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Tuesday, October 01, 2019KentuckyUnited

KentuckyUnited | Dallas

KentuckyUnited | Dallas

When:
from Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:00 AM
thru Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:00 PM
Where:
Dallas

Agenda TBA
Registration:

Monday, October 14, 2019KAED Board Meetings

KAED Board of Directors Meeting

KAED Board of Directors Meeting
Q4 Board of Directors Meeting

When:
Monday, October 14, 2019 10:00 AM
Where:
KAED
101 Burch Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019Conference

2019 Kentucky Economic Forum

 

 

The Kentucky Economic Forum is the Fall Conference and Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development. The event is the largest Association function in which economic developers, elected officials, policy makers, business leaders, consultants, and thought leaders convene to celebrate the Commonwealth's economic momentum. The Kentucky Economic Forum is a 3-day, multi-track event featuring 300 members of #TeamKentucky, offering strategic exposure and unparalleled networking opportunities within the economic development ecosystem. The Commonwealth's full economic capital and capacity is captured at the Kentucky Economic Forum.

 

Online registration is now closed.

 

Click here to download the full agenda.  


When:
from Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:00 AM
thru Friday, November 15, 2019 12:00 PM
Where:

Conference Venue & Hotel Accomodations 

The Brown Hotel

335 West Broadway

Louisville, KY 40202

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019Workshop

BR&E Summit

BR&E Summit

Communities are dependent on having healthy businesses. From barbershops and mechanics to farms and manufacturers, employers create a backbone for your home to build on. For those businesses to thrive and grow, they need attention and support. And as an economic development professional in your community, you are perfectly positioned to help your hometown find solutions to your local businesses’ biggest needs and challenges. 

This program is designed to help you understand the core concepts of the BRE process and learn practical skills to put the knowledge you gain into action

AGENDA 

  1. Who Cares About BR&E? Why BR&E Matters and How It Can Impact Your Community  
  2. What Does BR&E Look Like For You? A Play-By-Play of the BR&E Process.  
  3. What You Need to Make It Happen. Core Skills & Strategies for Planning & Executing
  4. Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Analyzing and Acting on BR&E Data.
  5. Having All the Tools in Your Toolbox. Being Prepared with Resources to Help Your BR&E Program.                   
                       
                       

REGISTRATION 

Member Registration                       $75.00

Non-Member Registration               $100.00  

PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR    

Member & Non-Member                  $500.00
1) Recognition in Marketing Emails
2) Recognition from Podium
3) Signage Displayed at Event
4) Materials Available at Event                               


When:
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
464 Chenault Road
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Registration:

Wednesday, January 29, 2020Workshop

KAED | KAM | WTC-KY Legislative Day

  • 8:30 am – Group meets in the Capitol Annex (Room 125)
  • 8:30 – 9:00 – Welcome, Agenda Overview, and Legislative Update
  • 9:00 – 10:30 – Senate and House Leadership Speaking
  • 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Free time for legislative appointments and/or committee meetings
  • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Networking lunch with manufacturers and legislators
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Pass out gallery passes, move to seating in House/Senate Chambers
  • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (approx) – Senate and House in session

  • When:
    Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:30 AM thru 05:00 PM
    Where:
    Kentucky State Capitol & Annex
    700 Capitol Avenue
    Frankfort, KY 40601
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    Tuesday, March 24, 2020KentuckyUnited

    KentuckyUnited | ATLANTA

    KentuckyUnited | ATLANTA

    KentuckyUnited, a collaborative marketing initiative of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, is proud to release the 2020 market program calendar, which features an abbreviated and enhanced event portfolio. Registration is open to all KAED members with a $1,200 fee per attendee, per event. Events will feature strategic programming crafted to targeted markets and/or conferences and consultants that are closely aligned with the priorities of the Commonwealth and KAED members. 

    #KYUAtlanta is a two-day event featuring a consultant luncheon and small group meetings with site location consultants.

