Dear members,

Father's Day is this weekend and another great reason to #ShopLocal! Businesses are open and eager to help you chose the perfect gift!

We are getting lots of questions about 4th of July festivities in Murray - click here for the holiday schedule. For more events happening in our community this summer, like Movies on the Square, be sure to check out our Events Calendar.

Our Annual Business Celebration is planned for October 15th with business award nominations ending SOON - June 25th! So, please continue to submit for those.

Leadership Murray applications are due June 25th, as well. See below for the link for more details and to fill out the form. The class will be announced in July, and we will kick off the opening retreat on August 20th. The class will be introduced at the September Business at Breakfast which will take place on Tuesday, September 14th at 8am in The Murray Room with MSU President, Dr. Robert Jackson, giving an update on the university. This event is presented by Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc/Marcum Engineering. Tickets go on sale soon.

Our 2021 Women in Business Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, December 8th from 11am-1pm.
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.
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
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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