Kentucky Chamber Foundation

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The Kentucky Chamber’s 501(c)(3) foundation works to bring economic, education, and workforce initiatives to our state that provides impact beyond the business community’s normal reach. The Leadership Institute for School Principals provides executive level leadership training to Kentucky’s school principals that you won’t find anywhere else. Likewise, The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center provides a much needed alignment between the needs of businesses and the Commonwealth’s workforce, and policymakers. The Foundation also serves as a resource for data and research to aid the development of new solutions to the Commonwealth’s challenges as they arise. I’m proud that my Kentucky Chamber membership extends beyond employer needs."

 

— JANET JAKUBOWICZ, BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL, LLP

Mission

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation supports research, programs and training initiatives that advance the economic and social well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Vision

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation envisions a Commonwealth with:

  • Excellent Educational Systems
  • Healthy Citizens
  • An Efficient Government
  • Increasing Economic Prosperity

Values

We value prosperity that improves the quality of life for all Kentuckians.

History

Originally founded in the 1997, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation was founded as a passive vehicle for receiving donations supporting ad hoc economic development and education efforts in Kentucky. During the last decade, the Foundation has seen significant growth due to interest from corporate foundations and the creation of effective programs to fulfill its mission. Now, the Foundation is poised to build on these successes by pursuing programmatic outcomes that benefit our state and grow the organization’s impact.


ADVANCING KENTUCKY IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ENERGY, GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS.

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation furthers the Chamber’s goal of advancing Kentucky by leading initiatives for research and action. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation covers broad community and business issues not only with advocacy but with a level of innovation and education that is unmatched in the Commonwealth.

 

Impact

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation has released its first-ever Impact Report, which highlights the organization’s comprehensive efforts to advance economic opportunity and workforce development for individuals across the Commonwealth.

The 2022 Impact Report outlines Foundation programs and training initiatives that have been critical in addressing some of Kentucky’s most pressing issues, including workforce participation, educational attainment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Download the 2022 Impact Report here!

Programs

  • Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center

    Working to align education, workforce, and economic development initiatives throughout Kentucky using the voice of business.

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  • Kentucky's Talent Pipeline

    Building a stronger workforce aligned to the needs of Kentucky’s key economic sectors and empowering employers to lead workforce development in Kentucky.  

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  • Bus to Business®

    Providing opportunities for students across Kentucky to learn about career pathways available in local communities and businesses to connect with the future workforce. 

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  • Kentucky Comeback

    Helping Kentuckians struggling with substance use disorder, assisting businesses in developing recovery-friendly work environments, and engaging Kentuckians interested in smart criminal justice reforms.

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  • Leadership Institute For School Principals

    Transforming Kentucky education through executive-level leadership training for principals across the Commonwealth. 

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  • Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database

    This is the first-ever platform in Kentucky helping businesses looking to diversify their supply chain, expand the number of businesses utilizing the certification process, and providing resources for minority-owned businesses.

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2023-2024 Foundation Board of Directors

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Chair, Condrad Daniels

HJI Supply Chain Solutions • Louisville

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Secretary, Ashli Watts

Kentucky Chamber • Frankfort

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Treasurer, Kim Halbauer

Fifth Third Bank • Louisville

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Past Chair, Candace McGraw

CVG Airport • Erlanger

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Jonathan Copley

Molina Healthcare • Louisville

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Ray Daniels

Equity Solutions Group, LLC • Lexington

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Les Fugate

Brown-Forman • Louisville

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Sharnika Glenn

UPS • Louisville

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Amanda Huddleston

People Plus, Inc. • Lexington

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Rich Maddux

The Cowabunga Group • Hopkinsville

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Paige Franklin

Aetna • Louisville

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Anne-Tyler Morgan

McBrayer PLLC • Lexington

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Talley Russell

Humana • Louisville

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Kevin Smith

Kentucky Distilled Spirit Advisors • Bardstown

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Hollie Spade

AT&T Kentucky • Louisville

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William Summers V

Republic Bank • Louisville

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Kevin Sutphin

Chase Bank • Lexington

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Yajaira Aich West

PNC Bank • Lexington

Donate

Donations will be used to support the mission of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. Foundation administration expenses are kept at a minimum, ranging between 9-12%. Your donation is fully tax deductible.

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