Monthly Services:

Relocation Packets 2

Member Services 8

Miscellaneous 12

Info. Materials 6

Member Referrals 52*

(*Also see web directory count)

Tourism 3

Chamber Event Inquiries 75

Website Hits 619

Pageviews:

Events Calendar 32 * Member Directory 25 Newcomers Page 4 Newsletter Page 10

Spoonbread Festival Website Hits: 296

Mike Parsons

Trisha Parsons

Greg Powell

Paul Reynolds

Sandra Rose

Jeannette Rowlett

Linda VanWinkle

Shelley Wolfe

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President Jennifer Napier

President Elect Kristy Napier

Vice President Danny Miller Secretary

Sandra Rose Treasurer

Paul Reynolds

Dale Ballinger

David Gilliam

Dr. Diane Hatchett

Chad Hembree

Stephan Hobbs

Danny Miller

Jennifer Napier

Kristy Napier

Paula Noland

Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Abner

Executive Director

David Rowlette

Sales Representative

Kyle Sowers

Berea Chamber

Peoples Bank Annex

424 B Chestnut Street

Berea, KY 40403

Phone: 859-986-9760

Fax: 859-986-2501

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“Wor k i n g To ge t he r f o r a B e t te r B e r e a ”

February 2020 Newsletter

www.BereaChamber.com

February Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &

Hosted by Chiropractic Health

Solutions

February Membership Meeting Sponsored by

Cumberland Valley National Bank

Scenes from January Chamber Coffee &

Networking Meeting Hosted by Holiday Inn

Express

Scenes from State of the City Address

Luncheon

Berea Magazine Sales Agreement Form

Advertise in our Monthly Newsletter

Join a Committee

Off to a Fast Start

January 2020 launched us into to a fresh new decade. New faces were added to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and a leader-ship succession plan was established for 2021. Kristy Napier, of Central Bank, (although we share the same last name – no, we’re not related) will serve as your President in 2021.

Exciting news and updates kicked off our year. During our State

of the City address, held locally at Churchill’s nostalgic and beautiful event center on January 30th, 2020. Berea City Mayor,

Bruce Fraley, provided a thorough and transparent detailed re-port on the current projects, news, issues, and goals that the City

of Berea will embrace in 2020. An amazing crowd of over 130

attentive businessmen and women, plus several engaged community members from across Mad-ison County attended this kickoff event. Those who attended were privy to BREAKING

NEWS for Berea - the Berea Bypass Road Construction Project was included in the state’s budget! The state had just announced it an hour before our meeting.

The Bypass project was completely removed from the state’s budget three years ago, after dec-

ades of falling in priority levels, to falling off the budget completely by 2016. Thanks to the aggressive collaboration efforts of the Berea Chamber, which initiated a partnership with our

newly elected City Council members in 2017, and drew interest by our new Mayor in 2018, we developed open lines of communication with our region’s elected representatives and senators,

and made numerous business visits to Frankfort to jointly lobby together for the funding of this project. Because of these united efforts, economic development will flourish.

Another collaborative partnership in January was the Berea Business Fest, in which the Cham-

ber, the City, and Berea College created an environment on campus for students to dialogue and meet with a variety of businesses and services from around the area. This is a once per year op-portunity for students to learn about what’s available to them outside of campus while they’ve

made their home Berea College.

Lastly, our new Board of Directors held a brainstorming retreat in January. The action items we developed were to: establish aggressive financial goals for the future growth of the Chamber;

engage generational representation from all five generations of the current workforce; develop effective communication techniques; and build leaders and potential Board members via com-

mittee innovations. It’s your time to shine in 2020 – join our growth movement!

Jennifer

Jennifer Napier, President Berea Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director’s Comments Our Gold (Corporate) Partners

Our Silver (Business) Partners

Our Bronze (Associate) Partners

Central Bank

Chiropractic Health Solutions

Citizens Guaranty Bank

Community Trust Bank

Cumberland Valley National Bank

D&B Electric & Communications

Lakes Funeral Home

Napier Building and Contracting

Novelis, Inc.

Park Community Credit Union

US Bank

Get Involved Through Our Committees

During our annual Board of Directors Retreat in January, we began the process of rolling out our various planning committees for 2020.

As in previous years, our Board members take ownership of one or more com-mittees, which provides a direct line of communication back to our monthly Board meeting allowing each committee to express their unique needs and share their activities through a monthly report to the other Board members.

As you carve out your niche in our committees (see page 16 of this newsletter), you will find that some have standing monthly meetings (Economic Develop-ment, Spoonbread Festival, etc.) while other committees are more project ori-ented and may only meet two or three times leading up to their event (Awards Banquet, Geocaching Weekend, Christmas Parade, etc.).

