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November 7, 2013Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m.

SPEAKER: Dr. James Ramsey, University of Louisville President

Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860

Rooster Booster Breakfast

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5 Ribbon Cutting – Time for You Concierge & Events ChamberOffice– 200EastThirdStreet 12:15pm

7 Rooster Booster Breakfast OwensboroChristianChurch 7:30am

13 Ribbon Cutting – Caretenders 2200EastParrishAvenue 12:15pm

20 Whatcha Need to Know Wednesdays – Challenging Employee Relations HomeBuildersAssociation ofOwensboro 11:30am

21 Make a Business Connection Tumbleweed 7:30am

21 Small Business Committee ChamberOffice Noon

Founded in 1973, Riney Hancock CPAs (RH) set out to be a focused firm dedicated to providing timely, quality services, focused on solutions, through commitment, excel-lence and innovation.

In 1989, interested in becoming more of a regional firm, RH merged with Roy Cobb, CPA in Evansville. With offices in Owens-boro and Evans-ville the firm is able to meet the financial and business needs of their clients in the tri-state area.

With seven shareholders and a professional and support staff of 23 team members, RH continues an atmo-sphere of “excellence” in everything they do. This, coupled with a philosophy of always doing what is in the best interest of their cli-ents, while maintaining their independence and integrity. RH’s mission statement is simply…. “To be our clients most valued and trusted financial advisors.”

RH’s financial advisors are continually striving for innovative ways to solve their clients’ problems and offer value-added advice. RH employees are more than just your client service team – they are part of a network of local professionals who care deeply about one another, their clients and their community. The bottom line; RH’s people enjoy people.

To say they have been in business for 40 years is not the firm’s most defining accom-plishment. It is their growth into an experi-enced firm of highly specialized CPAs and financial advisors who have helped clients succeed, grow and increase their profitability. Their success is Riney Hancock’s success!

To learn more about the services Riney Hancock CPAs provides, visit their Website at www.rineyhancock.com.

Riney Hancock CPAs to sponsor November Rooster Booster

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AMY JACKSON, PRESIDENT & CEO

ajackson@owensboro.com

JIM DEMAIO, VICE PRESIDENT –

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENTjdemaio@owensboro.com

SUSAN HIGH, ACCOUNTING MANAGERshigh@owensboro.com

JAMIE ROBY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

jroby@owensboro.com

ANNDREA CONDER,OFFICE ASSISTANT

aconder@owensboro.com

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

Follow us on Twitter @GOCHAMBER

GAVIN ROBERTS, BOARD CHAIR

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The University of Louisville’s 17th president, Dr. James R. Ramsey has led the university through a time of dra-matic change. President since Novem-ber 2002, Ramsey’s tenure has been marked by unprecedented improve-ments in the quality of incoming students, prestigious student awards, research, faculty accomplishment and philanthropy. UofL is graduating nearly 1,000 more students each year, its graduation rate has increased 60 per-cent and research spending has more than doubled since Ramsey became president. The Belknap campus has transformed from primarily a com-

muter campus to a dynamic, vibrant place where more than 5,000 students live in university or affiliated housing and enjoy new eating, entertaining and recreation options.

A frequent national speaker and writer on economic issues, Ramsey has received numerous awards includ-ing the Greater Louisville Inc. Silver Fleur-De-Lis in 2012 and 2011, Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award in 2012, Kosair Charities’ Sam Swope Community Leadership Award in 2011, Ad Federation of Louisville’s Louisvillian of the Year Award in 2010, the Volunteers of America (Kentucky)

Volunteer Spirit Award in 2008, the Governor’s Association’s Outstanding Public Service Award in 2001 and Ken-tucky’s Distinguished Economist of the Year in 1999.

Before assuming U of L’s top post, Ramsey served as senior policy advisor and state budget director for the Com-monwealth of Kentucky and senior pro-fessor of economics and public policy at U of L. He has held administrative and faculty positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, West-ern Kentucky University, Loyola Uni-versity, the University of Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State University.

