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2018

December 13, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber Calls on Legislature to Re-Enact Pension Reform
December 12, 2018 - Four to be inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
December 12, 2018 - Business-Education Roundtable Focuses on Moving Kentucky Into Top Tier of States for Talent
October 02, 2018 - Paul W. Thompson Elected Chairman of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
August 17, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center Announces 30 Local Leaders to Attend Kentucky’s First Talent Pipeline Management Academy
July 10, 2018 - 13th Annual Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting Set for July 19-20
July 10, 2018 - 13th Annual Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting Set for July 19-20
June 19, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber to Hold State and Federal Tax Reform Summit
May 17, 2018 - Chamber Recognizes 14 Legislators as MVPs of the 2018 General Assembly
May 09, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber announces Annual Meeting keynote speaker
April 17, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces 2018 Primary Election Endorsements
April 06, 2018 - Partnership to Bring Workforce Academies to Kentucky
April 03, 2018 - Statement by the Kentucky Chamber on Pensions, Taxes and the State Budget
March 14, 2018 - Kentucky and Ontario Chambers of Commerce Join Efforts in Defense of NAFTA
March 08, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson on Pearse Lyons' Passing
February 27, 2018 - KENTUCKY CHAMBER STATEMENT ON SENATE BILL 1

2017

December 13, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Leads Discussion Highlighting Link Between Illegal Opioid Use and Low Workforce Participation
November 21, 2017 - Chamber Center Launches Online Network for Statewide Workforce Conversation
November 16, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Hosted Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow Symposium
November 14, 2017 - Three to be inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
October 24, 2017 - Joe Craft Elected Chairman of The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
October 16, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Urges U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to Support Passage of Federal Budget
August 22, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Awarded 2017 State Chamber of the Year
August 17, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber President Says Bigotry and Racism are Bad for the Country, Bad for Business
July 13, 2017 - Groups Representing Diverse Interests Call for Strengthening KY’s New Accountability System
June 28, 2017 - Renowned National Journalists Carl Bernstein and Mark Halperin to Keynote Kentucky Chamber’s 12th Annual Meeting, with Moderator Scott Jennings
June 14, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Urges Appeal of Ruling That Lobbyists Can Contribute to Legislators
May 26, 2017 - Major industries expect growth, but finding skilled workers a challenge
May 17, 2017 - Chamber report details state’s infrastructure condition
April 26, 2017 - 2017 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced
January 11, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber creates center to address state’s workforce challenges

2016

May 12, 2016 - Xerox leader to speak at Chamber’s Business Summit
May 02, 2016 - Chamber: Responsible state budget should send strong signal to Wall Street

2015

December 10, 2015 - Chamber outlines vision for state, legislative priorities for 2016
October 01, 2015 - Kevin Canafax named Kentucky Chamber chairman; Bill Lear named chair-elect
September 10, 2015 - EPA Acting Deputy Administrator to keynote Chamber energy conference
August 20, 2015 - Three join Chamber staff
August 06, 2015 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky application process open
July 28, 2015 - Gubernatorial candidates' discussion at Summit to stream live
July 28, 2015 - Chamber details vision for the state
July 22, 2015 - Chamber to next governor: Workforce programs need top-to-bottom review
June 25, 2015 - Study shows employment exceeding pre-recession level
May 12, 2015 - Kentucky Chamber releases Voter's Guide to Business Issues
April 27, 2015 - Ambassador Kennedy hosts Chamber delegation in Japan
April 15, 2015 - 2015 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced
April 08, 2015 - David Gregory to keynote Annual Meeting
April 06, 2015 - Adkisson discusses 2015 Session on WDRB
March 26, 2015 - Op-Ed: Business community reacts to 2015 session
March 25, 2015 - Chamber Foundation's Leadership Institute for School Principals seeks donations
March 10, 2015 - Documentary Gives Overview of Kentucky's Energy Challenges
March 10, 2015 - Chamber pens open letter to legislators urging action on pensions
March 03, 2015 - Chamber salutes McConnell at D.C. event
March 03, 2015 - Telecomm reform bill passes House and Senate
March 03, 2015 - Telecomm reform bill passes House and Senate
January 21, 2015 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky winners announced
January 21, 2015 - Adkisson outlines 2015 goals at Chamber Day
January 16, 2015 - State expanding program to create highly-skilled workers
January 16, 2015 - Chamber Day brings tone of bipartisanship, shared legislative priorities

