Monthly Services:

Relocation Packets 4

Member Services 10

Miscellaneous 14

Info. Materials 12

Member Referrals 42*

(*Also see web directory count)

Tourism 6

Chamber Event Inquiries 75

Website Hits 1,915

Pageviews:

Events Calendar 118 * Member Directory 57 Newcomers Page 21 Newsletter Page 33

Spoonbread Festival

Website Hits: 908

Nola Newman

Paula Noland

Trisha Parsons

Greg Powell

Paul Reynolds

Sandra Rose

Jeannette Rowlett

Ronnie Terrill

Linda VanWinkle

Tim Wade

Cora Jane Wilson

George Wyatt

President Jeannette Rowlett President Elect

Greg Powell Vice President

Danny Miller Secretary

Sandra Rose Treasurer

Paul Reynolds

Nicholas Calmes

Steve Carter

Renee Combs

Wayne Combs

Kenny Fields

David Gilliam

Dr. Diane Hatchett

Chad Hembree

Stephan Hobbs

Danny Miller

Jennifer Napier

Kristy Napier

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

Executive Committee 2019 Board of Directors Office Staff

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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 ”

April 2019 Newsletter

www.BereaChamber.com

Hello Everyone,

I would like all committee chairs or co-chairs, to send me the date that each committee has chosen to meet. Please send the committee name and date to my email at jgrowlett@roadrunner.com. Thank you in advance for taking your charge seriously and helping make sure that our year is a very successful one for our community, businesses and the chamber. You should receive a list of all the committees with their chairs and co-chairs listed. This will be helpful for each of us to be able to contact someone, if we need to ask a question or get some information. Since we are now beginning the month of April, it seems that there is a lot of work that needs to be done and the year is moving faster and faster. The Rook & Chili Dinner is just around the corner and we need to ask everyone we see, to join us for this great event. It is more about having a great time and socializing than being a winner, so anyone can come and enjoy playing and leaving their worries at home. The Executive Committee will be meeting soon, if you have suggestions that we need to discuss, please call or email one of the five members: Greg Powell, Danny Miller, Paul Reynolds, Sandra Rose or Jeanette Rowlett. We will add it to our agenda and if need be to the April 25th board meeting at 12:00 noon. Berea is a great place and the Chamber of Commerce has a big part, to play in what happens, in our town. Hope to see all 24 of our board members, on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Put it on your calendar and try to work your day around the meeting.

Spotlight Playhouse to Host & Sponsor April

Membership Meeting

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

Sponsored & Hosted by Morning Pointe of

Richmond

Scenes from March Membership Meeting at

Elite Martial Arts

Scenes from Chamber Coffee & Networking

Meeting at Central Bank & Trust

Business of the Month

Nomination Form

Advertise in our Monthly Newsletter

Join a Committee

Jeannette

Jeannette Rowlett, President Berea Chamber of Commerce 859-248-2505 or jgrowlett@roadrunner.com

It is time that we all should be looking forward to all the events that are planned for 2019. First, now that everyone has had several opportunities to sign up for committees and the chairs have been identified, everyone who has a commitment, to one or more committees, needs to get together in the next two weeks and set up your budget, for your event. Be prepared to have someone from the committee, if not the chair, to present at the next board meeting, which is the last Thursday of the month, April 25th at 12:00 noon. The meeting is held at the Chamber office, upstairs.

Executive Director’s Comments Our Gold (Corporate) Partners

Our Silver (Business) Partners

Our Bronze (Associate) Partners

Chiropractic Health Solutions

Citizens Guaranty Bank

Christie Cain, Realtor at Century 21

Cumberland Valley National Bank

D&B Electric & Communications

Lakes Funeral Home

Napier Building and Contracting

Novelis, Inc.

Park Community Credit Union

2019 Berea Magazine Available

Our 2019 Berea Magazine has been printed and is now available for distribution. The magazine has been placed in the high traffic areas around town for our visitors and copies will be delivered to advertisers in the coming week.

