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2024 August E-News

Big Thanks to our Sponsors!

Top Sponsor- Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.

Challenge Sponsors- CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital & Foundation, Distill Inn, Grizzly Media Kentucky Straight Apparel & Co., Lincoln National Bank, Log Still Distillery, Lux Row Distillers,Kasey Willett VanVactor - State Farm Insurance Agent, Sarah Curtsinger - State Farm Insurance Agent, Thoroughbred Asset Management, Tropes Romance Bookshop, WesBanco, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. and Visit Bardstown

Hope to see you on the Chase next year!

Homecoming

The Bardstown- Nelson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for coming out to the Home Coming event at My Old Kentucky Home State Park! Thank you to all who attended and contributed! You made the evening absolutely wonderful and we are immensely grateful. We especially would like to thank FiveStar and the The Stephen Foster Story for the beautiful fireworks!

A huge THANK YOU to the Friends of My Old Kentucky Home Foundation, Swope Family of Dealerships, Smith Brothers Distributing, Heaven Hill Distillery, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co., and Visit Bardstown.

Thank you to all our vendors, BriarRose + Thistle Outdoor Portrait & Mood Photography, Lincoln National Bank, Sarah Curtsinger - State Farm Insurance Agent, Tays Treats, Stevie Gray with Backroads Cookin, On the Rocks Bartending, Food for the Soul, Lady G Southern Cusine, and Kona Ice.

Thank you to All Star Inflatables and Around The Town Carriage for your partnership.

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July at Home Coming!

XLR8 Classes

On July 11th, we held our XLR8 class on AI, where participants gained valuable skills in the world of artificial intelligence.

A big thanks to our sponsors: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, LG&E and KU, Thoroughbred Asset Management, Town & Country Bank and Trust Co., Wilson & Muir Bank and Trust Co., and Holiday Inn Express. Your support has been instrumental in making this program a success. Also, a big thanks to Kasey Willett VanVactor with State Farm for providing the waters.

July Connect Hosted By: Lux Row Distillers

On July 17th, the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber held its 7th 5PM Connect of the year hosted by Lux Row Distillers.

It was an evening that consisted of networking, bourbon sipping, snack eating, and laughter. Guests got to listen to upcoming events and information about their sister distillery Limestone Branch Distillery from Lux Row as well as taste some pretty delicious bourbon. For those of you who have not been, book your tour today at 502-337-7420 or visit them at 1 Lux Row Bardstown, KY 40004.

Thanks again to our sponsor Lux Row for such an amazing evening.

Young Professionals Network

On July 18th, the BNCC Young Professionals held an event at the Brindiamo Penthouse that was a hit! This event was sponsored by Sam Lacy with the Bourbon Capital Alliance & Bourbon Capital Academy. We enjoyed an evening of:

Networking with fellow young professionals
Delicious cocktails provided by Lux Row Distillers
And a sneak peek into the Bourbon Capital Academy course lead by Lorenzo Alvarado and Adam Inman

A bourbon tasting "how to" was led by Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen from Barton 1792 Distillery.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors for making it possible.

Upcoming Events

August Connect

August 21, 2024

Young Professionals Network

August 22, 2024

Ribbon Cuttings

4 The Kidz Foundation

August 3, 2024

Time: 12:30PM

Location: Nelson County Fairgrounds- 2389 New Haven Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

House of Service Heating and Air Conditioning

August 12, 2024

Time: 12:00PM

Location: 975 Frost Ave., Suite C., Bardstown KY 40004

Rooster Run General Store

August 20, 2024

Time: 12:00PM

Location: 6515 New Shepherdsville Rd., Cox's Creek, KY 40013

Gartland's Art Sales LLC

August 21, 2024

Time: 12:00PM

Location: 105 W. Flaget Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004

Bourbon City & Trade Company

August 27, 2024

Time: 12:00PM

Location: 512 E. Stephen Foster Ave, Ste 102., Bardstown, KY 40004

Previous Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings:

Congratulations to Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium on their ribbon cutting that was held on Tuesday, July 2nd.

Congratulations to Forever Heart & Soul on their ribbon cutting that was held on Tuesday, July 9th.

Congratulations to L&B Creative Curbs on their ribbon cutting that was held on Tuesday, July 16th.

Insurance options for Chamber Members

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Learn More Here

Did You Know Your Chamber Membership Can Save You Money on Your Company’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance? We’ve partnered with ClearPath Mutual to offer employers of all sizes a 10% discount on workers’ comp rates. ClearPath Mutual, a Kentucky-headquartered carrier offers this exclusive discount to new and existing customers. Contact your insurance agent to start saving now or click here to get connected to an agent. Now more than ever, your membership provides a direct return on your investment!

Spotlight of the Month

On the Rocks Bartending, LLC

The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize On The Rocks Bartending, LLC as the Spotlight of the Month.

Ambassador of the Month

Casin Hubbard

Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust

Chubbard@wilsonmuirbank.com

Casin Hubbard continues to show his support for the Chamber. He is a faithful Ambassador and continues to help promote the Chamber. Thank you Casin for all the support you have provided for our community.