MAYSVILLE-M ASON C O. AREA C HAMBER OF COMMERCE 201 E. T HIRD STREET MAYSVILLE , KY 41056

September 11th Race Volunteer

Meeting 7:00 pm

September 13th Buffalo Trails

MultiSport Races 9:00 am

October 10th Breakfast

Membership Meeting 7:45 am

October 16th Candidate Forum

7:00 pm

Calendar of Events 7

Chamber Services 4 & 5

Member2Member 6

Member News 5

Member of the Month 4

New Members 3

Renewing Members 3

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I N S I D E : 14th Annual Buffalo Trails Multisport Race

September 2014

Takin’ Care of Business 2014

SIGN UP TODAY!!

Visit: www.active.com to Register

20’s Style

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 5:30 p.m.

Located at the Maysville Cox Building Entertainment by: The Four Leads, Barbershop Quartet

Enjoy a “Taste of Maysville” $10 per person

Caproni’sCaproni’sCaproni’s D & D

Catering, Inc.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Suzan Ross - Chairman Larry Poe - Vice Chairman

Michael Parker - Past Chairman Janet White - Treasurer

Dan Fannin Harry Mann

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Term Expires December 31, 2014 Allison Adams - Buffalo Trace Health Department Cara Clarke - Maysville Community

& Technical College Chuck Doughman - C&D Electronics/ RadioShack Dan Fannin - Emerson Harry Mann - M & M Custom Framing Term Expires December 31, 2015

Linda Brown- Kenton Pointe Assisted Living Rebecca Cartmell - Red Cross David Lawrence - Rotary Club Joe VonDerHaar - East Ky. Power Tonya Wenz - Limestone YMCA Term Expires December 31, 2016 Dustin Grutza - Ranger Steel Michael Parker - Hospice of Hope Norlene Rice - Bank of Maysville Suzan Ross - Baldwin CPAs Janet White - US Bank Term Expires December 31, 2017 Mary Bishop - Women’s Crisis Ctr Robert Boone - MCTC Bob Hendrickson - Ledger Independent Larry Poe - Boone Real Estate Tony Sweeney - Sweeney Appraisals Ex-Officio

David Cartmell - Mayor, Maysville Kelly Clarke - Tourism Rep. Mike Denham - State Representative Jim Downing - Renaissance Rep. Kevin Cornette - BTADD James “Buddy” Gallenstein - Judge

Executive, Mason Co. Rick Ross - Mason Co. Board of Education Robert Parker - Meadowview Regional Medical Center Tracey Parriman - Mason Co. Coop Ext. Service Dr. Ed Story - Maysville

Community & Technical College Gene Weaver - Industrial Authority

Chamber Connections Page 2

GOLD Applebee’s Carmeuse

Ledger Independent Meadowview Regional Medical Center

WFTM

SILVER Baldwin, CPA’s

Citizens Deposit Bank East Kentucky Power Co-op

Emerson Impact Sign & Apparel

International Paper Maysville Community & Technical College

Maysville- Mason Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau McFarland Chevrolet- Buick Inc.

BRONZE AT&T

CSXT Terminal Hospice of Hope

Maysville Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility McDonald’s of Maysville Ross Medical Associates

Thank You to our 2014 Buffalo Trails MultiSport Race Sponsors!

FAN Active Care

Bluegrass Bicycle Boone Real Estate C & D Electronics City of Maysville

Delores Baker, Attorney at Law Downing Insurance

Drifters Paradise Campground Fleming- Mason Energy

First State Bank Gold Star Chili

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Kachler Appraisal Services

Kenton Pointe Assisted Living Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

Knox & Brothers Funeral Home Limestone Properties

Lindsey Wilson M & M Custom Framing

Mason Co. Coop Extension Mason. Co. Fiscal Court

Mason Co. PVA

Maysville Physical Therapy Moore and Parker Funeral Home

Neff Refrigeration/ Heating People’s Bank

Penny R. Stanfield, CPA & Co. PLLC PrimaryPlus

Real Estate Asset Counseling Redden Home Reality

Rent-2-Own Royse, Zweigart, Kirk, Brammer

and Caudill SES Graphic Design

State Farm, Brian Payne Stober Drives

Sweeney Appraisals Tire World, Inc.

