development –

export InitiativesRegister online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber

or call (270) 926-1860

Rooster Booster Breakfast

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3 RoosterBooster Breakfast Owensboro Convention Center 7:30 a.m.

3 RibbonCutting– RossMedical 410 Southtown Blvd. 12:15 p.m.

7 RibbonCutting– TheCrème CoffeeHouse 109 East Second St. 12:15 p.m.

11 NewMemberLunch Chamber Office 11:30 a.m.

14 AdvocacyCommittee Meeting Commerce Center Conference Room 12 p.m.

During the week of March 17-21, Chamber Ambassadors, board mem-bers, volunteers and staff visited as many of the Chamber’s 900 mem-bers as physically possible.

Called Member Madness, the second annual event created some buzz, a lot of fun and member-to-member connections throughout the community.

The Chamber would like to thank all those who participated in the 2014 Member Madness Campaign and congratulate the winners of the following awards:

• Most member update forms col-

lected – LeAnne Musick of Musick Studios

• Most old chamber window clings collected – Michael Vanover of Hel-ton Insurance Agency

• Oldest window cling found – Gordon Wilkerson of Wells Fargo Advisors

• Most social media check-ins – LeAnne Musick of Musick Studios

• Most creative member visit photo – LeAnne Musick of Musick Studios

• Most visits made – 1st place – Wes Roberts of Neace Lukens Insur-ance, runner-up, Michael Vanover of Helton Insurance

2014 Member Madness was a success!April

calendarAmy JAckson, PresIdent & ceo

ajackson@owensboro.com

JIm demAIo, VIce PresIdent –

membershIP deVeloPmentjdemaio@owensboro.com

susAn hIgh, AccountIng mAnAgershigh@owensboro.com

JessIcA kIrk, executIVe AssIstAnt & eVents coordInAtorjkirk@owensboro.com

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owensboro, ky 42302-0825 • (270) 926-1860 •

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Kentucky merchandise exports in-creased 14.3 percent in 2013 over 2012, growing from $22.1 billion to $25.3 billion – a record high export level for the state. Kentucky’s merchandise export sales in 2013 outpaced its 2012 figures in many countries, including: Saudi Arabia (up 381 percent), France (up 135 percent), Colombia (up 93 percent), the United Arab Emirates (up 79 percent) and Spain (up 51 percent). To help the Greater Owensboro region learn more about the opportunities, Brad Thomas will address the April Rooster Booster crowd.

Brad leads a team dedicated to grow-ing Kentucky’s economy by assisting

Kentucky’s largest business sector, entrepreneurship, at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. As part of his duties, Brad manages the Governor’s Kentucky Export Initiative, an effort that brings together agencies and organiza-tions across the state to facilitate interna-tional trade opportunities for Kentucky businesses in a consolidated and consis-tent manner.

Comprised of government entities, business organizations and trade experts, the KEI goal is simple – to increase Kentucky exports, which will lead to new Kentucky jobs and create diversified markets for Kentucky products.

Brad is also responsible for supervising a staff that works to assist entrepreneurial growth through an array of programs, including consultation, financial assis-tance and government procurement. As a 24-year state government employee, Brad has also worked with the Tax Increment Financing program since its inception and today is the primary contact for the program.

Prior to his work with the Cabinet, Brad worked 17 years with the Depart-ment of Revenue in compliance and tax policy. Currently, Brad lives in Frankfort with his wife, Reneé, and three children, Logan, Canyon and Carson.

Kentucky Exports on the Rise Rooster Booster speaker Brad Thomas to address the trend

It has been a year of significant change for the Greater Owensboro Region and the Greater Owensboro Economic Develop-ment Corp. We have new leaders at major institutions and businesses, a new conven-tion center and hundreds of millions of dollars in new development.

While change is often difficult, it is something we must continually embrace. With all of the positive momentum this community is experiencing, complacency is now our new worst enemy. At GO-EDC,

we will continue to forge ahead, by con-tinuing our strategy of “Talent, Innovation and Place” that is already reaping rewards.

