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EDC to host ‘Economic Development Across Kentucky’ May 28

Ashley Castorena

May 14, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2026) —The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) at the University of Kentucky will host its inaugural quarterly conference, “Economic Development Across Kentucky: Regional Perspectives from the Field,” 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at The Cornerstone.

Belcan, founded by UK engineering alum, named newest OneUK partner

Ashley Castorena

Apr 30, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2026) — Belcan, a Cognizant company, is the newest partner in the University of Kentucky’s strategic collaboration program, OneUK.

University of Kentucky partnering to host small business workshop during Navy Week

Ashley Castorena

Apr 2, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky, in partnership with the Kentucky APEX Accelerator and Small Business Administration, will host a small business workshop designed to help companies pursue contracting opportunities with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during Navy Week Lexington 2026.

UK's Economic Development Collaborative releases 2025 annual report at 2026 State of the EDC

Ashley Castorena

Mar 2, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky's Economic Development Collaborative unveiled its 2025 annual report at the 2026 State of the EDC on Feb. 26, gathering faculty, staff, students, external partners and stakeholders at the UK Cornerstone Esports Theatre to reflect on the past year and chart a course for the collaborative's future.

OneUK releases 2025 annual report

Ashley Castorena

Feb 25, 2026

OneUK, a strategic collaboration between the University of Kentucky and leading community businesses, has released its second annual report, offering an in-depth look at the program's mission, impact and future goals. The full report, available online, highlights the accomplishments of OneUK's second year, building on the foundation established by its inaugural cohort of partners: Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Fischer Homes and Valvoline Global. The report also spotlights the program's second cohort of partners: Bullard, Catalent and Fidelity Investments.

Fayette Alliance hosts student gallery on vacant land reuse in Lexington

Morgan Fields

Dec 22, 2025

Community Innovation Partner, Fayette Alliance hosted a gallery reception on Friday, Dec. 5, as part of Reimagine Lexington, a project that asks University of Kentucky students to propose new uses for vacant spaces across the city.

UK, Turner Construction open applications for Construction Business Accelerator Program

Sep 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Turner Construction, has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its Construction Business Accelerator, a 12-week program aimed at strengthening local construction-related businesses.

UK announces Fayette Alliance as 2025-26 Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner

Ashley Castorena

Aug 28, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2025) — The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce Fayette Alliance as its next Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner (CIP) for the 2025-26 academic year. Fayette Alliance will maintain an ongoing presence at The Cornerstone, advancing community engagement with students, faculty and staff and deepening the connection between the university and the wider Lexington community. The CIP program is part of UK's Economic Development Collaborative.

UK’s Growing Our Own Initiative Hosts Training for Businesses on Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Proposal

Ashley Castorena

Aug 20, 2025

The University of Kentucky, through its Growing Our Own initiative, is inviting small businesses to participate in a hands-on training session designed to demystify the process of doing business with the university.

UK, Walsh Construction, Goodwill Kentucky launch Pre-Apprenticeship Program Aug. 1

Ashley Castorena

Jul 28, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2025) — The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Walsh Construction and Goodwill Kentucky, is launching a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 1. The initiative, tied to the construction of the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, is designed to introduce participants to careers in the skilled trades through an eight-week, hands-on learning experience.

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