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RECLAIMING

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Leadership SEK visits reclaimed mine sites and learn how the sites can still support the region

JUNE 2014

June 2014, Volume VII, Issue XII

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Inside the Chamber Hard Work Pays Off For Local Students..................................................3 Recipients..............................................................................................4 SOAR Event Hosted by Chamber............................................................5 Kate Hensley Joins SEKC Staff................................................................5

Chamber Connections

Leadership Southeast Kentucky Visits Reclaimed Mine Sites ..............6 Ambassador Club - June.........................................................................7 Membership 101......................................................................................8 June Surprise Patrol................................................................................8 Chamber Welcomes New Members .......................................................9

Economic Development Local Teen Wins Entreprenuer Pitch Contest .....................................10

Your Government SEK Chamber’s Statement on Potential EPA Regulation....................11 H.O.M.E. Receives $7.5 Million..............................................................11 SOAR Launches New Website...............................................................11

2013-2014 Officers & Executive Board Members Chairman: John Blackburn (First Commonwealth Bank) Chairman Elect: Shadd Walters (US Bank) Vice Chairman: Rick Newsom (Community Trust Bank) Treasurer: Lynette Schindler (Lynette Schindler, CPA) Secretary: Joel Thornbury (Care More Pharmacy) Immediate Past Chairman: Tracy Syck (Shred All Documents) JR Blackburn (Merrill Lynch) Keith Casebolt (Casebolt Broadcasting and Marketing) James D. England (Peoples Insurance Agency) Brad Hall (AEP-Kentucky Power)

Board of Directors Bev Scarberry (Foothills Broadband) Brad Hall (AEP - Kentucky Power) Bruce Walters (Bruce Walters Ford) Charles McGlothen (Walmart) David Stratton (Stratton Law Firm) Greg Kiser (Three Rivers Medical Center) Grayson Smith (Salyersville Independent) J.R. Blackburn (Merrill Lynch) James D. England (Peoples Insurance Agency) James Hurley (University of Pikeville) Jeff Vanderbeck (Appalachian News-Express) Jennifer Brown (Redd, Brown, & Williams) Jim Workman (Eruption Technologies) Joe Adams (Pikeville Coca-Cola) Joel Thornbury (Care More Pharmacy) Keith Casebolt (Casebolt Broadcasting and Marketing) Laura Damron (Pikeville Medical Center) Mike Harris (Pepsi) Mike McCoy (Bank of Hindman) Neil Middleton (WYMT-TV) Rick Newsom (Community Trust Bank) Sam Carter (TECO Coal Company) Sandra Johnson-Penix (The Benefits Firm) Skip Holmes (Fairway Outdoor Advertising)

Chamber Staff Jared Arnett: President/CEO Jacob Colley: VP-Operations Pam Mullins: Accounting Manager Kelly Rowe: Events and Programs Manager Grace Nelson: Membership Development Manager Kate Hensley: Communications Manager

Hard Work Pays Off For Local Students

On Thursday, May 29, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2014 Work Ethic Award Reception sponsored by Citizens Naitonal Bank and Wal-Mart. This reception honored high school seniors that completed the Chamber’s Work Ethic Program. Over 120 students from 10 high schools in the region completed the rigorous program and were invited to the reception to celebrate their accomplishments. Students sign up for the extensive program in September of their Senior year. They find a sponsoring teach at their school and throughout a six-month period are judged on and scored by their teacher and guidance counselor based on the areas of attendance, punctuality, self-discipline, academics, dependability, respectfulness, cooperation, and community service. Upon completion of the Work Ethic Program, those seniors are eligible to submit an essay for a chance to win a $500 scholarship compliments of our scholarship sponsor companies, Citizens National Bank, Pikeville Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, and

Wal-Mart. The winners of the 2014 Work Ethic Award Scholarships are: Caitlyn Hunt and Taylor Runyon from Belfry High School; Kala Thornsbury from Lawrence County High School; and Alyssa Maynard from Sheldon Clark High School. Congratulations to our winners and to all of the students who completed the Work Ethic Program. Jared Arnett, President/CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce issued a challenge to the students in attendance. Arnett presented a video that explained the issues facing their generation, such as dependence on technology. “Strive to be better than the stereotypes and common misconceptions of your generation,” Arnett said. “You have already set yourself apart by winning this Work Ethic Award.” A full list of winners is located on the next page. Congratulations to all of those that completed the program.

