July Chamber Matters

RoosteR BoosteRJuly 12, 2012

Owensboro Christian Church ,7:30 a.m.

sPeAKeR:Harry Hayes, Anthem Blue Cross Blue shield

Register online at owensboro.com/chamber or by calling (270) 926-1860

on June 28, the supreme Court upheld the health care law. to help our members and community assess the impact of this decision on their businesses, the July 12 Rooster Booster will feature Harry Hayes.

Hayes currently serves as Kentucky’s Director of small Group and Association sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue shield, the largest

health benefits company in America. As the Director of sales, Hayes is responsible for overseeing the Company’s membership growth among the small businesses in Kentucky including Associations, and chamber programs.

Hayes will discuss healthcare reform

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Message from new President and CEO Amy Jackson

Chamber team L-R: Missy Gant, Jamie Roby, Amy Jackson, Sydney Warren, Susan High

Thank you to the Owensboro business community for the warm welcome I’ve received into this new role at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce.

I appreciate all the phone calls, lunch dates, and engaging conversa-tions that we’ve had thus far – and I look forward to many more.

The Chamber team and I look forward to serving your needs – and helping your business prosper. In my “Get to Know Owensboro” tour this

summer, I hope to meet many of you members, as well as non-members, to understand what the Chamber does or does not do for you and how we could do more.

Owensboro is in a climate of great opportunity, energy and revitalization, and I look forward to the collabora-tive work of many to keep that trend propelling forward. So, please pick up the phone (270-926-1860), stop by our office or drop me an email ([email protected]) with your thoughts, ideas and vision for Owensboro!

Sincerely,

Amy Jackson

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July calendar

10 chamber Young Professionals Local Legislator meet & Greet 5:00p.m. CampbellClub

12 July rooster booster 7:30a.m. OwensboroChristianChurch

17 advocacy task force meeting 11:30a.m. 200East3rdStreet

18 ribbon cutting heritage christian school 12:15p.m. 3585Thruston-DermontRoad

19 make a business connection am 7:30a.m. RamadaInn

19 small business task force meeting 11:30a.m. 200East3rdStreet

19 chamber Young Professionals third thursday networking 5:30p.m. Gambrinus

23 ribbon cutting simply chic home accents12:15p.m.101West3rdStreet27 friday after five sponsored by the Greater owensboro chamber of commerce 5:00p.m.



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LET US TAKE YOU THERE

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Amy JACKson, PResiDent & [email protected]

missy GAnt, memBeRsHiP [email protected]

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JAmie RoBy, ADministRAtive [email protected]

Chamber matters is published monthly in the messenger-inquirer for the Greater owensboro Chamber of Commerce, P.o. Box 825, owensboro,

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michael F. Beckwith, Board Chair

The Chamber is working for youThe Chamber is working for its members 24/7. The Chamber’s www.

owensboro.com/chamber website provides ongoing marketing and

promotion. Listed below are the Chamber website statistics from May 2012

21,323 Page views • 16,315 Directory searches3,483 Locations mapped

top member Displayed in Business Directory in may 2012: Puzzle Pieces, 589 views

On July 27, the Chamber is invit-ing you to celebrate being a mem-ber as they sponsor Friday After 5! Come down to the riverfront after work to enjoy the music of V-Groove and toast the sunset with the Cham-ber team. The Chamber will be giv-ing away prizes, such as a free hole sponsorship at the Chamber Golf Classic and free Rooster Booster tickets. Invitations are being sent to members inviting them to celebrate being a part of our amazing member-ship on July 27!

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Three Owensboro businesses tapped as winners of

annual chamber awardsNearly 500 people were on hand

to see three local businesses earn the annual Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards. At the monthly Rooster Booster event in June, John Fentress of Greener Owensboro Recycling was named winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year. On Time Fab, Inc. won Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees) honors, and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was the recipient of the Small Business of the Year (11+ employees) award.

