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Thursday, April 11, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (April 11, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, featuring guest speaker, Colby Kirk, President & CEO of One East Kentucky. There were networking opportunities over lunch catered by Moe’s and the meeting was well attended by several members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, as well as representatives of Big Sandy Area ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (April 10, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) held its seventh session in Johnson County on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The cohort visits a different county each session. PLI will visit Letcher County on May 2, 2024. The cohort met at the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Mayo Campus in Paintsville where they received a ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (April 2, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber is excited to welcome Thracian Property Group LLC as a new member.  The organization joined the Chamber on March 10, 2024. Founded in 2014 by Owner Romain Picard, an investor from Versailles, France, Thracian Property Group LLC is a holding company investing in, rehabilitating, and leasing commercial, retail, postal, affordable, and ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Frankfort, Kentucky (March 28, 2024) – Members of the House voted today to approve legislation that provides $2.7 billion over the next two years to fund projects within state government and in communities throughout the Commonwealth. The measure, sponsored by House Appropriations and Revenue Chair Jason Petrie, was presented by Vice Chair Josh Bray. It now goes to the Governor for his ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Friday, March 29, 2024
Frankfort, Kentucky (March 28, 2024) – Legislation that would increase the protection of online personal information that belongs to Kentuckians cleared the legislature today and is now on its way to the Governor for consideration. “We live in a digital age. Whether buying from an online retailer, connecting with friends and family on your favorite social media platform, or even checking your ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (March 27, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the successful ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of Drake’s Pikeville location at 175 Lee Avenue. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Jordan Gibson, Chamber President & CEO, followed by Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter. The COO of Drake’s, Mark Thornburg, also spoke, as well as ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (March 20, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its most recent Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 featuring guest speaker, Kristine McNiel, Project Manager for Kentucky Innovation with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. The Cabinet for Economic Development is the state agency responsible for encouraging job creation and retention, and new ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, March 14, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (March 14, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) held its sixth session in Pike County on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The cohort visits a different county each session. PLI will visit Johnson County on April 4, 2024. The cohort met at the Garfield House in Pikeville to have discussion on the book, “The Power of Positive Leadership” by ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 11, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (March 11, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber is pleased to announce Frontier Medical Associates as new members, joining on February 27, 2024. A membership plaque was presented to the organization on March 6, 2024. Frontier Medical Associates was formed in 2006 by Dr. Antoin Hana, who saw the need for access to quality healthcare in the region. Starting with just 6 employees, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, March 04, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (March 4, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the successful ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of LENTAN Bridal Boutique’s new location in Weddington Square located in Coal Run Village. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated in partnership with Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Eastern Kentucky, represented by ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Monday, March 04, 2024
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sarah Hyden of Prestonsburg recently was named to the 2024 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Kentucky ranking by Forbes and SHOOK® Research. Sarah Hyden is supported by her branch office administrators - Traci Rankin and Julie Smith. They can be reached at (606) 889-9004. You may also visit  website at www.edwardjones.com/sarah-hyden. Hyden's office is ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (February 28, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber held a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with guest speaker, Dr. Chase Reynolds, Electrophysiologist with the Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center. The meeting provided networking opportunities over a catered lunch from Jimmy John’s. It was attended by healthcare representatives ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, February 23, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (February 23, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Ohana Nails as a new member.  A membership plaque was presented to the business in January. Ohana Nails started as OP Nails in Prestonsburg in 2001 under Owners Holly and Dan Huynh. In July of 2023 the business relocated to 4511 North Mayo Trail in the Weddington Square Plaza in Coal Run Village. ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, February 16, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (February 16, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) held its most recent session on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Frankfort, KY. The cohort visits a different county each session. PLI will visit Pike County on March 7, 2024. The PLI Class of 2024 met at the Kentucky Chamber Annex where they were hosted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, February 05, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (February 5, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce awarded $8,000 to 6 schools in the region through its Excellence in Education Grant Program—three Floyd County schools, two in Pike County, and one in Johnson County.   