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greater owensboro chamber of commerce
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Since April 1913, business leaders in Owensboro have been joining forces to bolster the economy and press for initiatives to increase opportunities for busi-nesses to thrive. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce was formed by ifteen member of the Owensboro Businessmen’s Association. 100 years later, the group is still thriving as the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, with nearly 900 members.
The concept of the Chamber remains the same after
all these years – provide a place for the leaders of the Greater Owensboro area to come together and share their ideas and services to make Owensboro a better place to live and work.
To celebrate the accomplishments, members, and leaders who have contributed, the Chamber will host a Centennial a Centennial Celebration presented by Owensboro Health on January 19th at the RiverPark Center. The Celebration will begin at 6 pm with a recep-
tion, followed by a program at 7 pm in Cannon Hall. The program will highlight all the accomplishments over the last 100 years, and will include the annual “Passing of the Gavel” from 2012 Board Chair Michael F. Beckwith to 2013 Chair Gavin C. Roberts. The Dance of the Decades will begin at 8:30 pm with the Second Street Big Band playing until 11:30 pm.
Tickets for the Centennial Celebration are $50 and can be reserved by calling the Chamber at 926-1860.
Chamber will mark 100 years with Centennial Celebration January 19
January 3, 2013STATE OF THE COMMUNITY ADDRESSESOwensboro Christian Church, 7:30 am
Register online at www.Owensboro.com/chamber or calling (270) 926-1860
Rooster Booster Breakfast
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AMY JACKSON, PRESIDENT & CEO
MISSY GANT, MEMBERSHIP
MANAGER
SUSAN HIGH,
ACCOUNTING
MANAGER
JAMIE ROBY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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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@GOCHAMBER
GAVIN ROBERTS,
BOARD CHAIR
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly and Mayor Ron Payne will make their “State of the Commu-nity” addresses at the January 3rd Rooster Booster Breakfast. A large crowd is expected for this annual event. Daviess County Fiscal Court and the City of Owensboro are co-spon-sors of the breakfast, which starts at 7:30 am at Owensboro Christian Church.
Al Mattingly is the Daviess County Judge-Executive and was sworn into ofice on January 3, 2011.
In 1971, Judge Mat-tingly married Ms. Judy (Wolfe) and they have one son, Will.
Judge Mattingly, born to Alfred and Commie Marie Mattingly on May 23, 1947, is the eldest of 12 siblings. He gradu-ated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1965 and in 1969 received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Brescia College. Mattingly served in the United States Army from 1969 until 1972.
In 2003 and 2007, Judge Mat-tingly was elected and served as an Owensboro City Commissioner. In 2007, he served the Owensboro City Commission as Mayor Pro Tem. He has always been active in his com-munity and church, Our Lady of Lourdes. He is a member of various civic and professional organizations. He is President of a family-owned plumbing, heating, and cooling busi-
ness, Acme Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Judge Mattingly wel-comes citizen comments and may be reached at Daviess County Fiscal Court - 685-8424, home - 685-4876, or by e-mail - [email protected].
Owensboro Mayor Ron Payne retired as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Brescia University in May of
2008. Previously, he served as an Owensboro City Commissioner from 2005 until 2007. He has also maintained the positions of City Manager, the City’s Chief Administra-tive Oficer, from 1997 until his retirement in 2003, and Director of Finance & Administration from 1993 until 1997. Previously, Ron served 14 years with the City of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, irst as Controller and Deputy City Audi-tor and eventually as Director of
Finance. He was Owensboro’s City Auditor from 1975 to 1979 and also worked for the accounting irm of Coopers & Lybrand.
Payne is a Certiied Public Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Brescia College and a Master’s of Science in accounting from the University of Tulsa. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam. Payne and his wife Denise have two sons, Brian and Adam.
It has been a busy decade for Owensboro. The City has closed a chapter on riverfront development with the rededication of the Shelton Memorial, grand opening of Smoth-ers Park and an historic airshow, but progress continues downtown with construction on the convention cen-ter and millions of dollars in private investment. Mayor Ron Payne will review the past year of develop-ments, both public and private and highlight where Owensboro is as daily business continues, including public safety, infrastructure, eco-nomic development, inances and quality of life. The Mayor will also provide a peek into 2013.
