The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s December 1st Power in Partnership Breakfast will feature a Perspective on Regional Economic Development. Panelists include Hannah Chretien, Ballard County Economic Development; Jason Lemle, Graves County Economic Development; Mary Anne Medlock,

West Kentucky Workforce Board; and Bruce Wilcox, Greater Paducah Economic Development. The sponsor is US Bank. 

The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center. Pre-registration is required by Monday, November 28 by 2 p.m. at paducahchamber.org or call 270-443-1746. Power Card holders do not have to pre-register.  The cost is $20.  

Hannah Chretien is the Ballard County Economic Development Executive Director. Ballard County Economic Development helps to create a strong Ballard County, with a strong focus on its agriculture industry, and attract new businesses and new citizens to its community. 

Jason Lemle joined the Graves County Economic Development as President in February 2021. He supports the City of Mayfield and Graves County through strategic planning, talent development initiatives, site preparation, incentive negotiation and industrial development. He has nearly a decade of economic development experience, most recently serving as Senior Project Manager for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce as the primary point of contact for business attraction efforts in Warren County. 

As Business Services Liaison for the West Kentucky Workforce Board, Mary Anne Medlock provides employment-related services to businesses in the Purchase Region. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field. 

Bruce Wilcox is the President/CEO of Greater Paducah Economic Development. A leading member of Paducah’s business community for over 25 years, Wilcox has served in senior-level corporate roles including CFO, VP, President, and CEO. Greater Paducah Economic Development is the economic development agency for Paducah and McCracken County. It is a public/private partnership formed to attract and grow jobs and investment through assisting existing business with expansion projects and recruiting new businesses.