Vol 16/Issue 6
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
JUNE
CHAMBER MATTERS 2018
COMMUNICATIONS Communications play a vital role in advancing our Membership. Our website, social media and our quality publications provide our Members countless opportunities to connect with potential and existing customers. EVENTS Events are at the center of creating opportunities for our Members to connect with one another. They provide opportunities to network, to develop new clients and customers, and to learn about issues impacting our community’s bottom line.
Talent development, recruitment and retention are key to our economic growth. The Chamber has focused efforts on nurturing existing talent programs, developing new ways to connect current and future leaders and participating in solutions to workforce issues.
Since our inception in 1913, many of the region’s most important ideas and programs have originated at The Chamber. Our collaboration with representatives across the community landscape is key in our regional economic growth, our legislative successes and in creating a buzz about Owensboro across the state.
We take our role as advocate for our Members very seriously. Whether it be at the Local, State or Federal level, our Chamber looks out for individual Members and for the community at large. Along with a professional lobbyist, our Chamber ensures that we are in the mix so that Owensboro is heard. 100% of our revenue comes from dues and events – giving us independence to take tough positions.
The Annual Chamber Golf Classic will be Friday, August 31 at The Pearl Club at The Summit. Teams and sponsorship opportunities will be available starting Thursday, June 7. Please call the Chamber at (270)926-1860 for more information.
Our board and staff are committed to a continuous improvement philosophy — always building on successes and working through obstacles. Like a small business, we operate with a lean staff. There have been no dues increases in at least a decade. Yet our programming output continue to grow.
We encourage Chamber Members to join together with the community to assist the Help Office by re-stocking items desperately needed for summer. Donations will be accepted at Rooster Booster this Thursday, June 7 in the Convention Center lobby. Please call the Chamber for more information (270)926-1860 or email: chamber@owensboro.com
Specific items needed: • Peanut Butter • Jelly • Canned Fruit • Cereal • Soup • Crackers • Personal Hygiene Products (Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Deodorant, Soap)