Kentucky Chamber
Executive Digest
December, 2016
Happy Monday,
Chamber world! It is going to be a GREAT week! Here is news you can use as a Kentucky
Chamber of Commerce professional:
Paducah Area Chamber Membership
Reaches Record Amount of 1075 Members
The final
results are in for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Annual
Membership and Total Resource campaign with a record total for membership
reaching 1,075 members. The campaign exceeded its goal and recruited 106 new
members during the four week campaign. The results were announced at a Campaign
Celebration held at the Commerce Center and sponsored by Payment
Plus.
“This is
a record-setting total number for our Paducah Chamber membership,” said Tammy
Zimmerman, Campaign Chair and Chair-elect of the Paducah Chamber Board of
Directors and Owner of Payment Plus. “To have accomplished this recruitment
effort during such a busy time for the Chamber with our recent trip to DC, our
local seminars and events, to having this campaign underway, is a real tribute
to our leadership and our many volunteers.”
According
to Chamber President Sandra Wilson, “The local businesses have been very
supportive of the Chamber and the work we are doing on behalf of our community
and our businesses. Our new members range from small businesses to several new
businesses under construction to some established businesses who have not been
a member and have now decided to join.”
"I
want to congratulate Tammy and Sandra and thank the many volunteers and
businesses who participated in this campaign,” said Bruce Wilcox, Chamber Chair
of the Board and President of Henry A. Petter Supply Co., LLC. “Gaining 106 new
members in this short-time frame and reaching a record high of total members
are significant benchmarks for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Our
volunteers have really been hard at work on our behalf during this annual
campaign."
The top
volunteer producer for the campaign was Janice Cleary with Paducah Bank. This
is the second consecutive year that Cleary has won this award. Second place
producer award went to Jessica Newman with Advantage Insurance; third place was
Jessica Wallace with Paducah Bank; fourth place was Eri Gjergji with Computer
Services Inc.; and fifth place was Megan Thomason with Northwestern Mutual.
The
Paducah Bank team received the “traveling trophy” award for Overall Team Winner
with Cleary serving as Team Captain, also for the second consecutive year.
Cleary’s team recruited 27 new members plus other renewals from the 2015
campaign and a variety of new sponsorships. The team captained by Darlene
Mazzone with Mazzone Communications received second place and the third place
team was Mike Muscarella with Baptist Health. Source: Paducah Chamber
Kyndle news: South African aluminum firm to build 90-job manufacturing plant in Henderson
Henderson County can expect 90 new jobs in the community possibly as soon as the end of 2017. And, according to one official, that's just the start.
Hansens Aluminum LLC , a company based out of South Africa, announced Thursday that they plan to build an $18.4 million manufacturing facility at the Henderson County Riverport.
"We're trying to open up to a broader market by being in Henderson," said Jared Pudney, Hansens' business development manager. "This is not the last announcement in Henderson for Hansens Aluminum. This is just phase one."
The aluminum extrusion facility, which includes a machining operation, will be up to 75,000 square feet and will supply customers throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
Working with Kyndle for more than a year, Hansens decided to build a facility in Henderson due to its central location and their ease working with Kyndle. Pudney referenced the other aluminum manufacturers in the region, such as Hydro Aluminum, along with the availability of gas and electricity providers. Pudney also cited the migration of automotive manufacturers from the north of the United States to the south, which made Henderson's central location appealing to Hansens.
"All our dealings with Kyndle have been great," said Pudney. "It was Kyndle's combination of efficiency and friendliness with their southern hospitality that really sold us on Henderson."
In a Kyndle press release, Pudney stated, "We see great opportunities to supply our existing customers from Kentucky and to add new clients. The Henderson operation will expand our global capacity and allow us to add new automotive products to our range. The support we have experienced at a local and state level from both elected officials and economic developers has truly exceptional. This certainly influenced our decision towards Kentucky." Read more: The Gleaner
Famous Chamber of Commerce
Quotations: (Commitment)
“Never doubt
that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” ~
Margaret Mead
2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit
Creating a highly skilled workforce requires strong public programs and leadership from the private sector.
The 2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit: Solutions for Economic Competitiveness will focus on what is happening right now in Kentucky — and what needs to happen going forward — to ensure the quality of the state’s workforce and improve the state’s economic position at home and around the globe.
Experts from industry and government will share insights and information about:
building a talent pipeline of
workers;
creating employer-led
collaboratives to address specific workforce needs;
using data to make decisions about
training and hiring; and
programs that let people learn new
skills while gaining experience on the job.
Sponsors and Exhibitors: Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.
at 502-848-8723 to learn more or to reserve a sponsorship and/or exhibit booth.
Chamber Executive Ongoing
Education: The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker --- by
Brad Lomenick
"Your legacy,
regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, starts now.
