Chamber Member of the Week: The Fraternal Order of Eagles Six theatre owners from the Seattle area gathered to discuss a musician’s strike in 1898. They called their group “The Order of Good Things” and sought to find a joint resolution. As the membership grew, they selected the bald eagle as the official emblem and…

Chamber Member of the Week: Eyemart Express Dr. Doug Barnes launched the first Eyemart Express in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1990 to revolutionize prescription eyewear. Fast forward 33 years, and the clinic has expanded drastically, including a new state-of-the-art location at 5040 Frederica Street in Owensboro.  Eyemart constantly strives to offer accessibility with affordable prices and…

Girls Inc. accepting nominations for 26th ATHENA Award Girls Inc. is accepting nominations for the 26th annual ATHENA Award, which will be awarded in March. The prestigious award is given to a community member who makes a major positive impact in women’s lives as well as the community as a whole. ATHENA International was founded…

Owensboro chamber officials encouraging local leaders to get involved OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) – The Owensboro Chamber of Commerce held its first ever “Our Chamber Has Heart Non-Profit Fair” this morning. It took place right after the chamber’s breakfast meeting at the Owensboro Convention Center. Chamber officials say around 40 non-profits were there. They tell us…

Panel discusses ongoing homelessness at ‘Rooster Booster’ Officials who work with homeless adults and student said Thursday homelessness is misunderstood, and that the issue affects more people than the public might suspect. Officials representing Audubon Area Community Services, Daviess County Public Schools, St. Joseph Peace Mission and St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter and the Daniel Pitino…

Rooster Booster to feature panel on homelessness; nonprofit fair to follow Thursday’s Rooster Booster program will feature a panel discussion on local homelessness and the efforts to combat the issue. The inaugural Our Chamber Has Heart Non-Profit Fair will take place immediately following the Rooster Booster program in the lobby of the Convention Center. Panelists…

Chamber Member of the Week: Elevate Insurance Agency Owensboro native Meredith McCrady and Lauren Payne launched Elevate Insurance Agency in 2022 to offer an innovative and accessible client experience. The agency provides nearly every policy imaginable, including home, auto, recreational vehicle, individual health, group health, Medicare, business, worker’s compensation, cybersecurity, disability, annuities, events, pet, jewelry,…

Chamber Member of the Week: RBS Design Group PSC   Though under multiple names, RBS Design Group Architecture has been an integral part of Owensboro for almost 45 years. The business’s capabilities have changed through mergers, name changes, and growth and evolution, but one thing remains constant: quality personal service.  Esteemed architect Otto Ranney launched…

Shop Owensboro: City shows support for local businesses through chamber event Many residents spent their Saturday morning waiting in line hoping to be one of 500 people to receive a free shopping bag to kick off the Greater Owensboro Camber of Commerce’s “Shop Owensboro” event, sponsored by Independence Bank, where the goodies were handed out.…

OCTC considering second mobile classroom Attendees from the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster October breakfast tour the HealthForce One, mobile technology center set up in front of the Owensboro Convention Center. HealthForce Kentucky, a multi-county healthcare careers training initiative, unveiled its mobile medical facility, “HealthForce One,” in October. Due to the overwhelming response,…