Kentucky Chamber, Anthem celebrate five years of affordable heath coverage access for Bluegrass workers
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Kentucky Chamber are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their landmark partnership, ChamberAdvantage, an innovative health plan that has transformed access to affordable health coverage for small businesses across the Commonwealth. “At a time when affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing both […]
Launch your teaching career through the Louisville Teacher Residency program
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools is actively recruiting future educators for its Louisville Teacher Residency (LTR) program, a one-year, paid pathway to earning teacher certification while gaining hands-on classroom experience. Designed for individuals with limited or no prior teaching experience, the residency allows participants to earn a Master of Arts in […]
VIDEO: The I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement project ramps up ahead of full interstate closure
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky This summer’s temporary I-65 closure isn’t just about construction — it’s about rebuilding critical infrastructure that keeps Louisville moving. Learn why the closures are happening, what improvements are coming and what it means for the future of our city at i65centralcorridor.com.
Champions Blue Board reviews Kroger Field enhancement plan to strengthen long‑term revenue and competitiveness
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Champions Blue LLC. Board of Governors reviewed a series of strategic enhancements to Kroger Field during its January meeting on Thursday, marking an important next step in increasing revenues required for Kentucky Athletics to continue competing at the highest level in a rapidly evolving college athletics landscape. The $25 […]
Jefferson Community and Technical College opens Center for Science and Discovery
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Science and Discovery, marking a significant milestone in the college’s multi-year Jefferson Rising campus revitalization project. The 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art STEM facility features modern classrooms and cutting-edge laboratories designed to support hands-on learning and prepare students for today’s evolving workforce. The center is located at 640 […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery welcomes guests to 27th annual “Holidays at the Trace” celebration
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The magic of the holidays has returned to Buffalo Trace Distillery for the 27th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. From December 4 – 31, guests can enjoy festive holiday lights and decor, shop for brand–new retail holiday offerings and experience the excitement of the Distillery’s signature evening event – […]
Thriving Together: Republic Bank and its partners celebrate new milestones
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Staying true to its mission, Republic Bank continues to make an impact by enabling the communities it serves to thrive. In collaboration with local partners, the Louisville-based community bank celebrated the launch of new developments throughout September. Last month, Republic Bank leaders and associates joined Hosparus Health to break ground […]
OPINION: Slow down, save a life: Work zone safety depends on you
By Representative John Blanton Kentucky lawmakers have long recognized that roads are more than just asphalt and concrete, they are the backbone of our economy and the pathways that connect families, communities, and opportunities. Through historic investments in highway construction and maintenance, the General Assembly has worked to make roads safer for everyone. However, with […]
VIDEO: Rep. Blanton’s message on work zone safety
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky In the 2025 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the legislature passed HB 664 – also known as the Jared Lee Helton Act – which allows automated speed monitoring devices to be used by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in work zones. Rep. John Blanton, the sponsor of HB 664, […]
Distillery design expert keynotes Bourbon Women SIPosium, shares ‘Spirit of Architecture’
By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky Dana Zausch, senior architect and distillery design manager for the distilled spirits studio at Luckett & Farley, will headline the Bourbon Women SIPosium’s Bourbon Beginnings Breakfast as keynote speaker from 8–10 a.m. on Friday, August 15, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Her presentation, “The Spirit of Architecture,” […]
UK Research and Education Center celebrates a century of impactful community relationships
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Through a century of serving Kentuckians, the University of Kentucky Research and Extension Center at Princeton (UKREC) has built a vital relationship with the community that is beneficial and meaningful for all involved. “We can’t serve Kentucky without hearing from our agriculture agents and our farmers,” said UKREC director Carrie Knott. “That special relationship that Princeton […]
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Mortgage Loan Officer lands in top one percent of loan officers nationwide
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Experience.com recently named Maria Woosley, Mortgage Loan Officer, Stock Yards Bank & Trust, as one of the 2024 Top 500 Loan Officers in the country. The list compiled annually by Experience.com is based on their customer satisfaction surveys. It ranks loan officers based on millions of customer reviews, survey completion rates and star […]
Republic Bank launches into new era of enabling its clients, associates and communities it serves to thrive
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) recently announced the launch of Time to Thrive™. For the first time in a decade, Republic is refreshing its branding with a new tag line and marketing campaign that illustrate the Bank’s unyielding commitment to its clients, company, associates and the […]
VIDEO: Louisville Water, local partners announce $29 million project
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Last week, Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton, Nelson County Judge Executive Timothy Hutchins and Louisville Water President & CEO Spencer Bruce announced a regional partnership to expand water access for businesses and residents located in Nelson County The partners – Louisville Water, North Nelson Water District and the City of Bardstown […]
UK study suggests maple syrup industry can greatly tap into, expand Kentucky’s economy
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The study, “Economic impacts of maple syrup production potential in Kentucky: Input-output analysis,” published […]