University of Louisville President to speak at November Rooster Booster

Dr. James R. Ramsey

The Chamber recently unveiled a new website at www.owensboro.com/chamber. Not only does the site feature a new updated look that is easier to navigate; new features have been added that will benefit all Chamber members. Members can now post “Hot Deals,” events on the internal calendar, and post employment opportuni-ties at your business.

In the first three weeks of the site being up, it generated 30% more page views then the previous website did in the same amount of time. The Chamber Directory

is now easier to search and provides more information about fellow Chamber mem-bers than ever before, like the ability to view the member’s Facebook and Twitter pages, map their location on Google Maps, and watch a video about the company.

Businesses can visit the member portal at http://business.chamber.owensboro.com/login/ or call the Chamber at 926-1860 to request a copy of their referral report, showing how many times their business has been viewed on the member directory in a certain period of time.

Chamber website has new lookwww.owensboro.com/chamber

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Chai’s Martial Arts409 Salem Drive(270) 683-7674

AnITConsultantPO Box 22998(270) 883-1450

GetSetGo400 Salem Drive, Suite I-13

(270) 225-8777

54 Pizza Express1700 Starlite Drive

(270) 683-5454

The Scrub Shoppe2800 Yale Place, Suite 3

(270) 683-3333

Jagoe Homes – Woodstone Model6359 Autumn Valley Trace

(270) 684-0639

Mediation & Counseling Center of Western KY, Inc.

2400 Friendship Drive, Suite B(270) 852-6516

The UPS Store636 Southtown Blvd. Unit 5

(270) 685-2073

Carleo’s Food & SpiritsAlvey Park Drive, Suite 1

(270) 684-0290

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Aquascapes Pools & Spas Superstore3332 Villa Pointe Drive Suite 106Owensboro, KY 42303(270) 684-1008 Baskin Robbins3245 Mount Moriah AvenueOwensboro, KY 42303(812) 319-2889 Bountiful Blessings Catering & More2623 Cravens AvenueOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 231-3125

Father’s Country Hams6313 State Route 81Bremen, KY 42325(270) 525-3554 Lodan Jewelry and Design Studio317 Park Plaza DriveOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 663-0399 Mediation & Counseling Center of Western Kentucky, Inc.2400 Friendship Drive, Suite BOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 852-6516

NuSkin2044 Griffith AvenueOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 485-1971 Red Lobster3410 Frederica StreetOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 926-4044 ServiceMaster Floor Care by Fiorella2927 Waterside WayOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 926-8576 The Springs Medial Lab2200 East Parrish Avenue, Building H, #102Owensboro, KY 42303(270) 683-7991

new MembersThe Chamber would like to recognize those businesses celebrating anniversaries with us this month. Thank you for being a loyal member and supporting local commerce!

39 Years The Arc of Owensboro, Inc./Opportunity Center Workshop, Inc. 34 YearsKamuf, Pace & Kamuf 32 YearsAnthony W. Durall, DMDFour Seasons Heating & CoolingGreen River Area Federal Credit UnionHomes by Benny ClarkOhio Valley Surgical SpecialistsOwensboro HealthRBS Design Group ArchitectureWorth Insurance Group 26 YearsOffice of Employment & Training 10 Years Comfort KeepersRNA Rental LLCTri-State Mailing Systems, Inc. 5 YearsErnie Davis & Sons Mechanical, Inc.Hyland Filter Service Owensboro, Inc.Marijane Salmon InteriorsMid-Continent University-ADVANTAGEOn Time Fab, Inc.

The Chamber has hired a new team member to assist its efforts to provide member benefits, legislative leadership and continued growth to its more than 900 members. Jim DeMaio joined the Chamber team on October 28 as the Vice President - Membership Development.

