Business Lexington February 2017
Building on bourbon’s success: A conversation with Kentucky Distillers' Association's Kristin Baldwin
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s director of governmental and regulatory affairs Kristin Baldwin guides growth of America’s Native Spirit to new heights here and around the world. Read more
Lexington-based CRM Cos. manages success in varied fields
The varied and exciting path to success for Craig Turner, founder and CEO of Lexington-based company CRM Cos., has taken him from sports to government to chicken tenders. Read more
Six Lexington projects named finalists in latest Knight Cities Challenge competition
Six Lexington-based proposals have made the cut as finalists for the third annual Knight Cities Challenge, a competition that provides $5 million in funding to be shared among winning ideas for improving Knight Foundation communities. Read more
CreativeMornings lands in Lexington, highlighting innovation and inspiration
This month, local organizers announced that Lexington will join the ranks of 157 cities worldwide to establish its own chapter of the wildly popular global series CreativeMornings, a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Read more
Community Ventures preps major revitalization project for historic East End neighborhood
This spring, CVC will break ground on a new mixed-use development in the East End, including a three-story, 90,000-square-foot building connecting to the existing Community Ventures structure on the corner of Third Street and Midland Avenue. Read more
Franchise Fruition
With the sale of Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Lexington-based Greer Cos. reaps reward of years of hard work. Read more
Big Shoes to Fill
Longtime employee Melody Marshall has taken over ownership of John’s Run/Walk Shop franchise. Read more
Goodfellas Distillery and district heat up
Housed in a former distillery building on the James E. Pepper campus, Goodfellas Distillery is the latest marquee attraction for the bustling east side Distillery District and a crowning achievement for founders Alex Coats and Eric Boggs. Read more
COMING SOON: Chocolate Holler
The crew at A Cup of Common Wealth prepares to launch new spot centered on chocolate and community Read more