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News Release: 6/24/2022

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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
 
 
JUNE 29th -
 
MORNING MIXER @ KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU SIMPSONVILLE
 
7003 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville KY
 
POT OF GOLD EVENT!!!
 
 
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SAVE THE DATE 2022
 
  • 3rd Quarter Events
  • Aug 9th, 2022 - Networking Roundtable
  • Sept 9th, 2022 - Annual Golf Scramble
  • Sept 22nd, 2022 - Night at the Races
  • 4th Quarter Events
  • Oct 27th - Gluhwein
  • Nov 9th, 2022 - Annual Awards & Membership Luncheon
 
 
Member hosted events
June 24 - Fourth Friday Concert - Stargazer Plaza
June 25th – Shake the Lake
June 29th - Morning Mixer @ KFB Simpsonville
June 30th – UofL Health Shelbyville Blood Drive
July 2nd - VFW 4th of July Parade
July 6th – Hometown Heroes presented by Shelby Farms Senior Living
July 9th - Bagdad, Bluegrass and Barbeque
July 9 - Summer Concert - Stargazer Plaza
July 12th – Happy Hour presented by Shelby Farms Senior Living
July 15th – Lake Shelby Fish Fry
July 15-17, 22-24, 29-30 - Monty Python's Spamlot Showing
July 20th - Morning Mixer @ Independence Bank
July 27th - Morning Mixer @ Shelby Farms Senior Living
July 28th - Jubilee Breakfast
July 30 - Jubilee Celebration Car Cruise-In and Concert
August 3rd - Midday Event @ Hometown Manor
August 3rd – Horseman’s Club Charity Gala
August 5th - Clay Shoot presented by BBB
August 9th - Networking Roundtable
August 11th - Morning Mixer @ Holland Financial Group
August 13th - Bagdad, Bluegrass and Barbeque
August 13 - Summer Concert - Stargazer Plaza
August 19th – Lake Shelby Fish Fry
August 26 - Fourth Friday Concert - Stargazer Plaza
Sept 9th - Annual Golf Scramble
Sept 15-18, 22-25 - The Lion King Jr Showing
Sept 16th – Lake Shelby Fish Fry
Sept 10th - Summer Concert - Stargazer Plaza
Sept 22nd - Night at the Races (limited tickets available)
Sept 23th - Fourth Friday Concert – Stargazer
Sept 25th – 20th Annual Men’s Health Fair with UofL Health
Oct 5th - Morning Mixer @ Kentucky Spiral Ham
Oct 13th - Golf Scramble presented by BBB
Oct 18th - Morning Mixer @ Shelby Energy
Oct 27th - Gluhwein Networking
Nov 3rd - Business Expo presented by BBB
Nov 9th - Annual Awards and Member Luncheon
 
 
 
 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON EVENTS
 
Shelby County Chamber Annual Golf Scramble
 
When
Friday Sep 9, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
September 9th, 2022
8:30am Registration
9am Shotgun Start
 
Location
Weissinger Hills Golf Club
2240 Mt Eden Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
 
Fees/Admission
4 Person Team ~ $500 or $125 per person
Title - $5000 AVAILABLE
Tee Gift - $2500 AVAILABLE
Lunch - $1500 TAKEN - KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU
Breakfast - $1000 - AVAILABLE
Golf Ball - $750 - TAKEN KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU
Hole in One - $500 - TAKEN
  • STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST CO
  • UOFL HEALTH SHELBYVILLE
Range - $250 - AVAILABLE
Putting Green - $250 - 7 MORE AVAILABLE
  • KATAYAMA
Hole - $100 - 17 MORE AVAILABLE
  • SPECTRUM
Tote Bag Sponsor - TAKEN - REPUBLIC BANK
Swag Bag Sponsor - Unlimited Available
 
 
LIMITED TICKETS AVAIALABLE
 
Night at the Races is back!
September 22nd, 2022
$35 per person / $45 per person (non-member)
Credits not available for use
 
Currently seeking presenting sponsor for event, only $1500 and includes 4 FREE tickets!!
 
 
YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ EQUESTRIAN LAKES DEVELOPMENT
 
 
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OUR EVENT PHOTOS!
 
SHELBY COUNTY NEWS
 
Do you have a teenager looking to schedule their permit testing? Road test? Alive at 25?
What about looking to renew your license or get the new Real ID?
 
