Breadcrumb Home News Archives News Bottom Line: The News Site of the Kentucky Chamber Newsletter YouTube Channel Advertising Opportunities News Archives 2024 ● Apr 24, 2024 - Alexandria Abell of PNC Bank Named Kentucky Chamber's First-Ever Young Professional of the Year ● Apr 16, 2024 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces Endorsed Candidates in 2024 Primary Elections ● Mar 04, 2024 - Kentucky Chamber Announces Young Professional of the Year Award Finalists ● Feb 20, 2024 - 2023 Impact Report Highlights Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Progress to Grow the Commonwealth’s Workforce, Connect Education and Business ● Jan 12, 2024 - Kentucky Chamber Announces Inaugural Young Professional of the Year Award Competition, Nominations Now Open ● Jan 09, 2024 - New Partnership Between Kentucky Chamber and Home Builders to Highlight Kentucky’s Current and Future Housing Challenges 2023 ● Dec 14, 2023 - Op-ed: Tax reforms are putting more money in the pockets of Kentuckians and building a stronger Commonwealth ● Nov 09, 2023 - Three Inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame ● Oct 30, 2023 - Kentucky Sports Radio, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Present Donations to Help Rebuild Communities Impacted by Flooding ● Oct 17, 2023 - Kentucky Chamber Releases Voter's Guide for the 2023 Governor's Race ● Oct 04, 2023 - Candace McGraw of CVG Airport Elected 2024 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Sep 06, 2023 - Op-ed: “Kentucky’s Winning Strategy:” A Unifying Vision for Our Commonwealth’s Economic Future ● Aug 15, 2023 - Kentucky Chamber to Host Gubernatorial Forum at 2023 Annual Meeting Dinner ● Jul 13, 2023 - Op-Ed: UPS Has Demonstrated It Values Its Essential Workers ● Jul 12, 2023 - Kentucky Chamber Unveils “Kentucky’s Winning Strategy,” a Plan for Workforce Development, Talent Attraction, and Business Growth ● Jun 15, 2023 - 45 School Principals Complete Executive Leadership Training Through Kentucky Chamber Foundation, Truist ● Jun 13, 2023 - 2022 Impact Report Highlights Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Progress to Strengthen Workforce and Improve Educational Attainment and Equity in the Commonwealth ● May 18, 2023 - 42 Legislators Recognized as “Champions for Signature Industries” in Kentucky ● May 08, 2023 - New Chamber Report Shows How Substance Use Disorder Contributes to Workforce Challenges ● Jan 05, 2023 - Kentucky Sports Radio, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Present $700,000 Donation to Volunteers of America to Support Recovery Efforts in Communities Impacted by Tornadoes 2022 ● Nov 18, 2022 - U.S. Chamber Awards the Kentucky Chamber with Accredited State Chamber with Distinction ● Nov 15, 2022 - State Leaders Should Pursue a Bold Strategy for Rapid Workforce Growth, Kentucky Chamber Says ● Oct 28, 2022 - Kentucky Sports Radio, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Present $951,000 Donation to Kentucky Habitat for Humanity to Help Rebuild Communities Impacted by Tornadoes ● Oct 24, 2022 - Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database Now Available Through the Kentucky Chamber Foundation ● Oct 05, 2022 - Kevin Smith of Beam Suntory Elected 2023 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Oct 03, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber Promotes Jacqueline Pitts to Senior Vice President ● Sep 14, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces Endorsed Candidates in 2022 General Elections ● Aug 30, 2022 - UK Coach John Calipari and UofL Coach Kenny Payne to Keynote Kentucky Chamber’s 76th Annual Meeting Dinner, with Moderator Renee Shaw ● Jul 21, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber Launches Center for Policy and Research, Names Charles Aull Executive Director ● Jul 13, 2022 - Kentucky Leaders Complete Talent Pipeline Management Training, Hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation Workforce Center ● Jul 01, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Now Offering Electronic Certificates of Origin ● Jun 30, 2022 - Principals from Across the Commonwealth Chosen for Executive-Level Leadership Training Through the Kentucky Chamber Foundation ● Jun 21, 2022 - Leadership Institute for School Principals Celebrates 10 Years of Success and Announces the Deirdre Lyons Scholarship Fund ● May 14, 2022 - Simons Middle