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Join us in welcoming the newest partners of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Supporting our area businesses helps grow a stronger and prosperous community.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce today announced a planned expansion by Stupp Bridge, a leading bridge fabrication and steel structure manufacturer. The $2.7 million investment in Warren County will support the creation of 15 new full-time jobs, further strengthening the region’s advanced manufacturing sector.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference – UNSCRIPTED, presented by SHE•OLOGY, on March 24, 2026. More than 400 businesswomen, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across South Central Kentucky gathered for a dynamic day focused on inspiration, meaningful connections, and professional growth.

Bowling Green/Warren County places in top three for total projects (population <200,000) for third consecutive year; region and state also recognized

Economic growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when strong ideas are backed by coordination and action. The Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Technology Council (RTC) are working together to ensure our region moves forward with both vision and execution. While the Chamber convenes leaders and sets the strategic direction for a thriving business climate, the RTC strengthens the region’s technology capacity by connecting IT professionals, employers, educators, and community partners. Through collaboration, workforce initiatives, and shared learning, this partnership helps position our region for sustained innovation, resilience, and long-term economic success.

Celebrating Milestone Partners with Esteemed Chamber Partners! Let’s recognize and appreciate Chamber partners reaching significant anniversaries this February. 60th Anniversary: Wholesale Electric Supply Company, Inc.; 20th Anniversary: Crossland Community Church, Green Mechanical Construction, Inc.; 15th Anniversary: Knight Electric, Inc.; 5th Anniversary: Haycraft Wealth Management

Throughout February, 92 students participated in seven career shadowing experiences across South Central Kentucky, gaining firsthand insight into thriving local industries. From manufacturing and healthcare to IT, counseling, and the justice system, students toured facilities, connected with professionals, and explored the skills and education needed for success. Through these immersive experiences, SCK LAUNCH continues to help students discover their strengths, explore career pathways, and envision a future right here at home.

More than 100 young professionals and community leaders gathered for BGYP’s Lunch & Learn, FOMO: Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse, a high-energy session focused on the ideas and initiatives shaping the future of Bowling Green and Warren County. Speakers shared updates on long-range community planning, riverfront redevelopment, and innovative concepts designed to strengthen quality of life, workforce development, and downtown vibrancy.

Join us in welcoming the newest partners of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Supporting our area businesses helps grow a stronger and prosperous community.

AI may be everywhere in conversation, but when it becomes a vague buzzword, it loses impact. What if your team had an “AI cuss jar,” where anyone who says “AI” has to define the exact use case and business problem it solves? Beyond tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, the real value often lies in focused applications such as machine vision, predictive maintenance, and demand forecasting—practical solutions that are measurable, fundable, and tied directly to ROI. Specificity, not hype, is where innovation truly delivers.