Kentucky House Leaders Wisely Insisted on 340B Accountability
By Frank Jemley Rejecting bad legislation is always better than enacting a bad law. That’s why Kentuckians should be thankful for the wisdom shown during this year’s General Assembly session by the leaders of our House of Representatives, who stood firm against bad legislation that many of their well-intentioned colleagues considered a good idea. The […]
LION Group’s V-Force Turnout Gear Wins the KAM 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
After 300,000+ Votes, LION V-Force Turnout Gear Grabs the Title Over T. Marzetti Company’s Texas Roadhouse Mini Rolls FRANKFORT, KY – LION Group Inc.’s V-Force turnout gear for firefighters, which protects American and international firefighters and is manufactured in the Kentucky communities of West Liberty, Beattyville, and Hazel Green, has won the Kentucky Association of […]
Statement on Trade Policy
We are increasingly concerned about the likely effects of the Administration’s trade policies on Kentucky industry and businesses, and on our access to markets around the world, since broad tariffs are set to take effect this week. Recognizing that tariffs have inflationary effects, we nevertheless generally support their use when deployed strategically to counter the […]
The “KAM 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance” Has Tipped Off
Nominations Are Open Through Feb. 28 FRANKFORT, KY– The “KAM 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance” is officially underway, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear helping to celebrate the start of the annual contest. Now in its third year, the online voting, bracket-style tournament allows Kentuckians to pick the 2025 […]
KAM Files First International Lawsuit, Enters U.S. Case Threatening Business Access
KAM Expands Its Legal Reach in Q4 2024 to Again Protect Kentucky’s Business Community FRANKFORT, KY – Entering a foreign courtroom for the first time, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) expanded its litigation actions in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 to protect Kentucky business and industry with KAM’s first-ever international lawsuit and by […]
KAM Names Blue-Ribbon Commission on Kentucky’s Contributions to America’s Critical Industrial Base
24 Business and Education Leaders to Develop Strategies for Growth of Vital Economic Sectors FRANKFORT, KY – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has named a “Blue-Ribbon Commission on Kentucky’s Contributions to America’s Critical Industrial Base” to develop recommendations on how Kentucky can more directly contribute to America’s industrial growth in critical economic sectors, with […]
KAM Joins Forces with AGC of Kentucky to Offer Joint Membership Opportunity
In a significant development aimed at strengthening Kentucky’s core industrial sectors, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kentucky and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have announced a new membership alliance. Members of each respective organization will have the opportunity to join the other under a nominal fee structure. This collaborative effort is designed to […]
KAM Elects Toyota’s Kerry Creech As Chairman
2025-2026 Officers and Executive Committee Elected HORSE CAVE, KY – Kerry Creech, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, was elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors yesterday at the Board’s annual meeting, which was held at the T. Marzetti Company plant in Horse Cave, […]
KAM Announces 2024 Manufacturing Awards Winners
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year, Manufacturing Employee of the Year, and Manufacturing Executive Leadership Award winners at the Kentucky Industry Conference Awards Luncheon this afternoon in Louisville. This is the first year that the Executive Leadership Award has been presented. The 2024 Manufacturer of […]
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Joins Legal Battle Against European Regulatory Overreach
KAM JOINS AMERICAN FREE ENTERPRISE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAWSUIT TO FIGHT UNLAWFUL REQUIREMENTS BY EUROPEAN UNION NATIONS TO COMPEL THE RELEASE OF US BUSINESS TAX INFORMATION Contact:Caroline ScottKentucky Association of [email protected] FRANKFORT, KY –– The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) today announced it has joined the litigation introduced by the American Free Enterprise Chamber of […]