Well, we have you covered! Step by step directions for all that just below!
CLICK HERE FOR STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS
 
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Welcome to the Shelby County
Chamber of Commerce
Laswell Security & Automation
Kelly Kirby
 
We have over 40 combined years of experience serving Kentuckiana neighborhoods and businesses and are constantly looking for ways to bring more value to our customers. We will leave no doubt after working with us that you made the right call. From our initial consultation through installation and ongoing support, our team of security and automation pros will impress every step of the way. Our raving fans are a testament to our absolute dedication to customer satisfaction. Let Laswell Security & Automation help you bring your vision to life.
 
Hargadon Farms
Patrick Hargadon
Olivia Wildenmann
461 Buetel Lane
Waddy
 
Hargadon Farms began in 1970 when Frank and Libby Hargadon moved from west Louisville to raise their 6 (soon to be 7) children on a farm and began raising registered Angus cattle. The farm now totals a little over 900 acres and it continues as a family operation with emphasis on quality feeder cattle and replacement heifers . In the last couple of years, the family has started a small pork and goat enterprise to produce locally sourced proteins. Plans are underway to add a forage program to produce high quality hay to sell.
 
 
 
Karem Dental & Aesthetics, PLLC
Dr. Grace Karem Lloyd
502-633-3735
627 Washington St
 
We're a boutique dental studio located in downtown Shelbyville. When you decide to put your oral health into our hands, it immediately becomes our number one priority. We promise to treat you like family. Give us a call to find out how we can help you today!
 
Growbys LLC, dba Growby's RTO Home Furnishing
Brian Grow
812-583-4352
1225 Rabbittsville Rd
Mitchell IN
 
Growby's RTO Home Furnishings was established in 2003 in Bedford , Indiana. Our Mitchell Store opened in 2006. Owner, Brian Grow, has been in the Rent to Own business in Lawrence county for 25 years. "It has been an honor and great experience to serve and become friends with all of our loyal customers!"
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We carry name brand, quality merchandise such as Ashley Furniture, Catnapper, Sony, Dell, HP, LG, Samsung, Frigidaire, Kenmore, and even Musical Instruments for you to find the perfect items for your needs. With flexible payment options, up to Six months Same As Cash Options, and no credit hassles or long term obligations, Growby's RTO will "WOW" you! Our number one goal is your continued loyalty, therefore you WILL be treated as if you are in a 5 star establishment!
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We provide any way our customers want to buy, whether rent-to-own, 6 month same-as-cash, or retail. When you purchase from Growby's you don't just get a product, we provide our unmatched service. All of our rentals come with free delivery and setup, free service, no credit checks, no obligation (cancel at anytime), no debt incurred. Delivery and setup for retail purchases are a fraction of our big box store competitors. 
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At Growby's, we break the stereotypes of the rent-to-own industry and show our customers what it should be by providing high end brands such as Catnapper, Bowles, Whirlpool, Samsung, and LG and allowing our customers to purchase any way they want to buy whether rent-to-own, 6 months same-as-cash, or retail.
 
 
 
Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, Inc.
Kim Embrey Hill
207 Washington Street
Shelbyville
 
MPCAA is part of a national movement created in 1964 with the passing of the Economic Opportunity Act. Community Action Agencies work on behalf of individuals and families to help them improve their daily living situations and to stabilize the family unit.
Community Action is about real people: the individuals who volunteer time and money; the individuals and families who find a road out of poverty into self-sufficiency; and the agencies themselves whose dedicated staff encourage and inspire.
 
 
Top Tier Mobile Gaming
Morice Smith
 
Top Tier Mobile Gaming is a Mobile gaming service that aims to bring the latest and greatest video games to your door step...with a huge selection of games to choose from old and new you'll be sure to have hours of fun..we offer an array of game
 
 
NextHome Custom Realty
Cassidy Eden
502-320-7750
6983 Shelbyville Road, Simpsonville
 
NextHome Custom Realty is located in downtown Simpsonville at 6983 Shelbyville Road - they also have an office in Frankfort at 1801 Louisville Road. The Simpsonville location will be open for appointments - walk-ins are always welcome if someone is there. Frankfort has staffed hours of Mon.,Wed., Fri. 9-2 and Tue., Thur. 9-5. The Broker Associate managing the Simpsonville location is Cassidy Eden, she can be reached directly at 502.320.7750 or cassidy.nexthome@gmail.com. NextHome Custom Realty strives to provide the utmost in knowledge, support and ease to their customers and clients while building relationships and making friends along the way. Hence the name, their services are custom because they understand every client has different goals and needs for their buying or selling journey. The same goes for any of their NextHome REALTORS® - their success and happiness is the goal and NextHome is confident their tools and culture can provide that. With the feel of a local, family owned and operated business and the resources of a large franchised brokerage - they are sure to be able to assist our community to the fullest potential they deserve!
 