The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Excellence in Education Grant Program awards educators with funding for innovative projects that enrich the education ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, February 02, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (February 2, 2024) -- The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Kentucky 811 as a new member.   Kentucky 811, a non-profit corporation comprised of member operators of underground facilities in the state, plays a vital role in promoting safe digging practices and reducing damages to buried utilities statewide. Established in 1987, Kentucky 811 has been ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (January 31, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce facilitated the ribbon cutting for Big Sandy Health Care’s new Johnson County Community Health Center on Thursday, January 25, 2024.   The new Johnson County facility is located at 450 South Mayo Trail in Paintsville, KY and was funded with $500,000 ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Sandlin to its Board of Directors on January 23, 2024. Mr. Sandlin will serve on the Audit & Asset Quality Committee and the Risk and Compliance Committee. Mr. Sandlin worked in the mining industry from 1980-1994. He joined Perry Distributors, Inc., in 1994 and worked his way through ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
WHAT: Big Sandy Health Care, Johnson County, KY, the City of Paintsville, KY and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Johnson County Community Health Center. The facility, which has been funded with $500,000 from UnitedHealthcare, is a new comprehensive primary care clinic that provides access to a wide array of health care services such as ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 19, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (January 19, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its most recent Monthly Membership Meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with guest speaker, John Michael Johnson, Project Manager for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 12.   The meeting was attended by business leaders, local government officials, community members, and the media present. Networking ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 16, 2024) – A continued commitment to education, human services, infrastructure, and public safety highlights the House version of the state budget filed today by Representative Jason Petrie, Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The two-year, $124.8 billion spending plan again includes record funding for K-12 public schools, and strategic ...read more
Categories: Political, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KY (January 10, 2024) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) held its fourth session in Floyd County on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The cohort visits a different county each session. PLI will visit the state capitol in Frankfort on February 1, 2024. The PLI class of 2024 met at Appalachian Wireless Headquarters in Ivel, where they received a ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Frankfort, Kentucky (January 8, 2024) – As the legislature continues identifying opportunities to strengthen Kentucky families and address workforce shortages, Representative Samara Heavrin and Representative Stephanie Dietz filed legislation today aimed at helping Kentucky employers who would like to offer paid family leave as a benefit to employees. “This is a simple, commonsense approach ...read more
Categories: Political, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 05, 2024
Christian Appalachian Project welcomes family home with housewarming Media Contact | Dan Koett | 859.797.3646 | dkoett@framingyournarrative.com WHAT: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) hosts a housewarming following the completion of home repairs for a family impacted by the July 2022 floods. WHERE: Event is taking place at a private residence in Floyd County. If you are interested in covering ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 05, 2024
Top 5 benefits of giving back by becoming a volunteer KENTUCKY, JANUARY 1, 2024 — The American Red Cross Kentucky Region needs your help in 2024 and asks that you to consider making a New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer. In the Kentucky Region, which serves Kentucky and Southern Indiana, just over 1,000 people volunteer with the Red Cross. These local volunteers are part of the almost ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 05, 2024
Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or Registration WASHINGTON -- On January 1, 2024 the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Antimisiaris to Vice President, Corporate Information Security, Resilience and Data Officer of Community Trust Bank, Inc. In his position, Mr. Antimisiaris is responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise wide security program to ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY – Community Trust Bank, Inc. was recently honored for the 15th consecutive year with the "Gold Lender Award" from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as Kentucky's top volume SBA 7a Community Bank lender in federal fiscal year 2022–2023.  The award was presented November 30, 2023 at the SBA Lender's Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.  In Kentucky, SBA ...read more
