Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Professional Digest
May, 2017
Interstate Designation
for Breathitt Parkway passes U.S. Senate, now on its way to President's desk
The stretch of Breathitt Pennyrile
Parkway between the new I-69 and I-24 could very soon be designated as an
interstate.
The FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations
bill which contained a number of important Kentucky priorities passed the
Senate today.
Federal interstate designation for
the existing Breathitt Parkway between I-24 and I-69-a provision introduced by
Sen. Rand Paul and which Sen. Mitch McConnell helped secure in the bill-will
help improve traffic safety and to draw employers and economic development to
the Hopkinsville area.
This has been the number one
economic development project in Christian County for the Chamber of Commerce.
"This is another step forward for our community," said Kelli
Pendleton, President/CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce,
"We've been very strategic in our efforts to move this project. A lot of
work went into this and we are thrilled to see it pass the Senate today. We are
very grateful to our legislators at both the state and federal level who
supported our efforts this year".
Senator Rand Paul introduced the
legislation at the federal level. Senator Mitch McConnell and Rep. James Comer
were also supportive of getting it through. Pendleton said state support was
also crucial in this effort with Representative Walker Thomas introducing
legislation that supported the designation which was co-sponsored by several
other legislators including Rep. Myron Dossett. That legislation was signed
this session by Gov. Matthew Bevin.
Obtaining the designation will
enhance this growing region by helping to bring in much needed economic and
tourism dollars. "This worthwhile project is coming to fruition because of
an organized, persistent, and collaborative approach between the city, county,
Christian County Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders who understand the
importance of economic development" said Mayor Carter Hendricks, City of
Hopkinsville. "Simply put, this is a game changer for our region and we're
excited to maximize this opportunity."
The Appropriations bill now goes to
President Donald Trump for his signature.
For more information contact the
Chamber of Commerce at (270) 885-9096. Media Contacts: Kirstie Darnall,
Director of Events & Marketing, kdarnall@christiancountychamber.com
Bowling
Green Area Chamber of Commerce announces award winners
Two
outstanding people in our area were recognized for their hard work and
dedication to their careers by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vicki
Hawkins Fitch, Executive Director of the Bowling Green Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau was named the ATHENA Award Recipient, and David Sears, the
President and co-owner of Kentucky Outdoor Advertising was given the honor of
being the 2017 Small Business Person of the Year.
"When
I look back at the things that he did to keep his family going forward, it was
really just being a little, small business person, and so I guess that's
something that is sort of in my heart that I won't ever forget," said
Sears, who couldn't help but feel that his father deserved a piece of his
award.
Hawkins was
equally reflective, recalling each of the previous ATHENA Award winners.
"It
took my breath away. It's very humbling to be among the past recipients because
those are such dynamic women that I have admired for so many years."
Both Fitch
and Sears are set to be honored at the Chamber's Excellence Awards Luncheon on
May 18. For a complete list of award nominees, see below: Read more: WBKO
Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
2017-2018 Community Guide
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today!
Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help
and direction putting this together!
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Two Stories:
NKY Chamber honors Wm. T. ‘Bill’
Robinson by creating award in his name (first article)
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died. (second article below)
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce announces a new award to be given at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on
Thursday, September 28th to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Northern Kentucky
Tri-ED.
The Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III
Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award, sponsored in 2017 by Northern
Kentucky Tri-ED, will be presented annually to the individual, entity, company
or organization demonstrating significant advancement of the economic
development efforts in Northern Kentucky.
The award is named in honor of Bill
Robinson, NKY Chamber Chair (1986-87) and co-founding member and continuous
Secretary/Treasurer of the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED since 1987. The recipient
will be jointly selected annually by the NKY Chamber and Northern Kentucky
Tri-ED through a nomination process.
“Thirty years ago, while serving as
the NKY Chamber Chair, Bill Robinson came up with the idea for Tri-ED. Bill’s
bold idea – that three counties should cooperate rather than compete –
transformed the Northern Kentucky economy, brought thousands of jobs to our
region and paved the way for several other successful regional efforts,”
explains Trey Grayson, President and CEO of the NKY Chamber of Commerce.The
initial recipient of this award will be Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III.
“We can’t think of a more fitting
way to honor this achievement than by establishing this award in his honor –
the Robinson Award –and by making him the first recipient. The Robinson Award
will be an annual reminder of Bill’s vision and contribution to the success and
vibrancy of Northern Kentucky.”
