Paducah Chamber to feature celebration of Black History Month at Feb. breakfast | Community Spirit

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The Paducah Chamber’s February 7 Power in Partnership Breakfast will feature a celebration of Black History Month.

Anthony Wright, the former Director of Economic Development for the Lexington - Fayette Urban County Government, will be the keynote speaker.

Currently, Wright is an account executive with Harshaw Trane in Lexington. Prior to joining Harshaw Trane, he also served as the Development Advisor for the Kentucky League of Cities and the KLC Liaison for the Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. In addition, Wright was selected as one of the 44 Kentucky Young Leaders for a New Century.

He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan Engineering School and has completed course work for his international certification in economic development from the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute.

The breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Convention Center, Ohio Room. It costs $15 for members and $25 for non-members. The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. You can call 270-443-1746 or e-mail info@paducahchamber.org to make a reservation.

The Chamber’s Power in Partnership Breakfast will also include: 

• Remarks from Chair of the Board, Lynn King
• Entrepreneur of the Month, from EntrePaducah
• Networking with your fellow Chamber members
• Introduction of new Chamber members
• Recognition of Elected Officials
• Leadership Paducah Class – Government Day
• Sponsor Profile and Door Prizes

If you are not a Power Card holder, please RSVP by Tues., Feb. 5 to the Chamber at 443-1746 or info@paducahchamber.org.

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