“Team Building” 201 East Third St Maysville, KY (606) 564-5534 www.maysvillekentucky.com

November 2015

Chamber Luncheon December 11, 2015

11:30 am- 1 pm

Conversation with: State Representative, Mike Denham,

and State Senator, Steve West

Located at: Caproni’s Cost is $15

Reserve your seat by calling: (606) 564-5534, or email: chamberadmin@maysvilleky.net

Registration Now Open!

Visit the Chamber Website:

www.maysvillekentucky.com

THE CHAMBER THANKS THESE MEMBERS FOR RENEWING IN OCTOBER

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Thank you to our 2015 Takin’ Care of Business Sponsors:

Food Sponsors: Applebee’s Caproni’s

D & D Catering deSha’s

Gold Sponsors: Carmeuse Lime

Ledger Independent Meadowview Regional Medical

Center WFTM

Silver Sponsors: AT&T

Baldwin, CPAs Citizen’s Deposit Bank & Trust

East Kentucky Power Coop Impact Sign and Apparel

International Paper Maysville Community &

Technical College Regal

Bronze Sponsors: Fleming- Mason Energy Impact Sign & Apparel

Kenton Pointe Assisted Living Limestone Properties

Lindsey Wilson College Maysville- Mason Co. CVB Maysville Nursing & Rehab McDonald’s of Maysville

Stober Drives

of the Maysville- Mason Co. Area Chamber of Commerce

American Cancer Society

Baldwin CPAs, PLLC

Buffalo Trace Surveying

Carol Jean Flowers.

DeVille Developments

DP&L-Stuart Station

DuftyWeis Opals, Inc.

Hampton Inn Maysville

JSB Industrial Solutions, Inc.

Kentucky Innovation Network at Morehead S

Maher Electric, LLC

Mason County Auto Sales

Maverick Optical

Maysville Players.

Maysville Younger Woman’s Club

McDowell & Faris DMD, LLC

The Classic Closet

TS Chiropractic

Wood & Wood

Trace Creek Construction, Inc. 127 Market Street Vanceburg, KY 41179

(606) 796-3867

At Trace Creek Construction Inc., they believe their success is based on the quality of work

they provide their clients. They manage, design and built a wide range of projects from indus-

trial and commercial buildings to educational and government facilities. No matter the size,

you can rely on them to get the job done right every time.

With family roots of five generations deeply rooted in the Eastern Kentucky soil, Trace

Creek is a pioneering and admired construction management, design/build and general con-

tracting firm. Their innovative construction approach is based upon careful planning and exe-

cution of projects that perfectly meet their clients’ needs and budgets. For them, trust is a

bond that is never broken. At Trace Creek, their motto is: “your job is our reputation” dem-

onstrates their deep understanding of trust and what it is that we they are doing as they man-

age your project..

Provide value to the membership

Promote the people, community and business in the Maysville and mason County area.

Provide leadership in the development of economic growth and business vitality

Through: communications, outreach programs, education and training.

M I SSON V ISION

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TA KE ADVA NTA GE OF YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT S

CHAMBER BOA RD

The MISSION of the Maysville-Mason Co.

Area Chamber of Commerce is to en-

hance economic growth, promote de-velopment and pro-

vide leadership of the business community in the Maysville- Ma-

son County Area.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Suzan Ross - Chair

Dan Fannin - Vice Chair Michael Parker - Past Chair

Janet White - Treasurer Larry Poe

Tonya Wenz

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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

Bob Hendrickson - Ledger Independent

Larry Poe - Boone Real Estate Kirby Rosser - Mason Co. Schools

Tony Sweeney - Sweeney Appraisals

Term Expires December 31, 2018

Allison Adams - Buffalo Trace Health Department

Chuck Doughman- C & D Electronics

Dan Fannin- Regal Gerry Schumacher- First State

Bank

Ex-Officio David Cartmell - Mayor, Maysville

Kelly Clarke - Tourism Rep. Mike Denham - State

Representative Jeremy Faulkner - BTADD

Joseph Pfeffer - 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. Stephen Vacik- Maysville Community & Technical College

Gene Weaver - Industrial Authority

Have access to Chamber member info wherever you are by downloading

MyChamberApp on your SmartPhone.

Choose Kentucky, then Maysville-Mason Co. Area Chamber of Commerce It will become your “favorite”

Upcoming Chamber Luncheons:

January 7th 2016: Guest Speaker: Micahel Ashcraft, SBA, “10 step disaster Prep & Preparedness Planning”

Located at: Maysville Country Club Protect people, first and foremost Protect critical property and information Resume key operations ASAP and minimize downtime Preserve your reputation and meet your obligations

February 12, 2016: Guest Speaker: Rhonda Truman, LGE/KU “Commercial rebates still available going back to 2008”

April 8, 2016: Guest Speaker:: Hood Harris, AT&T

“Telecommunications: Today and Tomorrow” With the continued rapid pace of technological advance-ment and Internet connectivity, communications companies face the challenge of keeping their infrastructure developed and upgraded to keep up with customer demands.

