CHAMBER MATTERS
Vol 19/Issue 5
greater owensboro chamber of commerce
MAY
2021
Join us! Join us via Facebook Live @gochamber To register for the event via Zoom, fill out a registration form on www. chamber.owensboro.com.
CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY The Chamber invites you to join us for this Thursday’s Remote Rooster Booster, sponsored by EM Ford. To celebrate the resiliency of our local small businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our program will feature a panel of local small business leaders and owners who have adapted their businesses to better serve our community despite the challenges of the past year. We invite you to join us and hear from some of the most innovative and passionate small business owners in our community. The panel will be moderated by Madison Silvert, President of the Malcolm Bryant Corporation. This virtual Rooster Booster program will stream live on the Chamber’s Facebook page and on Zoom starting at 7:30 a.m.
Armando Ortiz, Owner Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Natasha Stanley, Owner Bella Regazza Boutique
Jason Tanner, Owner Tanner Publishing & Tanner+West
Sally Ward, Owner Welborn’s Floral and Events
Matt Weafer, Owner Niko’s Bakery
Jigna Wilson, PharmD, Owner Wilson Family Pharmacy
Suzanne Cecil White, Owner Cecil Farms Produce & White Chateau
Jessica Woods, Owner Byron & Barclay
Madison Silvert, President, Malcolm Bryant Corporation Moderator
Ribbon Cuttings
Last May, EM Ford sponsored the first-ever virtual Rooster Booster. I never imagined that we would be in the same situation a year later – still unable to gather, shake hands and visit with our Member friends. Heck, a part of me is even missing the Mingle Minute! As we all know, the pandemic brought many challenges to our businesses and our community. So many thanks are owed to our city’s front-line workers, elected officials, the Chamber, and many other organizations for keeping Owensboro informed and up and running on a daily basis. In “The Art of War,” Sun Tzu states, “Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” While the pandemic has been very hard on many in our community, I am a firm believer that Owensboro rose to the challenges and continuously found opportunities to be better and will emerge victorious – stronger in compassion, cooperation, and civility – when the pandemic is behind us. Our business has certainly looked different this past year with virtual meetings and working from home, but the same principles and values that have guided us for 95 years have not changed: delivering best in class services and strategies for your insurance, employee benefits and financial planning needs. If you are experiencing challenges in your business as you get back to work, please give us a call. Our advisors will help you assess the risks that are involved and find strategies that work best for you to be successful moving forward. — Ryan McDaniel Financial Advisor, EM Ford
Last month the Chamber hosted a Ribbon Cutting with Murphy Excavating to celebrate their opening of a new location at 2601 West Fourth Street. Murphy Excavating has been a Member of our Chamber for 15 years, and their role as agricultural and job-creating leaders in our community continues to grow. We are so proud to have Murphy Excavating as a part of our Chamber and our community! Their services include excavation, tree removal, demolition and more. Learn more at www.murphyexcavatingky.com!
Hemingway receives 2021 Athena Award
Congratulations, Sara Hemingway, recipient of the 2021 Athena Award! Sara is a native of Owensboro and serves as the Executive Director of the Marilyn and William Young Charitable Foundation. The Chamber is honored to partner with Girls Inc. to present the Athena Award annually to an individual in our community who has achieved excellence in business or a profession, who has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in developing their leadership potential. Sara’s professional and volunteer involvement includes currently serving as a Director of the Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation in Muhlenberg County and a Board Member of Leadership Kentucky. She served as a founding Board Member of Impact 100 Owensboro and originator of the Impact 100 Next Generation program. Previously, Sara served as a member of the Steering Committee of Grantmakers of Kentucky, the Cultural Review Panel of Owensboro, co-chair of the
RiverPark Center’s 25th Anniversary Committee and President of the Junior League of Owensboro. She and her husband David have three children. Sara joins a group of 22 notable women who have received the Athena Award since 1999. These women
represent the many strong, smart, and bold women who are leading our community. When we take the time to invest in our girls, there is no limit to what they can achieve. To learn more about Girls Inc. and their mission, visit www.girlsincowensboro.org.
