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Ransomware: Key Leadership Issues for Preparing Your Business for a Cyber Security Breach

Summary of 05/23/2023 Presentation Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Preparing Your Business for a Cyber Security Breach discussed how to protect your company from security incidents related to phishing and spoofing and other business e-mail compromise that induce businesses and employees to act and compromise the company’s network, incident response plan best practices, as well as legal and regulatory frameworks within which

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Nominations Are Open for the 2023 Manufacturer and Manufacturing Employee of the Year Awards

KAM is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year and 2023 Manufacturing Employee of the Year Awards. Nominations are open through July 31. You can nominate a deserving small, medium, or large manufacturing company and a manufacturing employee in a brief process with basic information. These awards focus attention on the important contributions manufacturers and industry make to their employees, customers, and communities and

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How Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation Voted on the Debt Ceiling Compromise

The legislation to raise the nation’s debt limit and cap some federal government spending – the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) – has passed both chambers of Congress by wide bipartisan margins and will be signed into law by President Biden today. The House approved the bill in a 314-117 voteand the Senate by a 63-36 margin. In addition to suspending the limit on federal borrowing until January 1, 2025, the legislation’s main provisions include permitting

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Statement of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers on the Proposed Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

Frank Jemley III, President and CEO of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, issued the following statement this afternoon:  “The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers applauds the agreement between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy that has produced the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. By averting a catastrophic default on the fiscal obligations of the United States and producing a genuine compromise on

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Chevrolet Corvette Wins the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance

Frankfort, KY (April 28, 2023) – Today, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and Lt. Jacqueline Governor Coleman announced the Chevrolet Corvette as the winner of the first annual 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. “We all know what makes Team Kentucky special is our people. Kentuckians are behind some of the most iconic brands and products our

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Regional Manufacturing Briefings

In the Summer and Fall of 2023, KAM is partnering with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to host eight Regional Briefings at KCTCS campuses across the Commonwealth. These events will feature speakers and panelists, government affairs updates, lunch, and a tour of KCTCS facilities. The series will also give KAM vital information to help us improve our

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