Increased business activity helps government end fiscal year with surplus
Gov. Steve Beshear announced this month that state government closed out the 2011 fiscal year with the largest growth rate in General Fund revenue since 2006. State…
“Papa John” Schnatter kicks off Business Summit with discussion on making a local brand global
John Schnatter, founder, president and CEO of Papa John’s International, kicked off the Business Summit on Monday with the story of how a young man…
Bob Woodward replaces “Morning Joe” hosts as keynote speaker for Annual Meeting
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, hosts of MSNBC’s popular talk show Morning Joe, have canceled their appearance during the Kentucky Chamber’s…
Leadership Institute for School Principals kicks off with “exceeds expectations” reviews
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals kicked off this week in Greensboro, N.C., with 23 of the state’s principals attending. Though it…
Kentucky’s top two elected officials invited to discuss follow-up to Leaky Bucket
On July 11 and 12, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is hosting its sixth Business Summit and Annual Meeting in Louisville. Kentucky’s top business leaders,…
Chamber participates in forum to strengthen Kentucky’s agriculture economy
In April, Gov. Beshear’s Office of Agriculture Policy launched a series of forums across the state to create a community dialogue about ways to bolster…
New pro-union regulations announced
An excellent explanation of the recent happenings at the NLRB and DOL from the attorneys at Frost Brown Todd: Today the NLRB announced proposed rule…
Filing deadline for annual reports approaching
Deadline fast approaches for all businesses entities in Kentucky to file their 2011 annual reports with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. All for-profit and…
Five Kentucky State Parks to offer alcohol sales
Five Kentucky State Parks may soon gain a new tool that will help them increase revenue. Gil Lawson, spokesman for the state’s Tourism, Arts and…
Study ranks Kentucky high in long-term care liability
The long-term care industry is no stranger to medical malpractice liabilities. These lawsuits are a major contributor to the increasing costs of long-term care, and…