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100 years, one celebration for business leaders in Owensboro

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OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE) -

Business leaders of the past, present and future will come together Saturday to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce.

The Centennial Celebration will be presented by Owensboro Health System and replaces the Chamber's traditional annual dinner. All Chamber members, business leaders and community members are encouraged to attend.

The Celebration will feature a reception at 6:00 p.m. at the RiverPark Center.

A short program will recognize all those who have served as a Chair of the Board of Directors in Cannon Hall at 7:00 p.m., as well as a video capturing the history of the organization and community.

Awards will be presented to the:

  • Chamber Member of the Century
  • Director of the Year
  • Joe Lowe Honorary Communicator of the Year
  • Ambassador of the Year
  • Chamber Young Professional of the Year

A Dance of the Decades will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the Jody Berry Theater with music by the Second Street Big Band.

This is a black tie optional event.

Tickets are limited and priced at $50 each. To secure your tickets to the Celebration or for more information, call the Chamber office at (270)926-1860.

The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce serves its more than 850 members by providing leadership, advocacy and member services that foster growth and economic prosperity for the region.

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