August Chamber Matters

With more than 60% of the new Owensboro Convention Center’s construction behind them, the Global Spectrum management team is moving full steam ahead with booking events.

Scheduled to open in the latter part of January 2014, two major public events have already been announced for the month of February 2014. The Outdoor Owensboro Hunting and Fishing Expo, scheduled for February 7 – 9, and the Owensboro Boat and Recreation Show is on the books for February 27 – March 2. There are many more public and private events planned for around the same time in 2014 that have yet to be announced.

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August 1, 2013Owensboro Christian Church 7:30 a.m.

SPEAKER: Al Cross, Director, Institute for Rural Journalism & Community Issues

Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or call (270) 926-1860

Rooster Booster Breakfast

Owensboro Convention Center to sponsor August

Rooster Booster

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CHAMBER MATTERS2 Monday, July 29, 2013

1 August Rooster Booster OwensboroChristianChurch 7:30am

1 Community Priorities Input SessionOwensboroChristianChurch8:45am

2 Ribbon Cutting – Bella Ragazza Boutique 120AWestSecondStreet 4:30pm

7 Glenn Shepard Seminar – How to Supervise People & Lead a Team WKU-Owensboro 8:30am

15 Make a Business ConnectionCampbellClub7:30am

15 Small Business Committee Meeting CommerceCenter 11:30am

16 Make a Business ConnectionRamadaInn noon19 Small Town Merchant Program WKU-Owensboro 8am&10:30am

20 Advocacy Committee Meeting CommerceCenter noon

21 Whatcha Need to Know Wednesdays – Compensation & Benefits Package HomeBuildersAssociation ofOwensboro 11:30am

22 Chamber Ambassador Meeting CommerceCenter 11:45am

23 Chamber Golf Classic OwensboroCountryClub 9am

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MISSY GANT, MEMBERSHIP [email protected]

SUSAN HIGH, ACCOUNTING [email protected]

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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

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GAVIN ROBERTS, BOARD CHAIR

Learn how your small business can grow!On Monday, August 19, the

Chamber, Economic Development Corporation and Murray State University Small Business Development Center will host retail specialist Marc Wilson for two free trainings on how to stay relevant and improve your retail or restaurant business at WKU-Owensboro – 4821 New Hartford Road.

Session 1 is from 8-10 am and will focus on Customer Retention through Flawless Customer Service. Session 2 is from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and will focus on Windows, Signs, & Visual Displays – Stewards of Your Brand. You can attend one or both sessions. To register, call 926-8085 by August 15. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

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In addition to the numerous private and public events already booked, big plans are being made for the grand opening. The grand opening is expected to be an exciting event with live entertainment, ceremonies, presentations, food and refreshments, and fun activities. More details on the grand opening as well as other exciting events will be announced at the August 1st Rooster Booster!

For the past year, the Global Spectrum team has been working hard selling not only the convention center, but also Owensboro as a premier destination and meeting place. “Owensboro has been off the meeting

planner’s radar since the Executive Inn shut down in 2008,” said Dean Dennis, Global Spectrum’s General Manager of the Owensboro Convention Center. “One of our goals is to get Owensboro back on their radar and make sure that everyone knows the who, what, where and when of this incredible new venue.”

Global Spectrum gladly accepted the honor of sponsoring this month’s Rooster Booster. “It’s a great way for us to connect with members of the community,” said Madison Strobel, Global Spectrum’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the Owensboro Convention Center. “We are especially excited about having Rooster Booster at the new Owensboro Convention Center next year.”

