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Bowling Green is one of the 20 finalists for the All-America City Award

2010-04-30T16:13:00.000-05:00

The City of Bowling Green has been announced as one of the finalists for the All -America City Award. To apply, officials from each community submitted issues about their community and solutions they used to overcome the problem. The Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker and Vicki Fitch, executive director of the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, were some of the individuals who

A Recap of Economic Development Company Expansions and Announcements

2010-04-15T14:23:00.001-05:00

In case you missed our events or announcements over the past few months, here's a look back at some of South Central Kentucky's achievements... Governor Beshear Commemorates Grand Opening on Feb. 1 of Blackhawk Composites Manufacturing Facility in Morgantown "The Start-up of Blackhawk composites in Butler County will provide dozens of high-quality, well paying jobs - the kind of jobs Kentucky

An Economic Development Success Story

2009-12-14T16:15:00.002-06:00

A Message from Chamber President & CEO James N. Hizer, CEcD: In the State of Kentucky, there have only been 3 new industry announcements of 100+ jobs this year and the Kentucky Copper announcement that we made last Thursday in Morgantown is one of those projects. We are so pleased to have recently finalized all details with India-based Chandra Proteco, Kentucky Copper’s parent company, in

Chamber Green Scene Issue #23: "Go Red. Live Green."

2009-11-16T16:08:00.003-06:00

The Warren County Alumni Chapter invites you to the Lunch and Learn Series I – “Go Red. Live Green.” with special guest, WKU Sustainability Coordinator Christian Ryan-Downing. Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2009 at Cambridge Market and Café to learn about WKU's efforts to become a green campus and take home tips to make your life a little greener too! The cost is $12.00 per

Berry Plastics is 2009 Industry of the Year

2009-10-02T15:53:00.001-05:00

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce believes in the importance of recognizing the value of industries' contributions to the local economy. Since January 2008, South Central Kentucky has witnessed 19 new and expanding industry announcements with a reported capital investment of more than $64 million and 767 additional jobs when full employment is attained. The Chamber has participated in 13

Chamber is #1 in Nation

2009-09-21T12:25:00.003-05:00

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce continues to celebrate our 2009 Chamber of the Year Award. Watch WBKO-TV's complete interview with Chamber President & CEO James N. Hizer, CEcD.

Chamber Celebrates Transpark Groundbreaking

2009-09-10T15:49:00.001-05:00

Officials from Warren County and the City of Bowling Green, along with members of the board of directors for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority (BGAEDA) and the Intermodal Transportation Authority (ITA), celebrated the groundbreaking of the Kentucky Transpark speculative building today during a ceremony attended by more than 50 people

Chamber Green Scene Issue #22: Greenwheelbalance.com

2009-09-10T14:29:00.010-05:00

For information on the WKU Alumni Association's "Go Red. Live Green." event click here! CONTACT: Katie FolkMcNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 kfolk@mpf.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2009 GREENWHEELBALANCE.COM HELPS DRIVERS “GO GREEN” Steel Wheel Weights’ Environmental Benefits Are Focus of New Web Site BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With an increasing number of car owners looking for

Congratulations to the Partners and Volunteers of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

2009-08-26T11:30:00.004-05:00

A Note from James N. Hizer, CEcD, Chamber President & CEOOver 3 weeks have passed since the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce was named by ACCE as the 2009 national Chamber of the Year. Yesterday, we held our official celebration with our partnership. We are still pinching ourselves—what an amazing honor. It was almost surreal hearing our name called at the Awards Banquet!Yesterday,

Scottsville-Allen County Participates in TVA Community Preparedness Program

2009-08-21T10:16:00.004-05:00

On August 19th, The Scottsville-Allen County officials announced their participation in an economic development program to help communities be better prepared for economic growth. TVA Economic Development in cooperation with local power company, Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, is offering the pilot community preparedness program."We are pleased to work with Scottsville-Allen County's

Chamber Green Scene Issue #21 - Window World

2009-08-20T16:03:00.007-05:00

Now Is the Time to Save!By Phil Brooks Jr., OwnerWith the Federal Government focused so much on using less energy in our country, now is the time to buy new vinyl windows with energy efficient glass. If you purchase our “Tax Credit Solarzone Glass Package” with our famous $189 window you qualify for a tax credit* of 30% of the cost of the windows up to $1,500. Our Tax Credit-Compliant window (

Ensafe Stays "Green" Through the Kentucky EXCEL Environmental Leadership Program

2009-08-07T11:53:00.003-05:00

August 10, 2009 -- EnSafe Inc. has been approved as an Advocate member in Kentucky’s Kentucky EXCEL Leadership Program which recognizes efforts to voluntarily improve the commonwealth environment. EnSafe was accepted for membership in the program by the Division of Compliance Assistance, which is part of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection’s Energy and Environment Cabinet.EnSafe’

Connect With Your Chamber Online

2009-08-07T11:45:00.004-05:00

In an effort to interact and connect better with our partners and the community, The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and South Central Kentucky regional economic development partners have joined several social media sites. And, we want you to join us! Tweet with us on Twitter: twitter.com/BGChamber. Become a fan of the Chamber and South Central Kentucky on Facebook! Are you LinkedIn?

Chamber wins ACCE Chamber of the Year

2009-08-04T16:16:00.002-05:00

For more information, please visit our news room.

Senate Dumps Card Check Provision … Good News and Bad News

2009-07-28T10:58:00.004-05:00

As expected, the card check compromise has arrived. The so-called card-check provision would have required employers to recognize a union as soon as a majority of workers signed cards saying they wanted a union. A half-dozen senators friendly to labor, faced with immovable opposition to the repugnant card check component of the Employee Free Choice Act, dropped that element of the proposed

Did You Know?

2009-07-22T10:53:00.005-05:00

Here are a handful of quick facts from 2008 and 2009:-Forbes ranked Bowling Green as No. 12 among the best small places for business and careers in the country for 2008.-US News and World Report ranked Bowling Green High School in top 505 high schools nationwide – Bowling Green Daily News-The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University has

Chamber Hosted 1950's Day of Celebration

2009-07-20T10:02:00.003-05:00

Last Thursday, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a 1950’s-style ‘Day of Celebration’ commending our volunteers and dedicated partners for their continual support. Activities included 50's-themed games and contests, classic cars, ice cream floats at the Chamburger Diner, music, rock & roll trivia, a sock hop, prizes and more. In addition to the activities, there were surprise

Warren County Schools To Receive 2009 Andromeda Award

2009-07-14T14:28:00.006-05:00

Warren County Schools has received recognition for their consistent efforts in energy efficiency. The award, Alliance to Save Energy’s "2009 Andromeda Award" for its programs, which include $4 million in energy savings over the last five years, a 28 percent energy use reduction, a daily curriculum that focuses on energy efficiency and Energy Star ratings on five buildings, will be presented to

Chamber Green Scene Issue #20

2009-07-09T14:52:00.003-05:00