Leadership Lexington
Applications for the Leadership Lexington 2020-2021 class will become available on April 15, 2020. They will be due on May 15, 2020.
Attention Leadership Lexington Alums: Help Us Stay Connected to You
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Stout at (859) 226-1610.
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Stout at (859) 226-1610.
"Leadership Lexington is by far the best program that I have ever participated in! The friends and connections that I have made are life-long and so rewarding! I'm very thankful for the continued opportunities to remain active with the program. Thank you!"
Bradley Stevenson
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
2019-20 Program Presented By:
Orientation Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
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NAME BADGE SPONSOR
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Economic Development Day Session Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia
Leadership Lex. Gets Inside Look at Economic Development Process
Recap by Kristin Taylor, Commerce Lexington Inc.
Economic Development Day started a little different then other previous Leadership Lexington day sessions as the class mourned the sudden passing of their fellow classmate, Anita Franklin. Time was spent reflecting on class memories, the impact she had on the community and how she was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her legacy will live on with the continuation of her project and passion, “Lex Bank Smart.”
Jenny Minier, University of Kentucky Professor of Economics, kicked off the day at Blue Grass Regional Marketplace with an overview of the local economy including how Fayette County/Kentucky compares to the U.S. in unemployment, household income, and education levels. The class also learned about the strengths and weaknesses Lexington has that will impact the future of our city.
Leadership Lexington then heard from a panel on Workforce Development moderated by Tony Bonner from Dinsmore. Panelists included Michael Baer, Fusioncorp; Wells Bullard, Bullard; Dennis Lawrence, Clark Material Handling; and Kim Menke, Toyota. The panel addressed workforce needs, efforts for talent attraction/retention, the importance of workforce education, diversity challenges and regionalism.
The class then had the opportunity to hear from an agriculture panel moderated by Dr. Robert Houtz of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. John Mahan, Sodworks and Mark Gifford, Agtech, focused primarily on the hemp industry and the challenges that the industry has faced.
After lunch, participants relocated to Dinsmore, where they heard from Gina Greathouse, Executive Vice President of Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development, on the economic development process.
The class then broke into groups to participate in an Economic Development Simulation, where they were assigned to either a company or a community. The purpose of the simulation is for each ‘company’ to choose the best ‘community’ for their economic development project and for each ‘community’ to choose the best ‘company’ for their location. Each group was assigned a Regional Economic Development Representative to provide their hands-on knowledge of what typically happens in Central Kentucky. Mentors included Terri Bradshaw, Todd Denham, Brad Thomas, Lucas Witt and Ryan Kaffenberger.
Recap by Kristin Taylor, Commerce Lexington Inc.
Economic Development Day started a little different then other previous Leadership Lexington day sessions as the class mourned the sudden passing of their fellow classmate, Anita Franklin. Time was spent reflecting on class memories, the impact she had on the community and how she was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her legacy will live on with the continuation of her project and passion, “Lex Bank Smart.”
Jenny Minier, University of Kentucky Professor of Economics, kicked off the day at Blue Grass Regional Marketplace with an overview of the local economy including how Fayette County/Kentucky compares to the U.S. in unemployment, household income, and education levels. The class also learned about the strengths and weaknesses Lexington has that will impact the future of our city.
Leadership Lexington then heard from a panel on Workforce Development moderated by Tony Bonner from Dinsmore. Panelists included Michael Baer, Fusioncorp; Wells Bullard, Bullard; Dennis Lawrence, Clark Material Handling; and Kim Menke, Toyota. The panel addressed workforce needs, efforts for talent attraction/retention, the importance of workforce education, diversity challenges and regionalism.
The class then had the opportunity to hear from an agriculture panel moderated by Dr. Robert Houtz of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. John Mahan, Sodworks and Mark Gifford, Agtech, focused primarily on the hemp industry and the challenges that the industry has faced.
After lunch, participants relocated to Dinsmore, where they heard from Gina Greathouse, Executive Vice President of Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development, on the economic development process.
The class then broke into groups to participate in an Economic Development Simulation, where they were assigned to either a company or a community. The purpose of the simulation is for each ‘company’ to choose the best ‘community’ for their economic development project and for each ‘community’ to choose the best ‘company’ for their location. Each group was assigned a Regional Economic Development Representative to provide their hands-on knowledge of what typically happens in Central Kentucky. Mentors included Terri Bradshaw, Todd Denham, Brad Thomas, Lucas Witt and Ryan Kaffenberger.
