Hazard Perry County Chamber Boosts Local Business Support This Holiday Season
The Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce is coordinating downtown holiday activities, vendor markets, and visitor services to drive foot traffic and support small businesses through the busiest retail weeks of the year. For Perry County residents and business owners this means expanded opportunities to sell goods, connect with workforce programs, and direct visitors to outdoor attractions like Buckhorn Lake and Robinson Forest.
The Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce is leading a suite of holiday and year round initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses and attracting visitors to Perry County. As the county's main economic and visitor services organization, the Chamber coordinates downtown and seasonal events, runs business support and workforce development programs, and serves as a central contact for visitor information about lodging, dining, and recreation.
During the holiday season the Chamber typically organizes or helps promote tree lightings, Christmas for Charity fundraisers, vendor markets, and the Parade of Lights. It also runs Christmas in a Small Town style promotions and supports recurring events such as Pink Weekend. These activities concentrate consumer spending in downtown districts and at local markets, creating revenue opportunities for microentrepreneurs and seasonal vendors who register through the Chamber's vendor application process.
Beyond events, the Chamber maintains business listings and referral services, offers ribbon cutting assistance for new businesses, and provides visitor information and maps that steer recreational traffic to Buckhorn Lake, local trails, and Robinson Forest. The organization coordinates with Hazard Perry County Economic Development and local tourism partners to align grant and training opportunities, and to support workforce development initiatives that help employers fill seasonal and permanent roles.
For residents and business owners the practical impact is immediate. Vendors can register for markets and find event schedules through the Chamber website and office, while new businesses can access networking programs and ribbon cutting assistance to boost visibility. Visitors benefit from a single point of contact for area lodging and recreation which can increase overnight stays and local spending.
The Chamber's combination of event programming, business services, and tourism coordination positions it as a key driver of Perry County's holiday economic activity and long term small business resilience. Residents seeking vendor applications, market registration, event calendars, or business support should contact the Chamber via its office or website to access current listings and program details.
