U.S. House approves charter bill with bipartisan support
To make sure all students are provided a quality education experience, the Kentucky Chamber supports the formation of locally managed charter schools, especially in areas where…
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Leadership Institute continues at Kentucky Chamber headquarters
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals continues this week in Frankfort, with 24 of the state’s principals attending. A total of 47 principals were…
Kentucky making progress in higher education rankings
Over the past decade, Kentucky has improved faster than any state in the nation on key higher education performance measures, according to a report issued…
Adkisson comments on UI tax issue
Costly unemployment tax increase averted
Yesterday, Kentucky paid the first interest payment due to the federal government for money borrowed to pay unemployment claims. By paying it prior to the…
Deadlines approaching to apply for SBA financial assistance in Kentucky due to drought, storms, flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster in Kentucky because of the drought from July 31, 2010 through November 30, 2010. View details on…
Free Ready, Set, Export seminars scheduled
In an increasingly competitive global economy, exporting is a strategic tool for a business to grow their customer base and add value. Did you know…
Kentucky Small Business Credit Incentive program to help small businesses
Small businesses in the state will now have access to additional lending opportunities thanks to a grant from the Department of Treasury, announced by Governor…
Obama administration backs off stricter air standards
In a statement released last Friday, President Obama announced that he has asked U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lisa Jackson, to withdraw the proposed…
Employers asked to comment on proposed regulation to expand reporting rules
In an attempt to chill employer free speech rights during union campaigns, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed regulation that would…