      

    When:
    from Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:00 AM
    thru Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:00 PM
    Where:
    Atlanta, Georgia
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    Tuesday, May 12, 2020Conference

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit
     
    AGENDA

    Understanding BRE in times of crisis - Focused on retention only
    Preparing businesses for the new normal
    Moving into Retention AND Expansion
    The BRE Program versus a BRE Process
    Best practices from across the state

    When:
    Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED Zoom Platform
    Registration:
    Registration is Free to Active KAED Members
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    Tuesday, May 26, 2020Conference

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit | Part 2

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit | Part 2

    A one hour online workshop that will introduce participants to a BRE Assessment Process. This session will explore the CEDIK BRE program, survey tool, and implementation process.  


    When:
    Tuesday, May 26, 2020 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED Zoom Platform
    Registration:
    Registration is Free to Active KAED Members

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    Thursday, June 04, 2020Conference

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit | Part 3

    Business Retention & Expansion Virtual Summit | Part 3

    A one hour workshop that will explore how to interpret and respond to the feedback collected from existing businesses to improve the local business environment.


    When:
    Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED Zoom Platform
    Registration:
    Registration is Free to Active KAED Members

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    Wednesday, July 01, 2020KentuckyUnited

    KentuckyUnited Virtual Meetings

    KentuckyUnited Virtual Meetings

    KentuckyUnited Virtual Marketing

     

    Purpose
    To ensure the Commonwealth’s marketing continues in 2020, KentuckyUnited has formed an innovative series of targeted opportunities to engage site location consultants virtually.

     

    Model
    KentuckyUnited, in partnership with Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, will target active site location consultants to participate in one-hour video conference meetings.

     

    Calendar
    KentuckyUnited will engage in a series of recurring and frequently offered meetings per consultant and participant availability thru the remainder of 2020.

     

    Join Participant Pool
    To participate in KentuckyUnited Virtual Marketing, please indicate an interest in engagement and also a minimum number of assignments/meetings you would be willing to accept and/or fund. Verification of entry into participant pool is required to guarantee meeting assignment.    
     

    When:
    from Wednesday, July 1, 2020 8:00 AM
    thru Thursday, December 31, 2020 5:00 PM
    Where:
    Virtual Meetings
    Registration:

    Wednesday, July 15, 2020KentuckyUnited

    KentuckyUnited | GREENVILLE

    KentuckyUnited | GREENVILLE

    KentuckyUnited, a collaborative marketing initiative of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, is proud to release the 2020 market program calendar, which features an abbreviated and enhanced event portfolio. Registration is open to all KAED members with a $1,200 fee per attendee, per event. Events will feature strategic programming crafted to targeted markets and/or conferences and consultants that are closely aligned with the priorities of the Commonwealth and KAED members. 


    #KYUGreenville is a two-day event featuring a consultant luncheon and small group meetings with site location consultants.


    When:
    from Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:00 AM
    thru Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:00 PM
    Where:
    Greenville, SC
    Registration:

    Tuesday, August 18, 2020Workshop

    KAED Virtual Site Visit Training With GLS

    KAED Virtual Site Visit Training With GLS
    During these changing times, being able to virtually present your community and site will be essential to site selection. In order to prepare you and your team, Global Location Strategies will share its detailed knowledge and best practices gained from over 8 years of conducting Virtual Site Visits for its site selection clients. 

    Topics to be discussed include:
    Choosing the right technology
    Organizing the team members
    Preparing site and community visuals
    Presenting your workforce story
    Other best practices

    When:
    Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED Zoom Virtual Platform
    Registration:
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    Wednesday, August 19, 2020Workshop

    2020 KIED Basic Economic Development Course

    2020 KIED Basic Economic Development Course
    The Kentucky Institute for Economic Development offers intensive training in the basic principles of economic development. The Institute's objective is to meet the needs of persons working in the development field as professionals or volunteers in both the public and private sectors. This course is designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to compete aggressively and successfully for new development in their communities. The faculty is composed of practitioners and academicians of recognized, long-standing experience in economic development. They focus heavily on practical economic development strategy - a shirt-sleeves, how-to approach. The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. This course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination.

