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Laura M. Knoth will address the 2012 drought and its effects on local, state and global econo-mies.

Knoth serves as the executive director for the Ken-tucky Corn Growers and Kentucky Small Grain Growers Associations, where she works with grower leaders to provide promotion, marketing, education, grassroots and membership programs to nearly 7,000 grain farmers across the Common-wealth.

Prior to accepting her current position, Knoth served the Kentucky Farm Bureau for 18 years, most recently as director of the Public Affairs Division. In this position, she supervised Ken-tucky Farm Bureau’s public affairs activities, including state and national lobbying, policy development programs, political education, natural resources, local affairs and commodity activities.

She also served as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s director of natural and environmental resources

and as an area program director, working with county Farm Bureaus in 12 Western Kentucky counties to coordinate member service and policy implementation programs.

Knoth is a graduate of the University of Ken-tucky, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture with an emphasis in natural resources and environmental economics. She worked as an environmental consultant with private industry before joining Kentucky Farm Bureau.

October Rooster Booster to address affect of drought on economy

October 4, 2012Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m.

Laura Knoth, Executive Director, KY Corn Growers AssociationRegister online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber

or call (270) 926-1860

Rooster Booster Breakfast

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AMY JACKSON, PRESIDENT & CEO

ajackson@owensboro.com

MISSY GANT, MEMBERSHIP MANAGERmgant@owensboro.com

SUSAN HIGH, ACCOUNTING MANAGERshigh@owensboro.com

JAMIE ROBY, ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANTjroby@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

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MICHAEL F. BECKWITH, BOARD CHAIR

Thank you to the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office, who will sponsor the October 4 Rooster Booster.

The Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service currently has a staff of five extension agents, three program assistants, four support staff and a host of volunteers and volunteer leaders serving the people of Daviess County. Extension volunteers contribute an average of over $300,000 worth of time to our community each year.

The Kentucky Cooperative Exten-sion Service is the most comprehensive outreach and engagement program at the University of Kentucky. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through research-based education. The Cooperative Extension Service deliv-ers information, education, and solutions. We grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives. As part of the Cooperative Exten-sion Service, the Daviess County office offers many programs and resources to assist you. Our office is located on the Owensboro Community and Technical College campus, 4800A New Hartford Road, phone 270-685-8480.

Some of our services include soil test-ing, diagnostic services for plant diseases, insects, weeds and management recom-mendations, field trials, youth programs, assistance with household and personal budget planning, food and nutrition edu-

cation programs, parenting education, life skills training, safety education, field visits, and leadership training.

Educational programming includes extension master gardeners, 4-H clubs and projects, nutrition and healthy life-styles, safe living, homemaker clubs,

pesticide applicator training, agriculture commodity meetings, and promoting tourism. One of the most recent and more visible tourism projects is the Daviess County Barn Quilts. These extension vol-unteers have painted over 100 barn quilts in Daviess County.

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A & K ConstructionAleris Rolled ProductsAll Blessings International/ Kentucky Adoption Services, Inc.Ameriprise Financial, Watson, Chaney & AssociatesBluegrass Design & Powder CoatingBridge Pointe ChurchBrown and Brown of Kentucky/ The Anderson GroupBurlington Civil Inc.Cabinets UnlimitedCarpet One Floor and HomeCartridge DepotCayce Mill SupplyCentury 21 Partners, Glenn AshbyCentury 21 Partners, Jim DeMaioCentury Mortgage CompanyCintas CorporationCity of HawesvilleCommercial Warehousing, Inc.Community Home Health CareCrandall’s Home FurnishingsDavid P. Russell, MDDaviess County Fiscal Courtde-AM-RON Building Systems, LLCDiggers, Inc.Dr. Bradley BakerE. Louis JohnsonOwensboro Fairfield InnFamous BistroForeman Watson Land Title, LLCGlenn Enterprises d/b/a Linmar HospitalityGreen River Appliance & TVGreen River Area Development DistrictGreg’s Collison CenterHendrick ScreenHenry’s PlumbingHolland Millwork & LaminateHollison TechnologiesHudson Manufacturing and Machine Shop Inc.Hypnosis Institute of KentuckyKentuckiana Animal ClinicKentucky Bioprocessing LLCKidstop, LLCKight LumberL. Ruth Interior DesignL. Steve Castlen Realtors, John Reynolds IILevel 5 SystemsLiquid Concepts, IncLowe’s of Owensboro, Inc.Main Street Motors Inc.Marc Bosley & AssociatesMark R. Hutchinson, AttorneyMatthew 25 AIDS Services

