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The Institute is designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to compete aggressively and successfully on a global stage for new economic development. Register today @ conta.cc/3l2wv0s.

The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic professional to elevate the organization’s role and impact within the Commonwealth. The KAED President/CEO application deadline is May 25. Learn more at conta.cc/3yphA8A.

All eyes are on the Commonwealth. Have a great Kentucky Derby, everyone! 🐎 🌹 🥃

We love digging thru archives to find blasts from the past. Check out the 2008 KAED leadership team.

John Longshore is speaking at the Kentucky Collaboration Conference. Don’t miss the Commonwealth’s signature spring economic development event set for April 27 - 29 in Owensboro. Learn more @ conta.cc/3x1Oprz.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of one of our KAED family, Todd Denham. Todd served as Exec. Director of the Winchester/Clark County Industrial Authority for over 17 years & was a wonderful KY advocate. Our deepest condolences are with his family, friends, & colleagues.

Gray Swoope is speaking at the Kentucky Collaboration Conference. Don’t miss the Commonwealth’s signature spring economic development event set for April 27 - 29 in Owensboro. Learn more @ conta.cc/3x1Oprz.

HB 745, The Product Development Initiative Act, is a game changer for Kentucky economic development. #KYGA22 can quickly spark new growth in the Commonwealth by readying our sites & buildings for success!

“The Kentucky Association for Economic Development has significantly beefed up its support offerings.” Thank you to our friends at The Lane Report for recognizing KAED’s mission to accelerate economic development. Read more: lanereport.com/153455/2022/03…

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women in economic development, including those in KAED leadership. Women comprise 67% of our Board, 80% of Committee Chairs, and 100% of KAED contracted program leaders. Thank you for your commitment to progress within KAED & KY!

The Kentucky Association for Economic Development welcomes 18 new members in February. Meet and connect with the newest pros here: conta.cc/3H0Yo1E.

The Kentucky Collaboration Conference will consist of cutting-edge economic development content, access to consultants and policy-makers, and unparalleled networking. Check out the agenda preview and register today: conta.cc/3Bhv3i9.

KAED’s Clay Snowden celebrates one year leading Association membership operations. Congrats, Clay and thank you for your commitment to KAED and our Commonwealth. To join KAED, visit: KAEDonline.org/whyKAED.

Kentucky's signature spring economic development event is back! Thank you to our friends at @GreatrOwensboro and @murraystateuniv for hosting the Commonwealth's leaders! Learn more here: conta.cc/3KW5wzj

"Led by member representatives, KAED Committees are the platforms through which Association initiatives, strategies, advocacy, and communications are executed." Meet the Committee Leadership Team here: conta.cc/3AtIpHG.

Today, with Kentuckians throughout the world, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and strongly reaffirm the Association’s commitment to forwarding progress within our Association and Commonwealth.

KAED adopts International Economic Development Council Code of Ethics “to ensure a high ethical standard for those involved in economic development.” Review the code @ lnkd.in/e9zwxDNf.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Kentucky. conta.cc/32jrDOL

The KAED Foundation is a proud partner of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative.

We love digging thru archives to find KIDC blasts from the past. Who can name/tag these great leaders?