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What makes Lexington, Kentucky, unique is its variety – the variety of its landscape, educational opportunities, health care choices, employment options, family activities, arts and culture, businesses, and economy.  Our region is among the smartest, most affordable, job friendly, entrepreneurial, most inspiring, and innovative places in America.

The Lexington region’s economic success comes largely from its diverse economy, which has been mentioned by multiple national sources. The region serves as a health care, retail, and cultural center for both Central and Eastern Kentucky. Employment is dispersed among government, education and healthcare, retail trade, manufacturing, professional and business services, and construction.  As a result of these diverse opportunities, Lexington’s unemployment rate is typically lower than the rest of the state and nation.

Our city’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem cultivates ideas and opportunities by leveraging a culture of innovation and strong support structure that helps young companies grow. In 2021, startups created created 110 new jobs, raised $52.1 million in capital, and generated $77.5 million in revenue. They also reported an average salary of $64,000 for full-time jobs and employed 623 people in Lexington and Central Kentucky. 

A lot has been happening here in recent years – from streetscape improvements to new and enhanced bike and walking trails to many hospital expansions to a rapidly-growing high-tech sector. There’s a perception among many residents here that Lexington is on the move, and the city you are experiencing today is far different than that of even a decade ago.  The downtown area continues to see enhancements, from the nearly completed expansion of Central Bank Center (convention center) and upgrades to Rupp Arena, the City Center Complex, the ever-evolving Distillery District, a new mixed-use facility in the East End called The MET, and the Town Branch Park, which is coming soon behind Rupp Arena.

​Lexington has been named among the best cities for college graduates (#6), young professionals (#10), and most affordable for an early retirement (#5).  Whether you’re coming here to live, work, start a business, or play, you’ll find the Bluegrass full of charm and hospitality.  It’s an experience like no other, and you’ll find yourself wanting to come back again and again or perhaps you’ll just decide to stay.

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  • About
    • Message from the Board Chair
    • President's Message
    • Top Investors
    • Board of Directors
    • Racial Equity Pledge
    • Staff Directory
    • Find Our Offices | Parking
    • NEWS
  • Do Business
    • Business Directory
    • Economic Development
    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Business & Education Network
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Discounts
      • HealthSolutions >
        • Broker Toolkit
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
    • Relocation Guide
    • Job Openings
    • Getting Around
    • Demographics
    • Cost of Living
    • Lexington History
    • Lexington Rankings
    • Education >
      • Public Education
      • Private Education
    • Health Care
  • Advocacy
    • About Public Policy
    • Your Government >
      • Local
      • State
      • Federal
    • Policy Statements & Key Issues
  • Events
    • Commerce Lexington Events Calendar
    • Community Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • An Evening With Commerce Lexington
    • Greece Trip 2022
    • EMERGE 2022 >
      • EMERGE Schedule
    • Leadership Visit >
      • Tampa-St. Petersburg 2022
      • Impact
      • Past Trips >
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
    • Regional Summit
    • Salute to Small Business >
      • Event Schedule
      • Nominate a Business
      • Award Categories
      • Small Business Awards Application
      • Past Award Winners
  • Connect
    • Become a Member (JOIN)
    • Member News
    • Business Owners Advisory Boards
    • Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass
    • Leadership Development >
      • Leadership Lexington >
        • Application
        • Class Roster
        • Class Projects
        • Steering Committee
        • Alumni
      • Leadership Central Kentucky >
        • Class Roster
        • Board of Directors
        • LCK Alumni
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Ambassador Program
    • Winner's Circle >
      • Upcoming WC Events
      • Online Mall