Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
Expanding the capacity of emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Central Kentucky
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AUGUST 23: MENTORING MINGLE
Save the date for Mentoring Mingle on Tuesday, August 23rd at Big Ass Fans, 2348 Innovation Drive. This event will start at 4:00 p.m. We’ll open up with a brief, inspirational talk about the benefits for mentees and mentors of the mentoring relationship by Vitale Buford. Then, we will transition into a ‘speed dating’ style of networking where potential mentees and mentors can get to know each other. We’ll be inviting potential mentors from the larger Commerce Lexington network. Then, after the event you’ll have an opportunity to officially sign up for mentoring and identify anyone you met at the event that you’d like to develop a relationship with over the few months.
MENTORS NEEDED!
Calling Seasoned Commerce Lexington Members! We are looking for mentors for our Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass cohort.
What will Mentors be expected to do?
If you are interested in mentoring an Emerging Leader in the Central Kentucky business community, please fill out the mentor application through think link below. If you have questions, contact Amy Stout. [ACCESS THE MENTOR SIGN-UP FORM HERE]
Save the date for Mentoring Mingle on Tuesday, August 23rd at Big Ass Fans, 2348 Innovation Drive. This event will start at 4:00 p.m. We’ll open up with a brief, inspirational talk about the benefits for mentees and mentors of the mentoring relationship by Vitale Buford. Then, we will transition into a ‘speed dating’ style of networking where potential mentees and mentors can get to know each other. We’ll be inviting potential mentors from the larger Commerce Lexington network. Then, after the event you’ll have an opportunity to officially sign up for mentoring and identify anyone you met at the event that you’d like to develop a relationship with over the few months.
MENTORS NEEDED!
Calling Seasoned Commerce Lexington Members! We are looking for mentors for our Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass cohort.
What will Mentors be expected to do?
- Join us for our Mentoring Mingle event at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23rd at Big Ass Fans featuring Vitale Buford.
- Complete an initial introductory survey to help us pair you with a mentee who shares your interests and industry.
- Meet with your mentee 1 time per month from September to March over coffee, lunch, happy hour, etc. We can provide topics to guide the conversation, or you can create your own discussion.
- Complete a survey about how the relationship is going and at the end the program to tell us about your experience.
- Join us for an appreciation event at the conclusion of the program year.
If you are interested in mentoring an Emerging Leader in the Central Kentucky business community, please fill out the mentor application through think link below. If you have questions, contact Amy Stout. [ACCESS THE MENTOR SIGN-UP FORM HERE]
Highlights from Past ELBG Events:
Networking With Our Nonprofits:
On June 23rd Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to meet representatives from Commerce Lexington’s Non-profit Members. They heard from 10 local non-profits, who currently have open positions on their Board of Directors or open volunteer positions. Each organization had approximately 3 minutes to pitch their mission and open opportunities to attendees, and then there was dedicated time for Emerging Leaders to visit one-on-one with the representatives in order to take the next step to get involved.
Own Your Career:
Our panel discussion focused on career advancement featured Candra Bryant (Chief Operating Officer of Hanna Resource Group), Ray Clere (Director of University of Kentucky’s Stuckert Career Center) and April Spellman (Manager of People and Culture at Gray Solutions). Dedicated time for networking followed the panel with an opportunity for you to share your own career history as well as career ambitions with other emerging leaders in attendance.
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership:
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland gathered for an informal panel featuring nonprofit leaders who just happen to be emerging leaders on Thursday, February 17th at 4pm at The Campbell House. Attendees learned about the nonprofit leaders’ varying challenges and opportunities, especially in light of the pandemic with many of them new to their leadership roles. They also discussed how to get involved with local nonprofits and what leaders look for in volunteers and board members. The panel was moderated by Timothy Johnson, President & CEO of United Way of the Bluegrass. Panelists included Chaquenta Neal, Executive Director of FoodChain, Tony Higgins, President/CEO Opportunity for Work & Learning, and Lori Clemons, Executive Director at Arbor Youth Services.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass “Take Charge of Your Career”
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland is hosted Dr. Karen Hill, a popular breakout session presenter from our Emerge conference, for a professional development session entitled "Take Charge of Your Career." She covered common career topics such as tips for networking as well as leadership lessons learned from her own successful career. Karen Hill, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, retired in April as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Lexington. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
On June 23rd Emerging Leaders had the opportunity to meet representatives from Commerce Lexington’s Non-profit Members. They heard from 10 local non-profits, who currently have open positions on their Board of Directors or open volunteer positions. Each organization had approximately 3 minutes to pitch their mission and open opportunities to attendees, and then there was dedicated time for Emerging Leaders to visit one-on-one with the representatives in order to take the next step to get involved.
