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Kentucky Realtors and the National Association of REALTORS® are moving swiftly to support those in need following the re...
04/06/2024

Kentucky Realtors and the National Association of REALTORS® are moving swiftly to support those in need following the recent severe weather. Residents impacted are urged to submit their applications for assistance at kyrealtors.com/relief. The application window is currently open through July 30 at 5 p.m. (EST).

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms throughout Kentucky over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Relief Foundation, in collaboration with Kentucky REALTORS®, has announced $200,000 in relief funds to support individuals a...

Isaiah House Treatment Center recently announced the opening of its Real Hope Behavioral Health Center in Hillview, cont...
28/05/2024

Isaiah House Treatment Center recently announced the opening of its Real Hope Behavioral Health Center in Hillview, continuing the organization’s mission of offering help, hope and healing to the people of Kentucky.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s community-focused nonprofit network of mental health and addiction recovery resources, proudly announced the opening of its Real Hope Behavioral Health Center in Hillview Tuesday, continuing the organization’s mission of offering help, ...

Volunteers of America Mid-States is advocating for Restorative Justice and how the collaborative program can change live...
23/05/2024

Volunteers of America Mid-States is advocating for Restorative Justice and how the collaborative program can change lives throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As judges and prosecutors seek new ways to institute justice and protect their communities, one program is steadily growing and becoming a more beneficial option for all involved. Restorative Justice provides a facilitated process for individuals harmed by crime or w...

A design over a decade in the making, the new interchange will allow for improved traffic flow in the area, benefiting G...
22/05/2024

A design over a decade in the making, the new interchange will allow for improved traffic flow in the area, benefiting Glendale residents and those traveling to and from the BlueOval SK site.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to mark the completion of the new interchange at Interstate 65 and Highway 222 in Hardin County with a ribbon cutting on April 12. A design over a decade in the making, the new interchange will allow for improved t...

Working with the water providers in Bullitt, Nelson, Meade and Hardin counties, Louisville Water Company is supporting n...
21/05/2024

Working with the water providers in Bullitt, Nelson, Meade and Hardin counties, Louisville Water Company is supporting new business growth with infrastructure that will deliver millions of gallons of water to the region.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The business sector along I-65 South continues to grow. Expansion with bourbon distillers, BlueOval SK and supporting companies means there’s a need for additional water supply. Working with the water providers in Bullitt, Nelson, Meade and Hardin counties, Louis...

As an Investor Catalyst Hub spoke, University of Kentucky gains access to potential funding and flexible contracting for...
20/05/2024

As an Investor Catalyst Hub spoke, University of Kentucky gains access to potential funding and flexible contracting for faster award ex*****on compared to traditional government contracts.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). UK Innovate, UK’s innovation, entrepr...

The original Twin Spires designed in 1894 are among the many projects included in Luckett & Farley's historic relationsh...
17/05/2024

The original Twin Spires designed in 1894 are among the many projects included in Luckett & Farley's historic relationship with Churchill Downs.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Luckett & Farley’s historic relationship with Churchill Downs includes many projects that enhance the experience of the horseracing industry, including the original Twin Spires designed in 1894. The Twin Spires continue to captivate race fans as the backdrop f...

Some kids have a dream job, and they know that computer science skills will help them get there. Teach Tech Kentucky is ...
16/05/2024

Some kids have a dream job, and they know that computer science skills will help them get there. Teach Tech Kentucky is seeking interested teachers to help drive Kentucky’s workforce forward into the future.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Kentucky teachers know how important it is for their students to be prepared for the workforce when they trade the classroom for the real world. Teach Tech Kentucky, a new program that will integrate computer science education into existing public school curricula, i...

We Lead CS will allow high school students throughout Kentucky who are interested in careers in coding, programming, cyb...
11/04/2024

We Lead CS will allow high school students throughout Kentucky who are interested in careers in coding, programming, cybersecurity and more to get a jumpstart on college by earning dual credits that count toward graduation in both high school and college.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky After the Kentucky General Assembly included a $3 million appropriation in its latest budget proposal, We Lead CS, a first-of-its-kind online computer science career academy, will open its virtual doors to students in August – just in time for the 2024-25 academic ...

The Main Remade project is scheduled to be completed in three phases, with the East Phase beginning later this year.
10/04/2024

The Main Remade project is scheduled to be completed in three phases, with the East Phase beginning later this year.

By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky On Tuesday, March 19, a public meeting was held to introduce Main Remade, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that will significantly enhance existing traffic patterns along Main Street in downtown Louisville. Main Remade will enhance safety and accessibilit...

Project Ricochet, a community-based organization working diligently to increase equity in health care, hosted its first ...
09/04/2024

Project Ricochet, a community-based organization working diligently to increase equity in health care, hosted its first Barbershop Showcase and Public Health Fair at Lexington’s historic Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in March.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky In many communities, the barbershop is more than just a place for a haircut. It’s a gathering place where stories are told, and information is exchanged. Project Ricochet, a community-based organization working diligently to increase equity in health care, hosted i...

