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Lexington’s Recycling Center Reopens
The city’s Recycle Center has reopened and is once again processing recyclable materials (still no paper, however). Read more
BB&T and SunTrust Banks Announce New Name Following Merger
Following a vote by shareholders and the resolution of other closing conditions, BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks, Inc. will merge to form Truist. Read more
Inaugural State of Downtown to Take Stock of Developing Changes at City's Core
Business professionals and community leaders will gather at the Lexington Opera House on June 19 for an update on the health of downtown Lexington and the status of projects currently underway at the inaugural State of Downtown event. Read more
Nate’s Coffee Sets Up Shop in Downtown Lexington
Nate’s Coffee will open a stand-alone location this Thursday, June 13, across from the newly renovated Courthouse Square and next to Fifth Third Pavilion. Read more
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KSTC Transfers $14.8 Million in Investment Returns to Cabinet for Economic Development
The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC), an entrepreneurial non-profit which operates innovation programs, has transferred $14.8 million in investment returns from the Kentucky Enterprise Fund to the Cabinet for Economic Development. Read more
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Capilouto Named President of the SEC
Capilouto will serve a one-year term after he was elected to the post by his peers at the SEC’s annual spring meeting in Destin, Florida. Read more
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Kentucky Home Sales Stay Steady Despite Near Record-Low Inventory
Although the inventory of homes available for sale in Kentucky has slid to a near-record low of 3.5 months in spring of 2019, sales have not slowed down just yet, according to recently released statistics from Kentucky REALTORS. Read more
Who's Who for June 2019
Career transitions, awards and achievements in the Central Kentucky business community. Read more
Uncertainty Around Banking Hinders Kentucky's Hemp Industry
Representatives of the Kentucky Hemp Industries Association lobby Washington lawmakers for access to federal banking and protections such as crop insurance. Read more
Banking on Success: Local Bankers Share Advice on Small Business Lending
Big plans are often achieved through a series of small steps. Local bankers share ways small business owners can benefit by building lending relationships. Read more
Steel Mill and Co. transforms former Morris Book Shop space into chic fashion outpost
Steel Mill and Co., a lifestyle boutique selling clothing and gifts, is the brainchild of Chandler Rogers, who opened her first boutique at the age of 23 in her hometown of Bowling Green. Read more
The State of Hemp
With robust growth, investment and infrastructure, Kentucky is well-positioned to lead the way through the hazy uncertainties of legalized hemp. Read more
Painted Taco Brings Color, Flavor to Rosemont Garden
Ryan Miller and business partner Damon Coates are readying to open the first Painted Taco at 222 Rosemont Garden. The location is the first in what Miller says will eventually become a nationwide franchise. Read more
Lexmark Names New President and CEO
Lexmark, one of Lexington's largest employers, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has unanimously selected Allen Waugerman as the company's president and chief executive officer. Read more
Board Votes to Move FCPS District Offices to Lexmark Campus Building
The board unanimously authorized the purchase of a 187,000-square-foot office building from Lexmark for $10 million. Located at 450 Park Place on the Russell Cave Road side of the Lexmark campus, the building has been vacant since 2013. Read more
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Alltech, UKHC Partner to Form Lyons Family Life Foundation
Through the philanthropic partnership, Alltech, the Lyons family and UK HealthCare will work together to support lifelong wellness for patients throughout Kentucky. Read more
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Keeneland Mercantile Opens at Downtown's City Center
The Keeneland Association celebrated the opening of its new Keeneland Mercantile retail shop this month in Lexington’s City Center block. Read more
Lexington Suspends Paper Recycling
The Lexington Recycle Center is temporarily suspending the recycling of paper products, effective immediately, citing changes in the global marketplace for recycled materials as the reason. Read more
LaRosa's opens first full-service Lexington store on Richmond Road
Cincinnati-based LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria celebrated the grand opening this week of its new location at 2890 Richmond Road, its first full-service restaurant in the Lexington market. Read more
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