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agencies and national organizations for topics on the
arts, transportation, energy, and infrastructure.
We never want it to
be said in Frankfort
The Chamber solicits the input of its members to
create a priority project list. The Paducah School or Washington that
of Art and Design of West Kentucky Community we are only noticed
and Technical College was one of those identified for our absence.
projects. Other projects have included the Carson
We will be noted for
Center, Paducah Middle School, UK College of
our PRESENCE!
Engineering, WKCTC Emerging Tech Building,
and Murray State-Paducah Campus.

Chamber members make an annual visit to Frankfort
to sit down with our governor, cabinet officials, and
members of the General Assembly to address local
legislative concerns as they relate to businesses we
represent. This powerful advocacy has real impact
that can be quantitatively measured with regard to
specific issues. The Chamber has a legislative agenda that reflects the needs of
the businesses in our area.

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is one of only a few communities in the
state with a lobbyist actively promoting our local priority list during state legislative
sessions. Our lobbyist, who has been with us since 1995, has been instrumental
in assuring economic and community development projects for our area are given
attention and consideration by lawmakers.

The Chamber is a resource, advocate and connector for business.