Regional Summit | November 20 | Hyatt Regency Lexington
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Join us for the upcoming 2024 Regional Summit presented by Community Trust Bank on Wednesday, November 20 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington (401 W. High Street). Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. The program is from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Summit provides the opportunity for business, community, and local government leaders within the nine-county Bluegrass Region to network with each other, receive updates on the Regional Competitiveness Plan, and learn from industry experts about how we can make Greater LEX more competitive for jobs and talent.
During this full-day event, leaders will hear from Ted Abernathy (Economic Leadership), who will present his annual economic update for the region, how our region is comparing to other competitor metros, trends for workforce and economic development, and progress report on the measurable goals for the Regional Competitiveness Plan. Those goals include increasing the region’s job, wage, and GDP growth rates to the national average, attracting more young professionals to the region, attracting state and federal funding to support infrastructure and advocacy for policies to improve the business climate.
One of the key action items for the Regional Competitiveness Plan this year is creating a new talent attraction website and digital Greater LEX talent marketing campaign to attract more people to the region. Kismet Marketing will provide attendees with overview of the new talent attraction strategy for the Greater LEX, including the new website (www.LookAtLex.com), digital Live/Work ads to target external audiences and how stakeholders can follow the campaign.
Leaders will also be engaged in sessions focused on providing thought leadership and education on other key action items, including:
During this full-day event, leaders will hear from Ted Abernathy (Economic Leadership), who will present his annual economic update for the region, how our region is comparing to other competitor metros, trends for workforce and economic development, and progress report on the measurable goals for the Regional Competitiveness Plan. Those goals include increasing the region’s job, wage, and GDP growth rates to the national average, attracting more young professionals to the region, attracting state and federal funding to support infrastructure and advocacy for policies to improve the business climate.
One of the key action items for the Regional Competitiveness Plan this year is creating a new talent attraction website and digital Greater LEX talent marketing campaign to attract more people to the region. Kismet Marketing will provide attendees with overview of the new talent attraction strategy for the Greater LEX, including the new website (www.LookAtLex.com), digital Live/Work ads to target external audiences and how stakeholders can follow the campaign.
Leaders will also be engaged in sessions focused on providing thought leadership and education on other key action items, including:
- Increasing engagement with national and international businesses and site selectors to attract more jobs.
- Developing a strategy to connect businesses with students to enhance retention of young adults.
- Creating more job-ready sites for businesses throughout the region, including a mega-site business park.
- Advocating for improved policies to assist with housing availability and affordability.
- Improving innovation partnerships between education and business to support community and economic development.
- Elevating marketing outreach to businesses and people who fit strategic targets for job creation and talent attraction.
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MORNING KEYNOTE SPONSOR:
NAME BADGE SPONSOR:
Kentucky811
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
Kinetic By Windstream
GOLD SPONSORS:
Bluegrass Realtors
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Hanna Resource Group
SILVER SPONSORS:
Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky
Kentucky American Water
Kismet Marketing LLC