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INSIDE THE CHAMBER

WORK ETHIC AWARD RECIPIENTS Belfry High School Staci Coleman,Caitlyn Hunt,Taylor Runyon

Alexandria Adams, Brandi Blackburn, Adam Cavins, Kayla Leedy, Kristen Parring, Vanessa Pigmon, Brooke Spillman, Kala Thornsbury

Cordia High School Savannah Green, Melanie Hoskins, Rode- Phelps High School ria Rhodes, Britt Smith, Corey Smith Hayley Collins, Teresa Darnell, Austin McClanahan, Kacie Smith East Ridge High School Jordan Adkins, Makayla Bartley, Ryan Pike County Central Bartley, Steven Chase Bartley, Mandy Jo High School Belcher, Olivia Belcher, Evan BlankenKaitlyn Childers, Megan Coleman, ship, Christopher Cole, Brent Coleman, William Coleman, Haley Damron, Abby Derrick Steven Coleman, Nathaniel Little, Kaitlin Preston, Eli Rowe, Tannor Coleman, Julie Damron, Markus FreeSammons man, Kelsie Fuller, Jordan Griffith, Cheyenne Hamilton, Laurie Higdon, Rachael Pikeville High School Justice, Tyler Justice, Dean Keene, Selena Anna Kowalok, Dalton Stanley, Braeden Lester, Nathan Chase Little, Savannah McNulty Looney, Collin McCoy, Morgan Miller, Christopher Mullins, Randall Mullins, Shelby Valley High School Alyssa Palardy, Jacob Potter, Matthew Haley Adams, Brittany Addington, Dylan Ramey, Zachary Ratliff, Kristen Rowe, Addington, Blake Adkins, Mason BowlJames Gunner Sesco, Jacob Sifers, Nola ing, Daniele Delauder, Austin Fuller, Skeens, Ashley Slone, Aleshia Sparks, Allen Chase Hampton, Jessica Holland, Zachary Stevens, Karlee Stiltner, Cody Jordan Ingram, Elizabeth Johnson, Sullivan, Tyler Sullivan, Cassidy Tackett, Hannah Johnson, Austin Moore, Kayla Joshua Thacker, Terry Thacker, Casey Mullins, Vincent Myers, Makayla Peace, Wallace, Alex Wright, Morgan Wright Cierra Riddle, Corey Rogers, Rachel Smith, Jacob Sword, Christian Tackett, Knott County Central Kennedy Tucker, Amanda Werner High School Lakeisha Amburgey, Candis Bates, BritSheldon Clark High School tany Collins, Johnna Dobson, Zachary Rachel Evans, Bridgette Fitch, Dustin King, Lynette Napier, Bethany Perkins, Hall, Madaline Jude, Cassie Kearby, AlKourtney Slone, Natalie Young yssa Maynard, Bethany Meeks, Sh aania Mollette, Hope Mills, Martina Stacy Lawrence County High School Matthew Toler

PRESENTING SPONSORS

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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

INSIDE THE CHAMBER

SEKC HOSTS SOAR EVENT

On Tuesday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. the Southeast Kentucky Chamber and University of Pikeville’s Innovation Network Office co-hosted a SOAR Business Incubation Listening Session. Local entrepreneurs were invited to attend and discuss topics and issues that they face in the region. Jared Arnett, CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber, lead the discussion. Arnett is the chair of the Business Incubation working group that is a part of the SOAR initiative. The event was held at the SEKC Community Room in the Garfield House. Over 15 entrepreneurs sat down to discuss the future of our region and economic development. One major area of discussion was about creating entrepreneurs in our region. Attendees conversed about cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship within the region and connecting potential entrepreneurs with

existing entrepreneurship networks. Another major discussion topic was bringing entrepreneurs to our region. The entrepreneurs discussed ideas for attraction and recruitment of current entrepreneurs to relocate to our region and how to encourage entrepreneurs to start businesses that are creating products and services that can be sold or exported outside of the region. Launched in 2013, the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) initiative was created to help the region develop and put into action new locally-oriented strategies. It was created by Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers. The next SOAR Business Incubation Listening Session will be held on July 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Somerset at the Pulaski County Library.