Leading well now means finishing well later." - Brad Lomenick
We need
great leaders. More than ever we need authentic, collaborative, inspiring
men and women of integrity at the helm of society- and too often our leaders
fall short. Some focus on personal success, alienating those they lead.
Others shift their principles when it is convenient.
There is
a better way. You can energize and inspire the people around you.
You can equip a team of principled collaborators to answer God's calling.
You can be a catalyst leader.
In The Catalyst Leader, Brad
Lomenick describes the skills and principles that define a true change maker.
This book offers eight key essentials by which a leader can influence
others and make a difference, laying out the path to the keys for becoming an
effective leader.
Lomenick
shares wisdom, practical knowledge, and stories of success and failure from his
own journey of running Catalyst, one of America's most influential leadership
movements. And the lives of dozens of leaders around the world- from the
creators of famous reality show to pastors, from ranch workers to a Silicon
Valley designer. These men and women are living proof that good
leadership inspires and innovates, while poor leadership leaves us with
hopelessness and regret.
Leading
can be a difficult road, and many choose to follow. But you can take a
better path. Begin your journey to becoming a catalyst leader. Read
more: Brad Lomenick
Famous Chamber of
Commerce Quotations (Thanksgiving)
The best way to cheer
yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --- Mark Twain
Kentucky Chamber: 2017 Legislative
Preview Conference
Don't miss the Kentucky Chamber’s Annual Legislative Preview Conference, presented by Brown-Forman, Monday, Dec. 19, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in Lexington.
The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Preview is a one-day gathering of
the most prominent and influential policy-makers in Kentucky. Key elected and appointed
officials will be on hand to discuss the fast approaching legislative session.
Join us as we look ahead to the 2017 General Assembly. Lawmakers
will convene in Frankfort to consider legislative proposals – including
many that will impact business. To help you stay informed, the Legislative
Preview provides you with a rare opportunity to hear many of Kentucky's top
public officials discuss their plans, priorities and predictions for next
year's legislative session – you'll get the inside scoop from those who
know.
December 19, 2016 | Griffin Gate Marriott
Resort & Spa | Lexington, Ky. We hope to see you there! More
information: Kentucky Chamber
Christian County Chamber Host:
Veterans Day Parade
The Christian County
Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will be hosting the 2016
Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 5.
The community is invited
to attend the parade which will begin at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial Building.
The lineup includes veterans, Fort Campbell soldiers, military vehicles and
local bands.
The parade route will run
from the War Memorial Building to the Christian County Justice Center.
Following the parade, there will be a brief program in the parking lot of the
Christian County Justice Center.
The Military Affairs
Committee encourages businesses and organization to join the route on Ninth
Street as a sidewalk saluter to show support of local veterans and their
families for their service.
If you are interested in participating in the
2016 Veterans’ Day Parade as a sidewalk saluter, please contact Katie Lopez at
270-885-9096 or email klopez@christiancountychamber.com. If
leaving a message, please include your name, contact information, and number of
people attending from your business or organization. Read more: Kentucky New Era
Hopkins County Chamber Holiday Open
House
You'll
find great gifts and marvelous merchandise to choose from during the Chamber Holiday
Open House on Nov. 4 & 5, 2016. You're guaranteed to please even the most
persnickety person on your gift list!
So
make your list, check it twice, cash or credit - it's all nice! Our merchants
and restaurants are getting ready for you, so save the date 'cause we can't
wait to help you get your shopping done during the Chamber's annual Holiday
Open House. More than 50 Chamber member merchants are offering great holiday
deals, giveaways, and more. Plus, enter at each location to win one of five
Chamber Check prize drawings, and be on the lookout throughout the
weekend for special Chamber elves spreading a little Chamber cheer in the
form of Chamber Checks!
Click
here to download the 2016 complete list of
participating merchants and specials by category. Read more: Hopkins County Chamber
Shopping
small in Frankfort: Small Business Saturday provides welcome boost for local
stores
Vickie
Oliver and Barbara Durham were on their way out of Completely Kentucky Saturday
with mocha coffees in hand from Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe. The mochas helped
them get them in the holiday mood while they searched for decorations and gifts
in downtown Frankfort businesses.
The pair
of Small Business Saturday shoppers had already found some items — it wasn’t
their first time getting out to shop the day after Black Friday.
“We just
like to shop local. Usually you find something different — something kind of
cool,” Oliver said.
Small
Business Saturday was started in 2010 by credit card company American Express,
according to the company’s website. By 2012, merchants in all 50 states had
gotten involved, and in 2014 an estimated $14.3 billion was spent at independent
businesses on Small Business Saturday.
Lisa
Weber, a manager at Completely Kentucky, was busy helping the steady stream of
customers in her store Saturday.
