Op-Ed: Glendale Is Powering Kentucky’s Future. Let’s Keep It Growing.
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts When the largest economic development project in Kentucky’s history chose…
Articles by Sawyer Coffey
Updated U.S. Tariff Rates Set to Impact Global and State Trade
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on July 31 imposing a new round of tariffs on goods from countries around the world, significantly…
Workforce Stakeholders Outline Progress of Statewide Talent Initiative
Leaders of the Statewide Workforce and Talent Team (SWATT)—a cross-sector initiative between education, workforce, economic development, and business partners—testified before the Interim Joint Committee on…
Governor Beshear Joins Kentucky Chamber Forum to Discuss Economy, Workforce, and Federal Policy
As Kentucky’s economy continues to evolve amid both momentum and uncertainty, Governor Andy Beshear joined Kentucky Chamber Chair Scott Davis on July 22 for a…
Kentucky Chamber’s 2nd Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit Highlights the Real-World Impact of AI
Business leaders, elected officials, educators, and technology experts from across Kentucky gathered in Louisville on July 21 for the Kentucky Chamber’s 2nd Annual AI Summit,…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Receives Final Passage in Congress
Congress has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a wide-ranging package that includes changes to federal taxes, health care programs, government spending, and more. The…
Leadership and Legacy Underscore 5th Annual Women’s Summit
In June, the Kentucky Chamber’s 5th Annual Women’s Summit, presented by Fifth Third Bank, brought together more than 600 attendees to celebrate and learn from…
Kentucky Chamber Announces 2025 Young Professional of the Year Award Finalists, Opens Public Voting Contest
The Kentucky Chamber has announced the finalists for the 2025 Young Professional of the Year award, which recognizes young professionals for their leadership, innovation, and service…
U.S. Tariffs on Track to Hit 84-Year High Under Current Proposals, Tax Foundation Says
The Kentucky Chamber hosted a webinar this week featuring Vice President of Policy Charles Aull and Erica York, Vice President of Federal Tax Policy at…
General Assembly Announces 2025 Interim Joint Task Forces
UPDATED 6/3/25: The Kentucky House and Senate have announced the formation of five joint legislative task forces that will meet throughout the 2025 interim to…