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, […]
Election Results 2022
Kentuckians went to the polls to vote on a lengthy ballot for a midterm election that saw a few surprising developments:1. Constitutional Amendments BOTH were Voted Down2. 5 State House Incumbents Beaten (All Democrats)3. GOP supermajorities GROW in State House by 5 seats & State Senate by 1 seat4. TWO New Faces on State Supreme […]
Susan Elkington of Toyota is Kentucky Association of Manufacturer’s Summit Keynote
On October 20, Susan Elkington, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky will be the Keynote Speaker at the Kentucky Association of Manufacturer’s Summit in Lexington, KY. As president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) since 2018, Elkington oversees an $8 billion operation, which employs more than 10,000 people, and in a year, can produce as many as 550,000 […]
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 […]
The 2022 Wage and Benefits Survey Is Open!
Employee retention and attraction are key issues employers are facing. The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ Wage & Benefits Study can help you tackle these issues. This study is an assessment of the state’s manufacturing jobs and the wages and benefits packages they provide—information that is fundamental to your business’s success. Manufacturing companies from across the state […]
