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Sponsorship Opportunities: A Summer of Celebration!
We are looking for partners to help make this historic summer unforgettable! We have some upcoming sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your business. First, join us for the Home Coming celebration on July 4th at My Old Kentucky Home, where we will mark America's 250th. Next, put your brand in motion during our Final Chamber Chase, running from July 24th through August 2nd. Finally, help us tee off at our annual Golf Outing on August 14th, held at the beautiful My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course. These events offer incredible visibility and the chance to support our community during a landmark year.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? CLICK HERE
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What an incredible morning at our annual 2026 Women’s Breakfast!
We were honored to welcome so many inspiring women from across Bardstown and Nelson County for a morning filled with connection, encouragement, and meaningful conversation about building your personal brand.
A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Holly Hartman, for sharing such an inspiring message with everyone in the room.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who helped make this event possible: CHI Saint Joseph Health – Flaget Memorial Hospital (Empowerment Sponsor); Baptist Health Hardin and James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Inspiration Sponsors); Abound Credit Union, Barton 1792 Distillery, and Swope Family of Dealerships (Supporting Sponsors); Bespoke and Bond (Venue Sponsor); Big Bloomin Design (Flower & Table Design); and On The Rocks Bartending (Mimosa Bar Sponsor).
A big thank you as well to On The Rocks Bartending and Catering for the beautiful breakfast buffet and to Lisa Creations, LLC for the amazing ham biscuits that everyone loved.
We also appreciate Rory O. Photography for providing professional headshots for attendees.
Thank you as well to our wonderful vendors and to everyone who attended and helped make this sold-out event such a success.
Through raffles and generous donations from our community, we are proud to offer a $500 NexGen Women’s Scholarship to support a graduating senior young woman as she takes her next step after high school.
Know a senior who should apply? Applications are due April 27th.
Photo credit: Katelyn Norris, The Kentucky Standard & TaNia Calbert
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We are so proud of our very own Marketing & Communications Coordinator, TaNia Calbert, for being honored with the Woman on Fire Award at the “IamHer ” Women’s Empowerment Conference on March 21st.
TaNia brings passion, creativity, and heart to everything she does, and this recognition is so well deserved.
Please help us congratulate TaNia on this amazing honor!
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What an incredible evening at the BNCC Young Professionals Networking Event held on April 24th, hosted by the beautiful Trail Hotel!
The night was filled with great conversations, creative cocktails, and some seriously delicious appetizers. One of the highlights? Our very own “Chopped”-style bartending challenge! Teams put their skills (and teamwork!) to the test by crafting unique cocktails using only the mystery ingredients in their basket—with just a little guidance from the pros behind the bar.
From start to finish, the focus was on collaboration, creativity, and of course—having a great time.
Congratulations to our winning team, who proudly took home the coveted Trail Hotel Bartending Belt! With their drink the “Fall Kentucky Peach” Think you’ve got what it takes? Get ready—teams will be back next year to compete for the title!
A huge thank you to Ryan & Amber and the whole team at The Trail Hotel for hosting such an amazing event, and to all of our Young Professionals who came out and made the night such a success. We can’t wait to do it again!
| | March Connect Hosted By: WBRT & WOKH The Rocket, and La Quinta by Wyndham | | |
What a slam dunk of a night at our March Madness 5PM Connect!
This month’s Connect was proudly sponsored by WBRT & WOKH The Rocket, and La Quinta by Wyndham, and hosted at La Quinta by Wyndham. Thank you for helping make this event such a success!
Last night, our Chamber members came together for an evening full of networking, trivia games, and great conversations. The energy in the room truly reflected the strength of our business community.
A big thank you to Uncle Spoony’s Sports Bar & Kitchen for the delicious food, and to Lux Row Distillers for the incredible basket that added an extra level of excitement to the night.
At the Chamber, we value the opportunity to connect face-to-face with our members. Seeing relationships grow, connections form, and our community come together is what it’s all about.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to see you next month for more networking and fun!
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Our March Young Leaders had an incredible day exploring future opportunities and building connections!
They toured CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital & Foundation and learned about a variety of healthcare careers, then visited the Guthrie Opportunity Center for a tour.
