Kudos to the Estill Arts Council! As the article in last week’s newspaper told us, the Arts Council has really come through for Estill County with these welcome signs for our community at the major entrances into our county. Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to get this done!
Welcome sign at the Lee County line
Welcome sign at the Madison County line
Click below for the latest chamber newsletter!
Chamber Newsletter 1st quarter 2010
The Estill County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an upcoming program to benefit our community. Leadership Estill County (LEC) is a six month class, made up of people from our community, which aims to expand the network of potential future leaders of Estill County; enhance participants’ knowledge of the structure and operation of local businesses, schools, healthcare providers, government, civic and charitable organizations; introduce the participants to local business owners, educators and school administrators, healthcare providers and staff, government officials and the leaders of civic and charitable organizations; foster a better understanding of local issues and needs; and develop leadership and team building skills.
Participants will be charged with forming and undertaking community projects and have access to a pool of funds to make them happen. The program includes two overnight trips and four day-long sessions between February and June. All meals and accommodations will be included. Tuition is $200.00, which may be paid by participants or a sponsor/employer. A limited number of scholarships are available, so all interested people are encouraged to apply.
LEC is meant for those who want to be more involved in improving our community. Class size is limited and applications are due February 10. Interested parties should contact the Chamber office at 723-2450 or crawford@irvineonline.net with questions or to receive an application. LEC is brought to you through a partnership between Estill Development Alliance and the Brushy Fork Institute with funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Leadership Estill County Application
Learn how to start your own business by attending this FREE 8-WEEK Entrepreneur Training Academy in Irvine! Topics Covered: Management Team, Legal, Marketing, Financials, Budgeting, Growth, and Money Sources.
REGISTER NOW: Kristel.Smith@eku.edu by email OR
Contact the EDA Office at 606-723-2450 OR crawford@irvineonline.net
Classes will be held on Monday Evenings –1/25 thru 3/15
Classes meet weekly from 5:30PM –8:30PM
LOCATION: Community Room, Citizens Guaranty Bank, River Drive, Irvine
Brought to you by EKU Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Technology and the Estill County Chamber of Commerce
Do you find the task of developing a strategic plan for your business or organization to be daunting? Find out how by attending “One-Page Strategic Plan: A Quick and Easy Approach”. The sessions will provide a quick and easy technique for developing a one-page plan that expresses your organization’s vision and mission, sets objectives, outlines strategies and describes action plans. The sessions will give a starting place for the Mountain Mushroom Festival committee, other local non-profit organizations, businesses, local governments, and artisans to get started on a one-page plan. Workshops dates are January 19th and 26th at Cedar Village Restaurant, 1100 Richmond Rd., Irvine. The free sessions will begin at 5:30 pm with the meal and the workshop at 6:15 pm. Must pre-register.
Led by Peter Hackbert of Berea College’s Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Program
The sessions are sponsored by the Estill Arts Council through a grant from ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) to increase economic capacity in Estill County. Register for the workshops by calling Francine Bonny, 723-5694 or Mary Reed, 723-4678 or Penny West, 723-3514.