Mitsubishi Automotive America, Inc. 1705 Downing Drive, Maysville KY (606) 759-5760

Chamber Connections Page 4

#ThisIsMaysville

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.’s Maysville factory has been a focal point of the Maysville, Ken-tucky community since its groundbreaking in 1994. The company opened its first production line in 1995 with 65 associates, producing car audio units (radios). The company has seen expansions with its ignition coil pro-duction lines through the construction of its 1703 Downing Drive building and with the recent addition of its electric power steering production line. The 1703 and 1705 Downing Drive buildings rest on 25.4 acres of land with a combined expanse of nearly 455,000 square feet. Currently employing approximately 400 associates, the company expects to add more than 100 to its headcount in the next few years to accommodate continued growth. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. is an active member of its community and the communities in which its associates live. This is seen through its sponsorship of various philanthropic events as well as commu-nity events such as Career Craze, Freedom Celebration, and School Job Fairs. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc., a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, was established in 1979 to serve the North American automotive, heavy-duty truck and coach markets. Headquar-tered in Mason, Ohio, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America offers a wide range of products and services, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, distribution and service of electrical and electronic sys-tems and components for automobiles, heavy trucks, buses and commercial engine manufacturers. It serves both original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Additional information is available at www.meaa-mea.com. In addition to automotive electrical components, the Mitsubishi Electric US group companies’ principal busi-

nesses include semiconductor devices, factory automation products, heating and cooling products, elevators and

escalators, solar modules, electric utility products, and large-scale video displays for stadiums and arenas. Mitsu-

bishi Electric US group companies have roughly 50 locations throughout North America with approximately

3,500 employees.

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Maysville Community & Technical College are collecting phones to assist domestic violence victims. You can drop off your used phone at any MCTC cam-pus from Oct 12th- Nov 13th. MCTC is participating in the statewide HopeLine from Verizon project.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center are rearranging the Museums miniature collection in preparation of the holiday season.

DP&L/ AES has committed $26,000 to the forma-tion of a Canter for Career Development and Experi-mental Learning on the Maysville Campus. The Center should be fully operational by January 1, 2016. For more information contact: (606) 759-7141, ext. 66180

The Maysville Younger Women’s Club and Women’s Crisis Center hosted the annual Community Shower that benefits the Women’s Crisis Center. Items can be donated anytime by contacting: (606) 564-6708

The Maysville Rotary Club sold tickets for a chance to win $5000. Proceeds from the sale are used to sup-port Camp Discovery and two scholarships for MCTC, and Polly’s Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Maysville Younger Women’s Club presented Mason County High School art teacher Stephanie Mar-

tinez with a Christmas ornament of her design. The clubs annual ornament features a black and white pho-tograph of the water fountain on Market Street.

Judy Geagley by Hand, LLC. is planning an “Old Fashioned Christmas” The Shop will be filled with a wide variety of gift baskets and gifts made by Kentucky artists. For more information contact: (606) 798-3901

Stober Drives has been selected as a tour site for AME Conference. Stober has been a member of the Association of Manufacturing Excellence since 2010. The company has focused on lean events and trainings. 50 people from across the United States and world vis-ited Stober.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center hosted a free Saturday Seminar with Guest Speaker: James Columbia, a Maysville native, and self-published author. He spoke on how to Self Publish is affordable and easy. For more information contact: (606) 564-5865.

Stober Drives business Development Manager, Mike Mitchell was the Guest Speaker for the Maysville Rotary Club on behalf of the Maysville- Mason Co. Industrial Development Authority.

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November 19th, 8:30 am

Located at: The Chamber office

We want to help every business in our community get found on the

web- starting with yours!

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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 INSUR-ANCE AGENCY

125 Market Street, Maysville

606-564-6826 www.crawfordins.com

GOOD SHEPHERD PRINTING 606-784-2858

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FRENCH QUARTER INN 25 E. McDonald Parkway

Maysville 606-564-8000

JUDY GEAGLEY BY HAND, LLC. 546 Garrad Rd

Tollesboro, KY 41189 606-798-3901

LASTING IMPRESSIONS SALON & SPA

14 East Second Street Maysville

606-564-5646 www.lastingimpressionsspa.com

MARY KAY COSMETICS- TONYA SARTIN-

606-584-2779

LIFE’S ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS

ACADEMY 740 Fleming Road,

Maysville 606-564-9400

MATTRESS WAREHOUSE 179 Wal-Mart Way,

Maysville 606-759-0655

M & M CUSTOM FRAMING

1633 Martha Ann Drive Maysville, KY 4 1056

606-759-7848

PARADISE BREEZE WATERPARK 3177 AA Highway

Maysville 606-759-9416

www.paradisebreezeky.com

PROSOURCE 4720 Glendale Milford Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-769-0606

www.totalprosource.com

TOPICAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS

www.topicalmediasolutions.com

606-584-8819

MEMBER2MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Small Business Development Seminars

November 11 (6-8 pm)

How to Market a Business:

Businesses need to advertise. Many will tell you they feel they do a terrible job in the most impor-tant area. In this session you will learn about target markets, valuing your assets, creating value for the customer and spending your money wisely.

November 18 (6-8 pm) Daily Operations of a Business:

Topics to be included in this session will include: Job descriptions, Managing Employees, Develop-ing an operations plan and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis for employees and management.

There are no charge for these sessions. For more information call: (606) 759-7141, Ext. 66120

Ribbon Cutting Cere-mony for Rent-2-Own on

October 30th for their Newly Remolded Store.

A Special Thank-you to Rent-2-Own for Donating

a new Laptop to the Chamber Office.

We greatly appreciate your Support!

MASON COUNTY AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 13th- 17th- Pinta & the Nina Docked in Maysville- the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Maysville. The ships will be docked at Limestone Landing, 102 East 2nd Street. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1 787 672 2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com . Minimum of 15. $5.00 per person. No Maximum. Visit our website at www.ninapinta.org.

November 13th- Maysville Community & Technical College- Worksite Wellness Conference- 8 am- 4 pm, Join them and learn how to make your workplace healthier! You’ll get expert advice to encourage workplace wellness, plus you’ll learn tips you can put to use in your own everyday life to improve your overall workday experience. Cost is $25. For more information contact: (606) 564-6772

November 14th- KGMC- Free Saturday Seminar- 10:30 am- KSB Miniatures- Kaye Browning- Seminars are FREE and open to the public (For more information contact: 606-564-5865

November 17th- YMCA- “Tackle our New Website”- 3-7 pm. Play overview of the new site, flag football for adults, Half time show, 6 pm. Outside Tailgating, Games & Prizes, and Bengals Football raffle. www.limestoneymca.org

November 18th- Kentucky Gateway Museum Center- Tribute to Thanksgiving- 3-4 pm

November 20th- Bourbon County Regional Job Fair- 2-5 pm. For more information or to sign up contact: Jeremy Faulkner 606-564-6894 or by EMAIL no later than Nov 9, 2015. There is no fee to participate but you must have active job postings.

November 21st- B.J.’s Gift of Giving 16th Annual Christmas Party- at the Cox Building- 2 -5 pm

November 21st- Turkey Trot 2015- The Aberdeen Bi-Centennial. More details coming soon.

November 21st- Mason Co. Public Library- International Game Day- 11 am- 1 pm- Play games old and new. Share pizza and have fun with family and friends, and game players of all kinds.

November 26th & 27th- The Chamber office will be Closed

in Observance of Thanksgiving

November 28th- Judy Geagley by Hand- “Small Business Saturday”- 9 am- 5 pm- Give a gift made in Kentucky! Shop in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Kentucky Artists handmade treasures, and sample a taste of Kentucky Proud Foods. For more information contact: (606) 798-3901, or visit: www.judygeagleybyhand.com

November 28th- Small Business Saturday- Shop Small in your area and Support Local Businesses.

November 28th- Mason Co. Public Library- 8:30 am- Eddie Price, author of Widder’s Landing” will be on site selling copies of his work and signing his book.

December 4th- ORVAG Presents: “Quilt Art”- 5-7 pm- . Located on the 2nd floor of the Cox Building. For more information call: (606)-564-4383

December 4th- Twilight Christmas Parade- Located in Downtown Maysville- 6-8 pm

December 5th & 6th- “R” Farm- Old Fashion Christmas Open House- Free admission, Unique Gifts for that special person from the “R” Farm Gourd Shop. Bring your camera’s to take photos of your favorite Characters (Orlof, Frosty, Rudolph, and of course Mr & Mrs Claus from (1-4 pm) Other activities taking place such as horse drawn wagon rides. For more information contact: (606) 742-2429.

December 11th- Chamber Luncheon- 11:30 am- 1 pm, Guest

Speakers: State Senator, Steve West, and State Representative, Mike Denham. Located at: Caproni’s. Cost is $15. Reserve your seat by calling: (606) 564-5534

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Does your Company or Organization have an upcoming Event?

Add it to our Calendar! Email it to: chamberadmin@maysvilleky.net

Partner: Active Care Chiropractic

Delores Baker, Attorney At Law

Downing Insurance Agency First State Bank

Hospice of Hope Kentucky Gateway

Museum Center Moore & Parker Funeral Home

Neff Refrigeration, Heating and

Air Conditioning Primary Plus

Traxel's Jewelry US Bank

Associate: Boone Real Estate

Brock-McVey Buffalo Trace Surveying

C & D Electronics Drifter’s Paradise

Campground Fox, Wood, Wood

& Estill Gold Star Chili

Kachler Appraisal Service Knox & Brothers

Funeral Home M & M Custom Framing

Mason Co. Coop Extension

Mason Co. PVA People’s Bank

Real Estate Asset Counseling

Redden Hometown Realty Royse, Zweigart, Kirk, Brammer, and Caudill

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