Complete directory of Kentucky chambers of commerce, including statewide, regional, and local business organizations. Kentucky's chamber network represents over 25,000 professionals and thousands of businesses across 104+ chambers throughout the Commonwealth.
Chambers Statewide
Chamber Members
State Chamber Members
Accredited Chambers
Location: 464 Chenault Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 695-4700
Fax: (502) 695-5051
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kychamber.com
Founded: Over 75 years ago
Description: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is the premier business association in the state, representing 3,800 member businesses from family-owned shops to Fortune 500 companies that employ over half of the Commonwealth's workforce. The Chamber provides bold leadership as the major catalyst, consensus builder, and advocate for economic growth and business expansion across Kentucky.
Recognition: Accredited State Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and awarded State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers.
Network: Partners with more than 80 local chambers across Kentucky, creating a powerful grassroots network of 25,000 professionals.
Focus Areas: Business taxation and fiscal policy, environmental and safety issues, workers' compensation, healthcare reform, and education reform.
Membership Benefits: 25% discount on all Kentucky Chamber seminars and publications, business advocacy at the state Capitol, exclusive member savings on insurance products, office supplies, payroll and HR services, freight shipping, and workers' compensation benefits.
Region: Louisville Metro & 15-County Bi-State Area
Location: 101 S. Fifth Street, Suite 2300, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 625-0000
Website: www.greaterlouisville.com
Founded: September 1997 (merger of Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership and Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce)
Description: Greater Louisville Inc. is the Metro Chamber of Commerce representing a 15-county bi-state region in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. GLI is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to connecting and growing businesses, leading economic development, and driving job creation.
Recognition: Named 2019 National Chamber of the Year by ACCE. One of only three percent of chambers nationally certified with 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Received 2024 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development from Site Selection Magazine.
Coverage Area: Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble Counties (KY); Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington Counties (IN)
2024 Achievements: In 2024, 12 projects relocated or expanded in the region bringing 555 new jobs and over $70 million in capital investment. Pipeline includes 63 active projects representing potential $3.3 billion in economic investment and 4,647 new jobs.
Region: Lexington & Fayette County Area
Location: 330 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 254-4447
Website: www.commercelexington.com
Founded: Created by merger of Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington United, and Lexington Partnership for Workforce Development
Description: Commerce Lexington is a 501(c)(6) business league promoting economic development, job creation, and overall business growth in Lexington and neighboring communities. The organization represents members and creates an environment and opportunity for economic prosperity and quality living in Central Kentucky.
Services: Social networking events, educational and professional development opportunities (EMERGE Conference), outstanding marketing options, comprehensive business support programs, Leadership Lexington, and Ambassador Program.
Focus: Business attraction, business retention and expansion, and business creation to increase primary jobs and community income.
Region: Northern Kentucky (Multi-County)
Main Office: 300 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Covington Office: 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 5200, Covington, KY 41011
Florence Location: 828 Heights Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
Website: www.nkychamber.com
Founded: 1969
Description: The NKY Chamber is the leading business organization in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati with more than 1,750 member companies representing approximately 170,000 employees. The chamber is a nationally accredited five-star chamber serving businesses of all types and sizes.
Business Councils: Florence, Fort Thomas, Newport, and Erlanger (launching January 2025)
Services: Networking, advocacy, leadership development, workforce strategies, Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) programs, training, Lunchtime Leader Chats, and Encounter NKY talent retention program.
Region: Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky
Location: 710 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Website: www.bgchamber.com
Description: The fourth largest chamber in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with more than 1,200 partners representing over 36,000 employees. Recruiting businesses to the area since 1935.
Recognition: 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Received 2024 Excellence in Membership Retention award from KCCE.
Focus: Regional Economic Development, Existing Business Development, Serving Partnership Needs, and Organizational Development.
Region: 8-County Southeast Kentucky Region
Location: Pikeville, KY
Website: www.sekchamber.com
Description: Headquartered in Pikeville, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber represents more than 500 member businesses across Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike Counties.
Mission: Committed to improving the regional economy and serving as a resource for businesses in Southeast Kentucky.
Region: 9-County Eastern Kentucky
Website: www.oneeastky.com
Description: A 9-county regional organization and partnership of businesses, communities, and chambers of commerce bringing jobs to Eastern Kentucky. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, privately funded regional economic development organization.
Coverage Area: Floyd, Knott, Johnson, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry, and Pike Counties
Partners: Hazard/Perry County Chamber, Floyd County Chamber, Letcher County Chamber, Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber, and Southeast Kentucky Chamber.
Mission: Recruit industry and investment to Eastern Kentucky through implementation of annual economic development strategies in partnership with Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region), and AEP Kentucky Power.
Region: 15 Counties in Western Kentucky (Fulton to Christian County)
Website: www.wkrca.org
Description: An alliance of Chambers of Commerce in 15 counties providing a unified voice for local businesses in Western Kentucky and serving as a catalyst for regional leadership and action.
Member Chambers: Paducah Area Chamber, Greater Owensboro Chamber, Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber, Murray-Calloway County Chamber, Kentucky Lake Chamber, Trigg County Chamber, Princeton/Caldwell Chamber, Clinton/Hickman Chamber, and others.
Events: Hosts West Kentucky Thank You Night reception with the Kentucky Legislature (held in even-numbered years) and represents 25 chambers at legislative sessions.
Kentucky has 104+ local chambers of commerce serving communities across all 120 counties. Below is a comprehensive directory organized alphabetically:
The Kentucky SBDC has been assisting the Commonwealth's small business community for 40 years. With 17 service centers statewide and an experienced staff, KSBDC provides no-cost, confidential business coaching, business planning, access to capital, marketing assistance, market research, and business training services.
Services Offered:
Website: kentuckysbdc.com
2024 Initiatives: Kentucky SBDC was awarded a $300,000 grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide coaching and specialized training to existing and new childcare small businesses across Kentucky, promoting growth and sustainability in the childcare business sector.
NKYP creates opportunities for young professionals to connect with peers, enhance professional development, and impact the community through diversity and inclusion. Programs include quarterly Lunchtime Leader Chats with influential regional leaders, networking events, and the Encounter NKY talent retention program offered three times a year.
The Kentucky Chamber hosted more than 300 young leaders from across the Commonwealth for the inaugural Kentucky Young Professionals Summit in Louisville. The summit offers networking, professional and leadership development opportunities, and panel discussions on mentorship and career advancement. Individual tickets are $299 ($249 for Kentucky Chamber/SHRM members).
The Leadership Kentucky Foundation offers four unique programs:
Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Rising Leaders Program recruits 50 first-generation college students matched with businesses based on career interests and location. Participants receive professional development workshops led by business coaches, creating pathways for Kentucky's next generation of business leaders.
Last updated on November 27, 2025