Own Your Career:
Our panel discussion focused on career advancement featured Candra Bryant (Chief Operating Officer of Hanna Resource Group), Ray Clere (Director of University of Kentucky’s Stuckert Career Center) and April Spellman (Manager of People and Culture at Gray Solutions). Dedicated time for networking followed the panel with an opportunity for you to share your own career history as well as career ambitions with other emerging leaders in attendance.
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership:
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland gathered for an informal panel featuring nonprofit leaders who just happen to be emerging leaders on Thursday, February 17th at 4pm at The Campbell House. Attendees learned about the nonprofit leaders’ varying challenges and opportunities, especially in light of the pandemic with many of them new to their leadership roles. They also discussed how to get involved with local nonprofits and what leaders look for in volunteers and board members. The panel was moderated by Timothy Johnson, President & CEO of United Way of the Bluegrass. Panelists included Chaquenta Neal, Executive Director of FoodChain, Tony Higgins, President/CEO Opportunity for Work & Learning, and Lori Clemons, Executive Director at Arbor Youth Services.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass “Take Charge of Your Career”
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland is hosted Dr. Karen Hill, a popular breakout session presenter from our Emerge conference, for a professional development session entitled "Take Charge of Your Career." She covered common career topics such as tips for networking as well as leadership lessons learned from her own successful career. Karen Hill, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, retired in April as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Lexington. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Leader Talk with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
This series features prominent local leaders interviewed by emerging leaders. Leadership and learning go hand in hand and our community’s most interesting leaders have leadership lessons to share on pivoting, leading through change and failing forward. Find out more about these headline-makers’ backgrounds, careers, community impact and plans for the future. Interviewed by Keeneland’s Employee Engagement Manager Betsy May, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Steering Committee. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
This series features prominent local leaders interviewed by emerging leaders. Leadership and learning go hand in hand and our community’s most interesting leaders have leadership lessons to share on pivoting, leading through change and failing forward. Find out more about these headline-makers’ backgrounds, careers, community impact and plans for the future. Interviewed by Keeneland’s Employee Engagement Manager Betsy May, Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Steering Committee. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About Mentoring
This community education event highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are investing in children, students and young professionals who are Lexington’s future leaders. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
This community education event highlighted mentoring programs and relationships that lead to individual success. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills mentees can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Ultimately the practice of mentoring benefits the community because we are investing in children, students and young professionals who are Lexington’s future leaders. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity
Lex Talk About: Local Food Culture and Diversity featured a discussion on the many ingredients that go into making Lexington’s diverse and inclusive food culture. The event provided unique perspectives and challenges faced by immigrant restaurateurs in transforming the Lexington food scene over the year and gave insight into how our group can support these local restaurants and the food industry. Moderated by Vanessa Grossl, who is a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Kentucky studying social and cultural entrepreneurialism and founder of Glocal: Globally Inspired Local Solutions, the event spotlighted the following restaurant owners and chefs: David Laurenvil (Beach House Coffee and Tapas), Mamadou Savané (Sav’s Restaurant & Gourmet Ice Cream/Sav’s Chill), and Tomoka Logan (School Sushi). VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About: Local Food Culture and Diversity featured a discussion on the many ingredients that go into making Lexington’s diverse and inclusive food culture. The event provided unique perspectives and challenges faced by immigrant restaurateurs in transforming the Lexington food scene over the year and gave insight into how our group can support these local restaurants and the food industry. Moderated by Vanessa Grossl, who is a post-baccalaureate student at the University of Kentucky studying social and cultural entrepreneurialism and founder of Glocal: Globally Inspired Local Solutions, the event spotlighted the following restaurant owners and chefs: David Laurenvil (Beach House Coffee and Tapas), Mamadou Savané (Sav’s Restaurant & Gourmet Ice Cream/Sav’s Chill), and Tomoka Logan (School Sushi). VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Lex Talk About: Housing Affordability
This Community Education session included a variety of perspectives from experts working in Lexington’s housing sector, including representatives from local government, real estate, development, and home building. Learn about current housing trends in Lexington’s many neighborhoods, COVID-19’s impact on home sales, and hurdles to responsible residential growth – all topics of interest for emerging leaders looking to invest in residential property. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Speakers included:
This Community Education session included a variety of perspectives from experts working in Lexington’s housing sector, including representatives from local government, real estate, development, and home building. Learn about current housing trends in Lexington’s many neighborhoods, COVID-19’s impact on home sales, and hurdles to responsible residential growth – all topics of interest for emerging leaders looking to invest in residential property. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
Speakers included:
- Dennis Anderson, President, Anderson Communities
- Councilmember James Brown, Council District 1, City of Lexington
- Justin Landon, Chief Executive Officer, Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR)
- David O’Neill, Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator
- Holly Wiedemann, founding principal and President, AU Associates, Inc.
