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 Chamber Releases Kentucky Business Agenda 2007 – As part of its public affairs efforts, the Kentucky Chamber has crafted its annual policy guide, the Kentucky Business Agenda 2007. The comprehensive document includes the Chamber’s positions on issues related to economic development, education, the environment, fiscal policy, health care, human resources and labor and small business. Download the Kentucky Business Agenda 2007.
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Kentucky Chamber-Backed Small Business Tax Relief Becomes Law - Gov. Ernie Fletcher signed House Bill 1 to provide over $45 million in tax relief for small businesses immediately after the Kentucky Senate unanimously passed the measure during a Special Session HB 1 achieves one of the Chamber top policy priorities to provide significant relief to small businesses this year without increasing taxes on other businesses.
2006 Legislative Session Delivers Education, Regulatory Reform, Energy and Health Initiatives - Review the session's highlights in Kentucky Chamber News or our Results for Business card. To learn more about the Kentucky Chamber's 2006 legislative objectives, read our full agenda and top priorities.
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The Chamber helped kick off the 2007 General Assembly by hosting Kentucky Chamber Day on Jan. 4, 2007. The event, which was presented by Lexington Herald-Leader Careerbuilder, was a record-breaking success with more than 1,100 guests in attendance. Gov. Ernie Fletcher, Senate President David L. Williams, Speaker of the House Jody Richards, Senate Minority Leader Ed Worley and House Minority Leader Jeff Hoover shared their perspectives of what’s to come during this year’s session.
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Office Depot Discount Program Reduces Cost - The Kentucky Chamber's partnership with Office Depot provides members with incredible savings, free delivery and four ways to order office supplies.
Visit Office Depot-Kentucky Chamber Web site.
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Employee Recruitment Has Never Been so Easy and Cost-Effective! Kentucky Chamber members are now eligible to receive a 15 percent discount on CareerBuilder.com job products, including, job postings, access to an online database and a variety of customizable packages.
Visit CareerBuilder.com for more information!
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Register Online!
Forklift Safety - Train the Trainer
January 18, 2007
Louisville
Forklift Safety - Train the Trainer
February 13, 2007
Lexington
5th Annual Kentucky Environmental Conference
February 20-21, 2007
Lexington
Supervising and Managing People
February 28 - March 1, 2007
Lexington
4th Annual Kentucky Workers' Compensation Conference
March 6-7, 2007
Lexington
Supervising and Managing People
April 10-11, 2007
Louisville
Register online or contact us at (502) 695-4700 for more information or to register for these events.
The Kentucky Chamber offers a variety of business education publications covering human resources, OHSA standards and much more. To view a complete publication list, visit our bookstore.
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The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives is a statewide networking organization for local chamber of commerce executives.
Go, Earn, Do: GED
The Go, Earn, Do: GED program is a partnership between Amazon.com, the Kentucky Chamber, Kentucky Adult Education and Team Taylor County that encourages everyone without a high school diploma or GED to earn their GED.
The Partners for Kentucky's Future is a coalition of education groups from early childhood to postsecondary edcation.
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