China: Making the most out of technology
The Kentucky Chamber’s Director of Public Affairs, Chad Harpole, has joined members of the Kentucky World Trade Center on their China Coal & Mining Trade…
“While the United States spends time figuring out why they can’t do something, China does it”
The Kentucky Chamber’s Director of Public Affairs, Chad Harpole, has joined members of the Kentucky World Trade Center on their China Coal & Mining Trade…
View the Chamber’s 2011 election guide on business issues
Do you know where the candidates stand on important business issues like education, taxes, health care and labor issues like right-to-work? If not, view our…
Health and welfare committee discusses statewide smoke-free law
Kentucky is getting one step closer to kicking its bad smoking habit. The Interim Joint Committee on Health & Welfare discussed a proposed statewide smoke-free…
Delegation of 26 Chamber members visits China
Last week, 26 Kentucky business leaders participated in the Kentucky Chamber’s second Mission to China. During the eight-day trip, delegates had the opportunity to experience…
Kentucky Business One Stop web portal goes live
This week the Kentucky Business One Stop web portal, an electronic way for business to start and operate in a more efficient way, was launched….
EPA seeks comments on significant changes to oil and gas industry production facilities
Submitted by Scott Smith, Smith Management Group On Aug. 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published notification of significant changes and expansion of coverage…
EPA objects to 19 mining permits in Kentucky
In late September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified Gov. Steve Beshear of its objections to 19 mountaintop mining permits in Kentucky. In contrast,…
Kentucky, West Virginia earn partial victory in court
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia handed down a partial victory to Kentucky and West Virginia, along with their coal industries earlier…
EPA approves Kentucky antidegradation policy
A Kentucky Chamber-supported effort that has taken over 16 years of negotiations between business, environmental groups and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has been…