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CHAMBER MATTERS3Monday, July 29, 2013

Member RenewalsAmeriprise Financial, Watson,

Chaney & AssociatesApplied Industrial TechnologiesBarret-Fisher Company, Inc.Beltline Electric Co., Inc.Bob GlennBridge Pointe ChurchCastlen Welding and

Manufacturing LLCCintas CorporationCity of HawesvilleConsolidated Mechanical, Inc.Courier ExpressCourtyard by Marriott OwensboroCraig O’Bryan Graphics Cromwell Radio GroupDaviess County Fiscal CourtDaymar CollegeDental Designs of OwensboroDNJ Auto PartsDr. Bradley BakerEdward Jones Investments -

Tracy Thacker, AAMSFairfield InnFirst Class Services, Inc.First Security Bank of Owensboro

Frito LayGlenn Enterprises d/b/a Linmar

HospitalityH & R BlockHayden and Co.Home Instead Senior CareImpact Marketing ConsultantsKORT - Physical TherapyLanham Brothers General

Contractors, Inc.Lee’s Famous Recipe Fried

ChickenLogan’s RoadhouseMaloney’s Pizza & WingsMarch of DimesMatthew 25 AIDS ServicesNation’s Medicines - Highway 54O’Bryan Contracting & Leasing Inc.Owensboro BrickOwensboro Cancer Center PSCOwensboro Health FoundationOwensboro Winnelson, CoOwensboro-Daviess County

Regional Airport

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 633

PVF Supply Company, Inc.Real Hacienda Mexican

RestaurantReal Living Home Realty, Gordon

BarnettRolling Pin Pastry Shop, Inc.Sherwin-WilliamsShoe StopSouthern Star Central Gas

Pipeline, Inc.Southern States River TerminalState Farm Insurance, Alan

Powers, AgentState Farm Insurance, Allen

WadeState Farm Insurance, Bobby

WoodwardSun Windows, Inc.The Green River Area Community

FoundationTumbleweedWestern Kentucky MineralsWilcox Environmental

Engineering Inc.

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new Members The Chamber would like to recognize those businesses celebrating anniversaries with us this month. Thank you for being a loyal member and supporting local commerce!

25 Years:Holland Millwork & Laminate 20 Years:Oberst Printing CompanyWard O. Pedley Sr. Concrete Company LLCWells Health Systems, Inc. 15 Years:Mechanical Systems, Inc. 10 Years:Myriad CPA Group, LLCSouth Central Radio Group 5 Years:Paul Davis Restoration & RemodelingState Farm Insurance, Daniel Dick

Airgas1845 E. Parrish AvenueOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 683-1531 B & L Automotive Repair317 Triplett StreetOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 684-5152 Barkley Technologies1010 Allen, Suite 107Owensboro, KY 42303(270) 663-1249

Glenn Shepard Seminars, Inc.6953 Charlotte Pike, Suite 303Nashville, TN 37209(615) 353-7125

Green River Area Down Syndrome Association – GRADSAPO Box 2031Owensboro, KY 42302(270) 925-0195

Ole South Barbeque3523 Highway 54 EastOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 926-6464 The Scrub Shoppe2800 Yale PlaceOwensboro, KY 42301(270) 683-3333

Studio 105 Art & Frame Gallery105 West Third StreetOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 685-3958

Sugar Specialty Baking3245 Mount Moriah AvenueOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 926-9115 Theatre Workshop of OwensboroPO Box 644Owensboro, KY 42302(270) 683-5003 M

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2013 Chamber Golf Classic Owensboro Country Club

Friday, August 23, 2013 One wave - only 144 golng spots available!

Registra on and Breakfast: 7:30 am Shotgun Start: 9 am

Gold Sponsors Atmos Energy

Independence Bank Denark Construc on

Fi h Third Bank Owensboro Municipal U li es

Aus n Industrial Republic Bank

Thank you to our Golf Classic sponsors!

Silver Sponsors Wellington Parc

Community Home Health Care Beltline Electric

Northwestern Mutual Financial Group

Cromwell Radio Group Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehab

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Gavin C. Roberts Agency

State Farm Insurance - J. Todd Inman Manpower

SurfKY News Group First Security Bank of Owensboro

American Engineers, Inc. E.M. Ford & Company Riney Hancock CPAs

Ross, Sinclaire & Associates

Sponsorships & foursomes s ll available. Call 926-1860 if interested.

