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Southeast Kentucky Chamber Host Successful March Membership Meeting
Pikeville, KY (March 17, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber recently hosted their March Membership meeting on March 16, 2023, at the Garfield House in Pikeville. The event was well-attended, and members were excited to come together in-person to connect, learn, and discuss current issues affecting the business community. During the event, attendees got to hear from guest speaker, President and CEO of One East Kentucky, Colby Kirk. He provided insight into current economic development initiatives and
Southeast Kentucky Chamber's Leadership Program, Patton Leadership Institute, Visits Pike County
Pikeville, KY (March 7,2023) Patton Leadership Institute is a comprehensive and intensive training program aimed at developing and expanding leadership skills for people in various professions such as business, government, education, and non-profit organizations. The program consists of a series of sessions designed to help participants develop their leadership skills and increase their knowledge of the region they call home.The day-long Pike County session featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and
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Welcome these new members who joined the Chamber in the month of February.
Pikeville, KY(March 15, 2023) The Southeast Kentucky Chamber's mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through our commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region. We are excited to welcome these new members who joined in the month of February: Johnson's Antiques Johnson's Antiques also be celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on April 15 at 1 pmMcKinney Family DentistryWith member
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber's Patton Leadership Institute Visits Frankfort for Monthly Session
Pikeville, KY (February 22,2023) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber's Patton Leadership Institute visited Frankfort on February 2, 2023, for its monthly session, providing an opportunity for participants to learn about state government and engage with legislators. Patton Leadership Institute is a program designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills of emerging and existing leaders in Southeast Kentucky. The program offers monthly sessions on various topics related to leadership, including
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Celebrates The Pallet Bin’s Newest Location
Paintsville, KY (February 7, 2023) – On February 4, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber celebrated with The Pallet Bin for a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of their new store in Paintsville. The new store is located at 338 North Mayo Trail in Paintsville on the hill with Food City. This store offers comfortable room to shop and even includes a testing area where you can open packaging for your approval before purchasing. One of the co-owners, Shawn Reynolds, said he was excited with
How to Turn Your Homestead Hobby Into a Business Opportunity
The rise of the homesteading lifestyle has been fueled by a desire for a more sustainable way of life. And what could be more sustainable than growing your own food and raising your own animals? Plus, if you're producing more than you need, monetizing your hobby farm is a great way to support yourself while living off the land. If you want to turn your hobby farm into a decent side business, this blog post from the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is for you!Craft Your Brand The first step is to
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Welcomes TEK Center
Inez, KY (February 8, 2023) TEK Center offers fast-tracked vocational certifications taking less than one year to complete. TEK Center is an Eastern Kentucky led educational facility located at 104 E Main Street in Inez, KY. Students who complete the program will receive national certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) to operate eight different types of heavy equipment. Programs include heavy equipment operation, industrial maintenance mechanics, and
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
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
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
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
