Dear members,
I hope you had a fantastic weekend! We have been busy bees here at the Chamber getting ready for the fall and upcoming events and programs. Thanks to your investment in our organization, we are able to continue our efforts!
One benefit reminder beyond events and programs is referrals. We get calls, emails, messages and stopped at the grocery store all of the time with people asking us about products and services in our community. As a member, we get to know you so we can promote you when asked or even in casual conversations or text messages. We want to quickly connect you and others to what they need!
Don't miss the Annual Business Celebration Award Finalists announced below! Today, we are also announcing our Leadership Murray Class of 2021-2022. We can't wait to pour into these individuals and get them more engaged in our community and with business leaders. Program sponsors are still needed for the program, so reach out if interested.
Register now for our first Business at Breakfast presented by BFW on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at The Murray Room, CFSB Center. We will be hearing a Murray State University update from President Dr. Robert Jackson. Doors open at 7:30am; Program runs 8-9:00am. Please note that's a time change of 30 minutes later than usual.
Have a great week!
Michelle Bundren
President/CEO
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ANNOUNCING CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS
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Congratulations to all of the finalists for 2021 Chamber Excellence Awards! Last week, we were able to visit our finalists and congratulate them in person. Hailey Anderson, Director of Membership Development, put together this cute video of our visits. Thank you to all who took the time to nominate a business or professional for our 2021 Excellence Awards. There's always next year if you know someone to be considered.
Young Professional of the Year
· Jordan Smith, Director Government and Institutional Relations at Murray State
· Megan Outland, Branch Manager at US Bank
· Nathan Crafton, CPA at Pierce, Keller & Associates, PLLC
Nonprofit of the Year
· HOPE Calloway
· Playhouse in the Park
· Towing for Toys
· Soup for the Soul
Emerging Business of the Year
· Beauty Marks, Ink
· MarketHouse Realty
· The Barn at White Oaks
Woman in Business of the Year
· Eleshia Brandon, Vice President, Compliance and BSA at The Murray Bank
· Lori Noel, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at FNB Bank
· Whitney Cooper, Owner of Flowers by Whitney
Business of the Year
· Murray Calloway County Hospital
· Ribbon Chix
· The Murray Bank
Winners will be announced at the Annual Business Celebration presented by CFSB on Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Barn at White Oaks. Tables and tickets on sale now!
Please note: if your business has already claimed an Annual Dinner sponsorship, we have gone ahead and registered your team. Please contact hailey@mymurray.com with questions.
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ANNOUNCING LEADERSHIP MURRAY 2021-2022 CLASS
We had many applicants this year which is wonderful! The Chamber staff, Board of Directors and Leadership Murray Alumni committee want to congratulate this elite group on being selected for the 2021-2022 class. This group represents diverse sectors in our community: Education, Insurance, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Administration, Dentistry, Engineering, Higher Education, Utilities, Technology, Real Estate, Agriculture & Tourism. We can't wait to kick off the program on August 20th with an overnight retreat to Camp Mack Morris in Tennessee for class bonding, leadership and team work activities.
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Welcome our Newest Chamber Members!
We have four new members so far this month!
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IN-PERSON BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST EVENTS ARE BACK!!!
Tickets are now on sale for the first, in-person Business at Breakfast event of 2021! This event will take place on Tuesday, September 14th in The Murray Room, CFSB Center, presented by Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc/Marcum Engineering who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary. We will be starting 30 minutes later than normal due to many reasons. Therefore, doors open at 7:30am: Program 8:00-9:00AM. We will hear a Murray State University update from Dr. Robert Jackson and get a chance to meet the new 2021-2022 Leadership Murray Class. We can't wait to see you and ease back into these events together!
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Last week, we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting for MarketHouse Realty with Cheryl Roberts and her team. What a beautiful office space, and man does she know how to throw a party! Find her office located at 218 South 12th Street in Murray.
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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS
Friday, July 30 at 10AM
Expansion on Southside of Murray
CFSB Sycamore
414 South 12th Street
Friday, July 30 at 2PM
New Chamber Member
Miss Kailey's Dance Studio
609 South 4th Street
Saturday, August 7 at 10AM
Open House
Playhouse in the Park Annex
907 Arcadia Circle
Tuesday, August 10 at TBD
Office Remodel and Meet Their New Team
Froggy 103.7 - Future Communications
1500 Diuguid Drive
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We are looking for Leadership Murray Day Sponsors! If your company would be interested in supporting this program and engaging with the class, please click on the form below. Cost is only $350.
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The marketing experts at Profile Display, Inc. are again calling our members to offer promotional space on the display and kiosk. Someone will be contacting you shortly to discuss how the information display and kiosk can be used to benefit your business. Many members are already taking advantage of this opportunity and spaces are limited! If you have any questions or want to "verify before you buy," call the Chamber at (270) 753-5171.
Contact Amanda Cooper at Profile Displays Today at (270) 854-3115 ext. 133
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INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS NOW AVAILABLE
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Individual Health Plans that work for you are now available. After speaking with Anthem Director Harry Hayes last week, we are excited to announce a new partnership with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on health insurance options for entrepreneurs, individuals, gig workers, and 1099 contractors. Open enrollment and cancel anytime. Get a quote for the new Anthem Enhanced Choice plan quote by contacting your local health insurance agent. For information on the plan, see this FAQ pdf.
Qualifications: (must be a member of our Chamber)
- 64 years and nine months or younger to apply as of effective date
- U.S. citizen or national or be a lawfully-present non-citizen
- Resident in the state in which you are applying
- Agreement to pay the cost of the required premium
- Not entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Parts A/B, C, and/or D
- Not covered by any other group or individual health benefit plan
- Not currently incarcerated
- Satisfactory proof of dependent eligibility (if applicable and needed)
- Qualified under this contract on the effective date.
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The affordability of health insurance consistently ranks as one of the top worry-items for business owners. With health care costs hitting small employers particularly hard, you may find it hard to offer health benefits to your employees. We are proud to have the ability to provide great options for healthcare coverage and workers' compensation.
To learn more, contact your local insurance agent or a Chamber staff member for more information.
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