Kentucky Chamber Launches Initiative to Strengthen Kentucky’s Entrepreneurial Economy
Kentuckians start new businesses at some of the highest rates in the region, but the state trails its competitors in turning those startups into jobs…
Articles by Amanda Kelly
Kentucky Closes Out Fiscal Year 2026 With General Fund Revenue Ahead of Projections
Kentucky’s General Fund outperformed expectations for fiscal year 2026, even as officials had projected a decline for the year, according to a year-end report released…
Nominations Open for the 2026 Kentucky Chamber Young Professional of the Year Award Competition
The Kentucky Chamber is now accepting nominations for its annual Young Professional of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding young professional for their leadership,…
House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy Recognized with 2026 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts at a Kentucky Chamber…
Maris Godbey of Fayette County Wins 2026 National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals in June, where middle school students participated in a live competition to…
Congress Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Help Increase Housing Supply
Congress has approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a wide-ranging housing package aimed at increasing housing supply, expanding homeownership opportunities, and reducing barriers…
Principals from Across the Commonwealth Graduate from the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals Program
In June, 44 principals from across Kentucky graduated from the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals, completing a year-long executive leadership development program…
Representative Samara Heavrin Honored with 2026 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Representative Samara Heavrin was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts at the Grayson County Chamber’s Women in…
Kentucky Chamber Women’s Summit Highlights Leadership, Resilience, and Public Service
The Kentucky Chamber held its 6th annual Women’s Summit, presented by Fifth Third Bank, in Lexington in June, featuring conversations with leaders making an impact on…
Former State Senator Dennis Parrett Passes Away
Former State Senator Dennis Parrett, who represented Hardin County and Kentucky’s 10th Senate District from 2011 to 2023 and served as Senate Minority Whip, has…