Our existing industries continue to be

excellent employers, despite what has been a difficult and painful recession. Our entrepreneurs continue to innovate and grow our economy through exciting new products and services offered not only to our region, but to the world, as well.

In the coming months, we will be offer-ing new programs to existing industries, such as facilities manager forums, while broadening our offerings to entrepreneurs and enhancing services to the Centre for Business and Research.

Ultimately, this economy is about people. Our desires. Our choices. Our families. Our opportunities. Above all else, those of us at GO-EDC strive to keep all of the people of this region in mind with every action, with every service and in every business day. We will be calling on the talented citizens of Owensboro and Daviess County to continue their incred-ible level of engagement in our efforts, and we look forward to serving this region for many years to come.

go edc to sponsor April rooster booster breakfast

Brad Thomas

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Stephanie Stratton is a marketing representative for Disaster Team and Building by Wayne Baker. She has been an ambassador with the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce for five years.

At Disaster Team, they understand that disaster strikes at any time. That is why Disaster Team is on call 24/7, 365 days a year to respond to all of your emergency needs. They specialize in fire restoration, emer-gency flood service, water restora-tion, odor control, mold remediation, storm damage and trauma clean up. Additionally, their content clean-ing facility is only one of 20 in the United States. Thank you Stephanie and Disaster Team for your work and commitment to the Chamber!

Ambassador of the Month

Stephanie Stratton

Ashley Furniture3250 highland Pointe drive • (270) 240-5544

Atlantis health club and boot camp4101 carter road • (270) 686-1972

big o’ movers768 Alexandria Place • (270) 925-5794

cape Air109A east second st.• (314) 616-9730

empire supply llc2125 triplett st.• (270) 691-0620

td’s tuff decisions2201 Frederica st. • (270) 683-9897

Peacocks and Pearls boutique3811 kentucky 54, suite 103 • (270) 926-7467

hampton Inn & suites downtown/Waterfront

401 West second st. • (270) 685-2005

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new membersdaVita home dialysis(270) 691-96053250 kidron Valley Wayowensboro, ky 42303

hagan’s outdoor equipment - salem dr.(270) 684-8488325 salem drowensboro, ky 42303

hagan’s outdoor equipment - Philpot(270) 729-4721old highway 54 eastPhilpot, ky 42366

ross medical education center(270) 684-5334410 southtown blvd. owensboro, ky 42303

Woody Woodward - help office of owensboro(270) 685-49711316 W 4th stowensboro, ky 42301

Aid the homeless, Inc.(270) 685-49772850 Ferrell crescentowensboro, ky 42303

Air evac lifeteam(812) 568-6488617 West delawareevansville In 47710

Pure barre owensboro(270) 313-56362680 Frederica st.owensboro, ky 42301

b2b cFo812-306-19575688 Inverness dr.newburgh In 47630

holiday Inn express(270) 685-24333220 West Parrish Ave.owensboro, ky 42301

storm Insurance llc - Jennifer Farmer(270) 685-24381401 spring bank dr.owensboro, ky 42303

storm Insurance llc - melanie hardesty(270) 685-24381401 spring bank dr.owensboro, ky 42303

storm Insurance llc - scott stoermer (270) 685-24381401 spring bank dr.owensboro, ky 42303

storm Insurance llc - tom roberts(270) 685-24381401 spring bank dr.owensboro, ky 42303

creation gardens ‘’What chefs Want’’(270) 929-16335425 Willow brook lpowensboro, ky 42301