This award, will be given at the
NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
This annual dinner presented by
Fifth Third Bank, will not only celebrate individuals like Robinson who have
been key to bringing our region together but will be a celebration of Northern
Kentucky as a whole.
“On behalf of the over 150 persons
that have served on the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Tri-EF boards since 1987,
I want to thank the NKY Chamber for bestowing this most-deserved annual award
in honor of Bill Robinson,” said Dan Tobergte, President/CEO of Northern
Kentucky Tri-ED.
“In 1987, Bill envisioned a
collaborative and cooperative regional economic development effort among Boone,
Campbell and Kenton counties with private sector expertise and we can safely
say that his vision has been met, and exceeded. In our 30th year of existence,
we are continuing on an ‘Upward and Onward’ trajectory!”
To register for the NKY Chamber’s
Annual Dinner presented by Fifth Third Bank or to learn more information about
the NKY Chamber of Commerce go to NKYChamber.com.
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died.
The
American Bar Association (ABA), which Robinson served as president in 2011-12,
made the announcement on Tuesday. The Northern Kentucky Bas Association also
announced Robinson's death.
The news
comes just days after the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced a new
award that was named in Robinson's honor, noting his many years of service and
influence in the community.
“Never too
busy to help out a friend, Robinson was an indefatigable champion of the rule
of law and an independent judiciary,” ABA president Linda Klein said in a
statement. “He fought tirelessly to secure adequate court funding. During his
term as ABA president, Robinson focused on the issue, pushing constantly for
state courts to get the money they needed. By shining a bright public spotlight
on the human consequences of underfunded courts—including delayed justice for
individuals and long lines around courthouses—he is credited with convincing
many state legislatures to address the issue.” Read more: River City News
Paducah Area Chamber: May Power in Partnership to Feature Small
Businesses and Entrepeneurs
The May Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership
Breakfast will feature a “Spotlight on Small Businesses” and will be held on
May 11. The program will feature a panel of local small business owners
discussing the challenges and rewards of owning a small business. WPSD Local 6
news anchor Todd Faulkner will serve as the moderator. Additionally the names
of three local businesses will be drawn from those submitting their summaries
during a segment to feature the businesses and their products and services. The
May breakfast is one week later than usual on Thursday, May 11 at the Julian
Carroll Convention Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. Swift & Staley is the
sponsor.
All Chamber members with 15 or less employees
are asked to participate in the special recognition at the breakfast.
Businesses are asked to submit a 75 word summary about their business. The
submitted summaries will be compiled into a document for distribution to
attendees at the breakfast and posted on the Chamber’s website and Facebook. To
be included, the business must be a for-profit business with 15 or less
employees.
Three small businesses will receive spotlight
recognition at the breakfast. Three names will be drawn from the businesses who
have submitted information. The featured businesses will have their
Owner/CEO/or designee introduced at the podium and their summary will be read
to the attendees. A representative of the business must be present for the
spotlight recognition. The “grand prize” winner from the drawing will receive
the use of a digital billboard for a month this summer sponsored by Hibbs
Insurance. A submission form is available at paducahchamber.org. Deadline for
submission of the business summary is Friday, May 5.
The panel of speakers include: Tammy
Zimmerman, Owner/CEO of Payment Plus and current Chair of the Paducah Chamber
Board; Chad Beyer, owner of i5 design; Andy Carloss, owner of Midtown Market;
and Rocia Keeling, owner of Rocia’s Exquisite Design.
Below are the details of the breakfast:
When: Thursday, May 11, 7:30 a.m. (one week
later in May)
Where: Julian M. Carroll Convention Center,
Ohio Room
Speakers: Panel on Small Business
Special Focus: Three Small Businesses with
names to be drawn at the breakfast
Sponsor: Swift & Staley
Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members
If you are not a Power Card holder, please
make your reservations by Tuesday, May 9, by 5 p.m. to the Chamber at
443-1746 or info@paducahchamber.org.
Proposal
would transform Danvile-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership
Consultant
recommends removing four partners, adding votes for private businesses,
renaming organization
A
transformative proposal revealed Thursday would remove four agencies that deal
with business advocacy and tourism from the Danville-Boyle County Economic
Development Partnership and give private businesses a bigger seat at the table.
