greater owensboro chamber of commerce
CHAMBER MATTERS 2022
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Vol 20/Issue 5
The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Visit Owensboro and will feature Jeff Berry, Co-Head of CAA Sports’ baseball division. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber. owensboro.com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, May 4. 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.
Premier MLB Agent to address Rooster Booster
He graduated from Leominster Owensboro, KY, native Jeff Berry High School in 1988 and was a has been a Major League Baseball member of the varsity basketball player agent and attorney since and baseball teams. A three1998. He started his career with year starting catcher for the the famed Hendricks Brothers baseball team that won State before moving on to IMG in 1999 Championships in 1986 and 1988, and then eventually to CAA, where Berry was inducted into the LHS in 2006 he was one of the original Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. employees of the newly formed Berry played college baseball CAA Sports. at Northeastern University and As the long time Co-Head of CAA UNC Charlotte. He graduated from Baseball, Berry has led tremendous UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of growth and success in the baseball Science in Business Administration division. Since its inception in 2006, in 1992 and went on to play one CAA Baseball has negotiated more season in the Boston Red Sox than $3 billion in multi-year player Jeff Berry minor-league system. Following contracts and advised 56 firstround picks. In 2021, CAA Baseball represented 10 his playing career, Berry attended Oklahoma MLB All-Stars and over the last 16+ years the client City University School of Law and served three list has included four MVPs, five Cy Young winners years as the Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach. He earned his Juris Doctor from OCU School of and seven Rookies of the Year. Berry has been repeatedly recognized by Forbes Law, graduating cum laude in May of 1998 and was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association in Magazine as one of the World’s Most Powerful September of 1998. Sports Agents and is known as a fierce advocate Berry was recently appointed to serve on the for players. Berry’s advocacy has sparked two board of directors of the V Foundation for Cancer major rule changes, protecting catchers from home-plate collisions (The Buster Posey Rule) and Research. Comprised of prominent business leaders, award-winning athletes and coaches, making it possible for players to be traded soon distinguished physicians and world-renowned after being drafted (The Trea Turner Rule). He has entertainers, the Board is entrusted with and also been outspoken on various labor issues, the accountable for the strategic leadership and amateur draft and salary arbitration. The son of Owensboro natives David and Jeanie governance of the organization. Founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, the Berry, Jeff attended Blessed Mother School V Foundation funds game-changing research and through the 8th grade and played baseball at all-star scientists with one goal in mind: to achieve Eastern Little League where his dad was the Victory over Cancer. coach. In the summer of 1984, after his father’s Berry has been married to wife Sarah since job transfer with W.R. Grace, the Berry family, 2005 and they have 3 children. Jax (14), Clark (12), including younger siblings Brent and Emily, Whitney (9) and they reside in Bradenton, FL. moved to Leominster, MA.
TIME TO PUNCH THE GAS
The road to recovery for the hospitality industry has been long and hard. We’re on the right path, heading in the right direction, and now’s the time for our community to leverage every asset we have and put our foot on the gas. COVID-19 has taught us that things are unpredictable, and we must be ready for obstacles. Financially, 2020 was the worst year in the history for the tourism industry. Vacations were canceled. Meetings canceled. Conventions canceled. Sports tournaments canceled. Jobs canceled. The good news is that the hospitality industry in Owensboro-Daviess County is resilient. We’ve shifted and adapted to what the customer wants and needs, and we’ve turned that into our advantage. Whether it’s a safe place for a meeting or a world class facility for a tournament. Producing the best bluegrass music in the world or an authentic bourbon experience. Owensboro is delivering on its reputation of being one of the best small cities in America. Now is Owensboro’s time to move forward. We must take risks, work harder, and try new methods and concepts to promote Owensboro as a place to visit, host meetings, and sports events. We have a lot to be excited about and we must not become complacent. Continuing to take care of our hospitality workforce and investing in Owensboro’s future as a world class destination is our priority. Economic development and creating an economic impact all starts with a visit.
PRIMARY ELECTION EVENTS
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Allstate Insurance, James Russell
River Boat Services
2624 New Hartford Road, Bldg. B
(270) 240-1284
(270) 926-0094 Rustic Roots Western
allstate.com/jamesrussell
Wear and Party Rentals Charles Schwab Evansville
3601 Frederica Street
Independent Branch
(270) 240-9666
236 North Burkhardt Road
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com
(812) 618-0070
The Spot Coffee and Finery LLC
client.schwab.com/public/
217 Williamsburg Square
SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@owensboro.com
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thespotcoffeeandfinery.com
SUSAN HIGH BUSINESS MANAGER susan@owensboro.com
Feel the Love Home Health Care
United Auto Glass
2410 West Parrish Avenue
317 Salem Drive
(270) 478-4242
(270) 926-1111
feeltheloveky.com
unitedautoglassky.com
Fern Terra Assisted Living LLC
Volunteers of America Mid-States
1415 West First Street
570 South Fourth Street, Suite 100,
(270) 926-2345
Louisville
fernterrace.com
(502) 636-4633
KENZIE TOMES COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR ktomes@owensboro.com LYDIE BOONE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT lboone@owensboro.com BRENDA CLAYTON CPA CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR
voamid.org Neighbors Mortgage LLC
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
3101 Alvey Park Drive East, Suite B
WEVV- TV
(270) 570-3427
477 Carpenter Street, Evansville
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(812) 464-4444 wevv.com
OFFROAD OUTLAWZ, LLC ZEB Metals, LLC
(270) 903-9542
11608 State Route 1513
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Owensboro Warehouse
(270) 929-1854
Leasing LLC 3301 Old Hartford Road (270) 993-7702
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Whether you are buying a home, needing home improvement, paying for your next adventure, purchasing a vehicle, facing an unexpected emergency or consolidating your debt, the team at German American is here to listen to your needs and offer personalized financial solutions that best fit your goals and budget. Loans for your lifestyle. Lenders who care.