Mattingly, Payne give “State of the Community”
addresses at January 5 Rooster Booster
JUDGE EXECUTIVE
AL MATTINGLY
MAYOR RON PAYNE
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LET US TAKE
YOU THERE
IN STYLE,
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Gavin C. Roberts, Agency Manager of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, is the 2013 board chair for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. He assumes the role from Michael F. Beck-with, the 2012 board chair.
“I’m excited about the direction of the Chamber. 2013 will be a busy year – a year of celebration of 100 years of business leaders com-ing together to strengthen our community. We will be active all year as the voice of our members, making sure progress on I-67 is hap-pening and providing assistance to our members in navigating the changing healthcare environment, among many other efforts,” said Roberts. “We hope all our members and our entire com-munity will continue to engage in the conversation of how to keep Owens-
boro on the move – tackling today’s issues and planning for the future.”
Roberts, in his role as board chair, will work with a 20-mem-ber board, nominated and elect-ed by the membership. Those serving as directors for the Chamber in 2013 include:
Gavin Roberts, Chair – Ken-tucky Farm Bureau
Michael Beckwith, Past Chair – First Security Bank
Darrell Higginbotham, Chair-Elect – Independence Bank
*T. Tommy Littlepage, Vice Chair Legal – Regional Land Title Company
Matt Hayden, Vice Chair Admin and Core Services – Envision Contractors, LLC
Kathy Oliver, Vice Chair Member-ship – United Way
Tammy Maglinger, Vice Chair Mem-
ber Services – Custom Audio Video*Adam Hancock, Treasurer – Riney
Hancock CPAs*Mark Martin, Vice Chair Advocacy
– Atmos EnergyGordy Wilcher, Owensboro Music
CenterMalcolm Bryant, Malcolm Bryant
CorporationSteve Castlen, Castlen RealtyDebbie BenedekKen Lawson, Greenwell Chisholm*Rick Kamuf, Kamuf Brothers Farm*JAT Mountjoy, Owensboro Health
SystemPamela Smith-Wright, Owensboro
City CommissionerGeorge Wathen, Daviess County
CommissionerEd Riney, Owensboro Riverport
Authority
* New three year board member
Gavin Roberts is Chamber Board Chair for 20133 RoosterBooster OwensboroChristianChurch 7:30am
15AdvocacyTaskForce Meeting CommerceCenter 11:30am
17MakeaBusiness Connection TumbleweedRestaurant 7:30am
17SmallBusinessTaskForceMeeting CommerceCenter 11:30am
19CentennialCelebrationRiverParkCenter6pm
24 ChamberAmbassadorLunch CommerceCenter 11:45am
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Crystal Jones is celebrating the New Year healthier, thanks to the jump start she received in last year’s Get Movin’ challenge. She and her husband, John, formed a team with friends, which provided the support and accountabil-ity they needed to start exercising and change their eating habits.
“It worked really well for me,” she said, adding that her “competitive nature” served as a natural motivation in the team environment.
After only 12 weeks, Crystal Jones found herself 34 pounds lighter. And today she’s lost over 75 pounds and
on target to reach her weight loss goal of 100 pounds by May.
Her husband lost 32 pounds during the contest and has kept it off.
Crystal Jones has continued to incorporate regular physical activity on most days of the week, inding running to be her niche.
“If I don’t run for a day I feel like I’m missing something,” she said.
John Jones also runs and their two children have joined cross country teams.
To get involved and healthy like Jones did, visit www.getmovin2013.
Get Movin’ Testimonial
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Advanced Family Practice / Dodie Kirkendoll, APRN
2315 Mayfair Avenue, Suite 9(270) 478-4410
ribbon cuttings
Ashley-Worth, LLC and Marcus Bosley & Associates
1601 Frederica Street(270) 686-7671
Whayne Supply3900 West Parrish Avenue
(270) 683-6609
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As a member of the “Oi ce Plus” buying group of over 400 dealers,
WE CAN BUY CHEAPER AND SELL CHEAPER!
Owensboro’s Locally Owned Oi ce Supplier1701 Breckenridge St. • 926-2222
Thank You forYour Business!–Gary Sisk
FREEDELIVERY!
