Monthly Services:

Relocation Packets 3

Member Services 15

Miscellaneous 12

Info. Materials 15

Member Referrals 75*

(*Also see web directory count)

Tourism 9

Chamber Event Inquiries 179

Website Hits 1,575

Pageviews:

Events Calendar 234 * Member Directory 41 Newcomers Page 9 Newsletter Page 45

Spoonbread Festival

Website Hits: 520

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 ”

November 2019 Newsletter

www.BereaChamber.com

November Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsored &

Hosted by The Terrace Nursing &

Rehab Facility

Scenes from Membership Meeting

Sponsored by Today’s Family Dental

November Membership Meeting Sponsored by

Peoples Bank

Board of Directors Nomination Form

Awards Banquet Sponsorship Form

Christmas Parade

Application

Advertise in our Monthly Newsletter

Join a Committee

Jeannette

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

November has brought the cold! Hello All,

I hope this letter finds everyone well and looking forward to the holidays. The Chamber has been very busy working on all the items that are left to do on our calendar for the remainder of 2019.

Our next venture will be our Awards Banquet / Dinner, at Berea Church of God, on November 14th this month and then our Christmas Parade in December, which is on the 7th.

My term is winding down and it seems that we have gotten started with several items that needs to be done. Our By-laws need to be looked at and some changes need to be made and a few updates need to be addressed.

Time needs to be spent looking at all committees and what charges need to be made for each of them. Our chamber is a great organization, but we need to get our member-ship more involved and see that all the businesses in our great City of Berea is well represented.

There needs to be time spent on looking at the budget for 2020 and how we can make an increase in the financial soundness. Everyone works hard, but maybe we need to also work smarter and look for new and refreshing ideal that many of our membership may want to share, in a brainstorming session.

I am proud to be a member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce and each of us who are members need to talk to new people and get our business community joining our ventures. I do want to thank all of you who gave your time and effort to making the Spoonbread a great success this year, for signing up to work on committees, attending membership meetings and most of all our board meetings. It is so important to have a quorum, at each meeting. No business items can be decided without it.

Please mark your calendars, when David sends out meeting announcements and try to attend. It is very important that we all attend, if at all possible. If nothing else it keeps everyone informed of what is going on and something to talk about with other business-es.

Have a great rest of November.

Sincerely,

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

Chamber Board of Directors Election

As we begin closing out the year, it is time to conduct our annual Chamber Board of Directors election. We have traditionally had 24 Board members that make up our Board with approximately 1/3 elected each year for a three (3) year term. However, we have recently down-sized the Chamber Board from 24 to 17 members in an effort to have a better turnout for our monthly meetings and make it easier to establish a quorum. We still will strive to represent a broad cross section of our local busi-ness community that make up Berea’s economy. Please watch your mail as ballots will mail in mid Novem-ber and will need to be promptly returned to the chamber office in order to be counted. Please exercise your right to vote!

Sincerely,

David

Register on-line at: www.BereaChamber.com

or call 859-986-9760

Please RSVP by Monday, November 11th at 12:00 noon.

Thank You!

Future Meeting Dates

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: The Terrace Nursing & Rehab

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Awards Banquet Berea Church of God November 14, 2019

Reception: 6:30 pm & Dinner: 7:00 pm

November Membership Meeting Sponsor: Peoples Bank

Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting

Sponsor: Berea Health & Rehab Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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

December Membership Meeting Sponsor: Foley’s Florist & Gifts Thursday, December 19, 2019

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

Member News

You’re Invited!

Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

Member News

Scenes from October Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting at Berea Health & Rehab

Thank you Berea Health

& Rehab and Staff!

The ribbon is officially cut! Wallingford Media Group is expanding its studios to Old Towne Berea. Company President Kelly Wall-ingford explained the new Berea radio station is now more powerful and has strong regional coverage. "This new facility is the start of the hyper local media coverage Berea deserves and warrants'', Wallingford said. The studio will also serve as a news bureau for southern Madison County for the new Madison County TV station, WBON TV coming soon on channel 9 over the air. As of today, 106.7 "The Pinnacle" is now your Christmas music station, but the regular format and Berea centered programming will commence January 1, 2020.

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 Today’s Family

Dental!

Member News

Scenes from October Membership Meeting hosted by Today’s Family Dental

Member News

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

Back Porch Smokehouse Just Choice Lending Knights Pharmacy MT Vapors, LLC

2019 Membership Renewals

Member News

Advertise Your Business here for only

$12.00 per month.

Call 859-986-9760 for more information.

November Membership Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored & Hosted by:

419 Chestnut Street Berea, KY 40403

www.BereaChamber.com

or by email at david@bereachamber.com

or call 859-986-9760.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 20th

at 2:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Meet our Newest Member

Riley Trucking, LLC George Riley, Owner

Berea, KY 40403 859-353-7973

www.papajohns.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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Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg.

Sponsored by: Berea Health &

Rehab 8:00 –9:00 a.m.

Awards Banquet Berea Church of God

6:30 p.m.

Deadline for Submitting

Information for the December Newsletter 5:00 p.m.

City / Chamber Networking Mtg.

City Hall 9:00 a.m.

November 2019

Membership Meeting

Sponsored by: Peoples Bank

12:00 p.m.

Berea City Council Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Chamber Office Closed

Veterans Day

Ribbon Cutting at 106.7

“The Pinnacle” 116 N Broadway

12:00 p.m.

Special Called Board of Directors Meeting Peoples Bank Annex

Training Room 12:00 p.m.

Awards Banquet Planning Committee

Meeting at Chamber Office

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Christmas Parade Planning Committee

Meeting Dinner Bell 8:30 a.m.

Chamber Office

Closed

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