Monthly Services:

Relocation Packets 3

Member Services 9

Miscellaneous 10

Info. Materials 8

Member Referrals 64*

(*Also see web directory count)

Tourism 6

Chamber Event Inquiries 88

Website Hits 1,187

Pageviews:

Events Calendar 119 * Member Directory 38 Newcomers Page 10 Newsletter Page 28

Spoonbread Festival Website Hits: 185

Mike Parsons

Trisha Parsons

Greg Powell

Paul Reynolds

Sandra Rose

Jeannette Rowlett

Linda VanWinkle

Shelley Wolfe

t

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

Executive Committee 2020 Board of Directors Office Staff

2

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

January 2020 Newsletter

www.BereaChamber.com

January Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &

Hosted by Holiday Inn Express

Scenes from December Membership Meeting

Sponsored by Foley’s Florist & Gifts

February Membership Meeting Sponsored by

Cumberland Valley National Bank

Scenes from December Chamber Coffee &

Networking Meeting Hosted by Today’s

Family Dental

Scenes from 27th An-nual Twilight Christmas

Parade

Advertise in our Monthly Newsletter

Join a Committee

Jennifer

Jennifer Napier, President Berea Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to 2020 and a new vision for our future!

I want to thank Jeanette Rowlette for her year of service as Chamber President in 2019, and for the seamless transition of

leadership as the Berea Chamber and its members forge ahead with invigorating energy and motivating excitement.

January is the time for fresh starts, lofty goals, new year’s reso-

lutions, and hope. This month launches us into the start of a new decade, an exciting new era of technology, and witness to eco-

nomic expansions across the United States. We can only begin to imagine the limitless possibilities for business growth, diver-

sity, and products or services that have yet to be developed.

Our young adults are emerging into the workforce with their creativity and innovation and inte-grating with seasoned veterans to generate a future of changes we cannot yet comprehend. How exciting! We need to be prepared to grab the bull by the horns and attract new opportunities. It is our duty as progressive citizens and business leaders to encourage innovators, business entrepreneurs, and industries to want to make Berea and Madison County Kentucky the location for growing and/or expanding their businesses. Gone are the days when we hope good things will happen – we’ll be proactive in making them happen. What is a Chamber? What’s its purpose? A Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit member-ship-based organization that is a stand-alone business with its own business accountabilities, such as: accounts receivable, accounts payable, marketing, staffing, logistics, etc. A Chamber of Commerce is not a division of local government, nor is it controlled by an outside entity. Our Chamber members comprise our volunteer positions, fill our Committee Chair roles, and serve on our Board of Directors. Our goal is to make a positive impact on Berea’s economic develop-ment, while facilitating networking and education opportunities to grow Berea. Want to get involved? Ready to serve as a mover and shaker as we launch a new decade? Have a heart to serve? A willingness to motivate, volunteer, and/or lead? Then the Berea Chamber of Commerce is the right place for you to be in 2020! Join. Engage. Serve. Lead. Attract. Grow.

Inspire.

Sincerely,

Save the Date! Board of Directors Retreat

January 23, 2020

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

Promote Your Business at the Berea Business Fest

On January 23rd Berea area businesses will have the op-portunity to promote their products and services on the campus of Berea College to the college students, faculty and staff, all prospective new customers. To reserve a table as a vendor at the event, call Beth Meyers at 859-302-1018. The event will be held in the Alumni Building on the Berea College campus from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23rd. There is no registration fee for participating businesses. The Business Fest is an annual event sponsored by the City of Berea, Business Development office; the Berea Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Commit-tee; Berea College; Bluegrass Community and Technical College; the Kentucky Career Center; and Park Commu-nity Credit Union. Do not miss this opportunity to grow your business! Sincerely,

David

Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com

or call 859-986-9760

Please RSVP by Monday, January 13th at 12:00 noon.

Thank You!

Future Meeting Dates

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Holiday Inn Express Tuesday, January 14, 2019

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

State of the City Address: January 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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, 2019

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

Member News

You’re Invited!

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

Member News

Scenes from December Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Today’s Family Dental

Thank you Today’s Family Dental!

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.

Thank you Foley’s Florist!

Member News

Scenes from December Membership Meeting hosted by Foley’s Florist & Gifts

Scenes from the 27th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade

Member News

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our 34th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade. Our winners of this year's parade are:

1st Church - Pilot Knob Baptist Church 1st Business - Spotlight Acting School

1st Non-Profit - Tumble Shine Boosters 1st Industry - Hyster-Yale Group

2nd Place

Winners

2nd Church - Red Lick Baptist Church 2nd Business - Chiropractic Health Solutions

2nd Non-Profit - Madison Co. 4-H Saddle Club

Congratulations to all our winners!

1st Place

Winners

Theme: “Christmas Past & Christmas Present” Grand Marshal: Virgil Burnside

Float Competition Sponsored by: Peoples Bank & Davis & Powell Funeral Directors

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

Join a Planning Committee Today

by calling the Chamber Office at

986-9760

Member News

Upcoming Blood Drive: Saint Joseph Berea Tuesday, January 14 from 8 am–Noon Pinnacle Room at 305 Estill St. Berea, KY 40403

Area Real Estate Berea Church of God

Berea Rotary Club GFWC Berea Woman’s Club Housing Authority of Berea

Loftis Insurance Agency, Inc. Marine Corps League

Miller’s Berea Tire & Auto Save A Lot

December Membership Renewals

Member News

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!

Meet our Newest Member

Berea Cemetery, Inc. Jim Miller, Superintendent

Berea, KY 40403 859-986-2020

Community Farm Alliance

Camille Hyberger, Admin & Resource MGR

Berea, KY 40403 859-756-6378

Industrial Service Solution, LLC Angie Holbert, Administrative MGR

Berea, KY 40403 859-925-4450

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!

“Working Together for a Better Berea”

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Sponsored by: Holiday Inn

Express 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Deadline for Submitting

Information for the February

Newsletter 5:00 p.m.

Chamber Board of Directors Retreat

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kentucky Artisan Center of Berea

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Business Fest Alumni Building at Berea College

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

January

Berea City Council Meeting

6:30 p.m.

State of the City Address Luncheon at Churchill’s

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Chamber Office Closed

Martin Luther King Day

Chamber Office Open

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.