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The mission of the Commerce Lexington Foundation is to be a catalyst for positive impact on talent, quality of life and economic well-being for the citizens of the Greater Lexington Region, by enabling Commerce Lexington to expand its resources and reach.
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The Foundation supports its mission by attracting new resources and convening community partners. The Foundation enhances the work of Commerce Lexington through strategic partnerships, programs and education to address key business and community issues impacting our community and region.
Current Areas of Priority
Leadership Development |
Community and Minority Business Development |
Economic Growth and
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Talent Attraction
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Community Enrichment
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About the Foundation:
Commerce Lexington's regional economic focus centers on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership.
As the philanthropic arm of the organization and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Commerce Lexington Foundation was established to leverage the financial resources and strategic corporate partnerships that will accelerate Commerce Lexington’s efforts to enhance the economic landscape and quality of life throughout the Greater Lexington area. The Foundation offers a convenient and effective way for people and businesses to invest in the region’s future economic prosperity, creating a lasting legacy for communities across the region.
Commerce Lexington's regional economic focus centers on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership.
As the philanthropic arm of the organization and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Commerce Lexington Foundation was established to leverage the financial resources and strategic corporate partnerships that will accelerate Commerce Lexington’s efforts to enhance the economic landscape and quality of life throughout the Greater Lexington area. The Foundation offers a convenient and effective way for people and businesses to invest in the region’s future economic prosperity, creating a lasting legacy for communities across the region.
Board of Directors
Chair
Carla Blanton,
Carla Blanton Consulting |
Chair-Elect
Nick Nicholson,
Stoll Keenon Ogden |
Treasurer
Debbie Smith,
Cherry Bekaert, LLP |
Secretary
Mary-Alicha Weldon,
Fifth Third Commerce Lexington Chair Elect |
President
Bob Quick,
Commerce Lexington |
Immediate Past Chair
Steve Byars,
Money Watch Advisors |