Leadership Central Kentucky
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
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 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 regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
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 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
2020-21 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Leadership Central Kentucky Hears About Key Issues in Fayette Co.
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The Leadership Central Kentucky 2020-21 class presented by LG&E and KU held its Fayette County Day virtually on January 20th. The session began with greetings from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton followed by Columbia Gas President & COO Kimra Cole as the platinum sponsor of the program. After a time of reconnecting and class members sharing what they were hoping to get out of the session, Dr. Virgil Grant led them through a leadership development training focused on the Thinking Wavelength.
Next, the class met John Bevington, Director, Business and Economic Development, LG&E and KU, and Gina Greathouse, Executive Vice President, Economic Development, Commerce Lexington Inc., for a viewing of a recorded panel from The Collective, Regional Summit called, “Economic Development Panel: Future of Job Creation in the Bluegrass Region.” John and Gina were able to provide additional commentary and answer questions related to economic development as a regional approach for class members.
After lunch, VisitLEX joined the class and led the group through a lively trivia game focused on Fayette County. VisitLEX themed prizes were mailed to the winners. Class members were then given an overview of Lexington’s downtown development projects, including the Central Bank Center, the Distillery District and Town Branch Commons. It was exciting to see how projects have moved forward despite the pandemic and learn about the impact they will have on the city and region.
The final content block of the virtual session was a Regional Public Policy Panel moderated by Andi Johnson, Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement, Commerce Lexington Inc. Panelists included Justin Landon (LBAR), Kim Menke (TMMK) and Aldona Valicenti (LFUCG). They covered topics such as workforce development, broadband, housing affordability and economic development. For the final half hour, class members debriefed on the session’s activities and the topic of regionalism as it related to the topics covered throughout the day.
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
The Leadership Central Kentucky 2020-21 class presented by LG&E and KU held its Fayette County Day virtually on January 20th. The session began with greetings from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton followed by Columbia Gas President & COO Kimra Cole as the platinum sponsor of the program. After a time of reconnecting and class members sharing what they were hoping to get out of the session, Dr. Virgil Grant led them through a leadership development training focused on the Thinking Wavelength.
Next, the class met John Bevington, Director, Business and Economic Development, LG&E and KU, and Gina Greathouse, Executive Vice President, Economic Development, Commerce Lexington Inc., for a viewing of a recorded panel from The Collective, Regional Summit called, “Economic Development Panel: Future of Job Creation in the Bluegrass Region.” John and Gina were able to provide additional commentary and answer questions related to economic development as a regional approach for class members.
After lunch, VisitLEX joined the class and led the group through a lively trivia game focused on Fayette County. VisitLEX themed prizes were mailed to the winners. Class members were then given an overview of Lexington’s downtown development projects, including the Central Bank Center, the Distillery District and Town Branch Commons. It was exciting to see how projects have moved forward despite the pandemic and learn about the impact they will have on the city and region.
The final content block of the virtual session was a Regional Public Policy Panel moderated by Andi Johnson, Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement, Commerce Lexington Inc. Panelists included Justin Landon (LBAR), Kim Menke (TMMK) and Aldona Valicenti (LFUCG). They covered topics such as workforce development, broadband, housing affordability and economic development. For the final half hour, class members debriefed on the session’s activities and the topic of regionalism as it related to the topics covered throughout the day.
