Eight women have been named as finalists for the 2026 ATHENA Award, which honors professional and business women for excellence in their careers, community service, and commitment to developing leadership in other women. The award is presented annually by Girls Inc. and the Greater Owensboro…
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EDC, other agencies partnering on AI seminar
Artificial intelligence has become big in the past few years. And four organizations — the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp., Owensboro Community & Technical College, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center — are offering a seminar to help…
CrossRoads to celebrate 20 years with Bootlegger’s Ball fundraiser
CrossRoads is marking two decades of service in Owensboro with a Roaring 20’s-themed gala designed to both celebrate the milestone and raise funds to support its programs. The nonprofit, which operates a food pantry and emergency overnight shelter for women and children, will host its…
Chamber, KYFB partner for annual Farm City Breakfast
Members of the local farming community, elected officials, FFA participants from the county’s high schools and the community came together early on Saturday morning for the 46th annual Farm City Breakfast, hosted by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky Farm Bureau (KYFB) insurance,…
ATHENA Award finalists announced
Eight finalists for the 28th annual ATHENA Awards, which are presented by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and Girls Incorporated, were announced Friday. The ATHENA Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of professional and business women. An individual in the Owensboro community will be recognized…
Farm-City breakfast set for Saturday
They say Saturday’s Farm-City Breakfast is the 46th annual event celebrating agriculture’s importance to the community. But the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating the agriculture community for much longer than that. The first mention in the Messenger-Inquirer was in 1959 — 67…
Millions secured to ease child care shortage in western Kentucky
OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Owensboro Family YMCA will receive $6.6 million in federal funding to build a new child care center, a move aimed at easing a critical shortage in western Kentucky where parents face waitlists of up to two years for infant care. What You…
Owensboro’s Farm City Breakfast returns with local flavor and awards
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The 46th Annual Farm City Breakfast will be returning to Owensboro this Saturday. The event, dubbed “The Best Breakfast in Daviess County,” is presented by the Daviess County Farm Bureau and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. It will take place…
Express Employment Professionals grows Owensboro workforce connections
A locally owned staffing firm is helping connect job seekers and employers across Owensboro and western Kentucky. Express Employment Professionals, at 1900 Triplett Street, works with individuals seeking full-time, part-time, and temporary employment while partnering with local businesses to fill a variety of workforce needs.…
DG Fit builds personalized path to healthier living in Owensboro
What started as a love for sports and recovery has grown into a full-time personal training business focused on sustainable health and individualized care. DG Fit, owned and operated by Danny George, offers one-on-one personal training and remote coaching services for clients across a wide…