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (December 14, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber hosted its Monthly Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The meeting featured guest speaker Dalton Hatfield, director of external affairs for Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH).   The meeting was well attended by business leaders and community members, with networking opportunities over a catered lunch.   Dalton ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (December 12, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Harold Primary Care Clinic Pharmacy (HPCCP) as its newest member. A membership plaque was presented to the company on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.   Started in 2010 by pharmacists (and sisters) Cheryl Kirk and Alicia Dawson, HPCCP was originally located in the Harold Clinic Building. As business ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (December 12, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the Patton Leadership Institute’s (PLI) third session in Martin County on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The cohort visits a different county each session.  PLI will visit Floyd County on January 4, 2024. The PLI Class of 2024 met at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Inez, KY where they met with the warden to ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Monday, December 11, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Mark Smith has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Jeremy Clark has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Loan Review Manager. Both promotions are effective January 1, 2024. James J. Gartner will be ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Friday, December 08, 2023
Jordan Gibson Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship ProgramFellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce IssuesWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that Jordan Gibson, President and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, was selected ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber, Press Release
Friday, December 08, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lillian (Kay) Webb to its Board of Directors. Lillian (Kay) Webb, Ph.D., was born in Bedford, Indiana, into a family of educators who taught her the love of learning. From a young age, she embraced education as a significant part of her life. Dr. Webb pursued her passion for vocal ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, November 30, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 30, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Century 21 American Way Realty as its newest member. A membership plaque was presented to the business’ owner, Ellen Harris, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.   Started 39 years ago as American Way Realty by Dorothy Harris, the company joined the internationally renowned realty company, Century 21, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 22, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Prosource as its newest member. The Chamber presented the business with a membership plaque on Friday, November 10, 2023. Prosource provides printing solutions for local businesses by supplying office equipment, printing, and copying solutions, and they also have a hand in IT and cybersecurity. ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 21, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Parkview Pharmacy as its newest member.  A membership plaque was presented to the company on Friday, November 10, 2023. Parkview Pharmacy started in 2006 and is run by pharmacist Valerie Akers. Valerie’s innovative approach to serving her patients has allowed the business to grow tremendously ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 14, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its Monthly Membership Meeting in the Garfield House at 178 College Street in Pikeville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting featured guest speaker, Reggie Hickman, Pikeville’s newly appointed City Manager. The meeting was well attended with business leaders, community members, and members of the media ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, November 10, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 10, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of six chambers of commerce in Kentucky to host the local level of the National Civics Bee in the spring of 2024. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber will host the Eastern Kentucky Region, which is made up of 24 counties, and hold the regional competition in April. Participation in the National Civics Bee ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, November 09, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 9, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber is pleased to announce Trey K Mining and Electric, Inc. as its newest member.  Membership Development Manager, Jamie VanHoose, presented the company with a membership plaque on October 31, 2023. Trey K Mining is a company specializing in underground power distribution, and they stand as the only company in Kentucky specializing in ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 8, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce McDowell Professional Pharmacy as its newest member.  A membership plaque was presented to the business by Membership Development Manager, Jamie VanHoose, on Friday, November 3, 2023. McDowell Professional Pharmacy serves the community by providing over-the-counter medicine and health aids, as ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
WHAT: Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA) hosts annual conference to train much-needed mental health professionals in the state.WHERE: Crown Plaza Hotels and Resorts, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KYWHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 8thru Friday, Nov. 10Keynote Speakers available, Thursday, Nov. 9, Noon to 2 p.m. ESTABOUT: Dr. LaTonya Summers is a mental health counselor and author of “Black Again: Losing ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (November 7, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the Patton Leadership Institute’s (PLI) second session in Magoffin County on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The cohort visits a different county each session. PLI will visit Martin County on December 7, 2023.   The PLI Class of 2024 met at the Magoffin County Health Department, where Public Health Director, Pete ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
HOLLYBUSH, KY (October 31,2023): Following devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky in July 2022, through the generous support of donors nationwide, Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) committed to helping 100 families get back into homes that were safe, warm, and dry. CAP is partnering with Knott County Long-Term Recovery to assist a grandmother raising her grandchild. Iowa Amish volunteers will ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, October 30, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 30, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ferguson Excavating & Construction, Inc. as its newest member.  Ferguson Excavating specializes in commercial site work, gas and oil pipeline installation, reclamation work, and utility infrastructure across southeast Kentucky. They serve eight Kentucky counties as well as the tri-state area, ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 19, 2023