School Student Lucas Campbell Named Winner of Inaugural Kentucky Civics Bee, Hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation ● May 04, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber Recognizes 11 Legislators as MVPs of the 2022 General Assembly ● May 03, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces Endorsed Candidates in 2022 Primary Elections ● Apr 12, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber Honors U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell with First "Congressional MVP Award" ● Mar 11, 2022 - Kentucky Remains More than 22,000 Workers Short of Where it Stood Before the Pandemic Began, Kentucky Chamber Quarterly Economic Report Shows ● Mar 03, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation Invites Middle School Students to Participate in First-Ever Kentucky Civics Bee ● Feb 09, 2022 - Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts to Testify Before U.S. Senate Committee on Workforce Opportunities and Barriers ● Jan 31, 2022 - New Kentucky Chamber Report Calls for Bold, Comprehensive Tax Reform as a Key to Kentucky’s Growth ● Jan 18, 2022 - 2022 Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner Rescheduled for Tuesday, March 8 in Lexington 2021 ● Dec 13, 2021 - Kentucky Sports Radio, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Partner to Build a Relief Fund to Help Communities Devastated by Tornadoes ● Dec 13, 2021 - Kentucky Sports Radio, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Partner to Build a Relief Fund to Help Communities Devastated by Tornadoes ● Dec 08, 2021 - Economic Progress and Concerns Persist as Kentucky Closes Out 2021, New Report Shows ● Nov 09, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Releases Full Legislative Agenda Ahead of 2022 Session ● Nov 03, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation Partners with Agencies Providing IDs for Kentuckians when Released from Incarceration ● Oct 19, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Names John Cox Director of Public Affairs ● Oct 18, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation Launches Kentucky Talent Hub, An Online Platform to Connect Employers and Job Seekers ● Oct 07, 2021 - Local Chambers Recognized as Part of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives 2021 Excellence Awards ● Oct 05, 2021 - Diane Medley Elected 2022 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Oct 01, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation Releases Report: 20 Years in the Making: Kentucky’s Workforce Crisis ● Sep 23, 2021 - Labor Force Shortages and Inflation are Stalling Recovery, Kentucky Chamber Quarterly Economic Report Shows ● Aug 30, 2021 - COVID Stops Here Campaign Celebrates Over 200 Businesses with 70% or Higher Vaccination Rates ● Aug 19, 2021 - Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Economic Development ● Aug 16, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Saves Businesses Over $1 Million in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Costs with ClearPath Mutual ● Aug 09, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation Appoints New Leaders ● Aug 04, 2021 - Workplace Vaccination Rates to be Recognized as Part of New Kentucky Chamber Campaign ● Jul 22, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Names Jim Ford Chief Resource Officer ● Jul 15, 2021 - The New Normal: Kentucky’s Healthcare Leaders Discuss Key Priorities Post-COVID-19 ● Jul 01, 2021 - Jacqueline Pitts Named Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Kentucky Chamber ● Jun 17, 2021 - Equine Workforce Development Initiative Launches Thoroughbred Farm Data Collection Project ● Jun 09, 2021 - United We Stand: Kentucky's Signature Industries Team Up with Talent Pipeline Management Program in a New Approach to Workforce Solutions ● Jun 02, 2021 - LaKisha Miller Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program ● Jun 01, 2021 - Op-Ed: Looking Beyond the Background ● May 26, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber, UK’s Martin School to Co-Host Urban-Rural Issues Roundtable Series ● May 24, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Expands Member Savings Offerings to Provide Valuable Resources for Businesses ● May 17, 2021 - Kentucky seeing job growth but continued struggle with workforce shortage, Kentucky Chamber quarterly economic report shows ● May 06, 2021 - Op-Ed: Open jobs across the state show Kentucky is ready to recover ● May 05, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Shares Open Positions from Across the State Ahead of Reinstated Unemployment Benefit Requirements ● May 03, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Celebrates 75 Years of Uniting Business and Advancing Kentucky ● Apr 29, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Recognizes Ten Legislators as MVPs of the 2021 General Assembly ● Apr 09, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Celebrates Second Chance Month, Promotes Fair Chance Employment ● Mar 22, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center's Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) System Releases Educational Insights Directly from the Business Community ● Mar 16, 2021 - ICE CREAM LOBBYING: Groups served legislators “Kentucky’s Rocky Roads” ice cream in final days of session ● Feb 25, 2021 - Op-Ed: Now more than ever, Kentucky communities need flexibility to address critical water infrastructure needs ● Feb 15, 2021 - Op-ed: Voices of Recovery Drive the Kentucky Comeback ● Feb 10, 2021 - Large Coalition, Including the Kentucky Chamber, Kentucky League of Cities, Kentucky Association of Counties Releases Statement on the Urgent Need to Prioritize Infrastructure Funding in 2021 Session ● Feb 10, 2021 - Op-Ed: Protect Historical Horse Racing to Protect Local Jobs & Economic Growth ● Feb 09, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber Releases First of New Quarterly Economic Reports in Partnership with University of Kentucky ● Feb 08, 2021 - Op-Ed: Liability Protection for Kentuckians Can’t Wait ● Feb 01, 2021 - With New Partnership, Team Kentucky and Kentucky Chamber will Connect Members with European Companies, Build a Stronger Economy ● Jan 21, 2021 - Op-Ed: Kentucky Must Face Harsh Realities to Achieve Racial Equity ● Jan 19, 2021 - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Releases Report on Racial Inequity in Kentucky 2020 ● Nov 30, 2020 - Op-Ed: Legislature Must Prioritize Business Recovery ● Nov 19, 2020 - Kentucky Chamber Releases Federal Priorities Following 2020 Elections ● Oct 26, 2020 - Susan Simmons Elected 2020-2021 Board Chair of the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center ● Oct 13, 2020 - Op-ed: Women, the Workforce and the Pandemic ● Sep 29, 2020 - Winston Griffin Elected 2021 Chairman of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Aug 10, 2020 - Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Launches Statewide Search for Executive Director ● Aug 06, 2020 - Op-ed: Three crisis issues requiring swift action to put Kentucky on the fast track to recovery ● Jul 15, 2020 - Op-Ed: Broadband Access for all Kentuckians Necessary for Economic Success ● Jul 01, 2020 - "Kentucky Comeback" Campaign Launches ● Jun 25, 2020 - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center and KCTCS partner to strengthen workforce across Kentucky ● Jun 24, 2020 - Kentucky officials detail guidance for reopening schools including requiring masks and unlimited days for at-home learning ● Jun 24, 2020 - Kentucky still waiting to see final election results for many primary races ● Jun 23, 2020 - Chamber’s Who’s Hiring campaign identifies fair chance employers ● Jun 22, 2020 - Head of Kentucky pension system says “train is on the track” for retirement plans despite COVID-19 uncertainty ● Jun 19, 2020 - State leaders in health, education, and business advocate for expanded research into the impacts of the coronavirus ● Jun 18, 2020 - U.S. Supreme Court blocks plan to end DACA program ● Jun 17, 2020 - Beshear announces plans to bring back state-run health exchange ● Jun 17, 2020 - SBA, Department of Treasury announce new forgiveness applications for the Paycheck Protection Program ● Jun 17, 2020 - Carol Barr, wife of Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr, passes away suddenly ● May 21, 2020 - Op-Ed: Businesses Supported Us, Now Let’s Support Them ● Apr 21, 2020 - Chamber of Commerce Thanks the Kentucky Chinese American Association, LBX and Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for Efforts to Provide Needed PPE ● Apr 20, 2020 - Op-Ed: Early Releases Need an Open Door ● Apr 15, 2020 - Kentucky Chamber Unveils Restart Kentucky: A Responsible Plan for Returning to Work ● Mar 20, 2020 - Op-ed: Business steps