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News from the HHC Chamber of Commerce  May 16, 2013
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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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Please RSVP for any event you wish to attend either by calling

(270) 826-9531 or emailing [email protected]  

2013 Awards Winners 
 

Congratulations to the winners of the chamber's 2013 annual awards! From left: Scott Davis, Distinguished Citizen of the Year; Kiran Patel, Ambassador of the Year; Laura Rice, Educator of the Year.

Thank you again to the Presenting Sponsors
Ribbon Cuttings 
 

Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC

 

Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC celebrated the remodeling of its showroom and offices with a ribbon cutting on May 10th. Owner Ron Faupel cut the ribbon while his wife Debbie held the bow. Also on hand were representatives from Chevrolet's headquarters in Michigan, supportive friends, family, Henderson Chevy staff as well as Chamber board members and Ambassadors. Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC is located on U.S. 41, just a short drive from that money saving bridge. Visit the dealership to check out its new, modern look or call (270) 826-7600 to find out all they have to offer.

 

Horsefeathers Gifts

Horsefeathers Gifts celebrated their new Chamber membership and the opening of the world headquarters in Downtown Henderson with a ribbon cutting on May 2nd. The Mother-Daughter ownership duo of Chelsea Farmer and Tammy Asher (holding scissors) started their business in their home in 2009 and have grown the brand to become loved by many celebrities. They have designed an exclusive piece for the 2013 Kentucky Derby. At HorseFeathersGifts.com, Tammy and Chelsea sell exclusive, vintage-inspired jewelry, accessories and home goods. Inspired by rural landscape and small town living, the gals of HorseFeathers love to put a little country in every outfit and home. Visit their store located at 132 Second Street in Downtown Henderson or give them a call at (270) 635-3904.

 

Pea Ridge Waste Management 

Surrounded by family and friends, as well as Chamber Ambassadors and board members, Pea Ridge Waste Management owners David Stinson (holding scissors), Christina Stinson (holding bow) and Matthew Stinson (next to Christina) celebrated their new Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting on April 26 at the firm's new office in the Citi-Center Building. Pea Ridge Waste Management LLC is committed to providing cost-effective, responsible, environmentally sensitive management of all solid waste generated by its customers. For all your commercial or residential solid waste service needs, contact Pea Ridge at (270) 827-8152.

 

Henderson County Republican Party

The Henderson County Republican Party celebrated their chamber membership with a Ribbon Cutting held in the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce office on April 16th. Richard Shoulders (holding scissors) is the Chairman of the local GOP and Debbie DeSpain (holding bow) serves as the vice chair. The Henderson County GOP is a vibrant group of Henderson County citizens dedicated to the task of electing conservative people to public office. Contact the Henderson County GOP Headquarters at 828-693-6040 for more information on how you can make a difference for our county and our country.
4th Friday Networking Luncheon
 

Friday, May 24 |Noon

 

Location:

Northwest Kentucky Forward 

145 North Main Street, Suite 500  

Lunch provided by: 

Dodge's Store 

 

Reservations:

The reservation deadline is noon

Thursday, May 23

270.826.9531 or [email protected] 

   

Admission & food at the 4th Friday Networking luncheon

is free to chamber members. 

Hot Deal
NEW
Buy one  Potato de Mayo Spud, get one FREE!
Dine in or carry out only. Expires 5/9.

 

(dine in or carry out only).  

Check our the menu at www.spudznstuff.com/menu

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$99 Special Chamber rate

Global Leadership Summit
is coming to One Life Church in Henderson Kentucky. It is designed to transform leaders around the world with an injection of vision, skill development and inspiration. This two-day event is intellectually challenging, results-oriented, and orchestrated within a high intensity environment.
 
$99 Special Chamber rate and also an opportunity for early bird sign up with a 2 for 1 price. If you register one person at the $99 rate, then you may call or email our office(270-212-0374) and we will sign the second person up for free. These free tickets are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.