APPALACHIA–(October 19, 2023)–Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) announced the public phase of a three-year $95 million transformative campaign. This effort will allow CAP to be mindful of the immediate opportunities to grow and to discern the best way to continue to offer comprehensive services to people navigating the challenges poverty creates in Appalachia. RISE and Shine: The Campaign for ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 17, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the Excellence in Education Grant Program for the 2023-2024 grant cycle. The application portal will remain open until December 1, 2023.   To improve the program, there are two changes that have been made this year. First, any school may apply, even if they ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Monday, October 16, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 13, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Appalachian Community Care as its newest member. The Chamber presented the organization with a membership plaque on October 12, 2023.   Appalachian Community Care is a mental health organization focusing on therapy for children and adults, as well as supporting harm reduction for those with ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Monday, October 16, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 16, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the opening retreat for the Patton Leadership Institute (PLI), Class of 2024 on October 5-6, 2023. The retreat was held at Breaks Interstate Park with Chamber President & CEO, Jordan Gibson and Culture Docs Chief Engagement Officer, Jeff Peden as facilitators. The retreat featured workshops that taught ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Friday, October 13, 2023
LEXINGTON, Ky. – On October 11th, at the 2023 Howard L. Bost Memorial Health Policy Forum, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) recognized an elite group of 14 Healthy Champions from across the Commonwealth for improving the health and well-being of their communities. Of those, Donovan Blackburn, Chairman, President and CEO of Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), was chosen to receive the ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 12, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 12, 2023) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome its newest member, Pirate’s Cove Axe, Paint & Rage located at 148 Appalachian Plaza in South Williamson. The Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on October 10, 2023, for the newly opened business which offers axe throwing, splash painting, a rage room, billiards, arcade games, and more all under one ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Nicholas T. King has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Senior Staff Attorney of Community Trust Bank, Inc. Mr. King’s responsibilities include providing legal counsel to all business areas of Community Trust Bank; managing the Bank’s Customer ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (October 11, 2023) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Membership Development Manager, Jamie VanHoose, has made an immediate impact in her first month on the job.   Already bringing in several new members to the Southeast Kentucky Chamber, Jamie’s personal approach, outgoing personality, and natural ability are the keys to her success. She has ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (Oct 2, 2023) – Eastern Kentucky’s newest indoor entertainment venue, Axe Country, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday September 30, 2023, at 531 Broadway Street in Paintsville, KY. The grand opening began with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce with community and media members present. As the Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s newest ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, October 02, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY. – On Thursday, September 28th, 19 men and women from Eastern Kentucky attended a ceremony to celebrate their completion of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Eastern Kentucky Rural EMS Training program. The inaugural class of the new program marked a milestone for PMC in its efforts to work collaboratively with other organizations to advance the level of emergency medicine ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, September 25, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (Sept. 25, 2023): The Southeast Kentucky Chamber hosted the Annual Awards Night 2023 on Thursday, September 21. This is the biggest celebration of the year for the members of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Awards were presented to businesses and individuals who made invaluable contributions to Eastern Kentucky over this past year. Rocky Adkins, Senior Advisor to the ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
There's no age limit to entrepreneurship, and seniors are stepping up to show that starting a home-based business can be rewarding at any stage of life. This article offers practical advice for seniors contemplating embarking on this exciting journey. From using Adobe Acrobat’s PDF tools to building a mentor network, here is what you need to know.   Utilize Adobe Acrobat’s Helpful, ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Pikeville, KY – September 19, 2023 - On Tuesday, September 12, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber held its monthly membership meeting at the Garfield house in downtown Pikeville. The meeting featured guest speaker Dr. Pam Sparks Stein, DMD, MPH, who is the Founding Dean of the University of Pikeville College of Dental Medicine. The meeting was well attended by members of the Chamber and local ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KY (Sept. 13, 2023) The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Katie Belt has joined the organization as the Programs and Media Manager. In her new role, Katie will oversee event coordination and management of the Chamber’s web and social media presence. She will also aid members with their participation in chamber events, as well as assisting and training ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Christian Appalachian Project Spotlights Food Insecurity for National Day of Service   MOUNT VERNON, Ky. – (August 31, 2023) Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) will be joining Americans of all ages and backgrounds in recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. CAP’s employees, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to serve locally to honor the ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 31, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Donna Stacy has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Deposit Operations Support Manager of Community Trust Bank, Inc.   Mrs. Stacy has worked in the banking industry as an employee of Community Trust Bank for more than 24 years. She has experience as a ...read more
