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  • January 2012
    A Different Kind of Business School
    Only four years old, a residential high school on WKU’s campus is already recognized among the nation’s top training grounds

  • January 2012
    Teaching the Teachers' Teachers
    Chamber program pursues goal of better education by giving principals executive leadership training

  • January 2012
    A Passion for Pure Barre
    Clients of a women-centered fitness studio in Lexington are so enthused they’ve become franchisees in several states

  • January 2012
    Hospitality Outlook 2012
    Kentucky hospitality officials expect a 2-4% growth, while restaurateurs see another tight year ahead

  • December 2011
    Mixing Business with Leisure
    Despite air market retractions, low-cost flights to vacation spots take wing

  • December 2011
    Wireless Network Wars
    With voice service transforming into data consumption, communications giants spend hundred of millions in Kentucky

  • December 2011
    Blueprints Fading Away
    Digital, always-current Construction Information Management technology has rapidly changed the building industry

  • December 2011
    Research Finding: Benchwork Is Big Bucks
    With an annual budget topping $500 million, university research in Kentucky is creating jobs and attracting business

  • November 2011
    Healthcare Uncovers Demand for Slumber
    Sleep disorder facility numbers grow with realization that what keeps millions awake at night is treatable

  • November 2011
    Wellness Programs Pay Off
    New report finds that investment in workplace health wellness benefits businesses, especially for Kentucky

  • November 2011
    Annuities Regaining Popularity
    Market volatility and desire for dependable lifetime income revive interest in an old-fashioned product

  • November 2011
    Balance Sheets Before Jobs
    Until consumer demand increases, profitable corporations have no good reason to hire or expand

  • November 2011
    Mission to China
    Commerce Lexington, Kentucky Chamber delegations tour­­ nation

  • October 2011
    More Grad Degrees Going Digital
    Enrollment in online classes is growing at 10 times the rate of higher education overall

  • October 2011
    Speeding Up Road Projects
    Streamline complicated funding process, allow multiple planning steps at a time to get work done years faster

  • October 2011
    Wanted: The Renaissance Worker
    Informatics field grows as business, especially healthcare, seeks staff to handle data across multiple platforms

  • October 2011
    Back to the Drawing Board?
    After downturn erases a third of construction market, architects hope that the worst is over

  • September 2011
    Accommodating the Caregiver Employee
    Workplace policies needed to accommodate rising number of workers caring for aging parents

  • September 2011
    A Maturing Business Sector
    Long-term-care insurance rate hikes are rising with the median age of Kentucky population

  • September 2011
    Why New Roads Take Years
    Consideration of stakeholder concerns, compliance with environmental and historical protection laws slow projects

  • August 2011
    Livestock Auction Markets Regionalize
    Today only 30-plus sites serve Kentucky's 38,000 cattle producers

  • August 2011
    Kentucky Crops Travel Abroad
    Agricultural export trade accounts for a third of commonwealth's farm cash receipts

  • August 2011
    Women to Watch
    Women who are making a difference in the commercial life of Kentucky

  • July 2011
    The Gold Standard for Energy Systems
    Fort Knox power system remake cuts utility use by 40 percent, trims bills $10 million a year

  • July 2011
    Quietly Making Things Happen
    Having linked Louisville’s unsung influencers, community ‘connectors’ project to launch in Central Kentucky next year

  • July 2011
    Trade Route to India
    State forging ties with enormous emerging market; Indo-Kentucky Chamber spouts in Barren River area

  • July 2011
    Life Science Takes Root
    Fertilized by state incentives, start-up incubator bioLOGIC is outgrowing its downtown Covington offices – again

  • June 2011
    Construction Goes to College
    Kentucky higher ed finds new finance channels; $1.8 billion? in capital projects since recession hit has sustained builders

  • June 2011
    Mixing Family and Business
    Successful multi-generational operations require knowing where personal and professional conflict is likely to arise

  • June 2011
    Still Building in Kentucky
    Despite recession and aftermath, Commonwealth has billions in active building projects

  • May 2011
    B-B-Q Pit Bosses
    Bosley family grew Owensboro’s Moonlite Inn from diner to a nationally known restaurant, catering and retail brand

  • May 2011
    Gaining Traction
    Surviving national consolidation, Kentucky vehicle manufacturing emerges stronger than before

  • May 2011
    A Tale of Two Cities
    More favorable tax policy and labor laws have helped Nashville grow faster than Louisville

  • May 2011
    Marketplace of Degrees
    Scores of new programs and degrees keep Kentucky's 89 colleges and universities -and students - competitive