Fentress of Greener Owensboro Recycling stated that his goal now is “to see a blue recycling bin at the end of everyone’s driveway.”

In addition to the presentation of the annual awards, the Chamber hosted the 9th annual Owensboro Has It! Expo

featuring 45 local businesses who are this year’s sponsors of the Chamber’s buy-local campaign.

Laura Alexander, Sales Manager at the Owensboro Convention Center shared how Owensboro Has It! benefitted her company, “The Owensboro Has It! event gave us the opportunity to unveil some of the details of the new Owensboro Convention Center that is scheduled to open in December 2013. We had several individuals walk up to us and share their excitement about the facility, as well as give us the contact information of a conference they attend each year that they want to bring to Owensboro.”

The Chamber would like to thank each of the Owensboro Has It! sponsors for their hard work and support of local commerce.

Fentress speaking after receiving his Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Randy Clemens from Trophy House speaking with a potential customer at Owensboro Has It!

michael vanoverHelton Insurance AgencyMichael Vanover is an agent

for his family at Helton Insur-ance Agency, which has been serving the Owens-boro community for more than 30 years. Vanover graduated from McLean County High School in 1985 and earned a scholar-ship at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ad-vertising with minor studies in Psychology and Sociology.

In addition to serving as an Ambassador to the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Com-

merce, Vanover also serves on the Chamber’s Membership Retention Team. He attends Owensboro Christian Church, where he serves on the Com-

munity Impact Team and Greeters’ Ministry. In addition to his faith and business community com-mitments, he also serves as a board member and Secretary for Owensboro Sister Cities & Regions, and is a board member of the Owensboro Public Art Commission. Other in-

terests include running, cycling, mountain biking, hiking, music and travel.

Michael Vanover

Ambassador of the Month Spotlight

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Chamber Anniversaries

30 Years as a MemberGirls Incorporated

of Owensboro-Daviess CountyRed Lobster

25 Years as a MemberBarret-Fischer Company, Inc.

Sun Windows, Inc.Towne Square Mall

Vocational Rehabilitation

20 Years as a MemberThe Malcolm Bryant CorporationOwensboro Museum of Fine ArtOwensboro Symphony Orchestra

Physician’s Affiliated CareReid’s Orchard

15 Years as a MemberOwensboro Fairfield Inn

First Security Bank of OwensboroO’Bryan Contracting

& Leasing, Inc.Owensboro Financial Services

5 Years as a MemberCrandall’s Home Furnishings

Daymar Colleges Group-Campus Resource Center

First Class Services, Inc.

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!



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As the Director of Sales, Hayes is fully aware of the healthcare reform bill and the impact it will have on a business’s Anthem insure. He will be talking about how the Supreme Court’s decision will change the landscape of how healthcare is pur-chased and utilized in Kentucky.

Before joining Anthem, Hayes served as Regional Sales Direc-tor for Prudential. During his six years at Prudential, he was their leading sales person, and won

numerous company awards as the Regional Sales Director.

In 2008, Hayes published his first book entitled “When, God When?” It is a Christian inspira-tional motivational book that helps people deal with the challenges of everyday life.

Hayes is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he excelled in both athletics and aca-demics. He received a B.A. in Pub-lic Relations and Business Admin-istration. He and his family reside in Louisville, Kentucky.

Hayes will discuss healthcare reformQ&A

There will be a question and answer session with Mr. Hayes after the breakfast for insurance and healthcare professionals. Call the Chamber at 926-1860 for more details!

harry hayes

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsors July Rooster Booster Breakfast

Why Wellness Exams are Important to your HealthFor most people, annual physicals have been replaced by periodic well-

ness exams based on age and general health. While it may be tempting to think of these visits as optional, they provide a unique opportunity for exchanging vital information with your doctor.

