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COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP ANNOUNCES CINDY ADKINS PROMOTED TO STOCK TRANSFER ADMINISTRATOR / EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Cynthia L. “Cindy” Adkins has been promoted to the position of Executive Secretary, Stock Transfer Administrator of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. Ms. Adkins’ responsibilities include receiving, reviewing and validating of securities received for processing; publishing earnings releases and other press releases; filing SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5; processing the quarterly beneficial
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Josh Ball of SOAR as Guest Speaker
Pikeville, KY (January 20, 2023) – On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber held its monthly membership meeting at the Garfield House in Pikeville. This month’s guest speaker was Joshua Ball, chief operations officer of Shaping our Appalachian Region (SOAR). SOAR is a regional nonpartisan nonprofit that champions local projects, programs, and advocacy for the 54 ARC-mandated counties in Eastern Kentucky. During his presentation, Ball discussed SOAR’s work to stimulate economic growth
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Operation Sharing to Distribute IKEA Kitchen Essentials
Operation Sharing to Distribute IKEA Kitchen Essentials Families impacted by summer floods to receive items at local distributions WHAT: Delivery of IKEA kitchen essentials WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, January 31, 8 – 10 a.m. 1441 East Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 Wednesday, February 1, 8 – 10 a.m. 79 Patriot Lane, Hindman, KY 41822 Thursday, February 2, 8 – 10 a.m. 1225 Ky 205 N, Hazel Green, KY 41332 ABOUT: Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Operation Sharing has partnered with Good360 to deliver an
Chamber Signs On in Support of SALT Parity
Pikeville, KY (January 23, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of organizations in support of passing State and Local Tax Parity Relief for Kentucky Small Businesses. Other organizations in support include the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Lexington, Greater Louisville, Inc., and the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants. While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 included numerous provisions to support economic growth, changes made to the
Mountain Sports Hall of Fame and BSCTC Host Throwback Basketball Game
PRESTONSBURG, Ky – The Mountain Sports Hall of Fame (MSHoF) and Big Sandy Community & Technical College proudly announce the Mountain Sports Hall of Fame Throwback Game. An epic night of basketball between Floyd Central High School and Knott Central High School, the throwback game is a fundraiser to support MSHoF. The game will take place in the historic Wayland Gymnasium on February 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. The throwback game will give high school athletes the experience of playing basketball in a bygone era of
Prestonsburg Edward Jones Financial Advisor Accepts Limited Partnership Offer
Sarah Hyden, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Prestonsburg has accepted an invitation to become a limited partner in The Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial services firm.Edward Jones currently employs 50,000 associates throughout the United States and through its affiliate in Canada. This is the firm's 18th limited partnership offering in its 100-year history.The Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P. was created in 1987 to enable the firm to expand
Patton Leadership Institute visits Floyd County
Prestonsburg, KY (January 9, 2023) – Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) spent the day in Floyd County on Thursday, January 5th, learning about business and tourism in Floyd County. The day included a visit to the Mountain Arts Center, East Kentucky Science Center, and Varia Planetarium located on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The group toured the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in Prestonsburg. The MAC, founded in 1996, houses a 1,044-seat theatre, several large meeting
Jason Belcher appointed director of Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum
The new executive director of the Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum Board is retired U.S. Air Force Major Jason Belcher. Museum Board Chairman Brad Slone announced that Belcher, a Pike County native, was appointed following a nationwide search conducted in September and October last year. A trained historian, Belcher earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Kentucky as well as a Master of Science in International Relations from Troy State University. In the past two years, he published
Rowe named Assistant Sports Director at Mountain Top Media
Sports is more than an interest to Brittany DeShá Rowe. You could say it’s in her blood. Now she will be sharing that passion with the residents of Eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, as she takes over as Assistant Sports Director with Mountain Top Media, effective Monday, Jan. 9. She will work alongside Sports Director Teddy Paynter to provide the most comprehensive sports coverage in the region. A Pike County native, Rowe grew up surrounded by sports. Her father, David
Critically acclaimed “Paddington Gets In A Jam” tour comes to the MAC