A crucial tool in Kentucky’s efforts to combat a national workforce shortage, the Kentucky Community & Technical College...
08/04/2024

A crucial tool in Kentucky’s efforts to combat a national workforce shortage, the Kentucky Community & Technical College System is kicking off Community College Month by celebrating Kentuckians who are investing in their careers, and in the future of the Commonwealth.

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) proudly recognized students and graduates who are “Going Pro” and beginning their professional careers with a signing day event on Monday, April 1. A crucial tool in Kentucky’s efforts to combat a nationa...

On March 27, Republic Bank announced it has been nationally recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the T...
05/04/2024

On March 27, Republic Bank announced it has been nationally recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 50 Best-Performing Large Community Banks with assets of $3 -10 billion, ranking the highest of any bank headquartered in Kentucky.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky  Republic Bank announced on Wednesday, March 27, it has been named a top-50 best-performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3 -10 billion, with the highest ranking of any bank headquartered in Kentucky. The...

The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky will ensure the James B. Beam Institute for Ke...
04/04/2024

The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky will ensure the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits continues to offer unparalleled expertise for teaching and research.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, has renewed its strategic partnership with the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to come. The continued partnershi...

Riders up! The Kentucky Derby Festival is upon us – we’ve put together a list of notable events happening over the next ...
03/04/2024

Riders up! The Kentucky Derby Festival is upon us – we’ve put together a list of notable events happening over the next month to help get you in the Derby spirit.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Kentucky Derby season is upon us, and that means the city of Louisville is preparing to celebrate. We’ve put together a list of notable events happening over the next month to help get you in the Derby spirit leading up to the Run for the Roses! Caesars Foundation ...

“It is so exciting looking back at the great work of the last 180 years and looking to the future of what we will do to ...
07/03/2024

“It is so exciting looking back at the great work of the last 180 years and looking to the future of what we will do to serve our community and empower those in greatest need.” - Paula Garner, Maryhurst chief executive officer.

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Maryhurst, Kentucky’s oldest child welfare nonprofit, is celebrating 180 years of fulfilling its mission – to strengthen and empower children and families in greatest need. On Tuesday, February 6th, the organization brought together community leaders, voluntee...

The total gift of over $188,000 for Metro United Way from this year’s campaign marks Republic Bank's largest ever combin...
05/03/2024

The total gift of over $188,000 for Metro United Way from this year’s campaign marks Republic Bank's largest ever combined corporate and employee donation.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Republic Bank hosted an event to announce a record gift to Metro United Way, and to thank employee donors at one of its downtown locations Thursday morning. The total gift of over $188,000 from this year’s campaign marks the Bank’s largest ever combined corp...

Kentucky's largest addiction recovery organization, Isaiah House Treatment Center, recently recognized 143 individuals w...
01/03/2024

Kentucky's largest addiction recovery organization, Isaiah House Treatment Center, recently recognized 143 individuals who successfully completed its program, 26 of whom graduated from the long-term recovery program.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Isaiah House, Kentucky’s largest non-profit addiction recovery organization, recently celebrated its largest graduating class to-date. Isaiah House recognized 143 individuals who successfully completed its program, 26 of whom graduated from the long-term recovery...

“Dare to Care is redefining what it means to be a food bank. With the talent and expertise of each of these women we are...
29/02/2024

“Dare to Care is redefining what it means to be a food bank. With the talent and expertise of each of these women we are better equipped to serve our community and conquer the cycle of need across Kentuckiana,” - Vincent James, Dare to Care Food Bank president and CEO.

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky As Dare to Care works to better understand its neighbors, improve its practices and redefine food banking, the local nonprofit welcomes three integral new leadership team roles.  “Ann Brown, Dr. Ursula Mullins and Jacquelyne Richardson will play an important role i...

This facility includes locker rooms for both soccer clubs, training facilities, a dining area, entertainment space and s...
28/02/2024

This facility includes locker rooms for both soccer clubs, training facilities, a dining area, entertainment space and several practice fields while also serving as the headquarters and main office for both clubs.

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky The Lynn Family Sports Vision + Training Center, home to Louisville’s professional soccer teams LouCity and Racing Louisville opened in July of 2021. The TowerPinkster team, a full-service design firm serving the greater Louisville region, designed the space ove...

An anonymous $500,000 donation made to Waterstep in honor of Tommy Elliott, who died during the mass shooting inside Old...
27/02/2024

An anonymous $500,000 donation made to Waterstep in honor of Tommy Elliott, who died during the mass shooting inside Old National Bank last April, will launch the expansion of clean water technology that will transform health outcomes for millions.

