Rooster Booster success driven by innovation, networking, community impact Thursday morning’s Rooster Booster breakfast was more than just another monthly gathering — it marked a milestone 65 years in the making. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the anniversary with a special panel featuring former Chamber President and Owensboro Mayor Dave Adkisson, longtime emcee…

Story panels recognizing Moneta Sleet Jr. to be installed at Owensboro park named in his honor A new installation honoring the life and legacy of Moneta Sleet Jr. will be unveiled April 16 at the park named in his honor in Owensboro. The project features six outdoor story panels that chronicle Sleet’s journey from his…

8 artists selected for bluegrass mural project in downtown Owensboro, unveiling set for May 17 Eight artists have been selected to contribute original work to a new public art project in downtown Owensboro that aims to celebrate the city’s identity as the self-proclaimed Bluegrass Music Capital of the World. The selected pieces will be featured…

UniFirst Breaks Ground on $28 Million Expansion in Owensboro UniFirst Corporation ceremoniously broke ground Thursday on a $28 million expansion of its Distribution and Fulfillment Center in Owensboro, with officials reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to the region and further investing in its growing operations. “The Owensboro expansion reflects our commitment to delivering industry-leading service…

$28M UniFirst expansion breaks ground in Owensboro  Owensboro Distribution and Fulfillment Center’s $28M expansion will be celebrated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, March 27, at 2:30 p.m. Hosted by UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a provider of customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, the ceremony will feature remarks from local dignitaries and…

Rooster Booster to celebrate 65th anniversary with special panel Thursday The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce will host a special edition of its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, marking the 65th anniversary of the long-running community event. The breakfast, sponsored by Oddball Creative, will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 W.…

From the St. Louis Arch to Qatar: Hendrick Screen marks 51 years of custom fabrication in Owensboro From museum displays at the St. Louis Arch to military installations in the Philippines and entrance mats in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, Hendrick Screen Company’s custom metalwork can be found across the globe —…

McKissic named board chair of Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Olga McKissic has spent a lifetime breaking barriers and building communities. Now, she’s making history as the first Black board chair of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce – a role she initially hesitated to take but ultimately embraced as a calling. A longtime community…

Coupon Crazy continues growing under new owners, offers affordable marketing for local businesses A little over a year ago, Devin Taylor decided to take a leap. After advertising in Coupon Crazy for years, he saw an opportunity when the previous owner decided to retire. Now, Taylor and his mother Rita are running the publication as…

Bonnie Rae Boutique builds community through fashion and family roots Courtney Biggs has always had a love for fashion — a passion that was born during shopping trips with her grandmother, Bonnie Rae Biggs. That inspiration led to the creation of Bonnie Rae Boutique, which officially launched online on August 15, 2020. “Bonnie Rae Boutique…