  • April 2011
    Wine’s Kentucky Homecoming
    After Prohibition induced a 80-year hiatus, nation’s former top grape state again sprouting dozens of vineyards

  • April 2011
    Juggling the Fiscal and the Fun
    As if multiple systems to manage weren’t complicated enough, Louisville Zoo turns itself inside out

  • March 2011
    Wealth Management: Reforming a Changing Industry
    Kentucky advisers expect a mixed bag of better protection for investors and unintended consequences

  • March 2011
    Banking: New Technology Is All Thumbs
    Rise of mobile phone banking meets customer desire for a wider array of fast and convenient service

  • March 2011
    Management: Tapping into Cash Flow
    Louisville company hits a growth spurt by specializing in purchasing management for others

  • March 2011
    Ky Banking Outlook: Defining the ‘New Normal’
    Slow but positive momentum building in 2011

  • February 2011
    Others’ Success Is the Payoff
    Venture capitalist Ray Moncrief has been building entrepreneurship in Southeastern Kentucky for 25 years

  • February 2011
    2011 Accounting Outlook
    Accounting: Investment Incentives Will Boost Business

  • February 2011
    2011 Legal Outlook
    Legal Services: Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

  • February 2011
    Fraudster: The Business Werewolf
    How to avoid the three conditions that can transform a trusted employee into something unexpected and frightful

  • January 2011
    Rx for Healthcare: Efficiency
    Restructuring includes value-based purchasing,physician practice acquisition, electronic medical records

  • January 2011
    Prep Magazine Special Supplement
    Feature Stories • Quick Cuts • Prep Line • and more

  • January 2011
    Prep Magazine Ethiopian Cuisine With Culture
    Slowly at first, Queen of Sheba restaurant gains foothold in Louisville

  • January 2011
    Prep Magazine Passion for Work Pays Off
    Stephanie Meeks buys Jack Fry’s after owner picks her to be buyer

  • December 2010
    Toxic Workplace Hinders Performance
    On the job bullying – a mostly same-sex matter affecting a third of workers – is estimated to cost companies billions

  • December 2010
    Aging-Care Prognosis
    Entrepreneurship program headed by Signature HealthCARE seeks to make Louisville long-term industry’s global leader

  • November 2010
    Frothy Sales, Stout Profits
    Kentucky brewers, brew bars and restaurants tap into growing interest in craft brews

  • November 2010
    The People of the World Games
    Half million WEG attendees experience the hospitality of Kentucky

  • November 2010
    University Research

  • October 2010
    Serving Workers Serves Customers
    Texas Roadhouse finds that the path to success focuses on investing in its employees

  • October 2010
    Mixing Business with Pleasure
    Murray State program opens another career path for music enthusiasts

  • October 2010
    Buyers’ Market for Planners
    Business is beginning to bounce back, but facilities have to compete hard in frugal market

  • October 2010
    World Equestrian Games Begin

  • September 2010
    A Dose of Success
    Louisville life science lab gains traction with product to predict patients’ drug-therapy outcomes

  • September 2010
    Hub of the Horse Industry
    The Kentucky Horse Park is ‘the center of the hub’ for regional, national and international equine organizations

  • August 2010
    Ky Incentives Make ROI Numbers Work
    In just one year, Kentucky has leveraged revenue growth from business investments to ink deals worth $3.1 billion

  • August 2010
    No Cigar, But Close?
    Despite enormous potential, Cuba remains a tough nut to crack for Kentucky exporters

  • August 2010
    Infrastructure for Entrepreneurs
    IdeaFestival thinkers foster innovation and creativity essential to growing Kentucky’s business

  • August 2010
    Houses Get Smart
    Utilities now modeling homes with smart-grid technology they expect to roll out within five years

  • July 2010
    At the Crossroads
    State road builders worry about capacity to fund a system vital to the nation’s and commonwealth’s economies

  • July 2010
    Strategic Partnership
    Keeneland allies with one of the nation’s oldest luxury resorts to expand its customer base

  • July 2010
    Diamonds from the Rough
    Housing Authority spins $20 million grant into a sparkling new neighborhood project totaling nearly $100 million

  • July 2010
    Bottoming Out
    After long decline, Kentucky metro housing starts are trending up

  • June 2010
    Real Estate Deals Go Digital
    Buyers and sellers can take a transaction up to closing without handling, signing or crossing out any paper