The magazine serves as a core piece for our relocation packets and is also available on-line through the Chamber website (www.BereaChamber.com) 24/7.

I want to thank all of our businesses that purchased ads and helped make the publication possible. We are also very proud of our partnership with the staff at The Berea Citizen, who did the beautiful layout, design and editorial work.

Please call or email the Chamber office if you would like copies for your lobby or customers.

Sincerely,

David

Member News

Thank you Will, Harry and Staff!

Scenes from the March Membership Meeting at Elite Martial Arts

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

Join a Planning Committee Today

by calling the Chamber Office at

986-9760

Register on-line at:

www.BereaChamber.com or call 859-986-9760

Please RSVP by Monday, April 8th at 12:00 noon.

Thank You!

Future Meeting Dates

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Halcomb’s Knob Bed & Breakfast

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

State of the County Address: May 17, 2019

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

Sponsor: Hospice Care Plus Tuesday, June 11, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

June Membership Meeting

Sponsor: KY Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

Sponsor: Kentucky Printing Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

July Membership Meeting

Sponsor: Nola Newman Realty Thursday, July 18, 2019

6:00 p.m.

Member News

You’re Invited!

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

1400 Gibson Bay Drive Richmond, KY

Call 986-9760 today to schedule your Ribbon Cutting

or Anniversary Celebration!

Ribbon Cuttings & Anniversary Celebrations

Berea Chamber of Commerce 2019 Committee Charges

Ambassador / Membership Recruitment Committee: Charged with promoting goodwill throughout the community on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. One of the group’s primary responsibilities includes planning, conducting and reporting of ribbon cuttings and business anniversary celebrations. Committee members may also be called upon for volunteer labor at Chamber sponsored events such as membership meetings, luncheons, information booths, etc. Develops and implements all member recruitment and retention initiatives to include an annual membership drive and member / prospect surveys. The committee reg-ularly reviews membership programs, services, and Chamber dues/investments. The goal for 2019 is to grow to and maintain 300 chamber members. The committee will also conduct three new member orientation programs throughout the year. Charged with reviewing current member benefits and demonstrating the value of Chamber membership to members and non members alike. The committee will also promote our Member to Member Discount programs, offer coupons or goodie bags for special events, sponsor speakers and offer Lunch & Learn Workshops.

Awards / Banquet Committee: Charged with planning the year end Chamber Awards Banquet. The committee will be respon-sible for selecting the location, the caterer, the entertainment, sponsorship and marketing of the event. The Committee is also responsible for promoting the annual Chamber Awards, which include Volunteer of the Year; Man of the Year; Woman of the Year; Business of the Year; Hall of Fame; etc. The committee will select the recipients and recognize each winner during the year end Awards Banquet.

Christmas Parade Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the 34th annual Twilight Christmas Parade to be held the first Saturday evening in December. The committee will promote the event throughout the community, receive applications for parade entries, line up the parade, oversee the awarding of prizes for winning floats, coordinate sponsorships, and select a grand marshal and judges.

Communications Committee: Charged with reviewing and updating the Chambers various communication/marketing tools. These will include the website, a social media presence, monthly newsletter, Berea magazine, relocation packets, city/county map, industrial development and retail packets, etc. Further develop the My Chamber, My Story public relations campaign. Work with other community groups / stakeholders to develop a community calendar.

Economic Development Committee: Meets monthly and may elect to form sub-committees within the group and meet more frequently in order to further the work of the Chamber. During the coming year, the committee will focus its efforts on the 3rd annual Berea Business Fest industrial and retail recruitment, planning for a community center, tourism, transportation issues, and continued development of an entrepreneurial climate throughout our community. Additionally, the committee is responsible for an ongoing Shop Berea Campaign. The Economic Development Committee also works closely with the Public Affairs/Government Relations Committee on issues and projects.