To join a committee, you will need to call the Chamber office (986-9760) or email us at chamber@bereachamber.com and request to be added to our email distribution list for your selected committee(s). Then you will begin receiv-ing all future communications for committee meetings and activities for the coming year.

Our planning committees will be conducting organizational meetings in the coming weeks, so make plans now to get involved.

Lastly, as we have openings on our Board of Directors, we often look to our committee structure for up and coming leaders of the Chamber.

Sincerely,

David

Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com

or call 859-986-9760

Please RSVP by Monday, February 10th at 12:00 noon.

Thank You!

Future Meeting Dates

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Chiropractic Health Solutions

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February Membership Meeting

Sponsor: Cumberland Valley National Bank Thursday, February 20, 2020

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Today’s Family Dental

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

March Membership Meeting Sponsor: Elite Martial Arts Thursday, March 19, 2020

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Member News

You’re Invited!

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

1048 Ace Drive Berea, KY 40403

Member News

Scenes from January Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Holiday Inn Express

Thank you Ahmad & Staff!

Advertise Your Business here for only

$12.00 per month.

Call 859-986-9760 for more information.

My Chamber, My Story

Feel free to submit your personal story for consideration by our Communications Committee in our public relations campaign known as My Chamber, My Story. See examples on our website at:

www.bereachamber.com Submissions can be made by emailing your story & photo to:

chamber@bereachamber.com

Member News Policy

Our member news section provides members, in good standing, the oppor-tunity to share information with other ides Chamber members and the general public. This free service allows you to introduce new employees, promote new facilities, business expansions, awards, certifications, or anniversary celebra-tions and other special recognition with-in your industry. Email newsletter sub-missions to david@bereachamber.com by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. The Chamber reserves the right to edit and reject submissions.

Member News

The ribbon is officially cut! Village Life Boutique & Gifts, located in Old Town, is now open. Sisters, Paula Johnson and Robyn Moreland want to provide the community they love with a great place to shop. They specialize in the latest styles of boutique clothing, unique gifts and local soaps and lotions. Stop by and welcome them and do a little shopping!

Scenes from State of the City Address Luncheon

February Membership Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

235 Glades Road Berea, KY 40403

www.BereaChamber.com

or by email at david@bereachamber.com

or call 859-986-9760.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 19th

at 2:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Thank You 2019 Committee Chairs

Ambassadors / Membership

Recruitment Committee Co-Chairs: Kristy Napier & Trisha Parsons

Awards / Banquet Committee

Co-Chairs: Linda VanWinkle & Stephen Hobbs

Bylaws Committee Co-Chairs: Nick Calmes & Wayne Combs

Christmas Parade Committee

Co-Chairs: Danny Miller & Frankie Blevins

Communications Committee Co-Chairs: Chad Hembree & Jennifer Napier

Economic Development Committee Co-Chairs: Kenny Fields & Jim Davis

Finance Committee

BCOC Executive Committee

Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee

Co-Chairs: Jennifer Napier & Steve Carter

Golf Scramble Planning Committee Co-Chairs: David Gilliam & Bud Montgomery

Industrial Relations Committee

Co-Chairs: Paul Noland & Ronnie Terrill

Nominating Committee Co-Chairs: Jeanette Rowlett & Greg Powell

Past Presidents Council

Chair: Paul Reynolds & Greg Powell

Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee

Co-Chairs: George Wyatt & Sandra Rose

Rook & Chili Dinner Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Nola Newman & Linda VanWinkle

Scholarship Committee

Co-Chairs: David Gilliam & Dr. Diane Hatchett

Spoonbread Festival Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Nola Newman & Greg Powell

Member News

Baldwins CPA’s, PLLC Battle of Richmond Association

Berea Baptist Church Berea Kiwanis Club Berea Lions Club

Berea Optical Berea Urgent Care

Berkshire Hathaway Home Service Foster Realty

Blue Grass Energy Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant

Century 21 Advantage Realty Robinson Co. Chiropractic Health Solutions

Church on the Rock Citizens Guaranty Bank Club Arena Skating Rink Community Trust Bank

Davis & Haymond, P.S.C. Delta Gas

Dinner Bell Restaurant Gary Conkin

Hays Furniture Heartland Rehab Services

Hospice Care Plus Humane Society

Hyster-Yale Group James Lunsford

Jim Davis

January Membership Renewals

Member News

Kentucky Artisan Center Café Kentucky Auto Parts

Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Kentucky Steel Center, Inc.

