Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu

Economic Development Programs

Economic Development Programs

Economic Development Programs

CEDIK offers several programs that engage communities to create a more vibrant economy.

From introductory programs that help your community get started collecting information and inspiring community engagement, to more in-depth programming that provide the tools that your community leadership needs to realize economic development wins - we are here to support all Kentucky communities - from the most rural to the most urban.

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First Impressions

First Impressions offers a fresh perspective on the appearance, services and infrastructure of your community. This program provides an opportunity for your community to learn about its strengths and shortcomings through the eyes of first-time visitors.

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Business Retention & Expansion

This is a community-based program that engages communities to examine the local business situation, interpret the information collected, and purposefully plan to strengthen the ability of the community to understand local business needs and to positively respond.

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Bludot Kentucky

Bludot is a web-based business retention and expansion platform for communities. Bludot is pre-populated with business data from your community so you can hit the ground running the moment you log in.

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Community Assessments

Designed to provide a quick, yet thorough, assessment of your community's readiness for economic development and recommendations on where to take action.

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Community Planning

Community Planning will enable your leadership team to gather valuable input, identify priorities, and document a sustainable plan that will lead to focused outcomes. CEDIK will facilitate a process centered on community input and engagement.

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Brownfield Technical Assistance

CEDIK, along with Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Department of Environmental Protection Brownfield Program, offers technical assistance for brownfield redevelopment.

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Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu