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kychamber.com | (502) 695-4700 | @KyChamber | 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Equity Partners ($2,500)
Trustees ($5,000)
Presidential Advisors ($10,000)
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I NV E S T I N K E N TU CKY ’S FUT U R E Kentucky Chamber members are a committed group of individuals and companies dedicated to investing in the future of their own businesses, as well as the economic future of the Commonwealth. Members receive a menu of benefits based on level of investment:
Discounts on all Chamber seminars and publications Listing in the Chamber’s online membership directory Access to the “Members Only” section of kychamber.com Invitations to Kentucky Chamber events
Periodic listing in Kentucky Chamber printed newsletter
Company name and link included on Kentucky Chamber website
First right of refusal on advertising and sponsorship opportunities
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Stakeholders * ($595)
INVESTMENT LEVELS
Special consideration for head table placement at Chamber functions and VIP events
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*Exclusive level for businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Minimum Investment to join at the Stakeholder Investment Level is $595 + $8 per employee
kychamber.com | (502) 695-4700 | @KyChamber | 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
POLICY COUNCILS M E M B E R E N GAG E M E NT OPP ORTU N ITI E S As the state’s premier business advocate, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is the recognized and respected voice of business at the state Capitol. With thousands of members representing every major industry sector, the Chamber’s diverse business policy initiatives converge upon one goal: a healthy, vibrant Kentucky economy. Ensuring business has a voice in the legislative process, we work with local business leaders to identify issues that impact your business and are in the halls of the Capitol everyday advocating for our members. Building on our success, we are committed to helping Kentucky’s economy grow and prosper by providing strong advocacy on behalf of the business community.
Your involvement matters; join a council. E D U CATI O N & WO R K F O R CE Kentucky’s economic viability is directly linked to the education and skills of its citizens. We believe that education at all levels must be responsive to the needs of employers and all students – children and adults. With a focus on lifelong learning, the education and workforce council works to ensure that Kentucky’s economy inherits a prepared, productive and diverse workforce. The council develops policies to support and improve education at all levels.
E N E R GY & E NV I R O N M E NTAL The energy and environmental council seeks to promote Kentucky as an energy leader and supports policies to achieve environmental protection without unnecessarily hindering economic development and business growth. Its members support legislative and administrative actions that are scientifically valid, technically feasible and economically rational.
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K E N TU C KY COM PE TITIVE N E S S By promoting business recruitment, retention and expansion, the competitiveness council seeks to increase Kentucky’s competitiveness, not only with our border states, but with competitors around the world. To achieve that goal, the council is actively engaged in policy initiatives aimed at modernizing the economy, creating jobs, supporting state income and expenditure practices that promote long-term economic growth in Kentucky, and improving the quality of life for all citizens. Economic development practices, labor laws, human resource policies, taxation and the state budget are among the focuses of the council.
H EALTH CAR E Rising health care costs have become a significant fiscal threat to Kentucky’s businesses. As such, the health care policy council is focused on developing comprehensive, long-term solutions to help slow the ever-increasing costs of health care in Kentucky and to promote public policies that will help improve the overall health and well-being of Kentucky’s citizens.
Because small businesses are often disproportionately affected by challenges facing the economy, the small business council focuses on ensuring the broad range of issues of particular importance to small business owners are adequately represented in the Chamber’s policy development process.
Other opportunities for policy engagement include work groups and committees that arise with new and evolving policy. Please contact us indicating how you would like to be involved or to learn more: call 502-848-8752 | email scoffey@kychamber.com Make your selection(s) above & mail to Sawyer Coffey at 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601.
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kychamber.com | (502) 695-4700 | @KyChamber | 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
FOUNDATION PROGRAMS I M PACTI N G K E N TU CK Y ’S FUTU R E "The Kentucky Chamber’s 501(c)(3) foundation works to bring economic, education, and workforce initiatives to our state that provide impact beyond the business community’s normal reach. The Leadership Institute for School Principals provides executive-level leadership training to Kentucky’s school principals that you won’t find anywhere else. Likewise, The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center provides a much-needed alignment between the needs of businesses and the Commonwealth’s workforce, and policymakers. The Foundation also serves as a resource for data and research to aid the development of new solutions to the Commonwealth’s challenges as they arise. I’m proud that my Kentucky Chamber membership extends beyond employer needs."