Tom Rechtin Heating & A/C Co. Inc. Traxel Jewelry

US Bank Wal-Mart

The MISSION of the Maysville-Mason Co.

Area Chamber of Commerce is to

provide leadership and be a voice of the

business community.

1. Enhance the quality of life.

2. Support sustainable development that is socially, economically and environmentally viable. 3. Promote and encourage private enterprise.

4. Unify the direction of the business community. 5. Respond to our

M I SSION

V ISION

THE CHAMBER THANKS THESE MEMBERS FOR RENEWING IN AUGUST

84 Lumber

Buffalo Trace Area

Development District

deSha's Restaurant

EAT Gallery

Farmers Mutual Insurance

Company

Good Shepherd Printing

Green Tokai Company, Ltd.

Kentucky Career Center

Kentucky Utilities Company

Lee's Famous Recipe.

Lindsey Wilson College

ProSource

St. Paul Trinity Manor

State Electric Supply Co.

Tully Transport

Chamber Connections Page 3

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Commerce.

October Membership Meeting

Breakfast Membership Meeting

October 10th at 7:45 am

Kentucky Distillers Association 614 Shelby Street. Frankfort, KY 40601 (502)-875-9351 www.kybourbon.com

The Kentucky Distillers association started in 1880, when 32 distillers met at the Galt House in Louisville. Since then their mission has remained steadfast- to protect the trade interests of the industry. The KDA is a non-profit organization that is proud of the high standing they have with local, State, and Federal officials, and their community relations.

The Chamber Welcomes our Newest Member

American Business Systems

Morehead- Lexington- Maysville- Corbin- Hazard 1-800-228-7758

Chamber Connections Page 4

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denominations.

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LEADERSHIP HORIZONS

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American Business Systems is a leading provider of technology services in Ken-tucky. They are committed to delivering to their clients unparalleled customer satis-faction and an unbeatable return on investment. Founded in 1966 by William Poage, American Business Systems started as a small locally owned office supply and printing company. In 1984, American Business Sys-tems became part of a unique business partnership with Xerox Corporation. This affiliation with Xerox allows them to offer their clients an exclusive, manufacturer-direct partnership with Xerox. As their business has evolved through the years, they are now aligned to various technologies including IT Services, scanning services and print management solu-tions. At the forefront, they consider their clients as their partners. Therefore, their customers receive the benefit of access to their suite of technologies, as well as its service and support network. Beyond that, they offer their partners an unmatched approach to account management. They understand how critical technology can be to your company’s bottom line. They offer user-friendly online support when pur-chasing their products through their website and can deliver to 98% of all United States clients within two business days.

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS

Drop by on your way to work at the Mason County Public Library September 26th 7:45 am - 9 am

Join us for Business Before Hours! Learn what the Library offers and mingle with

other chamber members.

Page 5 Chamber Connections

Wildcat Cheerleaders from Limestone YMCA held a carwash and took up dona-tions for their yearly expenses.

Carmeuse Lime of Maysville mine res-cue team traveled to Lexington to test their life-saving skills against 41 other mine teams from 14 states. For more in-formation visit: www.minerescue.com

The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center celebrated the region’s German heritage with their Annual Oktoberfest.

Lasting Impressions Salon & Spa wel-comed stylist Amy Adams. She is currently trained in Aveda Skincare, hair care, and makeup.

The Annual Blue Licks reenactment was held at Blue Licks State Resort Park in Robertson County.

Fleming- Mason Energy has chosen Joni Hazelrigg as the chief executive offi-cer. Hazelrigg is a 29 year employee of the company and is replacing former CEO Chris Perry who resigned in July to take a position as CEO of the United Utility Supply Cooperative.

Green Tokai Co. LTD. announced that 24 new jobs will be added to the Mason

County workforce, and the company will invest $4.4 million into the project.

Maysville Community & Technical College will be holding several work ready workshops beginning on September 3rd. Each workshop will be held by an industry or human resource leader, with a different subject covered each time.

