Bardstown Chamber

Why join the Chamber?



You make an important difference when you belong to the Chamber. A strong Chamber of Commerce is
essential for taking our business community to a strong position for the future. The support of each member solidifies the complete effectiveness of our pro-business efforts.

The Chamber works to nurture the areas business climate by sponsoring local activities, by monitoring
local and state government action and how it will affect business, and by participating in community development initiatives. These good things can happen only with a broad base of support. That's why having you as a member is so important.

Your membership helps us continue to provide vital services to our community. You can further your
own, personal effectiveness by participating in Chamber sponsored events and by taking advantage of networking and leadership opportunities.

Here's an outline of the programs and services that the Chamber offers and some ways that you can make the Chamber work for you:

We give you the following opportunities to promote & market you and your business by sponsorship & networking through:

  • Chamber Annual Dinner, January
  • First Thursday monthly membership meetings, first Thursday of the month.
  • 5:01 Business After Hours, third Wednesday of the month
  • Chamber Golf Classic, held in June
  • Annual Membership Directory
  • Chamber Website, online directory, news, surveys, listing enhancements, etc.
  • Referrals, Referrals Referrals!
  • Buy Chamber! member-to-member discount program
  • Annual Business Expo, September
  • Chamber Gift Certificate program
  • Office Display Case sponsorship
  • Annual Membership Drive
  • Hall of Fame Awards Reception
  • Business Line Newsletter, via the local newspaper with circulation to ~10,000
  • Women’s Council, monthly luncheon, third Thursday of the month
  • Government Affairs Reception, meet and greet your local and state officials
  • Ambassador Program
  • Board of Directors
  • Relocation Packet Sponsorship
  • Ribbon Cuttings, for new businesses or established business that have relocated.


Your investment in the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is an investment back to your business.