KATE HENSLEY JOINS SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY CHAMBER STAFF

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the newest member of their staff, Kate Hensley. Hensley will be filling the position of Communications Manager. In her new role, Hensley will be keeping the community informed with what is going on with the SEKC through the SEKC website, social media, news releases, etc. In May, she graduated, cum laude, from High Point University, in High Point, North Carolina, with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications and Graphic Design. While at HPU, Kate was extremely involved on campus and in the High Point community. She held various positions in several organizations, including Publicity Chair for the Student Government Association and Vice President of the Gamma Zeta chapter of Phi

Mu Fraternity. Kate also worked for High Point University as an Admissions Counselors’ Assistant and Communications Intern. In her last semester at HPU, she was also an intern at Creative Services, a graphic design and public relations agency. “Kate’s education and experience makes her a great fit for our organization and we are excited to welcome her to our team,” said Jared Arnett, CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. “She will not only help our chamber grow, but will play a pivotal role as work to grow the economy of eastern Kentucky.” Being a Pikeville native, Kate is excited to be able to serve in the region where she was raised. “Since I have been at school for four years, a lot of progress has been made in our region. It’s thrilling to come home and be able to serve and be a part of this progress,” said Hensley. To contact Kate, please send an email to [email protected] or call the Chamber at (606) 432-5504.

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY VISITS RECLAIMED MINING SITES

On June 12, 2014, Leadership Southeast Kentucky held

its latest session on the potential for economic opportunities on post-mining sites. Over 20 people from the class visited locations that have succeeded in reclaiming mine sites to create productive businesses and reforest the region. The tour was organized by John Justice of CEDAR. The class started their tour at D & D Ranch in Perry County. The ranch was created after Pine Branch Coal Sales mined the site. The Perry County ranch has 800 to 1,000 acres of pasture to raise over 300 cattle. Since 1989, D & D Ranch has added over a million dollars to the economy. What once was home to a strip mine is now the site of a thriving business for the region.

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The class was able to discuss how reclaimed mine sites can help our economy develop. The class then visited reforestation research sites. Reforestation experts explained how formerly mined lands are re-established to create healthy and productive forests. The class was able to see how reforestation sites can not only help the economy, but the environment as well. The sites play an important role in flood control, water quality, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. The mined land can support renewable and sustainable resources of forests, watersheds, and wildlife. “The tours were an eye-opening experience for many of the Leadership Southeast Kentucky class,” said Jacob Colley, Vice President of Operations

CHAMBER CONNECTIONS From left to right (front row) Kelly Rowe, Gabe Penn, Debbie Chapman, Charles Moore, Tiffani Ballard, Kim Jackson, Brandt Spears, and Dr. Donald Graves (back row) Candi Gilley, Glenn Spradlin and son, Kevin Roberts, Jared Arnett, Jacob Colley, Paul Rothman, Jeffrey Justice, Dr. Chris Barton

at the Chamber. “As we saw today through the reforestation efforts and cattle ranch, innovative thinking can be potential for economic development opportunities on the thousands of acres of surface mine sites in our region.” The leadership class of 2014 will end next month with a Kentucky Power plant tour. In August, the class will be recognized at the Chamber’s 57th Annual Awards Banquet. Applications will be available August 1 for next year’s leadership class. For further information, please contact the Chamber offices at (606) 432-5504.

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

MEMBERSHIP 101

SEK CHAMBER JUNE AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

On Tuesday, June 10, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber invited its newest members to participate in a crash course on the Chamber. Since the addition of the new Membership Development Manager, Grace Nelson, the Chamber has added over 25 new members in two months. The Chamber hosted Membership 101, a comprehensive new member orientation, to help their newest members become active and involved within the Chamber. Some of the newest members to attend were Passport Health Plan, Buckingham Place, and AEP- Kentucky Power Business Incentives. Membership 101 also acted as a refresher for long-time members such as Dr. Bailey’s office and Hospice of the Bluegrass. The event was lead by Jacob Colley, Vice President of Operations for the Southeast Kentucky Chamber. “We had a great turnout for the event. We host this quarterly and target it to our newest members to ensure they have a complete overview of our events and programs, professional development opportunities, marketing options, insurance and office supply discounts, and political advocacy efforts. All attendees left with a better understanding of what the Chamber is and the value their investment provides to their business and the overall community.” The next Membership 101 event will be held in August. Members can register at sekchamber.com.

JUNE SURPRISE PATROL

Kevin L. Roberts East Kentucky Exposition Center

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The SEKC Ambassador Club surprised our friends at Cindy C. Smith, D.M.D. as well as our friends at Creative Lighting and Bath in downtown Pikeville this month. Ambassadors that participated in March’s surprise included: Ellen Blackburn, Kate Hensley, Jacob Colley, Kevin Roberts, April Damron, George Prater, Shelbie Studer and Waylon Nelson. For more information about the Ambassador Club, please contact Jacob Colley, Vice President Chamber Operations, at jacob.colley@ sekchamber.com. Be on the lookout next month. We may just stop by your business!