  • June 2010
    Turning Heritage into Profit
    Incentives help make rehabbing Kentucky’s historic buildings pay off for developers, communities and taxpayers

  • June 2010
    Bio 2010
    Kentucky looks for technology businesses at BIO in Chicago

  • June 2010
    Leadership Expedition
    Louisville, Lexington delegations study Pittsburgh’s transformation

  • May 2010
    High-Impact Education
    Centre College sets the bar high and tops it with a culture of enthusiastic achievement

  • May 2010
    Re-Engineering Staffing
    Recessionary layoffs allow healthcare companies to sharpen their business processes

  • May 2010
    Developing an Advantage
    Mayfield’s Mid-Continent University’s adult education program grows Kentucky grads by sending faculty to the students

  • April 2010
    Putting Recalls in the Rearview Mirror
    Toyota gives its top Kentucky executive St. Angelo key quality control oversight role for company

  • April 2010
    Luxury & Sophistication
    Six Kentucky hotels rate one of AAA’s highest stamps of approval for service with style

  • April 2010
    Visitors Still Making Waves
    Out-of-state rivals’ claims of Lake Cumberland’s demise are greatly exaggerated

  • March 2010
    In the Niche of Time
    Elizabethtown bank boosts bottom line with military allotment service that makes life easier for troops

  • March 2010
    Reinventing the Workplace
    Time is money, but control of that time is even more valuable

  • March 2010
    Little Things Add Up to Success
    Dean Dorton Ford succeeds through professional development, inclusion and embracing change

  • March 2010
    Moderate Economic Improvement Expected
    Kentucky’s financial community foresees 2010 as a year of very moderate economic improvement. While the state did not hit the lows seen elsewhere in the nation, a high unemployment rate is keeping consumer confidence and spending levels low.

  • February 2010
    IP Practices Growing
    Economic shift from manufacturing to research and design puts a premium on patent law

  • February 2010
    Into the Big Leagues
    Union of Chilton & Medley with Mountjoy & Bressler creates a statewide network of 100-plus accountants

  • February 2010
    Entrepreneur’s Helper
    Kentucky ranks 36th nationally in venture capital fund investment, averaging $32 million in recent years

  • February 2010
    Legal Practices See Modest Improvement Continuing / CPAs Expect High Demand for Accounting Services

  • January 2010
    20th-Century Titans
    Kentuckians on Harvard list of century's top business leaders

  • January 2010
    Rough Ride
    Equine industry’s painful correction gets worse as lenders tighten operations or stop lending at all

  • January 2010
    Going for the Grand Slam
    Kentucky’s Cabinet for Economic Development underwrites programs to generate new companies

  • December 2009
    Kentucky’s Newest Medical School
    Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine boosts regional economy as it addresses rural physician shortage

  • December 2009
    Building a Biotech Base
    State’s best-in-nation matching funds program for federal awards is bringing small tech firms to the commonwealth

  • December 2009
    Digital Remedy
    Commonwealth providers find electronic health records cut costs and improve quality and efficiency of care

  • December 2009
    Wireless Entrepreneur
    Lexington native builds a deal to locate telecom antenna on local signs into a national marketing business

  • November 2009
    Research Sprouts in Richmond
    EKU enters biomass-to-biofuel exploration with California tech firm

  • November 2009
    University Research
    Stem Cell Trial by UofL Doctors Puts Heart Failure Patient Back on Track

  • October 2009
    Company’s Coming
    Hotel industry is ready; CVBs statewide are prepared to pitch to 500,000 WEG visitors

  • October 2009
    Coming Attractions?
    New state incentives roll out the financial welcome mat to the movie business

  • October 2009
    Goodwill to All
    After 25 years of expansion, Roland Blahnik is still pursuing aggressive mission for non-profit

  • October 2009
    A Weak Recovery
    Public and private debt loads limit prospects of significant increases in spending anytime soon

  • October 2009
    ISCO Industries Featured in Book About Customer Service

  • September 2009
    Haven for All Horses
    Kentucky Equine Humane Center is a unique adoption agency

  • September 2009
    Creating a Superbrand
    Alltech doubling down on its $10 million bet as 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games naming sponsor

  • September 2009
    It’s Always Scam Season Part II
    Statistics are rare, but Kentucky bankers find decades-old ploys are still active

  • September 2009
    Who’s Who
    Guiding volunteer boards behind the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

  • August 2009
    A Modern ‘Group Hug’ for an Old Mansion
    The restoration of the original Kentucky governor’s mansion highlights a rich and diverse history

