July 2015

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July 2015

PLI CONCLUDES INAUGURAL YEAR New Board Members Installed | Ribbon Cuttings | Johnson Co. Flood Relief Info

July 2015 - Volume IX, Issue I

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Inside the Chamber Colley Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management... 3 PLI Concludes Inaugural Year With Regional Tourism Experience............ 4 Chamber Installs New Board Members at Business Meeting..................... 6 Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cuttings................................................................. 8 Chamber Prepares to Award Local Businesses at 58th Annual Awards Banquet........................................................................................................ 9

Chamber Connections Regional Organizations Partner to Help Raise Money for Flood Victims in Johnson County......................................................................................... 10 Drug Testing Centers of America Joins the Chamber............................... 11

Events Calendar............................................................................................. 12

2015-2016 Executive Committee

Chairman: Shadd Walters US Bank Chairman Elect: Rick Newsom Community Trust Bank Vice Chairman: Brad Hall Kentucky Power Treasurer: Lynette Schindler Lynette Schindler, CPA Secretary: James D. England Peoples Insurance Immediate Past Chairman: John Blackburn First Commonwealth Bank Jennifer Brown Day Redd, Brown, & Williams Joel Thornbury Nova Pharmacy Howard Roberts University of Pikeville Sam Carter TECO Coal

Board of Directors

Mike Alexander Hilton Garden Inn - Pikeville David Baird Baird & Baird Russ Barker Appalachian Regional Healthcare Barry Clark Transamerica Agency Network Laura Damron Pikeville Medical Center Kevin Elam Food City Philip Elswick Summit Engineering W. Allen Gillum Appalachian Wireless Mike Harris Pepsi Jim Hobbs Citizens National Bank Neil Middleton WYMT-TV Tony Mullins BT Media Group, LLC Paul David Slater SNF-Flomin Coal Dr. G. Devin Stephenson Big Sandy Community and Technical College David Stratton Stratton Law Firm Tracy Syck Shred-All Documents Jeff Vanderbeck Appalachian News-Express Randy Walters Wlaters Auto Group Jim Workman Community Trust Bank Shannon Wright Wright Concrete

Chamber Staff

Jacob Colley: President/CEO Pam Mullins: Accounting Manager Kelly Rowe: Events & Programs Manager Abigail Gibson: Communications Manager

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

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Colley Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Jacob Colley President/CEO, of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the Southeast Institute site in Athens, GA. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” “IOM is a phenomenal program with top-notch instructors,” said Colley. “I feel that I have left my first year with a better understanding of my organization and myself as a leader. I look forward to the next three years of developing skills and gaining knowledge to ensure our Chamber is as innovative and effective in achieving our mission of serving the business community of the region.” Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four week long sessions at five different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s longterm competitiveness by addressing developments that affect our nation, our economy, and the global business environment.

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

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PLI Concludes Inaugural Year With Regional Tourism Experience The Patton Leadership Institute class met on July 9 for their last session in the inaugural year of the Chamber’s professional development and leadership program. The class started their day at the White Lightening Zip Line in Pikeville with a thrilling regional tourism experience. It was the first time zip lining for several PLI class members. “It was my first time zip lining and it was awesome! At first I was a little nervous but afterwards it was like a rush and was very enjoyable. Being so high up gave you a great view,” said Grace Nelson, Community Liaison – Eastern Region for Anthem BCBS Medicaid. It was also PLI class member, Terri Mullins first time zip lining. Mullins is the owner to BT Media Group, a regional video production company. “It was extremely fun! I definitely know now that I like zip lining and would 4 | BUSINESS CALL

want to go again. Beautiful mountains are what make up our region and the White Lightening Zip Line runs through our mountains, so you are able to experience the serene Appalachian Mountains that make up part of our region,” said Mullins. The class then visited Jenny Wiley Theatre in downtown Pikeville. Jenny Wiley Theatre, the region’s largest professional theatre, has provided quality theatre to the region for over 50 years. Marty Childers, Executive Director at Jenny Wiley Theatre gave a tour of the indoor facility in downtown Pikeville and discussed briefly about the differences between the new indoor Main Stage Theatre in Pikeville and the amphitheatre located in Prestonsburg, Ky. at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Regarding the new facility in Pikeville, Childers stated, “We wanted a space we could use for multiple functions. That’s why we chose retractable seats; it

