Vol 20/Issue 12
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
DEC.
CHAMBER MATTERS 2022
Rooster Booster to feature Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by German American Bank and will feature speaker Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. Special Guests Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio and Ashli Watts from the Kentucky Chamber will be on hand to present a
tornado relief fund check to Volunteers of America. Reserve your spot now at www.chamber.owensboro. com or by calling the Chamber office at (270) 926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, November 30. 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.
Michael G. Adams, a native of Paducah, and statewide campaign efforts in all 50 states. is Kentucky’s 86th Secretary of State and Inaugurated as Secretary of State on the 77th person to serve in that role. January 6, 2020, Michael first pushed his Michael attended McCracken County signature legislative issue, Kentucky’s first public schools and was the first in his Photo ID to Vote law, through the General family to get a bachelor’s degree. After Assembly, then pivoted to saving the graduating from the University of primary and general elections from the Louisville, Michael attended Harvard Law problems that befell other states during School on low-income aid. Returning MICHAEL G. ADAMS the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Adams to Kentucky, Michael served as Deputy presented state legislators with the most General Counsel to Governor Ernie ambitious election reform plan since 1891, and the bill Fletcher, before moving to Washington to accept an passed both chambers with near-unanimous support. appointment as Counsel to the U.S. Deputy Attorney Michael’s work in making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, General in the second Bush Administration. and taking Kentucky from the back of the pack to a national In 2007, Michael began full-time private practice in leader in election administration in mere months, has election law, first as General Counsel to the Republican earned praise throughout America and across party lines. Governors Association, and later opening a national Michael is happily married to Christina and is the practice in the field. He has represented several national political committees, numerous national political figures, proud father of Lucia
German American Bank is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve greater prosperity and quality of life. The financial team builds lasting client relationships based on integrity, responsive service, innovation, and shared values. With a promise to provide customer service excellence and a focus on top-rated customer facing technology backed by a talented team of professionals, German American Bank maintains a strong business banking focus and is the ideal choice for a broad range of financial needs. German American Bank believes that when a community thrives, its people prosper. In addition to being a Rooster Booster sponsor, the Owensboro team is proud to support many important community organizations and initiatives including Junior Achievement’s Owensboro Business Hall of Fame, Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc. of Owensboro, Puzzle Pieces, and the Owensboro Convention Center. In a continued commitment to Owensboro, German American Bank has given customers the opportunity to support their local school through the School Spirit Check Card program. Local schools participating in the program include: Owensboro Red Devils, Daviess County Panthers, Apollo Eagles, Trinity High School, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. School Spirit Check Cards are available with a German American checking account and approval of a check card application. Every purchase made using the card results in a donation to the card holder’s school of choice! So far in 2022 German American Bank has donated over $63,000 to participating schools throughout their footprint. To learn more about the School Spirit Check Card program or to open an account visit germanamerican.com or stop in any of our convenient offices located at 313 Frederica Street, 3560 Frederica Street, and 3264 Highway 54 in Owensboro.
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shopping local SEE OUR FULL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ON PAGE 4
Ribbon Cuttings
November
St. Vincent de Paul 200 East 18th Street | (270) 315-5747
First United Bank 3012 West Parrish Avenue | (270) 215-3337
Meadow House Flowers & Gifts 113 East 18th Street | (270) 551-5050
Fern Terra Assisted Living 1415 West First Street | (270) 926-2345