Pet Food center, llc(270) 684-95552744 Frederica stowensboro, ky 42301

eesI - energy engineering solutions, Inc.(270) 684-57654104 mason Woods lnowensboro, ky 42303

owensboroconcept designs(270) 903-8352204 Phillips ct.owensboro, ky 42303

giving back magazine(270) 925-69782419 Allen st.owensboro, ky 42303

shane cox Insurance, Inc.(270) 852-4846Po box 1786owensboro, ky 42302

calhoun construction services, llc(502) 493-13322408 Plantside drivelouisville ky 40299

lifeline homecare(270) 684-84152727 breckenridge st.owensboro, ky 42303

Wimp Art(270) 903-08883304 lewis laneowensboro, ky 42301

Wku - continuing and Professional development(270) 745-19162355 nashville rdbowling green, ky 42101

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member renewalsharold’s economy cleaners & laundrycliff hagan boys & girls club, Inc.Industrial contractorscentury 21 Partners, matthew schelldismas charities of owensborohelton Insurance Agencytitan Fabricators, Inc.daviess county AttorneyJim Weafer cFP - Financial Freedom Partnersswan cleaners & shirt laundrylipscomb hydra cleaning / Professional carpet cleaninggreater owensboro realtor Associationgavilon grainPeoplemark, Inc.springs urgent care

towne square Animal hospitalWestern kentucky regional blood centerWills Animal hospitalbrilliant signs, copies & Printing, llcbrowns Valley Vineyarddavid york & AssociatesFederal Fire and securitygreat harvest bread co.rnA rental, llcWard Family dentistry, Psc.William g barron enterprises Inc.yellowbanks lawn and landscape, llcAeP Indiana michigan Powerkamuf brothers Farmsglenmore distilleryPuzzle Pieces, Inc.cheer ZoneriverValley behavioral health

tapscottsunited Way of the ohio ValleyAglA life & retirementstate Farm Insurance, J. todd Inmanbuffalo Wild WingsIndependence banksmith & butterfield office Productssubwaycentury mortgage companyJust rennie’s, llcneely Insurance Agency, llcAnnand lee Pllcthompson & Frey Family and cosmetic dentistrygary’s Fleur de lis, FloristhawesWay, Inc.road sprinkler Fitters local union 669

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Connecting Young Leaders of Owensboro (CYLO) develops members by empowering them to grow the community. CYLO, led by chairwoman Robynn Clark of 5/3 Bank, has a strong series of professional development and networking events planned for the 40 and younger crowd. Member-ship in the CYLO group is only $50, and can be applied for online at http://cypowensboro.com/ to get invited to and attend some of these events, including:

• April 17 – Resume Building Class at Kentucky Wesleyan Col-lege – 6 p.m.

• May 8 – Elevator Pitch Train-ing

• June 12 – Leadership Round-table – Handling Conflict and Negotiation

• Sept. 6 – Lady in Red philan-thropic fundraiser

Several networking events such as Tuesday Taste at local restau-rants is also being planned. Don’t miss out…join CYLO today!

One way your Chamber investment is working 24/7 for you is through the www.owensboro.com/chamber website. The website, getting thou-sands of visitors monthly, is mobile-friendly and has features that we hope all members can take advantage of.

1. Post your jobs. Any member can post open positions to our job bank, which is shared with many of our partner universities and the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corpora-tion’s Owensboro Works job bank, as well.

2. Post Hot Deals. You can offer a member-to-member coupon or a great deal for anyone visiting the site to use. It could be a discount on services, a percent off any purchase or a free analysis when looking at business-to-business connections.

3. Use the website as your landing page. Some of our members do not have their own web-

site, but, with the help of our business directory, you can use our website as a landing page and put pictures, descriptions, deals, links to social media outlets and more. It’s easy to do!

4. Share your events on our calendar. If you have an event that you want people to see when visiting our site, you can add it!

All these features and more can be managed and created in the member’s only Member Login tab of our website. If you don’t know your user-name or password, just type in your email address and a new password will be generated and sent to you right away. Questions? Call us … we’ll be glad to help!

Make every part of your membership invest-ment work for you with a few simple steps … log in today so the most up-to-date information can be displayed on your behalf.

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