Bell County Chamber of Commerce

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our June First Friday Lunch & Learn!

We had a great turnout for AI in the Workforce, presented by Darrell Maynard and Eastern Telephone & Technologies. Attendees gained valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming today's workplace and learned practical ways these tools can be used in business and industry!

A special thank you to Eastern Telephone & Technologies for sponsoring and presenting today's program, and to Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College for allowing us to use their space for the event!

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make today's Lunch & Learn a success. We look forward to seeing you at our next Chamber event!

06/05/2026

🚨 Bell County, Middlesboro, and Pineville Students: Time Is Running Out! 🚨

Applications for Bell County Youth Leadership are due June 15!

If you’re an incoming junior or senior at Bell County High School, Middlesboro High School, or Pineville High School, this is your chance to join one of the county’s premier leadership programs.

Through Bell County Youth Leadership, students:
✅ Develop leadership and communication skills
✅ Explore careers and local industries
✅ Connect with community and business leaders
✅ Complete meaningful community service projects
✅ Build experiences that stand out on college, scholarship, and job applications

This is more than a program—it’s an opportunity to represent your school, make new connections across Bell County, and prepare for your future.

🎓 Open to Incoming Juniors & Seniors
🗓 Deadline: June 15

Apply today: https://www.bellcountychamber.com/bell-county-youth-leadership/

Tag a student (or parent) who needs to see this before the deadline!


Bell County High School
high school
Pineville Independent School District

Bell County Youth Leadership is a competitive, year-long leadership program for high school juniors and seniors from Bell County, Middlesboro and Pineville high schools. Students participate in hands-on leadership experiences, business and industry tours, service projects and conversations with loca...

06/05/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Independence Day together in downtown Middlesboro, but we do want to share an important update with the community:

In order for this year’s parade to move forward, we need additional parade entries over the next two weeks.

Right now, participation is lower than expected, and we want to make sure we have enough floats, vehicles, groups, and organizations to create the kind of parade our community deserves before making a final decision.

If you’ve ever thought about participating, now is the time!

We’d love to welcome:
⭐ Businesses
⭐ Churches
⭐ Sports teams
⭐ Community organizations
⭐ Classic cars & tractors
⭐ Decorated golf carts
⭐ Families & friend groups
⭐ Veterans groups & nonprofits

This year’s theme is:
“Freedom’s Story: Told and Protected.”

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕚 11 AM
📍 Downtown Middlesboro

Parade entry is free, and registrations are open now:
https://forms.office.com/r/KxARtJdQAJ

We truly hope to see our community come together to help make this tradition possible.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Don’t forget! ‼️

Today is the day! There is still time to join us! Register now!

There's still time to register for our June First Friday Lunch & Learn!
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Join us this Friday, June 5, as Darrell Maynard, President of Eastern Telephone & Technologies, leads a discussion on AI in the Workforce. Learn practical insights, real-world applications, and smarter ways to work in today's evolving business environment.

Friday, June 5, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College – Middlesboro Campus

Whether you're a business owner, manager, employee, or simply interested in learning more about artificial intelligence, this session is designed to provide valuable information you can put to use.

Register today at:
https://www.bellcountychamber.com/2026/06/05/561920/first-friday-lunch-and-learn/

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

It's Thankful Thursday, and this week we're especially grateful for three of our newest Chamber members!

Please join us in welcoming and thanking Card Quest, Little Jae’s Playschool, and Horizon Health for investing in our community through membership in the Bell County Chamber of Commerce!

We are excited to have these businesses and organizations as part of our Chamber family and look forward to supporting their continued success!

Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Bell County Chamber of Commerce!

Become a member today! https://www.bellcountychamber.com/join-today/

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Gem City Cakes on being named the recipient of the Spirit of Main Street Business Award by Kentucky Main Street!

This recognition reflects the positive impact Gem City Cakes has made on our community through dedication, service, and a commitment to making downtown Pineville a welcoming place for all.

"When I opened Gem City Cakes, my goal was simply to create a place where people could gather, celebrate life's special moments, and enjoy something sweet."

— Jennifer Amburgey
Owner, Gem City Cakes

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and grateful for the role Gem City Cakess plays in making our community stronger and a little sweeter every day.

Please join us in congratulating Gem City Cakes on this outstanding achievement! 🎉

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Cambron, Owner of Cambron Charcuterie Co. , on being named the recipient of the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Kentucky Main Street!

This well-deserved recognition reflects Ashley's dedication, innovation, and commitment to serving the community while helping make downtown Middlesboro a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the positive impact Ashley and Cambron Charcuterie Co. continue to make in our region.

Please join us in congratulating Ashley on this incredible honor!🎉

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome Gem City Cakes as a participant in the Bell County America 250 Window Decorating Contest! ❤️🇺🇸💙

Be sure to watch for their patriotic storefront display as local businesses come together to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and showcase their community pride!

Thank you, Gem City Cakes, for helping make Bell County's America 250 celebration a success!

There’s still time to join the fun! Register by June 5!

Decorate Local • Celebrate Local • Inspire Local

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome Fountain Square Pharmacy as a participant in the Bell County America 250 Window Decorating Contest! ❤️🇺🇸💙

Be sure to watch for their patriotic storefront display as local businesses come together to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and showcase their community pride!

Thank you, Fountain Square Pharmacy, for helping make Bell County's America 250 celebration a success!

There’s still time to join the fun! Register by June 5!

Decorate Local • Celebrate Local • Inspire Local