up in the fight against COVID-19 ● Mar 10, 2020 - Joint Statement from KY Chamber and KTIA Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak ● Mar 09, 2020 - Joint Statement on Proposed Education Spending in House Budget ● Feb 25, 2020 - Op-ed: Legislation Shows Kentuckians the Path to Long-term Recovery ● Jan 27, 2020 - Op-ed: 10 Years Later, State’s Bucket Is Still Leaking. Time for Pro-Growth Tax Reform, Additional Revenue. ● Jan 21, 2020 - Chamber Releases 10-Year Leaky Bucket Update ● Jan 07, 2020 - Op-ed: New generation set to lead Kentucky 2019 ● Dec 16, 2019 - Kentucky Business-Education Roundtable Sets 2020 Priorities ● Dec 05, 2019 - Kentucky Wage and Hour Issues New Edition Released! ● Nov 12, 2019 - Op-Ed: Kentucky Cannot Afford Criminal Justice Reform Fatigue ● Nov 07, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber Offers New Workers’ Compensation Program to Reduce Rates for Businesses ● Oct 16, 2019 - Nick Rowe Elected 2020 Chairman of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Oct 15, 2019 - Op-ed: Bus to Business creates an opportunity for students to “Go and See” ● Sep 23, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Launches "ChamberAdvantage" to Help Small Businesses Manage Health Care Costs ● Sep 19, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber Names New President, CEO ● Sep 04, 2019 - Op-ed: Skilled-workers law would be a boon for Kentucky businesses ● Jul 18, 2019 - Op-ed: Employers have important role in combating Kentucky’s opioid epidemic ● Jun 24, 2019 - Kentucky’s Opioid Crisis Focus of New Kentucky Chamber Workforce Initiative ● Apr 17, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber Recognizes 13 Legislators as MVPs of the 2019 General Assembly ● Apr 16, 2019 - Kentucky’s Business Leaders Outline Their Vision of the Commonwealth for Gubernatorial Candidates ● Mar 22, 2019 - Op-Ed: It’s time to make Kentucky schools tobacco-free and address youth vaping epidemic ● Mar 21, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson to Retire October 2019 ● Jan 24, 2019 - Kentucky Chamber Urges Legislators to Take Decisive Action to Fix Pension Problems in 2019 Legislative Session 2018 ● Dec 13, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber Calls on Legislature to Re-Enact Pension Reform ● Dec 12, 2018 - Business-Education Roundtable Focuses on Moving Kentucky Into Top Tier of States for Talent ● Dec 12, 2018 - Four to be inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame ● Oct 16, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center Announces 30 Local Leaders to Attend Kentucky’s First Talent Pipeline Management Academy ● Oct 02, 2018 - Paul W. Thompson Elected Chairman of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Jul 10, 2018 - 13th Annual Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting Set for July 19-20 ● Jun 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 ● Apr 17, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Announces 2018 Primary Election Endorsements ● Apr 06, 2018 - Partnership to Bring Workforce Academies to Kentucky ● Apr 03, 2018 - Statement by the Kentucky Chamber on Pensions, Taxes and the State Budget ● Mar 14, 2018 - Kentucky and Ontario Chambers of Commerce Join Efforts in Defense of NAFTA ● Mar 08, 2018 - Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson on Pearse Lyons' Passing ● Feb 27, 2018 - KENTUCKY CHAMBER STATEMENT ON SENATE BILL 1 2017 ● Dec 13, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Leads Discussion Highlighting Link Between Illegal Opioid Use and Low Workforce Participation ● Nov 21, 2017 - Chamber Center Launches Online Network for Statewide Workforce Conversation ● Nov 16, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Hosted Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow Symposium ● Oct 24, 2017 - Joe Craft Elected Chairman of The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ● Oct 24, 2017 - Three to be inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame ● Oct 16, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber Urges U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to Support Passage of Federal Budget ● Aug 22, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Awarded 2017 State Chamber of the Year ● Aug 17, 2017 - Kentucky Chamber President Says Bigotry and Racism are Bad for the Country, Bad for Business ● Jul 