greater owensboro Chamber of commerce
CHAMBER MATTERS FEB. Vol 20/Issue 2
2022
Rooster Booster to feature Brian Lacefield, Director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, February 3 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is co-sponsored by Daviess County Farm Bureau and Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service and will feature Brian Lacefield, Director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy. Reserve your spot now at www.Chamber.owensboro. com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860. COST IN ADVANCE: $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members. COST AT THE DOOR: $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for non-members.
Daviess County Farm Bureau was established in 1922 and is currently celebrating its Centennial Anniversary! “Gaining Ground” is our new slogan, and in 100 years of service, we have helped members to obtain electric and phone services to now working for better broadband service to those in rural areas. Our membership has gone from 100 families to over 11,000 families. We will continue to “Gain Ground” for our members as we move through 2022! The Daviess County Farm Bureau is the “Voice of Kentucky Agriculture” and is very active in all legislative aspects of our county, state, and national governments. We support our community by sponsoring our local 4-H clubs, FFA Chapters, teachers educating students about agriculture in the classroom, the Farm-City Breakfast, the Annual Ag Expo, and providing six academic scholarships for our members’ students, as well as promoting many other local initiatives involving agriculture and education. Membership in Kentucky Farm Bureau/Daviess County has outstanding benefits, and we’re not just talking about supporting Kentucky agriculture or getting a great deal on an insurance policy. Members enjoy state and local discounts from many of Farm Bureau’s participating retailers and partners. The Daviess County Farm Bureau has four offices to better serve our membership and our community. Please visit kyfb.com and daviess.kyfb.com to learn more about the many ways that being a Farm Bureau member can be a rewarding experience.
The Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service provides our community with sciencebased education relevant to people of all backgrounds in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development. We provide soil testing and diagnostic services for plant diseases, insects, weeds, and management recommendations. The Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed) is federally funded and conducted by UK Cooperative Extension. SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education, cooking tips, recipes, and money-saving ideas to limitedresource families. 4-H offers many programs to youth ages 5-19. Youth ages 9-15 are provided with a unique opportunity to experience the best week of summer at West Kentucky 4-H Camp! Youth attending 4-H Camp have the chance to interact with other Daviess County youth, as well as campers from surrounding West Kentucky counties, to gain independence skills and enjoy the outdoors. This 4-day, 3-night event provides everything from crafts and cooking to canoeing and swimming. Teens 16-17 can join us in mentoring these campers to gain valuable leadership experience for future resumes! Adult volunteers are also imperative to make this camping experience possible. For more information, call the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office at 270-685-8480!
For more information about our upcoming Chamber Celebration and current list of sponsors, see page 4.
Brian Lacefield, of Versailles, was named the new director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy in April of 2021. Lacefield most recently served as the Kentucky State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), where he directed and administered FSA programs and managed staff across the state. Prior to joining the Trump administration, Lacefield served in various roles in the agriculture industry, most recently as market president at Trigg Brian Lacefield County FNB Bank. He has also worked as chief financial officer of Agri-Chem and general manager for Commonwealth Agri-Finance, both divisions of Hopkinsville Elevator Cooperative. He served as vice president of agriculture and commercial banking with Planters Bank and as an area extension specialist with the University of Kentucky Farm Business Management Program. Lacefield has been a board member for the Kentucky Retail Federation, Kentucky Corn Growers, Kentucky FFA Foundation, and the Kentucky Ag Leadership Program. Over the past decade, he has served nonprofits and charitable organizations in his communities including Cadiz Rotary, the United Way of the Pennyrile and the Hopkinsville Farmers Market. Lacefield is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he gained a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and a master’s degree in agriculture. He also holds a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Florida. Lacefield and his wife, Michelle, live in Versailles with their two children, Brianne and Braden.
