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Ashli Watts

@AshliWatts

President and CEO of the KY Chamber of Commerce

Frankfort, KY Katılım Kasım 2012
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Economic conditions in early 2026 reflect a slower pace of growth, with hiring slowing across both the U.S. and Kentucky, alongside persistent inflation and rising energy costs. Conflict in the Middle East has led to increases in oil, diesel, and gasoline prices, raising costs for businesses and consumers, with broader economic impacts expected in the coming months. Even with these challenges, businesses are largely holding steady. Employers are taking a cautious approach—slowing hiring while maintaining their workforce—as the economy continues to grow at a moderate pace. Get a detailed breakdown of how Kentucky’s economy is doing in the Kentucky Chamber’s State of the Economy Report at kychamber.com/economy.
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts spoke with Legislative Research Commission interns from the University of Louisville, sharing insights on the Chamber’s legislative priorities, advocacy efforts, and her career path as a @uofl alumna.
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks joined @KyTonightKET to discuss the state budget and key issues impacting Kentucky businesses and the workforce. Shanks highlighted child care and housing as critical barriers for working families and workforce participation and emphasized the importance of aligning education and training programs with the needs of Kentucky employers to drive long-term economic growth. Watch here: pbs.org/video/state-bu….
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts and Chair Condrad Daniels joined leaders from across the state for @Toyota's 40-year anniversary in Kentucky. During the event, Toyota announced an $800 million investment in its Georgetown facility, including preparing the plant for its second battery electric vehicle and expanding production of the Camry and RAV4. The company also announced $4.4 million to support workforce development efforts across Kentucky. The Kentucky Chamber is proud to celebrate this milestone with Toyota and President Kerry Creech and thanks them for their continued leadership and commitment to the Commonwealth.
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Condrad Daniels of HJI Supply Chain Solutions and Purna Veer of @VSoftConsulting, Inc. joined Ashli Watts of the Kentucky Chamber to discuss how healthcare is impacting employers and workforce strategy. The conversation focused on affordability, access to care, employee engagement, and the evolving role employers play in supporting workforce health—highlighting how healthcare decisions influence employee performance, retention, and long-term growth. Talking about the impact of rising healthcare costs, Daniels said: “Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy—and they’re getting hit the hardest.”
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It was such an honor to represent Kentucky at this national St. Patrick’s Day celebration! I love sharing the story of Kentucky’s economic and business success!🍀
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber

Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts joined leaders in Washington, D.C. this week for an event hosted by @Amazon and Enterprise Ireland, Ireland’s trade and innovation agency. The event focused on the strength of collaboration between the United States and Ireland and its role in driving investment, job creation, and economic growth across multiple states, including Kentucky. During a panel discussion, Watts shared how Irish companies are investing in Kentucky, strengthening local economies and supporting workforce development across the Commonwealth. The event featured Ireland's Prime Minister @MichealMartinTD, @USAmbIreland Edward Walsh, @IrelandAmbUSA Geraldine Byrne Nason, and leadership from Amazon and Enterprise Ireland, and highlighted how partnerships between the countries drive business growth, with companies like Amazon helping connect that investment to states like Kentucky.

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The @KyChamber team is excited for the future of One Louisville!
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber

Kentucky Chamber team members are in Louisville tonight for the One Louisville Annual Meeting, joining Board Chair Conrad Daniels and other business leaders from across the region. The Chamber is proud of the leadership and impact Greater Louisville Inc. has had in advancing business and economic growth across the Commonwealth and congratulates One Louisville on this next chapter!

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Thanks to the Ky Magistrates and Commissioners for having me today!
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber

Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts spoke today at the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association Spring Conference, providing an update on the 2026 legislative session and highlighting the Chamber’s focus on removing barriers to work by advancing solutions to housing and child care challenges—two key issues impacting economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth. She also emphasized the importance of collaboration between local elected officials and chambers of commerce, noting that strong partnerships are essential to driving progress at both the state and local levels.

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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
State and industry leaders gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to highlight Kentucky’s opportunity in the growing alternative aviation fuel market. Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade discussed House Bill 545 alongside Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts, @CVGairport CEO Larry Krauter, @kentuckyag Commissioner Jonathan Shell, and @KYFB President Eddie Melton. The legislation would support production and blending of alternative aviation fuel while strengthening markets for Kentucky agriculture. Learn More: kychamberbottomline.com/2026/03/10/ken…
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Kentucky agriculture could play a major role in powering the future of aviation. In a new op-ed, @Kentuckyag Commissioner Jonathan Shell and Kentucky Chamber CEO @AshliWatts outline how alternative aviation fuel could create new markets for farmers, strengthen supply chains, and drive investment in Kentucky. Read more: kychamberbottomline.com/2026/03/06/op-….
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
During Women’s History Month, the Kentucky Chamber recognizes the women serving on our Board of Directors and the leadership they bring to Kentucky’s business community. Across industries and communities, these leaders help guide the Chamber’s work to strengthen Kentucky’s economy and create opportunity across the Commonwealth.
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Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE)
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE)@KyExecs·
.@KyChamber President and CEO Ashli Watts spoke at the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber’s monthly luncheon, providing an update on the Chamber’s legislative priorities in Frankfort, including efforts to strengthen child care, address housing challenges, and more.
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“This is a significant and much-needed win for Kentucky businesses and the American economy,” said Watts. “The Kentucky Chamber has been a strong opponent of tariffs because of the impact they have on employers, families, and overall economic momentum. Kentucky is home to manufacturing, bourbon, and agriculture, and these sectors have been among the hardest hit. Today’s decision is an important step toward putting our economy back on a path to growth.”
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that the president does not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs, invalidating a major portion of the tariffs implemented over the past year. Read more: kychamberbottomline.com/2026/02/20/u-s…

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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
.@RepGuthrie and Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts joined business leaders today at the LaRue County Chamber luncheon to share updates on key federal and state priorities to boost Kentucky's economy, strengthen our business climate, and support working families.
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Thank you @kynewsmakers for having me on to talk about the @KyChamber legislative priorities including housing and childcare.
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
More than 60 organizations and companies in Kentucky support House Bill 6, legislation that seeks to strengthen Kentucky’s child care system to better support working families, local communities, and employers across the Commonwealth. This measure reflects 18 months of work by more than 40 stakeholders who studied Kentucky’s child care challenges and reached consensus on practical solutions through the Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care. The Chamber appreciates bill sponsor Rep. Samara Heavrin, chair of the House Families and Children Committee, for her leadership on this legislation. Show your support at OpportunityStartsHere.com
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Kentucky Chamber
Kentucky Chamber@KyChamber·
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO @AshliWatts, chair of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, and EPIC Executive Director Eric King visited Washington, D.C., to meet with U.S. Department of Energy leaders and members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation to discuss EPIC’s work and energy planning in the Commonwealth. @RepGuthrie @RepJamesComer @RepAndyBarr @RepHalRogers @ENERGY
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