July 2016 Chamber Matters

Vol 14/Issue 7

greater owensboro chamber of commerce

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CHAMBER MATTERS 2016

Leadership Owensboro currently accepting applications See page 6 for more details

Rooster Booster Breakfast July 7, 2016

Owensboro Convention Center, 7:30 a.m.

SPEAKER: Greg Strahan Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860

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Owensboro Health president and CEO Strahan to speak at July Rooster Booster CANDANCE BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com SUSAN HIGH BUSINESS MANAGER shigh@owensboro.com JESSICA KIRK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP OWENSBORO/ PROGRAMS & EVENTS MANAGER jkirk@owensboro.com JACLYN GRAVES MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER shelly@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 • www.owensboro.com/chamber Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @GOCHAMBER

Greg Strahan was named interim president & CEO of Owensboro Health on April 13, 2016. Strahan has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Business Development and Community Health Services from 2005 to 2007. Before joining Owensboro Health in 2005, Strahan was Vice President of Business Development and Clinics of North Mississippi Health Services from 1995 to 2005; Chief Operating Officer, Wesley Health System, Inc., Mississippi, from 1989 to 1995; and Operations Manager, Caremed Inc., Mississippi, from 1988 to 1989.

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Ribbon Cutting – Kroger Wine & Spirits Frederica 2630 Frederica Street 12:15 p.m.

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Rooster Booster Breakfast Owensboro Convention Center 7:30 a.m.

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Ribbon Cutting – Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 4431 Springhill Drive 12:15 p.m.

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Ribbon Cutting – Owensboro Family Pharmacy 720 West Byers Avenue 12:15 p.m.

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CYP Lunch Meeting Old National Bank Conference Room, Commerce Center 11:30 a.m.

Strahan holds a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (accounting) from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Strahan is experienced in clinical operations, as well as business development and physician relations. He has 27 years experience in healthcare systems development, physician recruitment and management for Greg Strahan multi-facilities operations.

Greg and his wife Susie have four children and four grandchildren.

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Do you have a healthcare strategy for your workforce?

As healthcare costs have continued to rise, employers have sought any and all options for relief with varying degrees of success.

Numerous challenges abound for employers.

We all recognize the value to both employer and employee when a workforce is healthier.

Employees are more productive, have less workers compensation claims, generally have higher morale and invariably have less medical claim costs.

“You have to spend money to make money.”

In the case of workplace wellness, it’s absolutely true. Multiple economic and healthcare studies show that for every $1 spent on workplace wellness and population health, the return on investment is anywhere from $2 - $6. The return is dependent on your commitment to wellness and how well you engage your employees.

Workplace wellness isn’t the only mechanism

for cost containment. Many employers are looking at the bigger picture of their workforce not only today, but long term. Consequently, they are recognizing the role they play in the management of the health of their population.

Employers are focusing on the so-called “lifestyle diseases” identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment of obesity, access to care, and substance abuse.

In addition to providing preventive health screenings free for their employees, they are

also offering educational sessions on diabetes, heart disease and smoking cessation. These are all in the realm of chronic health problems, and currently, chronic health problems account for a staggering 86 percent of national healthcare costs.

If you haven’t developed your healthcare strategy, One Health @ Work can help. We have resources, expertise and tools to help you improve the health of your work. For more information, call 270-688-6198.

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Krispy Kreme 4911 Frederica Street 479-586-6651

Owensboro Oilers 2812 Kentronics Drive 270-929-6203

Progressive Sports Therapy/ Progressive Rehab Inc.

103 A West Third Street

1605 Scherm Road

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A New Start, LLC

Mighty Men of Valor, Inc

750 Salem Drive, Suite 2C (270) 836-1613

505 East 24th Street (270) 485-6401

Affordable Roofing 2623 ½ Cravens Avenue (270) 993-7113

Ben’s Soft Pretzels 2951 Heartland Crossing Blvd.