A renamed
agency, the “Danville Boyle Development Corporation,” would have a board of 20
people from the private and public sectors, but would no longer include
voting members from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce,
Heart of Danville or Main Street Perryville. That’s according to a blueprint
created by Kyle Talente with RKG and Associates, the company tasked with
developing a strategic economic development plan for Boyle County.
Talente
revealed his plan at the EDP’s board meeting Thursday morning and discussed it
further with members of the public Thursday night.
“This is
our recommendation. This is one of many different directions that the community
can go,” Talente told EDP board members Thursday morning as he presented the
plan, of which the EDP reorganization is just one component. “Our professional
opinion (is it) will put you in the best position to be successful in your next
step in the journey of economic development for Danville-Boyle County. That being
said, you’re not going to hurt my feelings, nor is it going to be inappropriate
as we get into the implementation phase to say (we want something different).
“This is
not gospel if you will, but it is from our perspective the best way to move
this community forward.”
The
reorganized “DBDC” would have a board consisting of:
• six
members from the Boyle County Industrial Foundation;
• three
at-large members from the business community, who would be elected to
three-year terms;
• three
members from “Chairman’s Circle” donors who contribute to the funding of the
DBDC;
• three
members each for the governments of Danville and Boyle County; and
• one
member each for the governments of Perryville and Junction City.
However,
Perryville and Junction City would only get their seats at the board table if
they begin contributing funding to the DBDC. Currently, neither city funds the
EDP. Read more: Advocate Messenger
Tourism, Kentucky’s third biggest industry, continues to grow
In 2015, tourism
contributed more than $24.6 billion to Kentucky’s economy, making it the
state’s third largest source of income.
Only the automobile and
health care industries are bigger.
Tourism generated more
than $1.43 billion in tax revenue in 2015, and the growing industry employed
186,204, up by 6,241, from a year earlier.
In Madison County, the
tourism economy totaled nearly $189.5 million, an increase of $12 million, or 4.9
percent, from 2014.
When it comes to central
Kentucky, Madison is second only to Fayette County in tourism income.
Kristen Branscum, state
travel and tourism commissioner, presented those statistics Thursday morning to
a Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business & Breakfast session at the Eastern
Kentucky University Perkins Building.
Among the attendees were
representatives of several Richmond-area tourist attractions.
Kentucky’s tourism economy
has grown every year since the recession of 2008, Branscum said. Read
more: Richmond Register
Kentucky
Companies Looking to Export can Receive Grants via State Trade Expansion
Program: kyndle
For Kentucky
small businesses looking to begin or grow their international sales, funds are
still available through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
STEP
grants, administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and
awarded by the US Small Business Administration, reimburse up to $5,000 in
expenses of small businesses as they seek foreign trade opportunities.
“For
small businesses seeking to expand their customer base, selling abroad is an
important channel to consider. Our Cabinet encourages entrepreneurs and
business owners to look at the past successes of STEP-assisted companies and
decide if the program is right for their businesses,” said Terry Gill,
secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development. “We truly appreciate the
opportunities the Small Business Administration’s STEP grant provides to
companies throughout the commonwealth.”
Kentucky
received $467,000 in STEP funding for the program’s fifth year, which
ends Sept. 29, 2017. Of that, $155,000 remains to support up to 31
eligible small businesses.
Lexington-based
tech startup WearWare Inc., which developed a compact, wearable HD video system
called FlyWire Cameras, used a STEP grant to attend an ocean-tech trade show in
San Diego last month. Although the show, Oceanology International North
America, was in the US, its international-trade nature made it a qualifying
expense.
Last
year, WearWare used STEP grants to reimburse translation of its website into
Spanish and an international sales trip to Mexico.
“What’s
been so helpful about having STEP support is, when you’re a company in one
country that’s developed a product that solves problems for people in other
cultures, countries, companies and industries, one of the biggest challenges is
how to connect all the dots. STEP allows us to do just that,” said Jacob
Isaac-Lowry, founder and CEO of WearWare. “We can meet the people in foreign
markets key to making those connections – foreign embassies, commercial service
reps and customers – all of whom help you to build an international distributor
base. Those are long-lead collaborators, customers, lines of communication and
prospects. Getting up to speed on that is critical for a growing business.”
STEP
grants are designed to provide companies with the resources, connections and
knowledge necessary for exporting. STEP also works to increase the volume of
exports for Kentucky companies already in the international marketplace. The
creation and cultivation of international demand for Kentucky-made products and
services leads to business growth, investment and job creation across the
state.