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Team Photo Sponsor - Old Na onal Bank

Hole Sponsors

2013 Chamber Golf Classic Owensboro Country Club

Friday, August 23, 2013 One wave - only 144 golng spots available!

Registra on and Breakfast: 7:30 am Shotgun Start: 9 am

Gold Sponsors Atmos Energy

Independence Bank Denark Construc on

Fi h Third Bank Owensboro Municipal U li es

Aus n Industrial Republic Bank


Silver Sponsors Wellington Parc

Community Home Health Care Beltline Electric

Northwestern Mutual Financial Group

Cromwell Radio Group Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehab

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Gavin C. Roberts Agency

State Farm Insurance - J. Todd Inman Manpower

SurfKY News Group First Security Bank of Owensboro

American Engineers, Inc. E.M. Ford & Company Riney Hancock CPAs

Ross, Sinclaire & Associates

Sponsorships & foursomes s ll available. Call 926-1860 if interested.

Presented by

Team Photo Sponsor - Old Na onal Bank

Hole Sponsors

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Glenn Shepard seminar scheduled for August

CYLO hosting Lady in Red Fundraiser

Glenn Shepard Seminars is providing an opportunity to take part in a special seminar offered to members of the Chamber. On Wednesday, August 7, Glenn Shepard will present the half-day seminar “How to Supervise People and Lead a Team,” based on one of his books, How to Manage Problem Employees. The seminar will take place at Western Kentucky University – Owensboro on August 7 from 8:30 am to noon.

Chamber members may attend this event for only $129. Non-member tuition is $149. Also, when you send three or more employees, the fourth person attends for free.

If you are interested in participating in this training opportunity, please call the Chamber at 926-1860.

CYLO, Connecting Young Leaders of Owensboro, is excited to announce the 5th Annual Lady in Red event. This year, the fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013 in the RiverPark Center courtyard. The night of dancing, drinks, and good music will begin at 8 pm. Tickets are now available at a cost of $25 per individual or $40 per

couple. The event is open to anyone 21 or older.

The annual Lady in Red event is CYLO’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event will be used to continue funding free Wi-Fi at Smothers Park and for various charitable events throughout the year. Call the Chamber at 926-1860 with questions or to reserve your ticket.

Political writer to speak at August Rooster BoosterAl Cross is director of the Institute

for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, based at the University of Kentucky, an associate professor in UK’s School of Journalism and Telecommunications and publisher of The Rural Blog, Kentucky Health News and the Midway Messenger. He was an editor and manager of weekly newspapers in rural Kentucky before reporting for The Courier-Journal for 26 years, the last 15½ as chief political writer. He writes a fortnightly political column for the Louisville newspaper and is a

member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Cross was president of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2001-02, and is a director of SPJ’s Sigma Delta Chi Foundation. His awards include a share of the Pulitzer Prize won by The C-J staff for general news in 1989, for coverage of the nation’s deadliest bus and drunk-driving crash. He has been a contributor to several

books and journal articles on rural journalism, Kentucky and politics. He grew up in Albany,

Ky., and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University.

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The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Owens-boro Society for Human Resource Manage-ment for Whatcha Need to Know Wednes-days, a six-part series to assist its members with human resources basics.

The six month program began in July with its first session on hiring and recruit-ing. All sessions are facilitated by Certi-fied Human Resources professionals. The remaining five sessions include:

• Compensation and Benefits Packages – August 21

• Employee Handbooks – September 18

• Disability and Workplace Safety – October 16

• Challenging Employee Relations – November 20

• Coaching for Performance – December 11

All sessions begin at 11:30 am, and conclude by 1 pm. All sessions will be held at the Home Builders Association of Owensboro – 3515 Wathens Crossing. The program is open to Chamber members, and will cost each participant $100 for the remaining five sessions, or $20 per indi-vidual session. The fee will cover the cost

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the Chamber at 270-926-1860 or sign-up online at www.owensboro.com/chamber .

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August Chamber Matters

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