CHAMBER MATTERS
Vol 13/Issue 5
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
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or the first time in Daviess County history, the Republican primary race will determine who the next county judge-executive will be. With no Democratic candidates having filed, it is crucial for the residents of Daviess County to vote in the primary election on May 20, in order to have a voice in their representation.
The candidates for the judge-executive race have been given opportunities by the Chamber to provide both written and video-recorded responses to questions that affect the Greater Owensboro business community. To view the video responses and read the full responses, please visit www.owensboro.com/chamber. Excerpts from the written responses are as follows:
Explain your vision for Daviess County. What would you like to see continue, and what specifically do you believe needs to be changed? continued on page 4
Rooster Booster Breakfast — May 1, 2014 • Owensboro Convention Center, 7:30 a.m. Speaker: Bill Goodman, host of KET’s ‘Kentucky Tonight’ Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860
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Amy Jackson, President & CEO ajackson@owensboro.com
Jim DeMaio, Vice President – Membership Development jdemaio@owensboro.com
Susan High, Accounting Manager shigh@owensboro.com
Jessica kirk, Executive Assistant & Events coordinator jkirk@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 @GOchamber Darrell Higginbotham, Board Chair
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Rooster Booster Breakfast Owensboro Convention Center 7:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting – Pure Barre Owensboro 2680 Frederica St. 12:15 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting – My Home Sales and Leasing 710 Salem Drive 12:15 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting – Carrico Congleton Family Practice 2315 Mayfair Drive, Suite 11 12:15 p.m.
9 New Member Breakfast Chamber Office 7:30 a.m. 13 CYLO Tuesday Taste Lure Seafood and Grille 5:30 p.m. 16 Ribbon Cutting – Express Employment Professionals 1724 Triplett St. 12:15 p.m. 22 Chamber Ambassador Meeting Commerce Center Conference Room 11:45 a.m. 23 The Lunch Bunch Captured Moments Photography 11:30 a.m.
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Imagine the stress relief knowing your hiring needs are in the qualified hands of experienced professionals. Gorman & Associates primarily works with small and medium businesses that employ white-collar or skilled-labor employees because they understand the challenges of those business owners and managers. If you are interested in learning more about how they can help your business, contact Kyle Gorman at 270-681-0288 and see how he can save you time, money and stress.
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Goodman to address changes in journalism, politics and candidates over past 50 years Since 1996, Bill Goodman has been the host and managing editor of the Emmy Award-winning public affairs series “Kentucky Tonight” on KET (Kentucky Educational Television). Additionally, he serves as host for “Education Matters,” KET’s election night coverage, and “One to One with Bill Goodman,” where he has conducted compelling conversations with guests including Pulitzer Prize
winner George Will; Nikky Finney, poet, professor and recipient of the National Book Award for Poetry; actor Richard Dreyfuss; current and former Kentucky political leaders; and many others. In April 2013, Bill was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Writer of the KET blog “Bill’s Eye,” Bill also holds an MFA in
Chamber to host new networking event for members The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new networking event to our members, The Lunch Bunch. It is our hope that this organized networking event expands our members’ sphere of influence as well as creates more referrals for their businesses. The Lunch Bunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. The location will change each month as the venue rotates each session for momentum and exposure to our members. From 11:30 - 11:50 a.m., we ask
that you join us with a brown bag lunch to socialize. Following lunch, there will be a fun, high-energy agenda to help network and meet as many guests as possible. The event will close each month with referral celebrations and prizes. Contact information of the attendees from each session will be shared with all of those in attendance in an excel format for follow-up. The May Lunch Bunch is scheduled for Friday, May 23 at Captured Moments Photography. Come join The Lunch Bunch fun and network with several Chamber members!
Creative Nonfiction from Spalding University. His collection of personal essays, titled “Beans, Biscuits, Family and Friends: Life Stories,” will be published in the spring of 2014. A native of Glasgow, Bill graduated from Western Kentucky University. Prior to coming to KET, Bill worked at TV stations in Nashville and Houston. He currently lives in Lexington.
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CHAMBER MATTERS Gary Boswell Much more can be accomplished at the state level and in Washington when our community speaks with a unified voice. I support the continuation of the current process.
