Chamber Partners
Glasgow/Barren County
Chamber of Commerce
118 East Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
Phone: 270-651-3161
Fax: 270-651-3122
E-mail the Chamber
| What's Happening at the Chamber |
| Annual Celtic Fest returns to downtown Glasgow |
| You are invited to the Annual
Celtic Fest sponsored by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Glasgow on Friday, May 30. The event begins at 2:30pm with a parade from the corner of Wayne and South Green Streets and concludes in front of City Hall. Leading the parade will be the Glasgow Police Department Honor Guard followed by dignitaries from the Glasgow Highland Games, Glasgow and Barren County dignitaries, the Glasgow Scottie Band, and others representing the Glasgow Highland Games. A variety of Scottish music will be played.
Papa John’s will hold its Annual McPizza Eating Contest following the
parade and a brief A new event this year is the “Create Your Own Barrie Contest.” Those
wishing to participate must create their version of Barrie, The Loch Barren
Monster who lives in Barren River Lake. |
| 2008 Glasgow/Barren County Magazine Published |
 The Glasgow/Barren County
Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the debut of Glasgow/Barren
County 2008, a spectacular new edition that showcases the best of the
community through all original features and photography. The Chamber and select area businesses will distribute the magazine to prospective residents, visitors and other key venues such as medical, professional and real estate offices. Copies will also go out to attendees at various trade shows, conferences and events throughout the year. Glasgow/Barren County is part of a complete publishing program that also includes an online edition of the magazine, a photographic video tour of the community, a targeted distribution network and customer retention and acquisition program. This unique marketing publication is truly a collaborative effort, and we sincerely thank all of the local businesses that supported the project through advertising. Glasgow/Barren County is published annually. Advertising is available for purchase year-round on the online magazine. For information on how your company or business can get involved, please contact our publishing partner, Journal Communications, directly at (800) 333-8842 or inquire through the online magazine. Get connected! Enrich your Web site instantly with engaging community content. Go to www.imagesglasgow.com, “Links” and “Link To Us.” We also invite you to pick up a copy of the magazine anytime at the Chamber office. |
| BR Tire named Small Business of the Quarter |
 Congratulations to BR Tire and
Automotive Service, located at 1037 W. Main Street, for being named the 2008
Small Business of the Quarter by the Business Development Committee of the
Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce. BR Tire provides a variety of
services including 24 hour roadside service, in-field service, oil changes,
brake jobs and alignments. They also have a complete line of tires for
automobiles, lawn mowers, ATVs, farm equipment as well as wheels and
accessories. Again, congratulations to Brad Ragan Jr., Blake Towe, Dennis
Bull and the entire staff of BR Tire. |
| Barren River State Resort Park’s 5k Classic |
| Lace up your running shoes and
head over to Barren River State Resort Park’s 5k Classic on Saturday May 17.
This is the second race in the Kentucky State Parks’ Fourth Annual Race
Series. Start time is 8:30 a.m. CDT. Registration is $15 prior to race day
and $20 on the day of the race. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners and to the first and second place finishers in each age division. New this year is a special award to overall male and female winners who are Barren County residents. In addition, there will be a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the school with the most registered participants. The Barren River Race is run on the 2.5 mile paved trail and a short section of the park road. For information, contact Lisa Deavers at 270-646-2151 or email: lisa.deavers@ky.gov Barren River Lake State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, Driftwood Restaurant, golf course, fitness center, gift shop, fishing, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The resort is located 12 miles south of Glasgow. Take I-65 to the Cumberland/Nunn Parkway east to US 31E South (Exit 11). |
| Small Business Consultations |
| Rick Horn with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Western Kentucky University will be at the Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce May 22 from 9:00am-12pm. The mission of the SBDC is to provide confidential one-on-one counseling at no charge for area business owners and those desiring to start a small business. Please call the Chamber office at (270) 651-3161 for your free consultation. |
| Recent Ribbon Cuttings |
Miles
Chiropractic Miles Chiropractic, owned and operated by Dr. Bobby Miles and his wife Tiffany Miles, is conveniently located in Riley’s Courtyard (the old TSC location) on Highway 31E South. The office is open early at 7:00 AM Monday thru Friday to accommodate early birds or folks getting off the night shift. The office opens at 9:00 AM each Saturday. Miles Chiropractic sees a wide variety of patients ranging from auto accidents to minor aches and pains. Friendly staff welcome new patients, where they will collect medical and insurance information. Once the intake process is complete, Dr. Miles will conduct a thorough exam and x-rays if needed. Dr. Miles will then review the results of the exam and x-rays and answer the questions the patient may have. At this point, most patients are amazed at the amount of degeneration that has been taking place in his or her neck or back and they are excited about finally doing something about it. Typically, patients are then adjusted and advised about activities to improve their health. The entire process from start to finish should be pleasant and effective. The mission at Miles Chiropractic is simply to provide convenient and affordable care to as many people as possible. In short, we will break our backs to help yours. The Miles family, Dr. Bobby Miles, wife Tiffany and son Maddox moved to Glasgow from Waycross, Georgia. Call 270-834-8922 to schedule an appointment. University of Kentucky Barren County Cooperative Extension Service Office  The University of Kentucky Barren County Cooperative Extension Service Office hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Open House to celebrate their new auditorium on Thursday, April 24. The Barren County Extension District Board provided the leadership on the building expansion. The new addition will provide more space for educational programs with the latest in audio/visual technology, demonstration kitchen and stage. The facility is designed to provide participants a comfortable setting with the latest in technology for a modern learning environment. The Barren County Cooperative Extension Service mission is to make a