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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Law Offices of Johnson Crump and Jiffy Laundry & Tanning are excited to join the Southeast Kentucky Chamber

Law Offices of Johnson Crump

Charter Members, thank you for your continuous support! Chairman’s Circle

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome its newest member, the Law Offices of Johnson Crump. Since 2011 managing partner, Charles Johnson, have been providing law services specializing in elder law, estate planning, and asset protection in the region. He has a long history of working in the disability community with over 28 years of experience. Born and raised in eastern Kentucky, Johnson’s passion for his job comes from the people of the region. He works with senior citizens and middle-aged clients to save and protect their assets. He has the experience and passion to take care of those that matter most. “When a loved one is facing long-term care and people think they are going to lose everything, we show them how we will protect their assets, save their home, and money,” Johnson said. He and JC Law are excited to begin working with the Chamber and looks forward to connecting with other members and serving the region. To contact Charles Johnson, JC Law’s office is located downtown at 161 Second Street as well as an office in Lexington, KY at 271 W. Short St. Suite 409 or online at www.jcwhlaw.com.

Jiffy Laundry and Tanning

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome its newest member, Jiffy Laundry and Tanning. They specialize in laundry, dry cleaning, and clothing alterations. Customers can use Jiffy’s tanning and hydration beds, while the caring Jiffy staff handles their clothes. Jiffy provides a wide variety of tanning lotions for sale as well as University of Kentucky merchandise. They have quality equipment to help any customer and their clothes look their best. The staff has been providing dry cleaning and laundry services since the 1950’s. In 1985, it was purchased by its current owner, Debra Huffman. Today, Jiffy Laundry and Tanning offer the cleaning of cloths for busy lives in a “jiffy.” Their main goal is pleasing their customers from all over the region. “We are always open to any customers and have people from all over the city and county. We reach out to surrounding counties by making deliveries. We go to Salyersville, Hindman, Hazard, Whitesburg, and are working on other areas,” Huffman said. Jiffy Laundry and Tanning is located on 185 South Mayo Trail between Peking Express and Speed Way. To contact Jiffy Laundry and Tanning, call them at (606) 437-4158.

Founder’s Circle AAA Real Estate Busy Bee Septic Systems Economy Drug Pamela C. Howard, PT Lynette Schindler CPA, PSC ShredAll Documents Vantage Point, Inc. Peoples Insurance BUSINESS CALL | 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Local Teen Wins Entreprenuer Pitch Competition An eastern Kentucky entrepreneur has received a significant boost in starting her business. Shannon Mullins presented her idea, My Status Bracelet, to a panel of local judges during the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s entrepreneur pitch competition in Pikeville. For her award-winning idea, Mullins received a cash prize and the opportunity to present her business to the Kentucky Angel Investors Network in Frankfort later this year. “I would like to thank the Kentucky Innovation Network for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to growing my business and I would like to encourage others to pursue their dreams,” said Mullins. My Status Bracelet is designed to not only make a fashion statement, but to inform others of your current relationship status. By selecting different slides in the bracelet, you can let other know if you are Single, Taken, “?” for secret or if you have

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a Crush. Coordinating letters will display your “Status.” My Status Bracelet is currently looking for a quality manufacturer so that she can increase sales and expand her business. She has hopes to start expanding through the local high schools. Mullins was one of eight entrepreneurs to participate in Tuesday’s competition. Participants had 10 minutes to present their business idea to the judges. “Since the recent opening of the Pikeville office, we are impressed with the variety of businesses we have begun to assist,” said David Snow, Director of the newly opened Pikeville Innovation Network Office, “Our pitch competition exemplified the strength of the entrepreneurial spirit in eastern Kentucky and the collective involvement of the people in our region who made this event a success.” Pikeville was the second stop on the competition circuit. Events also will be held in Murray, Elizabethtown, Richmond, Covington, Lexington and Louis-

ville later this summer. The event is sponsored by the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, along with the Kentucky Angels Network and the Kentucky Innovation Network. For more information on the competition, visit kyinnovation.com Last year, the Cabinet successfully launched the Kentucky Angel Investors Network. Kentucky Angels brings new ventures and accredited investors together via monthly online meetings, providing investors access to form deals and partnerships with entrepreneurs statewide. Membership is open to those accredited investors in and outside the state who are passionate about investing in Kentucky companies. To learn more about Kentucky Angels, visit www.kyangels.net Learn more about My Status Bracelet at shop.mystatusbracelet.com

