Business Development

The Business Development Committee exists to create an environment in which new businesses are attracted and existing businesses prosper in Hopkinsville-Christian County. It is a public/private partnership comprised of people who understand all aspects of small business and entrepreneurship development, with an overall goal to ensure that Hopkinsville-Christian County has the “welcome mat” out for businesses.

For any business to experience success, certain elements must exist within the market. The Business Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce focuses on those issues which foster or impede the growth of businesses in Hopkinsville-Christian County. The Committee’s program of work includes evaluating permitting and licensing procedures and policies and advocating changes in areas of concern; supporting incentives to spur growth in small businesses; evaluating the tax structure to ensure that it is competitive and advocating changes in areas of concern; supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs as the get started; and providing development opportunities and training in areas of interest to business owners.

To become involved in the Chamber's Business Development committee, contact Carter Hendricks.

See other business support and training initiatives offered by the Chamber.

Helpful Resources
Planning Commission
Hopkinsville Small Business Development Center
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority
Pennyrile Electric
Hopkinsville Electric System
Atmos Energy

Committee Roster

Earl Calhoun, Chair	Calhoun & Company, CPAs
Rich Maddux, ex officio	Propulsys
Glenn Abee	City of Hopkinsville
Percy Belt	BB&T
Steve Bourne	H-CC Planning Commission
Janet Calhoun	Planters Bank
BJ Cayce	Cayce Mill Supply Co.
Dava Cuellar	Propulsys
Daniel Conner	DJ's Carpet
Peg Hays	Herb Hays Furniture
Carter Hendricks	Chamber of Commerce
Roy Keller	MSU Small Business Center
Robert Martin	City of Hopkinsville
David Ptaszek	Pennyroyal Center
Barry Rager	U.S. Bank
Myra Shultz	Edward Jones Investments
Steve Wiggins	Western State Hospital