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Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Holds Lunch & Learn with Kentucky Hospital Association’s Jim Musser
PIKEVILLE, KY (December 12, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, which featured guest speaker, Jim Musser, Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations for the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA). The event was attended by representatives from Pikeville Medical Center, American Red Cross, Bluegrass Care Navigators, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH). Lunch was generously sponsored by ARH. Musser’s presentation
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Law Offices of Vanover, Hall, Bartley, & Ward
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 27, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 25, 2024 for new members, Law Offices of Vanover, Hall, Bartley & Ward. The ribbon cutting celebrated the new location of the law firm, now located at 225 Hambley Blvd in Pikeville, next to Tudor’s Biscuit World. Founded in 1992, Vanover, Hall, Bartley, & Ward has served clients across eastern Kentucky with a focus on personal injury, workers' compensation, medical
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Infinity Design and Construction Group, Inc. as a New Member
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 27, 2024) -- The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Infinity Design and Construction Group, Inc. as a new member. A membership plaque was presented to the company on Friday, November 22, 2024. Founded by Keith McKinney, Kris Furlong, and Elliott Taulbee, the company is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in pipe fabrication, piping installation, plumbing services, and HVAC installation and maintenance. With a strong reputation for innovation and
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Hosts Lunch & Learn with BSCTC Interim President, Samuel Todd Brand, Ph.D
PIKEVILLE, KY (Nov. 13, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 with Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) Interim President, Samuel Todd Brand, Ph.D. The event was well-attended by local business and community leaders, representing organizations such as Amazon Hub, Eastern Telephone & Technologies, Brightview, One East Kentucky, and Pikeville Medical Center. Dr. Brand’s presentation focused on the work they’re doing at BSCTC to
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Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee®
PIKEVILLE, KY—The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Eastern Kentucky will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Hosts Successful Lunch & Learn with Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Jeff Noel
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 15, 2024) – On October 8, 2024, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch & Learn event featuring Jeff Noel, Secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development. Noel provided valuable insights into the importance of job creation and fostering partnerships between businesses to attract investment to Kentucky. The Lunch & Learn was well-attended by over 30 business and community leaders representing EKCEP, Kentucky Career Center, One East Kentucky, Appalachian Wireless,
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Recognizes High School Seniors for the Work Ethic Award
PIKEVILLE, KY (May 13, 2024)—The Southeast Kentucky Chamber has selected four high school seniors as the recipients of the Work Ethic Award Essay Competition. The Chamber awarded each of the students a $500 prize. At the beginning of each school year, area high school seniors are invited to commit to participating in the Work Ethic Award program. Over the course of the year, they are judged and earn points on the following criterion by teachers and guidance counselors: attendance, punctuality,
Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Registry
Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or Registration WASHINGTON -- On January 1, 2024 the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control
