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ABOUT THE CHAMBER
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest 2017
business advocacy organization in the region serving
approximately 1,000 area businesses as members. The Paducah
Chamber was awarded a 5-star accreditation by the
U. S. Chamber of Commerce in 2018 and is a two time
recipient of the prestigious “Chamber of the Year Award”
by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Association of Chamber of
(Category 2) in 2017 and 2011. Commerce Executives
Since the late 1930s the Paducah Chamber has been a
voluntary, member-supported organization dedicated to the 10 reasons to joinTheChamber
business community.
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS 1 2
You’ll become a much bigger You’ll have direct access to
The Paducah Chamber is one of the largest Chambers in the part of the local BUSINESS 5th LARGEST nearly 1,000 companies in
state and brings together area businesses, community partners, COMMUNITY. our membership. We are the
state’s 5th LARGEST Chamber
elected officials, young professionals, youth, educators, non- of Commerce.
profit organizations and engaged citizens to inspire a collective
vision and deliver a united voice. It is a team effort to work 3 The Chamber hosts GREAT 4 There is no local organization
cooperatively for the future of our community. From the EVENTS for great people. providing greater business
heart of our city to every corner of the region, we’re working There’s always something CONTACTS than the Paducah
going on! We do the planning Area Chamber of Commerce.
to create more successful businesses, work opportunities, and to bring people together.
a better life for our citizens.
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You’ll CREATE invaluable You’ll EXPAND your
PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE THEY business development organization’s visibility.
KNOW AND TRUST opportunities and learn People do business with
about businesses you may people they know and trust.
This is a statement the Paducah Chamber strongly believes not even know exist!
and practices. Studies show about two-thirds of business
decision-makers are more likely to do business with a 7 8
You’ll gain a voice locally, You’ll have the opportunity
Chamber member. Being a Chamber member provides instant in FRANKFORT and in to work HAND-IN-HAND with
access to a network of other area businesses and organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. You’ll take political leaders on policies
a direct role in improving our impacting your business.
who also care about our community and want to see it thrive region’s business climate. Let your voice be heard.
and be successful. A Chamber membership is an investment THE CHAMBER IS READY TO
in the future of your business and is the perfect way to build 9 HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEEDS.
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stronger relationships in the community, promote your You and your TEAM will grow You’ll learn meaningful best
through leadership programs practices that will help
business, gain greater access to business contacts, enhance Call, email or stop by anytime. PROPEL your career.
for all career fields.
exposure for your business, and ensure representation on
local, state and federal issues. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
BONUS: We emphasize Buy Local and M
The Chamber’s strength in this community, and with state Located at 300 South Third Street ember to Member Discounts.
and federal issues, rests solely on its members and their in historic downtown Paducah and a
300 South 3rd Street Paducah, Kentucky 42003 270.443.1746
block from the river
investment in the community and our organization. Be www.paducahchamber.org • info@paducahchamber.org
involved with the Chamber, buy local, and support other
members in order to keep the Paducah/McCracken County 270-443-1746 • www.paducahchamber.org
area a growing and thriving community. Through our info@paducahchamber.org
networking events, marketing opportunities, advocacy efforts Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and many other membership perks, we believe it is the best
investment you can make to attain success.
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