Dear members,

The Young Professionals of Murray had a great time at Murray Main Street's Trivia Night last week. For more events happening in our community this summer, be sure to check out our Events Calendar. This is a great group of professionals and we'd love to have you and/or your employees join this group. You can also add your events to the calendar, as well.

We are nearly halfway through 2021 which is hard to believe. This Friday, June 11th, many COVID-19 restrictions will lift in Kentucky and Governor Beshear plans to hold his final briefing on the virus, provided Kentucky does not see any major changes in COVID-19 numbers.The mask mandate and capacity limits for businesses will lift that day.

We are excited we can now host in-person events as we plan to resume breakfast events in September! Our Annual Business Celebration is planned for October 15th with business award nominations ending SOON - June 25th! So, please continue to submit for those.

Our 2021 Women in Business Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, December 8th from 11am-1pm. More details TBD, but we have a date! 12.08.21

As we plan for our fall events this summer, we are also working on exciting workforce initiatives and can't wait to share more with you in the near future!

Michelle Bundren
President/CEO
INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS NOW AVAILABLE
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.
LEADERSHIP MURRAY APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
Applications are being submitted which has us very excited about this year's experience! Your organization benefits immeasurably by participation in Leadership Murray as a result of the lasting, quality relationships that develop between class members, alumni and community leaders. This is a 10-month program beginning in August 2021 and ends with Graduation in May 2022. To meet graduation requirements, participants must attend all Leadership Murray sessions and accomplish the points needed. To see the full program details and requirements, visit our website. Deadline is June 25th.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - we should add more soon!
As part of the WKCTC Guarantee Initiative : "Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," they are awarding an African American Scholarship to cover up to full tuition costs for one participant in the 2021-2022 Leadership Murray class. Funding for the most part made possible with the Mackenzie Scott gift, focus on minority business owners/employees. Apply using the link below and select this opportunity if eligible. Must include a written essay for WKCTC to review per the scholarship requirements.
Calling ALL LEADERSHIP MURRAY ALUMNI

Please help us update our records with your current contact information by completing this quick form below. Our current class is hoping to better develop this network as their class project.
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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