Friday, February 27, 2026

Paducah Chamber delegation spends day in Frankfort

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chamber Day at the Capitol in Frankfort on Thursday, February 12, sponsored by BFW|Marcum. The Chamber delegation included 85 individuals representing business and industry, local government, education, healthcare and community leaders. Members of Leadership Paducah Class #39 also participated. The day

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Paducah Chamber Recognizes Local Businesses and Individuals at Annual Dinner and Celebration Gala

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Celebration Gala sponsored by CSI and Mercy Health was held at the Paducah-McCracken County Expo Center on January 30 with approximately 900 registered guests. U.S. Congressman James Comer presented the Paducah Chamber with a House Congressional Record honoring the Chamber’s recognition as

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Students are urged to submit their essays for the National Civics Bee in Western Kentucky by February 3

By Sandra Wilson

A regional competition of the 2026 National Civics Bee, an initiative by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, will be held in Western Kentucky this spring. The National Civics Bee is aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in public, private

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Paducah Chamber's February breakfast will feature Paducah native SaMee Burrage Harden

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s February 5th Power in Partnership Breakfast will feature Paducah native SaMee Burrage Harden. The breakfast is sponsored by the McCracken County Chapter of the NAACP and the McCracken County Community Career Endowment and also honors Black History Month. The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Paducah-McCracken

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Paducah Chamber's Annual Dinner and Business Celebration set for January 30

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates its biggest night of the year with its Annual Dinner and Business Celebration on Friday, January 30, at 6 p.m. Presented by CSI and Mercy Health, the event is held at the Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention and Expo Center. This year the Paducah Chamber will celebrate their third win of Chamber of the Year by

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Paducah Chamber January PIP breakfast will feature "State of City and County"

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s January 8th Power in Partnership Breakfast will feature the annual "State of the City and County" with Paducah Mayor George Bray and McCracken County Judge-Executive Craig Clymer as the featured speakers. The breakfast is sponsored by the Paducah-McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. The breakfast begins at 7:30

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Nominations being accepted for Young Leader of the Year Award

By Sandra Wilson

The Paducah Sun, in partnership with the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, is seeking nominations for the area's best Young Leaders. Nominees should be between the ages of 25-40; live or work in McCracken County; and have made a difference in 2025 within their profession and community. The nominee can’t be a former recipient of the Young Leader award

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Paducah Chamber Elects 2026 Officers and Board

By Sandra Wilson

Kenny Boyd, President of Baptist Health Paducah, has been elected to serve as the 2026 Chair of the Board for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Susan Ybarzabal, who was Chair in 2025, and Paducah Market President for Paducah Bank, will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Todd Buchanan, Program Manager for GEO Consultants Corporation, has been elected as

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Monday, December 8, 2025

WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center Collaborate to Create a One-Stop Hub for Leadership and Professional Development Education in West Kentucky

By Frank Bennett

Paducah, KY – A strong, skilled workforce is the foundation of West Kentucky’s community and economic resiliency. WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center, a program of The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, are announcing a partnership, combining their unique strengths to provide a one-stop, single regional hub for all West Kentucky

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