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Key Oil Company Koorsen Fire & Security Kroger Co. Lanham Brothers General Contractors, Inc. Lee Brick & Block, Inc. Limestone Bank Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
CANDANCE CASTLEN BRAKE PRESIDENT & CEO cbrake@owensboro.com
Musick Studios
SHELLY NICHOLS VICE PRESIDENT shelly@owensboro.com
Nation’s Medicines Our Technology Group, LLC Owensboro Convention Center Owensboro Family YMCA Owensboro Regional Farmers Market
HANNAH THURMAN DIRECTOR, TALENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP OWENSBORO Pantone 302C hthurman@owensboro.com Pantone 376C
Peacocks and Pearls Boutique
BUSINESS MANAGER susan@owensboro.com Pantone 5483C R:69 G:141 B:159 MARTHA MICHAEL C:74 M:31 Y:31 K:2
Pediatric Dentistry of Owensboro Pepsi Beverages Company Qualmedica Research, LLC Rayelle Collection RC Bratcher Radiator, Welding & Automotive
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R:8 G:92 B:136 C:95 M:64 Y:26 K:7 SUSAN HIGH
Pantone 425C R:88 G:89 B:91 C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:80
COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR mmichael@owensboro.com
Fonts: Goudy Oldstyle Std (Greater Owensboro & Tagline) Avenir LT Std (Chamber) LYDIE BOONE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT lboone@owensboro.com
Retirement & Financial Strategies
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
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The Blake Hayden Group TheraTree, LLC Tony Clark Realtors, LLC Towne Square Animal Hospital
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• Gait Disorders • Peripheral Neuropathy • Headaches, Migraines • Radiculopathy • Memory Impairment
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May Calendar 4
Chamber Young Professionals Virtual Yoga Class with 270 Power Yoga
Lark Electric 901 West Third Street (270) 683-4242 www.facebook.com/Lark-ElectricLLC-105734574867840
6:30 p.m.
6 ID&A, Inc. 1229 East Virginia Street, Evansville (812) 422-7811 www.id-a.com
Jiffy Lube Multicare 2990 Hayden Road (270) 240-5823 www.jiffylube.com
Innovative Staff Solutions 1605 Scherm Rd #3 (270) 240-3185 www.staffsolutions.com
Remote Rooster Booster, Sponsored by EM Ford
Featured Panel: Celebrating Small Business Resiliency 7:30 a.m.
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Chamber Ambassador Meeting
12:00 p.m.
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Leadership Owensboro: Justice Day
Ribbon Cutting: First United Bank and Trust
3012 West Parrish Avenue 12:15 p.m.
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Strive Health 4551 Springhill Drive, Unit 3 (270) 240-2585 www.strivehealth.com
Whittaker Gun Shop, LLC 6976 W Louisville Ln (270) 229-0140 www.whittakerguns.com
Ribbon Cutting: Jiffy Lube
2990 Hayden Road 12:15 p.m.
April Members of the Month
Ambassador of the Month
MINGA TROGDLEN Minga Trogdlen is Assistant Vice President/Treasury Management Officer at Independence Bank. She has been a Chamber Ambassador since 2005 and is a graduate of the Leadership Owensboro Class of 2008. She and her husband, Harley, are lifelong residents of Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro High School. They have three daughters that are also OHS alumni. Minga continues to be actively involved in the Owensboro Public Schools, where she currently serves as a board member for the OPS Foundation for Excellence. Whether in the office, attending a Chamber function, or volunteering at an event, her passion is being of service to others in her community.
270 Power Yoga
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CHAMBER MATTERS
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
MEMBER CORNER Have a job posting, event, or promotion you want to share? Want to reach a wider audience with news about your business or organization? As a Chamber Member, you have full access to our Member Corner tool. Members can easily submit events, employment opportunities, deals and discounts. Then, we post what you submit on our website and across our social media. Our Member Corner is accessed by individuals, businesses and organizations across Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana, but only Chamber Members can submit posts. Utilizing this tool is a fantastic (and free!) way to share news and announcements about your business or organization. Take advantage of this membership benefit today! Visit www.chamber.owensboro.com/ member-corner to learn more.
According to the latest statistics, small businesses in Kentucky employ almost 60% of those who work in the Food Service and Accommodation Industry. The American Rescue Plan established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to help keep the doors of our cherished small businesses open. The SBA is now accepting applications for the RRF and the online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. The RRF will provide emergency funding assistance for eligible businesses that are not permanently closed. Eligible establishments include anywhere the public or patrons assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or drink. It will provide funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. For the first 21 days that the
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program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as the portal opens. Following the 21 days, all eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. The SBA is also hosting informational sessions to help prepare applicants for this new grant fund. Visit www.
INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL MEDICAL - INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH
General Contracting Design/Build Construction Construction Management Services Renovations/Conversions/Expansions Pre-Engineered Buildings Engineering/Architectural/Design Services
sbarestaurantstraining.eventbrite. com and www.sba.gov/events to find a full schedule of virtual training sessions. Visit www.sba. gov/restaurants to learn more about eligibility and application guidelines. Application resources are also available locally through the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, located upstairs from the Chamber office at 200 East Third Street, Suite 302. Contact Jamie Johnson, Kentucky SBDC Business Coach, at jamie. johnson@uky.edu or (270) 574-9990.
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Owensboro Riverport Authority
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