greater owensboro chamber of commerce
Vol 18/Issue 3
CHAMBER MATTERS 2020
MAR.
Encouraging leaders through
Leadership Owensboro C. Waitman Taylor, Jr. Local Government Day
Connect with Engage Owensboro The February Leadership Owensboro class session featured C. Waitman Taylor, Jr. Local Government Day at City Hall. The session focused on Owensboro infrastructure and leadership challenges. The program was named in honor of the late C. Waitman Taylor, Jr. who had been the annual day chair since the advent of the program. The class benefited from the following sessions: The Operations of City and County Government, How to Use Role in Local Government, Quasi Local Government as a Driver for Government Agencies and Their Community Progress, Journalism’s
Roles, Women in Elected Office, Running for Elected Office and Hot Topics in Local Government. The Leadership Owensboro Program is a program of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce focused on educating and engaging individuals to reach their potential and maximize their impact in the community. To learn more about Leadership Owensboro, visit chamber. owensboro.com/leadershipowensboro/ or email chamber@ owensboro.com.
Teachers in the Workplace Teachers in the Workplace is designed to provide teachers with exposure to the conditions and opportunities available in the workplace in the greater Owensboro region. Teachers and faculty members from local institutions will go on-site to work locations during each semester. Additionally, these individuals will have structured sessions to learn more about programs such as Community Campus and GOFAME along with the region’s local economy and workforce. Typical on-site visits will include presentations by the host employers about their industry and their workforce, the levels of proficiency required for employees and any other topics employers wish to cover. Tours of each host workplace are generally provided followed by time for questions and answers. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce hosted February visits for Teachers in the Workplace at the Messenger-Inquirer and Mizkan America, Inc. If your Member business is interested in hosting teachers in the future, please contact the Chamber at chamber@owensboro.com!
Chamber Young Professionals (CYP) provides a great opportunity for professionals 40 years and younger to network and educate themselves on important issues facing the Greater Owensboro area. Through community service projects, social events, corporate tours and professional development, CYP members develop strong ties in the Owensboro community. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce encourages members to become more involved throughout the community and to serve as future leaders. CYP Membership is $50 per year if you or your employer is a Chamber member and $100 per year if you or your employer is a non-Chamber member. (Many employers will cover this fee.) Visit cyp.owensboro.com or contact cyp@owensboro.com to join now!
Engage Owensboro is an interactive database designed to more fully engage citizens in Greater Owensboro. Talent recruitment and retention are key components to our community’s health and core as well as our mission at the Chamber. Engage Owensboro is designed to be a tool to connect talent to service opportunities and ultimately provide more depth in community leadership. Members of the community can choose to create an account and indicate interest in community organizations and opportunities such as board positions, internships or volunteer service. Engage Organizations will be notified when a community member has expressed interest in their organization and can facilitate communication to get community members plugged in! Visit chamber.owensboro.com/ engage-owensboro/ to get connected!
Chamber Ambassadors The purpose of the Chamber Ambassadors is to fulfill the mission statement as well as attend various Chamber functions and meetings while being the face of the Chamber in our community to local businesses who may or may not be Chamber members. Chamber Ambassadors are a support system of the Chamber of Commerce and are a vital aspect of the Chambers growth and success. The Ambassadors play a vital role at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Chamber staff relies heavily on ambassadors to fulfill duties that the Chamber Staff cannot do solely on their own. These duties include: • Assisting staff at our monthly Rooster Booster Breakfast • Attend Ribbon Cuttings for member support and assistance in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies • Providing member visits throughout the year on behalf of the Chamber • Attend Chamber events such as Business After Hours, Golf Classic, etc. For more information on becoming a Chamber Ambassador, visit chamber.owensboro.com/ ambassadors/ or email chamber@ owensboro.com!