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Social Media 101: Business Basics
2025-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 265 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
As the first in our series, this class is starting with the absolute basics. Led by the SEK Chamber’s Director of Programs and Media, this interactive session will walk you through the fundamentals of using Facebook and Instagram for business, including:
Setting up and optimizing your pages Understanding the difference between personal vs. business accounts Creating simple, effective posts Best practices for consistency and engagement
This is the first course in our new Social Media 101 series, with each session building on the last. No experience required—just bring your questions, your willingness to learn, and maybe whichever device you plan to use for social media with your business such as a laptop, phone, or tablet.
Free for Southeast Kentucky Chamber members Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Questions? Email merisa@sekchamber.com

Lunch & Learn presentation from Dr. Nika Larian
2025-08-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Bringing Healthcare to You!

Join the Southeast Kentucky Chamber for an exciting Lunch & Learn presentation from Dr. Nika Larian, Director of External Affairs at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, as she introduces the innovative ARH Mobile Clinic — bringing essential healthcare services directly to our communities!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The Garfield House | 178 College St. Pikeville, KY
Noon | Lunch included!

FREE for Chamber Members | $20 for Future Members
Register today: sekchamber.com/events

Come network, enjoy a meal, and learn how ARH is making healthcare more accessible across Eastern Kentucky!

#SEKChamber #LunchAndLearn #ARHMobileClinic #CommunityHealth #ChamberEvents #PikevilleKY

Ribbon Cutting: UV 10 Tanning & Laundry Den, Inc.
2025-09-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Laundry Den, Inc., 393 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Free for ALL to attend!

Lunch & Learn session with Riley Thompson, Startup Outreach Coordinator for SOAR
2025-09-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Tues. Sept. 9, 2025 | Noon
The Garfield House | 178 College St. Pikeville, KY
FREE for members | $20 for Future Members

Business After Hours with Prosource
2025-09-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Free for Members and Customers

Pikeville Rotary Taste of the World
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Tickets: $25 Adults | $10 Children 5 – 12 years

2025 Annual Awards Night
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber works hard to recognize our most outstanding members and individuals in the community who are truly making a difference in our region. Awards Night is the Chamber’s premier membership event and draws more than 400 members together as we celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees and raise funds for the mission of the Chamber.
Dinner includes banquet style buffet with two entree options. Cash bar available.

3rd Annual Rally for Recovery
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | KY
For more info contact LaGenia Layne 606-434-6160 or genialayne@hotmail.com

Patton Leadership Institute | Class of 2026
2025-10-09 09:00 - 16:00 | KY
Fees/Admission
$750 for Members
$1,000 for Future Members

Lunch & Learn with American Heart Association
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
FREE for members
$20 for future-members

Ribbon Cutting: The Gaming Co.
2025-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
We’re thrilled to invite you to celebrate @tThe Gaming Co. – Pikeville at their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 17th at 11:00 AM! 265 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY 11 AM | October 17thAfter the devastating flooding our community experienced earlier this year, The Gaming Co. has made an incredible comeback and have reopened in a brand new location right in downtown Pikeville!Join us as we welcome back this local favorite and show our support for another business that makes Southeast Kentucky such a fun and vibrant place to live and work.

Feed the Need for Change Gala
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | University Of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The event site is now live!! Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for purchase!!!

Ribbon Cutting: Citizens Bank Weddington Plaza
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Citizens Bank, 4367 N Mayo Trail,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Friday, November 7 | Noon

Lunch & Learn with Kentucky Power
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
FREE for Members
$20 for Future Members

Feed the Need for Change Walk
2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | KY Transportation Cabinet District 12, 109 Loraine St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
This walk is intended to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness in Eastern Kentucky while supporting critical services in our community.

Tuesday, November 19th at 10 AM
Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted directly at the shelter, 173 Redal Rd. Pikeville, KY.
Route Information: begin at the KY Transportation Cabinet District 12 offices, proceed down Bypass Road, and conclude at double kwik.

We encourage community members and partners to take part, show support, and help raise awareness for an issue that impacts families across our region.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Pancake Day
2025-12-05 06:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Pancakes for a Purpose is back!Join us Dec. 5 • 6AM–6PM at the Appalachian Wireless Arena for dine-in or carry-out!Call 1.606.766.2010 to order ahead — pick up at the Appalachian Wireless Arena Main Street entrance.$6 gets you pancakes, sausage, and a drink — and supports Rotary projects that serve Pike County.