DeMaio has served as a Cham-ber Ambassador, and most recently as the Vice Chair of the Ambas-sadors in 2013. He is a graduate of the Emerge Owensboro leadership development program. He has been a realtor in the Greater Owensboro market since 2002 and earned the Century 21 Masters Award for Pro-duction in 2012. He is a director at-large for the Kentucky Associa-tion of Realtors, and was pivotal in securing their annual conference moving to Owensboro in 2015. In

2011, he was the President of the Greater Owensboro Realtor Associa-tion as well.

“We are excited Jim is now on-board with the Chamber team. Our goals in this position are to expand our leadership and advocacy efforts, as well as improve upon our mem-bership services. We have tremen-dous strength in numbers through our members, and Jim brings a great passion for the purpose of the Chamber in this new role,” said Amy Jackson, President and CEO.

In his role at the Chamber, DeMaio has responsibility for all aspects of the membership develop-ment process, including recruitment and retention, member services, sponsorship sales, advocacy efforts, and leadership of the Chamber Ambassadors.

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Member Renewals54 Pizza ExpressAK Industries Inc dba Lee Door ProductsAll Blessings International Kentucky Adoption Services, Inc.Allstate Insurance, Janet AdamsAmerican Cancer SocietyBenchmark Properties, Inc.Big River Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.Cambron Body Shop, Inc.Chase BankDaramic, LLCDavid Hocker & Associates, Inc.Daviess County Farm Bureau FederationDesigns & Signs by GinaDr. Mark Fort DMDEbelhar FarmsEnvision Contractors LLCEvergreen Lawn Care Inc./WeedmanFamous BistroFirst Baptist ChurchGambrinus Libation EmporiumHarold’s Economy Cleaners & LaundryHayden FarmsHealthparkHeritage Christian SchoolHypnosis Institute of KentuckyITumble & BounceDaisy James

Johnny Warren FarmsJohnson’s Dance StudioKentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Robert EdgeKentucky Office for the BlindKosair Children’s HospitalL. Steve Castlen Realtors, Diane BrancatoLimos By KnightMartin Custom Building Inc.Marty Jacobs, AttorneyMayfield Hodges Automotive ServicesOffice of Employment & TrainingOhio Valley Nephrology Associates, P.S.C.Old Hickory Bar-B-Q, Inc.Owensboro Chapter of the NAACPOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeOwensboro Daviess County Convention & Visitors BureauOwensboro Dermatology Associates PSCOwensboro Family Eye Care Owensboro Lions ClubOwensboro Public SchoolsOwensboro Riverport AuthorityOwensboro Sister CitiesOwensboro-Daviess County Industrial Foundation

Pat Hayden MovingPhysicians Eye CenterPizzaRomaPizzaRoma (Hwy 60 East Location)Regional Land Title CompanyRegional Water Resource AgencyRiney Hancock CPAs PSCRiverfront AppraisalsRiverValley Behavioral HealthRoad Builders & Parkway Construction, LLC

Robert F. Kuphal, CPASam’s ClubSignProsSouthern Indiana Chapter/NECASprings Urgent CareSt. Mary of the Woods Catholic SchoolUniFirst CorporationUS Bank Home Mortgage, Karen CarperValor OilWathen Pest Control Co.Weir’s Photo

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PAIDOWENSBORO, KY

PERMIT #218

On October 30, the Chamber, City of Owensboro, Daviess County Fiscal Court, and Greater Owensbo Economic Develop-ment Corporation revealed the Greater Owensboro Com-munity Priorities List in preparation for the 2014 budget year of the Kentucky Legislature.

Greater Owensboro Community Priorities List revealed Community Priorities List

Capital Priorities:

• OCTCAdvancedTechnologyCenterPhaseII

• WesternKentuckyUniversity–OwensboroClassroomBuildingPhaseII

• GraduateMedicalCenter

• Downtownparkinggarage

• InternationalBluegrassMusicCenter

Community Priorities List

Transportation Priorities:

• UpgradestofutureI-67corridor

• ContinuedI-69upgrades,includingspurstoOwensboro-DaviessCounty

• Hwy60outoffloodplain

• StudyanddesignofanOuterLoopforOwensboro

• WideningofThruston-DermontRoad

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