Business
Theresa Stanley
“Year of Music in Kentucky” Takes Center Stage on Cover of Official Visitor’s Guide 2020
Kentucky’s 2020 official visitor’s guide celebrates musical success across the state as music festivals continue to be a major tourism draw. Read more
Jan 14, 2020
Graphic by Kevin Puckett, KY NSF EPSCoR
UK, Transy join other KY schools in $24 million collaborative to boost advanced manufacturing
The University of Kentucky, Transylvania University and six other Kentucky colleges and universities have been awarded a five-year, $24 million grant to spur advanced manufacturing technology and robotics. Read more
Jan 14, 2020
Veteran Lexington Restaurant Pro Bringing New Concept to Chevy Chase
Bella Café and Grille, a new "everyday dining" restaurant from Kuni Toyoda, is set to open in the former Le Matin Bakery. Read more
Jan 14, 2020
Theresa Stanley
Lexington City Center Hotels Officially Open
Local and state officials join in the official ribbon cutting of the The Lexington Marriott City Center and Residence Inn Lexington City Center hotels. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
While Convention Center Expansion Rolls On, Rupp Kept Rocking in 2019
Rupp Arena hosted 33 public ticketed, non-UK Basketball events with 313,000 tickets sold over an eight-month window in 2019, despite a four month closure from mid-June through early October. Read more
Jan 7, 2020
BizLex Q&A: Linda Gorton
Lexington’s mayor Linda Gorton reflects on her first year in office, forging community connections and laying the groundwork for the way ahead. Read more
Dec 31, 2019
Traditional Bank CEO William “Bill” Alverson announces his retirement
William “Bill” Alverson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Traditional Bank, has announced that he is retiring at the end of 2019. He will remain on the Traditional Bank board of directors and will continue to serve the bank in a business development Read more
Dec 31, 2019
Planning for the Unknown: Local Financial Advisors Offer Insight on Health Planning for Retirement
There are a wealth of options when it comes to covering health care costs in retirement. Several local financial advisors offer their insight. Read more
Dec 19, 2019
Speaking for Business: Ashli Watts Takes the Lead at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Ashli Watts, new president and CEO of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, says workforce development, infrastructure and the opioid crisis are top priorities in 2020 Read more
Dec 19, 2019
Kentucky Chamber Opioid Response Program Focuses on Recovery-Friendly Culture, Resources for Businesses
Ashley McCarty, employment specialist at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Workforce Center, advises business owners who are struggling with the workforce challenges of Kentucky's opioid crisis. Read more
Dec 19, 2019
