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Paducah Chamber’s April PIP breakfast to feature KCTCS President Dr. Ryan Quarles
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s April 2nd breakfast will feature Dr. Ryan Quarles, President of Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), as the speaker. This breakfast is sponsored by West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Youth LEAD Class #15 will also be recognized for their graduation and members of the class will more»
Culture Is Built in Ordinary Moments: How Daily Leadership Behaviors Quietly Determine Results
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Culture is not a slogan on a wall. It is what people learn is safe, rewarded, and expected.
It forms through repetition.
Human beings are wired to look for patterns. We constantly scan our environment and ask, often without realizing it, “How do things really work around here?” Over time, repeated experiences answer that question. Those more»
Paducah Chamber to Host National Civics Bee Competition
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the U.S. Chamber, will host a regional competition of the 2026 National Civics Bee. The live quiz competition will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at The Carson Center.
Middle school students were asked to submit an essay application in February. Essays were judged by panel of community more»
Paducah Chamber’s March breakfast will feature Cody Thomas with SkyWest Airlines
Published Friday, February 27, 2026
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce March 5th breakfast will feature Cody Thomas, Managing Director of Market Development for SkyWest Airlines. The event is sponsored by Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership. Supporting sponsors are Barkley Regional Airport and Jay’s Electric.
The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention more»
Paducah Chamber delegation spends day in Frankfort
Published Friday, February 27, 2026
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 more»
Paducah Chamber Recognizes Local Businesses and Individuals at Annual Dinner and Celebration Gala
Published Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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 more»
Students are urged to submit their essays for the National Civics Bee in Western Kentucky by February 3
Published Thursday, January 22, 2026
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, more»
WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center Announce 2026 Leadership Mastery Series
Published Thursday, January 22, 2026
WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center have announced the 2026 Leadership Mastery Series, a four-part, quarterly, in-person professional development series designed to help organizations strengthen culture, navigate change, and drive sustainable growth.
The series focuses on leadership and organizational choices that shape how work actually more»