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky An anonymous $500,000 donation made in honor of Tommy Elliott, who died during the mass shooting inside Old National Bank last April, will launch the expansion of Louisville-developed clean water technology that will transform health outcomes for millions of people...

Kentucky is a magnet for metals manufacturing: the state offers unmatched production capacity for metal fabrication, a r...
26/02/2024

Kentucky is a magnet for metals manufacturing: the state offers unmatched production capacity for metal fabrication, a reliable and trained workforce and a partnership of government and private sector leaders committed to the industry's success.

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Global and homegrown leaders in the metals industry invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Kentucky in 2023. Considering the environment for the metals industry in the Commonwealth, it’s easy to see why they chose to grow here. The Bluegrass state offers unmatc...

February marks Senior Independence Month, an opportunity to address a silent yet widespread public health crisis that af...
24/02/2024

February marks Senior Independence Month, an opportunity to address a silent yet widespread public health crisis that affects our aging population—loneliness.

By Robin Caruso, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Chief Togetherness Officer Lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60% according to the Surgeon General’s advisory about the devastating impact of the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States. The ...

Student learning needs, teacher and staff salaries and critical shortages are on the docket for discussion during the Ke...
23/02/2024

Student learning needs, teacher and staff salaries and critical shortages are on the docket for discussion during the Kentucky General Assembly's legislative session, which will include the 2024-2026 biennial state budget.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Kentucky is enjoying one of the most economically prosperous eras in its history. The state’s reputation for innovation and its business-welcoming environment have attracted countless industries to build and grow here. Thanks to Kentucky lawmakers for making i...

Dr. Amanda Gumbert, who serves as an Extension Water Quality Specialist with UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Fo...
23/02/2024

Dr. Amanda Gumbert, who serves as an Extension Water Quality Specialist with UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, sat down with Building Kentucky to discuss her work, Kentucky’s water supply and water’s role in Kentucky’s agriculture industry.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Dr. Amanda Gumbert serves as an Extension Water Quality Specialist with the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment. Having grown up on a farm in rural Kentucky, she is also an expert on agriculture and natural resources. Dr. G...

Make it your GOAL this year to see games at Lexington Sporting Club's new stadium ⚽ Season tickets start at $225 for th...
31/01/2024

Make it your GOAL this year to see games at Lexington Sporting Club's new stadium ⚽

Season tickets start at $225 for the men’s USL League One team and $210 for the club’s new professional women’s team competing in the newly-founded Division One USL Super League.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Lexington Sporting Club has officially made season tickets available for purchase for its 2024 season after announcing its intention to build its much-anticipated stadium at a site off of I-75 in Lexington. Season tickets start at $225 for LSC’s men’s USL League ...

At Western Kentucky University's homecoming weekend, nine distinguished alumni and benefactors were honored in a new ann...
29/01/2024

At Western Kentucky University's homecoming weekend, nine distinguished alumni and benefactors were honored in a new annual Hilltopper Excellence Awards celebration.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky For more than 30 years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony has been a highlight of WKU’s Homecoming weekend. The inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards celebration, which was held on Nov. 9, built upon this legacy and offered the opportunity t...

In an effort to help Medicaid members maintain their health coverage, Shively Area Ministries (SAM) partnered with Anthe...
25/01/2024

In an effort to help Medicaid members maintain their health coverage, Shively Area Ministries (SAM) partnered with Anthem Medicaid in December to host a renewal resource day event instructing people on the necessary steps to keeping their existing coverage.

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As Americans everywhere become at risk of their health coverage because of the national Medicaid unwinding, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid of Kentucky continues to travel the state and work with community-based organizations throughout the Commonwealth to...

At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Parks Alliance of Louisville and Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrated the instil...
23/01/2024

At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Parks Alliance of Louisville and Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrated the instillation of 5G Wi-Fi at the new Alberta O. Jones Park, the first park in west Louisville providing complimentary high-speed internet for all visitors.

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky In a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Alberta O. Jones Park in Louisville, the Parks Alliance of Louisville and Stock Yards Bank & Trust celebrated the instillation of 5G Wi-Fi, making it the first park in west Louisville to provide complimentary high-sp...

Named for former physics professor and entrepreneur at the WKU Innovation Campus Dr. Bill Buckman, the Buckman Prize is ...
19/01/2024

Named for former physics professor and entrepreneur at the WKU Innovation Campus Dr. Bill Buckman, the Buckman Prize is awarded to outstanding student entrepreneurs at Western Kentucky University who exemplify an entrepreneurial spirt and a commitment to making a positive impact.

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky A humble, yet passionate energy surrounds Nessa Unseld, a 20-year-old Western Kentucky University student, as she describes her new business. Unseld founded Coleus Academy, a non-profit e-learning platform that focuses on practical knowledge and life skill educa...

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