Board Volunteer of the Year Todd Matthews of Murphy Construction Group, Chamber Volunteer of the Year Joe Davis of A+ Properties, and Young Professional of the Year Laura Bowles of Anderson Hospitality.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Nearly 500 local business leaders, elected officials, regional partners, economic development investors and special guests gathered Monday for the 89th Annual Celebration by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
Among those attending, 17% were from companies of 501 to 1,000 employees, 13% were from companies of 101 to 500 employees, 32% were from companies of 26 to 100 employees, and 38% were from companies of 25 or fewer.
See detailed recap here.
Attendees heard from Dave Adkisson, best-selling author and veteran Kentucky Chamber of Commerce executive, as this year’s Keynote Speaker. Adkisson spoke about staying the course and focused during times of uncertainties.
2023 Chamber Volunteer Award Recipients
- Ambassador of the Year – Tony Witty, Stifel
- Board Volunteer of the Year – Todd Matthews, Murphy Construction Group
- Chamber Volunteer of the Year – Joe Davis, A+ Properties, Inc.
- Young Professional of the Year – Laura Bowles, Anderson Hospitality
Chamber officials recognized the sponsors who helped make this evening possible.
- Title Sponsor – TAZ Logistics
- Reception sponsored by The Murphy Construction Group
- Keynote Speaker sponsorship by Graves Gilbert Clinic
- Audio Visual Production sponsorship by Vid Monster Productions
- Program sponsored by Gerald Printing
- Decor sponsored by Fete by Arnela
Level 1 sponsors were Abound Credit Union, CROWN Cork & Seal, FORVIS, LLP, German American Bank, Houchens Insurance Group, Independence Bank, Logan Aluminum, Inc., Warren County Water District
Level 2 sponsors were Atmos Energy, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, Stewart-Richey Construction, TVA, Western Kentucky University.
Level 3 sponsors were BMW of Bowling Green, Service One Credit Union, US Bank.
Level 4 sponsors were Arnold Consulting Engineering Services, Haycraft Wealth Management.
