Community Trust Bank Again Kentucky’s Top SBA Community Bank Lender, 2024 – 2025
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY – For the 17th consecutive year, Community Trust Bank, Inc. has earned the "Gold Lender Award" from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as Kentucky's top volume SBA 7(a) Community Bank lender in federal fiscal year 2024–2025. SBA approved 60 guaranteed 7(a) loans for Community Trust Bank customers in Kentucky totaling $12,596,200, in the fiscal year. CTBI was also one of the top lenders in West Virginia in 2024-25, with nine loans totaling $2,231,000. In total, SBA
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Ribbon Cutting for Newly Renovated ARH Home Medical Store in Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG, KY — October 28, 2025 —The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined officials from Appalachian Regional Healthcare on Tuesday, October 28, to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the newly renovated ARH Home Medical Store, located by Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.The freshly updated facility is now open and ready to serve the home medical needs of Floyd County and the surrounding region. The store offers a wide range of equipment and supplies,
MCHC Celebrates Grand Opening of Knott County Optometry
HINDMAN, KY — October 29, 2025 —The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) on Tuesday, October 29, to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Knott County Optometry Office in Hindman, KY.The celebration took place during an Open House of the facility with hot dogs fresh off the grill, giveaways, and goodies curtesy of MCHC staff. Despite a little rain, the ribbon cutting went on as planned after being moved indoors to the bright and
Commonwealth Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Prestonsburg Branch
PRESTONSBURG, KY — October 7, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined Commonwealth Credit Union on October 7, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest branch, located at 550 North Lake Drive in Prestonsburg.The newest branch represents Commonwealth Credit Union’s continued investment in Eastern Kentucky, bringing expanded access to financial services and resources that empower individuals, families, and businesses throughout the region.The grand opening celebration,
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Community Trust Bank Announces Jody Thompson Promoted to Regional Senior Leader
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY - (August 7. 2025) - Mark A. Gooch, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President Jody Thompson has been promoted to the position of Regional Senior Lender with Community Trust Bank, Inc. Mr. Thompson’s responsibilities include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing clients, as well as offering a variety of financial solutions to individuals and businesses including the
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Blue Diamond Pools and Spas
PIKEVILLE, KY — June 20, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 20th to celebrate the grand opening of Blue Diamond Pools and Spas, a new business turning a once-vacant property into a vibrant addition to the community. Located in the former Happy Mart on North Mayo Trail, the team at Blue Diamond Pools and Spas have completely revitalized the building — turning an eyesore into an inviting, high-quality destination for pool and spa
Back to Business, Chamber Resilience Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jordan GibsonPhone: 606.432.5504Email: info@sekchamber.comDate: February 19, 2025 Southeast Kentucky Chamber Launches Back to Business Grant Program to Support Flood-Affected Businesses PIKEVILLE, KY(February 19, 2025) – The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Back to Business Grant Program, part of its Resilience Fund, to assist businesses recovering from the February 2025 floods. With a total of $25,000 available, the program will
