Dear members,

I hope you had a fantastic weekend! We spent the weekend with Leadership Murray in Camden, Tennessee at Camp Mack Morris. Thank you for sharing your employees with us. This is going to be a FANTASTIC year!

Next Thursday, the Chamber will launch the first session for our inaugural Leadership Initiative for Teachers (LIFT) Class. We can't wait to get this program started, and appreciate everyone who is helping us to better connect business with education. It truly is our future we are investing in through this program.

In the "Other News" section below, please find information about the Calloway County Bicentennial History Book. There is still time to submit your articles and photos.
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). We have also had many questions about "going to the farm" for October's Business at Breakfast. We are always up for trying something new and we are excited about trying this as something new and different! It's been fun collaborating with MSU Hutson School of Ag, Town & Gown and Hutson, Inc. to make this a great way to kick off your fall morning!

The photo above is the resource display you may have received a call about on behalf of the Chamber. The company's name is Profile Display. We have had this for over ten years and it's great for visitors to grab resources when they are first moving to Murray. Most popular item is definitely our map of Calloway County.

We hope you have a great week and remember to support your local community. Thought of the week: "Where we buy from now will decide what's standing later."

Michelle Bundren
President/CEO
Leadership Murray has begun! The class met last week to explore personalities, behavior styles, team building, and more! We had a great start to the program. We can't thank you enough for allowing your employees to participate and sponsoring so we can continue to provide an excellent experience for them. Next month, they will explore community nonprofits following the September Business at Breakfast. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact us at hailey@mymurray.com.
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
YPM DONUTS & DEVELOPMENT
The Young Professionals of Murray are hosting their first Donuts & Development event of the year. They will learn the tips and tricks of hosting great community events and get the scoop on how to be a tourist in our own town!

Have you ever visited our Farmer's Market? What about attending the Freedom Fest Celebration? Murray Ice Cream Festival?

YPM Members Only. Register Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS
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.

OTHER NEWS

  • The Calloway County Fiscal Court invites all local businesses to participate in the forthcoming bicentennial commemorative history book. Along with a comprehensive historical section celebrating the first 200 years of our county, the book will contain an expanded business section outlining the history of the area’s vital businesses and industries. If you have questions, please email Gina Winchester at gwinchester@callowayky.com. Click here to order your copy when it's published.
  • National Small Business Week 2021 Virtual Summit Announced September 13-15th. To register & to learn more, please visit http://www.sba.gov/NSBW.
  • The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is offering free scholarships to Minority Women to attend the National Virtual Business Conference 2021!! October 17, 2021 through October 19, 2021! You may attend or host a Virtual Exhibit. You must apply – deadline date for submissions by August 27, 2021. Please see the link for details.
  • Find our Small Business Series, Virtual Business at Breakfast and PLUGGED IN event on Economic Development & Entrepreneurship and other videos you may have missed on our You Tube channel.