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Chamber Connections |
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A Newsletter for Chamber Members |
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May 2, 2008 |
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| Military Affairs |
| Workforce/Education Development |
| News from our Members |
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| Chamber Benefit: Did you know that your Chamber of Commerce has the ability to generate traffic count and demographic reports for Chamber members? If you are in need of a report on the traffic count demographics for your location, please contact Betsy Shelton at 885-9096. |
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| CHAMBER NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS |
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| New Chamber Members for the Week Ending 5/02/2008: Land Shark Shredding, LLC (Mobile Document Destruction) 270-793-0880, Subway-Fort Campbell Blvd. (Restaurant) 270-0885-2867. |
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| New Gift Certificate Participants for the Week Ending 5/02/2008: Subway-Fort Campbell Blvd. (Restaurant) 270-0885-2867. |
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| Ribbon Cutting: Livingston's Butcher Shop & Deli (New Owner) will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at 206 North Drive. |
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| Ribbon Cutting: Always...Portraits by Sally (New Business - Photographer) will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Commerce Center, 2800 Fort Campbell Boulevard. |
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| Ribbon Cutting: Bolinger Appraisal (New Business - Appraiser-Real Estate) will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Commerce Center, 2800 Fort Campbell Boulevard. |
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| Ribbon Cutting: Automotive Specialty Products (New Location - Automotive Specializing & Customizing) will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:00 p.m., at 805 Country Club Lane (near the Canton Pike end of Country Club Lane). |
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| Ribbon Cutting: Aesthetic Associates & Women's Health-Helen Cayce (New Location) will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at 1011 South Main Street. |
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| 2008 Chamber "Brag'n Rights" Golf Classic: The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the "Brag'n Rights" Golf Classic on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at The Links at Novadell. Morning slots are still available. For more information, contact Alex Krohn at 270-885-9096 or www.hopkinsvillechamber.com/events. |
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Chamber’s Employee Benefit Summit: Do you feel like your company has been playing TUG-OF-WAR with healthcare and employee benefits? Do you want tools and strategies to get ahead of the TUG-OF-WAR game? Register to attend the Chamber’s Employee Benefit Summit, Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, located at 2910 Ft. Campbell Blvd. The cost is free to Chamber members, thanks to our sponsor, Arison Insurance Services. Register now! There are 80 seats available. Register at www.hopkinsvillechamber.com/rsvp. For more information, call Henry Snorton at 270-885-9096.
Business2Business Networking: The next B2B event will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., at Turtle’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1720 Marie Drive (Behind Kroger). At B2B, businesses sit across from one another, and, at the sound of the bell, one business has 2 minutes to pitch its business, the products and services it sells and what or who the business is looking for. In exchange, the listening business provides 2 leads and takes 2 business cards to make direct referrals. Then, the roles switch. The results are 2 sales leads and referrals! Register at www.hopkinsvillechamber.com/rsvp. For more information, call Henry Snorton at 270-885-9096.
Chamber’s Small Business Start-up Training: Have you recently started a small business? Do you feel like there are a few areas in which you need to polish your skills, such as business planning, understanding financial documents, marketing, etc? Mark your calendar to attend the Chamber’s Small Business Start-up Training on Saturdays, June 7 and June 21, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The cost is free! Be sure to register now because there are only 40 seats available. Register at www.hopkinsvillechamber.com/rsvp. For more information, call Henry Snorton at 270-885-9096. |
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| MILITARY AFFAIRS |
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Eagle Ambassador Fun Tour Announcement: All Eagle Ambassadors and interested Chamber Members are invited to an Eagle Ambassador Fun Tour on June 17, 2008. The tour will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce and will end no later than 4:00 p.m. Transportation to Fort Campbell will be provided. Tentative activities include: status update on the deployment, lunch with the soldiers, rappelling at the Air Assault School, firing weapons at the Engagement Skill Trainer (simulated firing range), and a tour of the museum. The cost is free, but there is a $3.55 charge for lunch. Contact Sarah Chester at schester@hopkinsvillechamber.com or 885-9096 to RSVP by May 23rd. |
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Register Now for Power Lunch VII: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Fort Campbell (a training on protocol) will be May 28, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Location to be determined. This Power Lunch, featuring Army Family Team Building, is an overview of information and protocol necessary to be successful in your communication with Fort Campbell. Cost is $12.50 per person which covers the cost of materials and lunch. Eagle Ambassadors qualify for a special discount! Contact Alex Krohn at akrohn@hopkinsvillechamber.com or 885-9096 for more information or to register. |
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Celebrate National Military Appreciation Month in May: The US Congress has proclaimed May as National Military Appreciation Month. On May 9, local elected officials will proclaim May as Military Appreciation Month in Hopkinsville-Oak Grove-Christian County! Businesses and organizations are encouraged to visit www.hopkinsvillechamber.com to determine ways to be involved and demonstrate your appreciation to the military during this special month! |
