2025-26 Leadership Central KY Applications Available Now; Due by June 13th

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​While county lines serve as boundaries for governments, business and economies continue to expand across those lines and impact other areas.  Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional leadership development program that aims to provide participants with leadership development and opportunities to build relationships, gain an understanding of issues facing the region, and increase community awareness.
 
Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together. The class selection is made by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board of Directors, which seeks to put together a diverse class – professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Approximately 25 to 30 individuals will be selected to participate in the program. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.

Commerce Lexington’s Director of Leadership Development, Tyra Harbut, said, “Leadership Central Kentucky is a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the regionalism concept by learning more about the uniqueness of each county and the challenges they face. The connectedness for participants spans county lines and adds to the collaborative spirit we see across Greater Lexington’s ongoing Regional Competitiveness Plan.”
 
A mandatory Orientation will kick off the program August 21 – 22 and thereafter from 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, health services, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. The topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises, and class discussions.
 
HOW TO APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP CENTRAL KENTUCKY:
Applications for the 2025-26 Leadership Central Kentucky program are available on-line now at www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com, with completed applications due by Friday, June 13, 2025. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, or Woodford. For more information, contact Tyra Harbut, Director of Leadership Development.