News Archive: Blueprint Kentucky
New report shares data trends on Kentucky’s rural economy
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Sarah Frank Bowker
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A new report from Blueprint Kentucky shows the economic climate in the state’s rural areas.
‘Closing that loop with small businesses’: Growing Our Own workshops address vital knowledge gap in Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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At the University of Kentucky, the Growing Our Own workshop series offers four interactive workshops to help small businesses and entrepreneurs build confidence and thrive.
Blueprint Kentucky student fellows program helps reimagine one local community
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Jordan Strickler
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This unique internship experience helps communities identify and leverage their unique assets to support economic growth, tourism and quality of life.
Saving the ‘soul of a community’: UK Land-grant Engagement program preserves arts, culture through disaster preparedness
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Jennifer Elwell
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The UK Cooperative Extension Service and university partners collaborate under Arts Preparedness in Kentucky to help communities preserve their cultural heritage and family treasures.
Blueprint Kentucky fellows, advisors recognized with merit award by Kentucky's chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
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Grace Sowards
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Students visited Mason County to examine what changes could be made to its downtown area to increase visitation.
University of Kentucky’s Housing Engagement and Research Initiative launches statewide resource hub online
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Christopher Carney
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The new website provides one place for Kentucky resources and data to help address the housing supply, access statewide.
University of Kentucky's CEDIK launches New Business Roadmap platform to support entrepreneurs across the state
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Jordan Strickler
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The launch of this platform is part of CEDIK’s broader mission to promote economic development and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.
“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture
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Christopher Carney
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Each year, the University of Kentucky Robinson Center hosts a week of events centered around forests, pumpkins, research, science, wood and more for the community and youth.
CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development
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Derrick Meads
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Alison Davis leads the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) as part of this expanded priority area for land-grant engagement and has been recently appointed as the assistant vice president for Land-grant Engagement and Economic Initiatives at the University of Kentucky.
New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans
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Jordan Strickler
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Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.