Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
Expanding the capacity of emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Central Kentucky
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Upcoming Events & Programming
2021-2022 Season Kickoff - A Morning at Keeneland
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass will kick off the 2021-2022 season on April 27th with an exclusive event for Annual Pass holders at Keeneland. This will be an opportunity for our emerging leaders to safely come together to experience the breath taking views and scenes at Keeneland during morning workouts on the track. Keeneland Hospitality breakfast boxes and beverages will be available for guests to enjoy, along with learning how to place a winning bet and tips to handicap the Derby from a Keeneland BETologist. The morning will conclude as the group gathers for a presentation in Keeneland’s world renowned Sales Pavilion to celebrate all that was accomplished in 2020 and introduce what’s ahead for the program in the coming year. The morning will be thoughtfully planned to align with health and safety protocols. This event is open to passholders only. RSVP is required.
Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass will kick off the 2021-2022 season on April 27th with an exclusive event for Annual Pass holders at Keeneland. This will be an opportunity for our emerging leaders to safely come together to experience the breath taking views and scenes at Keeneland during morning workouts on the track. Keeneland Hospitality breakfast boxes and beverages will be available for guests to enjoy, along with learning how to place a winning bet and tips to handicap the Derby from a Keeneland BETologist. The morning will conclude as the group gathers for a presentation in Keeneland’s world renowned Sales Pavilion to celebrate all that was accomplished in 2020 and introduce what’s ahead for the program in the coming year. The morning will be thoughtfully planned to align with health and safety protocols. This event is open to passholders only. RSVP is required.
Not yet a pass holder, but interested? Contact Kristin Taylor ([email protected]) for questions or purchase a pass HERE.
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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.
Lex Leader December Talk with Ray Daniels, President & CEO of Equity Solutions Group and Commerce Lex. Board Chair
The first in our Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass program series called “Lex Leader Talks”, 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. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
MORE ABOUT RAY:
Raymond Daniels is a consummate professional and entrepreneur who has spent 26 years serving many corporate level roles for Waffle House, Inc., including Disaster Relief Manager for Operations, Director of Diversity and Minority Affairs, Senior Vice President of Operations, and owner/operator of a 13-unit franchise. He serves on multiple boards including the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Lexington (Chairman), Community Ventures Corporation, Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County School Board (Vice Chairman), and the Kentucky State Tourism Board. Lastly, Daniels is a newly appointed member of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
The first in our Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass program series called “Lex Leader Talks”, 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. VISIT HERE TO WATCH
MORE ABOUT RAY:
Raymond Daniels is a consummate professional and entrepreneur who has spent 26 years serving many corporate level roles for Waffle House, Inc., including Disaster Relief Manager for Operations, Director of Diversity and Minority Affairs, Senior Vice President of Operations, and owner/operator of a 13-unit franchise. He serves on multiple boards including the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Lexington (Chairman), Community Ventures Corporation, Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County School Board (Vice Chairman), and the Kentucky State Tourism Board. Lastly, Daniels is a newly appointed member of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ELBG has taken our events virtually. 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 VIRTUAL EVENTS:
"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
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ELBG has taken our events virtually. 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 VIRTUAL EVENTS:
"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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