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We Offer On-Site: Immigration Physicals • Insurance Physicals • Coumadin Clinic Adult Immunizations • CT Scans Ultrasound • Full Service Laboratory • X-Rays PET/CT • Clinical Research Annual & Sports Physicals • Bone Density Whole Body Scan • Nuclear Medicine Infusion Clinic
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May Calendar 5 Rooster Booster, sponsored by Visit Owensboro 7:30 a.m. | Owensboro Convention Center Ribbon Cutting: Don Mario’s 12:15 p.m. | 122 West 2nd Street Alexander & Company CPAs PSC Allshops Hardware, Inc. Allstate Insurance, Hayden Agency AT&T BCS Century Aluminum of Kentucky Consolidated Mechanical, Inc. Culver’s Restaurant Danco Construction Daviess Treatment Services Escape Today Express Employment Professionals Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA Fast Lane Auto Repair Flamingos For Amber, Inc. Friends of Sinners Gipe Auto Color Inc. Great Harvest, 54 Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp. HawesWay, Inc. Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky Huddle House Hunter-Douglas, Inc. Jiffy Lube (Stonebriar Auto Services, LLC) Key Oil Company KG Consulting, LLC Kidstop Children’s Boutique, LLC Koorsen Fire & Security Kroger Co. Lanham Brothers General Contractors, Inc. Lee Brick & Block, Inc. Limestone Bank
Marilyn and William Young Charitable Foundation McCarty’s Auto & Truck Repair McCoy Construction and Forestry MentorKids Kentucky Our Technology Group, LLC Owensboro Convention Center Owensboro Municipal Utilities Owensboro Thoroughbreds Qualmedica Research, LLC. RC Bratcher Radiator, Welding & Automotive Retirement & Financial Strategies Rhoads & Rhoads, PSC Owensboro RiverPark Center Roto-Rooter State Farm Insurance, Ryan Vincent State Farm Insurance, Shane Satterfield T.H.E. Insurance Group TheraTree, LLC. Thompson Homes, Inc. To The Max Behavior Therapy, LLC Top Flite Financial, Inc. TownePlace Suites TrueNorth Treatment Center, LLC Unique Granite & Marble Unique Surfaces Roofing and Contracting Vancil Insurance Services LLC Vineyard Primary Care / Jeremy Luckett M.D. Volunteer Owensboro Wax Works, LLC Wingfield Inn and Suites
CYP Cinco de Mayo Celebration 5:00- 7:00 p.m. | Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 13 Ribbon Cutting: The Blake Hayden Group 12:15 p.m. | 3424 Frederica Street 14 Red, White & Blue, sponsored by Big Rivers Electric Corporation 10:00 a.m. | Daviess County Courthouse Lawn
18 Chamber Ambassador Meeting 12:00 p.m. 19 Leadership Owensboro – Changing Our Community Day Leadership Owensboro Graduation, sponsored by German American 4:45 p.m. | Chamber Office 20 Ribbon Cutting: The Unique Nest 12:15 p.m. | 1303 Breckenridge Street 26 Ribbon Cutting: Jerry Ray Davis 12:15 p.m. | 3900 Frederica Street 27 Ribbon Cutting: TBF Mortgage Company 12:15 p.m. | 1210 Burlew Boulevard
Members of the Month
Kaiser Aluminum Warrick 4000 Highway 66 (812) 853-6111 kaiseraluminum.com
Greater Owensboro Realtor Association 2850 Farrell Crescent (270) 685-4977 owensboromls.com
Owensboro Brew Bridge 800 West Second Street (270) 215-7742 owensborobrewbridge.com The Unique Nest 1303 Breckenridge Street (812) 660-0383 theuniquenestky.com
Ambassador of the Month
Justin Merritt Justin, a native of Whitesville, graduated from Madisonville Community College in 2011 with his Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant. Employed by ADVANCED formally know as OSMO for 11 years. He is certified in Functional
Movement Systems, Level 1&2 Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Y-balance. Justin is very motivated by helping people reach their goals, rather it be excelling at a particular sport, being pain-free, or just moving better. Improving the quality of life in his patients is his drive. Justin is married to a
local Physical Therapist Assistance, Lacey, they have four children together; Elias, Justus, Logan, and Matthias. He enjoys spending time with his family, continuing his education, playing golf and table tennis, projects on his home, and visiting with friends. He is not afraid of trying something new and working hard to be the best he can be.
Trunnell’s Farm Market and Gourmet Deli on 54 4399 Springhill Drive (270) 733-2222 trunnellsfarmmarket.com
Celebrating National Small Business Week!
At the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, our purpose is to provide leadership, advocacy and Member services that foster growth and economic prosperity for our region. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our Members whose businesses bring life into this community. Thank you!
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NIKO’S BAKERY AND CAFE
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Niko’s Bakery & Cafe is a fast, casual European Style Bakery, serving breakfast, lunch and early dinner. They specialize in gourmet desserts, hand-made croissants, sourdough and artisan bread, along with a diverse selection of unique sandwiches, salads, soups, and specialty entrees. Niko’s offers dine in, pick up, and catering!
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