Dear members, Happy Monday! We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather this past weekend. Will we see you at the many things we have going on this Spring and Summer? Ribbon cuttings, workshops, seminars, events, programs...you name it! Our Women in Business Luncheon is SOLD OUT! It takes place this Thursday and we couldn't be more excited to gather as professional women to network and be inspired. Don't forget the primary election is on May 17, 2022. Early voting in-person is May 12, 13 & 14. More details below. Have a great week and THANK YOU for your continued support of our organization.

2022 Annual Business Celebration presented by CFSB The Chamber is excited to be celebrating its 95th Anniversary this year! Our annual celebration will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the new FOR Center. REGISTER! Nominations are open for the annual business awards. NOMINATE!

Hailey Anderson Accepted into ELEVATE Kentucky We are excited our own Hailey Anderson, Director of Membership Development, was accepted into the Leadership Kentucky ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2022! The class participates in three sessions, taking place April through June, in Owensboro, Somerset, and Frankfort/Georgetown/NKY. ELEVATE Kentucky, which began in 2017, offers young professionals in-depth personal and professional development while fostering a better understanding of the challenges facing our Commonwealth. Elevate participants return to their companies with increased skills, knowledge, perspective, and a new statewide professional network. Millennial leaders are better prepared to be catalysts in their companies and communities in an effort to ELEVATE Kentucky. This year’s class includes 21 participants from across the state representing a variety of public and private sectors.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

The 2021-2022 Leadership Murray Class presented CASA by the Lakes with a $16,550 check to go towards the creation of an outdoor space to better serve families. Thank you to all of the local businesses, individuals and Murray State Football team who donated time, talent and/or treasure to the project. Congratulations!

We got to hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate Punching Out Parkinson’s! Rock Steady Boxing is a boxing & functional fitness program for people with Parkinson's Disease. This program can enhance daily quality of life and even build impressive power, strength, flexibility and speed utilizing non-contact, boxing training to help people with Parkinson's fight back against the symptoms & progression of the disease. What a blessing to have this organization in our community. They are located at 609 South 4th St. Contact Brittany at 270-978-9257 to join or recommend the program!

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tuesday, April 26th at 2pm Groundbreaking Celebration Paschall Truck Lines (PTL) U.S. Highway 641 North Friday, April 29th at 2 PM Grand Opening Celebration Meraki Beauty School 1307 Johnson Boulevard Thursday, May 12th at 10:30am Ribbon Cutting Celebration The Homer Flenoy & Loretta Barrow House for Veterans 711 Payne Street Friday, May 13th at 2 PM Open House Celebration Therapy Specialists of Murray 405 Sycamore Street

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!

The Barre Murray Ballet based, pilates workout with concentration on toning small muscle groups and lengthening long muscles Green Pastures Veterinary Services Providing peaceful, at-home euthanasia to the pets of western Kentucky and aid to fellow veterinarians. Gershman Mortgage Mortgage lender Village Medical Village Medical provides comprehensive primary care services Trailhead Media Billboard Advertising Opportunities Heritage Fence Company Any Fencing Needs for Commercial or Residential Elite Realty Located in Downtown Murray; Find your Dream Home Cari & Co. Full-service Event Planning Company Office Pride of West Kentucky Commercial Cleaning Services serving Murray and Paducah Profiles Salon & Spa Hair, Nails, Facials, Bare Minerals Cosmetics, and Wax Harvest Crate, LLC Locally sourced farm-fresh products right to your home or office Growing Wild, LLC Tween Boys and Girls Clothing and Accessories

Refer A Business for Membership!

Big News for Small Businesses Lower Your Health Insurance and Workers' Comp Costs with ChamberAdvantage and ClearPath Mutual. We already have over 30 member businesses taking advantage of this program plus you get to work with a LOCAL agent! Only eligible to Murray-Calloway County Chamber members. Simply reach out to a local insurance agency to quote this opportunity for you to save on small group insurance.

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