Al Mattingly Yes, I do believe in the process. As judge-executive, I urged the formation of a group that included the county, city, Chamber and EDC to create a list for from the cover the 2012/2013 biennium. I encouraged the Chamber to take the lead in creating Gary Boswell the 2014/2015 priorities list and urged that public input be made a part of the I am a life-long resident of Daviess County. My wife and I have six children and process. I believe we have a good process and 11 grandchildren, most of whom live here. would keep it in place, although a few I want Daviess County to be a place that people want to move to, not away from. We tweaks are in order. The first being more need to continue to promote the Mid-Ameri- public input, and the second setting up a ca Airpark, which was created when I served process to address those in the community who go outside the process. as county commissioner. Money received by the county government for sale of land What is the one thing you have acshould be used to start another industrial park on the east side of the county. This will complished that you believe makes you provide quick access to the Natcher Bridge. the best prepared for public office? The completion of the OCTC Advanced Technology Center is critical for our comGary Boswell munity. The judge-executive needs to have a With the help with my wife Meg, and better working relationship with the mayor. an excellent staff, I built my business Temporary Professionals, Inc. from a Al Mattingly small two-employee company to a multistate operation with over 400 employees. My vision for Daviess County is that of I sold my business in 2012 and now am a community that understands the value of ready to put my extensive business, real education and hard work. A community estate and insurance experience to work that is willing to do what is necessary to be as Daviess County Judge-Executive. competitive in a regional, state and global economy. A community that is willing to invest in infrastructure, education and workAl Mattingly force development to make this vision come I have run a successful business in true. I would like to see the cooperation between county and city governments continue this community for 45 years and carried that experience in dealing with money, as well as the “can do” spirit that defines our community. We need to change the “silo employees and the public over to county government. I have a proven record of attitude” that sometimes arises and work to using this business experience in leading foster more consensus and cooperation. the county through what is arguable the worst recession since the Great DepresDo you believe in the process that detersion. mines the community priorities list? What Unlike previous administrations dating would you like to see continue with that back to the 1990s, we have not raised process, and what specifically do you think taxes, cut services or laid off people. needs to change?
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54 Pizza Express 93.9 WKTG Radio AARP Kentucky AT&T Clark Distributing Co., Inc. Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk Daviess County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office Dialog Telecommunications Domtar Converting & Distribution Dr. Mark Fort, DMD Financial Freedom Partners - Scott Sullivan First Liberty Financial Mortgage Gideon Productions, Inc. Growing Minds Learning Center Infintech Innovative Financial Technologies Kentucky Wesleyan College King Drug and Home Care Koorsen Fire & Security L. Steve Castlen Realtors, Kim Roberts Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational Foundation Logan’s Roadhouse
Marilyn and William Young Charitable Foundation Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn, Inc. Oasis Tanning Salon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro, PSC Owensboro Brick, LLC Owensboro Convention Center Owensboro Regional Farmers Market Paul Martin Builders, Inc. Progressive Sports Therapy/Progressive Rehab Inc. RC Bratcher Radiator, Welding & Automotive RiverPark Center Schnitzelbank Catering The Grounds Guys of Owensboro The Hines Center VE Creative Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities WTVW Local 7/ WEHT Local ABC
Ambassador of the Month – Michael Vanover A graduate from Western Kentucky University (’90), Michael Vanover is an insurance agent in all aspects of coverages and protections in both commercial and residential, from Property and Casualty to Health and Life, including Workers’ Compensation and Long Term Care. In addition to serving as an Ambassador to the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Michael serves on the Impressions Ministry at Owensboro
Christian Church and on the board of directors for Crossroads, Inc., a nonprofit, 501c(3) corporation created to combat poverty and hunger in Owensboro and Daviess County. He serves as the secretary for Owensboro Sister Cities & Regions and as a board member for the Owensboro Public Art Commission. He is also a member of the WKU Alumni Association and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
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ribbon cuttings Creation Gardens ‘What Chefs Want’ 5425 Willow Brook Loop (270) 929-1633
Aid the Homeless 2850 Farrell Crescent (270) 685-4977
DaVita Home Dialysis 3250 Kidron Valley Way (270) 691-9605
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Edge Body Boot Camp
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Ross Medical Education Center
The Crème Coffee House
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109 East Second St. (270) 683-7787
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Emerge Owensboro Alumni and Graduation Reception set for Thursday, May 8 The 2014 Emerge Owensboro class will graduate and host an alumni reception from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the Greater Owensboro Commerce Center Conference Room, 200 East Third St. The 26 participants in the 2014 class, along with any Emerge Owensboro or Leadership Owensboro alumni, are invited to attend the free event to meet some of the newest leadership candidates for our community. Emerge Owensboro is a joint program of the Chamber of Commerce and the
Economic Development Corporation. The Emerge participants have attended monthly sessions since September, where they’ve learned about local issues, traveled to Frankfort to meet with state leaders and learned leadership skills. The graduation is sponsored by Western Kentucky University – Owensboro and their Professional MBA programs at WKU. Food, drinks, networking and a short program will be included. All Emerge and Leadership Owensboro alumni, RSVP today by calling the Chamber at 270-926-1860.
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