Executive Committee: Elected officers of the organization, who are charged with developing and monitoring the Chamber’s annual operating budget, overseeing the Chamber’s building fund and conducts reviews of the organizations bylaws. The com-mittee may also develop, implement, and oversee fund raising strategies in an effort to expedite the growth of our building fund. The committee meets as monthly or as needed. Conducts two meetings per year of the Past Presidents Council, who serves in an advisory capacity to the Chamber’s president, Executive Director and the current Board of Directors. The committee also assists in our efforts to reach out to other Chambers.

Geocaching Weekend & MadRock Duck Derby Planning Committee: Charged with planning, promoting, and conducting the 6th annual Geocaching Weekend and the planning, promoting, and conducting the 4th annual MadRock Duck Derby.

Golf Scramble Planning Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the Chamber’s annual Golf Scramble, which may include a second event (Night Glow Golf Scramble or Wacky Golf Scramble). The committee will coordinate the food, prizes, sponsorship and marketing of the event(s).

Industrial Relations Committee: Charged with developing communications, networking opportunities and partnerships be-tween the Chamber and Berea’s manufacturing sector. The committee will plan and conduct our industrial appreciation lunch-eon, coordinate various plant tours, coordinate roundtable meetings with plant managers and human resource managers, and address workforce development issues and the planning of a career center.

Nominating Committee: Chaired by the President Elect of the organization and charged with presenting a slate of officers to our Board of Directors in October of each year. They also receive nominations for new Board members and prepare an election ballot to be used in the annual Chamber election of the Board of Directors in November.

Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee: Meets as needed and may elect to form sub-committees within the group and meet more frequently in order to further the work of the Chamber. The committee coordinates annual Legislative Briefings by our local legislators and interfaces with city, county and state government. Members of the committee make monthly presen-tations at City Council meetings providing Chamber Updates on our activities, projects and events. The Public Affairs/Government Relations Committee also works closely with the Economic Development Committee on issues and projects.

Rook Tournament Planning Committee: Charged with planning and conducting the annual Rook Tournament.

Scholarship Committee: Charged with preparing and disseminating a scholarship application form, reviewing and awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating student at Berea Community School and Madison Southern High School. The committee will also develop strategies for growing the scholarship program in the coming years.

Spoonbread Festival Steering Committee: Charged with planning and conducting this three day community event. The com-mittee will coordinate the exhibits, competitive events, food, fun park activities, entertainment, sponsorship and marketing of the September event.

Member News

The Chamber’s morning Coffee / Networking Meetings provide an opportunity to network with community leaders, receive a quick update on Chamber programs or services and showcase your place of business.

As a sponsor / host of the meeting, you will: select a date and location. provide coffee / pastries or a light breakfast to attendees. introduce your staff or other special guests. provide an overview of your products or services. offer a tour of your facility or work with the Chamber staff to schedule a speaker.

The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send email invitations to all 250+ Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event.

Future meeting dates include:

Tuesday, January 15 Sponsor: Dominion Senior Living 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12 Sponsor: Berea Church of God 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 Sponsor: Central Bank & Trust 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 Sponsor: Morning Pointe of Richmond 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 Sponsor: Halcomb’s Knob Bed & Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11 Sponsor: Hospice Care Plus 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 Sponsor: Kentucky Printing 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 6 Sponsor: White House Clinics - Berea 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8 Sponsor: Berea Health & Rehab 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 12 Sponsor: The Terrace Nursing & Rehab 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10 Sponsor: Today’s Family Dental 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Business Sponsors / Hosts Needed for Chamber Coffee / Networking Meetings!

Call 986-9760 to schedule your

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

today! www.BereaChamber.com

The Chamber’s monthly membership meetings provide a unique opportunity to showcase your place of business to Berea’s business leaders. As a sponsor / host of the monthly membership meeting, you will: select the time (12 noon or 6:00 p.m.). select a location (a list of meeting locations is available from the Chamber) select your caterer (a list of caterers is available from the Chamber). provide a meal or other refreshments (attendance varies from 30- 50). introduce your staff or other special guests. provide an overview of your products or services. offer a tour of your facility. The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send email invitations to all 250+ Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event.

