Monthly Services:

Relocation Packets 4

Member Services 9

Miscellaneous 10

Info. Materials 4

Member Referrals 48*

(*Also see web directory count)

Tourism 5

Chamber Event Inquiries 175

Website Hits 1,341

Pageviews:

Events Calendar 123 * Member Directory 53 Newcomers Page 6 Newsletter Page 63

Spoonbread Festival Website Hits: 308

Mike Parsons

Trisha Parsons

Greg Powell

Paul Reynolds

Sandra Rose

Jeannette Rowlett

Linda VanWinkle

Shelley Wolfe

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President Jennifer Napier

President Elect Kristy Napier

Vice President Danny Miller Secretary

Sandra Rose Treasurer

Paul Reynolds

Dale Ballinger

David Gilliam

Dr. Diane Hatchett

Chad Hembree

Stephan Hobbs

Danny Miller

Jennifer Napier

Kristy Napier

Paula Noland

Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Abner

Executive Director

David Rowlette

Sales Representative

Kyle Sowers

Berea Chamber

Peoples Bank Annex

424 B Chestnut Street

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: 859-986-9760

Fax: 859-986-2501

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“Wor k i n g To ge t he r f o r a B e t te r B e r e a ”

March 2020 Newsletter

www.BereaChamber.com

March Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &

Hosted by Today’s Family Dental

March Membership Meeting Sponsored and

Hosted by Elite Martial Arts

Scenes from February Chamber Coffee &

Networking Meeting Hosted by Chiropractic

Health Solutions

Scenes from February Membership Meeting

Sponsored by Cumberland Valley

National Bank

Business of the Month Nomination Form

Spoonbread Festival Sponsorship & Vendor

Applications

Join a Committee

Spring is Coming! Spring is around the corner, March Madness is upon us, and time leaps forward this month! In Kentucky, we take March Madness seriously, but when it comes to business - our Cham-ber takes serving our businesses even more seriously. Spring can be a stressful time for businesses, as tax season looms and Daylight Savings Time lurches ahead. As spring pro-gresses, businesses typically witness shifting workloads, boost-

ed travel, and the ever-growing struggle to fill their job vacan-cies with qualified and motivated candidates. In the U.S., as

well as in Berea, our businesses are adapting and growing their

product and service goals to compete in an ever-changing economy. Berea is full of exciting news and innovations and that’s something we take pride in…we call it - BErea PROUD!

For example, you may be aware that Berea is the Arts & Crafts Capital of KY, but did you know we are a highly popular Adventure Tourism Destination as well? Berea is home to the Pinnacles and Brushy Fork Hiking Trails, scenic bike paths, kayaking at Owsley Fork, and the only Offi-cial Geocaching GeoTour in the State of KY. Also, were you aware that our own Berea College is host to a Nobel Prize on display for public view? How about that Novelis (in our industrial park) is the largest recycling industrial site in the world? Were you aware of the partnership that our own Hitachi-Berea has launched with Honda to develop technology and innovation that will compete with (and aim to surpass) the innovations of Tesla? How is our community adapting? Together….and quickly! Berea Community Schools has launched an initiative to engage our businesses and industries to provide input to the high school curriculum to address gaps identified for successful transition into the workforce. Madison County Schools is diligently working to locate a Technology Center Campus here in Berea (offering high-demand vocational, technical, and trade programs) that provide skilled labor and increased wage careers. Wow! It’s a great time to be in Berea! In Chamber updates, your Berea Chamber was represented in Frankfort in February to personal-ly meet with legislators and Governor Beshear and discuss issues facing our state and our local

area (a delegation of over 60 leaders from Madison County attended). Also, Chamber Commit-tees have begun organizing meetings (get involved), and new members are joining the Chamber each month.

Sincerely,

Jennifer

Jennifer Napier, President Berea Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director’s Comments Our Gold (Corporate) Partners

Our Silver (Business) Partners

Our Bronze (Associate) Partners

Central Bank

Chiropractic Health Solutions

Citizens Guaranty Bank

Community Trust Bank

Cumberland Valley National Bank

D&B Electric & Communications

Lakes Funeral Home

Napier Building and Contracting

Novelis, Inc.

Park Community Credit Union

US Bank

Support the Kent Family Circus & Our Scholarship Program

Before hitting the road for their summer performances throughout the country, Berea’s own Kent Family Circus will be rolling out a brand new show on Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 p.m. at Madison Southern High School. Proceeds from the Chamber’s concession stand at the circus will be used to help grow our annual scholarship program for grad-uating seniors a t Madison Southern High School and Be-rea Community School. Tickets can be purchased at the door day of the event for $6.00 per person. Bring the children and grandchildren out for an afternoon of exciting family friendly entertainment. Sincerely,

David

Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com

or call 859-986-9760

Please RSVP by Monday, March 9th at 12:00 noon.

Thank You!

Future Meeting Dates

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

Sponsor: Today’s Family Dental Tuesday, March 10, 2020

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

March Membership Meeting Sponsor: Elite Martial Arts Thursday, March 19, 2020

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Cumberland Valley National Bank

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

April Membership Meeting

Sponsor: Hope’s Wings Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Member News

You’re Invited!

