Description

Join us for the inaugural Business Council Dinner Celebration presented by the City of Florence where we will celebrate the success and achievements over the past year for the Business Councils of Florence, Fort Thomas, and Newport. 

This will be an evening of connections, celebration, and recognition. The dinner event will include:
Cocktail Reception
Dinner
Guest Speaker Keynote
Speaker Meet & Greet

Date:           Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time:           5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location:     Turfway Park Racing & Gaming Event Center

Dress:         Business/Cocktail Attire

You do not have to be a member of a business council to attend!

Business Achievement Awards:
Each business council will recognize a business that has achieved outstanding results in the past year and contributed to the betterment of their community. Each award recipient is a member of and operates in the city of their business council.

Florence Business Council Award Recipient - To Be Announced

Fort Thomas Business Council Award Recipient - To Be Announced

Newport Business Council Award Recipient - To Be Announced

Want to nominate a business to be considered for the Business Council Business Achievement Award?
CLICK HERE to complete the nomination form.  Forms must be received by March 7, 2025. 

Guest Speaker:

A. W. Hamilton - Basketball Coach
Eastern Kentucky University

Coach Hamilton is magnetic, authentic and will inspire you with his story of leading EKU's men's basketball team to the first regular season conference title in 45 years while persevering through his own battle with cancer. 

Coach Hamilton will share his passion, energy and insights on leadership, overcoming challenges and dreaming big to achieve your goals. It's a keynote that you won't want to miss!

Note to Members: 
Registration is required to attend the Business Council Celebration Dinner.  

You will need to LOGIN to receive the  member rate. If you have an issue completing registration and need assistance, contact Beth Farrer at bfarrer@nkychamber.com.