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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
Newly Opened Kobelco Aluminum Plant in Bowling Green to Grow by $42 Million
Less than two years after opening its Bowling Green plant, automotive parts manufacturer Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.... read more
Louisville First’s 20 People to Know manufacturing/logistics: Lee Lingo
Lee Lingo, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Years in current job: One Years in manufacturing/logistics: Two Why did you choose your... read more
Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship and Training Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 14
The first meeting of the Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship and Training Council has been scheduled for Dec. 14 at noon... read more
Cabinet Names New Executive Director of Workforce Development
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development has transformed its approach to address workforce needs across the state with an... read more
Senate Republican Leadership announces new Senate committee chairmanships
FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 26, 2018) – Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester) has been named the new chairman of the Senate... read more
$3.2 million Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative grant expanding technical education opportunities in Shelby County
Simply walking into Shelby County Area Technology Center (SCATC) will dispel any notion that advanced high school learning centers... read more
Gateway rolls out new mobile manufacturing and construction skills lab
Gateway Community and Technical College rolled out a new mobile advanced manufacturing and construction skills lab Nov. 15 to... read more
Kentucky Launches University Technology Commercialization Initiative
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced formation of the Commonwealth Commercialization Center (C3), a national-model partnership between Kentucky’s universities and... read more
Kentucky Politics
- House Speaker Osborne says pension issue may not be resolved in 2019 session
- Governor's verbal attacks upon Courts are wrong
- Former state Supreme Court justice rips Bevin's 'activist judges' remark
- Pension talks need consultant 'without preconceived notions,' McGarvey says
- Kentucky Legislative Leaders Respond To Sexual Harassment, Assault Allegations
National News
- Manufacturers Secure Win With CFATS Reauthorization
- Japan Is Solving Its Workforce Crisis by Turning to Retirees. US Manufacturers Are Paying Attention.
- Autonomous Cars Will Soon Be On U.S. Roads. Now It’s Up to Government To Write Smart Regulations.
- NAM Comments on Proposed DOL Association Retirement Plans Rule
- Why Manufacturers Support the Dept. of Energy’s New Program to Expand U.S. Nuclear Energy
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