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Southeast Kentucky Chamber and Eastern Telephone host webinar focused on cyber security
Pikeville, KY (February 4, 2021) – In January, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber and Eastern Telephone and Technologies partnered to host a webinar focused on keeping businesses and employees safe online. The Cyber Security 101 Webinar was designed with individuals working from home, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, in mind."With cyber-attacks in the national headlines, now would be a great time to learn about the basics of cyber security,” said Cory Weatherford, managed services director for Eastern
Chamber partners with Google for webinar focused on businesses reaching customers online
Pikeville, KY (February 3, 2021) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber is partnering with Google for a special #GrowWithGoogle webinar focused on businesses reaching customers online. The webinar will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10 and is completely free.During the event, attendees will learn how customers find their business online and how to promote themselves using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and smart campaigns in Google ads.In this live webinar, Google representative Dave Delaney will
Southeast Kentucky Chamber partners with Eastern Telephone for webinar focused on cyber security
Pikeville, KY (January 8, 2021) – At a time when businesses and employees are operating remotely, cyber security tops the list as a high priority for companies and individuals. For this reason, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber and Eastern Telephone and Technologies have partnered to host a webinar focused on keeping businesses and employees safe online.The Cyber Security 101 Webinar is designed with individuals working from home as a result of of the Covid-19 pandemic in mind."With cyber-attacks in the
Kentucky Chamber shares legislative hopes for 2021 session, provides insight on covid-19 relief
Pikeville, KY (December 10, 2020) - Pandemic relief and recovery were the main focuses of Kentucky Chamber President Ashli Watts during a virtual meeting hosted by the Southeast Kentucky Chamber on Thursday to discuss the state chamber’s priorities for the 2021 legislative session which kicks off in January. Watts opened up Thursday’s meeting touching on covid-19 vaccines in Kentucky. She said she had spoken with Ky. Gov. Andy Beshear prior to the meeting and had been informed that all front-line
Chamber Christmas Gift Guide 2020
It’s that time of year again where we are scrambling to get the perfect gifts for family and friends. Good news, the Chamber is here to help. Each holiday season it is important to remember our small businesses, those that make our communities fun, the ones who donate to your child’s school or athletic programs, the ones operated and owned by our neighbors. That has been a major focus for many of us this season, especially with the obstacles those businesses have faced due to a global pandemic. Look no
Chamber welcomes eight new members in November
Pikeville, KY (November 30, 2020) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomed eight new members in November. The chamber is a collaboration of nearly 500 businesses and the community working together for the betterment of the region. November new members included ADC Properties, AirMedCare Network, Anita Bites, Anita Tan, Backroads of Appalachia, FaithLife Market, Ivy Grey, and Zebulon Machine Shop. ADC Properties leases commercial real estate spaces in Paintsville Kentucky. Currently, the
Op-ed: Now is the time to shop small and support local
It’s that time of year again when we are constantly reminded and encouraged to shop local and support small businesses; however, this year, we need to double down on that message. Not only is there an opportunity to help small businesses and retain money locally, but we have the opportunity to save our small businesses and our downtowns. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners have struggled to overcome regulations and restrictions. Whether we agree with those restrictions or not,
Chamber welcomes October new members
Pikeville, KY (November 4, 2020) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new members in October. The chamber is a collaboration of nearly 500 businesses and the community working together for the betterment of the region. October new members include American Red Cross, Spray Foam Insulation, LLC., and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt of Pikeville. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to
Lineman Training Partnership Formed with Big Sandy Community College and Kentucky Power
ASHLAND, Ky., October 14, 2020 A new lineman training center is nearing completion in eastern Kentucky thanks to a partnership between Kentucky Power and Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC). In recent weeks, Kentucky Power donated a bucket truck to the College for instructional use. The Lineman Training Program is a partnership between Kentucky Power, BSCTC, and Big Sandy RECC. The Lineman Training Center is located on BSCTC’s Hager Hill Campus. With multiple power poles in place to
Science and engineering firm SynTerra acquires Duncklee & Dunham
GREENVILLE, SC — SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, announced that it has acquired Duncklee & Dunham of Cary, NC. The acquisition gives SynTerra its ninth office across five Southeastern states and increases the company’s staff size to more than 180. Officials from both companies characterized the transaction as a unification of client-focused firms. Having worked together on projects for more than a year, familiarity and cohesiveness between the two companies already existed, said
Southeast Kentucky Chamber receives award at annual conference
Frankfort, KY (October 6, 2020) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was awarded Outstanding E-News Communication during the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives annual conference held virtually in September, an award the Chamber received in 2019 as well. “It is an honor for our staff to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the more than 500 businesses we serve,” said Jordan Gibson, president and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky
John Blackburn retires from First Commonwealth Bank
John celebrates his retirement after nearly 44 years of banking. John joined First Commonwealth Bank in 2011 as Vice President Pike County Market. He previously was President and CEO of Family Bank from 1995-2011. John is a graduate of Pikeville College and The School of Banking of the South at LSU. Not only has John served the customers of First Commonwealth Bank, but he has continued to serve his community through numerous civic activities. He is currently involved with Sandy Valley Habitat where he
