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​2022 Regional Summit  |  Regional Competitiveness Plan

PRESENTED BY:
Community Trust logo
The Regional Summit (Nov. 30) provided the opportunity for influential public and private sector leaders within our nine-county economic development region to come together and learn how we can make Central Kentucky more economically competitive for jobs and talent.   In a post pandemic world where businesses and people can live and work from almost anywhere, building a stronger region has never been more important.  During the full day event, leaders heard from national economic development experts about our region’s strengths, challenges in a post-pandemic world and our opportunities for growth.   Leaders were also engaged in breakout sessions focused on the initial key “action items” to building a more competitive region.  Through this event, businesses and community leaders got a better understanding of regional issues, and were engaged in solutions to build a more competitive region!  If you are interested in being involved in any of the action items outlined in the Regional Competitiveness Plan, contact Andi Johnson. 
Materials:
Regional Competitiveness Plan
Regional Summit Briefing Booklet
Presentations:
Ted Abernathy Morning Keynote
Economic Development Breakout - Ron Bunch
DCI Luncheon Keynote
DCI Talent Breakout Session
Policy Breakout Session - Housing
Secretary Jeff Noel Afternoon Keynote

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Ted Abernathy
MORNING SPEAKER:
Ted Abernathy
Economic Leadership LLC
​Building a More Competitive Bluegrass Region
Katherine Saunders
LUNCH SPEAKER:
Katherine Saunders
Development Counsellors International
​Perception & Marketing
Robyn Domber
LUNCH SPEAKER:
Robyn Domber
Development Counsellors International
​Perception & Marketing
Jeff Noel
AFTERNOON SPEAKER:
Jeff Noel
Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet Secretary
​Collaborating for Success
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
KU logo
Wesbanco logo
LUNCHEON SPONSOR:
More Than a Bakery
MORNING KEYNOTE SPONSOR:
Republic Bank logo
RECEPTION SPONSOR:
South Central Bank

BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSORS:
AT&T Kentucky
​Bluegrass REALTORS®
Hanna Resource Group

NAME BADGE SPONSOR:
East Kentucky Power Cooperative

CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
Kinetic By Windstream

GOLD SPONSORS:
Eastern Kentucky University
Vaughn & Melton, A JMT Company


SILVER SPONSORS:
Dan Cummins Auto Group
Kentucky American Water
​Toyota Kentucky


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      • Leadership Central Kentucky >
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