Owensboro Community and Technical College continually aligns its programs with high wage, high demand jobs that drive the economic future of our region.

“Technology is changing. What we must teach has changed,” said OCTC President Jim Klauber. “We know what to do. We need the space to do it. The Advanced Technol-ogy Center, Phase II, is the answer.”

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October 3, 2013Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m.

Speaker: Damon Thayer, kY Senate Majority Leader

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

Rooster Booster Breakfast

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3 OctoberRoosterBooster OwensboroChristianChurch 7:30am

3 BusinessAfterHours– PresentedbyHospiceof WesternKentuckyatthe HeartfordHouse 2914OldHartfordRoad 5pm

4 RibbonCutting– Mediation&Counseling CenterofWesternKY,Inc. 2400FriendshipDrive,SuiteB 11am

16 WhatchaNeedtoKnow Wednesdays–Disability &WorkplaceSafety HomeBuildersAssociation ofOwensboro 11:30am

17 MakeaBusinessConnection TumbleweedRestaurant 7:30am

18 RibbonCutting– OwensboroAntiqueMall 500WestThirdStreet 4pm

22 AdvocacyCommittee Meeting ChamberOffice Noon

23 SmallBusinessCommittee Meeting ChamberOffice Noon

29 RibbonCutting– LodanJewelryDesignStudio 317ParkPlazaDrive 12:15pm31 ChamberAmbassador Luncheon CommerceCenter 11:45am

Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) was first elected to the Kentucky State Senate in a 2003 special election, representing the citizens of the 17th District, which encom-passes Grant, Owen, Scott, and southern Kenton Counties.

Senator Thayer, chosen in January 2013 as Senate Majority Floor Leader by his peers, helps guide bills through the legisla-tive process on the Senate floor and helps set the policy agenda. Leader Thayer acts on behalf of his party during the proceedings on the Senate floor. As a member of Leader-ship, Senator Thayer serves as a member of the Committee on Committees, the Rules Committee and the Legislative Research Commission.

Thayer was born on September 16, 1967. He graduated from Michigan State Univer-sity in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree

in Communications. He is the owner of Thayer Communi-

cations and Consulting LLC, a marketing communications firm in Georgetown. He has two children, son Daniel and daughter, Katie.

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The community’s leadership develop-ment program—Emerge Owens-boro—had its first class on September 12th with a full day of local his-tory, leadership theory and learning about local leaders. The class of 26 will meet once per month through April and graduate in May 2014 at a special graduation and alumni reception.

The class’ next session is Thursday,

October 17th with the popular “Human Needs and Services Day.” Emerge Owensboro is a joint program of the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation.

The Chamber Golf Classic, pre-sented by Owensboro Health Medi-cal Group, took place Friday, August 23 at the Owensboro Country Club. Thank you to all 144 golfers that participated in the premiere golf outing of the year. Congratulations to Nick Knapp and Nathan Cruse of VE Creative and Clay Ford and Paul Clements of E.M. Ford & Company for winning the first place prize.

thank you for a successful Golf classic

Emerge Owensboro class of 2014 underway

Mike Baker, author of “People: the Real Business of Leadership” talked to the

emerge owensboro class on September 12.

the winning team receives their first place trophy from chamber President and ceo Amy Jackson. Pictured left to right: Paul clements, clay Ford, Amy Jackson, nick Knapp and nathan cruse.

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Find the path to achieving your goals, whether you want to Go2Work or Go2Transfer to four-year institution. You’ll discover world-class courses that are affordable and convenient.

Visit OCTC’s Start Center on the main campus, 4800 New Hart-ford Road, or visit us online at www.owensboro.kctcs.edu to apply. To schedule a campus tour, call (270) 686-4527.

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ATC Phase II, a $13.5 million project, is integral to the future of the Greater Owensboro Region.

“We have seen remarkable growth in our technical programs,” Klauber said. “We don’t have room to offer all of the programs needed in our region. If OCTC is unable to build this facility, we will not be able to meet the needs of the strong manu-facturing base of this region and efforts in economic development will be compromised.”

Phase II will allow OCTC to foster the development of new

programs and growth of existing programs. The project will enhance synergy of the technical programs on the main campus to better serve students who wish to train across disciplines.

“It will allow us to put all of our manufacturing-based programs on one campus. Now, they are spread across three campuses,” said OCTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Scott Williams. “Regionally, we are the primary comprehensive advanced manufacturing training institution. In order to provide the skilled work-force needed for economic growth, this facility is essential.”

