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Our Sponsors
 
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Labor Law Posters for Sale
 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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Small Businesses of the Year 2013
  Congratulations to Air Hydro Power Inc. and Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar, winners of the Chamber's 2013 Small Business of the Year Awards! Air Hydro Power and its owner and local store manager Dick Beavens (pictured above at right with Chamber President Brad Schneider), were honored not only for growing sales and the size of the staff at their facility on Ohio Drive, but also for the firm's steadfast support of local charitable initiatives, youth programs and community activities. Air Hydro Power sells and services a wide range of hydraulic, pneumatic, connection and automation technologies for industries of all sizes. CKB, which opened just this past January, was honored for its innovative and eclectic menu and decor, which has succeeded in not only delighting Henderson residents but also folks from around the region. Co-owners Jayson Munoz (in picture at left holding the plaque) and Dr. Mark Logan (to Munoz's left). The awards were announced at a breakfast Thursday at Henderson Country Club. Engage Henderson and Community Ventures Corp. were the event's sponsors. |
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Be sure to cast your ballot!
We need your vote for the proposed merger of the Chamber and Northwest Kentucky Forward! If you received an email or package in the mail from the Chamber this week, you are the voting representative for your company. If there are questions about voting representatives, please call the Chamber at (270) 826-9531. It is important that you vote on whether to amend our bylaws and enable the merger. A copy of the proposed new bylaws can be found here. Return your vote via email to info@hendersonchamber.org, or fax it to (270) 827-4461 by noon on Dec. 20. Ballots can also be mailed to the Chamber at 230 Second Street, Suite 320, Henderson, Ky., 42420, or dropped by the office in person.
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Chamber TV show!
The Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will team with WEHT/WTVW to air a monthly 30-minute television program focused on our community and its businesses. The shows will air the first Saturday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on WEHT 25 Local and on WTVW Local 7 the following Sunday, also at 6:30 p.m. Underwriting/advertising opportunities are still available. Contact Warren Distler at (812) 454-4718 or wdistler@tristatehomepage.com for more information. 
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New Chamber Gift Certificates
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, our new Chamber Gift Certificates are in! Updated with more than 40 Henderson shops and restaurants, our gift certificates make great gifts for employees, family, and friends! They come in increments of $10, $15, and $25 and are available for orders large and small. Please contact the Chamber today at (270) 826-9531 or info@hendersonchamber.org if you would like to order. |
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Community Events
Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery in Henderson, KY will host its Annual Holiday Open House this Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will have lots of goodies to eat, drawings for door prizes, tours of the wine making area, unadvertised specials, and of course, complimentary wine tasting. For questions, please contact Ruby Moon at 270-830-7660
OVAL, Ohio Valley Art League presents the third annual Christmas Card Competition Exhibit through January 15, 2014 at the OVAL gallery. Area Artists entered artworks of winter scenes or with a holiday theme to be displayed.
Matthew 25 Aids Services are having their Holiday Jingle Mingle Shopping Bash on Dec. 14 from 5 - 9 p.m.m. in the new event room at Rookies Restaurant in Henderson. Attendees will have a chance to view items for sale from local boutiques and stores. Tickets are $20 and includes appetizers, a jingle mingle cocktail, and a raffle ticket to win the latest Apple Ipad. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Sally Welch at (270) 826-0200 or swelch@matthew25clinic.org
Henderson Habitat for Humanity will present its third annual fundraiser featuring an Owensboro Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. The Holy Name School Children's Choir will perform before the concert at 7 p.m. The guest vocalist will be Ben Utecht, a former Indianapolis Colts player. All proceeds support Henderson Habitat's mission of reducing substandard housing in the Henderson area by financing and building a home for a local family. Info: 1-800-648-3128
The Henderson Leadership Initiative is accepting applications for its 2014 Leadership Institute. The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 16. to download an application click here.
Blue Moon Stables will host "Christmas on The Farm" with food, family, animals, vendors, arts and crafts, and horses! The event is Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. Blue Moon is located at 8124 St. Rt. 268 in Corydon, Ky.
The Henderson Lions Club is preparing for its annual Television Auction February 10-22. Lions are asking for merchandise or cash donations to support this great cause. Contact Gary Cunningham at gmc7@insightbb.com for more information.
Audubon State Park is hosting the "Reindeer Run 5k" on Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms can be downloaded here, and registration before Dec. 5 is $25 for the run, $20 for the walk. This 5k will not be a trail run; it will be on paved surfaces throughout the park. Don't miss out on this festive fitness opportunity! Henderson County Parks and Programs presents 'Blizzard Blading' January 25, 2014 from 1-4 p.m. at Henderson County Freedom Park, 383 Sam Ball Way.
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.
Please send community announcements to info@hendersonchamber.org. If you need the announcement in a particular issue of Henderson Highlights, please submit your announcement with as much information as possible by end of business on Wednesday.
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