Thursday, August 31, 2023
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky has been awarded $123,923 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to establish and support reentry services in Pike County. The grant will serve 50 Pike County inmates at the Pike County Detention Center from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, with the chief objective to reduce ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 30, 2023   FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARK A. GOOCH VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC. AT (606) 437-3229   COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP ANNOUNCES   WILLIAM COLTAN PHILLIPS PROMOTED TO   VICE PRESIDENT / DEPOSIT SERVICES MANAGER   PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 21, 2023
Follow me on Facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn Learn about me OnlineEdward Jones News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah HydenAugust 21, 2023(606) 889-9004  Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sarah Hyden Recognized by Forbes Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sarah Hyden of Prestonsburg has been named to the 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State ranking by ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
Sports betting leader to expand to 27th market with mobile and retail offerings JERSEY CITY, N.J. (August 7, 2023) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Revolutionary Racing Kentucky (RRKY) announced today a new market access agreement allowing BetMGM to bring its online and retail sports betting platform to Kentucky once legalized sports betting launches. The companies also ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Monday, June 05, 2023
Letcher County, May 16, 2023 – Patton Leadership Institute made an insightful visit to Letcher County on May 4, 2023. The class, comprising aspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds across east Kentucky, were exposed to the remarkable work being done by local organizations and individuals to promote tourism, preserve natural resources, and strengthen community ties.   The class had the privilege ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Monday, June 05, 2023
Pikeville, KY – June 2, 2023 - Compassion Pediatrics of Pikeville, a leading provider of pediatric healthcare services in the region, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 484 Tollage Creek, Pikeville, Ky. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 31, marking a significant milestone in the organization's growth and commitment to providing ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Monday, June 05, 2023
Inez, KY – June 5, 2023 – The TEK Center, a state-of-the-art education facility, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 2, 2023, to mark its official grand opening. The event took place at 104 E. Main St, Suite 100, Inez, KY 41224, and was attended by distinguished guests, community leaders, and supporters. The TEK Center is an innovative hub designed to provide individuals of all backgrounds ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
Monday, June 05, 2023
Lawrence County, June 5, 2023 – On June 1, 2023, Patton Leadership Institute had an eventful day including a fascinating tour of the Big Sandy Power Plant, an engaging discussion on “The Power of Positive Leadership” with Casey and Sabrina Lequire, and insightful conversations with industry experts Catrina Cargo from Sullivan University Learning Center (Louisa) and Amanda Clark, External Affairs ...read more
Categories: Education, Chamber, Press Release
Monday, June 05, 2023
Pikeville, KY June 5, 2023 - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber is pleased to announce its upcoming membership meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023. This event will bring together members of the business community in Southeast Kentucky, offering a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and valuable insights into the regional business landscape.   The highlight ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 30, 2023   FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARK A. GOOCH VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC. AT (606) 437-3229  COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP ANNOUNCES  THE PROMOTION OF TONYA MAYNARD TO  VICE PRESIDENT / INTERNAL AUDIT SUPERVISOR    PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY:  Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2023 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARK A. GOOCH VICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC. AT (606) 437-3229 COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF THERESA KENDRICK MAYNARD TO VICE PRESIDENT / EMPLOYEE SERVICES MANAGER PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY:  Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
May, 16th 2023: Round Room Live, in partnership with global branded entertainment leader Hasbro Inc., are thrilled to announce that Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party! will be bringing back the loveable, cheeky little piggy in a brand-new interactive production filled with dancing, singing and puddle jumping. The live, family-friendly show will be coming to Pikeville, Ky on Saturday, 11, 2023. Presale ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Johnson County, KY (May 1, 2023) - Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) visited Johnson County for a day of exploration and learning. The group was led on a tour of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) technical classes including the new state-of-the-art Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs. They also visited the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI), Butcher ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community, Education
