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May 11, 2025 By Kendra Scott

BUSINESS BLAST

What is the HCCC BUSINESS BLAST? It's a new advertising opportunity for chamber members to help you spread the word about a special event, program, initiative or project that your organization is hosting. The Business Blast is a sponsored email that can be sent weekly and yield immediate results for …

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May 11, 2025 By Kendra Scott

Golf Scramble Opportunities

You still have time to support the chamber's Spring Golf Scramble on May 23, 2025. This annual event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business, services or products while networking and engaging with over 100 players, volunteers and fellow chamber members. Sponsorship opportunities …

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March 25, 2025 By HardinChamber

Papa Johns Business Preferred Guest Program

LOOKING TO ELEVATE YOUR CORPORATE EVENTS & COMPANY PICNICS? Provided by: Papa Johns Pizza …

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March 9, 2025 By Kendra Scott

IT’S A PINK OUT!!!

We won't be donning our St. Patty's green at the March luncheon this year. Instead, we are going to "THINK PINK" in honor of the Kentucky Derby Festival, which will be the theme of the March 12th Good Neighbor Day Expo and membership luncheon. This annual event is the opportunity to showcase our …

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February 20, 2025 By Melanie Parker

Lincoln Trail Youth Career Services Putting Our Youth to Work

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: The Kentucky Career Center has launched a special initiative called PUTTING YOUNG KENTUCKIANS TO WORK. This program is designed to provide services that assist 16 to 24 year old's with skills training and high demand job opportunities. The initiative has four paths: …

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January 20, 2025 By Kendra Scott

Congratulations to Clagett Photography

Congratulations to Leah Pottinger as the new owner of Clagett Photography! The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting celebration on January 17, 2025 to celebrate with Leah as she accepted the reins of leadership from Clagett Photography founder and award-winning photographer, Marnie …

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November 27, 2024 By Kendra Scott

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is NOVEMBER 30th

Don't forget to SHOP SMALL this Saturday, November 30th. Small business is the backbone of our economy and when you shop small, you make a BIG impact. Small Business Saturday infuses money into our local economies, promotes vibrant and diverse communities and celebrates the important role of …

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November 10, 2024 By Kendra Scott

Car-Mart Holiday Toy Drive

Car-Mart invites you to be a part of it's 16th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, taking place from November 1-30, 2024. Each year, America's Car-Mart collects toys at all of its local dealerships across the nation to be given to children in hospitals. The Hardin county store is located at 5730 North …

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August 8, 2024 By Kendra Scott

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FALL JOB & CAREER FAIR

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Career Center-Lincoln Trail continue its longstanding tradition of hosting an annual Job & Career Fair. Save the date of September 25, 2024 for this year's big event. The Fall Job & Career Fair will take place at Pritchard Community …

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June 9, 2024 By Kendra Scott

Community Fan Drive

As summer arrives and temperatures rise, America's Car-Mart continues its 25+ year tradition of collecting fans for those in need. The Community Fan Drive at America's Car-Mart continues through June 29th. Bring your box fans to Car-Mart, located at 5730 North Dixie Highway in Elizabethtown and …

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April 3, 2024 By Kendra Scott

Fair Chance Academy Regional Workshop Will Assist Employers

                  Attention Employers! Is your company ready to transform your workforce and make a positive impact in your community and workforce? Please join the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program for our new Fair Chance Academy Regional Workshop for employers in Hardin …

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March 7, 2024 By Kendra Scott

Save the Date for the Spring Golf Scramble

Spring is right around the corner and it's time to start thinking about the annual Spring Golf Scramble! SAVE THE DATE and please join us for the 38th annual Spring Golf Scramble on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Lincoln Trail Country Club in Vine Grove. Check-in begins at 8am and we tee off at …

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Annual Awards Nomination Form

Annual Awards Nominations

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THE CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE CHAMBER CHAMPION RONNIE J. PENCE AWARD recognizes an individual who has committed an exemplary effort toward an initiative or initiatives important to the Chamber’s mission.

To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this person is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD recognizes any official (either elected or appointed) who has performed a particular service or overall effectiveness in office on behalf of the residents of Hardin County and has demonstrated commitment to supporting business. Other criteria:

  • Currently serving in any level of government (local, state, federal) or has been out of office no more than two years

To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1, 2024

THE HALL OF FAME AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the CHAMBER HALL OF FAME AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE HALL OF FAME AWARD recognizes a local business or individual for long term contributions to the economy and community. To be considered, the nominee should have been operating in the Hardin County market for ten or more years.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this person is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE QUALITY OF PLACE AWARD recognizes an individual, entity and/or organization that has made a positive difference in the lives of our citizens and works to make Hardin County a better place to live, work and visit.

Criteria:

  • Has made a significant economic, social or environmental impact on the community
  • Is a public use project, facility or initiative that impacts the community at large
  • Promotes, develops or creates business growth or tourism, recreational, cultural or community assets or amenities

To nominate for this award, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this entity is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1, 2024

THE RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RALPH REESE FORT KNOX/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD recognizes an individual or business who has committed an exemplary effort toward an initiative or initiatives important to the military and community partnership between Fort Knox and Hardin County. It is named in honor of World War II Veteran and Hardin County community leader and icon, Ralph Reese.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this nominee is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

THE RISING STAR AWARD

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RISING STAR AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RISING STAR AWARD recognizes an up and coming business whose professional success is matched by its commitment to serving our community. This is for businesses in operation for two years or less.

Other criteria:

  • the business demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession
  • the business provides value services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  • the business must be a current member of the Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a business, individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

A local professional under the age of 40 Demonstrates creativity, innovation, character, consistency and excellence in their field. Exemplifies outstanding professional growth and community engagement Makes significant contributions to the community through work and/or volunteer activities As current member of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce will present the RISING STAR AWARD at the 2024 Hardin County Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Program.

THE RISING STAR AWARD recognizes an up and coming business whose professional success is matched by its commitment to serving our community. This is for businesses in operation for two years or less.

Other criteria:

  • the business demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession
  • the business provides value services by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
  • the business must be a current member of the Hardin Co. Chamber of Commerce.

To nominate a business, individual or organization, please complete the nomination form below. Please describe why this business is outstanding and meets the above criteria. Supporting information may be attached.

Deadline for submitting a nomination is July 1 2024

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