PIKEVILLE, KY. (October 31, 2007) – The East Kentucky Miners professional basketball organization will be recognized as a new member in a pair of area chambers of commerce during the month of November. East Kentucky’s pro basketball team will be recognized as a new member in the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce and the Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce during the same week.

The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce has its next meeting set for Monday, Nov. 12 at noon at May Lodge in Prestonsburg.

The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce has its next meeting slated for Thursday, Nov. 15 at noon at Ramada Inn in Paintsville.

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the East Kentucky Miners as a member earlier in the year.

Miner Madness is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the East Kentucky Expo Center. The event will allow fans an opportunity to interact with the team and serve as a pep rally of sorts prior to the team’s season-opener. Miner Madness will also include a “Name the Mascot” contest.

East Kentucky will open its debut season on Friday, Nov. 16 in a road game versus the Pittsburgh Xplosion. In a return game, East Kentucky will host Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 18 in its first home game. Tickets for all Miner home games remain on sale. For more information on tickets, call 606-437-9715.