Vaccine mandate for businesses set for January 4
On Thursday, the Biden Administration announced a January 4, 2022 deadline for all businesses that have at least 100 employees to require vaccinations or weekly…
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Kentucky Chamber Foundation Partners with Agencies Providing IDs for Kentuckians when Released from Incarceration
As Kentucky seeks to make positive reforms to its criminal justice system and reduce recidivism, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Kentucky Department of Corrections,…
Republicans sweep Kentucky special elections for House and Senate seats
On Tuesday night, republican candidates swept the 2021 special elections to fill three vacant seats in the Kentucky General Assembly. The vacancies included Senate District…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation launches Kentucky Talent Hub, an online platform to connect employers and job seekers
As Kentucky ranks 48th in the nation in workforce participation, and employers continue to struggle to find talent while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Local Chambers Recognized as Part of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives 2021 Excellence Awards
Local chambers from across the state were recognized at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE) 2021 Annual Dinner on September 30. KCCE Annual Excellence…
Op-Ed: Employers Can Help Kentuckians Reach Long-term Recovery While Building Their Workforce
The following is an op-ed piece authored by LaKisha Miller, Van Ingram, Pat Fogarty and Jamie Johnson LaKisha Miller is Executive Director of the Kentucky…
Ford Motor Company, SK Innovation announce largest economic development project in Kentucky history, creating 5,000 jobs
On Monday, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced plans to invest $5.8 billion in Kentucky to build two electric battery plants, which will create…
New Kentucky Transformational Employment Program Empowers Businesses to Play a Leading Role in Addressing Addiction Crisis
As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the Commonwealth’s addiction crisis and provide meaningful support to Kentuckians impacted by substance use, the Kentucky…
Kentucky Chamber applauds legislature for extending emergency executive orders relating to COVID-19
House Joint Resolution 1 extends key emergency orders through January 15, 2022, when the regular legislative session begins. At that time, the emergency orders will…
Representative Ed Massey Presented with 2021 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Thursday, Representative Ed Massey was presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks. Massey was among…