May Electric Co., Inc.Mayfield Hodges Automotive ServicesMechanical Systems Inc.Merle Norman CosmeticsMontgomery & Webb Plbg., Htg. & A.C, Inc.Myraid CPA Group, LLCNiteLiters Inc.Norman King ElectricOre Reclamation CompanyOvertime Drywall CompanyOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeOwensboro Riverport AuthorityOwensboro-Daviess County Industrial FoundationPepsi Beverges CompanyPizzaRoma (Hwy 60 East Location)PVF Supply Company, Inc.Raben TireReid’s OrchardRiney Hancock CPAs PSCRiver City Insurance CompanyRoad Builders & Parkway Construction, LLC

Robert F. Kuphal, CPAShane Cox InsuranceShelton Appraisal ServiceSignProsSouth Central Radio GroupSpectrum Transportation CorporationState Farm Insurance, Allen WadeSteve Jones Chrysler Dodge JeepSun Windows, Inc.T & W Valve and Machine Co. Inc.Tapp Motor SalesTed Lolley & Associates, LLCTriad Mining, Inc.Under 8000 Auto Sales LLC.Unilever FoodsUnited Auto GlassUS Bank Home Mortgage, Heather MontgomeryVE WebsitesWells Health Systems, Inc.Yummies by YuckZaxby’s

Member Renewals4 OctoberRoosterBooster 7:30AM OwensboroChristianChurch

4 RibbonCutting OwensboroWellness&Rehab 12:15PM 507EastParrishAvenue

16 AdvocacyTaskForceMeeting 11:30AM CommerceCenter

18 MakeaBusiness ConnectionAM 7:30AM TumbleweedRestaurant

18 ChamberYoungProfessionals ThirdThursdayNetworking 5:30PM GambrinusLibationEmporium

19 RibbonCutting BryantEngineering 4:00PM 1535FredericaStreet

25 ChamberAmbassadorLunch 11:45AM CommerceCenter

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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!

15 Years Ohio Valley Nephrology Associates

10 Years NECA, Southern Indiana Chapter

Owensboro Family Eye Care Center

5 Years Friends First Federal Credit Union

Gulfstream Enterprise

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PGT Trucking, Inc.

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Captured Moments Photography801 Old Hartford Road

(270) 685-5164

Headquarters Barber Shop2674 Frederica Street

(270) 684-1993

Higher Ground Consulting1010 Allen Street(270) 316-4118

Puzzle Pieces1512 Frederica Street

(270) 926-7813

Congratulations to these members on their ribbon cuttings! To schedule your ribbon cutting, call the Chamber at 926-1860.

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On September 10th, seventeen candidates for office spoke to a crowd of 250 citizens of the Greater Owensboro area at Reid’s Orchard. This non-partisan picnic encouraged voters to get out and educate themselves on the candidates that will be on the ballot November 6th- Election Day.

The Chamber is encouraging all their members to GO VOTE! The last day to register to vote or make address changes is October 9th. To find precinct or receive general election information, visit www.daviesscountyelections.com. Questions can also be answered at the Daviess County Clerk’s Office, 214 Saint Ann Street, Room 104.

Candidates for office attend Red, White & Blue Picnic at Reid’s Orchard, Sept. 10

Members of the Apollo Air Force Junior ROTC present the colors at the Red, White & Blue Picnic.

• Register by October 9th

• Nearly 67,000 people registered to vote in Daviess County

• Let’s beat the 2008 turnout – we need at least 47,000 people to vote!