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Thank You Chamber Members: Thank you for showing your support to the Christian County Public Schools throughout the CATS testing window! Watch this space for more ways you and your business may be directly involved in helping our district move ahead through Partners in Education. |
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| NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS |
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| Derby Arts Festival: On Saturday, May 3, 2008, The Hopkinsville Art Guild, in collaboration with the City of Hopkinsville, the Pennyrile Academy of Fine Arts, Christian County Extension 4-H program, White Drive Products, area schools, and the Public Library are hosting the first Derby Arts Festival. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Main Street and 9th and Bethel Streets. For more information, please contact Henrietta Kemp at 270-886-3776 or hvkemp@yahoo.com. |
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| Alpha Alternative Pregnancy Care Center Fundraising Banquet: On Monday, May 5, 2008 Alpha Alternative Pregnancy Care Center will host their 17th annual fundraising banquet. The theme for this year's banquet is "Paths of Life", and seating will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge, however, reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, please call Paige Wilson at 270-885-3820 or email alphaalternative@bellsouth.net. |
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Second Annual Farmers Market Expo: It's that time of year, for the Downtown Farmers Market to open. This year’s kick-off for the Farmers Market will be Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion area. Many of last year's farmers market vendors will be on hand to sell their products, and there will be a few new vendors. During this special event only there will be quilts, books and toys on display. The Expo will start with a parade scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with local antique tractor clubs participating through Downtown Hopkinsville. There will be a kiddy pedal tractor pull for children ages 2 to 8 years of age. Trophies will be given to 1st place winners in each of the four (4) age groups. For more information, contact Barbara Baker at 270-498-5180. |
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| Community Brand Unveiling and Proclamation Ceremony: Mark your calendars to join Mayor Kemp, Judge Steve Tribble and Chamber officials for the Community Brand Unveiling and Proclamation Ceremony at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 12, 2008. The event is sponsored by Bradford Square Mall. During the week, members of the Branding Committee will participate in several functions to distribute information and logo items pertaining to the new community brand. |
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| The Pennyroyal Area Museum Spring Tea Fundraiser: The Pennyroyal Area Museum is having a Spring Tea on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer and welcome springtime with a nice cup of tea. Guest speaker will be Alethia Prettyman from Bramble & Bee Farm of north Christian County. Alethia will share "Honeybee Tales". The cost for this fund-raiser tea is $12 per person in advance, or $15 at the door. Price includes tea, delicious treats and program. The Museum is located at 217 East Ninth Street in downtown Hopkinsville. Call 887- 4270 for more information. |
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| Make Your Mark Karaoke Contest at Little Rivers Days: On Saturday, May 17, 2008 come out and show your stuff at the Little River Days Make Your Mark Karaoke Contest, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cash prizes of $100 and $50 will be awarded to the first and second place winners, respectively. The contest is sponsored by Planters Bank and Trio Signs and is open to everyone. Little River Days Festival runs from from Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18, 2008 in Little River Park, Downtown Hopkinsville. |
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| Dean Boggess Scholarship Offered: The Dean Boggess Scholarship is being offered through the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Requirements include: 1. Applicant must be a high school graduate from a Christian County school; 2. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at Hopkinsville Community College or Murray State University at Hopkinsville Campus; 3. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, preferably enrolled in a curriculum that prepares for a career as an office professional. Applications are available at BB&T Northwest Branch on North Drive or Pennyroyal Mental Health Office at Hammond Plaza and must be submitted no later than May 31, 2008. For more information, contact Bernida Belcher at 270-887-2299 or bbelcher@bbt.com. |
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| New Leadership Courses through Chamber University! Visit www.hopkinsvillechamber.com to learn more about the exciting new Lifelong Leadership Program (LLP) offered through Hopkinsville Community College and the Chamber University. For more information, contact Carter Hendricks at 270-885-9096, or chendricks@hopkinsvillechamber.com. |
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Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Calendar of Events: The Calendar of Events is maintained by the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitor's Bureau in an effort to apprise residents and visitors of upcoming tourism and entertainment opportunities. Check the calendar at www.visithopkinsville.com. You are invited to submit or update your group's activities by calling 270-885-9096 or by e-mail tourism@visithopkinsville.com. |
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| The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit the content of this publication. |
Terrye Doyle
Executive Assistant
Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce
tdoyle@commercecenter.org
(270) 885-9096 (office)
(270) 885-2059 (fax)
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