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Commonwealth Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Prestonsburg Branch
PRESTONSBURG, KY — October 7, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined Commonwealth Credit Union on October 7, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest branch, located at 550 North Lake Drive in Prestonsburg.The newest branch represents Commonwealth Credit Union’s continued investment in Eastern Kentucky, bringing expanded access to financial services and resources that empower individuals, families, and businesses throughout the region.The grand opening celebration,
Community Trust Bank Announces Jody Thompson Promoted to Regional Senior Leader
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY - (August 7. 2025) - Mark A. Gooch, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President Jody Thompson has been promoted to the position of Regional Senior Lender with Community Trust Bank, Inc. Mr. Thompson’s responsibilities include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing clients, as well as offering a variety of financial solutions to individuals and businesses including the
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Blue Diamond Pools and Spas
PIKEVILLE, KY — June 20, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 20th to celebrate the grand opening of Blue Diamond Pools and Spas, a new business turning a once-vacant property into a vibrant addition to the community. Located in the former Happy Mart on North Mayo Trail, the team at Blue Diamond Pools and Spas have completely revitalized the building — turning an eyesore into an inviting, high-quality destination for pool and spa
Back to Business, Chamber Resilience Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jordan GibsonPhone: 606.432.5504Email: info@sekchamber.comDate: February 19, 2025 Southeast Kentucky Chamber Launches Back to Business Grant Program to Support Flood-Affected Businesses PIKEVILLE, KY(February 19, 2025) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Back to Business Grant Program, part of its Resilience Fund, to assist businesses recovering from the February 2025 floods. With a total of $25,000 available, the program will