Membership in Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce is an investment. As the region’s largest business leadership organization, we know the importance of return on investment – and we are committed to providing benefits that deliver immediate value to your company. For more information on Greater Louisville Inc. check out our 2010 Annual Report . Below is a list of benefits that are FREE to GLI members, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE to GLI members, or both!  

* Indicates the benefit is available to all employees of the member organization. Contact Melissa Clark via email or via phone at 502.625.0094 to have individuals added to our database.

Benefit Details

Advertising – With over 2,300 member businesses that represent 240,000 employed consumers, GLI can help maximize marketing dollars for BtoB and BtoC messages. Members can mix and match online, email, print and radio advertising opportunities to create a custom campaign for their brand, product or service.

Business Advising Consultation – For existing businesses looking to grow, GLI offers Business Advising solutions through ENTERPRISECORP. The ENTERPRISECORP team uses detailed assessments and case review by an advisory council of seasoned professionals to create custom recommendations on how your business can take advantage of opportunities for growth.

ChamberBid – Save time, save money and generate new sales leads with ChamberBid, a web-based member-matching service. ChamberBid connects GLI members in need of products and services to other members who are qualified to handle those requests.

Economic Development Consulting – GLI’s economic development team can assist your business with talent and workforce needs, site and facility searches, and tax incentives related to new jobs or capital investment.

FuelSolutions – Provided through Thorntons FleetWorks program, participating members receive a discount off each gallon of fuel purchased at Thorntons locations and 15% off at all Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.

GLI HealthSolutions – GLI members with 2-99 employees may save money on medical premiums through this discount on Humana health benefits plans, including dental and life insurance.

Grassroots Connection – This online resource provides an easy and effective way to communicate with elected officials and stay informed about the legislative issues impacting your business.

Greater Louisville LINK Electronic Newsletter – GLI’s bi-weekly newsletter keeps your employees informed on the latest business news and community-wide programming.

Greater Louisville LINK Event Edition – This companion communication to the LINK Newsletter is a bi-weekly preview of upcoming GLI events.

How to Network – This fast-paced seminar covers the top 10 networking techniques used by successful business professionals, entrepreneurs and high-performance networkers.

Kudos & Congratulations – Share your company's news and announcements with thousands of GLI members on this dedicated webpage, part of GLI's website.

LinkedIn Networking Group – With more than 1000 members, this networking group is discussion central for social media-savvy members.

Member Celebrations – Any member celebrating a milestone event in the life of its business (i.e. ribbon cutting, anniversary, groundbreaking) can get chamber assistance with planning, marketing and hosting the event.

Member Pricing – Members receive discounted pricing on GLI products like publications, member lists, mailing labels, etc. GLI Events – including Annual Meeting, Celebration of Small Business, Capitol Connection, Business at Breakfast and more – are also discounted for members.

Proud Member Icon – Express your commitment to our community and encourage others to utilize GLI members by posting this icon on your website, placing it beneath your email signature and including it on social media profiles.

Sponsorships – GLI’s 100+ events per year give sponsors the opportunity to target specific segments of the marketplace, position their organization as a leader in the business community, and build relationships with attendees in a personal and impactful environment.

Try It Local – As a GLI member, you are automatically signed up to receive great deals from other chamber members via Try It Local. Member companies can also feature their business by offering a one-day deep discount, which is marketed via social media and email to over 20,000 Louisvillians!

Wake Up Wind Down Networking Events – GLI and Business First have joined forces to offer the area’s largest networking program, which you and your employees can attend at no cost.