At Commerce Lexington Inc., we are all about helping you and your business succeed. We do that by not only planning and hosting a variety of events, seminars, and professional development opportunities, but also by publishing and maintaining many publications, directories, and resources guides that can assist you daily.
Business Directory
Economic Digest: Produced by our Research Department, this compilation includes the most requested, up-to-date economic data for Lexington and the Bluegrass MSA. It includes detailed climate, demographic, income, cost of living, real estate and tax information, as well as a summary of recent development in Lexington and the surrounding counties.
Guide to Gaining Media Attention (Sponsored by the Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com): This comprehensive guide contains information about how to write a press release, tips from experts in public relations and the media, how to contact members of the media, and a list of regional media outlets.
Minority Business Resource Guide (Sponsored by Kentucky Community & Technical College System): This Guide gives an overview of benefits available to member minority business owners and includes a list of Commerce Lexington member minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses complete with names, addresses, and phone numbers. The guide is designed to assist corporations with identifying minority business suppliers and contractors and serves as a business resource and networking guide for the Lexington area. Great for minority- and women-owned business members seeking to promote themselves and majority companies looking to increase or meet minority vendor goals.
Small Business Resource Guide: Published by the Commerce Lexington, this up-to-date guide provides step-by-step instructions about how to start a small business in the Lexington-Fayette County area.
GUIDANCE ON STARTING AND MANAGING A BUSINESS
U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.