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News from the HHC Chamber of Commerce  February 7, 2013
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April 4 - 13, 2013

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To RSVP or for more information contact Phyllis Crafton of Ohio Valley Travels at (270) 860-8171 or [email protected]  
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The Henderson-Henderson County Chamber has partnered with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives to offer mandatory Kentucky and federal labor law posters at a discounted rate through the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Kentucky employers with one or more employees are required to post a variety of notices that must meet certain requirements and knowing which labor law posters to display can often be a time consuming and frustrating task for many employers.

To place your order, visit this website and make sure to choose the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber.

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Brown Bag Series - A Dale Carnegie Overview

 

An hour-long immersion into the world of the renowned Dale Carnegie Training Co. will be the topic of the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce's next Brown Bag Series lecture, set for noon on Feb. 11 at the chamber office.

 

Charles Eubank 

Charles Eubank will provide a presentation titled "Skills for Success: A Dale Carnegie Overview." Attendees will get a mini-Dale Carnegie training course, including strategies for strengthening interpersonal relationships, managing workplace stress, becoming a better communicator, problem solver and leader; and developing a take-charge attitude with confidence and enthusiasm.

 

Brown Bag lectures are free to Chamber members, who can bring their own lunch or call the Chamber to have lunch arranged for them. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Chamber at (270) 826-9531 or [email protected]. The Chamber office is located at 230 Second St., Suite 320 in downtown Henderson. 

 

Good Morning, Henderson! Breakfast

Christy Gillenwater, recently named the new president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, will be the featured speaker at the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce's February Good Morning, Henderson! breakfast, scheduled for
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7:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 at Henderson Country Club.

 

Gillenwater was announced as the new chief of the CCSWIN on Dec. 12, replacing Matt Meadors, who left Evansville to take the CEO position at the chamber of commerce in Waco, Texas. Gillenwater had previously been president and CEO of the Greater Bloomington (Ind.) Chamber of Commerce, a position she'd held since 2005. With Gillenwater at the helm, the Bloomington Chamber was named the Indiana Chamber of the Year in 2011 and one of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives' national Chamber of the Year winners in 2012.  

 

Tickets to the event are $12 for Chamber members, $18 for non-members and include a buffet breakfast. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Chamber at (270) 826-9531 or [email protected]  


You can make a difference!
Operation Preparation is looking for community members to  collaborate in the process of effective advising for Henderson County eighth- and 10th-grade students and focus their attention on the importance of planning for college and/or career.

Schedule

Henderson Co. High School - March 6-26, 2013

North Middle School - March 4-22, 2013

South Middle School - March 11-15, 2013

Central Academy - March 11-15, 2013

 

Click here for more information and to sign-up!
Ribbon Cuttings
A+ Tree Service 

 A + Tree Service, 1501 S. Green Street-Henderson, celebrated its new membership in the chamber with a ribbon cutting at on Jan. 18. Nick Utley, owner, used his trimming skills to cut the ribbon while his grandfather John Tom Utley held the bow. Stephanie Gibson, Nick's fianc� and other family and friends came to show their support. A + Tree service is licensed and insured to take care of your tree service needs. A+ provides tree trimming, tree removal, and storm damage clean up. A+ also offer discounts to senior citizens. Call A+ Tree Service at (270)869-4899 for a free estimate!

 

 Safe Kids of Henderson City-County 

 Safe Kids of Henderson City/County celebrated its Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 24. Safe Kids Director Brenda Evans (holding scissors) requested the ribbon cutting be held at the Methodist Hospital Emergency Room to show the importance of safety with children. Safe Kids educates families, provides safety devices to families in need and advocates for better laws to help keep children safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Safe Kids of Henderson is among a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14. Also pictured are Safe Kids board members, Chamber board members and Chamber Ambassadors. Kentucky State Trooper Corey King, a Safe Kids board member, holds the bow. Contact Evans at (270) 860-4093 or [email protected] for more information.

  

Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar

 

Co-owners Jayson Munoz (holding scissors) and Dr. Mark Logan (holding bow) celebrate the opening of their new restaurant, Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar, with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 25. CKB is a gastropub that brings new flavors and food and drink combinations to downtown Henderson. Located at 108 Second St., CKB offers a great culinary experience in a unique environment . The decor includes items and themes with cultural and historic ties to Henderson County. CKB is now open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (270) 212-2133 to make reservations.

