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Monthly Services:
Relocation Packets 4
Member Services 9
Miscellaneous 10
Info. Materials 4
Member Referrals 48*
(*Also see web directory count)
Tourism 5
Chamber Event Inquiries 175
Website Hits 1,341
Pageviews:
Events Calendar 123 * Member Directory 53 Newcomers Page 6 Newsletter Page 63
Spoonbread Festival Website Hits: 308
Mike Parsons
Trisha Parsons
Greg Powell
Paul Reynolds
Sandra Rose
Jeannette Rowlett
Linda VanWinkle
Shelley Wolfe
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President Jennifer Napier
President Elect Kristy Napier
Vice President Danny Miller Secretary
Sandra Rose Treasurer
Paul Reynolds
Dale Ballinger
David Gilliam
Dr. Diane Hatchett
Chad Hembree
Stephan Hobbs
Danny Miller
Jennifer Napier
Kristy Napier
Paula Noland
Administrative Assistant
Rebecca Abner
Executive Director
David Rowlette
Sales Representative
Kyle Sowers
Berea Chamber
Peoples Bank Annex
424 B Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-986-9760
Fax: 859-986-2501
Executive Committee 2020 Board of Directors Office Staff
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“Wor k i n g To ge t he r f o r a B e t te r B e r e a ”
March 2020 Newsletter
www.BereaChamber.com
March Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &
Hosted by Today’s Family Dental
March Membership Meeting Sponsored and
Hosted by Elite Martial Arts
Scenes from February Chamber Coffee &
Networking Meeting Hosted by Chiropractic
Health Solutions
Scenes from February Membership Meeting
Sponsored by Cumberland Valley
National Bank
Business of the Month Nomination Form
Spoonbread Festival Sponsorship & Vendor
Applications
Join a Committee
Spring is Coming! Spring is around the corner, March Madness is upon us, and time leaps forward this month! In Kentucky, we take March Madness seriously, but when it comes to business - our Cham-ber takes serving our businesses even more seriously. Spring can be a stressful time for businesses, as tax season looms and Daylight Savings Time lurches ahead. As spring pro-gresses, businesses typically witness shifting workloads, boost-
ed travel, and the ever-growing struggle to fill their job vacan-cies with qualified and motivated candidates. In the U.S., as
well as in Berea, our businesses are adapting and growing their
product and service goals to compete in an ever-changing economy. Berea is full of exciting news and innovations and that’s something we take pride in…we call it - BErea PROUD!
For example, you may be aware that Berea is the Arts & Crafts Capital of KY, but did you know we are a highly popular Adventure Tourism Destination as well? Berea is home to the Pinnacles and Brushy Fork Hiking Trails, scenic bike paths, kayaking at Owsley Fork, and the only Offi-cial Geocaching GeoTour in the State of KY. Also, were you aware that our own Berea College is host to a Nobel Prize on display for public view? How about that Novelis (in our industrial park) is the largest recycling industrial site in the world? Were you aware of the partnership that our own Hitachi-Berea has launched with Honda to develop technology and innovation that will compete with (and aim to surpass) the innovations of Tesla? How is our community adapting? Together….and quickly! Berea Community Schools has launched an initiative to engage our businesses and industries to provide input to the high school curriculum to address gaps identified for successful transition into the workforce. Madison County Schools is diligently working to locate a Technology Center Campus here in Berea (offering high-demand vocational, technical, and trade programs) that provide skilled labor and increased wage careers. Wow! It’s a great time to be in Berea! In Chamber updates, your Berea Chamber was represented in Frankfort in February to personal-ly meet with legislators and Governor Beshear and discuss issues facing our state and our local
area (a delegation of over 60 leaders from Madison County attended). Also, Chamber Commit-tees have begun organizing meetings (get involved), and new members are joining the Chamber each month.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Napier, President Berea Chamber of Commerce
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Executive Director’s Comments Our Gold (Corporate) Partners
Our Silver (Business) Partners
Our Bronze (Associate) Partners
Central Bank
Chiropractic Health Solutions
Citizens Guaranty Bank
Community Trust Bank
Cumberland Valley National Bank
D&B Electric & Communications
Lakes Funeral Home
Napier Building and Contracting
Novelis, Inc.
Park Community Credit Union
US Bank
Support the Kent Family Circus & Our Scholarship Program
Before hitting the road for their summer performances throughout the country, Berea’s own Kent Family Circus will be rolling out a brand new show on Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 p.m. at Madison Southern High School. Proceeds from the Chamber’s concession stand at the circus will be used to help grow our annual scholarship program for grad-uating seniors a t Madison Southern High School and Be-rea Community School. Tickets can be purchased at the door day of the event for $6.00 per person. Bring the children and grandchildren out for an afternoon of exciting family friendly entertainment. Sincerely,
David
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Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com
or call 859-986-9760
Please RSVP by Monday, March 9th at 12:00 noon.
Thank You!
Future Meeting Dates
Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting
Sponsor: Today’s Family Dental Tuesday, March 10, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
March Membership Meeting Sponsor: Elite Martial Arts Thursday, March 19, 2020
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Cumberland Valley National Bank
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
April Membership Meeting
Sponsor: Hope’s Wings Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Member News
You’re Invited!
Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored & Hosted by:
1007 Ace Drive Berea, KY 40403
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Member News
Scenes from February Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Chiropractic Health Solutions
Thank you Dr. Huser & Staff!
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Advertise Your Business here for only
$12.00 per month.
Call 859-986-9760 for more information.
My Chamber, My Story
Feel free to submit your personal story for consideration by our Communications Committee in our public relations campaign known as My Chamber, My Story. See examples on our website at:
www.bereachamber.com Submissions can be made by emailing your story & photo to:
Member News Policy
Our member news section provides members, in good standing, the oppor-tunity to share information with other ides Chamber members and the general public. This free service allows you to introduce new employees, promote new facilities, business expansions, awards, certifications, or anniversary celebra-tions and other special recognition with-in your industry. Email newsletter sub-missions to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. The Chamber reserves the right to edit and reject submissions.
Member News
Scenes from February Membership Meeting Sponsored by Cumberland Valley National Bank
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March Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored & Hosted by:
124 Mini Mall Drive Berea, KY 40403
www.BereaChamber.com
or by email at [email protected]
or call 859-986-9760.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 18th
at 2:00 p.m.
Thank You!
Member News
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Berea Health & Rehabilitation Bremen, Inc. Bruce Fraley
Central Bank & Trust Charles Cromer Allstate
Cracker Barrel Davis & Powell Funeral Directors
Elite Martial Arts & Fitness King Bottling, Inc. King’s Eye Care
Madison Co. Property Valuation Office Nesco Resource
Park Community Credit Union Red Colt Properties
Reynolds Insurance Agency, Inc. Rodney Short Builders
Ronnie Terrill Short Real Estate Group
Walmart
February Membership Renewals
Member News
Meet our Newest Members
AAA Garage Door Co., Inc. Jarrod Hembree, Owner
Berea, KY 40403 859-661-0339
KY Mountain Deli
Karen Melbourne, Owner Berea, KY 40403
859-756-3621 [email protected]
Village Life Boutique & Gifts Robyn Moreland & Paula Johnson,
Co-owners Berea, KY 40403
859-756-3047 [email protected]
Virginia Bland Individual Member Berea, KY 40403
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Selection Criteria: 1. Must be a current member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year of business activity in Berea. 2. Must provide examples of exemplary customer service and/or community involvement.
Company Name: Contact Person:
Street Address: Phone:
City: State: Zip: Cell Phone:
Year Business was Founded: E-mail Address:
Number of Employees: Website: Brief description of the business: (may attach additional sheets / brochures)
Specific reasons to recognize this business as our Business of the Month: (letter of recommendation optional)
Chamber Involvement:
Guidelines: The deadline for nominations is the 20th day of each month. Nominations can be made by anyone (Chamber members and non-members). Businesses may self-nominate for this award. Nominations will carry over from month to month, up to six months from date received. Selection is based on information provided on this form and any supporting documentation. The business of the month will be recognized at our monthly membership meeting (third Thursday); through the Chamber newsletter and website; as well as the local newspaper. Signage to be displayed for 30 days at the Business of the Month (to be returned for the next winner).
Monthly winners will automatically be included in nominations for Business of the Year Award.
Business of the Month Nomination Form
Nominated by:
Name: Phone: E-mail Address:
Return nomination form to:
Berea Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: (859) 986-9760 www.bereachamber.com
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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.
Sponsored by: Today’s Family
Dental 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Deadline for Submitting
Information for the April
Newsletter 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Membership Meeting
Sponsored by: Elite Martial Arts
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March
Berea City Council Meeting
Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day
Berea City Council Meeting
Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.
Executive Committee Mtg.
TBA 11:00 a.m.
Chamber Board of
Directors Mtg. TBA
12:00 p.m.
Spoonbread Festival Planning Committee
Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ambassadors, Recruitment &
Retention Committee Meeting
at Central Bank 10:00 a.m.
Spring Break at Eastern Kentucky University: March 9-13
Spring Break at Berea College: March 2-6
Spring Break at Madison County Schools: March 30 - April 3
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Berea Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: (859) 986-9760 FAX: (859) 986-2501 Email: [email protected] Website: www.BereaChamber.com
Our Mission: The mission of the Berea Chamber of Commerce is, with integrity, to promote prosperity and enhance the quality of life in Berea, Kentucky by: • supporting the success and growth
of current businesses; • encouraging and seeking new busi-
ness development; • enhancing communications and collaboration; and • promoting Berea as a place to live,
work and explore.
2020 Committees
Call the Chamber office at 986-9760 if you would like to volunteer for
a Chamber committee.
Our committees include: • Ambassadors / Membership Recruitment Committee
• Awards / Banquet Committee
• Bylaws Committee
• Christmas Parade Committee
• Communications Committee
• Economic Development Committee
• Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee
• Golf Scramble Planning Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee
• Rook & Chili Dinner Planning Committee
• Scholarship Committee
• Spoonbread Festival