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Sarah Bowker
Managing Director

824 Bull Lea Run Suite 222 Lexington, KY 40511-9383

859-257-7272

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu

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Engaged Communities. Vibrant Economies.

As a unit in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment since 2010, CEDIK embraces our mission through engagement, research and instruction. Along with our partners in Kentucky Cooperative Extension we connect the resources of our land-grant university with Kentucky communities. We do this by connecting communities to people, place and purpose.


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UPDATED | Housing Data Profiles for Kentucky Counties

With the December 2024 release of the 2019-2023 5 year ACS estimates from the US Census Bureau, we updated our county level Housing Data Profiles. Learn more about changes in housing, owned and renter occupied housing characteristics, county level dynamics between housing income and value, and more.

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New Data | Workforce County Profiles

We've just completed data updates for our Kentucky County Workforce Profiles. Learn more about your county's workforce: commuting patterns, educational attainment, and earnings.

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Starting a buisness in Kentucky? We can help. New Business Roadmap.

Now Available | New Business Roadmap

Turning an idea into a business is challenging—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Check out CEDIK's New Business Roadmap for a streamlined, step-by-step guide to launching your venture in Kentucky.

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Connecting Communities to People, Place & Purpose.

CEDIK provides customized outreach services and information to community stakeholders across the Commonwealth. If you are a community leader needing in-depth data and analysis to make an important community decision, or are looking to engage your community in a long-term project, CEDIK can work with you.


Economic Development

CEDIK offers a portfolio of economic development strategies for Kentucky communities.

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Community Leadership Development

CEDIK strategies include empowering groups, organizations and community coalitions to lead communities forward through engagement.

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Arts & Design

Creativity that works for communities. CEDIK prioritizes amplifying community vitality and livability through art and design.

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Healthy Communities

CEDIK is invested in understanding environmental, social and economic factors that impact the health of all Kentuckians.

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ICYMI: CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development

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Starting a business in Kentucky just became more achievable, thanks to @CEDIKentucky. The New Business Roadmap platform is a free, user-friendly resource to guide entrepreneurs through the often-complicated process of starting a business. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4iKrSF8

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Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Managing Director

824 Bull Lea Run Suite 222 Lexington, KY 40511-9383

859-257-7272

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu