Commerce Lexington is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year by Business Facilities, marking its second consecutive year receiving this recognition. The award underscores the organization’s commitment to driving regional growth through innovative programs, strategic collaboration, and a unified vision for the future of the Greater Lexington Region.
The Business Facilities EDO Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in fostering economic development, supporting workforce initiatives, and creating impactful projects across the nation. The 2025 award recognizes Commerce Lexington’s efforts leading the Regional Competitiveness Plan, which supports advancing the region’s economic resilience and competitiveness through comprehensive initiatives and regional cooperation strategies.
“Being named EDO of the Year for a second straight year is a tremendous honor that reflects our team’s dedication and the collective effort of our partners across Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region,” said Bob Quick, President and CEO of Commerce Lexington. “This recognition motivates us to continue innovating and collaborating to unlock new opportunities for our community, ensuring Greater Lexington remains a top destination for business investment, talent, and economic growth.”
In 2024, Commerce Lexington launched the Greater LEX Regional Competitiveness Campaign, uniting nine counties under a cohesive regional brand to elevate Greater Lexington’s economic profile. A key milestone was the launch of a rebranded economic development website, www.locateinlex.com, which was created in collaboration with the Bluegrass Alliance—a longstanding coalition of regional economic development professionals working together to promote growth and investment in the region. This effort, along with partnerships among local governments and private sector stakeholders, helped drive over $2.2 billion in capital investments and supported nearly 900 new jobs across 37 projects in 2024. Additionally, the campaign’s successful launch of the www.lookatlex.com talent attraction website in the last quarter of 2024 generated over 15,000 website visits, more than 300 out-of-market job inquiries, and digital ads that reached over 1.6 million individuals with 3.5 million impressions and 70,000 website engagements, further strengthening the region’s ability to attract talent and investment.
“Achieving this recognition affirms that our focus on regionalism, strategic branding, and data-driven outreach is truly making a difference,” said Gina Greathouse, Executive Vice President of Economic Development at Commerce Lexington. “Our success is rooted in the strength of our partnerships and the shared commitment to building a resilient, vibrant economy that benefits everyone in Greater Lexington.”
Commerce Lexington’s efforts continue to position the Greater Lexington Region as a dynamic hub for business growth and talent attraction, demonstrating that regional collaboration and innovative strategies are key drivers of sustainable economic progress.
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The nine-county Greater Lexington Bluegrass Region includes Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford counties.
For more information about Greater Lexington and Commerce Lexington’s economic development efforts, please visit www.locateinlex.com.
**About Commerce Lexington**
Commerce Lexington is the leading economic development organization serving the nine-county Greater Lexington Region. Its mission is to foster a vibrant economy by supporting business growth, attracting talent, and promoting regional collaboration.
