Gov. Beshear, Administrator Berke announce up to $1.4 billion to support rural communities across the Commonwealth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On October 28, Gov. Andy Beshear joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke to announce that up to $1.4 billion in federal funds are going to increase Kentucky’s access to clean energy, education and health care, as well as support economic growth in rural communities. […]
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, […]
Dare to Care rallies record number of volunteers, community partners to end hunger in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Dare to Care mobilized more than 500 volunteers and community partners across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to end hunger this September in honor of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide effort to raise awareness around hunger and inspire communities to act. Dare to Care volunteers, community retail […]
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 […]
Entrepreneurs find a home in the Commonwealth, help other Kentuckians succeed with groundbreaking AI startup
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky In 2013, two young men boarded the same flight from their home in Senegal and traveled to the United States. The two soon met at the ESL Newcomer Academy in Louisville and realized that their fathers were good friends, and they too became close. As the story goes, after Sada […]
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 […]
Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in 2025 to enhance driver safety
By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision screening will be required in Kentucky next year for anyone renewing a Kentucky driver’s license. This new requirement, enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, aims to promote highway safety by ensuring that all drivers maintain good vision […]
Thomas More University among Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges for 2025, highest ranked in Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University was recently recognized by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse Ranking as one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Thomas More ranks 251 among the top 500 colleges and universities in the country, the highest ranking achieved among all schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky […]
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. […]
We Lead CS announces grant opportunity for chambers of commerce, groundbreaking partnership with INTERalliance of Cincinnati
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky We Lead CS – a first-of-its-kind virtual computer science career academy serving students from throughout Kentucky – announced Sept. 26 that, as it launches its push to recruit 300 new students for the 2025-26 academic year, the organization will offer $100,000 in microgrants to chambers of commerce throughout the state […]
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 […]
Republic Bank receives American Bankers Association national award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion innovation
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as the recipient of its 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in the Innovative Incentive category for the Bank’s creative initiatives to enable transformation within the company. “We are honored to be recognized and receive this award from the ABA,” said […]