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Hilton Lexington Downtown Undergoes $8 Million Upgrade
The Hilton Lexington Downtown has launched an $8 million renovation project, aimed at bringing upgraded guest rooms and more dining options to the downtown hotel by spring 2020. Read more
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Transylvania University Names New President
Brien Lewis will be the 27th president to serve as president of Transylvania University. Founded in 1780, Transy is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country, with approximately 1,000 students. Read more
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History Made at Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale
Gabby Gaudet becomes first female to announce pedigrees at Keeneland (or any other Thoroughbred auction in North America) during the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale. Read more
Central Bank Secures Naming Rights For Expanding Downtown Convention Center Complex
Lexington Center Corporation has announced a landmark naming rights agreement with Central Bank to rebrand its expanding downtown convention, meeting, sports and entertainment complex as Central Bank Center. Read more
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Husband-And-Wife Physicians Bring New Concierge Option to Downtown Lexington
Ryan Brown, MD, and Cady Brown, MD, decided to go old-school with their internal medicine practice by establishing Downtown Drs. Brown, a small, independently owned practice with the modern twist of membership-based concierge medicine. Read more
New Restaurants Bring Creative Concepts and Cuisine to Lexington’s Dining Scene
McLeod's Coffee House, The Wok Asian Cafe, and East End Tap and Table bring some fresh perspectives to the Lexington restaurant scene. Read more
Defining the Gig Economy
In Lexington, evidence suggests the number of freelancers and independent contractors is growing. Just how much, however, can be difficult to quantify. Read more
The Much-Maligned Hyphen
Grammarians at North Carolina State University contend that hyphenation is “the most complicated and perverse issue in editorial style.” Read more
Drew Purcell
Sav’s Owner Brings Ice Cream and African Cuisine to Colorful New Home on Main Street
For Mamadou “Sav” Savane, the relocation of Sav's Grill to Main Street brings a chance to apply the lessons learned from more than a decade in the local restaurant business and reconnect his native African cuisine with his Lexington home. Read more
Pat Dalbey, LEX18 GM, to retire in January
In December, Pat Dalbey, LEX18’s vice president and general manager, announced his retirement from the station, effective January 10. Read more
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