A physical exam gives your doctor a basis for comparison as your physi-cal condition changes with age – and it gives you the chance to ask ques-tions and build a relationship with your doctor. During your checkup, you should expect both conversational probing and physical screenings for vari-ous conditions, as well as more general tests for body mass index (MBI) and to spot hearing loss or visual impairment.

Together, these screenings represent a shift in focus from early diagnosis to prevention.1 Your doctor wants to identify high-risk behaviors to help you maintain wellness and avoid more serious health problems. As part of

this goal, he or she may also administer tetanus-diphtheria, influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.2 And if your family history or recent symp-toms send up any red flags, your doctor may recommend additional testing.

Making the most out of your medical examBecause doctor visits can be very short, it’s in your best interest to come

prepared. Patients who are active and involved in their own health care deci-sions get better results – so get involved!

You should expect your doctor to have reviewed your chart before your appointment, so he or she is aware of anything you’ve been treated for in the past and the medications you’re taking. It’s reasonable to expect your doctor to know who you are and to form some sort of relationship with you. Before your visit, write down important information about your family and medical history – especially any information that might have changed since your last visit. Make a list of all the medications you’re taking, along with specific dosage information. Also, write down any concerns you have about your health, or any new symptoms you’re experiencing.2

Your wellness visits are an important step toward maintaining your health, so do what it takes to make the most of them. Visit anthem.com for more ways to get healthy — and stay healthy.

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Member Renewals54 Pizza Express

A Unique Video ProductionsADventures

Alexander & Co., PSCAllstate Insurance, Paula Hayden

Canteen Service Co./At Your ServiceCar-Mart of Owensboro

Century Aluminum of KentuckyCheer Zone

Circuit Court ClerkCommunity Foundation

Consolidated Mechanical, Inc.Cromwell Radio Group

Custom Audio-Video, Inc.Dialog TelecommunicationsDistrict Judge David PayneGary’s Fleur De Lis, Florist

Gene’s Health Food, Inc.Great Harvest Bread Co.

Harold’s Economy Cleaners & Laundry

Home Instead Senior CareHospice of Western Kentucky

IntegraneticsIrving Materials, Inc.Judge Jeff S. Taylor

Kentucky Mirror & Plate Glass Co., Inc.

Kimberly-Clark Corp.Kroger Co.

Land Shark Shredding, LLCLee Brick & Block, Inc.

McCarty’s Auto & Truck RepairOnSite Images

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro,PSC

Owensboro Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC

Owensboro Municipal UtilitiesOwensboro Place Care and

Rehabilitation CenterPizzaRoma

Real Living Home Realty, Connie Lou Barnett

Riverfront AppraisalsState Farm Insurance,

Branden HainesSwedish Match North America Inc.

Wells Fargo AdvisorsWEVV 44

YellowBanks Lawn and Landscape, LLC

Ribbon Cuttings

owensboro Lions Club- Soap Box Derby

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Hilliard Lyons, inc.1035 Frederica Street, Suite 100

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Kristi’s exclusive spa208 West Third Street

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Advantage eye Care411 Park Plaza Drive

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shelter insurance – Danny Baldwin227 St. Ann Street, Suite 101

270-683-3400

itumble & Bounce909 Moseley Street

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Puzzle Pieces270-316-2676

maxx nutrition3118 Alvey Park Drive, Suite 2

270-684-3444

New MembersPBI Bank

1819 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42302-1823

(270) 684-0044

UPS 2801 Warehouse Road Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 926-6013

El Tucan3600 Frederica St. Suite F

Owensboro, KY 42301(270) 689-0954

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Bellewood Therapeutic Foster Care

1700 Frederica Street Suite 204 Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 688-5899

Gateway Urgent Care, LLC3245 Mt. Moriah Ave, Suite 10

Owensboro, KY 42303(270) 663-0955

Owensboro Wildcats1511 West 9th Street

Owensboro, KY 42301(270) 240-4879

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The Annual Golf Classic is one of the area’s premier outings. At-tended by hundreds, the event is always a sellout.

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