Kentucky’s economy is changing fast—and building opportunity has never been more important. Hear from Foundation Board Chair Les Fugate of @brownforman, @KyChamber President and CEO @AshliWatts, and Foundation SVP Beth Davisson on the Foundation’s next chapter.

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation highlighted Manufacturing Month with Bus to Business experiences at @VisitToyotaKY and Concept Packaging, where local middle school students explored careers at two of Kentucky’s leading manufacturers.

Welcome to our new board members! The Kentucky Chamber Foundation is grateful for your leadership as we work together to advance education, strengthen our workforce, and build opportunity across the Commonwealth. Learn more: https://t.co/shKJ6Zwrmw

Kentucky’s growth depends on businesses leading solutions that create opportunities, strengthen communities, and drive the state forward. Read more about how the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is expanding its impact across the Commonwealth: https://t.co/tL4QvTZa3j!

“I look forward to continuing our mission of building a stronger, more competitive Commonwealth.” Les Fugate of @brownforman has been elected Chair of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. Read more:

Join the Kentucky Chamber Foundation for a free, two-day, training in Somerset designed to help employers recruit and retain employees facing barriers—like veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those in recovery—while boosting productivity. Register: https://t.co/iffdrwkSrU

Thank you @kyamwater for your generous contribution to the Kentucky Chamber Foundation! Your support of the Leadership Institute for School Principals and Educator’s Guide helps strengthen Kentucky’s workforce and education pipeline, building opportunity across the Commonwealth.

Congratulations to the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Dorian Moe on graduating from Cohort 11 of the Business Leads Fellowship Program! Thank you to @USCCFoundation for your commitment to strengthening education and workforce development nationwide.

We are proud that Foundation Program Manager Ginny Hoyt has been selected for the @USCCFoundation Business Leads Fellowship Program! This national program empowers leaders to expand education & workforce opportunities. Learn more:

This week in Washington, D.C., Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Ryan Bowman shared the success of our Fair Chance Hiring Academy at the Recovery Friendly Workplace Employers Conference, showcasing how businesses can build recovery-friendly workplaces.

Follow along this week at our annual #TalentPipelineManagement National Learning Network Summit to identify best practices and explore impact stories, including this one featuring @KyChamber: https://t.co/hpKwbmtoEd #TPMNetwork

Congratulations to John Phillips, President & CEO of @ArtsElectric1, on being inducted into the @USCCFoundation TPM Hall of Fame! His work with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is bridging the gap between classrooms and careers in the trades. Learn more: https://t.co/1A5joXYZZU

This week, the Foundation team joined workforce leaders at the @USCCFoundation TPM National Learning Network Summit, where LaKisha Miller highlighted how Hiring Academies are helping employers recruit and retain untapped talent.

Congratulations to the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Dorian Moe on graduating from the Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2025! Thank you to @sekchamber for investing in leadership and growth across Eastern Kentucky. Learn more: https://t.co/RWw9aPH7ih

.@KyChamber leaders Beth Davisson and @KateShanksKY celebrated Ashley Novak Butler, recognized as one of @leadlouisville's 100 Wise Women. Ashley and the @NovakFamilyFndt are key partners in our child care efforts, strengthening Kentucky’s workforce.

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation is proud that Ava Bogard of Calloway County will represent Kentucky and compete against 38 other state champions at the National Civics Bee® in Washington, D.C. on November 11th! Read more about the competition: https://t.co/Ye77ojW7aC

Yesterday, See Forward Ministries partnered with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation and @GLIchamber to connect employers with work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and documented workers to provide resources and employment opportunities. Watch more on @WLKY:

On this #Constitution Day, test your civic knowledge with the @CivicsBuzz quiz: https://t.co/Os5euZ6kmn Encourage your middle schoolers to enter the 2026 National Civics Bee: https://t.co/k5ktmdSNZN

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s New Kentuckian Hiring Academy has been awarded the 2025 Amici Linguarum (Friend of Languages) Award from @KWLAonline! We are so proud to support access to employment opportunities for all Kentuckians! Learn more: https://t.co/JRNSZAUTht

Kentucky Chamber Foundation Workforce Development Manager Ryan Bowman spoke to participants of Leadership Hardin County today about the Foundation's mission to support workforce and economic development through its various programs for the growth of the Commonwealth.