13, 2017 - Groups Representing Diverse Interests Call for Strengthening KY’s New Accountability System ● Jun 28, 2017 - Renowned National Journalists Carl Bernstein and Mark Halperin to Keynote Kentucky Chamber’s 12th Annual Meeting, with Moderator Scott Jennings ● Jun 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 ● Apr 26, 2017 - 2017 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced ● Jan 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 ● May 02, 2016 - Xerox Leader To Speak at Chamber's Business Summit 2015 ● Dec 10, 2015 - Chamber Outlines Vision For State, Legislative Priorities For 2016 ● Oct 01, 2015 - Kevin Canafax named Kentucky Chamber chairman; Bill Lear named chair-elect ● Sep 10, 2015 - EPA Acting Deputy Administrator to keynote Chamber energy conference ● Aug 06, 2015 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky application process open ● Jul 28, 2015 - Chamber details vision for the state ● Jul 28, 2015 - Gubernatorial candidates' discussion at Summit to stream live ● Jul 22, 2015 - Chamber to next governor: Workforce programs need top-to-bottom review ● Jun 25, 2015 - Study shows employment exceeding pre-recession level ● May 12, 2015 - Kentucky Chamber releases Voter's Guide to Business Issues ● Apr 27, 2015 - Ambassador Kennedy hosts Chamber delegation in Japan ● Apr 15, 2015 - 2015 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced ● Apr 08, 2015 - David Gregory to keynote Annual Meeting ● Apr 06, 2015 - Adkisson discusses 2015 Session on WDRB ● Mar 26, 2015 - Op-Ed: Business community reacts to 2015 session ● Mar 25, 2015 - Chamber Foundation's Leadership Institute for School Principals seeks donations ● Mar 10, 2015 - Documentary Gives Overview of Kentucky's Energy Challenges ● Mar 03, 2015 - Telecomm reform bill passes House and Senate ● Mar 03, 2015 - Chamber salutes McConnell at D.C. event ● Feb 18, 2015 - Chamber pens open letter to legislators urging action on pensions ● Jan 21, 2015 - Adkisson outlines 2015 goals at Chamber Day ● Jan 21, 2015 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky winners announced ● Jan 16, 2015 - Chamber Day brings tone of bipartisanship, shared legislative priorities ● Jan 16, 2015 - State expanding program to create highly-skilled workers 2014 ● Dec 29, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber reports on state’s 2014 economic performance ● Dec 16, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber honors Sen. Mike Wilson with Chamber MVP award ● Dec 11, 2014 - Chamber calls on state auditor to review Kentucky Retirement System ● Dec 03, 2014 - Chamber announces staff changes, additions ● Nov 19, 2014 - Chamber announces 2015 Legislative Agenda ● Nov 06, 2014 - Rep. Denham presented with Chamber MVP award ● Nov 06, 2014 - State Attorney General to discuss Supreme Court Challenge of coal emission regulation ● Oct 15, 2014 - Adkisson applauds student and teacher achievement ● Oct 12, 2014 - Chamber PAC endorses business-friendly candidates ● Oct 01, 2014 - Chamber honors Westrom with MVP award ● Oct 01, 2014 - James elected Kentucky Chamber chairman ● Sep 17, 2014 - Denton receives Chamber MVP Award ● Aug 22, 2014 - 10 Legislators awarded 2014 Chamber MVP designation ● Aug 19, 2014 - Adkisson outlines "Working Agenda for Kentucky" at Business Summit ● Aug 19, 2014 - McCoy leads Chamber through productive year ● Jul 25, 2014 - Wil James to chair Kentucky Chamber in 2015; Kevin Canafax named chair-elect ● Jul 23, 2014 - Video & Slides from Business Summit now online ● Jul 08, 2014 - Betsy Dexter to Join ACCE’s Fellowship for Education Attainment ● Jul 08, 2014 - Leaky Bucket update shows progress on state spending ● Jun 26, 2014 - Economic Report: The Good and the Bad from Kentucky's Nine Economic Regions ● Jun 25, 2014 - Guest Column: Is Kentucky up to the challenges of the next 20 years? ● Jun 11, 2014 - Kentucky Retirement Systems appeals pension decision ● Jun 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 ● Apr 30, 2014 - NBC’s Chuck Todd to keynote Kentucky Chamber event ● Apr 16, 2014 - Session ends with many issues unaddressed ● Apr 11, 2014 - Chamber: "We are genuinely disappointed by governor's veto of HB407" ● Mar 20, 2014 - Chamber calls on General Assembly to address KTRS funding levels ● Mar 17, 2014 - McCoy touts early childhood programs at Capitol news conference ● Mar 06, 2014 - Chamber