Lunch & Learn 2026 Legislative Preview with Commonwealth Alliances
2025-12-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us as we hear from Commonwealth Alliances Partner, Collin Johnson, and Senator Phillip Wheeler as they provide an inside look at the legislative landscape and key issues impacting Eastern Kentucky in this 2026 Legislative Preview.

Ribbon Cutting: Dental Boutique of Pikeville
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Dental Boutique of Pikeville, 210 Second St. Suite 101,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Friday, December 12 | 2 PM

FREE Virtual Interview Skills Workshop
2025-12-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Member Event Spotlight Eastern Kentucky CEP is partnering with Northeast Kentucky Career Center for a FREE Virtual Interview Skills Workshop on December 22nd!

Learn essential tips and techniques for successful interviewing, whether you’re interviewing in person or online. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence!

Date: Thursday, December 22nd
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Contact Stephanie Kitchen at stephanie.kitchen@nkcaa.net or Jody Maynard at jody.maynard@nkcaa.net to sign up!

Lunch & Learn with American Red Cross
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States

Ribbon Cutting: Dental Boutique of Pikeville
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Dental Boutique of Pikeville, 210 Second St. Suite 101,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Friday Jan 23, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Lunch & Learn: Pikeville Medical Center
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Current Members: FREE
Future Members: $20
Lunch Included

Lunch & Learn: EKCEP
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
FREE for Members
$20 for Future Members
Lunch Included

Canva Training for Businesses
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

The Hillbilly Days Carnival
2026-04-15 18:00 - 2026-04-18 23:00 | Riverfill Arena, 214 S Riverfill Dr,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Get your Unlimited Ride Armbands right now for a discount at https://bigrockamusements.com/events/39 April 15–18 OPENING NIGHT: Wednesday | 6PM–11PM FESTIVAL DAYS: Thursday–Saturday | 11AM–11PM Unlimited Ride Armbands:• Wednesday: $27 (the BEST value)• Thursday–Saturday: $32From the Ferris wheel views to your favorite fried foods, this is what Hillbilly Days is all about Tell us… what’s your MUST-DO at the carnival? Rides Food GamesTag your festival crew & start making those plans now!

DINO ROAR
2026-04-17 13:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | KY
Get ready, Pikeville! Your favorite prehistoric adventure is BACK! The Dino Roar Tour is bringing life-size dinosaurs (including a T-Rex ) to Hillbilly Days for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience you won’t want to miss!

FREE
Downtown Pikeville, KY
Friday, April 17: Shows at 1 PM, 4 PM & 6 PM
Saturday, April 18: Shows at 11 AM, 1 PM & 4 PM

Step back in time, meet some incredible dinos, and watch your kids’ faces light up!

#HillbillyDays #DinoRoar #VisitPikeville #SEKChamber

the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-24 | University Of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The UPIKE Center for Public Service is now accepting applications for the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.

The program, open to high school students, will allow participants the opportunity to spend three weeks strengthening their academic writing and critical thinking skills through reading foundational texts and discussing democracy, justice, and America’s ideals. Led by Yale graduates and UPIKE faculty, the program invites students to UPIKE’s campus for three weeks. Meals, books, and other costs are covered by the Fellowship at no charge for students.

Learn more & apply at upike.edu/public-service/allegheny-civic-fellowship

#SEKChamber #UPIKE #CivicEducation #civicengagement

Patton Leadership Institute | Class of 2027
2026-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | KY
Program Summary

Named in honor of the leadership that Kentucky Governor Paul and Judi Patton have exhibited throughout their careers. Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) is a regional leadership development program that covers eight eastern Kentucky counties. PLI builds cohorts of emerging leaders from throughout the region, who have assumed leadership roles in their communities but may not hold established positions.
Participants in the program attend a two-day opening retreat and eight day-long sessions. The curriculum weaves together topics crucial to the development of community such as education, economic development, health care, energy, tourism, and government. Key leadership skills are integrated into each session.

Program Tuition

Southeast Kentucky Chamber members receive members only pricing of $750 for tuition. Non-member program tuition is $1,000.
Program tuition includes:

All Meals
Reading and study materials
Entrance fees at all destinations
Program speakers and facilitators
Lodging (during opening retreat)

Learn more about the program and apply now at www.sekchamber.com/pli.