Allowable
STEP grant expenses include:
- Airfare
- Meals and lodging
- Parking, baggage
and currency exchange fees
- Ground
transportation
- Shipping fees for
product samples to international prospects
- Trade show
registration fees, booth space and mission fees
- The Gold Key
Matching Service
- Export training
- Stipends for
website translations into foreign languages
- Meeting space
audio and visual
- Compliance
STEP is a
component of the Kentucky Export Initiative (KEI). Through KEI, the Cabinet
partners with a coalition of agencies and organizations. KEI streamlines and
elevates the state’s efforts to help Kentucky businesses reach global markets.
Following
a record year for exports in 2016, the commonwealth’s export growth ranks it
among the nation’s leaders. Last year, Kentucky businesses shipped $29.24
billion in products and services to nearly 200 countries. Kentucky exports rose
while the nation’s exports as a whole decreased 3.2 percent from 2015.
STEP uses
the SBA’s small business size standards to determine eligibility. Those can be
found at http://bit.ly/SBAstandards. To
learn more about STEP and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/STEPfaq. Find out more about Kentucky’s
exporting efforts at www.KyExports.com.
Information
on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans
of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook or
follow on Twitter. Watch
the Cabinet’s “This is My Kentucky” video on YouTube. Read more: kyndle
#FamousChamber of
Commerce Quotations: (Strategic Planning)
"Nothing is more
important than an idea whose time has come." -Victor Hugo
2017 Best Places to Work in Kentucky
Rankings Announced
Saint Joseph Martin, a part of
KentuckyOne Health, L&N Federal Credit Union and Edward Jones take top
honors
Frankfort, Ky. (April 26, 2017) –
Saint Joseph Martin, a part of KentuckyOne Health, L&N Federal Credit Union
and Edward Jones were ranked the 2017 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce and the Kentucky Society for
Human Resource Management (KYSHRM).
During the Thirteenth Annual Best
Places to Work in Kentucky awards ceremony, nearly 1,300 attendees joined in celebrating
the 100 Kentucky companies who were recognized for their commitment to focus,
measure and move their workplace environments toward excellence.
Winners from across the state have
been selected in three categories: small companies of 15-149 employees, medium
companies of 150-499 employees and large companies consisting of more than 500
employees (categories based on number of U.S. employees, only Kentucky
employees surveyed). The selection process, managed by Best Companies Group, is
based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and
the results of an internal employee survey.
The number one small company and
first-time winner is Saint Joseph Martin (SJM), a part of KentuckyOne Health,
founded in 1947, by the Sisters of Divine Providence. They are a non-profit
critical access hospital, who have been serving Floyd County and adjacent
counties in Eastern Kentucky for 70 years. As a community hospital, the
facility focuses on providing primary and preventive care, through inpatient,
emergency, clinic and an array of outpatient services.
L&N Federal Credit Union, the
top winner in the medium company category, has been in business since 1954.
With assets over $1billion and an array of products and services, L&N can
offer everything necessary for someone's personal or business finances. Over
80,000 people have taken advantage of flexible mortgage and consumer loans,
free online/mobile banking, free checking, business accounts and more.
Edward Jones, the winner of the
large company category for the third year in a row, is the nation’s largest
financial-services firm in terms of branch offices, with more than 12,300 U.S.
locations. Every aspect of our business, from investment types
The Kentucky Society for Human
Resource Management (KYSHRM) state council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
are proud to host the Best Places initiative, as both organizations support the
value of workplace excellence as a key component in moving Kentucky forward.
"HR professionals are the
CEO's strategic partner in creating an adaptive advantage for Kentucky's
employers. The Best Places to Work in Kentucky program recognizes those
employers who set an exemplary standard of excellence for both employee engagement
and business success,” said KYSHRM Chair, Lynn Ingmire, SHRM-SCP, SPHR.
According to Kentucky Chamber
President and CEO, Dave Adkisson, “In order to make Kentucky’s economy thrive,
we must be able not only to educate and employ Kentuckians here, but we also
must entice those from out-of-state to work here. The Best Places program does
just that.”