applauds passage of P3 legislation ● Feb 19, 2014 - Senate passes passes bill to address medical liability climate ● Feb 19, 2014 - Legislation to enable public-private partnerships filed ● Feb 17, 2014 - Time to address medical liability reform in Kentucky ● Feb 14, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber continues push for smoke-free workplaces ● Feb 05, 2014 - Adkisson named KSBA 'Friend of Education' ● Feb 04, 2014 - Statement from Dave Adkisson on Tax Reform Announcement ● Jan 22, 2014 - Second edition of Impact of Health Care Reform now available ● Jan 22, 2014 - Kentucky Chamber’s 2014 priorities focus on state budget, education and P3 legislation ● Jan 22, 2014 - Chamber-supported export initiative helping shatter state’s trade records 2013 ● Dec 26, 2013 - Chamber releases report on state's economic conditions ● Dec 20, 2013 - Chamber congratulates Kentucky education leaders for early childhood grant ● Dec 10, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber voices support of Bluegrass Pipeline ● Dec 05, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber launches tour to present Priorities for Kentucky in 2014 ● Nov 27, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber PAC Endorses two candidates in Special Election ● Nov 11, 2013 - Chamber Leaders Work to Strengthen Ties to Dubai ● Nov 06, 2013 - Adkisson to Tour State to Present Priorities for Kentucky in 2014 ● Oct 29, 2013 - Chamber Touts Tourism Potential of Eastern Kentucky ● Oct 25, 2013 - Kentucky on national forefront in education ● Oct 24, 2013 - Board adopts statement on Local Option Sales Tax ● Sep 11, 2013 - Adkisson featured on "Countdown to Kickoff" ● Aug 22, 2013 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky adds category exclusively for small businesses ● Aug 14, 2013 - Members’ employees can save big on school supplies ● Aug 14, 2013 - Under Booth’s leadership, Chamber scores key victories in 2013 ● Jul 24, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber announces new board leadership ● Jul 22, 2013 - Report recommends public-private partnerships to save taxpayer dollars ● Jul 03, 2013 - Key provision of Affordable Care Act delayed ● Jun 26, 2013 - Delegation of business leaders visit Toronto and Montreal in trade mission ● Jun 26, 2013 - Mandatory Poster Update: Are you in compliance? ● Jun 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 ● Apr 30, 2013 - KEMI Offers Workers’ Comp Program for Kentucky Chamber Members ● Apr 24, 2013 - Chamber supports education innovation fund ● Apr 24, 2013 - 2013 Results for Business download now available ● Apr 24, 2013 - Pension reform a slam dunk for business community ● Apr 16, 2013 - 2013 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced ● Mar 27, 2013 - Op-Ed: The "new Frankfort" shows government can work ● Mar 26, 2013 - Partnership of Kentucky chambers, HR society to present business-focused healthcare reform seminars ● Mar 19, 2013 - Legislators collaborate to improve education in the Commonwealth ● Mar 05, 2013 - 3 days remain to reform pension system ● Mar 04, 2013 - Business, environmental groups raise concerns, urge solution on smelter issue ● Feb 22, 2013 - Kentucky Chamber says there’s still time to fix pensions ● Feb 20, 2013 - Chamber urges lawmakers to not back up on pension reform ● Feb 15, 2013 - Op-ed: Time is now to fix Kentucky’s public pension system ● Feb 13, 2013 - Application process begins for Leadership Institute for School Principals ● Feb 13, 2013 - Action Alert: Tell your legislator pension reform is crucial ● Jan 31, 2013 - Business groups urge lawmakers to enact sensible pension reform ● Jan 28, 2013 - 73 companies make Best Places to Work in Kentucky list ● Jan 23, 2013 - Chairman Jim Booth tours west Kentucky to listen to Chamber members ● Jan 23, 2013 - Gergen to keynote Kentucky Chamber event ● Jan 22, 2013 - Watch Kentucky Chamber Day online ● Jan 13, 2013 - Chamber outlines key legislative priorities ● Jan 13, 2013 - Commissioner Comer outlines economic impact of agriculture to Chamber board ● Jan 04, 2013 - Adkisson discusses 2013 economic outlook 2012 ● Dec 19, 2012 - Tax commission releases report ● Dec 12, 2012 - KET to air Kentucky Chamber Day ● Dec 10, 2012 - Natural Resources and Environment Committee Chairman to speak at Kentucky Energy Management Conference ● Dec 07, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber