Business
Lexington closes playgrounds, sporting areas
In Lexington’s latest move to comply with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order and to protect the health of citizens, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton closed local playgrounds, golf courses and close-contact sports areas. Read more
Mar 30, 2020
Direct-to-consumer service launched to help local farms weather UK dining closures
Farms participating in the direct-to-consumer service, provided by Creation Gardens, include Elmwood Stock Farm, Marksbury Farm, Mount Pleasant Farm, Mulberry Ridge Farm, Prayer Mountain Farm and Salad Days Farm. Read more
Mar 30, 2020
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Small businesses hit by COVID look to resources for community-based strength and support
CEDIK and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, both housed in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, are two places to which small-business owners in the state can turn. Read more
Mar 30, 2020
Restaurant Workers Relief Program Launches in Lexington
Geared to help service industry workers whose livelihoods have been affected by COVID-19, the program will offer no-cost meals and supplies to service industry workers in Read more
Mar 27, 2020
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Kentucky small businesses: Apply now for COVID-related disaster relief loans
THE SBA's Economic Impact Disaster Loan (EIDL) program offers up to $2 million in low-interest disaster relief loans for small businesses statewide that have been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
Mar 23, 2020
Trials and Tribulations
As the governor’s office works to minimize the impacts of a global pandemic in Kentucky, newly appointed chief of staff and general counsel La Tasha Buckner’s experience navigating high-stakes cases proves vital. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
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BizLex Q&A with Jennifer Mossotti
Councilmember Jennifer Mossotti is helping Lexington “Break the Bronze Ceiling”with unveiling of new statue downtown celebrating women’s accomplishments. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
Theresa Stanley
After 25 years, CD Central Continues to Keep Up with the Times
Despite an ever-changing marketplace that has seen its competition dwindle, the independently owned CD Central continues to innovate and serve its eclectic clientele of music aficionados after 25 years in business. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
Heather Chapman
Bluegrass Integrated Communications Celebrates 45 Years
Through its willingness to evolve with the times while remaining rooted in service, Bluegrass Integrated Communications is thriving after 45 years in business. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
Growing More Growers
Seedleaf expands mission to provide local community gardeners with space, skills and support to take their bounty to market. Read more
Mar 20, 2020