Town Square
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production of a map. Town Square Publications provided all the map design and
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The chamber works hard
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the annual Santa Parade. The Wyoming-Kentwood chamber map is another great
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Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber
Greater Owensboro
Chamber: Urgent Message from the Chamber Board Chair and Advocacy Chair
Regarding City Tax Increase
Dear Chamber Member,
Last week, the City of
Owensboro presented their final budget before the first reading. The budget
focuses on a four year
cumulative budget deficit that city staff projects at $42,711,716. The city
staff
recommends addressing
this with the largest tax increase in our community’s history.
It is not necessary to
go over old ground on how we arrived at this debt crisis. It should be noted
that
many of the same players
who were the architects of this crisis are the same ones asking for our trust
in its
remedy.
It is the Chamber’s
responsibility to our membership and the community at large to ask the City
Commission to pause and
reflect on the following points and recommendations:
I. ONE YEAR BUDGET
First, there has been no
valid reason given to raise revenue for a four year projected loss based on
assumptions and
unknowns. We applaud Mayor Watson and other elected officials who have stated
as
much. We recommend
adopting an annual budget based on annual projections. With the annual
budget approach, which
is the standard accepted form of budgeting for cities, the deficit using the
city
staff presentation
numbers would be $11,930,357.
Using this year’s
deficit number as a guidepost, the actual deficit would seem to be closer to $2
million
if no additional
spending were instituted.
II. ONE DOLLAR OF
INTERNAL CUTS FOR EVERY ONE DOLLAR IN TAX
INCREASE
Second, there are few
real internal cuts in this year’s budget proposal. We believe that for every
new
dollar taken from the
taxpayer, there should be a dollar cut in REAL Expenses (not deferred
spending).
We call it the “One for
One Plan.” It is a good faith partnership between those who pay taxes and those
who are stewards of our
money.
III. HIGHER TAXES DRIVE
GROWTH OUTISDE CITY LIMITS
Third, if we continue to
inflate taxes inside our city limits, we are going to drive growth away from
our
core, a major
contradiction to our community’s goals of implementing a vibrant placemaking
strategy.
IV. USE COMMON-SENSE
BUSINESS PRACTICES
We understand that public
organizations are unique in many ways. But, the following are some areas
where we believe common
sense business practices should be implemented:
1. Businesses do not add
expense items based on PROJECTED activity. This budget has an
inordinate amount of
REAL expenses for PROJECTED growth as they relate to the Gateway TIF.
• Currently, there are
20 dispatchers on staff and 25 in the Budget. There are 5 vacancies.
The proposed budget has
29. Calls for service have not increased. Keep this at 20 until
calls increase.
• The proposed budget
has an additional ladder truck and six new firefighters for projected
growth for Gateway TIF.
Eliminate until growth occurs.
• Eliminate the 7 new
officers budgeted for projected growth for Gateway TIFuntil
growth occurs. (Still
budget for existing openings to be filled).
2. Eliminate the
Ambulance Subsidy.
3. Eliminate recently
created Public Events Department.
4. Businesses do not
give raises when facing a deficit. No Cost of Living Adjustment for nonpublic
safety employees. No
step increases for non-public safety until budget crisis is over.
5. Businesses adopt many
other common sense cost-savings approaches during times of financial
crises or lean years.
The following are some methods which our members use to save money
before they raise prices
or fees for service:
• Furlough Days –
Require each employee to take furlough days throughout the year.
These are days off
without pay. Furlough days would exclude public safety and
sanitation.
• Require employee
spouses to take their employer health insurance if offered.
• Adjust deductible on
employee health insurance.
• Eliminate redundancies
in positions at City Hall.
• Contract for services
with other organizations to eliminate full-time positions.
• Executive Pay Cuts –
Executive Pay Cuts are a standard practice for businesses in crises.
• Eliminate “sick leave”
bonus checks for anyone who is in a Department Head or
Executive Leadership
Role.
Total Savings: Well Over
$5 Million
In closing, we
appreciate the courage it took for Mayor Watson and the City Commission to step
up to
lead our community. We
appreciate the Mayor and Commissioners who we know are trying to get the
answers and make good,
sound decisions. We know that these are tough decisions.
We understand that some
adjustment in revenue is necessary. But, we ask for the City Commission to
meet the business owners
and the people in our community half way.
We feel the One Dollar
for One Dollar does just that.
