The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community uniting hundreds of business and professional firms, non-profit organizations and government entities, thereby creating a unique central organization working to improve business and build an even stronger community. Supporting a healthy economic system is not the only function of the Chamber of Commerce. A healthy, growing community with a quality of life that contributes to companies and individuals who desire to work and live in Bowling Green is also an important ingredient of business success and expansion. The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce has grown to nearly 500 investors, with more than 90% of them being small businesses. The strength of the Chamber lies in attracting the greatest number of investors, creating a pool of resources from which can be drawn ideas, influence, legislative power, energy and finances. The Chamber's membership elects a 27-member governing board. This board approves all of the Chamber's Project Teams and councils. Without the time, support and dedication of volunteers, the Chamber could not possibly serve the needs of its investors.