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Monthly Services:
Relocation Packets 3
Member Services 9
Miscellaneous 10
Info. Materials 8
Member Referrals 64*
(*Also see web directory count)
Tourism 6
Chamber Event Inquiries 88
Website Hits 1,187
Pageviews:
Events Calendar 119 * Member Directory 38 Newcomers Page 10 Newsletter Page 28
Spoonbread Festival Website Hits: 185
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 ”
January 2020 Newsletter
www.BereaChamber.com
January Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &
Hosted by Holiday Inn Express
Scenes from December Membership Meeting
Sponsored by Foley’s Florist & Gifts
February Membership Meeting Sponsored by
Cumberland Valley National Bank
Scenes from December Chamber Coffee &
Networking Meeting Hosted by Today’s
Family Dental
Scenes from 27th An-nual Twilight Christmas
Parade
Advertise in our Monthly Newsletter
Join a Committee
Jennifer
Jennifer Napier, President Berea Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to 2020 and a new vision for our future!
I want to thank Jeanette Rowlette for her year of service as Chamber President in 2019, and for the seamless transition of
leadership as the Berea Chamber and its members forge ahead with invigorating energy and motivating excitement.
January is the time for fresh starts, lofty goals, new year’s reso-
lutions, and hope. This month launches us into the start of a new decade, an exciting new era of technology, and witness to eco-
nomic expansions across the United States. We can only begin to imagine the limitless possibilities for business growth, diver-
sity, and products or services that have yet to be developed.
Our young adults are emerging into the workforce with their creativity and innovation and inte-grating with seasoned veterans to generate a future of changes we cannot yet comprehend. How exciting! We need to be prepared to grab the bull by the horns and attract new opportunities. It is our duty as progressive citizens and business leaders to encourage innovators, business entrepreneurs, and industries to want to make Berea and Madison County Kentucky the location for growing and/or expanding their businesses. Gone are the days when we hope good things will happen – we’ll be proactive in making them happen. What is a Chamber? What’s its purpose? A Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit member-ship-based organization that is a stand-alone business with its own business accountabilities, such as: accounts receivable, accounts payable, marketing, staffing, logistics, etc. A Chamber of Commerce is not a division of local government, nor is it controlled by an outside entity. Our Chamber members comprise our volunteer positions, fill our Committee Chair roles, and serve on our Board of Directors. Our goal is to make a positive impact on Berea’s economic develop-ment, while facilitating networking and education opportunities to grow Berea. Want to get involved? Ready to serve as a mover and shaker as we launch a new decade? Have a heart to serve? A willingness to motivate, volunteer, and/or lead? Then the Berea Chamber of Commerce is the right place for you to be in 2020! Join. Engage. Serve. Lead. Attract. Grow.
Inspire.
Sincerely,
Save the Date! Board of Directors Retreat
January 23, 2020
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
Promote Your Business at the Berea Business Fest
On January 23rd Berea area businesses will have the op-portunity to promote their products and services on the campus of Berea College to the college students, faculty and staff, all prospective new customers. To reserve a table as a vendor at the event, call Beth Meyers at 859-302-1018. The event will be held in the Alumni Building on the Berea College campus from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23rd. There is no registration fee for participating businesses. The Business Fest is an annual event sponsored by the City of Berea, Business Development office; the Berea Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Commit-tee; Berea College; Bluegrass Community and Technical College; the Kentucky Career Center; and Park Commu-nity Credit Union. Do not miss this opportunity to grow your business! Sincerely,
David
Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com
or call 859-986-9760
Please RSVP by Monday, January 13th at 12:00 noon.
Thank You!
Future Meeting Dates
Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Holiday Inn Express Tuesday, January 14, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
State of the City Address: January 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Chiropractic Health Solutions
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
February Membership Meeting
Sponsor: Cumberland Valley National Bank Thursday, February 20, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Member News
You’re Invited!
Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored & Hosted by:
Member News
Scenes from December Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Today’s Family Dental
Thank you Today’s Family Dental!
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.
Thank you Foley’s Florist!
Member News
Scenes from December Membership Meeting hosted by Foley’s Florist & Gifts
Scenes from the 27th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade
Member News
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our 34th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade. Our winners of this year's parade are:
1st Church - Pilot Knob Baptist Church 1st Business - Spotlight Acting School
1st Non-Profit - Tumble Shine Boosters 1st Industry - Hyster-Yale Group
2nd Place
Winners
2nd Church - Red Lick Baptist Church 2nd Business - Chiropractic Health Solutions
2nd Non-Profit - Madison Co. 4-H Saddle Club
Congratulations to all our winners!
