Dear members,

Wow - we have added 27 new members this year and have several ribbon cutting photos included in today's newsletter! What business do you know that would benefit from membership? Get them connected to Hailey at hailey@mymurray.com or 270-753-5171.

Get your tickets now for Business at Breakfast on Tuesday, September 14th. We will have a update from Murray State University featuring Dr. Jackson. (Register below). Today, we announce we are going to the farm for October's Business at Breakfast. See details below!

This Friday, we kick off Leadership Murray! The 2021-2022 Class will spend the morning doing team building, personal and professional development with Dr. Kristie Guffey with MSU. Afterwards, they will head to Camp Mack Morris in Tennessee for an overnight retreat. The day sponsors include Kopperud Realty and Independence Bank.

It's going to be a great week- remember to support a local business today and every day!

Michelle Bundren
President/CEO
Welcome our Newest Chamber Members!
BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST
presented by Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc/Marcum Engineering

Tuesday, September 14th
The Murray Room, CFSB Center
Doors open at 7:30am;
Program 8:00-9:00AM

Meet the new 2021-2022 Leadership Murray Class at this event.
BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST
ON THE FARM
presented by Hutson, Inc.
We are partnering with Murray State University Hutson School of Agriculture to host this year's agriculture-focused breakfast event!

Tuesday, October 19th
The Arboretum at MSU

Parking & Buses begin running at 7AM
Breakfast begins at 7:15AM; Program 8AM
RIBBON CUTTINGS
We were feelin' Froggy last week as we celebrated their Customer Appreciation Day and Open House event. We met several of their new staff and toured their remodeled facility. If you are looking for great advertising options, check with their friendly staff about getting engaged in their WNBS Mornings in Murray show, a radio ad, and more!
Miss Kailey's Dance Studio is being painted and remodeled for her dance classes starting this week! Registration is OPEN for their dance classes which range from tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, improv, and acrobatics. Owned by Kailey Starks, she is trained and certified through the Southern Association of Dance Masters. Classes are open to students ages 3 to adult. Mommy & Me sessions available for students 18-24 months. Fitness and adult dance classes available to students 18+. Check them out at at 609 South 4th Street.
We had a great time last week celebrating with our new member, Muddy Watters Designs! They have a great selection of men’s and women’s apparel, home decor and gifts. They also offer pour-your-own candles in TONS of fragrances - perfect for a girls night or office gathering. Stop by and visit their team at 1230 State Route 121 North.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Thursday, September 16 at 10AM
New Business
Payton & Associates
206 South 6th Street
Register now for the 94th Anniversary Chamber Annual Business Celebration presented by CFSB on Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Barn at White Oaks. Enjoy an evening celebrating with the business community! Tickets and Tables available.

Dinner catered by Artisan Kitchen.
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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