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The Hog's Trough

Barbecue and all the fixin's!

Open Thursday 11am-8pm

Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 12pm-6pm

BBQ Pork * Pulled Chicken * Beef Brisket * Baby Back Ribs 

Dine in and Outdoor Seating

CHEER YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS IN OUR BAR

1051 N State Hwy 7  |  Grayson, Ky.  | 606-474-7675

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Send your Friend, Pastor, Coach, Teacher, Co-Worker, Favorite Student, Family Member, Scout Leader, Babysitter or otherwise awesome person you know a eGift card by text or email!

There is no faster or easier way to share a gift and bring a smile!

Redeemable at 24 great Carter County businesses with more being added!

Purchase your SHOP LOCAL eGift Cards and get a BONUS eGift -- as a thank you to YOU for shopping local!


Job Fair and Career Expo Success

Thank you to Participating Businesses and All Visiting Job Seekers for a great day of connections and information sharing!

Upcoming events

Recent Member Renewals



CHAMBER MEMBERS! Click here to download your 
 SHOPLOCAL text sign.pdf  to print and display!


MISS THE MEETING?  Watch the September 13, 2022 Grayson Chamber of Commerce Luncheon meeting.

Catch up on GACC programming and project updates and hear featured speaker, Dr. Paul Greene, Superintendent Carter County Schools talk about preparing students to enter the workforce and what brought talk of consolidation to the forefront. 

MISS THE MEETING?  Watch the August 9, 2022 Grayson Chamber of Commerce Luncheon meeting.

Catch up on GACC programming and project updates and hear featured speaker, DeAnne Elmore, Ky Dept. of Agriculture Farm to Retail Liaison.  DeAnne shares great Ky Proud information and insights from over 20 years in corporate marketing.

RIBBON CUTTING FUN!

Congratulations to Bestie's Beauty Bar setting up shop on Main Street!




Visit their new beautiful shop at 

125 East Main Street, Grayson


It's planning time for some of the Chamber's signature community events and the important work of positioning our county as "Business Friendly" and forward thinking on economic drivers. We would love to add you to the project committees that make them happen! 

Memory Days Planning

Economic Development

Want to help? Email Mike or call 606-474-4401 and note which committee you want to join!



Interested in hosting a Mix & Mingle

Business After Hours event?

Click to learn more! 


IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MEMBERS

UPDATE!  Proposed Payroll Tax increase no longer a budget strategy by City

A new budget proposal by City of Grayson reduces shortfall without need to increase payroll tax an additional 1%

(August 9, 2022) Chamber Board Members in attendance at Tuesday evening's Grayson City Council meeting report that the Council has identified other strategies and funds to address a expected budget shortfall. Plans to increase the payroll tax requirements by the City have been abandoned. 

Grayson Drops Occupational Tax

Carter County Times , August 17, 2022


HISTORY ON THIS ISSUE

City of Grayson forecasts $800,000 budget shortfall, proposes raises for personnel & 1% increase to payroll tax

Read the coverage of the Mayor and City Council's discussion concerning an issue that will affect both your employees and your business. Payroll checks in Grayson are currently taxed 1% of gross for City of Grayson and 1% by the county.

Please send your comments on this proposed doubling of the occupational tax to the Chamber using the button below


Budget discussion leads to emotive exchange

Carter County Times , July 20, 2022

Grayson City Council crunches budget numbers

Daily Independent , July 17, 2022


Email Your Comments to the Chamber 


UPDATE! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS

Thank you for your responses to our call for feedback on this issue!

After collecting member comments, researching and fact-finding about the issue and an open conversation with the City Clerk at the luncheon meeting about the ordinance and its potential benefits -- the Chamber voted to formally oppose the ordinance that would mandate installation of Knox Boxes(c).  

City Council unanimously tables Knox Box(c) ordinance

Feedback to the Mayor and City Council from the Chamber and other business owners outlining cost prohibitions and key security concerns led to the Council voting unanimously to table the proposed Knox(c) Box  ordinance. It will not get a second reading.




The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce Job Board makes it easy to list opportunities for internships, contract positions, part-time and full-time positions. Application details for each position are included within the posting. 

Chamber Members may submit their job postings for FREE for 30, 60 or 90 days and can make their post a featured listing for only $20. “Featuring” a listing moves it to the top of the page. 

Non-Members may submit their job postings for a nominal charge of $20 for 30 days, $35 for 60 days or $55 for 90 days. A featured listing for non-members is $40.

  Click here to visit the GACC Job Board.  


CDC announces shortened quarantine guidance
Last week, the CDC announced updated quarantine guidance for those who test positive for COVID-19. If a person tests positive and they are either asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (fever-free for 24 hours), they only need to quarantine for 5 days. However, they should wear a well-fitting mask in any public space for the subsequent 5 days. This new guidance comes as data shows that people are most contagious one to two days prior to onset of symptoms and the two to three days after. The CDC has posted guidance on its website, including what to do if exposed to COVID-19.



MEMBER MANAGEMENT FEATURES COMING  

Watch this space as our new membership management software comes online! Soon, you'll be able to take part in an online directory, pay dues, participate in discussions and more though one online gateway. Find news you can use  plus an active events calendar that you can count on for meetings, seminars, events and more.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce is to represent the business interests of its members and promote the economic and cultural growth of the community.

ABOUT THIS NEW WEBSITE AND INTERFACE:

This website is under development and operating in beta-mode. We ask your patience and understanding as data is compiled and brought online.


P.O. Box 612, Grayson, Kentucky 41143

606-474-4401


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