Mason County High School will be offering a new program open to juniors and seniors, Sponsored by Maysville- Ma-son Co. Area Chamber of Commerce. The programs is called: “Work Ethic Seal Pro-gram.” The programs allows juniors and seniors to receive a letter of recommenda-tion at the end of the school year that can be used for college applications and po-tential employers.

Maysville Rotary Club is planning their 35th Annual Charity Horseshow. The Show will start at 5:30 pm on Sept 6th at the Germantown Fairgrounds.

Feed Hunger Games raised more than $4,000 for local Food banks for our Area. WFTM was the winning team, the duo of Ben Smith, and Travis Skaggs competed against 25 other competitors during Mays-ville’s first annual Mudfest.

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For profit members with fewer than 50 employees

can receive free e-membership to the Kentucky Chamber.

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Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates Forum Thursday, October 16th 2014

7:00 pm Located in the Fields Auditorium at

Maysville Community & Technical College

Is Health Contagious? New Fun & Free Program being offered at the Mason County Heath Dept. The

Microclinic Program is based on the idea of “contagious” heath.” Proven Results!

Call today to join the 16 week program! First Session starts on Sept, 23 2014

MASON COUNTY HEATH DEPARTMENT

(606)-564-9447

Take advantage of one of these FREE Entrepreneur Center

Classes 2014

October 15th “How to Start a

Business”

This program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of owning your own business. We will explore the entrepreneur life, types of small businesses, legal forms of ownership and the need for a business plan. Topics covered will include:

Are you ready to won a business?

Researching your business

What the lenders need

Why is a business plan needed?

industry trends.

October 22nd “Writing a

Business Plan”

Reserve your seat by calling :

606-759-7141

ext. 66120

Chamber Connections Page 6

APPLEBEE’S OF MAYSVILLE 175 Walmart Way, Maysville 606-759-0620

BLUE LICKS STATE RESORT PARK P.O. Box 66, Mt. Olivet

800-443-7008 www.parks.ky.gov

C & D ELECTRONICS 110 Tucker Drive, Maysville 606-759-5027

CRAWFORD DOWNING INSURANCE AGENCY 125 Market Street, Maysville 606-564-6826 www.crawfordins.com

GOOD SHEPHERD PRINTING 606-784-2858 Morehead http:/WePrintForLess.com/ChamberSpecial.htm

FRENCH QUARTER INN 25 E. McDonald Parkway Maysville 606-564-8000

LASTING IMPRESSIONS SALON & SPA 14 East Second Street Maysville 606-564-5646 www.lastingimpressionsspa.com

LIFE’S ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 740 Fleming Road, Maysville 606-564-9400

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE 179 Wal-Mart Way, Maysville 606-759-0655

PARADISE BREEZE WA-TERPARK 3177 AA Highway Maysville 606-759-9416 www.paradisebreezeky.com

PROSOURCE 4720 Glendale Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-769-0606 www.totalprosource.com

UNITY TOTAL CONSTRUCTION LLC 2333 Cottonwood Court Maysville 937-779-9155 www.unitytotalconstruction.com

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MAYSVILLE REGIONAL JOB FAIR

MASON COUNTY AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 11th- Race Volunteer Meeting, 7 pm at the Mason Co. Extension office.

September 12th- Women’s Crisis Center-Dining to make a difference Dinner. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Crisis Center. Located at the Maysville Cox Building. Social hour & silent Auction at 6:00 pm, Dinner and Live auction at 7:00 pm.

September 13th – Buffalo Trails MultiSport Racing. Limestone Landing, corner of Limestone Street and McDonald Parkway, Maysville. Duathlon and Triathlon start at 9 am. Sprint and 5K at 9:30 am (approximately). Register at www.active.com. Race Website: www.buffalotrailsraces.com. Contact: 606-564-5534

September 13th- KGMC: Saturday Seminar- Mason Co. Schools, Jim Rawlings- Saturday Seminars are FREE and open to the public (Participants will be on their own for lunch, but are invited to stay all day to research or tour the Miniature Gallery, Changing Gallery and the Historical Gallery free of charge. Coffee, tea and coffee cake will be served. For more information contact: 606-564-5865