 

Spudz-N-Stuff

 Spudz-N-Stuff celebrated its new Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce membership with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 6 at its Henderson location, 192 Gardenmile Road. Owner Jason Dicken (holding scissors) along with his wife Leah (holding bow) and Store Manager Tyler Shadley have created a unique dining experience in Henderson, offering baked potatoes with a wide variety of toppings as well as more traditional lunch and dinner items. Spudz-N-Stuff handles dine-in, carryout or delivery orders 7 days a week and also can cater events of just about any size. For more information call the Henderson Spudz-N-Stuff at (270) 212-1777.

Nominations for Ag Awards being accepted

Nominations are being accepted through noon on Feb. 27 for
Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce's Agriculturalist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement in Agriculture. The winners will be announced at the Chamber's 2013 Agriculture Awards Breakfast, set for 7:15 a.m. on March 7 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. For more information call the Chamber at (270) 826-9531.

 

2013 Lifetime Achievement in Agriculture  Nomination Form 

Chamber joins push for pension reform
 

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was joined by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC) at a press conference in Frankfort on Feb. 1 to urge legislators to pass comprehensive pension reform during the 2013 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

 

A  coalition of business leaders, including the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce ,warned that each day that passes without significant changes to the system increases the chance that Kentucky employers and individuals will be targeted for significant tax increases. According to Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson, failing to act during this legislative session also continues the "short-sighted, downward spiral" of providing less money for education and economic development and more for unsustainable benefits not available to the average taxpayer.

 

"Kentucky's businesses have a significant stake in our public employee pension systems - both at a state and local level," said Adkisson. "Kentucky's private employers, most of which are small, local businesses, directly contribute approximately 40% of all state revenue in income, corporate and sales taxes, in addition to individual income, payroll and sales taxes."

 

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Kentucky Transportation Survey
   

Please take "Your Turn" and share your thoughts on the future of Kentucky's transportation system.

  

"Your Turn" is a short and confidential survey that will help the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) determine Kentucky's most important transportation issues:

  • how the transportation system could be improved over the next 20 years
  • how future transportation improvements could be funded
  • what should be considered when selecting future transportation projects

"Your Turn" is available until Feb. 25.

 

We urge our members to take the "Your Turn" survey online.   

Please be sure to use the comments section at the end of the survey to ask KYTC to complete I-69 in Kentucky, including a bridge over the Ohio River.  

Chamber starting new map project
 
The Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Target Marketing to create a new map for Henderson and Henderson County.  Along the perimeter of the map are spaces for you to advertise your business. Representatives from Target Marketing will be contacting you on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.  This is a great advertising opportunity for your business.  If you would like more information, contact Mark Schenthal at (859) 426-2260 or

 

Hot Deal

Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery is offering a special rate to Chamber members on its Sunset Suite. The Sunset Suite has a nice living room with flat screen TV, DIRECTV satellite service, free Wi-Fi, wet bar area with small refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker, nice bathroom and beautiful, relaxing bedroom.  The suite also has a private entrance and deck that overlooks the vineyard. The special rate is $79 per night. Contact owners Jamie Like or Anita Frazer for more information or to book the Sunset Suite at 270-830-7660 or email [email protected] 

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Community Announcements
 

Evansville Aces - Purchase tickets to the Evansville Aces Men's Basketball games on Feb 16 or 20 at the Henderson Chamber office. Tickets are only $5. For more information call (812) 488-2488.

 

The Wonder of Learning - The traveling exhibition recounts experience from infant-toddler centers, preschools and primary schools in the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The exhibit is open each week day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and evenings and weekends during performances at Henderson Community College Fine arts Center. Click here to learn more about the exhibit.    

 

Junior Achievement is seeking volunteers for 6th and 9th grade classes at South Middle and Henderson County High School. JA provides the volunteers with all of the materials to teach our work-readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs. Interested? Contact JA Program Director, (270) 684-7291 or [email protected].

