Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Announces The 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
Frankfort, KY (March 7, 2023) – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers is pleased to announce the first annual 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. Nominations are now open at www.coolestthingky.com for this online voting, bracket-style tournament allowing Kentuckians to nominate and pick the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky from among the thousands of world-class products manufactured […]
Governor Beshear, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, and Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Announce New Supply Chain Tool for Kentucky Manufacturers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the launch of CONNEX™ Kentucky. CONNEX™ Kentucky is a free online platform connecting Kentucky manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply chain solution. CONNEX™ Kentucky intelligently connects small Kentucky manufacturers and suppliers to large Kentucky PRIMES, OEMs, and […]
KAM Statement on House Bill 5: Distilled Spirits Tax
“The only product manufactured in Kentucky and taxed during production are distilled spirits. No other Kentucky product is taxed that way. Bourbon – in the state of its birth! – clearly should not be,” said Frank Jemley, President and CEO of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. “That’s why the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers strongly supports House Bill […]
FCCI delivers the insurance coverages that manufacturers need, with the personal service they deserve and expect
Serving the Kentucky Manufacturers Association and its members since 2020 FCCI Insurance Group has much to be proud of and thankful for entering 2023. One relationship that FCCI firmly embraces is its partnership with the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Since 2020, FCCI has been the carrier of choice for KAM. With this designation, eligible […]
KAM’s Position on Healthcare Costs
Frank Jemley, President and CEO of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) sent the following letter to Members of the Kentucky General Assembly regarding KAM’s position on Healthcare Costs. Dear Members of the General Assembly, On behalf of Kentucky’s 3,200 manufacturers and their 260,000 employees, we want to thank you for your thoughtful consideration last […]
January 31, 2023 Webinar: Workplace Wellbeing for Manufacturers
Join KAM and experts from Anthem, BluMine Health, and the American Heart Association to discuss and answer questions regarding the health and well-being of manufacturers and manufacturing employees. Topics will include health & wellness program best practices, onsite assessments for manufacturers, and benefits of onsite and partner clinics. Register here. Diane Fahrbach joined Anthem Sales in 2012. She is the Wellbeing […]
NAM, KAM Win on SEC Bond Rule Interpretation
In response to advocacy by the NAM and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, the Securities and Exchange Commission has granted privately held companies temporary relief from a punishing new rule interpretation that would have required them to expose confidential financial information to the public. The background: In 2020, the SEC finalized a rule designed to increase […]
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Announces Board Updates
For Immediate Release December 8, 2022 Contact: Laura Brooks, [email protected], 606.584.4572 Georgetown, KY. – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced today that John-Mark Hack has been elected as Chairperson of the KAM Board. Additionally, KAM announced the re-election of three members and the election of three new members to its board of directors. “We are grateful to John-Mark for his willingness to lead our organization over the next two years, and we […]
The 2022 Wage and Benefits Survey Is Available for Order
The 2022 KAM Wage & Benefits Survey is now available for order. This comprehensive report on the state of manufacturing employment in Kentucky allows manufacturers to make strategic decisions to better run their businesses and helps educational institutions prepare our future workforce for a career in manufacturing. All manufacturers in Kentucky were eligible and invited to participate. The […]
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Announces 2022 LawMaker Award Recipients
Frankfort, KY. – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is proud to announce the 2022 LawMaker Award. The LawMaker Awards presented by KAM are given to Kentucky Lawmakers who have made outstanding efforts in the General Assembly to protect manufacturers. “We are grateful for these legislators who make manufacturing a priority in Frankfort,” said Frank Jemley, […]