Leadership Central Kentucky
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program off the third Thursday and Friday in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism, . These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program off the third Thursday and Friday in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism, . These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
- Broaden perspectives and understanding of the Bluegrass Region
- Meet local, regional and state leaders
- Develop and expand network of contacts
- Visit county sites and facilities
- Gain exposure to both current county and regional issues and developments
- Build friendships and working relationships with class members
2019-20 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Kentucky American Water
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Day Session Sponsors:
Kentucky Bank
Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce
Chris Jones, Videographer & Mortgage Consultant
Kentucky American Water
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Day Session Sponsors:
Kentucky Bank
Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce
Chris Jones, Videographer & Mortgage Consultant
Leadership Central Kentucky Visits, Learns About Bourbon County
Recap by Melia Hord, Melia Realty Group at Keller Williams Bluegrass
Traveling down the most expensive highway in the United States, known to most Kentuckians as “Paris Pike,” the 25 emerging leaders of the Leadership Central Kentucky program soaked up a full day in Bourbon County, learning and appreciating the history and accolades of this part of our region.
The day began with breakfast at the historic Trackside Depot constructed in 1882. Paris businesswoman Dottie Spears shared the details of her renovation process to restore this landmark into a thriving local favorite, while preserving the history of Bourbon County with memorabilia inside.
After breakfast, the group traveled to Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick to learn how personal branding, digital marketing and a company-wide focus on the ultimate client experience led the dealership to be ranked as one of the top dealerships in the country. Sean Hays reminded the class not to limit ourselves by geographical boundaries…and instead just “get social.” As the class sang the familiar Dan Cummins tune, they headed to the world famous Claiborne Farm, which has raised six of the 13 Triple Crown winners and is the final resting place for 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Everyone walked away with big smiles after getting to interact with War Front, a Thoroughbred horse that currently holds the most expensive stud fees.
Hunt Brothers Pizza & Pizza Wholesale of Lexington then hosted the group for a working lunch to focus on the work/life balance. As a company that integrates faith into its business mission, while providing the ultimate working experience, the group dug deep into their Myers-Briggs test for self analysis and how to effectively managing their personalities to be great leaders.
Rich in agriculture, Bourbon County farmers are becoming a leader for hemp growth and production, which led to a unique look at this growing industry at Sodworks at Mahan Farms. Partnering up with AgTech and local nursery Color Point, its hemp operation stretches over 1,800 acres and includes 24 growers with plans for expansion.
The day and the life of Bourbon County ended perfectly at Hartfield & Co, the first bourbon distillery in the county. The Art of Craft Distilling was led by Andrew Buchanan of Hartfield & Company/Prichard & Bail followed by a tasting and private tour of the distillery. The leaders closed a fun, learning-based day with a debriefing and great networking.
Recap by Melia Hord, Melia Realty Group at Keller Williams Bluegrass
Traveling down the most expensive highway in the United States, known to most Kentuckians as “Paris Pike,” the 25 emerging leaders of the Leadership Central Kentucky program soaked up a full day in Bourbon County, learning and appreciating the history and accolades of this part of our region.
The day began with breakfast at the historic Trackside Depot constructed in 1882. Paris businesswoman Dottie Spears shared the details of her renovation process to restore this landmark into a thriving local favorite, while preserving the history of Bourbon County with memorabilia inside.
After breakfast, the group traveled to Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick to learn how personal branding, digital marketing and a company-wide focus on the ultimate client experience led the dealership to be ranked as one of the top dealerships in the country. Sean Hays reminded the class not to limit ourselves by geographical boundaries…and instead just “get social.” As the class sang the familiar Dan Cummins tune, they headed to the world famous Claiborne Farm, which has raised six of the 13 Triple Crown winners and is the final resting place for 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Everyone walked away with big smiles after getting to interact with War Front, a Thoroughbred horse that currently holds the most expensive stud fees.
Hunt Brothers Pizza & Pizza Wholesale of Lexington then hosted the group for a working lunch to focus on the work/life balance. As a company that integrates faith into its business mission, while providing the ultimate working experience, the group dug deep into their Myers-Briggs test for self analysis and how to effectively managing their personalities to be great leaders.
Rich in agriculture, Bourbon County farmers are becoming a leader for hemp growth and production, which led to a unique look at this growing industry at Sodworks at Mahan Farms. Partnering up with AgTech and local nursery Color Point, its hemp operation stretches over 1,800 acres and includes 24 growers with plans for expansion.
The day and the life of Bourbon County ended perfectly at Hartfield & Co, the first bourbon distillery in the county. The Art of Craft Distilling was led by Andrew Buchanan of Hartfield & Company/Prichard & Bail followed by a tasting and private tour of the distillery. The leaders closed a fun, learning-based day with a debriefing and great networking.