can be very versatile. It is amazing that we have this space in Pikeville. The space can be very functional and you can do a lot of things with it.” Jenny Wiley Theatre is planning on hosting comedy nights and concerts in the near future. For wonderful productions, please take some time and visit Jenny Wiley Theatre. Upcoming shows include Shrek the Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin Jr. and Legally Blonde Jr. For show times or questions, please call (606) 886-9274 or visit jwtheatre.com. Next the class heard from Ryan Jones, Project Coordinator for Alltech. Alltech was founded in 1980 by Irish biochemist and entrepreneur Dr. Pearse Lyons. Alltech is a leading global biotechnology company whose mission is to improve the health and performance of people, animals and plants through natural nutrition

INSIDE THE CHAMBER and scientific innovation. Jones spoke about the Dueling Barrel’s Brewery and Distillery, which will open in Pikeville of fall 2016. Dueling Barrel’s will be Alltech’s second distillery and first distillery in Eastern Kentucky. They will be able to brew/distill 45,000 barrels at Dueling Barrel’s. The new facility will create a minimum of 5-10 jobs starting out, but Alltech has growth plans for Eastern Kentucky. Jones briefly discussed two new beers, Pikeville Ale and Pikeville Porter, which will be available in the Dueling Barrel’s Brewery and Distillery facility. For more information about Alltech’s new project in Pikeville, please visit duelingbarrels.com. The PLI class then heard from President/CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Jacob S. Colley. Colley discussed how tourism and the travel industry contributed over $13 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2014, and how the 2014 tourism industry generated nearly $1.37 billion in tax revenues to the

state and local government. The majority of the counties in the Chamber’s footprint saw gains in revenue and most likely can look for this to continue. “It will be interesting to see over the next few years how the tourism industry will grow in Eastern Kentucky. The region has several initiatives working to increase this sector of our economy, particularly the new brewery and distillery, Dueling Barrels, coming to Pikeville. I think Dueling Barrels will really help promote the region, and will bring in more tourism dollars to our area,” said Jacob S. Colley, President/CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. To end the day, the PLI class participated in the popular Hatfield-McCoy Walking Tour through downtown Pikeville with tour guide, Betty Tackett. Pike County is home to most of the significant Hatfield and McCoy feud sites. Pikeville/Pike County offers a self-guided and guided tour of these interesting historic locales. For more information about

the Hatfield-McCoy Tour you can visit tourpikecounty.com or call (800) 8447453. It was the Patton Leadership Institutes last session of the nine month program. In August, the class will graduate and be recognized for completing the program at the Chamber’s 58th Annual Awards Banquet. Applications will be available July 22 for next year’s Patton Leadership Institute class. For further information, please contact the Chamber office at (606) 4325504. The Patton Leadership Institute is the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s flagship professional development program that seeks to strengthen the future leadership in regional organizations by developing emerging talent into quality leaders. PLI is presented by Appalachian Wireless, Food City, and the University of Pikeville. For more information on the Patton Leadership Institute, visit www.pattonli.org.

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Chamber Installs New Board Members at Business Meeting

Each fiscal year the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce introduces eight Chamber members to its Board of Directors to serve a three year term. The new directors are installed at the Annual Business Meeting. This year, the meeting was held at the Green Meadow Country Club in Pikeville and was sponsored by AEP Kentucky Power’s Commercial Incentive Program. The Operations Manager, David Richard attended the event to welcome the new board of directors, congratulate the outgoing board members, and explain how the AEP Kentucky Power’s Commercial Incentive Program can benefit businesses through offering a convenient way to receive funding for common energy efficiency projects. It provides financial incentives to business customers who implement qualified energy-efficient improvements and technologies. The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Shadd Walters, introduced the Chamber’s newest directors: Barry Clark (Transamerica Agency Network), Dr. G. Devin Stephenson (Big Sandy Community and Technical College), Kevin Elam (Food City), Mike Alexander (Hilton Garden Inn of Pikeville), Randy Walters (Walters Auto Group), Sam Carter (TECO Coal Company), Tony Mullins (BT Media Group), and Tracy Syck (Shred-All Documents). These individuals will serve the Chamber’s Board of Directors until June 30, 2018. During the 2015 Annual Business Meeting the outgoing Board of Directors were recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout their term. The outgoing Board of Directors includes: Brad Hall (Kentucky Power), Bruce Walters (Bruce Walters Ford Lincoln Kia), James D. England (Peoples Insurance), Joe Adams (Pikeville Coca Cola), JR Blackburn (Merrill Lynch), Mike McCoy (MCNB), Rick Newsom (Community Trust Bank), and Skip Holmes (Fairway Outdoor Advertising). “We are thankful for the commitment and enthusiasm instilled by our board. Our board has set great goals for the Chamber and they have worked diligently with us to see those through. Although we hate to see eight wonderful board members’ terms end, we are ecstatic about eight new perspectives in the upcoming year,” said Jacob S. Colley, President/CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

