Signature Events:
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An Evening with Commerce LexingtonCommerce Lexington’s premier annual gathering brings together the region’s business and community leaders to celebrate progress, recognize impact, and look ahead to the future. Held each January, this signature event highlights key achievements from the past year while setting the tone for continued growth and collaboration across Central Kentucky.
The evening features prestigious awards honoring outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and community impact, along with remarks from organizational leadership that inspire momentum for the year ahead. |
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Adapt. Compete. Grow. A Forum for Business GrowthThe Adapt. Compete. Grow. (ACG) Business Forum is designed to help business leaders sharpen strategy, strengthen connections, and position for long-term success. This dynamic experience features insights from a local small business panel, followed by an inspiring keynote from Daron K. Roberts.
Attendees will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives on collaboration, and actionable strategies to adapt quickly, compete effectively, and drive growth in an ever-changing business landscape. |
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Leadership VisitCommerce Lexington’s annual Leadership Visit brings together business and community leaders for an immersive, multi-day experience in a peer city. Each year, participants explore a different destination to gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and learn best practices that can be applied to the continued growth of the Greater Lexington region.
The 2026 InterCity Visit will travel to Des Moines, offering a unique opportunity to engage with local leaders, discover innovative initiatives, and strengthen regional collaboration. |
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Washington, D.C. Fly-inMore than 50 regional business and community leaders will travel to Washington, D.C. for the annual Fly-In hosted by Commerce Lexington, presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky. The three-day visit brings leaders together with federal policymakers and Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation to advocate for priorities that move the Greater Lexington region forward
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Salute to Small BusinessAt the Salute to Small Business Awards hosted by Commerce Lexington and presented by Forcht Bank, DV8 Kitchen & Bakery was named the 2025 Small Business of the Year. The week-long celebration honored local entrepreneurs and organizations making a meaningful impact across the Greater Lexington business community.
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Regional SummitThe Regional Summit hosted by Commerce Lexington and presented by Community Trust Bank brought together business and government leaders from across the nine-county Bluegrass Region to connect, collaborate, and discuss strategies to strengthen Greater Lexington’s competitiveness for jobs and talent. The full-day event featured updates on the Regional Competitiveness Plan, industry insights, and a “State of the Region” presentation from Ted Abernathy with Economic Leadership.
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