We ask you to contact
the City Commission and to attend the first reading of the budget ordinance
next Monday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Glenn
glennrj@owensboro.org
(270) 687-8564
Commissioner Larry
Conder
conderjl@owensboro.org
(270) 687-8565
Commissioner Jay Velotta
velottarj@owensboro.org
(270) 687-8563
Mayor Tom Watson
mayor@owensboro.org
(270) 687-8561
Commissioner Pam
Smith-Wright
Smith-wrightpl@owensboro.org
(270) 687-8566
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH
YOUR FRIENDS, EMPLOYEES AND COWORKERS!
Sincerely,
Wade Jenkins, Board
Chair
Mark Martin
Board Chair Advocacy
Chair
Harlan County Chamber of Commerce talks tourism
The
Harlan County Chamber of Commerce heard from the executive director of the Bell
County Historical Society, who spoke to the group about a variety of topics
during a meeting on Wednesday.
Chamber
President Flora Asher turned the floor over to Bell County Historical Society
Executive Director William Tribell shortly after calling the meeting to order.
Tribell
stressed the importance of working together with other cities and counties in
the area.
"I’m
in Bell County, Harlan County is my neighbor and across the way in Tennessee,
Cumberland Gap and Harrogate, we all share history,” Tribell said.
He
explained The Cumberland Gap Regional Tourism Association links all these
places together to pursue a common goal.
“We have
representation in 10 counties in three states,” Tribell said. “I think we all
share that idea.”
Tribell
said there has not been enough collaboration in the past.
“We share
these borders, we share this traffic…highways pass through these communities
and we’re not losing money to point down the road,” Tribell said. “If somebody
comes to my area researching coal mines…I share with them what I can, and I
tell them to come down here and visit the Coal Museum.”
Tribell
also talked about how adventure tourism is impacting the region.
“The new thing is adventure tourism, bringing people into our
communities to enjoy what we have around us,” he said. Read more: Harlan Daily Enterprise
Danville-Boyle
County Chamber seeks gun competitors in new fundraising event
The
Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce is seeking out those comfortable
handling a pistol in a shooting competition for this year’s fundraiser.
“We
thought it was different,” said Lisa Knetsche, Chamber of Commerce board
chairperson. “There’s lots of dinners, silent auctions. We thought this might
tap a different segment of the community, that might enjoy a friendly
competition.”
For the
first time, the chamber is hosting the Chamber Steel Challenge at the Sugar
Creek Range in Lancaster on May 6.
According
to the website for the Sugar Creek Range, a steel challenge is a competition
which involves shooting steel targets.
Cost to
participate is $200 for a team of four. The cost includes a continental
breakfast, a box lunch and T-shirt. Shooters must be 21 years or older;
spectators, which are welcome at the event, must be 13 or older.
There
will be five stations with five targets which each participant will try to
shoot — two attempts at each target. Individuals will be scored separately, but
the team score will be the one in the rankings.
Scoring
will be based on speed and accuracy. Each participant will be required to bring
a .22 pistol that holds at least 10 rounds, 100 rounds of ammunition and a case
for their weapon. Weapons will be required to be in cases when not in use. Foam
earplugs will be provided, but shooters are encouraged to bring their own
hearing and eye protection, if possible. Eye protection is required
for all shooters and spectators who aren’t wearing sunglasses or regular
glasses. Read more: Advocate-Messenger
Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber interest: Cutshall talks
Oak Grove growth
Oak Grove Public Works
Director Misty Cutshall said the city has been experiencing growth, especially
in its commercial areas along Fort Campbell Boulevard, and she noted Oak Grove
officials are trying to reduce the city’s debt during the next couple of years
at a State of the Community Breakfast Tuesday morning at the Valor Hall
Conference & Event Center in Oak Grove.
“We have very little debt,” Cutshall said,
explaining that Oak Grove Mayor Bea Burt wants to have no new taxes or
increases in taxes or fees in coming years.
Hopkinsville-Christian
County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelli Pendleton said schools in Christian County
have made huge improvements compared to where they were a decade ago, and she
said retail is doing well.
But Pendleton said the
community needs to continue to be strong, making sure youth are college- and
career-ready, helping residents connect with jobs and ensuring a strong
workforce. She said officials also want legislators to consider tax reforms so
the community can be competitive.
“This really is an
exciting time for Christian County, (and it’s) all because we’re working
together,” she said. “It’s together that we are great.”
