Perspectives from Dynamic Women in the Legal Profession on Working & Living in Greater LEX7/23/2024
Written By: Violet Ferguson, Public Policy Intern As Commerce Lexington’s Public Policy Intern, I embarked on a project to interview and highlight successful women in the legal profession working in Greater LEX, who are also actively engaged with Commerce Lexington and supporting the Lexington business community. During my internship, I interviewed five attorneys with varying levels of experience and types of practice areas, including Amelia Adams, Cassidy Rosenthal, Anne-Tyler Morgan, Keeana Boarman, Kimberly O’Donnell, and Judge Melissa Murphy. I asked them questions regarding the nature of their jobs, their education and experience, and what they love most about living and working in Greater LEX. Most importantly, I wanted to get their advice for aspiring attorneys and young women entering the workforce.
Delegation Advocates for Greater Lexington’s Federal Priorities During Washington, D.C. Fly-In7/18/2024
Last week, 40 regional business and community leaders traveled to the nation’s capital for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky to act as policy ambassadors for the nine-county Bluegrass Region. During the July 9-11 visit, leaders from Greater LEX met with members of Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation and staff about priority issues to enhance regional competitiveness and policies that support the ongoing Regional Competitiveness Plan.
Greater Lex leaders engaged with U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, U.S. Representative Andy Barr (KY-6), U.S. Representative James Comer (KY-1), U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-2), and U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey (KY-3). Karen Kelly, chief of staff for U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, briefed the group on behalf of the Congressman who was finalizing House appropriation bills. Given the leadership roles and key committee assignments (appropriations, energy and commerce, financial services, government oversight and transportation), Kentucky’s Congressional delegation is positioned to be highly influential and effective for Central Kentucky interests. ![]() On July 10-11, more than 35 regional business and community leaders will travel to the nation’s capital for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky. During the two-day visit, leaders from Greater LEX will meet with members of Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation and staff about priority issues to enhance regional competitiveness and support the ongoing Regional Competitiveness Plan. In addition, participants will hear from various leaders and policy experts about key issues such as tax and regulatory reform, economic development, transportation infrastructure, broadband, housing affordability, energy policies and workforce issues. One of the seven key action items of the Regional Competitiveness Plan is increasing state and federal investments within the Bluegrass Region for infrastructure and economic development needs and advocating for policy changes that improve the business climate. One priority for this year’s Fly-In is advocating for infrastructure investments to support increasing shovel-ready sites for jobs in the region and learning how the region can more successfully leverage federal grant opportunities to support regional initiatives. Attendees on the trip are diverse and represent various sectors of the regional economy such as government, banking, health care, non-profit, education, manufacturing, energy, and professional services. Members of the delegation act as “policy ambassadors” for Greater LEX. They share the issue concerns of the business community with members of Congress, and advocate for policies or projects aimed at making the region a better place to live and work. Commerce Lexington President and CEO, Bob Quick, said, “It’s important that representatives from throughout our region go to Washington together to both advocate for priorities and learn about critical issues from our Congressional delegation, because projects and issues in other counties directly impact Fayette County and vice versa. It’s also easier for Congressional leaders to get a focused inventory of the important needs of the Greater LEX region.” The D.C. Fly-In is organized by Commerce Lexington with assistance from the Greater LEX Regional Policy Group in formulating the federal policy agenda. The Regional Policy Group includes business, community, and government leaders within the nine-county region of Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Montgomery, Scott, and Woodford counties. A detailed agenda for the Fly-In and the regional policy priorities are posted ON-LINE HERE. ![]() Commerce Lexington is proud to announce the addition of our new Public Policy Intern, Violet Ferguson. Throughout a six-week period this summer, Violet will be actively involved in policy-focused projects led by Andi Johnson, which aim to build technical skills and foster networking opportunities. We are excited about the perspective that Violet will gain and provide to Commerce Lexington this summer. Violet’s Personal Bio is available below. Commerce Lexington's Access Loan Program Surpasses $25 Million in Loans Secured for Small Businesses6/13/2024
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