Mission

To provide leadership, support and education necessary for economic stability and growth through involvement in business, government, and community activities. (Return to Top)

Publications

• Chamber Newsletter

• Mercer Magazine

• Community Profile Booklet

• Membership Directory

• Relocation Packets

• Church Listings

• Clubs and Organization Listings

• Health Care and Personal Help Listings

• Detailed city/county map

These are just a few of the items produced by the Chamber to promote its members. Member wide e-mail updates are being developed. (Return to Top)

Professional Development

Seminars and workshops on marketing, human resources, finance, taxes, technology, and more are offered on a periodic basis. (Return to Top)

Legislative

The Chamber is your business advocate on the local, regional, state and national level through our attendance at all local government meetings and our membership in the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the United States Chamber of Commerce. (Return to Top)

Chamber Staff

Our courteous staff, volunteers and Board of Directors are ready to serve you with your questions, research, information, and requests at any time. (Return to Top)

Advocacy

With more than 225 members, the Chamber speaks with a strong and credible voice for business in Mercer County on local, regional and state issues and legislation. (Return to Top)

Referrals

When a call comes into our offices, or someone visits, we refer only Chamber members for goods and services to be purchased in Mercer County. We also aid newcomers with relocation packets to foster development and growth. (Return to Top)

Leadership

The Chamber is a catalyst for leadership in Mercer County. The Leadership Mercer County program is designed to educate and train present and future leaders in Mercer County. Most of the community's active leaders have either already served or are currently involved with the Chamber's Board of Directors. The Ambassador Club also develops new leaders in our community by giving them the opportunity to meet personally with our membership. Other committee opportunities include:

• Special Events and Programs

• Membership

• Youth Leadership and others

As needed, we also develop special task forces to address specific issues. The Chamber is also represented on many other Boards in the Community by our vast membership. (Return to Top)

Networking

Meet and mingle with potential clients and customers. You will find opportunities with:

• Seminars

• Committee Meetings

• Luncheons

• Workshops

• Box Lunch Meetings

Mercer Magazine, Community Profile and Membership Directory

Your listing in the Mercer Magazine publication garners focus from thousands of people and business in Central Kentucky. All Chamber members are listed in the Magazine, Community Profile and Membership Directory. All Chamber members two complementary copies of each. (Return to Top)

Internet Exposure

The Chamber has developed a Web site to promote our members and our community. Each member's listing is free and their web site is linked for free also. (Return to Top)

Mailing Lists

The Chamber's database helps you market your products and services throughout Central Kentucky. Available on labels and disc. (Return to Top)

Brochure/Business Card Distribution

The Chamber distributes brochures, business cards, flyers and booklets about any Chamber member that provides copies. This is valuable exposure to the many consumers who come through our offices on Main Street monthly. (Return to Top)

Investment Rates

• Non-Profit, Education and Churches
  $50.00

• Professional (attorney, realtor, doctor, CPA, etc.)
  $110.00 + $30 per partner

• Financial Institutions
  $11.00 per Million Dollar Deposits

• Public Utility
  $450.00

• Civic Clubs
  $100.00

• Governmental Agency
  $85

• City of Harrodsburg and Mercer Fiscal Court
  $5000

• Agriculture, Manufactures, Retailers, Wholesalers & Service Firms:
  Number employed full time in Mercer County (2 Part-time = 1 Full Time)

Employees	Rates
1-3	$100.00
4-6	$115.00
7-10	$145.00
11-20	$180.00
21-50	$250.00
51-100	$310.00
101-200	$460.00
201-300	$550.00
301-400	$65.00
401-500	$655.00
501-600	$710.00
601-700	$780.00
701-800	$835.00
801-900	$855.00
Over 900	$920.00

1/2 Price Membership to New Business
Any new business within their first 6 months of operation are eligible to receive 50% off their first year's membership investment.