Lexington Economic Partnership

Together for a prosperous Lexington.

The Lexington Economic Partnership is dedicated to fostering economic growth through strategic business recruitment, retention, and expansion initiatives. Lexington is a key hub for distribution and industry, supported by strong partnerships with local and state organizations.

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Available acres at the intersection of I-64 and I75

Daily direct flights between LEX, SDF, and CVG airports

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Lexington is the heartbeat of the Bluegrass

Located at the crossroads of I-64 and I-75, Lexington-Fayette is strategically positioned at the center of a distribution area covering 34 states. It’s also within 600 miles of two-thirds of the nation’s manufacturing facilities, personal income, and population. The city’s diverse economy, combined with its proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airports, have earned the city national acclaim — in fact, Business Facilities ranked Lexington as the #7 mid-sized metro with the best business climate in 2023.

Lexington Economic Partnership

The Lexington Economic Partnership drives economic growth in Lexington-Fayette County through strategic business recruitment and a robust Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program. By fostering new business development, maintaining strong local business relationships, and marketing Lexington, the partnership aims to create jobs and support the growth of the local workforce and payroll.

Business Attraction

On behalf of the city of Lexington, Commerce Lexington acts as the leading economic development organization, to create meaningful relationships, attract new business, and promote a prosperous ecosystem of economic success in Fayette County.

Business Retention and Expansion

Our team collaborates with the city of Lexington to engage with 100+ companies annually, facilitating exclusive meetings with community partners. These meetings help identify opportunities such as expansions, investments, workforce needs, and challenges like downsizing or supply chain issues.

Business Retention and Expansion

Through our commitment to the existing business community and collaboration with the city, Commerce Lexington contacts over 100 companies annually to facilitate exclusive meetings with the Lexington Economic Partnership (LEP) team. These meetings help identify opportunities for real estate and workforce expansions, capital investments, network connections, and address challenges such as talent pipeline and supply chain issues. With representation from various key partners, including the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and local educational institutions, we strive to address the unique needs of businesses in Lexington.

Connect

Reach out to Commerce Lexington’s economic development team to initiate discussions and explore potential opportunities for relocation needs.

Collaborate

Work closely with our team to assess requirements, gather relevant information, coordinate site visits and facilitate introductions, and tailor a comprehensive relocation.

Execute

Implement a customized relocation plan, leveraging Lexington's resources, support services, and strategic advantages to facilitate a seamless transition for business.

Our Process

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Niki Goldey

Director of Business Development

Key Industries

Specializing in cultivating growth across various industries

Food and Beverage Processing

Lexington’s food and beverage industry thrives on its strong agricultural roots and robust processing sector.

Logistics

Greater Lexington’s strategic central location makes it a hub for the logistics and distribution industries.

Advanced Manufacturing

Harnessing Kentucky’s automotive prowess, the Greater Lexington Region boasts Toyota’s largest plant in the world, leading per capita production, and a strong metals industry.

BioTech & BioPharma

Lexington is a biotech and life sciences hub with top-ranked research at the University of Kentucky and a highly educated workforce ranked No. 13th in the U.S.

AgTech

Lexington’s agtech sector thrives with a strong innovation ecosystem, supported by significant research in equine science and bourbon production, and initiatives from the Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp.

Business & Financial Services

The Greater Lexington Region is a global hub for professional services, offering essential support for various industries and driving economic growth.

Lexington Economic Partnership

Together for a prosperous Lexington.