KAM Announces Launch of New Automotive Council

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced the launch of its newest industry council, the KAM Automotive Council.  The new Automotive Council, which will meet August 8 for the first time, will focus on promoting and growing Kentucky’s automotive industry, one of the Commonwealth’s leading employers and economic drivers. The automotive […]

KAM Defense and Aerospace Council to Hear From Industry Expert at Next Meeting

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ (KAM) Defense and Aerospace Council (DAC) will meet on July 16 to hear from one of the country’s foremost aerospace journalists, Matthew Fulco, Business Editor of Aviation Week. The DAC works to promote and grow Kentucky’s defense and aerospace sector, which encompasses companies designing and building products […]

Pulaski jail takes ownership of warehouse that serves as inmate re-entry training center

SOMERSET, KY– SPEDA purchased and leased property to the jail to expand re-entry program If hard work is the key to success, there is no better symbol than the physical key that changed hands Tuesday evening. That key is to a warehouse the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) purchased from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in […]

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Tips Off the KAM 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance

FRANKFORT, KY– The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the KAM 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. Now in its second year, the competition is an online voting, bracket-style tournament that allows Kentuckians to pick the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky from among the thousands of […]

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Announces Manufacturers of the Year and Manufacturing Employee of the Year Awards

BOWLING GREEN, KY – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year and Manufacturing Employee of the Year Award winners during KAM’s Kentucky Manufacturers Summit & Awards Dinner Thursday evening in Bowling Green. “Manufacturing is the top driver of Kentucky’s economy, representing more than $34 billion of Gross Domestic Product,” […]

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Elects Vice Chair, New Members to Board of Directors

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers has elected a vice chairman and five new members to its board of directors. LOUISVILLE, KY, October 2023 – “KAM’s new vice chair and directors bring a remarkable range of experience, knowledge, and expertise to the overall leadership of our organization,” said KAM President and CEO Frank Jemley. “This group […]

KAM Announces 2022 Manufacturer and Employee of the Year Award Winners

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 20, 2022 Contact:Laura Brooks, [email protected], 606.584.4572 Lexington, KY. – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the 2022 Manufacturer of the Year and Manufacturing Employee of the Year Award Winners at KAM’s Manufacturing Awards Luncheon this afternoon in Lexington. “Manufacturing is a critical part of the Kentucky economy, not only sustaining high-wage, family-supporting […]

August Webinar: Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement August 29 11:00-12:00 p.m. EDT Join KAM and experts from the Zoeller Company and Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox to discuss and answer questions on implementing or enhancing international intellectual property programs. From this webinar, you will get a better understanding of how intellectual property can be used to protect the time, money, and […]

KAM Announces Kendall Anderson as the Director of Member Relations

The Kentucky Association of Manufactures is pleased to announce that Kendall Anderson has joined KAM as the Director of Member Relations. Kendall brings with her 20-plus years of experience in non-profit administration, volunteer relationships, and fundraising knowledge. A native of Lexington and graduate of Transylvania University, she has previously worked with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the […]