Vol 15/Issue 3
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
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CHAMBER MATTERS 2017
Chamber steps up Frankfort presence to represent members’ interest S
ince the beginning of the 2017 General Assembly session, Chamber staff, board members and many Chamber volunteers have made several trips to the Capitol to increase Owensboro’s presence and voice. Chamber Young Professionals and Leadership Owensboro both made separate trips. Chamber Board Members, community leaders such as Mayor Tom Watson and Owensboro Community and Technical College president Dr. Scott Williams and the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation staff have also participated in the trips. Sen. Joe Bowen, Rep. Suzanne Miles, Rep. Matt Castlen, Rep. D.J. Johnson, Rep. Jim Gooch and Rep. Robby Mills all made time to discuss the process and various pieces of legislation that are of interest to the Chamber. “Being seen and around the process is important for Owensboro. In order to be fully
engaged, it is important to be present,” Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber president and CEO said. The Leadership Owensboro Class had lunch with Leadership Paducah and Leadership Murray. Gov. Matt Bevin addressed the crowd. “The governor’s speech was definitely a highlight of our trip,” said Wade Jenkins, board chair. “And seeing how our legislative delegation made time for us with their busy schedule was so impressive.”
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE THIS SATURDAY
The Chamber has hosted one Legislative update this year at the Chamber office. The second will be held 8 a.m. Saturday. It will be convened by Mark Martin of Atmos Energy, 2015 Chamber board chair and current advocacy chair. Legislative updates are free and open to the public. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
Berry to address March Rooster Booster breakfast
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r. Bertice Berry will address the Rooster Booster at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Owensboro Convention Center. The breakfast is sponsored by Wendell Foster. With 25 years of lecturing experience, Berry has touched the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life and inspired thousands of corporations, healthcare organizations, colleges and associations through lectures and team-building workshops.
She is an award-winning entertainer as well as a bestselling author of 11 critically acclaimed books. Throughout her career, Dr. Berry has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” ABC’s “20/20” and more recently on NPR’s “Tell Me More” with Michel Martin. Berry’s vision is to enable, empower and uplift others to live an intentional life of purpose and joy. Her mission is to inspire
change and transformation through life-long learning, diversity, values and excellence. Berry is also the best-selling author of an inspirational memoir, I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head, and the hilarious bestsellers Sckraight From the Ghetto, You Might Be Ghetto If and the sequel You STILL Ghetto. Please contact the Chamber at 270-926-1860 or email chamber@owensboro.com to reserve your spot at Rooseter Booster.
DR. BERTICE BERRY