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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

For information on the WKU Alumni Association's "Go Red. Live Green." event click here!

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GREENWHEELBALANCE.COM HELPS DRIVERS “GO GREEN”
Steel Wheel Weights’ Environmental Benefits Are Focus of New Web Site

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With …

A Note from James N. Hizer, CEcD, Chamber President & CEO

Over 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 …

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 …

Now Is the Time to Save!
By Phil Brooks Jr., Owner

With 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 …

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 …

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.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Saves Energy with Variable Frequency Drives

Protecting the environment and saving energy are priorities at the Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Bowling Green plant.

Plant leaders identified an opportunity to significantly reduce energy expenditure by adapting a variable frequency drive, or VFD, to a stack fan in the …

In an effort to provide even more value to our partners, the Chamber has invested in a state-of-the-art IP video conferencing system.Everyone knows video conferencing saves time and travel expenses—but did you know it’s better for the environment too? Video conferencing eliminates the CO2 emissions that would have been produced …

According to U.S. Census Bureau information released yesterday, Bowling Green grew 1.8 percent from 54,107 to 55,097 and Owensboro grew .28 percent from 55,360 to 55,516 this year. For Bowling Green and Owensboro, the difference in growth since the 2000 Census is even wider. Bowling Green grew nearly 12 percent, …

JD Power Results – Something to Smile About The Chevrolet Corvette was ranked the Best GM Model by JD Power in its latest study. The Chevy Corvette score came in at 71 PPH, placing in the top of the pack for all GM models. In addition, the Corvette came in …

A local resident was honored Tuesday with The Jefferson Award in Washington, D.C., for her exceptional contributions to the Bowling Green community. Martha Haynes received the award primarily for her significant philanthropy to Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children, a local, nonprofit agency that serves abused, at-risk and homeless youth throughout …

Local leaders throughout the region, Western Kentucky University affiliates, and members of the Board of Directors of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce spent several days in Washington D.C. last week discussing South Central Kentucky's legislative priorities with members of the Kentucky congressional delegation. Hosted by the Bowling Green …

Newsweek recently released its 2009 list of the top 1,500 high schools in America, and while Bowling Green made its third appearance on the list, it managed to jump more than 500 places on the list from 2007 to being ranked No. 554 in the country.

The Carol Martin Gatton …