Lakes Funeral Home Linda VanWinkle

Little Caesars Pizza MACED

Madison County Board of Education Madison County Cooperative Ext. Services

Madison County Public Library MEPCO Home Health Agency

Peoples Bank Pittsburgh Glass Works Renfro’s Collision, LLC

Renfro Valley Entertainment Richmond Register Saint Joseph Berea

Sammy K. Lee, P.S.C. Snug Hollow Inn & Farm

Sune Frederiksen The Folk Circle Association Berea, KY

United Way of the Bluegrass US Bank

Wallingford Communications Weichert Realtors Ford Brothers

White House Clinics

Selection Criteria: 1. Must be a current member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year of business activity in Berea. 2. Must provide examples of exemplary customer service and/or community involvement.

Company Name: Contact Person:

Street Address: Phone:

City: State: Zip: Cell Phone:

Year Business was Founded: E-mail Address:

Number of Employees: Website: Brief description of the business: (may attach additional sheets / brochures)

Specific reasons to recognize this business as our Business of the Month: (letter of recommendation optional)

Chamber Involvement:

Guidelines: The deadline for nominations is the 20th day of each month. Nominations can be made by anyone (Chamber members and non-members). Businesses may self-nominate for this award. Nominations will carry over from month to month, up to six months from date received. Selection is based on information provided on this form and any supporting documentation. The business of the month will be recognized at our monthly membership meeting (third Thursday); through the Chamber newsletter and website; as well as the local newspaper. Signage to be displayed for 30 days at the Business of the Month (to be returned for the next winner).

Monthly winners will automatically be included in nominations for Business of the Year Award.

Business of the Month Nomination Form

Nominated by:

Name: Phone: E-mail Address:

Return nomination form to:

Berea Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: (859) 986-9760 www.bereachamber.com

Advertise Your Business in the Chamber Newsletter and Reach

250+ Businesses Today!

Newsletter Guidelines, Deadlines and Pricing

Advertising Deadlines: 1. Ads must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. 2. The newsletter will be posted to the Chamber website by the 10th day of each month.

Format Options: If at all possible, advertisements should be emailed to david@bereachamber.com ready to cut and paste into the monthly newsletter in one of the following formats. 1. PDF – (press ready) 2. MS Publisher Document

3. TIF Note: Advertisements submitted as MS Word documents often need to be re-created. In which case, an hourly rate of $25 will be charged to re-create the advertisement in the appropriate format. Please supply all graphics as separate jpeg files. Additionally, advertisements submitted as hard copies, faxed or mailed to the Chamber office are subject to the same hourly re-creation rate and will require digital images of all logos, graphics or photos.

Advertising Sizes and Prices: 1. Business Card Ad: 2.00” tall X 3.50” wide $12.00 per month or $120.00 per year (12 monthly editions)

2. 1/4 Page Ad: 3.625” wide X 4.875” tall $20.00 per month ($50 per three months)*

3. 1/2 Page Vertical Ad: 3.625” wide X 9.75” tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)* 4. 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad: 7.375” wide X 4.875” tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)*

5. Full Page Ad: 8.50” wide X 11.00” tall $40.00 per month** * Discount requires the same advertisement to run three consecutive months without any changes. ** Includes one FREE broadcast email to all Chamber members.

Questions: Call David Rowlette at (859) 986-9760.

Sizes and prices to fit all budgets!

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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Sponsored by: Chiropractic Health

Solutions 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Deadline for Submitting

Information for the March

Newsletter 5:00 p.m.

Chamber Membership Meeting

Sponsored by: Cumberland Valley

National Bank 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

February

Berea City Council Meeting

Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.

Berea City Council Meeting

Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Mtg.

TBA 11:00 a.m.

Chamber Board of

Directors Mtg. TBA

12:00 p.m.

LMC Legislative Day in Frankfort

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Berea Chamber of Commerce Peoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403 Phone: (859) 986-9760 FAX: (859) 986-2501 Email: chamber@bereachamber.com Website: www.BereaChamber.com

Our Mission: The mission of the Berea Chamber of Commerce is, with integrity, to promote prosperity and enhance the quality of life in Berea, Kentucky by: • supporting the success and growth

of current businesses; • encouraging and seeking new busi-

ness development; • enhancing communications and collaboration; and • promoting Berea as a place to live,

work and explore.

2020 Committees

Call the Chamber office at 986-9760 if you would like to volunteer for

a Chamber committee.

Our committees include: • Ambassadors / Membership Recruitment Committee

• Awards / Banquet Committee

• Bylaws Committee

• Christmas Parade Committee

• Communications Committee

• Economic Development Committee

• Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee

• Golf Scramble Planning Committee

• Nominating Committee

• Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee

• Rook & Chili Dinner Planning Committee

• Scholarship Committee

• Spoonbread Festival