 
 
 
Integrity Dentistry, PLLC
Carolyn Buckley
60 Stonecrest Dr Ste 200
502-633-1530
 
Looking for a guilt free, judgment free zone that utilizes the very best dental technology and focuses on your comfort and care? We are proud to be a small locally owned business, serving our community for over 20 years! Come see what makes us different. At Integrity Dentistry PLLC, we believe in providing outstanding dental care to our patients with a team who love what they do! We desire to delight our patients and earn your trust and loyalty daily. Our goal is to help the community achieve their goals and get things healthy both in the mouth and body thereby saving our patients' time and money long term. Our priority is patients' feeling comfortable and receiving excellent care. Great in house membership plan as well as accepting self pay, Care Credit, and PPO dental insurance plans. Check out what our patients say makes us different on our google reviews. https://www.google.com/search?q=integrity+dentistry+pllc&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS858US858&oq=&aqs=chrome.0.69i59i450l8.605443949j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8869c12f59604e15:0x90ebaf6dfb0dc4c1,1,,,
 
 
 
Air Force Recruiter
SSgt Erykah Johnson
1216 Market St, La Grange
 
Air Force & Space Force Recruiter in La Grange, KY. Message me and let’s discuss your future!
 
I am 25 years old and from a small town in South Georgia. My main reasons for joining the Air Force was to provide for my family, be financially stable, and to have a secure job. Since joining, I have received an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Logistics. I've currently been serving for 6 years and have been stationed in South Korea & Warner Robins, Georgia.
My career field before becoming a recruiter was Material Management
which is known as logistics/supply. I volunteered to become a recruiter
because I want to be able to make a difference in people's lives and help others the way that my recruiter helped me. My goal for partnering with the Chamber is to become involved in the community and help out as much as needed. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
FreeUp Storage
Danielle Tricarico
1121 Washington Street
 
FreeUp Storage- Make Space for Life | Self-storage, boat storage, and RV storage locations across Washington, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, and Georgia. Newest location in Shelbyville and Simpsonville Kentucky!
New Heights Bookkeeping
Hollie Place
(502) 536-7472
 
 
At New Heights Bookkeeping, our number one priority is your number one priority: Taking Your Business to the Next Level. We are your numbers people so you don't have to be. We provide basic bookkeeping such as monthly categorizing and reconciling of all transactions, monthly Profit and Loss reports and balance sheets which will help you to make sound business decisions for the future. We also offer add on services such as payroll, class tracking, sales tax filing, and invoicing and bill payment. We can customize a package to fit your business needs and budget. You can reach us by phone or email during normal business hours 8-5 Monday through Friday. New Heights Bookkeeping is a virtual bookkeeping firm which means we can service businesses from all across the United States.
 
 
 
Warren Electric
Lisa Welch
502-584-0360
327 East Caldwell Street, Louisville
 
 
Skillco Gaming
Dan McAllister
502-385-2243
 
We are a gaming company that provides income opportunity for tobacco stores, beer/liquor stores, convenience stores, bowling centers, fraternal clubs, bars and restaurants. Our skill games, Burning Barrel Skill, are a legal form of entertainment that help provide small business with an additional revenue stream. This equipment we provide has zero costs to the retailer and we provide 7 day a week service. Skillco Gaming is a division of The Miele Group out of Williamsport Pennsylvania. We operate over 6,000 game terminals over 3 states.
 
CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS
 
Member to Member Discounts
 
 
New Heights Bookkeeping
 
New Heights Bookkeeping
 
New Heights Bookkeeping
 
KT Signs
 
Tag Your Swag
 
MediaVenue
 
Garrett's Pressure Washing
 
Garrett's Pressure Washing
 
Office Pride
 
WXLN Radio
 
CapCity Communications
 
W T's Electric City
 
Holiday Inn Express
 
MayTeam Realtors
 
IF YOU HAVE A DISCOUNT TO OFFER TO OTHER MEMBERS, CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US AND WE CAN SHARE FOR YOU!!
 
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Manufacturer & Employee of the Year Awards!
 
The Manufacturer & Employee of the Year Awards were created to focus attention on the important contributions manufacturers and industry make to their employees, customers, and communities, and the impact of manufacturing employees in their communities.
 
These awards showcase entrepreneurial spirit, community leadership, and policy contributions made by Kentucky manufacturers and their employees to enhance the sustainable, long-term prosperity of Kentucky. We are excited to return to an in-person event in Lexington this year on October 20, 2022.
 
THE PROCESS:
This year you can nominate a deserving company or employee in a brief process with basic information. KAM will notify nominees or the nominee’s supervisor (employee of the year) and ask them to fill out the Nominee Application form.
 
