News for Education

JENKINS, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly joined community leaders, families, and Chamber members on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Shining Stars Daycare, a new childcare center serving families in Jenkins and the surrounding area.The event welcomed guests and allowed them to experience refreshments from nearby Coal City Coffee, tours of ...read more

PAINTSVILLE, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute visited Johnson County on April 2 for a day focused on the regional impact of education and workforce development.The session began at the Big Sandy Community & Technical College Mayo Campus in Paintsville, where participants were welcomed by Dr. Todd Brand, president and CEO of BSCTC. Brand shared his ...read more

PIKEVILLE, KY  – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently awarded $12,400 to nine schools in the region through its annual Excellence in Education Grant Program—five schools in Johnson County, one in Floyd County, and three in Pike County. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Excellence in Education Grant Program awards educators with funding for innovative projects that enrich the ...read more

KNOTT COUNTY, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Patton Leadership Institute traveled to Knott County recently as part of its ongoing leadership development program, marking the first time the Institute has been able to return to the area since the historic flooding of July 2022, which deeply impacted the community.The day began on the campus of Alice Lloyd College, where PLI participants were ...read more

WHITESBURG, KY — January 8, 2026 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Patton Leadership Institute traveled to Letcher County recently for a full day of learning centered on regional collaboration, economic development, and cultural preservation in Eastern Kentucky.     The visit began the double kwik corporate office in Whitesburg, where participants heard from Jeffery Justice, President and CEO of ...read more

INEZ, KY — November 6, 2025 —The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2026 visited Martin County on Thursday, November 6, for their first official session following the program’s Opening Retreat held in October at Breaks Interstate Park.The day began at the Martin County Library inside the Roy F. Collier Community Center, where participants heard from a ...read more

JENKINS, KY — May 29, 2025 —  The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Links for Learning Golf Scramble on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the beautiful Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins, Kentucky. The event brought together community leaders, businesses, and golf enthusiasts for a fun-filled day of friendly competition all in support of a great cause. Proceeds from the scramble ...read more