The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce along with local education leaders encourage a community-wide week-long celebration of the graduating classes from area high schools, colleges and universities. The celebration will take place the week of May 10-16.
“The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have made it especially difficult for students preparing to graduate whether it be at the high school or collegiate level,” said Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO.
“Our Chamber knows that these students have worked hard to reach these accomplishments and although graduation ceremonies will likely take place in the future, we wanted to join alongside our partners in education and encourage the community to celebrate our Classes of 2020 this May.”
The Chamber is asking that area businesses and organizations acknowledge the Class of 2020 by adding congratulatory messages to their building marquees and social media outlets.
“The Chamber is thrilled any time we have the opportunity to partner with our school systems, colleges and universities,” Brake said. “This is something special we can do to encourage Greater Owensboro to
remember to celebrate these students in the midst of the circumstances.”
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