OCTC continually aligns programs with jobs that drive economic future

new membersblue star consultants1010 Allen street, suite 115 owensboro, ky 42303(270) 315-2590 caretenders2200 east Parrish Avenueowensboro, ky 42303(270) 685-3876 carleo’s Food & spirits corporation3118 Alvey Park drive, suite 1owensboro, ky 42303(270) 684-0290 Fetta specialty Pizza & spirits118 st. Ann streetowensboro, ky 42303(270) 926-0005

owensboro Antique mall500 West third streetowensboro, ky 42301(270) 684-3003

owensboro regional suicide Prevention coalition2400 Friendship drive, suite bowensboro, ky 42303(270) 570-1088 st. Joseph’s Peace mission for children1328 West third streetowensboro, ky 42301(270) 683-9441

strawberry blonde salon3245 mt. moriah Avenue #5owensboro, ky 42303(270) 691-6001 time For you concierge & events1709b Wickland courtowensboro, ky 42301(270) 903-4381 tri-state Fire Protection, Inc.10577 oak grove roadnewburgh, In 47630(812) 853-9229

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bella ragazza boutique120A West second street

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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!

33 Years:big rivers rubber & gasket, Inc.J.J.b. Hilliard – W.l. Lyons, Inc.old Hickory bar-b-Q, Inc.owensboro christian churchschrecker supply co., Inc. 29 Years:owensboro country clubWal-mart - Frederica street 10 Years:Integrity AccountingL. steve castlen realtors, diane brancatoLance & co. Jewelersmarty Jacobs, AttorneyWathen Pest control co. 5 Years:deig brothers Lumber & constructionLifeline Home Health of owensbororiverfront Appraisalsrogers Jewelers

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channel 25 eyewitness news208 West third street

H.L. neblett trib ball early Learning Annex

316 Hale Avenue • (270) 685-3197

green river Appliance120 east 14th street • (270) 683-0258

barkley technologies1010 Allen street, suite 107 • (270) 663-1249

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member renewalsAdventuresAssociated engineers of owensboro, LLc

bee bop’sbella Vita salonbrilliant signs, copies & Printing, LLc

browns Valley truck equipmentbruce’s tri-state roofing & sheet metal

burlington civil Inc.carroll Hayden Appraisalscarter Financialcecil Farms Producecentury 21 Partners, glenn Ashby

charlie castlen, daviess county commissioner

darron L. brawner - Attorney at Law

david P. russell, mddaviess county circuit court clerk

daviess county Public Librarydays Inndiversified management, Inc.e. Louis Johnson Law officeedward Jones, tycen brockFischer Farms Inc.Flat Lick FarmsFoundation for daviess county Public schools

Friday After 5green river Appliance co, Inc.green river Area development district

H & r blockHendrick screen companyHill View FarmsHudson manufacturing and machine shop Inc.

Jeremy bradley md, PscJunior Achievement of West kentucky

kentucky bioprocessing LLcmarcus W. bosley & Associates, Inc.

merle norman cosmeticsmyriad cPA group, LLcneace Lukens Insurancenorman king electricoberst Printing companyohio Valley Physicians Association Inc.

overtime drywall company & Plastering

owensboro Parent magazine - Jason tanner design

Patti’s resale, Inc.Paul davis restoration and remodeling

Purcell tire companyriver city Insurance Agencyrushing Wind church of godscott baird Plumbing & Heating co. Inc.

shelton Appraisal servicesouth central media Wstospectrum transportation corporation

sterett construction co.steve Jones chrysler dodge Jeepstrode Farmssuper 8 motelsusan g. komen evansville tri-state

t & W Valve and machine co. Inc.

towne square Animal Hospital, dr. chris Alvey

trinity High schoolunder 8000 Auto sales, LLcus bank Home mortgage, Heather montgomery

Ve creativeWard o. Pedley sr. concrete co, LLc

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The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Owensboro Society for Human Resource Management for Whatcha Need to Know Wednesdays, a six-part series to assist its members with human resources basics.

The six month program began in July with its first session on hiring and recruiting. All sessions are facilitated by Certified Human Resources profes-sionals. The remaining three sessions include:

• Disability and Workplace Safety – October 16• Challenging Employee

Relations – November 20• Coaching for Performance – December 11All sessions begin at 11:30 am, and

conclude by 1 pm and will be held at the Home Builders Association of Owensboro – 3515 Wathens Cross-ing. The program is open to Chamber members, and will cost each partici-pant $20 per individual session. The fee will cover the cost of lunch and all materials.

If interested in registering to attend, call the Chamber at 270-926-1860 or sign-up online at www.owensboro.com/chamber.

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On Thursday, October 3 from 5-7 pm, Hospice of Western Kentucky will be hosting a Business After Hours at the new “Heartford House” – 2916 Old Hartford Road. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet prospective customers, catch up with old friends and be the first to see this new facility. We hope to see you there!

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