2014

December 29, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber reports on state’s 2014 economic performance
December 16, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber honors Sen. Mike Wilson with Chamber MVP award
December 11, 2014 - Chamber calls on state auditor to review Kentucky Retirement System
December 03, 2014 - Chamber announces staff changes, additions
November 19, 2014 - Chamber announces 2015 Legislative Agenda
November 06, 2014 - State Attorney General to discuss Supreme Court Challenge of coal emission regulation
November 06, 2014 - Rep. Denham presented with Chamber MVP award
October 15, 2014 - Adkisson applauds student and teacher achievement
October 12, 2014 - Chamber PAC endorses business-friendly candidates
October 01, 2014 - James elected Kentucky Chamber chairman
October 01, 2014 - Chamber honors Westrom with MVP award
September 17, 2014 - Denton receives Chamber MVP Award
August 22, 2014 - 10 Legislators awarded 2014 Chamber MVP designation
August 19, 2014 - McCoy leads Chamber through productive year
August 19, 2014 - Adkisson outlines "Working Agenda for Kentucky" at Business Summit
July 25, 2014 - Wil James to chair Kentucky Chamber in 2015; Kevin Canafax named chair-elect
July 23, 2014 - Video & Slides from Business Summit now online
July 08, 2014 - Leaky Bucket update shows progress on state spending
July 08, 2014 - Betsy Dexter to Join ACCE’s Fellowship for Education Attainment
June 26, 2014 - Economic Report: The Good and the Bad from Kentucky's Nine Economic Regions
June 25, 2014 - Guest Column: Is Kentucky up to the challenges of the next 20 years?
June 11, 2014 - Kentucky Retirement Systems appeals pension decision
June 03, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber statement on the new EPA carbon emission standards
May 28, 2014 - Chamber influences important legal victory
May 19, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber PAC endorses legislative candidates in May primary
May 15, 2014 - Kentucky tracks U.S. in sluggish job recovery
May 07, 2014 - Lack of legislative progress understandable, but disappointing
May 01, 2014 - 2014 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced
April 30, 2014 - NBC’s Chuck Todd to keynote Kentucky Chamber event
April 16, 2014 - Session ends with many issues unaddressed
April 11, 2014 - Chamber: "We are genuinely disappointed by governor's veto of HB407"
March 28, 2014 - Chamber applauds passage of P3 legislation
March 20, 2014 - Chamber calls on General Assembly to address KTRS funding levels
March 17, 2014 - McCoy touts early childhood programs at Capitol news conference
February 19, 2014 - Legislation to enable public-private partnerships filed
February 19, 2014 - Senate passes passes bill to address medical liability climate
February 17, 2014 - Time to address medical liability reform in Kentucky
February 14, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber continues push for smoke-free workplaces
February 05, 2014 - Adkisson named KSBA 'Friend of Education'
February 04, 2014 - Statement from Dave Adkisson on Tax Reform Announcement
January 22, 2014 - Second edition of Impact of Health Care Reform now available
January 22, 2014 - Chamber-supported export initiative helping shatter state’s trade records
January 22, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber’s 2014 priorities focus on state budget, education and P3 legislation

2013

December 26, 2013 - Chamber releases report on state's economic conditions
December 20, 2013 - Chamber congratulates Kentucky education leaders for early childhood grant
December 10, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber voices support of Bluegrass Pipeline
December 05, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber launches tour to present Priorities for Kentucky in 2014
November 27, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Endorses two candidates in Special Election
November 11, 2013 - Chamber Leaders Work to Strengthen Ties to Dubai
November 06, 2013 - Adkisson to Tour State to Present Priorities for Kentucky in 2014
October 29, 2013 - Chamber Touts Tourism Potential of Eastern Kentucky
October 25, 2013 - Kentucky on national forefront in education
October 24, 2013 - Board adopts statement on Local Option Sales Tax
September 11, 2013 - Adkisson featured on "Countdown to Kickoff"
August 22, 2013 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky adds category exclusively for small businesses
August 14, 2013 - Under Booth’s leadership, Chamber scores key victories in 2013
August 14, 2013 - Members’ employees can save big on school supplies
July 24, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber announces new board leadership
July 22, 2013 - Report recommends public-private partnerships to save taxpayer dollars
July 03, 2013 - Key provision of Affordable Care Act delayed
June 26, 2013 - Mandatory Poster Update: Are you in compliance?
June 26, 2013 - Delegation of business leaders visit Toronto and Montreal in trade mission
June 14, 2013 - Former Chamber chairman appointed Secretary of Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
May 28, 2013 - 56 Kentucky principals selected for executive leadership training
May 22, 2013 - Chamber adds health care reform info portal to its website
May 08, 2013 - 12 legislators recognized for "going to bat" for business
May 01, 2013 - Government reform expert Maurice McTigue to present at Business Summit
April 30, 2013 - KEMI Offers Workers’ Comp Program for Kentucky Chamber Members
April 24, 2013 - Pension reform a slam dunk for business community
April 24, 2013 - 2013 Results for Business download now available
April 24, 2013 - Chamber supports education innovation fund
April 16, 2013 - 2013 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced
March 27, 2013 - Op-Ed: The "new Frankfort" shows government can work
March 26, 2013 - Partnership of Kentucky chambers, HR society to present business-focused healthcare reform seminars
March 19, 2013 - Legislators collaborate to improve education in the Commonwealth
March 05, 2013 - 3 days remain to reform pension system
March 04, 2013 - Business, environmental groups raise concerns, urge solution on smelter issue
February 22, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber says there’s still time to fix pensions
February 20, 2013 - Chamber urges lawmakers to not back up on pension reform
February 15, 2013 - Op-ed: Time is now to fix Kentucky’s public pension system
February 13, 2013 - Action Alert: Tell your legislator pension reform is crucial
February 13, 2013 - Application process begins for Leadership Institute for School Principals
January 31, 2013 - Business groups urge lawmakers to enact sensible pension reform
January 28, 2013 - 73 companies make Best Places to Work in Kentucky list
January 23, 2013 - Chairman Jim Booth tours west Kentucky to listen to Chamber members
January 23, 2013 - Gergen to keynote Kentucky Chamber event
January 22, 2013 - Watch Kentucky Chamber Day online
January 13, 2013 - Commissioner Comer outlines economic impact of agriculture to Chamber board
January 13, 2013 - Chamber outlines key legislative priorities
January 04, 2013 - Adkisson discusses 2013 economic outlook