 

Stitched Art- Ohio Valley Art League presents "Stitched Art" an exhibition of artwork by six area fiber artists is now open in the OVAL Gallery @ Bank Trust, 201 North Main St, Henderson, KY. The artwork will be displayed until April 12th. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. Thurs., & Fri. Contact Jule McClellan, Executive Director/Curator 270-860-1930 or [email protected]. Click here for more information.

       

The Henderson City Lions Club's annual auction starts Feb. 11, and Chamber members are urged to donate items the Lions can sell to raise money for their charitable endeavors. The auction has been held each year for more than six decades, and its proceeds have been used to support hundreds of local children and families in need. To donate items or make a cash contribution, contact Lions Connie Grossman, at (270) 831-1526, Gary Cunningham, at (270) 212-1048 or Howard Moran at (270) 826-3484. And be sure to tune in to the auction on Insight Cable Channel 12  to place bids over the phone or check out the auction's online bidding site, www.KYLions.auctionanything.com . More information is available at www.hendersonlions.org. 

 

Veterans Resource Fair/ Stand Down- Audubon Area Community Services, Inc. is hosting two resource fairs for all area veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard and military families. The first fair will be held on Feb. 20 from 2-7 p.m. at the Henderson County Extension Expo Center, 3099 State Route 351 East. The second fair is March 12 from 2-7 p.m. at the Owensboro National Guard Armory, 3300 Tamarack Road. For more information contact Vickie Poteat or Robyn Mattingly at (270) 683-1527.

 

The second annual Ohio Valley's Got Talent showcase, hosted by Rotary Colonels2College, will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. The showcase and auditions are open to the public. Auditions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 16 at South Middle School. Contestants should prepare a 90-second routine and a 90-second backup routine. Participants chosen for the finals will have access to sound equipment. An online application, contestant guidelines and more information are available here.

       

Murray State/Henderson is holding a Transfer Fair Day Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HCC. Anyone transferring to MSU that day will have all admissions fees waived. If you transfer from HCC, your transcript fees will be waived also. Call 831-5111 for any other information. MSU has traditional degrees here and a quickly growing independent study bachelor's degree.  Tell your family.  Tell your friends.  No previous college hours are too old to transfer. Visit the website to find out more.

 

Henderson County YMCA will be hosting the Give it a Tri: Indoor Triathlon on March 3. This will consist of 15 minute swim (indoor pool); 15 minute bike (stationary bike); 15 minute run (treadmill).

Awards will be given to top 3 males and females in various age groups.  Free t-shirt to first 50 who pre-register.  Sign up at www.hcfymca.com.

 

Bowl For Kids' Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson Co. Kentucky is having a fun-filled bowl-a-thon event to raise money to support one-to-one mentoring matches for at-risk children on March 9 at Echo Lanes in Henderson. Participants form teams of 5 bowlers, pre-collect donations and bowl a game to benefit children in our service area. Click here for a brochure or visit this link to sign up your team!
 

Getting People to Do Stuff: Effective Leadership & Selling - Henderson Chamber members have been invited by the Warrick County Chamber of Commerce to a seminar on March 19. The presentation, titled Getting People to Do Stuff: Effective Leadership & Selling, will be given by communication consultant Michael Angelo Caruso from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Showplace Cinema in Newburgh, 8099 Bell Oaks Dr. Caruso will spend the morning entertaining, teaching and helping  participants develop skills to succeed in their jobs. Seating is limited. Henderson Chamber members get special pricing: Reserved seats for 10 attendees- $325; Individual tickets - $35. Call the Warrick County Chamber at (812) 897-2340 to reserve seats. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of the Henderson Chamber.

 

Northwest Kentucky Training Consortium - NKTC upcoming trainings include: Time Management Strategies, When Generations Collide in the Workplace, Frontline Customer Service Training, Techniques for Interviewing, Managing Workplace Conflict, Conversational Spanish. Click here to visit NKTC's website to learn more and register for its trainings.

         

3rd Annual Henderson Bowl for the Cure�- The Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure � will be hold ing its 3rd annual Henderson Bowl for the Cure � on April 18, 2013 at Echo Bowling Center. Click here for more information. 

 

Henderson County High School Career and Technical Education students are holding a drawing to win a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, donated by Audubon Chrysler. Drawing will be held at HCHS on May 20 at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Career and Technical Education students. Visit www.hchscte.com for more information.

  

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