Future meeting dates include:

January 31 State of the City Address July 18 Sponsor: Nola Newman Realty - 6:00 pm February 21 Sponsor: Wings Etc. August 15 Sponsor: Park Community Credit Union March 21 Sponsor: Elite Martial Arts September 12 Sponsor: Halcomb’s Knob B&B - 6:00 pm April 18 Sponsor: Spotlight Playhouse October 17 Sponsor: Today’s Family Dental May 16 State of the County Address (Tentative Date) November 14 Sponsor: The Folk Circle Assoc. 6:00 pm June 20 Sponsor: KY Guild of Artists & Craftsmen November 21 Awards Banquet (Tentative Date) December 19 Sponsor: Foley’s Florist & Gifts

Our calendar will fill up quickly, so call David at 986-9760 today to discuss this cost effective way

to target your marketing dollars!

Business Sponsors / Hosts

Needed!

Member News

September 20-22, 2019 www.spoonbreadfestival.com

Call 859-986-9760 to volunteer for the planning of the festival!

Save the Date! 23rd Annual

Come Out & Play Rook

Join us for a fun night of cards, great chili and delicious deserts. If you do not play Rook, you can eat and network with other members of Berea's business community and possibly win a nice door prize.

Friday, April 26, 2019 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

$12.00 per person thru April 24 $15.00 at the door

Tickets can be purchased by calling 986-9760 or on-line at www.bereachamber.com

Chamber fundraiser to be held at: Glades Christian Church

Fellowship Hall 530 Glades Road, Berea, KY

A Berea Chamber of Commerce Event

7th Annual Rook & Chili Dinner

www.BereaChamber.com

Nola Newman Realty

Glades Christian Church

Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsor

Bronze Door Prize Sponsors Needed

Advertise Your Business here for only

$12.00 per month.

Call 859-986-9760 for more information.

Scenes from the March Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

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

Thank you Central Bank & Trust!

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.

2019 Membership Renewals

Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Cumberland Valley National Bank

Foley’s Florist & Gifts Halcomb’s Knob LLC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, INC KI USA Corporation King Bottling, Inc.

Lee’s Catering Madison County Home Builders Association

Miriam Pride Novelis Berea Tom Schultz

Walmart of Berea Women’s Care Center

Member News

April Membership Meeting

Thursday, April 18, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

Spotlight Playhouse

214 Richmond Road N Berea, KY

www.BereaChamber.com or by email at

david@bereachamber.com or call 859-986-9760.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 17th,

at 2:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Meet our Newest Members

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Sandy Smith, Senior Loan Officer

Lexington, KY 40509 859-893-1444

The #MARCUMsold Team Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Amanda Marcum Richmond, KY 40475

859-353-2853

Vogue Salon

Hannah Terry, Owner 511 Hampton Way

Richmond, KY 40475 859-661-0894

Chaos Confections Bakery Leah Lowe, Baker Berea, KY 40403

859-779-8691 chaosconfectionsbakery@gmail.com

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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April 2019

Berea City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development

Committee Mtg. Peoples Bank Annex 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Berea City Council

Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Sponsored by: Morning Pointe of

Richmond 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Membership Mtg. Sponsored &

Hosted by: Spotlight Playhouse

12:00 p.m.

Good Friday Chamber Office

Open

Deadline for Submitting

Information for the May Newsletter

5:00 p.m.

Earth Day

City / Chamber Networking Mtg.

City Hall 9:00 a.m.

Executive Committee Mtg

Peoples Bank Annex 11:00 a.m.

BCOC Board of Directors Mtg.

Peoples Bank Annex 12:00 noon

April Fools Day

Rook & Chili Dinner

Glades Christian Church Fellowship

Hall 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Spoonbread Festival Planning Committee

Meeting Dinner Bell Restaurant

8:30 a.m.

Spring Break at Berea Community School & Madison County Schools April 1 - April 5

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 business

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

and explore.

2019 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