Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

House Majority Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Director of Public Affairs John Hughes and Greater Owensboro Chamber President and CEO Dave Kirk during the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster breakfast in October.

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10/09/2026

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation Senior Vice President Beth Davisson moderated a panel on bourbon’s global reach and economic impact during the closing keynote of the 2026 State International Development Organizations (SIDO) Best Practices & Training Conference in Lexington. The discussion featured Eric Gregory of Kentucky Bourbon, Dave Bob Gaspar of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., Mike Mangeot of the Kentucky Tourism, and Matt Yarger of Grissan Renewable Energy, highlighting how one of Kentucky’s signature industries supports international trade, investment, and economic growth.

10/09/2026

The Kentucky Chamber kicked off its statewide entrepreneurship listening sessions yesterday in Northern Kentucky as part of the Center for Policy and Research’s Start Here, Grow Here initiative.

In partnership with JPMorganChase, these community listening sessions bring together entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of starting and growing a business in Kentucky.

Thank you to Blue North for partnering with us on this first session and to everyone who joined the conversation!

Learn more about the initiative in the comments.

10/09/2026

The Kentucky Chamber’s Young Professionals Summit brought together leaders from across the Commonwealth for a day of networking, professional development, and conversations about leadership in a changing workplace.

Thank you to all of the young professionals who attended and to our sponsor, Deloitte, for its continued support of this event!

10/08/2026

The impact employers have on Kentucky communities goes well beyond the jobs they directly provide.

A new University of Louisville analysis found that Chamber member Humana generated nearly $20 billion in economic activity across Kentucky in 2025, supporting more than 51,000 jobs. For every job at Humana, nearly four additional jobs are supported across the Commonwealth.

🔗 Learn more about Humana’s investment in Kentucky in the full report below.

10/08/2026

House Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chair Jason Petrie was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by Kentucky Chamber Vice President of Policy Dr. Charles Aull, Public Affairs Manager Annie Santos, Christian County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Taylor Hayes, Christian County Chamber Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam, and Logan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Polly Steenbergen.

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10/07/2026

A data center project planned for eastern Kentucky is moving forward under an expanded agreement.

The agreement could provide $100 million in winter bill credits for Kentucky Power residential customers over 10 years. The Muskie Data Campus in Grayson is expected to begin coming online in 2028 and create hundreds of construction jobs as it is built, along with permanent jobs once the campus is operating.

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10/07/2026

Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts joined business leaders from nine other states in a new op-ed urging Congress to move forward on bipartisan permitting reform.

“As leaders representing employers, job creators, and millions of workers across 10 of our nation’s most dynamic energy states, we strongly endorse this deal and believe it could be a generational step forward for our economy, business community, and families in need of relief from high costs across every aspect of their daily lives.”

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act would create clearer timelines for federal reviews, streamline agency processes, and reduce delays that can hold projects up for years.

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10/07/2026

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers has been recognized with the Kentucky Chamber’s 2026 MVP Award for his leadership during the 2026 General Assembly.

“President Stivers has long understood the connection between sound public policy and Kentucky’s ability to compete, attract investment, and create opportunity,” said Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks. “His leadership in the Senate has helped advance important priorities for employers while keeping a strong focus on Kentucky’s long-term economic growth. We appreciate his continued partnership and commitment to moving the Commonwealth forward.”

Stivers was recognized for helping advance pro-business legislation, supporting alternative aviation fuel, and championing investment in Kentucky’s Endowed Research Fund.

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