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Southeast Kentucky Chamber Hosts National Civics Bee Regional Competition at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the National Civics Bee Regional Competition on April 23. 2026, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, welcoming middle school students from across the region for a day of civic engagement and academic competition.The live competition featured thirteen 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, representing three Eastern Kentucky counties, who wrote essays identifying a problem within their community and proposing a solution using civic
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From Classroom to Industry: Patton Leadership Institute Explores Leadership in Johnson County
PAINTSVILLE, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute visited Johnson County on April 2 for a day focused on the regional impact of education and workforce development.The session began at the Big Sandy Community & Technical College Mayo Campus in Paintsville, where participants were welcomed by Dr. Todd Brand, president and CEO of BSCTC. Brand shared his perspective on leadership, drawing from his diverse professional background, including experience coaching basketball
Pikeville Rotary Hosts Empowering Girls of Appalachia Symposium
PIKEVILLE, KY — The Pikeville Rotary Club hosted the 2026 Empowering Girls of Appalachia Symposium on March 12, 2026, at the University of Pikeville, bringing together freshman girls from area high schools for a day centered on leadership, confidence-building, and career exploration. The event, sponsored by the University of Pikeville, Pikeville Medical Center, Community Trust Bank, and the Pikeville Women’s Club, created an engaging and supportive environment designed to inspire the next generation of
