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CHAMBER MATTERS 2024
Rooster Booster, sponsored by RiverValley Behavioral Health featuring Minority Business Panel The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the (270) 926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, January 31. Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by RiverValley Behavioral Health. This Rooster Booster program will include a Minority Business Panel discussion. COST IN ADVANCE: $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro.com or by calling the Chamber office at COST AT THE DOOR: $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members.
Minority Business Panel
TICY COX K AHAWA
Mental health is an integral component of overall health and wellbeing, affecting our daily lives and underpinning individual and communal abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Since 1967, RiverValley Behavioral Health has strived to provide vital behavioral health services that fit the ever-growing needs of the community we serve and to ensure everyone has timely access to the highest quality of care. Our Community Mental Health Center serves the Green River region of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Ohio, McLean, Union and Webster counties. For more than five decades, RVBH has been a staple in the community, offering a full range of behavioral services and supports, including substance use treatment, and services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of care we provide includes evidenced-based services and promising practices that are person-centered and traumainformed delivered by caring and nurturing staff. With 36 accredited programs in 25 locations, RiverValley Behavioral Health’s dedication to access and expansion of highquality care has led to the creation of 100 new jobs since 2020 and five new programs in 2023, including a men’s residential treatment center, a recovery community center, two gender-specific recovery housing programs, and a drop-in wellness and service navigation concierge located in the heart of downtown Owensboro.
During 2024, RiverValley Behavioral Health will complete and unveil an amazing $10 million renovation of the historic Cigar Factory Building and expand its treatment and recovery housing services to three more locations in the region. These are all part of our steadfast dedication to wellness, community development and social entrepreneurship. “We are incredibly honored to serve our community and take pride in the growth and development RiverValley has seen throughout 2023. As we look forward to 2024, we are enthusiastic about expanding on these initiatives in the coming year and beyond,” stated Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta, President & CEO of RVBH. “Our heartfelt thanks go to our community and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce for their unwavering support, which empowers us to persist in our mission to enhance the wellbeing of the communities we serve.”
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Member Renewals Aflac Keller & Associates, LLC Alcoa Warrick Operations American Red Cross AXIOM Architecture Beef O’Brady’s Cedarhurst of Owensboro Cheer Zone Community Ventures Don Moore Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Louisville Branch Free Your Mind, Body and Soul Wellness, LLC KB’s Kid Zone Kroger Wine and Spirits Kuegel Farms Lipscomb Hydra Cleaning / Professional Carpet Cleaning Marshall Ventures
Musick Studios Peacocks and Pearls Boutique Research Integrity, LLC Tanner+West The Cottage Farm Stand The Fathers House of Owensboro U.S. Bank Warren Farms-Dustin Warren Western Kentucky University - Continuing and Professional Development White Chateau at Cecil Farms Wills Animal Hospital Big Rivers Electric Corporation BHG Realty Ashley Furniture Gillis Farms, LLC Donald R. Neel Goodfellows Club Legends
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@owensboro.com ASHTIN WARREN DIRECTOR, TALENT PROGRAMS awarren@owensboro.com
Welcome to the Chamber
JULIA KIMBRELL COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR jkimbrell@owensboro.com LYDIE BOONE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Barrel Heads Liquor Market & Tasting Bar 3281 Hayden Road, Suite 3 270.695.7641 Benchmark Properties 537 West Byers Avenue 270.926.8303 benchmark87.com Carpenters Local Union #224 5370 Covert Court, Newburgh, IN 812.490.0500 KORCC.com Confetti Boutique 270.315.7087 shopconfettiboutique.com Gray Elephant Travel Co., LLC 247 Riverside Drive, Suite B 270.713.3664 grayelephant.travel Muhlenberg Job Corps 3875 KY-181 North. Greenville, KY 800.733.5627 muhlenberg.jobcorps.gov
Perry County Memorial Health 8885 County Road 237, Tell City, IN 812.547.7011 pchospital.org RepresentGPA Government and Public Affairs 270.316.9485 representgpa.com Sunbelt Rentals 4005 Vincent Station Road 270.215.3863 sunbeltrentals.com
lboone@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 • chamber.owensboro.com BOARD CHAIR SARAH MURPHY FORD HARTZ CONTRACTING, LLC Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @GOCHAMBER
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As a dedicated and community-involved individual, I bring a wealth of experience and a passion for service to everything I do. As a proud veteran’s wife and a nurturing mother of three, I understand the importance of commitment, empathy, and hard work. Recently embarking on a new journey as a realtor, I am thrilled to be part of a seasoned team with a combined 250 years of real estate experience at BHG Realty. This collaborative environment empowers me to provide top-notch service to my clients, backed by a wealth of knowledge and insights from my esteemed colleagues. My approach to real estate is grounded in my deep-rooted values of integrity, transparency, and genuine care for my clients’ needs. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or anyone in between, I am dedicated to guiding you through every step of the real estate process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience. Beyond my professional endeavors, I continue to actively engage with and give back to my local community, cherishing the bonds that make our neighborhoods thrive. With a heart for service, a strong support system, and a commitment to excellence, I am excited to make a positive impact in the world of real estate and beyond.
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February Calendar
Rooster Booster, sponsored by RiverValley Behavioral Health 7:30 a.m. | Owensboro Convention Center Chamber Young Professionals Guys & Ties 12:00 p.m. | Burns Middle School
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Chamber Young Professionals Fit Series: BodyPump 5:30 p.m. | Owensboro Health Park
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Chamber Young Professionals Chili Cook Off 3:00 p.m. | Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club
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Chamber Young Professionals Project Empower: Girls & Goals 4:15 p.m. | Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
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Greater Owensboro Chamber Day in Frankfort/West Kentucky Night
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Ribbon Cutting: The Functional Family 12:15 p.m. | 920 Frederica Street, Ste 104
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Chamber Young Professionals Trivia Night Social 6:30 p.m. | The Pub on Second
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Chamber Young Professionals Coffee & Conversations 7:30 a.m. | Kahawa Java
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Farm City Breakfast 7:30 a.m. | Daviess County High School
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Chamber Young Professionals Community Development Meeting 11:30 a.m. | Goodwood
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Chamber Young Professionals 101 Social Lunch 11:30 a.m. | Owensboro Board of Education Central Office 450 Griffith Avenue
Chamber Ambassador Social 12:00 p.m.
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Leadership Owensboro Government Day
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Ribbon Cutting: Heritage Federal Credit Union 12:15 p.m. | 3700 Frederica Street
January Ribbon-Cutting
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