Hart County Chamber of Commerce

Newsletter

July 31st, 2026

Member Business Spotlight: Treasured Creations, Horse Cave, Kentucky

Treasured Creations, located at 120 East Main Street in downtown Horse Cave, is one of Hart County's favorite local shops for personalized items and gift purchases. Owned by Roger and Lisa Rayburn, this small business has been creating meaningful, personalized gifts since 2020.

As you wander through their store, you'll find an assortment of custom handmade personalized gifts, 3D-printed creations, and beautiful handcrafted cutting boards engraved with your favorite family recipe - send them a photo of the recipe, and they will design the perfect gift!

Lisa also creates Custom Gift Baskets, personalized engraved memorial gifts & special occasion keepsakes, Balloon Bouquets, and decorative items for wedding rentals, including centerpieces, table covers, table runners, and arches.

Need gifts for your club, church, or organization? Treasured Creations also offers bulk orders with a 1-2 day turnaround on many projects! They also create award plaques and nametags for your business or event!

Store Hours are Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone 270-218-0962

💙Shop local and support Roger & Lisa - your next favorite gift is waiting!

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Join us Next Week for SCRTC and Farmers RECC Joint Ribbon Cutting Event

Join us for a joint ribbon-cutting on Friday, August 7th, to celebrate the opening of the new co-location of SCRTC and Farmers RECC, now located at 1000 Main Street in Munfordville. The event will start at 10 am.

Hart County Animal Shelter Wins "Best of Kentucky"

Congratulations to the Hart County Animal Shelter on earning a "Best of Kentucky" Award in the 2026 Best of Kentucky Pets & Animals Category.

Best of Kentucky is an annual recognition of the best products and services from across the state of Kentucky. Throughout the year, readers of "The Guide to Kentucky" vote on the BEST services, and our Hart County Animal Shelter has earned this well-deserved honor for 2026! Wonderful job, Team!

Once you visit, speak with the staff, and meet the animals receiving love and care at the Hart County Animal Shelter, you'll know exactly why this Team has earned this recognition. From the care they provide for the animals to the social media campaigns they run to help them find forever homes, this business is Top Notch. Congratulations on a well-deserved award!

State Representative Dottie Sims Honored with Memorial Hwy

Community members gathered with the Sims Family in remembrance of State Representative Dottie Sims as a portion of State Highway 88 at Cub Run Highway was named in her honor this week. We appreciate all the community and Chamber Members who were in attendance at this special ceremony. WNKY News reported on the event as "A lasting tribute to a woman remembered not only for the office she held, but for the people she never stopped serving." Thank you to all who made this possible.

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NOTICE TO SCRTC MEMBERS IN TRUSTEE DISTRICTS I AND III

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July 16th, 2026

Dear Chamber Member,

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend our Annual Awards Banquet on August 27th at 6 pm. We hope you will join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and fellowship as we honor the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made a positive impact on our community throughout the year.

The Annual Awards Banquet is one of the Chamber's signature events. It offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, community leaders, and local professionals while celebrating the achievements that continue to move Hart County forward.

Whether you are a long-time member or recently joined the Chamber, we encourage you to attend and be part of this special evening. Your membership and support help strengthen our business community, and we appreciate the role you play in helping our county thrive.

Tickets are available for purchase individually, and organizations may reserve an entire table for employees, clients, board members, or guests.

We encourage you to reserve your seats early. Tickets may be purchased using the link provided: https://hartcountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/07F0BbBUxCwCR

or by contacting the Hart County Chamber of Commerce office at (270) 524-2892.

Thank you for your continued support of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to celebrating with you and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our community.

We hope to see you at this year's Annual Awards Banquet.

Sincerely,

Hart County Chamber of Commerce