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PAST EMERGING LEADERS OF THE BLUEGRASS EVENTS:
Networking with our Nonprofits
Own Your Career
2022-2023 Season Kickoff: A Day at the Races
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership
2-Part Stress Management Program
Wild Health Founder, Dr. Matt Dawson
"Introverts in Leadership" with Todd Stoltzfus,University of Kentucky
A Morning at Keeneland’s Yearling Sale
Intrapreneruship Lunch and Learn with Awesome Inc.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Networking Happy Hour
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Presents "Policy and Pints"
2021-2022 Season Kickoff - A Morning at Keeneland
"Lex Leader Talk" with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
"Lex Talk About Mentoring"
"Get Your Groove Back – How to Prevent or Re-Energize After Burnout"
"Lex Leader Talk" Series Featuring Ray Daniels (Equity Solutions Group)
“Lex Talk About Housing Affordability,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Perseverance” facilitated by Crinda Franke with ExecuTrain
“Leading Yourself”, part of the Leading in Lex Series with Dr. Virgil Grant
“Lex Talk About Voting”, part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Maximizing Productivity” facilitated by Mark Little with ExecuTrain
“Staying Balanced in a Shifting World” facilitated by Nancy Piatt with ExecuTrain
"Leading in the Community" to help people explore opportunities for service to the community.
"The Enneagram Workshop" facilitated by Dr. Virgil Grant.
“Leading in the Community,” part of the Leading in Lex Series
“Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
Sign up now and purchase your annual Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass access pass to participate in upcoming events.
PAST EMERGING LEADERS OF THE BLUEGRASS EVENTS:
Networking with our Nonprofits
Own Your Career
2022-2023 Season Kickoff: A Day at the Races
Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership
2-Part Stress Management Program
Wild Health Founder, Dr. Matt Dawson
"Introverts in Leadership" with Todd Stoltzfus,University of Kentucky
A Morning at Keeneland’s Yearling Sale
Intrapreneruship Lunch and Learn with Awesome Inc.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Networking Happy Hour
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Presents "Policy and Pints"
2021-2022 Season Kickoff - A Morning at Keeneland
"Lex Leader Talk" with Shannon Bishop Arvin, Keeneland
"Lex Talk About Mentoring"
"Get Your Groove Back – How to Prevent or Re-Energize After Burnout"
"Lex Leader Talk" Series Featuring Ray Daniels (Equity Solutions Group)
“Lex Talk About Housing Affordability,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Perseverance” facilitated by Crinda Franke with ExecuTrain
“Leading Yourself”, part of the Leading in Lex Series with Dr. Virgil Grant
“Lex Talk About Voting”, part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
“Maximizing Productivity” facilitated by Mark Little with ExecuTrain
“Staying Balanced in a Shifting World” facilitated by Nancy Piatt with ExecuTrain
"Leading in the Community" to help people explore opportunities for service to the community.
"The Enneagram Workshop" facilitated by Dr. Virgil Grant.
“Leading in the Community,” part of the Leading in Lex Series
“Lex Talk About Culinary Culture & Diversity,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series
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