Boise, Idaho Leadership Visit | May 8-10, 2018
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From May 8-10, 2018, Commerce Lexington Inc. and many of its key community leaders and business professionals embarked on the organization’s annual Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & Trust Co. About 180 people participated in the trip to Boise, Idaho to study the area’s successes and challenges in the hopes of further enhancing the Bluegrass Region.
The Lexington delegation began the visit to Boise on May 8th at JUMP with an idea-generating session. The group also heard from Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce President Bill Connors, as well as a session entitled “What Makes Boise Cool.” An evening reception was held downtown on The Basque Block.
Morning sessions on day two (May 9th) were followed by elective Learn-at-Lunch opportunities in the afternoon covering public policy, diversity and inclusion, and developing and retaining emerging talent, as well as Discover Boise options that included a bike tour, arts and culture walking tour, and a look at Boise’s sports economy with a visit to Boise State University’s Bronco Stadium. On the final day of the trip (May 10th), the group heard from Boise State University President Dr. Robert Kustra (former President of Eastern Kentucky University), followed by a wrap-up session to reflect on what participants saw, heard and experienced in Boise.
News Coverage:
WUKY 91.3 FM: What's So Cool About Boise? Lex. Leaders Went There To Find Out (May 21, 2018)
Idaho Business Review: 'Embrace Your Lexington-ness," Boise Visitors are Told (May 16, 2018)
Idaho Statesman: Leaders came from Kentucky to hear why Boise is cool. Then the talk turned to growth. (May 8, 2018)
Business Lexington: Lexington leaders are Boise-bound this week for Commerce Lexington's annual Leadership Visit (May 8, 2018)
Idaho Business Review: Kentucky Delegation Heads to Boise (May 7, 2018)
The Lexington delegation began the visit to Boise on May 8th at JUMP with an idea-generating session. The group also heard from Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce President Bill Connors, as well as a session entitled “What Makes Boise Cool.” An evening reception was held downtown on The Basque Block.
Morning sessions on day two (May 9th) were followed by elective Learn-at-Lunch opportunities in the afternoon covering public policy, diversity and inclusion, and developing and retaining emerging talent, as well as Discover Boise options that included a bike tour, arts and culture walking tour, and a look at Boise’s sports economy with a visit to Boise State University’s Bronco Stadium. On the final day of the trip (May 10th), the group heard from Boise State University President Dr. Robert Kustra (former President of Eastern Kentucky University), followed by a wrap-up session to reflect on what participants saw, heard and experienced in Boise.
News Coverage:
WUKY 91.3 FM: What's So Cool About Boise? Lex. Leaders Went There To Find Out (May 21, 2018)
Idaho Business Review: 'Embrace Your Lexington-ness," Boise Visitors are Told (May 16, 2018)
Idaho Statesman: Leaders came from Kentucky to hear why Boise is cool. Then the talk turned to growth. (May 8, 2018)
Business Lexington: Lexington leaders are Boise-bound this week for Commerce Lexington's annual Leadership Visit (May 8, 2018)
Idaho Business Review: Kentucky Delegation Heads to Boise (May 7, 2018)
Boise Trip Summary Report
Boise Trip Briefing Book
Boise Trip Information
Welcome Message
Agenda (as of May 4, 2018)
Speakers
About Boise (includes maps, history, facts & figures, and things to do)
Attendees (as of May 4, 2018)
Stay Connected During the Trip
Daily Newsletter #1 (May 8, 2018)
Daily Newsletter #2 (May 9, 2018)
Daily Newsletter #3 (May 10, 2018)
Agenda (as of May 4, 2018)
Speakers
About Boise (includes maps, history, facts & figures, and things to do)
Attendees (as of May 4, 2018)
Stay Connected During the Trip
Daily Newsletter #1 (May 8, 2018)
Daily Newsletter #2 (May 9, 2018)
Daily Newsletter #3 (May 10, 2018)
Useful Links About Boise
Boise Weather
JUMP: Jack's Urban Meeting Place
The Grove Hotel
The Basque Block
The Arid Club
City of Boise
Ada County
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
Boise Valley Economic Partnership
Boise Young Professionals
JUMP: Jack's Urban Meeting Place
The Grove Hotel
The Basque Block
The Arid Club
City of Boise
Ada County
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
Boise Valley Economic Partnership
Boise Young Professionals
PRESENTED BY:
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR:
Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph East, part of KentuckyOne Health
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Baptist Health Lexington
Kentucky Utilities Company
MCM CPA's & Advisors
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
The McBrayer Law Firm
Unified Trust Company
WesBanco
GOLD SPONSORS:
KLH Engineers
Lexington Legends
BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR:
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC
NAMETAG SPONSOR:
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
WiFi / TEXT ALERT SPONSOR:
Hanna Resource Group
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
Friends of Coal
BANK DINNER SPONSORS:
BB&T
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Community Trust Bank
Cumberland Valley National Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Forcht Bank
Kentucky Bank
Limestone Bank
PNC Bank
Republic Bank & Trust Company
Traditional Bank
U.S. Bank
WealthSouth
WesBanco
Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph East, part of KentuckyOne Health
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Baptist Health Lexington
Kentucky Utilities Company
MCM CPA's & Advisors
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
The McBrayer Law Firm
Unified Trust Company
WesBanco
GOLD SPONSORS:
KLH Engineers
Lexington Legends
BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR:
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC
NAMETAG SPONSOR:
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
WiFi / TEXT ALERT SPONSOR:
Hanna Resource Group
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
Friends of Coal
BANK DINNER SPONSORS:
BB&T
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Community Trust Bank
Cumberland Valley National Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Forcht Bank
Kentucky Bank
Limestone Bank
PNC Bank
Republic Bank & Trust Company
Traditional Bank
U.S. Bank
WealthSouth
WesBanco
