"The Kentucky Chamber’s 501(c)(3) Foundation delivers impactful economic, educational, and workforce initiatives that extend beyond the typical business community reach. The efforts of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation help drive economic growth, improve educational outcomes, and strengthen the workforce, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all Kentuckians."
— CONDRAD DANIELS, PRESIDENT, HJI SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Impact
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation has released its annual Impact Report, which highlights the organization’s comprehensive efforts to advance economic opportunity and workforce development for individuals across the Commonwealth.
Programs
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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.
2025-2026 Foundation Board of Directors
Chair, Les Fugate
Brown-Forman • Louisville
Past Chair, Kim Halbauer
Fifth Third Bank • Louisville
Secretary, Ashli Watts
Kentucky Chamber • Frankfort
Treasurer, Kelley Workman
Planters Bank • Hopkinsville
Kim Baker
Kentucky Performing Arts • Louisville
Sonya Bergman
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Lexington | Workforce Center Chair
Jonathan Copley
Molina Healthcare • Louisville
Condrad Daniels
HJI Supply Chain Solutions • Louisville
Ray Daniels
Equity Solutions Group, LLC • Lexington
Shawn Daugherty
Citizens National Bank • Somerset
Sharnika Glenn
UPS • Louisville
Rich Maddux
The Cowabunga Group • Hopkinsville | Leadership Institute for School Principals Chair
Dr. MeLeigha Milby
Hometown Pharmacy • Campbellsville
Rolf Provan
Luckett & Farley • Louisville
Theresa Reno-Weber
GoodMaps • Louisville
Talley Russell
Humana • Louisville
Kevin Smith
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky • Louisville
Hollie Spade
AT&T Kentucky • Louisville
Kevin Sutphin
Chase Bank • Lexington
Kim Sweazy
Toyota North America • Georgetown
Megan Thoben
Louisville Airport Authority • Louisville
Pattie Dale Tye
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC • Louisville
Yajaira Aich West
PNC Bank • Lexington
Debbie Zuerner
Owensboro Health • Owensboro
Funding Partners
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.
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation is a nationally renowned 501(c)3 nonprofit dependent on charitable contributions.
