Dear members,
We are SO excited to have in-person events return this fall! We have truly missed seeing everyone on a consistent basis. We know these events may look different for awhile as businesses are still adjusting to changes caused by the effects of the pandemic such as limited workforce, increase in costs and lack of supply. BUT, we are all so happy to be working with one another again,our businesses/vendors are so happy to be a part of our events and can't wait to connect & celebrate with one another! We will all adjust together.
RIBBON CUTTINGS are ramping up so check out our calendar below. We love celebrating with new members, member groundbreakings, milestones, successes and expansions! Reach out to Hailey Anderson to schedule yours in the upcoming months.
The Leadership Murray Class will be announced later this month and we can't wait for you to meet them. Our Alumni have been planning a fantastic program. If your business would like to engage with the program, we have several sponsorship opportunities. Click below for more information.
Michelle Bundren
President/CEO
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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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Tickets and Reserved Tables are now on sale for the 2021 Annual Business Celebration presented by CFSB. The event will take place on Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Barn at White Oaks. This event will sell out, so act quickly to be a part of the celebration!
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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LIFT NEEDS SPONSORS SO PROGRAM CAN LAUNCH IN AUGUST
WOW! We are so close to our goal of sponsors! We only need a few more to make it possible for educators to participate in this new program. The majority of the sponsorship includes covering the cost of a substitute teacher each day per educator so they can be out in the community participating in the program while our students still get the education they need in the classroom.
The Leadership Initiative for Teachers program (LIFT) is a workforce initiative of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce. The LIFT program is a partnership between The Chamber, the Calloway County School System, Murray Independent School System and local businesses to ensure our educators are able to help students succeed in their future careers.
The LIFT program is designed to spark innovative thinking and discussion between our community educators and business leaders. This experience will allow teachers to make classroom activities and discussion more relevant to the needs of students and better prepare them for emerging business demands.
Program Goals:
- Bridge the gap between education and workforce through experiential learning.
- Expose educators to the true needs of our community’s industry and business partners in relation to career pathways.
- Establish relationships with fellow educators and industry leaders – creating a resource base for educators to implement innovating teaching strategies into their classrooms.
Participation in LIFT is open to all educators in the Calloway County and Murray Independent School Systems. We launched applications to educators last week and already have many applicants! They are excited, now we need the business community's investment to make this program a reality! $750 sponsors an educator for the program. Click below! For more information, visit our website.
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Thursday, July 22 at 10AM
New Business Celebration
MarketHouse Realty PLLC
218 South 12th Street
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
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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