Dear members,
Spring is in the air which means our local boutiques and shoppes have great, new inventory you need for Spring Break during Murray's Spring Open House this weekend! Great deals and customer service you love. Where to shop? Click here.
Membership 101 virtual seminar is THIS Thursday, March 25th from 11:30am-1pm. If you are interested in hearing more about the benefits and opportunities of membership, please join us!
SAVE THE DATE!! The Chamber's Annual Business Celebration will be on Friday, October 15th at the Barn at White Oaks. The business award nominations will open the first week of April 2021. More details to come!
From the Board of Directors and staff, thank you for your support of our organization. Through your investment in membership, sponsorships and advertising opportunities, we are able to provide services, programs and the connections you need to grow the business community.
Michelle Bundren
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We have launched a NEW eGift card program called Murray Money!!!
Murray Money (our Community eGift Card program) is a simple way for people and companies to “give back” and drive more business into our local stores. Murray Money is a digital giftcard that can be used at any participating Chamber member merchant: restaurants, boutiques, salons and spas, sports and entertainment, hotels, etc. Murray Money is a quick and easy way to keep dollars local, strengthening our local businesses and building our community. There is NO COST to participate for Chamber members! To sign up or for more information, contact Hailey Anderson at [email protected].
Please note: Murray Money is NOT replacing our Chamber Check program. The intent of this eGift Card program is to make it easier for out-of-town individuals to support our local businesses (i.e. MSU parents sending their student an eGift Card to eat at a local restaurant) and for individuals needing a quick way to send a gift.
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We had the best time Friday afternoon celebrating with our member Southern Family Dental at their new location! Huge thank you to their staff for being so welcoming and showing us around the new space. Stop by and see their team at 1711 State HWY 121 Bypass North. 270-753-5052
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RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION |
Grand Opening of
Saturday, March 27th at 10am
212 North 15th Street
(next to Burrito Shack near MSU's campus)
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If you plan to attend, please ensure you are not experiencing COVID-like symptoms. Additionally, we ask that you please come prepared by wearing your face mask. If you have any questions on our COVID-19 ribbon cutting policies, please email [email protected].
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Next vaccination clinic is Wednesday, March 24th from 8am - 5pm at the Regional Vaccination Site in the CFSB Center at Murray State University. Online Vaccination Appointments can be made at the link below. You must have an appointment to be admitted. |
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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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OTHER NEWS
LEGISLATION UPDATE:
The General Assembly is currently in veto recess until March 29 and 30, when they will return to override any gubernatorial vetoes and take final action on remaining bills before adjourning for the year. Even though this was a short session, it was action-packed. Here are just a few of the bills we've seen pass thus far:
- House Bill 278 – allows businesses to deduct expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans from their total tax burden. This was signed by Governor Beshear earlier this week and it's estimated it could save employers upwards of $75 million over the next two to three years.
- Senate Bill 67 – allows for permanent to-go cocktails to support the hospitality industry. This measure has been signed by the Governor.
- House Bill 497 – supports successful reentry from incarceration by creating a new certificate of employ-ability program as well as workforce training. These programs will encourage employment and workforce participation. This bill needs only a procedural vote in the House before heading to the Governor’s desk.
- House Bill 413 – provides relief for employers facing increases to unemployment insurance taxes. This measure has been sent to the Governor.
- House Bill 126 – will reduce incarceration in Kentucky by lowering the felony theft threshold. It has been sent to the Governor’s office for signing.
- House Bill 563 – establishes Education Opportunity Accounts which will give Kentucky students and families access to educational choice. The bill has been sent to the Governor.
- House Bill 405 – increases funding for childcare throughout Kentucky, which has been a significant workforce issue. The legislation has been passed by both Chambers and is heading to the Governor.
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