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Kentucky Power Commercial Incentive Program

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Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cuttings Roasted Coffee and Café

Roasted Coffee and Café, located at the corner of Hambley Boulevard and Huffman Avenue in downtown Pikeville, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Tuesday, July 7 with a ribbon cutting. The business owners, James and Michelle Sword and son Daegan Sword were joined by an abundance of local business leaders. The café specializes in handcrafted specialty coffees. Roasted is the only coffee shop in Pikeville, Kentucky to grind their own coffee beans and sell handcrafted drinks. They also sell soups, salads, sandwiches, and homemade sweets. Everything is made to order and fresh. “We are tickled and blessed to have been here for a year. You can see how the seasons change with the people and the coffee. We have learned a lot as far as what people like and what people are looking for. We try to alter our menu for what people want and things our customers ask for,” said Michelle Sword, Owner. Roasted is a small cozy and quaint café, where friends and colleagues can mingle. “I love our relationship with our customers. We include guests in our conversations and the customers include us in their conversations,” said James Sword, Owner. Roasted is located at 787 Hambley Boulevard, Pikeville, Ky. For more information regarding hours, menu, and specials, follow Roasted Coffee and Café on Facebook or call (606) 2533035. 8 | BUSINESS CALL

My Sweet Treats & More

On Tuesday, July 14, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at My Sweet Treats & More. My Sweet Treats & More opened in March 2015 and is a family owned and operated business. They specialize in delicious hand scooped ice-cream, milkshakes, homemade sweets, freshly ground hamburgers, plus other great menu items. Deanna Mullins, Owner of My Sweet Treats, has worked in and around restaurants her entire life and had always hoped to enter the family business and open a restaurant of her own. Following in her family’s footsteps, and specifically her grandmother’s, who owned and operated several small diners, Mullins hopes to make her family proud. Mullins, born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, says the passion for her job comes from the people of the region. “I want to provide a cozy and inviting restaurant for families to come and enjoy a fresh home cooked meal within a reasonable price range,” said Mullins, Owner. “We plan on expanding and growing in the near future, as well as, doing more catering.” My Sweet Treats & More is located at 5171 N. Mayo Trail, Unit A, Pikeville, Ky. For more information regarding hours, menu, and specials, follow My Sweet Treats & More on Facebook or call (606) 432-8569.

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Local Businesses Celebrate Anniversaries and Grand Openings with the Southeast Kentucky Chamber

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Chamber Prepares to Award Local Businesses at

58th Annual Awards Banquet On Thursday, August 20, at 6p.m. the Southeast Kentucky Chamber will host its 58th Annual Awards Banquet at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center. Preparation is already underway for this exciting event. Jacob S. Colley, President and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, is looking excited for this year’s banquet. “It will be an evening to reflect on eastern Kentucky’s storied past, while embracing regionalism,” said Colley. “We are very fortunate and excited to have “The Voice of the Wildcats,” Tom Leach speak at our Annual Awards Banquet.” A lot is in store for those in attendance at the Annual Awards Banquet. Headlining the event will be Tom Leach, “The Voice of the Wildcats.” There will also be a piano performance by Phillip Todd Westgate, Associate Professor of Music, University of Pikeville. Local businesses and leaders in the community will also be recognized and awarded at the event. The awards that will be given out are Outstanding Contribution, Service Organization of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year, Business Persons of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Junior Williamson Ambassador of the Year, and the Lon B. Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award. The Chamber’s Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2015 will also be recognized at the event. The premier sponsor for this event is Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Platinum Sponsors include Appalachian

