2022 Regional Summit | Regional Competitiveness Plan
PRESENTED BY:
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.
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
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:
MORNING SPEAKER:
Ted Abernathy Economic Leadership LLC Building a More Competitive Bluegrass Region |
LUNCH SPEAKER:
Katherine Saunders Development Counsellors International Perception & Marketing |
LUNCH SPEAKER:
Robyn Domber Development Counsellors International Perception & Marketing |
AFTERNOON SPEAKER:
Jeff Noel Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Collaborating for Success |
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
LUNCHEON SPONSOR:
MORNING KEYNOTE SPONSOR:
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
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