Weber has
worked at the store for four years. She said Small Business Saturday, along
with Candlelight a couple of weeks earlier, gives downtown shops a boost in
sales to kick off the holiday season.
“It’s
following Black Friday, so people are really starting to gear up for the
holiday season,” Weber said.
She
couldn’t say what kind of a boost her store was going to have this year, but
shoppers kept coming through the door.
“It’s
really honestly hard to tell until you look at the numbers at the end of the
day. But it’s been pretty consistently busy today,” Weber said.
Frankfort
Area Chamber of Commerce President Carmen Inman said in an email that the
chamber and Downtown Frankfort Inc. handed out more than 50 packages for the
event and that more than 100 businesses in Frankfort are eligible to
participate. Read more: State-Journal
Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber
Sponsor: Chris Knight will be featured at Harvest Moon Festival
Usually, the moon comes
out at night. This Thursday, Knight will come out for the Moon. The Harvest
Moon Festival, that is.
Now in its third year and
ever-growing in popularity, the 2016 Harvest Moon Festival will once again be
held at the Pulaski Judicial Center Plaza in downtown Somerset on Thursday,
October 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. And just like the simple pleasures of
looking up at a big, beautiful orb in the clear autumn sky, it’s free.
This year’s featured
performer is Chris Knight. A native of western Kentucky’s Webster County,
Knight has become a Somerset staple nonetheless with multiple appearances at
the Master Musicians Festival over the years. That’s something that has become
commonplace with the Harvest Moon Festival — whether acts like Tyler Childers,
Kevin Dalton, and Kelly Rae Burton the first year, or the raucous Sundy Best
last time around.
Considering it’s Tiffany
Bourne — who both serves as community development director for Pulaski County
Government and president of the MMF board — behind both events, the crossover
feel should seem elementary.
“It started three years
ago after MMF, and I was sad that MMF was over,” said Bourne. “I remember
walking by the judicial plaza one day and wondering why we weren’t utilizing
that space more.
“We don’t have a lot of
fall festivals going on in town, (we didn’t have) that one signature fall event
for the town,” she added. “We kind of threw it together that first year. I was
able to use my experience from MMF to be able to put on a festival for Pulaski
County government in my actual day job.”
Knight, an Americana-style
singer-songwriter, is known for songs like “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” and “Down
the River.”
“After coming off last
year, with Sundy Best being so popular, we had to bring in a crowd favorite,”
said Bourne. “People in this town love (Knight) through MMF. We feel like he’s
one of ours, even though he’s from Slaughters, Ky. We do take ownership of him
since he’s been here so many times.”
Knight isn’t the only one
appearing, however. Other acts MMF fans might recognize will also be on hand:
Elvie Shane, Kites, Will Muse, and Kevin Dalton and the Tuesday Blooms.
Music is just one part of
the equation, however. The Harvest Moon Festival is one final hurrah in the
calendar year for Market on Main, the popular outdoor farmers market that’s
typically found on the judicial plaza in summer months.
“That’s how we started the
first year,” said Bourne. “They wanted to end their season with a bang. Bring
in a bigger band and do things on a little bit bigger scale.”
The normal Market on Main
vendors will be on hand, about 25 regular booth spaces reserved, but special
for the event will be several more food and beverage providers, including:
Baxter’s Coffee; Station
211 Coffee; Tacos Tanaco; Get UR Smoke On BBQ; Ruckel’s; Mill Springs Pizza;
R&D Ribbon Fries and Funnel Cakes; Beaux BBQ; and cotton candy from the
Somerset Junior Woman’s Club.
Bourne thanked all the
sponsors for making it possible, including the City of Somerset Tourist &
Convention Commission; Lake Cumberland Tourism; Don Marshall Chrysler Dodge
Jeep Ram Nissan; the Downtown Somerset Development Corporation; A1A
Communications; County Attorney Martin Hatfield; Woodson Bend; Jim Muse Dentistry;
Jeremy Bartley; Cricket Wireless; Frei Plumbing; First & Farmers Bank; and
the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. Read more: Commonwealth Journal
Kyndle awarding grants to three
nonprofits
Kyndle will award three Henderson-based nonprofits with $1,000
grants at the Kyndle Nonprofit Leadership Seminar this Friday.
The grants, provided by the Community Foundation of Henderson
County, will be drawn as door prizes at the conclusion of the seminar.
Henderson nonprofit staff or board members will be eligible to
win for their organization. Half of each grant must be used for professional development,
and the Community Foundation has resources concerning where such training is
available.
The Nonprofit Leadership Seminar is sponsored by the Community
Foundation and will provide training and inspiration to help nonprofits build,
sustain and maximize their impact.
The seminar features two keynote speakers:
- June Miller, regional director of the Indiana
Nonprofit Resource Network, whose topic will be “The Board’s Role in
Fundraising.”
