Vol 15/Issue 7
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
JULY
CHAMBER MATTERS 2017
Health fair July 6 offers steps toward wellness A focus on wellness is good for all businesses, big and small, and even small businesses can afford and take advantage of wellness services. That’s why Owensboro Health is partnering with the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce to present Small Steps to Wellness, a free health fair with a focus on connecting small businesses to wellness services. Small Steps to Wellness will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the Owensboro Convention Center. The event will immediately
follow the July Rooster Booster Breakfast event. The event is free and open to the public, with an emphasis on health-related services and options that can assist small businesses and their employees. The event will include, but are not limited to: • Health screenings • Speakers & presentations covering stress, diabetes, etc. • Experts and informational materials • Giveaways and door prizes Small businesses are an
essential part of our community and we want to help you and your
employees stay healthy and happy. Greater Owensboro Chamber of For more information, call the Commerce at 270-926-1860.
Chamber Golf Classic scheduled for Aug. 25 The Chamber Golf Classic is Friday, August 25. Teams and sponsorships are now available. The Chamber hosts the premiere golf scramble in the Greater Owensboro region as an opportunity for members to make new business connections, promote products or services and enjoy the competitive spirit of our Chamber members! The event includes opening and closing receptions, team photos and trophy presentations. Contact the Chamber at 270-926-1860 for more information.
Senator Bowen to speak at July Rooster Booster Joe Bowen (R-Owensboro) was elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 2010, representing the 8th District, which encompasses Daviess, Hancock, and McLean Counties. Prior to his election to the Senate, Senator Bowen ser ved in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2005 until 2006. Senator Bowen currently ser ves as the chair of the State and Local Government Committee. He also ser ves as co-chair of the State Employee Pension Oversight Board. Senator Bowen is on the Licensing and Occupations Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Health and Welfare Committee, the Judiciar y Committee, and the Subcommittee on Energy. He also ser ves as a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, and Public Protection. Senator Bowen has ser ved as chairman for the
Owensboro YMCA Board and the Kentucky State Parks Foundation Board. He has also been a board member of the Owensboro, Daviess County Hospital Inc. Senator Bowen is an alumni of the National Conference of Advance Leadership Skills. After graduating from Daviess County High School in 1968, he attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1972. Senator Bowen has long been an advocate of youth sports, ser ving as both a coach and administrator for several youth sports organizations. Joe Bowen was born on April 22, 1950, and was a long time small business owner. He and his family operated Bowen Tire, which was founded by his father in 1949. Senator Bowen resides in Owensboro with his wife, Vicki. He is the father of two children, Adam and Joy, and the grandfather of five grandchildren.