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Pikeville, KY (5/9/2023) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber's June membership meeting with Lee Balaklaw, a strategic partner of Schooley Mitchell of Louisa, will take place June 6, 2023, at noon at the Garfield House in Pikeville.   During the event, Lee Balaklaw will provide insights on the latest trends and best practices in the telecommunications industry and information on how Schooley ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Brandi Kiser has been promoted to the position of Market Vice President, Branch Manager of Community Trust Bank, Inc.  Ms. Kiser’s duties as Branch Manager include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing client ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
Monday, May 08, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMAY 8, 2023  FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARK A. GOOCHVICE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY TRUST BANCORP, INC.AT (606) 437-3229  COMMUNITY TRUST BANK ANNOUNCES  TONYA LANAE JOHNSON PROMOTED TO  MARKET VICE PRESIDENT / SENIOR RETAIL LENDER  PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY: Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Monday, May 08, 2023
Pikeville, Ky. (May 5, 2023) – The City of Pikeville today announced a window decorating contest to honor police, fire, and EMS personnel as well as public safety telecommunications officers. The contest, open to any business inside Pikeville City limits, including the Pikeville Commons area, begins on May 8th. “We are always looking for ways to highlight the outstanding work of our first ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, May 08, 2023
Pikeville, KY (April 27, 2023) - The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the first-ever East Kentucky Regional Competition of the National Civics Bee on April 27, 2023, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The National Civics Bee is an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Civic Trust, to encourage excellence in civics knowledge.  Middle school students ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Chamber, Economic, Political
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Pike County, KY – On April 15, 2023, the community of Pike County came together to celebrate the grand reopening of a treasured 100-year-old building in Wolfpit. The former general store has been transformed into Johnson’s Antiques, a new destination for antique collectors and history buffs.  The grand reopening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and hot dog cookout that brought together ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Pikeville, KY – April 13, 2023 - On Tuesday, April 4th, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber held its monthly membership meeting at the Garfield house in downtown Pikeville. The meeting featured guest speaker Jeff Noel, the Secretary for the Cabinet of Economic Development. The meeting was well attended by members of the Chamber, local economic development officials, and local business owners, who were ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Monday, April 10, 2023
Pikeville, KY – April 4, 2023 – A popular children's clothing boutique in Downtown Pikeville has been acquired by a new owner who is excited to continue the tradition of providing high-quality, stylish clothing for children. The new owner is committed to building on the boutique's success and enhancing the shopping experience for customers. The Classy Stork recently celebrated their grand ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Economic
Friday, April 07, 2023
Pikeville, KY – April 4, 2023 – 606 Lumberjacks celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony with the support of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 606 Lumberjacks is brand-new axe throwing venue located at 4115 North Mayo Trail in Coal Run.   Axe throwing is an exciting and unique form of entertainment that has been growing in popularity across the country, and 606 Lumberjacks is excited ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Economic
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Pikeville, KY (March 7,2023) Patton Leadership Institute is a comprehensive and intensive training program aimed at developing and expanding leadership skills for people in various professions such as business, government, education, and non-profit organizations. The program consists of a series of sessions designed to help participants develop their leadership skills and increase their knowledge ...read more
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Monday, February 13, 2023
The rise of the homesteading lifestyle has been fueled by a desire for a more sustainable way of life. And what could be more sustainable than growing your own food and raising your own animals? Plus, if you're producing more than you need, monetizing your hobby farm is a great way to support yourself while living off the land. If you want to turn your hobby farm into a decent side business, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, General News Article
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Are you feeling behind on your holiday preparations? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many small business owners are scrambling to get everything done in time. But don't worry, we've got you covered. From the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, here’s a helpful holiday season checklist to help make sure you don't miss a thing. With this checklist under your belt, you'll be able to relax and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Community, Education, Press Release
Friday, September 23, 2022
Operating a small business might seem more complicated than ever now that entrepreneurs also need to navigate a vast digital landscape. However, your small business can thrive if you recruit the right kinds of help. There are several skilled professionals, such as web, graphic, and user interface designers, who can assist you with challenging web-based projects. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of ...read more
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