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Minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Paducah will receive financial support from a new partnership between West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) and the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.
WKCTC President Anton Reece said in a press release the college will invest $18,750 in initiatives at the chamber that “assist with minority memberships, leadership and involvement in chamber activities.” The programs receiving funding include:
Minority chamber membership - 10 businesses @ $500 per business for a total of $5,000
Existing minority business mentor - 10 businesses @ $100 per business for a total of $1,000
Leadership Paducah sponsorship - 1 per year up to $1,500 for three years for a total of $4,500
WKCTC to contribute more than $18K to Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce WKCTC President Anton Reece presents a ceremonial check for $18,750 to the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Wilson during the Chamber s Power in Partnership Breakfast May 13, 2021. Kevin O Neil, WKCTC vice president of regional workforce training and economic development, looks on. in the back right. (Source: West Kentucky Community and Technical College) By Amber Ruch | May 13, 2021 at 11:20 AM CDT - Updated May 13 at 11:20 AM
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The West Kentucky Community and Technical College will give $18,750 to the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.
WKCTC President Anton Reece, who is also chair of the chamber’s board of directors, said the money would be used to help with minority memberships, leadership and involvement in chamber activities and initiatives.
Funding for ongoing cleanup efforts at the U.S. Department of Energyâs Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant will total $316 million in 2021 â a $2 million increase over last yearâs level â U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced recently.
âKentuckyâs priorities are once again at the center of the federal government funding bill,â McConnell said. âMy role as majority leader and a senior member of the Appropriations Committee mean Kentucky has a front-row seat when major decisions are made.â
The funding will support the continuing environmental cleanup operations at the Paducah site and other initiatives such as the operations and facility upgrades at Paducahâs DUF-6 conversion facility.
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