difference in the lives of Barren County citizens through research based
education. The County Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Youth Development serve as
the local “front door” to the campus of the University of Kentucky for the
people of Barren County by addressing issues of importance for all
Kentuckians. We are the link between people in Barren County and specialist,
faculty and experts on the Lexington campus at the University of Kentucky in
all of the university’s colleges and with our regional research and
educational centers. The agents coordinate and provide educational programs
through meetings and workshops, activities and events, field days, personal
consultation, web or satellite broadcasts, publications, newsletters,
computer programs, news articles and other educational materials. You may
contact the Barren County Cooperative Extension Service Office at 1463 West
Main Street in Glasgow or call (270)651-3818 or visit our website at
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/barren
The Family and Consumer Science program provides services and programs to meet the needs of the family and individuals related to the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter. The programs focus on strengthening the family by addressing health issues, nutrition, farmer’s market, safety, housing, home furnishings, consumer, leadership, parenting, resource management, child care, apparel and textiles, home based businesses, workforce, food stamp education, environment and aesthetics. All Barren County residents are invited to join the Barren County Homemaker Club program. This program offers a variety of opportunities for special programs and projects, community involvement, meet people, visit new places, leadership and interact with people throughout our county, district and state. For additional information on upcoming programs and special events you may contact Mindy McCulley, Barren County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science. The Barren County 4-H Youth Development Program provides quality
educational programs to encourage all youth to reach their full potential
and build on their assets. The Barren County 4-H program offers a variety of
projects and activities for youth between the ages of 9 and 18. Project and
program areas include agriculture, leadership, family and consumer science,
natural resources, communications, health, science, engineering and
technology. The youth can join a club or be involved in activities and
events. There are many rewards through the 4-H program such as: meeting new
friends, learning new things, increasing self-confidence, having fun,
helping others, getting involved in the community, and earning awards and
recognition. Adults are invited to volunteer their experiences and time by
becoming 4-H leaders and volunteers for a club, project, activity or judge.
If you need additional information about the Barren County 4-H program you
may contact Paula Tarry, Barren County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth
Development. |
| Taste of Barren County coming this October |
| If you operate or manage a
restaurant or food service business that wants to participate in the Third
Annual Taste of Barren County at the Cave City Convention Center on Tuesday
evening, October 21, 2008, please contact the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber
at 270-651-3161. We want to be sure your name and address are on our mailing
list. Many new restaurants have opened in the Barren County community in
recent months and we do not want you to miss this opportunity. A Taste of Barren County, jointly sponsored by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce and the Cave City Chamber of Commerce, offers area food businesses an opportunity to provide a sampling of their food to those attending. It’s a great way to market your food business. Closer to the date of the event, tickets will be sold at the Cave City Chamber of Commerce and the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce as well as at the door. Mark your calendar today -- October 21 for a Taste of Barren County! |
| 400 Mile Sale across Kentucky is happening again! |
| The 400 Mile Sale Across
Kentucky along historic Highway 68 & 80 will take place Thursday-Sunday,
June 5-8 and travels east to west across Kentucky from Old Washington, near
Maysville to Traders Mall, just outside Paducah and back again through sixty
communities. Hundreds of yard sales will be setting up along the route and
many antique shops and other unique businesses will be opening early and
having sidewalk sales and storewide discounts. Come join us for four days
and 400 Miles of “Shop til’ You Drop.” This year is going to be bigger than ever and we need to make sure there is plenty of “STUFF” along the entire route to sell. Start saving your “stuff” and don’t miss this opportunity to make some money and new friends. “In Barren County alone, there are 22.2 miles of Highway 68/80 that runs from the Metcalfe County line on the east side of the county to the Warren County line on the west side,” according to Ann Stewart of the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist Commission. “This event brings hundreds of visitors to Barren County. While here they shop, eat, purchase gasoline and many spend the night. Due to the growth of this event during the past four years, the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist Commission fully supports the 400 Mile Yard Sale.” Call 270-781-6858 or send an e-mail to
sale@400mile.com to get your sale site added (free) to the list of sale
locations featured on the website,
www.trailsrus.com. A list of contacts for each community and
vendor sites along the route are also available on the website. |
| Barren County does it again! |
| Barren County was ranked #5 in
the southeast region of The Progressive Farmer’s Best Places To Live in
Rural America choices appearing in the February 2008 issue of the magazine.
Kent County, Maryland was the 2008 choice as the #1 Place To Live In Rural
America and holds the #1 spot in the southeast region. The regional lists
appear on Page 53 in the magazine. The 2008 Top Ten List for the United States includes #1 Kent County, Maryland; #2 Ellis County, Kansas; #3 Livingston County, Missouri; #4 Obion County, Tennessee; #5 Columbia County, Pennsylvania; #6 Wexford County, Michigan; #7 Fayette County, Texas; #8 Coffee County, Alabama; #9 Gilchrist, Florida and #10, Laplata County, Colorado. The Progressive Farmer compiles a list of rural counties based on the following criteria: home and land prices, crime rates, environment, education, economic factors, access to health care, and others. Counties are first ranked using a proprietary formula based on these statistics, then arranged again based on editorial opinion after the magazine staff travel to selected counties.
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