preparing for 2013 General Assembly ● Nov 28, 2012 - Pension reform recommendations a promising first step ● Nov 08, 2012 - Pro-business candidates prevail in election ● Nov 08, 2012 - Energy conference to focus on current issues facing Ky. energy users ● Nov 07, 2012 - Despite test scores, Chamber continues to support standards ● Nov 06, 2012 - Op-Ed: Unfunded pension system threatens Kentucky's future ● Nov 02, 2012 - Big issues likely to dominate 2013 session ● Oct 25, 2012 - Business Leader Champions for Education release statement on test scores ● Oct 18, 2012 - Best Places to Work in Kentucky deadline is Oct. 26 ● Oct 08, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber PAC endorses legislative candidates ● Oct 03, 2012 - Booth elected 2013 Chamber Chairman ● Oct 03, 2012 - Chamber criticized for resisting new business taxes ● Oct 02, 2012 - Business leaders push for school improvement ● Oct 02, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors Sen. Schickel with Chamber MVP award ● Sep 26, 2012 - Chamber wins ASCP President's award ● Sep 21, 2012 - Chamber working to educate businesses on Affordable Care Act ● Sep 13, 2012 - Kentucky fiscal ratings continue to suffer due to struggling pension system ● Sep 13, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors Rep. Yonts with Chamber MVP award ● Aug 28, 2012 - Chamber presents "professional papers" to tax commission ● Aug 28, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber launches new, improved website ● Aug 16, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber honors pro-business legislators with Chamber MVP award ● Aug 10, 2012 - Deaton outlines Chamber’s successes in 2012 ● Aug 10, 2012 - Business Summit videos now online ● Aug 09, 2012 - Companies encouraged to apply for Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards competition ● Jun 26, 2012 - Kentucky Chamber urges tax commission to ensure competitiveness ● Jun 26, 2012 - Paul Begala and William Kristol to keynote Kentucky Chamber event ● Jun 26, 2012 - 2012 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Rankings Announced ● May 10, 2012 - Kentucky principals selected for executive leadership training ● Apr 19, 2012 - Business leaders urge passage of prescription abuse legislation ● Feb 09, 2012 - Let the People Decide 2011 ● Oct 11, 2011 - Luther Deaton elected Kentucky Chamber chairman ● Sep 23, 2011 - Postsecondary update shows income, enrollment and attainment gains ● Jul 12, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber releases update of 2009 ‘Leaky Bucket’ report ● Jun 10, 2011 - Businesses have big stake in federal health law rules ● Jun 07, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber members to send 48 school principals for executive leadership training ● Apr 21, 2011 - Ranking of Best Places to Work in Kentucky Announced ● Mar 18, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber Foundation to provide leadership training for school principals ● Feb 23, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber, statewide business and environmental groups voice opposition to senate bill 151 ● Feb 09, 2011 - Kentucky Chamber announces push for more competitive tax climate ● Jan 12, 2011 - Patchwork of state immigration laws no substitute for poor federal policy 2007 ● Feb 01, 2007 - Organizations seek to avert ‘crisis of unmanageable proportions’ from rising health care, retirement costs OP-ED PIECES 2012 ● May 07, 2012 - Tax commission meeting an opportunity for employers to share views, suggest changes ● Apr 27, 2012 - Progress slow and difficult in Frankfort ● Mar 09, 2012 - Time for answers for Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant ● Feb 09, 2012 - Kentucky businesses provide ‘game-changing’ leadership training for school principals 2011 ● Nov 02, 2011 - Smoke-free policies: good for business, good for Kentucky ● Oct 21, 2011 - A jobs plan for the Commonwealth ● Oct 07, 2011 - Postsecondary progress worth celebrating, but challenges remain ● Aug 11, 2011 - The beginning of a new era for Kentucky public schools ● Jul 13, 2011 - Poor health choices bankrupting business and government ● Jul 13, 2011 - Prisons bill shows the right way to craft good legislation ● Jul 13, 2011 - Changing the focus in Frankfort is possible ● Feb 11, 2011 - President Obama’s address to business signals a shift in rhetoric
