County Chamber of Commerce
Name of Chamber: Trimble County Chamber of Commerce
Contact/Title: Deborah Crawford
Email: Grow@TrimbleChamber.com
Phone Number: (502) 221-6068
Context and notes regarding individual: The Chamber does not appear to be a very active force in the community. It does not maintain its own website at present and has not published to its Facebook page since 2019. Deborah Crawford is the Chamber’s main point of contact according to the county website.
Name of Chamber: Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance (KIEDA)
Email: director@ky71alliance.com
Phone Number: (502) 662-1426
Context and notes regarding individual: The county recently rejoined the I-71 corridor economic group KIEDA. There are six counties in this alliance. The website has not yet been updated to reflect Trimble County’s membership. The website has information on employers, workforce, industries, demographics, and community profiles for member counties. I-71 only passes through Trimble County very briefly and there are entrances or exits from the highway in the county.
State and County Environmental Groups
Name of Group: Kentucky Waterways Alliance
Contact/Title: Susan Griffin Ward, Community Engagement Director
Email: Susan@kwalliance.org
Phone Number: (502) 589-8008
Context and notes regarding individual/group: Kentucky Waterways Alliance is the only statewide organization focused on waterways in Kentucky. They work with communities on local watershed issues and advocate for better policies and programs at the state and national levels. With a mission to protect, restore, and celebrate Kentucky’s waterways. From Susan’s bio, “If you or your organization would like to partner with KWA to protect, restore, and celebrate your favorite Kentucky waterway give Susan a call or send her an email. She will be happy to talk with you about how we can work together!” A partnership with KWA could be valuable in validating site runoff concerns for local agriculture and water quality.
Agricultural Bureaus and Unions
Name of Group: Kentucky Farm Bureau, Trimble County
Phone Number: (502) 255-7105
Context and notes regarding individual/group: Kentucky Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization that began in 1919 to represent the interests of its member-families through programs and supporting efforts. Trimble County Farm Bureau offers benefits and services to local residents and has established a reputation as an effective advocate for its local members. Among the benefits of membership are the extensive insurance and financial services available through Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Cos., the largest property-and-casualty insurer in Kentucky. The county Farm Bureau also maintains a Facebook page.
K-12 Public Schools
Name of School District: Trimble County School District
Contact/Title: Jessica Wilcoxson, Superintendent
Email:
Phone Number: 502-255-3201
- Allie Wright, Chairperson (District 3)
- McKenzie Harper, Vice Chair (District 4)
- Suzy Sachleben-Turner (District 1)
- Amanda Edmondson (District 2)
- Scott Burrows (District 5)
Schools in the District:
Most recent district financial report can be found here.
Veterans Organizations
There are no veterans organizations based in Trimble County. The nearest post is the American Legion Post 41 in Carrollton.
Higher Education
Most higher education institutions are located outside of the county. Large universities are primarily based on Louisville and Cincinnati, with smaller extension programs and technical community colleges in the vicinity.
Name of the School: University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Name of President or Main Contact: Willie Howard, Area Extension Director, Central 5 and 6
Contact information: whowardj@uky.edu; (502) 442-1378
Relevant notes or programs: The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the University of Kentucky to help people improve their quality of life and build better communities. Also consider contacting Regina L. Utz, Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources for Trimble County (502-255-7188; regina.utz@uky.edu), who will likely be more accessible than Willie Howard, who manages more than Trimble County. The Extension program is considered a very significant force for education and economic development in the county.
County Hospitals
There are no hospitals based in Trimble County, although there are at least two small clinics based in Milton and Bedford. The nearest hospitals are Baptist Health in La Grange and Madison State Hospital in Indiana.
Influential Service Organizations
Name of Group: Tri-County Community Action Partnership
Contact/Title: Brenda Fox, TCCAA Executive Director
Email: bfox@tccaaky.org
Phone Number: (502) 222-1349
Context and notes regarding individual/group: This group provides community services like Meals on Wheels, adult care, senior support programs, and other services to help support underprivileged and the elderly in Henry, Oldham, and Trimble counties. TCCAA is an affiliate of United Way.
Name of Group: Dare to Care Food Bank
Contact/Title: Andrea Shepherd, Corporate Partnerships
Email: andrea.shepherd@daretocare.org
Phone Number: (502) 736-9965
Context and notes regarding individual/group: Dare to Care is a 501(c)(3) that partners with local social service agencies, such as food pantries, shelters and emergency kitchens to distribute food to our community. The charity operates in 13 counties across Kentucky and Indiana, including Trimble County. There are several programs that target different demographics in the county including seniors and children.
Name of Group: Ohio Valley United Charities
Contact/Title: Haley Turner, President
Email: haley.turner@lge-ku.com
Phone Number: (502) 732-6688
Context and notes regarding individual/group: Ohio Valley United Charities has been raising money for charities in Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Owen and Trimble Counties in Kentucky for more than 24 years. Ohio Valley United Charities was founded as United Way and changed its name in 2005 with a mission shifting more to local service.
Religious Groups
Name of Group: New Life Assembly of God
Email: info@newlifebedford.org
Phone Number: (502) 255-3207
Context and notes regarding individual/group: Pastor Joel Whitice is the husband of Fiscal Court Magistrate Crystal Whitice.
Name of Group: Bedford Christian Church
Phone Number: (502) 255-3838
Name of Group: Bedford Springs Church
Phone Number: (502) 655-8481