Hopkinsville mayor Carter
Hendricks noted that the Alhambra Theater in downtown Hopkinsville is slated to
receive upgrades through H-CC WINS, the city and county’s plan for community
improvements. Those upgrades will be led by county government, but the city
will be a part of the planned improvements, Hendricks said. Read more: Kentucky New Era
Logan
Chamber BAH: Early Childhood Council of Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick celebrates
20th anniversary
The Early
Childhood Council of Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick celebrated its 20th anniversary
last week with a Business After Hours hosted by the Logan County Chamber of
Commerce on Friday and a free swim day at Sterling Rec Center on Saturday. Read
more: Journal
Advocate
NKY Chamber Names Dawn Denham New Executive
Director
The Northern Kentucky Chamber
of Commerce welcomes Dawn Denham as Executive Director, NKY Chamber Foundation
& Program Director, Leadership NKY.
As Executive Director
of the NKY Chamber Foundation she will continue to build on the success of the
Leadership NKY, Regional Youth Leadership and Workforce NKY programs as they
continue to be a committed resource to businesses in our region.
“We’re excited to
welcome Dawn to our team. Her passion for community and background in
public relations makes her an excellent fit for a role that is so critical to
our region. We are so proud of the work that Leadership NKY does in our
community and are committed to building a stronger Northern Kentucky through
the work of the NKY Chamber Foundation,” explains Trey Grayson, President/CEO
NKY Chamber of Commerce.
Denham earned a Bachelor of
Arts in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University and most recently held the
role of NKY Director of Operations for SIDIS Corp.
Dawn, a Leadership NKY class
of 2010 alumna, is a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident and believes in the
power of community and the honor of helping others. Source: NKY
Chamber
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Got A Ford Dealer? Have
a High School? From Jennifer Bishop, Marshall Area (IL) Chamber of Commerce:
Ford Drive 4 UR School!
We are pleased to invite
you to join your community in raising money for Marshall High School at an
event that is sure to cause some excitement – Drive 4 UR School! On Saturday
April 29, 2017 from 10am-2pm at the front of the High School by the First
Christin Church parking lot Dorsett Ford will offer test drives in a 2017 F-150
(2) Base model and Loaded Model, 2017 F-250 (Popular Farm Truck), 2017 Edge,
2017 Explorer, 2017 Escape, 2017 Focus, or a 2017 Fusion.
For every person who takes a test-drive during the event, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Marshall High School and each driver will receive a free tshirt and other Ford merchandise. In total, as much as $6,000 can be raised in a single day; will donate $20 to Marshall High School, and an additional $10 for a second test drive. By taking a simple test-drive, you can help Marshall High school in a meaningful way!
Please mark your calendars and invite family, friends and neighbors to join in supporting Marshall High School and your local community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
For every person who takes a test-drive during the event, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Marshall High School and each driver will receive a free tshirt and other Ford merchandise. In total, as much as $6,000 can be raised in a single day; will donate $20 to Marshall High School, and an additional $10 for a second test drive. By taking a simple test-drive, you can help Marshall High school in a meaningful way!
Please mark your calendars and invite family, friends and neighbors to join in supporting Marshall High School and your local community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you,
Coach Nathan Haines
For more information about Drive 4 UR School visit drive4urschool.com or Coach Nathan Haines at nhaines@marshall.k12.il.us.
Coach Nathan Haines
For more information about Drive 4 UR School visit drive4urschool.com or Coach Nathan Haines at nhaines@marshall.k12.il.us.
Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of Commerce
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Last Month’s Stories
KY Transportation Cabinet COS Asa
James Swan to Speak to Chamber Alliance Email: fjohnson@paducahchamber.org
Chamber Executive
Ongoing Education: If you read one book this spring, make it this:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Your local bookseller.
Women’s Initiative presents 2017 Outstanding
Women of Northern Kentucky to nine honorees www.nkychamber.com/OWNK.
The 5-Star Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017
Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Rapid
City Chamber today! Thanks to Linda Rabe, Kristina
Simmons and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this
together!
Town SquarePublications (www.townsquarepublications.com)
can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile
or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman
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Christian County Chamber Salute to Agriculture Breakfast The
Christian County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page linked here.
Kentucky Chamber interest:
Oversight of development districts called for in legislation Bowling Green Daily News
#FamousChamber of
Commerce Quotation: (Perseverance)
"Every day do
something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." - Doug
Firebaugh
Southern Kentucky Chamber event: Senate President Stivers: Corbin
annexation proposal delayed until at least next year News-Journal
Hart County Chamber news: Movie to be filmed in southern
Kentucky Bowling Green Daily
News
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