2012

December 19, 2012 - Tax commission releases report
December 12, 2012 - KET to air Kentucky Chamber Day
December 10, 2012 - Natural Resources and Environment Committee Chairman to speak at Kentucky Energy Management Conference
December 07, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber preparing for 2013 General Assembly
November 28, 2012 - Pension reform recommendations a promising first step
November 08, 2012 - Energy conference to focus on current issues facing Ky. energy users
November 08, 2012 - Pro-business candidates prevail in election
November 07, 2012 - Despite test scores, Chamber continues to support standards
November 06, 2012 - Op-Ed: Unfunded pension system threatens Kentucky's future
November 02, 2012 - Big issues likely to dominate 2013 session
October 25, 2012 - Business Leader Champions for Education release statement on test scores
October 18, 2012 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky deadline is Oct. 26
October 08, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber PAC endorses legislative candidates
October 03, 2012 - Chamber criticized for resisting new business taxes
October 03, 2012 - Booth elected 2013 Chamber Chairman
October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors Sen. Schickel with Chamber MVP award
September 26, 2012 - Chamber wins ASCP President's award
September 21, 2012 - Chamber working to educate businesses on Affordable Care Act
September 13, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors Rep. Yonts with Chamber MVP award
September 13, 2012 - Kentucky fiscal ratings continue to suffer due to struggling pension system
August 28, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber launches new, improved website
August 28, 2012 - Chamber presents "professional papers" to tax commission
August 16, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors pro-business legislators with Chamber MVP award
August 10, 2012 - Business Summit videos now online
August 10, 2012 - Deaton outlines Chamber’s successes in 2012
August 09, 2012 - Business leaders push for school improvement
August 09, 2012 - Companies encouraged to apply for Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards competition
August 08, 2012 - Business leaders push for school improvement
July 17, 2012 - AVERAGE INDUSTRIAL COST PER KILOWATT HOUR (CENTS)
May 10, 2012 - Kentucky principals selected for executive leadership training
May 08, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber urges tax commission to ensure competitiveness
April 20, 2012 - 2012 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced
April 19, 2012 - Business leaders urge passage of prescription abuse legislation
March 21, 2012 - Paul Begala and William Kristol to keynote Kentucky Chamber event
February 09, 2012 - Let the People Decide

2011

October 11, 2011 - Luther Deaton elected Kentucky Chamber chairman
September 23, 2011 - Postsecondary update shows income, enrollment and attainment gains
July 12, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber releases update of 2009 ‘Leaky Bucket’ report
June 10, 2011 - Businesses have big stake in federal health law rules
June 07, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber members to send 48 school principals for executive leadership training
April 21, 2011 - Ranking of Best Places to Work in Kentucky Announced
March 18, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation to provide leadership training for school principals
February 23, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber, statewide business and environmental groups voice opposition to senate bill 151
February 09, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber announces push for more competitive tax climate
January 12, 2011 - Patchwork of state immigration laws no substitute for poor federal policy

2007

February 01, 2007 - Organizations seek to avert ‘crisis of unmanageable proportions’ from rising health care, retirement costs

Op-Ed Pieces

May 07, 2012 - Tax commission meeting an opportunity for employers to share views, suggest changes
April 27, 2012 - Progress slow and difficult in Frankfort
March 09, 2012 - Time for answers for Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant
February 09, 2012 - Kentucky businesses provide ‘game-changing’ leadership training for school principals
November 02, 2011 - Smoke-free policies: good for business, good for Kentucky
October 21, 2011 - A jobs plan for the Commonwealth
October 07, 2011 - Postsecondary progress worth celebrating, but challenges remain
September 01, 2011 - Poor health choices bankrupting business and government
August 11, 2011 - The beginning of a new era for Kentucky public schools
June 27, 2011 - Changing the focus in Frankfort is possible
March 11, 2011 - Prisons bill shows the right way to craft good legislation
February 11, 2011 - President Obama’s address to business signals a shift in rhetoric