• Hit the polls on November 6th – your vote is your voice!

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Margaret Cambron, a native and lifelong resident of Daviess County began her Career Development career in 2008, which is the fourth career path for Cambron. Having past careers in the dental field, teaching and being a small business owner, gave her real-world experience in many of the career readiness areas she teaches to students and alumni at her alma mater, Kentucky Wesleyan College.

This practical experience coupled with her strong network within the business community, especially through the Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador program, has prepared her for teaching students, “what employers want.” She also uses this network to find experiential learning opportunities and career opportuni-ties for the students. Local business professionals, as well as alumni are invited on campus to participate in events that help students practice much needed skills in interviewing and networking.

Thank you to Margaret for all her hard work on behalf of the Chamber and the Owensboro business com-munity.

Margaret CambronKentucky Wesleyan College

– Director of Career Development

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• Tell us about your role at the Chamber in serving members.

As the Administrative Assistant at the Chamber, I am in charge of mem-ber communication, planning events, the Chamber website, social media, publica-tions and other office tasks. My role is to keep all members of the Chamber informed about upcoming events and news that is rel-evant to them and their businesses.

• What is your favorite part about your role at the Chamber?

The best part about my job at the Chamber is planning the Rooster Booster Breakfast each month. People really enjoy coming to Rooster Booster and it is such an amazing tradition here at the Chamber and in Owensboro. Every time a speaker or a guest from out of town comes to the breakfast, they are extremely complimentary of the large crowd and the fact that the breakfast is fun and exciting to attend. It is very fulfilling knowing that I am planning an event that hundreds of people from Owensboro look forward to attending each month.

• What is something that most people don’t know about the Cham-ber?

Most Chamber members don’t know that the Chamber website,

www.owensboro.com/chamber has a Member’s Only portal. With a login and password, any Chamber member can access the portal to update con-

tact information, pay invoices with a credit card, view your refer-ral report and post coupons that will appear on the Cham-ber website. If you don’t know your login and password, call the Chamber office at 926-1860 and some-one will be happy to give it to you. It is a great tool to utilize so you can make sure your Chamber account

is accurate and you are receiving the full benefit of your membership!

• Why do you choose to live and work in the greater Owensboro area?

When I graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 2003, I was bound and determined to leave Owens-boro and move to a bigger city. After nine years of living in both Bowling Green and Nashville, I realized that there is no place like home. I have been back in Owensboro for almost a year now and could not be happier with my decision. What an amazing time for our town, with the growth and revitalization that is occurring. Owensboro is making history each and every day, and I could not be more proud to be a citizen of this amazing community!

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Emerge Owensboro class of 2013 underwayThe community’s leader-

ship development program—Emerge Owensboro—had its first class on September 13th with a full day of local his-tory, leadership theory and learning about local leaders. The class of 29 will meet once per month through April and graduate at the May 2013 Rooster Booster Breakfast.

The class’ next day is Thursday, October 18th with the popular “Human Needs and Services Day.” Emerge Owensboro is a joint program of the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Develop-ment Corporation. Mike Baker, author of “People: The Real Business of Leadership” talked

to the Emerge Owensboro class at the Museum of Science and History on September 13.

Darron L. Brawner - Attorney at Law 2645 Frederica Street, Suite 200 (270) 684-4811

Daviess CountyPublic Library2020 Frederica Street (270) 684-0211

Edward Jones, Justin Ray 1401 Spring Bank Drive #5 (270) 926-2650

Essentials Full Service Salon 2108 Triplett Street (270) 685-9020

Panera Bread 4600 Frederica Street (270) 683-9033

Pro-Care Home Health 1030 Burlew Blvd. (270) 686-0033

Raceway 3147 Hwy 60 East(270) 691-0010

St. Mary of the Woods School 10521 Franklin Street Whitesville, KY 42378(270) 233-5253

Whayne Supply 3900 West Parrish Avenue (270) 683-6609

Z’s Restaurant & Bar 1100 Walnut Street (270) 852-2322

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