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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) September 5, 2000.
Champion Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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West Virginia 0-21084 55-0717455
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
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Route 2, Kyle Industrial Lane
P. O. Box 2968
Huntington, West Virginia 25728
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (304) 528-2700
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
Attached as Exhibit 99 is a press release issued September 5, 2000
announcing the appointment of Kirby J. Taylor as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Champion Industries, Inc. effective September 5, 2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated September 5, 2000.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHAMPION INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Registrant)
/s/ Todd R. Fry
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Date: September 5, 2000 Todd R. Fry, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99 Press Release dated September 5, 2000 captioned "Champion appoints Kirby
Taylor President and COO".
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