ABOUT US Inclement Weather Policy for Events Mission & Values Frequently Asked Questions 2008-2011 Strategic Plan 2010 Board of Directors Staff Directory Newsroom Newsletter Archives Key Investors Career Opportunities Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Kentucky Business Agenda Leaky Bucket Information Center Public Affairs Committees Kentucky Chamber Blog Card Check Information Center Associate Membership Grassroots Toolkit Resource Archives Political Action Committee Legislative Action Center MEMBERSHIP Chamber Power Buys Member Directory (Members Only) Member Directory (Public) Associate Membership Grassroots Toolkit Small Business Resource Center Key Investors Investment Levels Join Now WorksiteWellnessToolkit SEMINARS & EVENTS Sponsorship Opportunities BOOKSTORE CONTACT US Staff Directory Career Opportunities   Frequently Asked Questions Who belongs to the Kentucky Chamber? The Kentucky Chamber represents 2,700 member businesses – from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned shops – that employ over half of the Commonwealth’s workforce. As Kentucky's premier business association, we represent our members in various industries, including manufacturing, services, wholesale and retail trade, construction, agriculture, finance and public administration. What are the key benefits and services offered by the Kentucky Chamber? The Kentucky Chamber’s unique package of benefits has something to offer both small businesses and large corporations. Benefits include insider updates on the latest legislative news, year-round lobbying efforts on behalf of business, quotes on group health, dental and life insurance, discounted human resource services, a package of voluntary insurance benefits and much more. New services are continually added to meet our members’ changing needs. By joining the local chamber, am I also a member of the Kentucky Chamber? No. Although chambers function on the local, state and federal levels, each operates independently and has different sets of priorities. Local chambers tend to focus their energies on issues pertinent to their communities, such as economic development and downtown revitalization. State chambers concentrate on issues before the state legislature, such as workers’ compensation, business taxation and safety issues, because approximately 40 percent of legislation that affects business is passed at the state level. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., works on business issues at the federal level. How much does it cost to join? You determine your investment by choosing from our various levels of membership. Our cost saving benefits range from education and information to insurance and payroll services. By extending support to the Kentucky Chamber, you strengthen our voice, increasing our impact on your bottom line. Learn more about Kentucky Chamber membership or join now.