September 20th & 21st- Simon Kenton Festival- Saturday: (9:30 am- 6 pm) Sunday: (10 am- 5 pm) Contact: suziepratt@maysvilleky.net 606-563-2596

September 20th- Drifters Paradise Campground- End of Summer Party, for more information contact:

606-842-0598

September 16th- Business Before Hours: Mason Co. Public Library- 7:30 am- 9:00 am

September 23rd- Mason Co. Health Dept- Is Health Contagious? This is a program that helps people make lifestyle changes that last with the support of their friends and family. The Microclinic Program is based on the idea of “contagious health,” Proven Results! There is no cost for this session. Please call now to join the 16 week program at: (606)-564-9447.

September 26th- Chamber Business Before Hours- 7:45 am- 9 am. Mason Co. Public Library.

September 26th & 27th- Pig Out in Maysville- For more information contact: Norbert at: 606-584-0061

September 27th- Second Annual 2 Bridge Run, hosted by the Maysville Rotary Club. 12K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk. Located in Maysville, KY & Aberdeen, OH. Registration starts at 7:30 am, Race starts at 8:30 am. Entry Fees: 12K $30- Pre-Registered, and $35 day of Race. 5K: $20 pre-registered, and $25 day of race. Registration forms are available at: www.maysvillerotary.com

September 30th- Maysville Community & Technical College hosting their first ENERGY FAIR- 4:00- 8:00 pm, Conserve, Save, and Sustain. Money saving practices and healthy alternatives for your family & home. Questions

contact: 606-759-7141 ext. 66232.

October 1st- MCTC & TENCO Work Ready Workshops- 12-1pm, This free workshop is let by regional experts in employment, ranging from HR Managers, CEO’s and workforce development professionals. Located in room Room C-106 at MCTC. For questions contact: Robert Boon at: 606-759-7141 ext. 66180

October 3rd- Maysville Regional Job Fair- 1:00-6:00 pm, Located at the Mason County High School Fieldhouse. 3120 US Highway 68, Maysville. For more Information visit: facebook.com/KentuckyCareerCenterTenco. Register by contacting: Jeremy Faulkner: (606) 564-6894, or email: jfaulkner@btadd.com. There is no charge for this event!

October 10th- Breakfast Membership Meeting- “State of the Community”- 7:45. Guest Speakers Judge Executive “Buddy” Gallenstein, and Mayor David Cartmell. To reserve your seat, Call (606)-564-5534 or email: chamberadmin@maysvilleky.net

October 16th- Meet the Candidate Forum, 7 pm, Fields Auditorium, Maysville Community & Technical College.

October 21st- Takin’ Care of Business Celebration- 5:30 pm. Located at the Maysville Cox Building. Come and Enjoy a “Taste of Maysville” and Entertainment by “The Four Leads,” a Barbershop Quartet. Cost is $10. Reserve your seat by calling: 606-564-5534.

Chamber Connections Page 7

Does your Organization have an upcoming Event? Submit it to: chamberadmin@maysvilleky.net

Partner:

Active Care Chiropractic Brian Payne, State Farm

Agency C&D Electronics

Delores Baker, Attorney At Law

Downing Insurance Agency

Fleming-Mason Energy First State Bank

Kenton Pointe Assisted Living

Lindsey Wilson College Mason Co. Fiscal Court Moore & Parker Funeral

Home Primary Plus Stober Drives

Neff Refrigeration/ Heating US Bank

Associate: Boone Real Estate

Brock-McVey Buffalo Trace Surveying

Drifters Paradise Campground Gold Star Chili

Goodwill Industries of KY Kachler Appraisal Service

Kentucky Gateway Museum Ctr.

Knox & Brothers Funeral Home

Limestone Properties M & M Custom Framing

Mason Co. Coop Extension Mason Co. PVA

Maysville Physical Therapy People’s Bank

Penny R. Stanfield, CPA & Co. Real Estate Asset Counseling

Redden Hometown Realty Rent-2-Own

Royse, Zweigart, Kirk, Brammer, and Caudill Sweeney Appraisals

Tire World Tom Rechtin Heating &

A/C Co. Inc. Traxel Jewelry

Wal-Mart

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