Click here to nominate a manufacturer (deadline is July 31, 2022).
Click here to nominate an employee (deadline is July 31,2022).
 
This year, the Manufacturer & Employee of the Year Awards will be held in conjunction with the Manufacturing Summit. 
 
 
COMMITTEE UPDATE
 
Events Committee
 
Showcase on Main was yet again another huge success being able to showcase our members as well as our community! With so much exciting things coming to Shelby County, the committee is busy busy busy planning even more ways to network! The next big adventure will be the Annual Golf Scramble that will take place in September.
 
September 9th, 2022 at Weissinger Golf Course with a Shotgun start! This is a great opportunity to get together and network in a fun atmosphere playing a little golf! You will be able to register a team of 4 or as an individual to be able to network even more! We will have a hard stop at 72 golfers, so make sure you get registered HERE before all spots fill up. We are also seeking sponsors for the event if you are interested! The team has made sure that sponsorship opportunities are available for everyone with sponsorships beginning at only $100 up to our title sponsor for only $5000. The sooner you register to be a sponsor the more marketing and promotions we will have available for you!
 
More great planning of events will be coming from this committee such as Networking Roundtable, Gluhwein (exciting news coming with this event! Trust me, you will NOT want to miss it!) and our Annual Awards and Member Luncheon! If you have a passion for events like we do and want to join us, just click the link below and we will get you connected even more to our community and committees!
I WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE!
 
Gov Beshear Update
 
Historic $203 Million Investment Brings High-Speed Internet to More Than 34,000 Kentucky Households, Businesses
Governor’s Better Internet program provides more than $89.1 million to expand high-speed internet in 35 counties

Declares State of Emergency for City of Marion
Need to repair levee, limited rainfall have left city without sufficient water
 
Augusta Distillery Break Ground on
$23 Million Bracken County Operation, Creating At Least 14 Quality Jobs
Distillery expected to be fully operational by summer 2024
Announces Over $350,000 in Funding to Improve Parks in Jefferson County
 
Parks projects are in Louisville, Prospect and Middletown
Presents More Than $360,000 to Support Safety, Accessibility at EKU
Funding will go toward sidewalk, lighting on Summit Street in Richmond
 
‘We’re Off’: Gov. Beshear and Kentucky Officials Break Ground on I-69 ORX
Section 1 work begins this summer in Henderson
 
New Riff Distilling Breaks Ground on Northern Kentucky Warehouse, Creating Five Jobs with $10 Million-Plus Investment
Facility will include capacity for 40,000 barrels with room for future expansion
 
Signs Two Bills Supporting Mental Health Access
Bills benefit Kentuckians with severe mental illness and first responders after critical incidents
HB 127 expands Tim’s Law in three ways:
  • It allows for expanded access to those who would benefit from outpatient treatment by modifying the criteria;
  • It requires a more thorough evaluation of individuals who may receive court-ordered treatment; and
  • It helps cover additional treatment costs necessary to ensure successful re-entry and participation in the community.
House Bill 562, which helps first responders get the mental health care they need. The bill allows peace officers and firefighters to take 48 hours leave after being involved in a critical incident. These types of incidents cover a range of events from car accidents to the death of a colleague.
$400K in Funding to Improve Parks in Henderson County
 
Funai Lexington Technology Corporation to Expand Operations With $3.8 Million Investment in Fayette County
Printing and inkjet tech company currently employs 45 Kentuckians
 
Activates State Price Gouging Laws to Combat High Gas Prices
Governor declares state of emergency to protect Kentuckians from price gouging
In a further effort to provide relief for Kentuckians from record gas prices, Gov. Andy Beshear today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and activated the state’s price gouging laws to protect families from grossly overpriced gasoline and motor fuels.
With the state of emergency in place, consumers in the commonwealth can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General and under state law price gougers can be held accountable.
 
June 9, Gov. Beshear issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency over the baby formula shortage that has impacted the nation and the commonwealth.
Announces $3.25 Million in Relief for Grain Farmers Devastated by Tornadoes
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund helping farmers provide vital grains
 
Mayfield Consumer Products to Expand at Hickory Industrial Park, Employ 500-Plus with $33.3 Million in Total Investment
Candlemaker reestablishing employment base after separate Mayfield facility destroyed by 2021 tornado
 
Governor reports lowest unemployment rate in state history for second time in two months, updates Kentuckians on economic development successes
 
Announces Over $120,000 to Help Improve Parks in Kenton County
Funding supports increased accessibility in Edgewood and Taylor Mill parks
 
 
 
Presidential Sponsors
 
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
316 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065

News Release: 6/24/2022

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