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Wireless, Citizens National Bank, East Kentucky Broadcasting, and the University of Pikeville. Gold Sponsors include Above and Beyond, East Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Innovation Network, AEP Kentucky Power, and Pepsi. The Silver Sponsors are Food City, Humana CareSource, ARH (Appalachian Regional Healthcare), American National University, RBW (Redd, Brown & Williams), Signature Healthcare of Pikeville, Gearheart Communications/Intermountain Cable, and Kimper-Nova-Care More Pharmacy. Businesses can register to sponsor a table of 8 for $375 or buy individual tickets for $50. To register for the event, go to the Chamber’s website at sekchamber.com or call at (606) 432-5504.

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OPPORTUNITIES Vice President of Operations

Commonwealth Psychological Services PLLC

Membership Development Manager

Kentucky Innovation Network Pikeville Office

For more information concerning Chamber employment, please visit www.business.sekchamber.com/jobs

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

Regional Organizations Partner to Help Raise Money for Flood Victims in Johnson County

Kicking off the fundraising drives, Saturday, July 18, Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), WSIP FM, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, Floyd County Chamber of Commerce and Appalachian Wireless, hosted a radio-thon on WSIP (98.9 FM), raising more than $60,000 for those affected by the recent devastating Johnson County flood. On Sunday, July 19, East Kentucky Broadcasting, Pikeville Medical Center and Appalachian Wireless held a live radio-telethon. They raised more than $60,000 during Sunday’s tele-thon at Pikeville Medical Center; even after the initial tele-thon had ended they are still receiving donations. On Wednesday, July 22, in the Johnson County High School parking lot, Sundy Best performed a free concert to help raise money for the flood relief in Johnson County. Sundy Best saw the disaster and decided they would stop their tour to play where their fans, friends, and fellow Kentucky family needed them most. Thousands of people brought money and bags of goods. The Sundy Best benefit concert raised $50,000. Sundy Best will continue to take donations for the flood victims on their official website for the next month. Donations can be made by visiting, www.sundybest.net/home/. All proceeds raised have benefited the Johnson County Long-Term Recovery Group. Donations can be made by visiting, www. johnsoncountyfloodrelief.com. Donation bins for household items are located at Food City locations in Prestonsburg and Paintsville, where cleaning supplies, toiletries, and non-perishable food items are being collected for the victims of flooding in Johnson County. Also, the Mayo campus of BSCTC is being used by the American Red Cross as a shelter. Dr. Stephenson said the college didn’t hesitate in its decision to allow the Red Cross to utilize the Mayo campus.

Drug Testing Centers of America Joins the Chamber

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new member, Drug Testing Centers of America. Established in 2007, Drug Testing Centers of America offers a variety of services and programs. Their mission is to provide companies, families, and school systems with a professional, portable drug testing center that will enhance the work place, as well as create a safe and healthy environment. They are a locally owned business; willing to travel to various locations for company’s needs. Drug Testing Centers of America offers drug free work place programs, drug testing, alcohol testing, blood testing, physicals, drug-free workplace programs, hearing conservation programs, respirator fit testing, pulmonary function testing, and background checks. They serve several different industries including, oil and gas, coal mining, school systems, individuals, and more. Drug Testing Centers of America plans to continue to grow and make their services available to everyone. Drug Testing Centers of America can be beneficial to anyone and a reliable resource center. Drug Testing Centers of America is offering a 10% discount on services for any new clients that set up an account with them, as well as any of their existing clients who are Chamber members. Please contact Julia Barker, VP of Operations or call (606) 788 - 8378 for further information.

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PRST STD US Postage Paid Pikeville, KY Permit No. 20

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events August 2015 6 Any Hour Fitness Ribbon Cutting, 4573 N. Mayo Trail, Pikeville - 10:00 a.m.

20 Annual Banquet, Eastern Kentucky Expo Center 6:00 p.m.

24 Bit Source Open House, 375 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville

September 2015 17 Patton Leadership Institute Application Deadline 22 Chamber Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office - 11:30 a.m.

24 Chamber Board Meeting - 11:30 a.m.

178 College Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 www.sekchamber.com Phone: (606) 432-5504 FAX: (606) 432-7295