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PRESENTED BY
DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Beltline Electric Hampton Inn
Titan Contrac�ng & Leasing Owensboro Conven�on Center
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Republic Bank
GOLD SPONSORS
Brescia University AEP Indiana Michigan Power
Wright Implement Century Aluminum Riney Hancock CPAs
Owensboro Municipal U�li�es
Audubon Area Community Services Daviess County Fiscal Court
EM Ford & Company Swedish Match North America, Inc.
Old Na�onal Bank Denark Construc�on
SILVER SPONSORS
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors for the Centennial Celebration that have made this event possible!
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American Service Group, Inc.729A Maple Heights Avenue(270) 689-0805 International Center of Kentucky233 West Ninth Street(270) 683-3423 MEDI, Inc.1101A South Main StreetHopkinsville, KY 42240(270) 885-8885 Remax Professional Realty Company
- Blake Hayden1921 Robin Road(270) 244-6162
David’s Custom Woodworking2520 Barrett Hill RoadLivermore, KY 42352(270) 344-0325 Technical Innovation1449 Donelson PikeNashville, TN 37217(615) 663-8280 US Remanufacturing LLC2400 Grimes Avenue(270) 688-5902 WKU Public Media1906 College Heights Boulevard #11035Bowling Green, KY 42101(270) 745-1904
new MembersThe Chamber would
like to recognize those
businesses celebrating
anniversaries with us
this month. Thank
you for being a loyal
member and supporting
local commerce!
45 Years:
WBKR/WOMI
20 Years:
Wills Animal Hospital
10 Years:
Comfort Suites
Owensboro
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Downtown
Lamar Outdoor
Advertising
Oasis Tanning Salon
REMAX Professional
Realty Group, Gary
Maglinger, ABR, GR
5 Years:
Debruce GrainMem
ber
ann
iver
sarie
s
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By participating in “Script It, Live It,” you not only help yourself – and by extension, your family and co-workers – you also help a local cause. Net proceeds from the series will benei t Kidcentric Sports, a charitable organization focused on making
sure the local youth sports experience is all about learning, character development, life skills transfer and enjoyment for kids.
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if you can script it – your career path, your family life, anything – you can live it! You are invited to join other highly successful local professionals and entrepreneurs in this unique career and personal development program.
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Member RenewalsAmerican Cancer SocietyAssociated Engineers Inc.Beautiful YouBrite-Way Sign Company, Inc.Browns Valley Truck EquipmentCarroll Hayden AppraisalsCarter FinancialCentury 21 Partners, John BurnsChampion Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-MazdaComputer Guys, LLCDavid Hocker & Associates, Inc.Daviess County Farm Bureau FederationDays InnDesigns & Signs by GinaDr. Mark Fort DMDDr. R. Wathen Medley, Jr.ECSIEdward Jones, Tycen BrockElder AdvantageEnvision Contractors LLC
Foundation for Daviess County Public SchoolsGambrinus Libation EmporiumGulfstream Commercial Services, LLCH & R BlockHealthParkHeritage Christian SchoolHill View FarmsHofmann Design LLCHoward Sign CompanyHugh E. Sandefur Training CenterHusk SignsITumble & BounceJeremy Bradley MD, PSCJunior Achievement of West KentuckyKamuf Brothers FarmsKentucky Department For The BlindKentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Robert EdgeKosair Children’s Hospital
Lifeline Home Health of OwensboroLPL Financial, Paul HaireMartin Custom Building IncMiller House Restaurant & CateringOhio Valley Physicians Association IncOld Hickory Bar-B-Q, Inc.Olive Garden RestaurantOwensboro Christian ChurchOwensboro Daviess County Convention & Visitors BureauOwensboro Family Eye Care Owensboro Public SchoolsPat Hayden MoversPoole’s Pharmacy CarePurcell Tire CompanyRiverfront AppraisalsRogers JewelersSam’s ClubScott Baird Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.Southern Foods
Southern Indiana Chapter/NECASouthern Recycling LLCSprings Urgent CareSwat Pest ManagementTowne Square Animal Hospital, Dr. Chris AlveyTumbleweedValor OilVincent ElectricWard O. Pedley Sr. Concrete Co, LLCWathen Pest Control Co.Weir’s PhotoWest Side Wrecker Service, West Side Heavy Hauling
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