Lunch was generously provided by McDonald's, and the day wrapped up with meaningful team-building activities led by Nelson County Green Dot.
It was a great day of learning, growth, and leadership in action!
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On March 28th, the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber held its fourth annual National Civics Bee at Thomas Nelson High School. Middle school students from across the Commonwealth gathered to test their civics knowledge for a chance to win cash prizes and advance to the statewide competition later this year at the Kentucky State Fair.
Students competed in multiple rounds of questioning, with the top finalists advancing to the final round. These finalists then presented their essay topics to the judges, showcasing their understanding of civics and their ideas for making a difference in their communities.
We are proud to announce this year’s winners:
1st Place: Maris Godbey
2nd Place: Olivia Hollingshead
3rd Place: Audrey Coning
Congratulations to each of you on this incredible achievement. We wish you the best of luck as you represent our community at the state competition.
On behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber, congratulations to all participants on a job well done.
We would like to thank the Nelson County Public Library and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for sponsoring this event, as well as the continued support and encouragement from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
A special thank you to our speakers, Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins and Field Representative for United States Congressman Brett Guthrie, James Victery, for their support and remarks.
We would also like to recognize our judges, Rita Koontz, Tara Filiatreau, and Robert Cecil, for their time and dedication.
A big thank you to our incredible MC, Ryan Hack, for keeping the event engaging and running smoothly.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson High School for the incredible hospitality, to Grizzly Media for the photography, and to all of the volunteers who helped make this event a success.
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Jungle Jim's Car Wash
April 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 1400 Withrow Ct. Bardstown, KY 40004
REGISTER HERE
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Nelson County High School- Market Day
April 23, 2026
Time:11:30 PM
Location: 118 Patriot Drive, Bardstown, KY 40004
REGISTER HERE
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Baptist Health Medical Group
May 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 118 Patriot Drive, Bardstown, KY 40004
REGISTER HERE
| | Previous Ribbon Cuttings: | | Congratulations to Penn Station on their ribbon cutting that was held on Thursday, March 26th. | | Insurance options for Chamber Members | | |
Tays Treats
The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize Tays Treats
as the Spotlight of the Month.
I started the business at 15 in high school. I wanted to break the mold and do something different with an entrepreneurial spirit. I built the food trailer by the time I was 16 and exponentially grew, adding a dirty soda bar. I was honored to be nominated and win Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023 and feel so supported by my community.
My mission is to provide everyone with a fun, sweet treat to brighten their day, and to continue growing my business throughout multiple counties.
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Ambassador of the Month
Hannah Howards
GBA Commercial Printing/Bourbon Town Bakes
hannah@gbaprinting.com
Hannah Howards continues to show her support for the Chamber. She is a faithful Ambassador and continues to help promote the Chamber. Thank you Hannah for all the support you have provided for our community.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Eva's Bakery
Eva's Bakery specializes in custom cakes, dessert tables, granola, fruit preserves, all hand crafted with high-quality ingredients for unforgettable flavors and beautifully made treats.
Rep- Eva Diaz
Contact-(502) 836-7566 or evaldiaz@hotmail.com
Location- 121 Southfork Trail Bardstown KY 40004
Homestead Hound Treat Company
We produce freeze dried raw dog treats using meats from local Kentucky farms. Our products are certified Kentucky Proud!
Rep- Tami Edmonds
Contact-(502) 492-0003 or Homesteadhoundtreatco@gmail.com
Jungle Jim's Car Wash
Express car wash
Rep-Mike Evans
Contact- mike@junglejimscarwash.com
Location- 1400 withrow ct Bardstown KY 40004
M & H Custom Cabinets, Inc.
M&H Custom Cabinets, Inc. brings premium, handcrafted custom cabinets to homeowners in Bardstown and the surrounding areas. We specialize in designing, building and installing custom cabinetry.
Rep- Stacie Mudd
Contact-(502) 350-4400 or stacie@mhcc-ky.com
Location- 3460 E John Rowan Blvd. Bardstown KY40004
Tammy Hancock, Broker
I offer several different plans, while explaining which benefit can help meet the plans that you are looking for Simple every day language. I offer the Majority of Medicare & under 65
Rep- Tammy Hancock
Contact-(502) 592-9942 or tracker-12@hotmail.com
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