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

1007 Ace Drive Berea, KY 40403

Member News

Scenes from February Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Chiropractic Health Solutions

Thank you Dr. Huser & Staff!

Advertise Your Business here for only

$12.00 per month.

Call 859-986-9760 for more information.

My Chamber, My Story

Feel free to submit your personal story for consideration by our Communications Committee in our public relations campaign known as My Chamber, My Story. See examples on our website at:

www.bereachamber.com Submissions can be made by emailing your story & photo to:

chamber@bereachamber.com

Member News Policy

Our member news section provides members, in good standing, the oppor-tunity to share information with other ides Chamber members and the general public. This free service allows you to introduce new employees, promote new facilities, business expansions, awards, certifications, or anniversary celebra-tions and other special recognition with-in your industry. Email newsletter sub-missions to david@bereachamber.com by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. The Chamber reserves the right to edit and reject submissions.

Member News

Scenes from February Membership Meeting Sponsored by Cumberland Valley National Bank

March Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

124 Mini Mall Drive Berea, KY 40403

www.BereaChamber.com

or by email at david@bereachamber.com

or call 859-986-9760.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 18th

at 2:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Member News

Berea Health & Rehabilitation Bremen, Inc. Bruce Fraley

Central Bank & Trust Charles Cromer Allstate

Cracker Barrel Davis & Powell Funeral Directors

Elite Martial Arts & Fitness King Bottling, Inc. King’s Eye Care

Madison Co. Property Valuation Office Nesco Resource

Park Community Credit Union Red Colt Properties

Reynolds Insurance Agency, Inc. Rodney Short Builders

Ronnie Terrill Short Real Estate Group

Walmart

February Membership Renewals

Member News

Meet our Newest Members

AAA Garage Door Co., Inc. Jarrod Hembree, Owner

Berea, KY 40403 859-661-0339

KY Mountain Deli

Karen Melbourne, Owner Berea, KY 40403

859-756-3621 Kymountaindeli@gmail.com

Village Life Boutique & Gifts Robyn Moreland & Paula Johnson,

Co-owners Berea, KY 40403

859-756-3047 villagelifeboutique@gmail.com

Virginia Bland Individual Member Berea, KY 40403

Selection Criteria: 1. Must be a current member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year of business activity in Berea. 2. Must provide examples of exemplary customer service and/or community involvement.

Company Name: Contact Person:

Street Address: Phone:

City: State: Zip: Cell Phone:

Year Business was Founded: E-mail Address:

Number of Employees: Website: Brief description of the business: (may attach additional sheets / brochures)

Specific reasons to recognize this business as our Business of the Month: (letter of recommendation optional)

Chamber Involvement:

Guidelines: The deadline for nominations is the 20th day of each month. Nominations can be made by anyone (Chamber members and non-members). Businesses may self-nominate for this award. Nominations will carry over from month to month, up to six months from date received. Selection is based on information provided on this form and any supporting documentation. The business of the month will be recognized at our monthly membership meeting (third Thursday); through the Chamber newsletter and website; as well as the local newspaper. Signage to be displayed for 30 days at the Business of the Month (to be returned for the next winner).

Monthly winners will automatically be included in nominations for Business of the Year Award.

Business of the Month Nomination Form

Nominated by:

Name: Phone: E-mail Address:

Return nomination form to:

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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Sponsored by: Today’s Family

Dental 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Deadline for Submitting

Information for the April

Newsletter 5:00 p.m.

Chamber Membership Meeting

Sponsored by: Elite Martial Arts

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

March

Berea City Council Meeting

Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day

Berea City Council Meeting

Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Mtg.

TBA 11:00 a.m.

Chamber Board of

Directors Mtg. TBA

12:00 p.m.

Spoonbread Festival Planning Committee

Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Ambassadors, Recruitment &

Retention Committee Meeting

at Central Bank 10:00 a.m.

Spring Break at Eastern Kentucky University: March 9-13

Spring Break at Berea College: March 2-6

Spring Break at Madison County Schools: March 30 - April 3

Berea Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: (859) 986-9760 FAX: (859) 986-2501 Email: chamber@bereachamber.com Website: www.BereaChamber.com

Our Mission: The mission of the Berea Chamber of Commerce is, with integrity, to promote prosperity and enhance the quality of life in Berea, Kentucky by: • supporting the success and growth

of current businesses; • encouraging and seeking new busi-

ness development; • enhancing communications and collaboration; and • promoting Berea as a place to live,

work and explore.

2020 Committees

Call the Chamber office at 986-9760 if you would like to volunteer for

a Chamber committee.

Our committees include: • Ambassadors / Membership Recruitment Committee

• Awards / Banquet Committee

• Bylaws Committee

• Christmas Parade Committee

• Communications Committee

• Economic Development Committee

• Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee

• Golf Scramble Planning Committee

• Nominating Committee

• Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee

• Rook & Chili Dinner Planning Committee

• Scholarship Committee

• Spoonbread Festival