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Dollars and Sense: Keeping your
small business finances in order
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, but small business owners often struggle to keep their finances in order while managing the day-to-day operations. Smart financial management plays a critical role in a business’ success or failure and …
LBAR announces 25 percent increase,
$61 million in home sales for January 2012
Residential real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) reported 400 sales totaling more than $60 million in January 2012. The real estate market in central Kentucky was very active in the first month of …
CTE students get hands-on experience
building replica home inside classroom
By Mary Hemlapp KyForward Contributor Workers diligently place wiring through the studs while some drive nails in two-by-fours, and still others take care of the plumbing and HVAC. This may sound like any new home being built, but this …
Woodford, three other counties certified
state’s first Work Ready Communities
Woodford County is one of three Kentucky counties to be certified as the state’s first-ever Work Ready communites. Also certified Daviess and Warren counties, and Russell County has achieved Work Ready Community in Progress status. The new certification program …
H20 Program supplies hot water
to low-income home owners
The Lexington Department of Social Services, in conjunction with Home Depot, is pleased to offer the Hot Water to Our Community Program (H2O). Home Depot will supply the hot water tank and local licensed plumbers will inspect and replace the …
Republic Bancorp ranked top bank in U.S.
Republic Bancorp has been identified as the best performing bank in the U.S. based on financial performance and level of capital. In the first quarter 2012 edition of Bank Director Magazine, Republic Bancorp was rated number one based on a …
Voluntary donations to agriculture fund
will be split among 4-H, FFA, Ky Proud
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer joined Kentucky 4-H and Kentucky FFA leaders to announce that proceeds from voluntary donations to the Agricultural Program Trust Fund will be divided equally among 4-H, FFA, and Kentucky Proud. “When Kentucky farmers renew their …
UK vice president of Commercialization and
Economic Development, Len Heller, to retire
From Staff Reports Leonard “Len” Heller, vice president of the University of Kentucky Office for Commercialization & Economic Development has announced he will retire at the end of the month. In a release sent from the office, Heller announced …
LFUCG to hold minority and women
business connection event for skilled trades
Minority and women-owned businesses that offer work in skilled trades can participate in a vendor fair this month sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Businesses in the following trades are invited to meet with the LFUCG Division of …
Kentucky’s Gold Card initiative provides
post-9/11 veterans with priority services
Nearly 6,000 veterans residing in Kentucky will be eligible to receive priority employment services through a new Gold Card initiative. The program is made available by the U.S. Department of Labor through Kentucky’s Office of Employment and Training. The Gold …
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