Republic Bank partners with Bellarmine University on Women of Color Entrepreneurs Program Pitch Competition

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky On October 26, Republic Bank partnered with Bellarmine University for its Women of Color Entrepreneurs-Leadership Program Pitch Competition. Winners included: First Place – Crashonda Duncan, psychotherapist and integrative health practitioner, Therapy Lounge and Wellness Boutique, $10,000Second Place – Michelle Young, founder and chief executive officer, Health Careers Training Institute, $5,000Third Place – Janan […]

Midea America breaks ground on expanded research center in Louisville

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Midea America, a global leader in home appliances, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Midea America Research Center (MARC) in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 22. The expansion underscores Midea’s ongoing commitment to driving innovation in the U.S. and will increase its research capacity while creating new job […]

Comprehensive community health center officially opens in Lexington 

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Isaiah House Community Health Center, a joint venture between Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, and Lexington Rescue Mission officially opened its doors to the public this morning. The first-of-its-kind facility in Lexington is accessible to all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, offering wrap-around services, […]

OPINION: MA Supplemental Benefits address gaps in Traditional Medicare

By Dave Mull, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare in Kentucky Medicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, is a managed care alternative to traditional Medicare coverage offered by health plans. In recent years, MA membership has grown substantially and MA plans have been permitted to add new benefits to better address […]

OPINION: Restorative Justice is resolving offenses by allowing for victim participation and a focus on accountability

By Mike O’Connell and Joe White When two Kentucky prosecutors from different regions, one from Louisville and the other from the wooded hills of Appalachia, independently decide to address some non-violent cases using the same approach, you know you’re onto something. That’s exactly what we’re doing with Restorative Justice. Everyone agrees that individuals who cause […]

UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance™ organization announces founding members

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s initiative to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the spirits industry has established a strong foundation with the announcement of the founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance™ (EWA) organization. The EWA global consortium will support research and education in agriculture, manufacturing […]

Bigelow Tea breaks ground on new 265,000 sq. ft. facility in Louisville

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Bigelow Tea, the 100% woman-owned and operated family tea company founded in 1945, broke ground at the site of its new state-of-the-art facility located at Blankenbaker Road in Louisville. The ceremony, which took place at the site at 2706 Blankenbaker Road, marked the commencement of construction on this significant project. […]

WellCare of Kentucky, Gov. Beshear honor 2024 Community Health Champions

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its fifth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs. The Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community well-being.  “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of […]