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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
AUTOFLUG and Aviation Safety Resources Announces Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Companies Create Strategy to Boost Public Acceptance with Joint Development of Enhanced Safety Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Air... read more
Building “Plant of the Future” for Manufacturing, Supply Chain Businesses
Five Business Trends Driving Technology Adoption on Factory or Warehouse Floor LOUISVILLE, Ky. – (June 18, 2021) – Tight deadlines... read more
SBA Export Financing: How to Use an EWCP Loan to Support a Standby Letter of Credit
A new fee structure has been put into place for SBA’s Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) that makes these... read more
KAM Statement: Kentucky Must Address Unprecedented Workforce Crisis
FRANFORT, Ky. (May 14, 2021) - Lee Lingo, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, put out... read more
KCTCS, KAM celebrate Kentucky Manufacturing Going Pro
Versailles, Ky. (April 29, 2021)– The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers... read more
Aviation Safety Resources Recovery Systems Announces Acquisition of Strong Enterprises
Companies Announce Landmark Development and Supply Agreement NICHOLASVILLE, KY and LAKELAND, FL (April 13, 2021) At the annual Sun-n-Fun Aerospace... read more
Melissa Aguilar-Southard joins KAM as Member Relations Director
Aguilar-Southard brings years of manufacturing and workforce development experience to KAM FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 1, 2021) - On Thursday the Kentucky... read more
Madisonville Community College Aviation Program Officially Takes Flight
Madisonsville, Ky. - Madisonville Community College has officially announced the launch of a new aviation program that will give... read more
Kentucky Politics
- Ky. Lawmakers Grill Beshear Officials On Unemployment
- Has Andy Beshear Found an Economic Legacy?
- Pre-filed bill would prohibit Ky. businesses, schools from asking about vaccination status
- Teacher Pension Fund Adds More Unfunded Liability
- In-Person Prison Visits Return In Ky., But Strict Rules Leave Children Out
National News
- Prepare for Hurricanes with the NAM
- NAM Partners with National Legal Network
- Manufacturers Donate Supplies to Fight COVID-19 in India
- An Army Vet Finds Military Values in Manufacturing
- Business Leaders Unite in Urging Congress and the Administration to Continue Bipartisan Infrastructure Negotiations, Ensuring Durable and Long-Term Legislation