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GREETINGS CHAMBER MEMBERS & FRIENDS

On behalf of the and large alike thrive; we believe our impact on the business
Paducah Area Chamber environment creates opportunity and ultimately improves
of Commerce, I want the quality of life for everyone in the area.
to thank you for your The Chamber serves our community through a strong and
commitment to our successful advocacy program. For example, as we have said
community.
several times recently, this past year our advocacy efforts
In 2005 I started my helped to secure $40 million in additional funding for our
business in the heart of Paducah DOE site and a $10.4 million BUILD grant for
downtown Paducah, with riverfront development.
little more than an idea Paducah is a vibrant and creative community with a
and hope that I could serve this community in a unique rich history and promising future. We at the Paducah
way. I quickly joined and became active in the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce are PASSIONATE ABOUT
Area Chamber of Commerce and developed friendships and PADUCAH; the passion to see our community thrive is why
business relationships that I value to this day. As a small we do what we do. The success and strength of the Chamber
business owner, I have fully experienced the roller coaster is in direct correlation to the strength of our community
ride of “raising a business.” The resources and relationships and our membership, so as you flip through the pages of
I have had access to through the Chamber have been our membership directory, I encourage you to support the
invaluable in the process.
businesses within; they too are passionate about Paducah,
The Chamber supports a diverse membership of large and and by supporting them you are investing in Paducah.
small businesses, individuals, non-profits, educators, local
government, young professionals, entrepreneurs and more. Chad Beyer
Our membership is a true cross section of the Paducah area.
We are proud that over 80% of our membership is from Chad Beyer
small business with a total of approximately 1,000 members. Chair, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber strives to help build a strong economic Board of Directors
environment here in Paducah, where businesses both small President and Owner of i5 design group, inc.

OVERVIEW COMMENTS

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce publishes this opportunities that are educational and just plain fun!
Community Profile & Resource Guide annually. This Our skilled and growing medical community serves an entire
publication is utilized by our Chamber members as well as region from multiple states. Many residents from throughout
those who are visiting and/or considering relocating to our the region commute to Paducah and McCracken County
area.
for employment. Shoppers come from a four state area for
As the region’s largest city, Paducah is a regional hub for our retail sector. Our strong educational system consists of
health care, shopping, entertainment, dining plus much two public school systems, two private school systems, West
more. Our downtown area located on the Ohio River with Kentucky Community and Technical College, Murray State
its many preserved and historical buildings, is home to the University – Paducah campus, and the University of Kentucky
1,800 seat Carson Center for performing arts, and a variety College of Engineering Paducah satellite campus.
of entertainment venues, museums, shopping and dining This is a great place to call home. Welcome to the Paducah/
experiences. Designated as a Creative City, local citizens McCracken County community!
and visitors can enjoy the flourishing arts and cultural

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