1st Place
Winners
Theme: “Christmas Past & Christmas Present” Grand Marshal: Virgil Burnside
Float Competition Sponsored by: Peoples Bank & Davis & Powell Funeral Directors
Thank You 2019 Committee Chairs
Ambassadors / Membership
Recruitment Committee Co-Chairs: Kristy Napier & Trisha Parsons
Awards / Banquet Committee
Co-Chairs: Linda VanWinkle & Stephen Hobbs
Bylaws Committee
Co-Chairs: Nick Calmes & Wayne Combs
Christmas Parade Committee Co-Chairs: Danny Miller & Frankie Blevins
Communications Committee
Co-Chairs: Chad Hembree & Jennifer Napier
Economic Development Committee Co-Chairs: Kenny Fields & Jim Davis
Finance Committee
BCOC Executive Committee
Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee
Co-Chairs: Jennifer Napier & Steve Carter
Golf Scramble Planning Committee Co-Chairs: David Gilliam & Bud Montgomery
Industrial Relations Committee
Co-Chairs: Paul Noland & Ronnie Terrill
Nominating Committee Co-Chairs: Jeanette Rowlett & Greg Powell
Past Presidents Council
Chair: Paul Reynolds & Greg Powell
Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee
Co-Chairs: George Wyatt & Sandra Rose
Rook & Chili Dinner Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Nola Newman & Linda VanWinkle
Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs: David Gilliam
& Dr. Diane Hatchett
Spoonbread Festival Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Nola Newman & Greg Powell
Join a Planning Committee Today
by calling the Chamber Office at
986-9760
Member News
Upcoming Blood Drive: Saint Joseph Berea Tuesday, January 14 from 8 am–Noon Pinnacle Room at 305 Estill St. Berea, KY 40403
Area Real Estate Berea Church of God
Berea Rotary Club GFWC Berea Woman’s Club Housing Authority of Berea
Loftis Insurance Agency, Inc. Marine Corps League
Miller’s Berea Tire & Auto Save A Lot
December Membership Renewals
Member News
February Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored & Hosted by:
235 Glades Road Berea, KY 40403
www.BereaChamber.com
or by email at [email protected]
or call 859-986-9760.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 19th
at 2:00 p.m.
Thank You!
Meet our Newest Member
Berea Cemetery, Inc. Jim Miller, Superintendent
Berea, KY 40403 859-986-2020
Community Farm Alliance
Camille Hyberger, Admin & Resource MGR
Berea, KY 40403 859-756-6378
Industrial Service Solution, LLC Angie Holbert, Administrative MGR
Berea, KY 40403 859-925-4450
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
Advertise Your Business in the Chamber Newsletter and Reach
250+ Businesses Today!
Newsletter Guidelines, Deadlines and Pricing
Advertising Deadlines: 1. Ads must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. 2. The newsletter will be posted to the Chamber website by the 10th day of each month.
Format Options: If at all possible, advertisements should be emailed to [email protected] ready to cut and paste into the monthly newsletter in one of the following formats. 1. PDF – (press ready) 2. MS Publisher Document
3. TIF Note: Advertisements submitted as MS Word documents often need to be re-created. In which case, an hourly rate of $25 will be charged to re-create the advertisement in the appropriate format. Please supply all graphics as separate jpeg files. Additionally, advertisements submitted as hard copies, faxed or mailed to the Chamber office are subject to the same hourly re-creation rate and will require digital images of all logos, graphics or photos.
Advertising Sizes and Prices: 1. Business Card Ad: 2.00” tall X 3.50” wide $12.00 per month or $120.00 per year (12 monthly editions)
2. 1/4 Page Ad: 3.625” wide X 4.875” tall $20.00 per month ($50 per three months)*
3. 1/2 Page Vertical Ad: 3.625” wide X 9.75” tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)* 4. 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad: 7.375” wide X 4.875” tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)*
5. Full Page Ad: 8.50” wide X 11.00” tall $40.00 per month** * Discount requires the same advertisement to run three consecutive months without any changes. ** Includes one FREE broadcast email to all Chamber members.
Questions: Call David Rowlette at (859) 986-9760.
Sizes and prices to fit all budgets!
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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.
Sponsored by: Holiday Inn
Express 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Deadline for Submitting
Information for the February
Newsletter 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Board of Directors Retreat
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kentucky Artisan Center of Berea
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Business Fest Alumni Building at Berea College
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
January
Berea City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m.
State of the City Address Luncheon at Churchill’s
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Chamber Office Closed
Martin Luther King Day
Chamber Office Open
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.