— JANET JAKUBOWICZ, BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL, LLP
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation supports research, programs, and training initiatives that advance the economic and social well-being of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its citizens. K E NT U CKY C HA M B E R WOR K F OR CE CE NTE R The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center is designed to meet workforce challenges and to help ensure the needs of employers remain front and center as we strategically strengthen the talent pipeline in Kentucky.
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L E A D E R S H I P I N S T I TU TE F OR S C H O OL P R I N CI PA L S The Leadership Institute for School Principals offers public and private school principals in Kentucky the opportunity to receive powerful leadership training in partnership with the BB&T Leadership Institute. The value of this training is $9,000 per participant and the BB&T Leadership Institute generously covers half of the cost. The other half is raised from Kentucky’s business community. principalsleadky.com
B U S I N E S S E D U CAT I O N R OU N DTA B LE The Business-Education Roundtable is a high-level group comprised of both top education leaders and business leaders representing major industry sectors (manufacturing, logistics, finance, construction, and healthcare). The group is working to develop a long-term strategy for improving our education and workforce systems in order to make Kentucky more competitive in the modern economy.
Learn more about these programs at kychamber.com/foundation. kychamber.com | (502) 695-4700 | @KyChamber | 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
MEMBER SAVINGS E XCL U S I V E D I S C O U N TS A N D B E N E FITS
Make the most of your membership; sign up now!
With our LiveHealth Online you can have a private, secure video visit with a board-certified doctor 24/7 on your smart-phone, tablet or computer.
15-30% savings on office supplies, cleaning and work room supplies, tech supplies, and print services.
Exclusive member discount of 5%. Provides quality, cost-effective dental insurance and superior customer service.
10% credit on Workers’ Compensation Insurance for qualifying members.
Discounted small package and Next Day air services! Members save 15% on oil changes and a wide range of preventative maintenance services (excl. batteries) at any of 65 Kentucky locations.
Features affordable level-funded health plans, robust wellness programs, and the plan flexibility you need to best control your costs.
Members who export internationally can obtain certificates of origin (a trade document required by some customs authorities). Certificates of origin are discounted for Kentucky Chamber members.
Fleets enjoy special pricing too!
QU E STI ON S? To learn more contact: Hilary Morgan at (502) 848-8724 or e-mail at hmorgan@kychamber.com.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS S I N CE
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Wholesale/ Retail Trade Finance Other
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kychamber.com | (502) 695-4700 | @KyChamber | 464 Chenault Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
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AGGRESSIVE ADVOCACY PR OTE CT I N G YO U R B OT TOM LI N E The Kentucky Chamber’s advocacy during the 2018 session of the Kentucky General Assembly saved Kentucky businesses an estimated $749 million a year. Here’s a breakdown of how the Chamber’s work generated real savings for the business community.
House Bill 366
House Bill 29
Tax reform enacted
Increase in business taxes defeated
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$63
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House Bill 326
House Bill 2
Senate Bill 17 & House Bill 182
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Discriminatory Legislation Relating to Public Restrooms blocked
Workers’ compensation reform passed
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$117
Employer mandates rejected
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Total Estimated Annual Savings $749 Million.
POLICY NEWS FOR A BUSINESS AUDIENCE. A majority of the laws and regulations affecting Kentucky businesses are passed in Frankfort, not Washington. You can’t be at the Capitol on a daily basis, but we can. With the goal of closely monitoring the progress and facts of business-related legislation in Kentucky and delivering behind the scenes knowledge of state government, The Bottom Line breaks down complex policy issues for the business community.
Visit the website KYCHAMBERBOTTOMLINE.COM Download the app BOTTOM LINE KY
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