YOUR GOVERNMENT

Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Statement On Potential New EPA Regulation In a recent interview EPA Chief, Gina McCarthy, stated that the Clean Power Program was in fact a “War on Coal.” The latest overreaching proposal by the Obama administration to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 will have an extreme impact on eastern Kentucky. The impact will be felt in eastern Kentucky’s economy more than anywhere else in the Commonwealth and country. This proposed regulation will result in even more drastic job losses in the already beaten down coal industry. Also, the region’s surviving businesses inevitably will see higher utility rates and decreased revenues. Additionally, the region’s people will feel significant impact in their personal finances as monthly utility rates will rise. As a population with already extreme unemployment, the Chamber knows family budgets are already tight and increased electric bills will eliminate what little discretionary income was available and

force families to necessity only budgets. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is committed to fighting and standing up for the region’s businesses and people. This proposal is lining up to be yet another unavoidable obstacle to overcome and the Chamber will advocate and support any and all efforts that can help lessen the blow to the region’s employers and families. The new announcement conveys that now, more than ever, any and all initiatives that will begin the process to diversify the region’s economy must be given the upmost attention and moved forward as quickly as possible.

H.O.M.E. Recieves $7.5 Million

SOAR Launches New Website

An Eastern Kentucky job program will receive access to an additional $7.5 million to help deal with deep layoffs in the coal industry. The Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, which provides services in 23 counties, announced the grant from the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday. The money will help EKCEP continue its program called Hiring Our Miners Everyday, or H.O.M.E. Coal companies in Eastern Kentucky have cut more than 7,000 jobs since early 2012, or nearly half the coal jobs in the region. The H.O.M.E program provides job training and other services to laid-off miners and their spouses. Nearly 2,000 people have enrolled in the initiative; of those, about 900 have gotten new jobs and more than 600 are in job training, according to the employment program. “This new funding will allow us to continue to meet the workforce needs of our region’s unemployed miners in a time of unprecedented need,” Jeff Whitehead, head of the program, said in a news release. Whitehead credited Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell; U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Somerset; and Gov. Steve Beshear, a Democrat, for their support of the H.O.M.E. initiative and the grant from the Obama Administration. The Department of Labor awarded the employment program $5.2 million last year to help miners. The agency has drawn down $3.7 million of that so far. The new grant brings the total available to the agency to $11.3 million.

A website that supports the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) initiative – a public-private endeavor to improve the overall economy and quality of life for Kentucky’s Appalachia region— is now available for citizens across the Commonwealth to access the latest SOAR news, meeting information and more. The new website, www.soar-ky.org, is a key component of SOAR’s commitment to engage the public and provide transparency in all its efforts. It features several sections with information including a plan of work for 2014, a calendar of upcoming meetings and events, regional success stories and up-to-date news. Also included are descriptions of SOAR working groups, meeting notes and biographies of working group chairs and SOAR’s executive committee. The site highlights many ways for citizens to stay connected with SOAR through social media and places for public input and comments. People will also be able to access SOAR’s ongoing work through archived reports, data, media, and presentations from meetings and events. SOAR working groups will be meeting throughout the summer and the next SOAR joint committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for July. Connect with SOAR on Facebook @ShapingOurAppalachianRegion and on Twitter @SOAR_EKY. To contact the SOAR office, call 606-444-5127 or 606-437-5127. BUSINESS CALL | 11

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Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events June 2014 30 Social Media for Beginners - Community Technology Center-Room 125, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

July 2014 1 Mitch McConnell Reception Presented by Appalachain Wireless

4 Independence Day - Chamber CLOSED 10 Leadership SEKY - Kentucky Power Plant Tour 15 Economic Developoment Committee Meeting Chamber, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

24 Annual Business Meeting, Landmark Inn of Pikeville 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

29 Eggs and Issues, 7:30 -9:00 a.m.

August 2014

5 Membership 101 - Chamber Community Room, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 7 TransAmerica Ribboncutting 21 Annual Banquet - East Kentucky Exposition Center, 6:00 p.m.

178 College Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 www.sekchamber.com Phone: (877) 738-4400 FAX: (606) 432-7295

June 30th 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Community Technology Center, Room 125 Free - Everyone welcome Hosted by the University of Pikeville’s Coleman College of Business. For more information or to register, visit http://pikevillesocial.eventbrite.com/