     


    When:
    from Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:00 AM
    thru Wednesday, December 9, 2020 5:00 PM
    Where:
    Virtual Sessions 
    Registration:
    Member & Non-Member Registration: $645

    Register Here

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    Tuesday, September 01, 2020Conference

    Rural Economic Development Summit

    Rural Economic Development Summit
    8:00 - 12:00 | Agenda TBA

    When:
    Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED ZOOM
    Registration:
    $100 Member Price
    $150 Non-Member Price

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    Tuesday, September 01, 2020Conference

    Grant Writing Summit

    Grant Writing Summit
    1:00 - 5:00 | Agenda TBA

    When:
    Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
    Where:
    KAED ZOOM
    Registration:
    $100 Member Price
    $150 Non-Member Price

    Register Today

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    Monday, September 14, 2020KentuckyUnited

    KentuckyUnited | CHICAGO

    KentuckyUnited | CHICAGO

    KentuckyUnited, a collaborative marketing initiative of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, is proud to release the 2020 market program calendar, which features an abbreviated and enhanced event portfolio. Registration is open to all KAED members with a $1,200 fee per attendee, per event. Events will feature strategic programming crafted to targeted markets and/or conferences and consultants that are closely aligned with the priorities of the Commonwealth and KAED members. 


    #KYUChicago is a two-day event featuring a consultant luncheon and small group meetings with site location consultants.


    When:
    from Monday, September 14, 2020 8:00 AM
    thru Friday, September 18, 2020 5:00 PM
    Where:
    Chicago, IL
    Registration:

    Friday, September 18, 2020Workshop

    KAED 2020 Board of Directors Candidate Forum

    KAED 2020 Board of Directors Candidate Forum

    The Association annually elects active members to serve as Directors on the KAED Board. Per Association bylaws, each year 3 Directors shall be elected to serve terms of 3 years. As such, the KAED Nominating Committee has made a call for nominations and is pleased to announce the 2020 Candidates.

    The Candidate slate of professionals represents an accomplished and passionate group of leaders, who have demonstrated a commitment to continue to lead within the Commonwealth and also within KAED. We invite active members to register for the upcoming "Candidate Forum," at which each candidate will better introduce themselves.


    When:
    Friday, September 18, 2020 11:00 AM thru 12:30 PM
    Where:
    KAED Zoom Platform
    Registration:
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    Tuesday, October 06, 2020Golf Scramble

    28th Annual Jesse L. Puckett Memorial Golf Scramble

      

    When:
    Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00 PM
    Where:
    University Club of Kentucky
    4850 Leestown Road
    Lexington, KY 40511

    12:00 PM | Registration
    12:00 PM | Lunch & Reception
    1:30 PM | Shotgun Start
    05:00 PM | Awards
    Registration:

    Registration is now open!

    Single Player Registration | $90

    Foursome Registration | $360

    Sponsorships also available. Contact Matt Tackett (mtackett@kaedonline.org) for more information. 

    Register Here

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    Monday, November 09, 2020Conference

    2020 Virtual Kentucky Economic Forum

     

    The Kentucky Economic Forum is the Fall Conference and Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development. The event is the largest Association function at which economic developers, elected officials, policy makers, business leaders, consultants, and thought leaders convene to discuss strategies to analyze, assist, and accelerate economic development in the Commonwealth.


    When:
    from Monday, November 9, 2020 11:00 AM
    thru Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:30 PM
    Where:
    Virtual Platform
    Registration:

    Registration is open!  

    Member Registration | $100 

    Non-Member Registration | $150 

    Presenting Sponsorship | $6,000 

    Social Media Sponsorship | $5,000

    Learning Library Sponsorship | $3,000

    Session Sponsorship | $1,250

    Partnership Sponsorship | $800 

      

    Register Here

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    Thursday, November 12, 2020Conference

    Finance Summit

    Finance Summit
    8:00 - 12:00 | Agenda TBA

    When:
    Thursday, November 12, 2020 8:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
    Where:
    Zoom
    Registration:
    $100 Member Price
    $150 Non-Member Price

    Register Today

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