The Farm City Breakfast, presented by Daviess County Farm Bureau and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, is an annual celebration of the Daviess County agriculture economy and its partnership with the city community. This year’s Farm City Breakfast will feature a panel discussion on mental health in agriculture. Panelists will include Joan Hayden with Hayden Farms and Hayden Electric, Dr. Wanda Figueroa Peralta with RiverValley
& Affiliates, and Dr. Julie Marfell with the University of Kentucky School of Nursing. Additionally, Chloe Ebelhar with Apollo High School FFA, will present her award-winning speech on mental health to the crowd. Tickets to the event are $7 and are available for purchase in advance on the Chamber website or by calling (270) 926-1860. Sponsorships for the event are available through February 18 for $50. For more information, contact Kenzie Tomes at ktomes@owensboro.com.
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Feburary Calendar 3 Rooster Booster, sponsored by Daviess County Farm Bureau and Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service 7:30 a.m. Owensboro Convention Center 4 Ribbon Cutting: Ace Hardware Marketplace 12:15 p.m. 2419 West Parrish Avenue 10 West KY Thank You Night Exum Center, 101 University Drive Frankfort, KY
11 Ribbon Cutting: Catholic Diocese of Owensboro/Catholic Charities 12:15 p.m. 529 Cedar Street 16 Chamber Ambassador Meeting 12:00 p.m. Commerce Center 17 Leadership Owensboro - Local Government Day 26 Farm City Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Daviess County High School
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@owensboro.com HANNAH THURMAN DIRECTOR, TALENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP OWENSBORO hthurman@owensboro.com SUSAN HIGH BUSINESS MANAGER susan@owensboro.com KENZIE TOMES COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR ktomes@owensboro.com LYDIE BOONE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT lboone@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 • Chamber.owensboro.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @GOCHAMBER BRENDA CLAYTON, CPA CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR
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“I love my Chamber because it provides opportunities for small businesses in Owensboro to connect and share their services with one another to help each other’s business thrive. We want that in our hometown.” Chad M. Thompson, Thompson Benefits & Enrollment Group, LLC “I love being a member of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce because they are truly invested in you and your business. You will see their faces and know their names because they want to build a relationship with you and be in your corner. I’ve received handwritten notes, flowers, and phone calls. You are not just a membership fee to them, you are a person that matters.” - Natasha
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Stanley, Bella Ragazza Boutique “The Chamber has created opportunities for me to develop impactful relationships and partnerships with business owners like myself that have led to growth, FUN, friendships and community. I have learned a great amount through the Chamber’s programming and educational offerings. I have made some of the best friends and had some of the most fun experiences through the many relationships my involvement with the Chamber has led me to. Most importantly, our Chamber has been there for me. I have always felt I could call on them for backing with promotion of our business and its activities with intention of building
and growing this community. Owensboro is fortunate for such a community-driver like our Chamber.” - Suzanne Cecil White, Cecil Farms and White Chateau “I love the Chamber because being involved with the Chamber gives our company the opportunity for growth within our local community. Also, with the attendance of the monthly Rooster Booster, it allows me to network and put a face behind my business and to sell myself and my business to others. We believe in people helping people so that all of us grow and benefit from this growth. The Chamber is supportive and a new business needs that support to hit the ground running. OUR CHAMBER DOES MATTER!!” - Cindy Heep, Cabinet Outlet
This month and every month we celebrate you – our Members! Be on the lookout for your annual membership packets arriving soon. They will include 2022 Member decals, the new annual magazine and more! The Chamber could not continue our work on community and business development initiatives and advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region without the hard work and support of our Members.
Ambassador of the Month
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Michael Vanover is an agent for all lines of insurance at Helton Insurance Group. In addition to serving as an Ambassador for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce since 2011, Michael is the president of Owensboro Sister Cities & Regions, Inc., and a Gideon for the Owensboro East Camp. He and his wife, Gayla, serve on the Impressions Ministry and Emergency Response Team at Owensboro Christian Church, and participate in and support Christian mission work in Portugal. Michael is a member of the WKU Alumni Association, served as the university mascot for five years, and is a member of the Presidents Circle and Cupola Society.
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The Annual Chamber Celebration will be held on Friday, March 11 at the RiverPark Center. Cost to attend is $50 and tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Chamber office. Sponsorships for Chamber Celebration are still available. For more information, contact Hannah Thurman at hthurman@owensboro.com or (270) 926-1860.
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