Ky. Chamber economic study shows employment reaching pre-recession level
A new economic study released by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Thursday shows Kentucky’s statewide employment level, for the first time, is now back up…
Kentucky Competitiveness
Conway releases jobs plan, offering contrast with Bevin on business and education issues
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway and his running mate, state Rep. Sannie Overly, announced a jobs plan Tuesday including proposed initiatives they say will strengthen…
Outgoing Education Commissioner Holliday credits partnership with Chamber for many successes
Outgoing Education Commissioner Terry Holliday says the business community has played a big role in the success of education during his tenure and suggests his…
State and federal leaders discuss possible projects to improve eastern Kentucky infrastructure
State and federal leaders met in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to discuss possible expansion of the Mountain Parkway and widening of the Hal Rogers Parkway. After…
Transportation officials give update on road fund stabilization, Chamber weighs in on federal highway legislation
Legislation to stabilize the road fund passed during the 2015 session is aiding in keeping funds available for important transportation projects, but Transportation Cabinet officials…
Ky. Chamber asks members and citizens to call for passage of Trade Promotion Authority
The United States Senate is expected to vote this week on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), a bill to open new international markets to products made…
Kentucky Chamber advocates for international trade and federal issues
The Kentucky Chamber joined with the U.S. Chamber and Kentucky business leaders to promote international trade and other important issues directly to members of Kentucky’s…
GOP candidates talk jobs, taxes and right-to-work at Americans for Prosperity governor’s race debate
Three of the four Republican gubernatorial candidates attended a debate in Bowling Green hosted by Americans for Prosperity Tuesday night where they talked about their…
Kentucky Chamber urges passage of Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sent letters to the Kentucky Congressional delegation urging swift action to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and pass the bipartisan…
Top businesses say Best Places award helps recruit and retain top workers in the state
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) proudly honored businesses from across the state as Best Places to Work in…