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Students Compete as Southeast Kentucky Chamber Hosts Eastern Kentucky Regional Competition of National Civics Bee®
PIKEVILLE, KY (April 18, 2025) — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held the Eastern Kentucky Regional Competition of the National Civics Bee® at the Mountain Arts Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The next stage of the competition will see regional finalists compete at the Kentucky State Finals held at the Kentucky State Fair in August. The first-place winner of the state competition will advance to the National Finals in Washington, D.C. to compete for a chance to win a grand prize valued at
Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2025 Holds Third Session in Martin County
PIKEVILLE, KY (December 9, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) held its third session for the Class of 2025 in Martin County on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The cohort visits a different county for each session. PLI will visit Floyd County on January 9, 2025. The Class of 2025 began the day with a tour at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, a maximum-security prison with a minimum-security camp. The cohort learned all about the different programs the
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
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Holds Opening Session for Patton Leadership Institute’s Class of 2025
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 25, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held Patton Leadership Institute’s (PLI) Opening Retreat for the Class of 2025 at Breaks Interstate Park on October 10-11, 2024. The retreat featured Chamber staff members Tiffany Coleman and Katie Belt, as well as Culture Docs Chief Engagement Officer, Jeff Peden as facilitators. The opening retreat featured discussions on communication styles, historic moments that impacted the region, issues we face, and the future of