  Customer must mention the chamber website or hot deals in order to receive these hot deals!
     

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 Contact Amber Schaudt at 826-9531 or [email protected]
to have your hot deal listed on our Web site, in this e-newsletter and on the chamber's smartphone app, Hendo2Go.
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Community Announcements

The Handy Blues and Barbeque Festival is in need of volunteers to help in a variety of jobs between Wednesday, June 12 and Saturday, June 15.  Please contact the Chamber Office at (270) 826-9531 or [email protected] if you can help.

 

Startup. Operate. Survive. (S.O.S.) is a networking event designed to encourage entrepreneurship in Northwest Kentucky.  The kick-off meeting will be in Morganfield at Verlie's, 101 W Main St. on May 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have just recently started your own business or are interested in starting a business, this networking event is for you. Madison Silvert, the Director of the Emerging Ventures Center for Innovation in Owensboro, will discuss the nuts and bolts of starting your own business. For more details contact: John Mathias at (270) 826-7505 or [email protected]

 

Here We Grow Business Seminar Series - This three-hour event held on May 21 at the Owensboro Area Development District, is designed to educate small business owners and lenders, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals and community leaders on the resources available to help start, grow and sustain a small business in Kentucky. Find out how the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development can help you utilize the resources to elevate your business. Call Mark Johnson at 800-626-2930 today! Click here for more information, dates and locations.

 

Diapers2Diplomas Workshops - Four free workshops will take place at the Professional Development Center, 631 North Green Street in Henderson, Kentucky for first-time parents with babies 0-12 months of age. The first workshop will be held May 30th from 4-5 p.m. The first topic will be Baby Bedtime-Sleep Training Workshop. For more information call Mackenzie Francis, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center at 270-854-0140. 

 
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.    

 

Seventh-annual Sam Ball Golf Scramble - The scramble will benefit The Salvation Army, Monday, June 3, Henderson Country Club. Lunch: 11 a.m.; tee time, noon. Entry fee for individual: $75. Team and sponsorship opportunities available. Prizes for: gross-winning foursome, net-winning foursome, longest drive, closest to hole, longest marshmallow drive, hole-in-one. Sign-up information: Major Peggy Mullins, 826-4472.


Northwest Kentucky Training Consortium - NKTC upcoming training topics are: Business Ethics in the Workplace, Social Media Policies & Implementation Workshop, Goal Setting for Success, Basics in Employment Law, and The Super Supervisor. Click here to visit NKTC's website to learn more and register for its trainings.

Max R. Whitesides Golf Scramble for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness- The Inaugural event will be held at the Henderson Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, June 8th. Registration is at 8 a.m.; Tee-off is at 9 a.m. $200 per 4 person team. Proceeds will to PanCan to aid in Pancreatic Cancer Research. Call Henderson Municipal Golf Course at (270) 831-1263 to register.

 

 

Water's Edge Church is hosting a Fish Fry on June 15 at the Henderson County Fairgrounds. Door prizes will include a Browning Citori Over/Under Shotgun, a Remington 1100 Shotgun, Guided Fishing Trip on the Ohio River for two, an AMS Bowfishing Kit, and other great prizes. Tickets are $5 each, children 12 and under are free.  Contact Water's Edge Church at (270) 832-1324 for more information.  

   

Audubon Area Home Builders Home and Garden Show will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and May 19 from Noon - 5 p.m.at Holy Name School. If interested in a booth call 826-7100 or visit www.buildahomeinhenderson.com 

 

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

 

Northwest Kentucky Forward will present a free training titled "Health Care Reform - The Next Steps? The Road Continues" at noon on May 21 at Henderson Country Club. For information or to register, contact John Mathias at (270) 826-7505 or email him at [email protected] by May 17.

 

Internships - Could your company benefit from an intern? Contact Angie Watson, Career Services Coordinator at Henderson Community College to get a bright student working in your office. Contact Angie at (270) 831-9671.

  
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