- Angela White, senior consultant and CEO of Johnson,
Gross, Nickle and Associates. Her topic is “The Role of Women in
Philanthropic Decision Making and Changing Donor Demographics.” Read
more: The Gleaner
Marion
County Chamber Chili Cook-Off
The annual Chamber Chili
Cook-off at the Dickens Christmas Celebration in downtown Lebanon will be held
on Friday, Nov. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants will be placed
along Main Street near participating businesses. All of the money raised this
year will be donated the Marion County Area Technology Center. To register,
please contact the Marion County Chamber of Commerce by Nov. 18. If you have
questions, please email director@MarionCountyKyChamber.com or call the Chamber
office at 270-692-9594. More information: Marion
County KY Chamber
Chamber assist: Made in Logan by Logan
Logan County woman makes necklaces, unique crafts
Tucked away in the
large back room in Betty’s Antique Mall, where countless artifacts such as old
dolls, antique furniture and a trove of 1970s comic books compete for space,
Karen Logan has a horde of homemade jewelry and other crafts on display.
Sitting inside and on top
of a glass storefront counter is an assortment of items Logan made herself,
including sheets and burlap rolled into the shape of a flower and a cake stand
made of a plate attached to the top of a candlestick holder.
For her crafts, Logan
repurposes old objects and makes something new.
“One of my favorite things
to do is go shopping and look for items that are either in thrift shops or
Goodwill and things like that and find little gems there,” she said.
She often combines these
“little gems” into new pieces, like the cake stand fashioned from the plate and
the candlestick.
“You have a very unique
piece you won’t ever see again, made out of something that was probably going
to end up in the trash,” she said.
The creations Logan makes
with the greatest frequency are her necklaces, some of which feature a clay
pendant, stamped with a design and colored.
Logan originally got the
idea for the clay necklaces from similar ones she’d seen on Pinterest, though
she wanted to craft her necklaces with a fresh approach, she said.
“I don’t like to do
anything someone else does exactly,” she said. “I just have it in my head and I
try to put my twist on it.”
Her personal twist, she
said, involves stamping designs into the clay, applying numerous colored
patterns and burnishing the edges to give them a worn look.
Logan also makes necklaces
with pendants made of wire bent into shapes and adorned with beads.
Above all, Logan strives
for uniqueness in her crafts, she said.
“I can make stuff probably
no one else is going to make,” she said. “I mean, there’s no fun in repeating
everybody else. It’s fun showing people this is what I can do and this is what
I did.”
Though she has plenty of
previous experience with crafts ranging from cakes to embroidery, her current
business, Logan Made, has formally been in operation since March.
Her husband, Charlie, who
retired from the Russellville Fire Department in January, is a part of the
company as well, specializing in woodworking.
Logan got the idea for her
business and started getting it off the ground shortly after losing a job at a
local dental office, she said. When she returned from maternity leave in
January, she found the firm didn’t need her anymore, she said.
“I had free time all the
sudden,” Logan said. “I was looking for a way to start making some money and so
I spent most of January (and) February creating products that were ready to
sell.”
By April, she had a booth
set up in Betty’s Antique Mall, which sells her wares for her.
Employed now at the Logan
County Chamber of Commerce as an executive assistant and with three children,
she doesn’t always have time to make new things, much less sell them herself,
Logan said.
Though her company has
only been around for about half a year, Logan has gained a bit of renown for
her artistic exploits locally.
On Oct. 25, Logan gave a
presentation at the Logan County Public Library, showing a crowd how she makes
her wire necklaces.
Tracy Houchens, the
library’s adult programming coordinator, said she found out about Logan’s
crafts while they were participating in the Logan Leadership Program, a program
done through the Logan County Chamber of Commerce that highlights local
businesses. “She was out touring and she had these really cute earrings on and
I found out they were homemade,” Houchens said. Read more: Bowling Green Daily News
Right-to-work, charter schools on
Kentucky chamber's 2017 legislative priorities
Kentucky Republicans and the state and local Chambers of Commerce expect positive changes in the state's business community in the coming year.
For the first time since 1921, Kentucky's governor, the state House of Representatives and state Senate will all be under Republican control come January, a direct result of Tuesday's election.
Early next year, action is expected on right-to-work, the repeal of the prevailing wage law and charter schools.
Republicans have pursued those three policy changes from current state law in the state Senate, only to see the bills die – without a hearing or in committee – in what had been a Democrat-run House.
With a new 64-36 GOP majority control in the state House, that may change come January.
Ron Bunch, president and chief executive officer of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, said a state right-to-work law would be transformational for the local economy.
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce agreed.
"That's a bill that could pass and would not cost the state a penny," said Dave Adkisson, Kentucky chamber president and chief executive officer. "It is like putting a sign on your storefront saying that you are open for business." Read more: Bowling Green Daily News
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