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2019 Leadership Visit Presented By:
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Leadership Visit Photos by Bill Straus Photography

Raleigh Summary Report

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2019 Raleigh Leadership Visit SUMMARY REPORT
​CLICK HERE FOR .PDF DOCUMENT

Raleigh Leadership Visit Briefing Book:

Welcome Message
Agenda (as of May 1, 2019)
Speakers (as of May 2, 2019)
About Raleigh (Includes history, maps, facts & figures, and things to do)
Attendees (as of May 3, 2019)
Stay Connected During the Trip

Useful Links About Raleigh:

Raleigh Weather
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
Emerging Issues Commons
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Wake County Economic Development
City of Raleigh

Raleigh Marriott City Center
Whiskey Kitchen

The Merrimon-Wynne House
Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau

About the Trip:

Central KY Delegation Visits Raleigh, North Carolina
On May 8-10, 2019, Commerce Lexington Inc. – the Greater Lexington (KY) Chamber of Commerce – and many of its key community leaders and business professionals embarked on the organization’s annual Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & Trust Co.  About 170 people participated in this year’s trip to Raleigh, North Carolina to study the area’s successes and challenges in the hopes of further enhancing the Bluegrass Region.
 
One of the longest-running and largest intercity visits of its kind among chambers of commerce and economic development groups nationally, Commerce Lexington’s annual trip has influenced many community initiatives and programs, such as the Access Loan small business financing program, Coldstream Research Park, the wildly-popular Thursday Night Live, enhancements in our trail system, improvements in Fayette County Public Schools facilities, and the award-winning EMERGE conference for emerging leaders.

The Lexington delegation began the visit to Raleigh on May 8th at the James B. Hunt Library on the campus of North Carolina State University. The group heard from current Greater Raleigh Chamber President Adrienne Cole and retired President Harvey Schmitt.  Then, Michael Haley, executive director of Wake County Economic Development, talked about what has made Raleigh such an attractive place for business.  During the final session of day one, a panel of speakers discussed the focus of business and education leaders on building a strong talent pipeline for the region.
 
Morning sessions on day two (May 9th) entitled “Regionalism – More Than a Mantra” and “Opportunities for All” were followed by elective lunch and tour opportunities that enabled participants to experience Raleigh in the afternoon. Electives included a downtown Raleigh walking tour, a sightseeing trikke tour, a visit to HQ Raleigh, and a Warehouse District scavenger hunt.  On the final day of the trip (May 10th), the group heard from local economic development consultant Ted Abernathy, and then concluded the trip by reflecting on what participants saw and heard in Raleigh during a session entitled “From Inspiration to Action.”

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Alltech
Crown Castle
Dinsmore
Kentucky Utilities Co.
MCM CPAs & Advisors
McBrayer PLLC
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
WesBanco Bank


OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR:
CHI Saint Joseph Health

BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR:
Hilliard Lyons | Baird

NAME BADGE SPONSOR:
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP

TEXT ALERT / WiFi SPONSOR:
Hanna Resource Group

GOLD SPONSOR:
Lexington Legends
Baptist Health Lexington

CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
Friends of Coal

BANK DINNER SPONSORS:
Central Bank & Trust Co.
CHASE / J.P. Morgan
Community Trust Bank
Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Co.
Fifth Third Bank
Forcht Bank
Kentucky Bank
PNC Bank
Republic Bank
Traditional Bank
​U.S. Bank
WealthSouth
WesBanco Bank

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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
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    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Business & Education Network
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
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    • Leadership Visit >
      • Grand Rapids 2023
      • Impact
      • Past Trips >
        • Tampa-St. Petersburg 2022
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
    • Portugal 2023
    • Regional Summit
    • Washington Fly-In
    • Salute to Small Business >
      • Nominate a Business
      • Award Categories
      • Small Business Awards Application
      • Past Award Winners
  • Connect
    • Become a Member
    • Peer Programming >
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      • Peer Groups
    • 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
    • Ambassador Program