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2021 Outstanding Woman in Business

We are currently taking nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Woman in Business Award in Meade County. We are looking for nominations to identify and honor one outstanding woman, in our community, whose success in business and contributions have set the pace for our region’s future. Nominees should be innovative leaders who are making waves with their energy, ideas, achievements, and commitment to excellence in the area. There will be a new category this year of the Future Woman in Business Award. The nominations for such will be made by their teachers. Nominations for Outstanding Woman in Business will start online on October 11, 2021, and are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. You can make nominations for Outstanding Woman in Business online HERE. You can make nominations for Future Woman in Business online HERE.

A selection committee will use only the nomination forms to make final selections. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. You will be asked to use the online nomination system, please make sure to include all the contact information on the form along with the nominees’ qualifications.

Submitting multiple nominations for one nominee is not necessary, as the selection committee will not decide based on a show of support but rather on the quality and thoroughness of supporting information.

Requirements for nomination are as follows: (Please be as detailed as possible.)

  1. The nominee may be nominated by an individual or business coworker.
  2. The nominee must live or work in Meade County.
  3. You will be asked to outline the area(s) in which the nominee has made an important and noticeable contribution to her community, by leading the way, to making Meade County a better place for all. You will be asked to answer these questions on the nomination form:
  4. Explain areas in which the nominee has gained the respect of her peers and how she is called upon for advice and mentoring?
  5. How have their volunteer involvements and/or civic engagements had a positive impact on Meade County?
  6. What programs, projects, or achievements demonstrate the nominee’s leadership in the community?

The award winners will be notified and the awards will be presented at the Meade County Chamber of Commerce’s event Outstanding Woman in Business Awards Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

Award Ceremony

The winners and nominees will be recognized at the 2021 Outstanding Woman in Business Awards Dinner. Mark your calendars to join us on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Venue at Roberts Family Farm. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. You can make reservations RESERVATIONS by clicking here or by calling (270-422-3626) $15 per ticket. Tables of 6 can be purchased for $85 and tables of 8 can be purchased for $110.

10 Things to Do to celebrate Fall in Meade County

It is no secret that Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at Meade County Tourism. If you need convincing, stop by our office during the month of October. We literally have ghosts flying through our lobby at night. We also think it is an exceptional time here. We finally get a reprieve from the high temperatures of the summer and get to celebrate our phenomenal outdoor spaces again.

It seems like an abundance of the county also feels the same as us and Halloween is a month-long celebration. From the quaint lawn decorations welcoming trick-or-treaters to the million-dollar haunted house attractions, Meade County shows that Halloween is something to celebrate.

Here is a list of our top 10 Things to Do to celebrate Fall in Meade County

  1. Roberts Family Farm! Can we truly say the season has changed in Meade County without the opening of Roberts Family Farm? They have everything a pumpkin spice sipping, flannel-wearing, Autumnaphile. Do you pick pumpkins? Check! Corn maze? Check! Hayrides? Check! Sunflowers to Instagram in front of? Double-check! They also have everything to keep the kiddos entertained. But don’t take our advice, check them out for yourself!
  2. St. John’s Turkey Dinner and Fall on October 17th. St. John’s annual tradition brings the community their first tastes of the season with a turkey dinner and all the fixings. Along with that, they have booths, costumes, talent contests, and art contests. So come out to this autumn tradition and don’t forget to get a piece of homemade pie and a chance for the quilt drawing.
  3. The Fall Fest 2021 on October 9th. The fall-themed vendor event has everything to get you into the pumpkin spice season. Fun, Food, & Shopping Small! Enjoy local food, handmade jewelry, home decor, beauty products, boutique items, and much more. Join them at the Meade County Farm Bureau Building on October 9th to #ShopSmall, support your favorite local businesses, and discover new ones!
  4. Nightmare Forest. Are the other suggestions too tame for your Spooktober? Why not check out Nightmare Forest? Nightmare Forest Haunt Park at Otter Creek in Brandenburg brings you FIVE attractions for ONE great price! First is Hawthorne’s Circus Bizarre. You will see astounding feats of pain resistance, fire-eating, minding reading, and MORE! You will then enter into the halls of a Schoolhouse, where the class is back in session! You also get to experience Nightmare Harvest where farmers and scarecrows will stalk you! After that, you will get the original (and your favorite) Nightmare Forest trail where you will “Live Hollywood’s Most Horrifying Moments” at the LEGENDARY Nightmare Forest®. Experience all of your favorite horror movies in one place! Lastly, you will get a second haunted trail called the Trail of Terror. The Trail of Terror is filled with the undead of Nightmare Forest’s past victims. That’s FIVE HORRIFYING attractions for ONE low price.
  5. Field of Screams KY. Still haven’t filled your filled our scary meter? Check out another kind of corn maze at Field of Screams KY. Are you ready for monsters, madness, and thing that go bump in the night? Field of Screams will give you more than you can handle. Since 2002, they have offered the largest and most impressive horror experience in the Kentucky area. After one visit you will realize why their Two-Story Haunted Barn, Forbidden Forest, Hayride to Hell, and 6-Acre Corn Moze make Field of Screams Kentucky’s #1 Haunted Attraction.
  6. The Meade County History Museum. Are the last two a little too much? Why not check out the newest attraction in the Meade County History Museum? Say hello to Meade County’s most famous ghost Leah Smock, or better known as the Battletown Witch. The History Museum is displaying a proper Leah Smock grave scene, with a mannequin, proper dress, tombstone, and other accouterments. It will likely be five or six feet wide, floor to ceiling, and very realistic.
  7. Jailhouse Pizza. If ghosts are what you are looking for why not visit Jailhouse Pizza? This jail has seen its fair share of paranormal, from the Axe Murder of Paradise Bottom to the terrible tale of Lucy Hamilton. Don’t just take our word for it, Jailhouse Pizza has been featured on The Paranormal Journey, The FearScape Podcast, and the Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters. Not convinced yet? Why not try your own investigation? Jailhouse Pizza offers a Ghost Hunting package for you and your friends. But beware, the pizza is not included.
  8. Buttermilk Falls. Looking for something a little less spooky and a little more natural? Why not get enveloped in fall colors while taking a stroll? Check out one of Meade County’s premiere nature destinations Buttermilk Falls and Emmeret Falls walking trails. Directly adjacent to Brandenburg’s Riverfront Park, these trails offer beautiful views, breathtaking waterfalls, and every fall color of foliage imaginable. Both trails are open daily until dark.
  9. Weird Meade County. Wanting to find something to do in the comfort of your own home? Why not check out the blog Weird Meade County? It is a growing collection from our county’s past. They range from the scary to the absurd. They are the only collection of paranormal stories for Meade County exclusively.
  10. Trick or Treating! Kids and candy are big businesses here in Meade. We love to share and scare as October concludes. From the high school’s Pumpkin Patch to Trunk or Treats. There are more candy stops to celebrate the season than most kids can manage.

Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as a Platinum COVID Stops Here Workplace

 

Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and Meade County Tourism in Brandenburg, KY has been recognized as a Platinum COVID Stops Here workplace for achieving a 100% vaccination rate in their administrative staff.

The COVID Stops Here campaign recognizes Kentucky workplaces that have achieved widespread vaccination against COVID-19. Organizations that have achieved at least a 70% vaccination rate are eligible to receive a designation.

It is critical that Kentuckians work together to stop the spread of coronavirus — including the dangerous new Delta variant. Vaccination is the best way to stop COVID-19.

“As community leaders, and the largest event coordinators in Meade County we wanted to ensure the safety of everyone around us. We also wanted to create a working environment where our staff feel safe and normal going into the future.” Annie Hamilton, Executive Director, Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and Meade County Tourism.

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce developed the COVID Stops Here campaign as a way to celebrate workplaces that are leading the fight to stop COVID-19 — and to encourage more organizations to join their ranks.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is Kentucky’s pathway to recovery. Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and Meade County Tourism is helping set the bar for vaccination in Kentucky by achieving Platinum COVID Stops Here status — meaning 100% of their employees are now vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a great achievement and we thank them for helping our state stop this dangerous virus,” said Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts. “Employers are playing a very important as we work to encourage vaccination in Kentucky. In order to finally put this virus behind us, we need Kentuckians to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Together we can stop this virus, let’s make sure that COVID stops here!”

Learn more at kychamber.com/CovidStopsHere

Being a BBB member pays

Health Benefits for BBB Accredited Businesses

The Better Business Bureau is partnering with the Chamber of St. Matthews to offer health insurance to Accredited Businesses with between 2-99 employees.

In a dual membership arrangement, Accredited Businesses will have access to the St. Matthews Trade Association Insurance Trust. The Trust is a not-for-profit entity, existing solely to enable associated trade committee members to purchase competitive, high-quality group insurance products and services.

The Trust offers all associated members the buying power of one of 7 large trade associations. This means lower overhead expenses, more plan flexibility, expanded administrative services, and personal assistance from consultants and actuaries at no extra cost to members.

Trust Plan Participants have access to a complete portfolio of products and services, including managed care programs with preferred provider organizations, retail and mail-order drug options.

The Trust works with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to continuously review programs, with the goal of providing the most up-to-date products, cost management techniques, and administrative efficiencies. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of presidents and CEOs of associated trade committee members. It is run exclusively for the benefit of Trust Plan Participants. The Trust complies with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

For more information, including information on pricing, contact Jeff Elder. 

Join us for our 2021 Harvest Dinner

Meade County Tourism, the Meade County Extension Services, and the Meade County Extension Homemakers would love to invite you to the 2021 Harvest Dinner on Sept. 23. This will be the third year for this magnificent event. This is Meade County’s original Farm to Table event. This year’s menu is upscale BBQ and features some of the most mouth-watering dishes to date. The full menu will be available when we launch the event page later in the week. For now just imagine bacon-wrapped smoked chicken, seedless blackberry layer cake, and more. Tickets are $30 each, $200 for a table, and $260 for a gold-level table. Dinner, drinks, and entertainment are included. All proceeds from this event benefit the Meade County Backpack Program. You can purchase tickets by clicking the amounts above, RSVPing to director@meadekychamber.org, or calling our office at 270-422-3626.