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The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers celebrates over 100 years of advocacy for manufacturers in Kentucky.
Established in 1911, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers is Kentucky’s most effective advocate for manufacturers. KAM’s mission is to create and protect a manufacturing-friendly environment in Kentucky. In addition to advocating, KAM educates, connects and provides cost-saving programs and products to members.
Recent News
Catch up on the latest news from Kentucky manufacturers
KAM adds Baptist Health to list of COVID-19 Response Partners
As the COVID-19 crisis has evolved and our every day lives adjust accordingly, employers need innovative solutions to ensure... read more
AKA and KAM Partner to Provide Supplier Sourcing to Kentucky Manufacturers at No Cost
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2020 - The Federal CARES Act provided $630,000 to Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) to help... read more
KAM joins Kentucky coalition advocating for COVID-19 liability protections for employers
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 - On Friday the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) joined a coalition calling for COVID-19... read more
2019-2020 Wage and Benefits Report Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2020 Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Releases Results of 2019-2020 Wage and Benefits Survey; Announces 2020 Survey FRANKFORT, Ky. (June... read more
KAM, KDA Announce Fourth Year Of LAND Forums
Groups To Hold Digital Versions For First Two, Plan To Reassess In-Person Forums Closer To Date FRANKFORT, KY (May 18,... read more
IN EFFECT TODAY: Return-To-Work Guidance Issued by Beshear Administration
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 - Today the Beshear Administration's Healthy at Work requirements go into effect. Governor Beshear's office... read more
KAM Joins Midwest Manufacturing Organizations in Requesting Reopening of State Economies
Earlier this week, a newly-created Midwest manufacturing alliance comprised of the same seven states as the recently-announced Midwest governors'... read more
COVID-19 Update
KAM encourages information and "best practices" sharing among Kentucky manufacturers MARCH 12, 2020 - Lee Lingo, Executive Director of the... read more
Kentucky Politics
- Ky. State Fair to be limited to participants only, governor says
- Gov. Andy Beshear mandates 10 p.m. last call curfew for restaurants, bars across Kentucky
- Gov. Andy Beshear extends mask mandate another 30 days for Kentucky: 'It's working.'
- Op-Ed: 3 crises requiring swift action to put Kentucky on the fast track to recovery
- Beshear Hints At Letting Bars Open With Restrictions, Curfew