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Adapt. Compete. Grow. Forum for Business

When:
​Monday, March 30th | 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
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​Where:
The Campbell House
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504

Cost:
$59 for members | $69 for nonmembers

Hear from nationally recognized keynote speaker Daron K. Roberts at the NEW Adapt. Compete. Grow. – Business Forum! The ACG Forum is designed to help you sharpen your strategy, strengthen your network, and position your business for success in 2026 and beyond. This experience brings together a local small business panel for real-world insights, followed by an electrifying keynote that will challenge how you think about growth, innovation, and staying competitive.

Walk away with practical strategies rooted in business development, fresh perspectives on collaboration, and a renewed mindset to adapt faster, compete smarter, and grow stronger. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build momentum for the year ahead, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
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​Keynote Daron K. Roberts, is a former NFL coach, award-winning college professor, and internationally recognized speaker. Named a Top 20 Global Speaker in 2024, Roberts has worked with professional sports teams and Fortune 100 companies and is the author of three books, including Call an Audible, an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the Best Sports Business Books. Roberts is also the creator of the LinkedIn leadership series This Is Not About Sports, earning him LinkedIn’s #1 Top Voice in Sports distinction. Known for his high-energy, engaging style, Roberts motivates audiences to take action and achieve results.
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Small Business Panel

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Moderator: Marilyn Clark
University of Kentucky
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Mark Johnson
Art Inc. Kentucky / Arthouse Kentucky
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Lesme Romero
Lexington Pasta Company / Pasta Garage
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Quentin Smith
Choose2B Inspirational Apparel, LLC & Simply Worx
Speaker Sponsors
Columbia Gas logo
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Silver Sponsors
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  • About
    • Message from the Board Chair
    • President's Message
    • Top Investors
    • Board of Directors
    • Racial Equity Pledge
    • Staff Directory
    • Find Our Offices | Parking
    • NEWS
  • Do Business
    • Business Directory
    • Economic Development
    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Talent
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
    • Relocation Guide
    • Job Board
    • Getting Around
    • Demographics
    • Cost of Living
    • Lexington History
    • Lexington Rankings
    • Education >
      • Public Education
      • Private Education
    • Health Care
  • Talent
    • Young Professionals Connect (YPC)
    • Leadership Lexington >
      • Leadership Lexington Alumni Association
      • Projects 2025-26
      • 2025-2026 Class Roster
    • Leadership Central Kentucky >
      • Class Roster 2025-2026
      • LCK Alumni
  • Advocacy
    • About Public Policy
    • Candidate Training
    • Regional Plan
    • Your Government >
      • Local
      • State
      • Federal
    • Policy Statements & Key Issues
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Discounts
    • Peer Programming >
      • Business Owners Advisory Boards (BOAB)
      • Peer Groups
    • Member News
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Ambassador Program
    • JOIN
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • ACG Forum
    • An Evening With Commerce Lexington
    • International Trip
    • Leadership Visit >
      • Past Trips >
        • Madison 2025
        • Salt Lake City 2024
        • Grand Rapids 2023
        • Tampa-St. Pete 2022
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
      • Impact
    • Regional Summit >
      • Regional Summit Agenda
    • Washington Fly-In
    • Salute to Small Business >
      • Past Award Winners
  • FOUNDATION