The beloved, award-winning stage show Paddington Gets in a Jam comes to the Mountain Arts Center on February 27.Watch Paddington, the famous, accident-prone bear, as he takes to the stage in this fun filled slapstick comedy. “‘Paddington Gets in a Jam’ is a great show for the whole family. Paddington is a wonderful character, always friendly, polite, and eager to be of use to others,” says Jonathan Rockefeller, the show’s creator and director. “If you’ve read the (Paddington) books or seen the movies, you
Akers joins Chamber team as membership development manager
PIKEVILLE, KY (Jan. 4, 2023) The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Zach Akers has joined the organization as the membership development manager. In his new role, Zach will serve the local business community as a direct liaison for member services. He will assist our existing members in leveraging their Chamber membership to grow their business, while at the same time working with businesses in the community who have interest in joining the Chamber. He is available to meet
Chamber Issues RFP: Seeks Proposals for Profile Book Publisher
PIKEVILLE, KY (Jan. 2, 2023)The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is seeking a publisher for the 2023-2024 issue of “Experience Southeast Kentucky,” the official visitor and relocation guide for the region and the Chamber’s membership directory. This Profile Book is a biennial publication with a circulation of 5,000 printed copies.View a digital copy of the 2021-2022 issue by visiting https://issuu.com/sekchamberjordan/docs/chamber2021_reduced.Company OverviewOur Mission is to serve the businesses of
Southeast Kentucky Chamber awards $8,000 through Excellence in Education Grants
PIKEVILLE, KY (Dec. 20, 2023) The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce awarded $8,000 in grant funding through its Excellence in Education Grant Program to four schools across the region – two Letcher County schools, the Knott County School System, and one school in Johnson County. Jordan Gibson, president and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber, said the educators in the region who apply for the education grants always have exciting and innovative projects in mind for their students. “The Chamber is
Southeast Kentucky Chamber selected to host 2023 National Civics Bee
PIKEVILLE, KY (Dec. 19, 2022) The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as one of six local chambers in Kentucky to host the National Civics Bee, a middle school civics competition in spring 2023. The National Civics Bee is an annual initiative aimed at encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition,
A Helpful Holiday Season Checklist for Southeast Kentucky Small Businesses
Are you feeling behind on your holiday preparations? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many small business owners are scrambling to get everything done in time. But don't worry, we've got you covered. From the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, here’s a helpful holiday season checklist to help make sure you don't miss a thing. With this checklist under your belt, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the holidays while knowing your business is taken care of. So what are you waiting for? Check this out:1.
Finding the Right Web Assistance for Your Southeast KY Small Business
Operating a small business might seem more complicated than ever now that entrepreneurs also need to navigate a vast digital landscape. However, your small business can thrive if you recruit the right kinds of help. There are several skilled professionals, such as web, graphic, and user interface designers, who can assist you with challenging web-based projects. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce details a few of them below.Web Designer The first kind of professional you’ll likely need is a web
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Eastern Kentucky
Release Date: Aug. 1, 2022Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.govRelease Number: 22-342, KY 17546/17547 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Eastern Kentucky Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and MudslidesWASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Kentucky following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to the severe storms,
Tiffany Coleman joins Southeast Kentucky Chamber staff.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETiffany ColemanDirector of Programs and MediaOffice: 606.432.5504tiffany.coleman@sekchamber.com Tiffany Coleman joins Southeast Kentucky Chamber staff. PIKEVILLE, KY (March 2022) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently named Tiffany Coleman its director of programs and media. In this role, Coleman will keep the community up to date on the happenings of the Chamber and its members via the Chamber’s website, social media, and more. Coleman will also assist in managing
Schools of Negotiation: A Short Overview
Before reaching a business agreement, you'll likely have to negotiate terms. Negotiation is a huge part of business life, and there's no shortage of things to know when it comes to learning how to negotiate. Negotiations can be collaborative or competitive, they can be geared towards claiming value or creating value, and they can be either distributive or integrative. There are a number of schools of negotiation, each with its own unique philosophy and approach. Negotiating styles can vary greatly