(270) 562-4244

Dale Carnegie of Tennessee

Ohio Valley Roofing 3713 Sandrock Trail (270) 485-6041

Ohio Valley Security 3519 Lewis Lane (859) 576-0806

(615) 399-5101

Owensboro Family Pharmacy

Hasgoe

720 West Byers Avenue (270) 683-2400

1425 Triplett Street (812) 464-2402

Krispy Kreme 4911 Frederica Street (479) 586-6651

Legacy Owensboro, Inc. 3300 Frederica Street (270) 478-4294

Meijer 2951 Hartland Crossing Blvd.

(270) 359-7500

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Qk4, Inc. 110 North Water Street (270) 844-2871

The Ozone Lazer Tag 533 Triplett Street (270) 926-8993

Wilson Family Pharmacy 2315 Mayfair Drive (270) 688-0100

LET US TAKE YOU THERE IN STYLE,

Leadership Owensboro currently accepting applications Leadership Owensboro, the community leadership program co-sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 class. Leadership Owensboro has carried a tradition of excellence in building and encouraging Owensboro leaders since 1982. The program, boasting an alumni base of more than one thousand, is the premier local professional development and community learning opportunity.

Classes consist of nine full-day sessions and will include topics such as education, human needs and services, local government issues, crime, arts, tourism, quality of life, healthcare and more.

In addition to the once monthly classes from September through April, the class members will be required to participate in local

civic leadership meetings, and will work in a team to present a solution to an identified community challenge. A trip to Frankfort in February will allow class members to meet state legislators and lobby for Owensboro priorities.

The tuition cost for Leadership Owensboro is $750.

Applications are due by July 29th.

Class acceptance will be made

by August 22. The 2016-2017 schedule begins in September at Rooster Booster and concludes with graduation in May 2017. To learn more about Leadership Owensboro and download an application visit the Chamber’s newly re-launched website.

For more information regarding the application process or the program, contact Jessica Kirk, Executive Director, Leadership Owensboro at 270-926-1860 or jkirk@owensboro.com

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Ambassador of the Month – Chris Arnold First Security Bank Chris was born and raised in Owensboro. His family includes his wife Barb Birgy Arnold and son Josh.

He is the Deposit Services Officer for First Security Bank, downtown, where he manages business client’s deposit accounts and cash management needs.

He graduated from Owensboro High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Brescia University.

Chris is an Ambassador for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors for the Kids Football League (KFL), volunteers for the Owensboro Reads program and has spent 13 years with youth football and baseball leagues as a coach and board member

Member

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Action Pest Control Alexander & Company CPAs PSC All-Star Waste Services, Inc. Allstate Insurance, Paula Hayden American Patriot Getaways Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Beckman Tire & Auto Center Inc. Bridge Pointe Church Bryant Engineering, Inc. Canteen Service Company Car-Mart of Owensboro Century Property Management Christian Family Radio Coke Farms Courier Express Creative Designs by Carla, Inc Cromwell Radio Group Digital Group LLC Dr. Carol J. Braun, DDS Edward Jones, Financial Advisor Tracy B. Thacker, AAMS Estes Farms Family Home Health / AMEDISYS Foresters Equity Services Inc. Darrell May Glenn Enterprises d/b/a Linmar Hospitality Green River Area Down Syndrome Association Hafer Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown/Waterfront Home Instead Senior Care Housing Authority of Owensboro Humana CareSource Impact Marketing Consultants Irving Materials, Inc. Jones Insurance Agency Just Rennie’s, LLC

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

L. Steve Castlen Realtors, Jenny Legg Lee’s Famous Recipe Fried Chicken Massie-Clarke Development Co. Miracle Ear MPD, Inc. Murphy Excavating, LLC National Steel Erection, Inc. Office Depot Owensboro Ohio Valley Insurance LLC Owensboro Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC Owensboro Health Foundation PakMail/Store It All Pay Day Payroll Pepsi Beverages Company Poole’s Pharmacy Care Public Life Foundation Real Living Home Realty Ritatsu Manufacturing Rolling Pin Pastry Shop, Inc. Roto-Rooter Serene Relief Integrative Massage Therapy Shoe Stop Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Southern States River Terminal Storm Insurance LLC- Tom Roberts Swedish Match North America Inc. Taylor Homes The Women’s Pavilion, PSC Wal-Mart - Highway 54 Western Kentucky Minerals XBS of Owensboro

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