Representative Brandon Reed Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Representative Brandon Reed was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in August by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks. Reed was…
Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck speaks on importance of civic engagement leading up to Fancy Farm, National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals
With Kentucky’s gubernatorial race gearing up for November, Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck sat down with Kentucky Chamber Public Affairs Manager John Hughes…
Lawmakers receive update on Kentucky’s workforce challenges from Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research
Workforce challenges for Kentucky employers will likely continue in the coming decades, but there are steps state policymakers can take to increase worker availability and…
UPS reaches deal with Teamsters, avoiding strike
After months of negotiations, UPS and the union representing more than 340,000 employees came to an agreement Tuesday, avoiding a strike that would have been…
Legislation to improve the expungement process in Kentucky heard in committee
The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary heard testimony Thursday on legislation that would help automate the expungement process for eligible Kentuckians as they have reentered…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Center, Kentucky Hospital Association announce four new regional managers dedicated to addressing health care workforce needs
The workforce shortage is having a critical impact across Kentucky’s key industries, particularly health care. With a statewide hospital workforce vacancy rate of 17.1 percent,…
Kentucky Chamber Women’s Summit focuses on key role of women in business, politics, community
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its 3rd Annual Women’s Summit, celebrating, recognizing, and sharing the accomplishments of women across the Commonwealth. Kentucky…
Daniel Cameron announces State Senator Robby Mills as running mate in 2023 governor’s race
On Wednesday, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced State Senator Robby Mills as his running mate in the 2023 governor’s race. Mills has been in…
Where new businesses are starting in Kentucky
More than 46,000 new businesses were started in Kentucky last year based on new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. While the distribution of new…
Op-Ed: UPS Has Demonstrated It Values Its Essential Workers
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts and Commerce Lexington President and CEO Bob Quick…