  • August 2009
    It’s Always Scam Season
    Statistics are rare, but Kentucky bankers and law enforcement find decades-old ploys are still active

  • August 2009
    Lessons from the Recession
    Kentucky managers say tough times help them focus on the fundamentals

  • July 2009
    Progress Flows Downstream
    New Riverbank Filtration promises Louisville a cleaner, greener water supply

  • July 2009
    Finishing Touch
    Lexington specialty jeweler among world’s top purveyors of cuff links

  • June 2009
    Right-Size Niche Shines
    Builders capitalize on baby boomers' transition into empty nests with less maintenance, more freedom

  • June 2009
    A "Crisis" of Rhetorical Proportions
    Job, wage, education and quality of life numbers are now far above rates of prior major recessions

  • June 2009
    A New Take on Green Space
    Elizabethtown house first to earn Ky. homebuilders eco-certification

  • June 2009
    Biotechnology
    Kentucky Competes Globally for Biotech Development Opportunities

  • May 2009
    Wired for Innovation
    New Wired 65 initiatives will bring grant money to organizations that build Kentucky's workforce

  • May 2009
    Value Added
    Former pork farmer James Baird now produces supermarket ready meals for national chains

  • May 2009
    Rolex Three Day Event is warm-up for2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games

  • April 2009
    Good Time to get organized
    Down economy provides opportunity to improve your core business efficiency

  • April 2009
    Unbridled Adventure
    Eastern Kentucky developing natural assets to draw adventure tourists

  • April 2009
    'Sell what you can sell'
    CVBs look to regional market, upgrades to keep dollars moving

  • April 2009
    Leading the charge
    Forcht Group President Debbie Reynolds' vision for the company has helped set a clear course for expansion and growth

  • March 2009
    Kentucky Banks Prepared for a Tough '09
    Bankers expect difficult business decisions to last into next year

  • March 2009
    Stimulating or Politicizing?
    A bigger government role in the economy likely to mean misdirected efforts and less productivity

  • March 2009
    Protectionism Won't Stimulate
    Free trade is engine of human progress,linking self-interest with service to others

  • February 2009
    Monetizing Intellectual Property
    Your company could have non-coreinformation that's exploitable for cash

  • February 2009
    Country Doctor Redux
    New UK Medical School program addresses the need for physicians in rural Kentucky

  • February 2009
    Moving into the LEED
    Certified 'green' construction movement creates a new specialty in legal practice

  • February 2009
    2009 Will Be Challenging Time for Legal Practices
    Financial squeeze on clients could bring changes in billing

  • January 2009
    Social Media: The New Frontier in Marketing
    Is venturing into social networking the right move for your company?

  • January 2009
    The Lincoln Bicentennial

  • January 2009
    The Power of Capitalism
    Keep the free-market economy free from government intervention

  • January 2009
    Balancing Budgets and Ambitions
    Senate, House and Governor contend with financial shortfall

  • December 2008
    Wallet-Sized Medical History
    Richmond company's digital product gives patients convenient, complete control of their records

  • December 2008
    Informatics?It Means Efficiency
    NKU health information technology program is one of fewer than a dozen nationally

  • December 2008
    First Treat the Fear Factor
    New MRI suite at Kosair Children's Hospital soothes patients as it upgrades service

  • November 2008
    E-mail Fatigued?
    Efficiency techniques tame the inbox and make it an invaluable tool rather than a productivity killer

  • November 2008
    University Research
    Fischer-Tropsch Is Turning Kentucky's Coal and Biomass into Ultra Clean Fuels Discovered by two German scientists in the 1920s, the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process uses a catalyst (a reaction accelerator) to convert syngas to hydrocarbons.

  • November 2008
    A Pep Rally for Boldness
    Kentucky must encourage change to compete in today's economic environment

  • November 2008
    Commentary on U.S. Economy
    Commentary on U.S. Economy

  • October 2008
    Leap Frog
    Louisville restaurateur J.D. Rothberg wins big by leaping his Napa River Grill to a new pond

  • October 2008
    Convention Competition
    Kentucky facility operators get repeat business by focusing on friendly, customized services to make gatherings memorable and pleasant

  • October 2008
    Responding to Financial Chaos
    With the recent passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 by the U.S. Congress, the editors of The Lane Report decided to collect a cross sample of past and present quotations and comments about global economics, the U.S. economy and the

  • September 2008
    A Brand Built by Quality
    Kentucky's equine economic cluster has multibillion-dollar annual impact

  • September 2008
    Place Your Bets
    A primer on the ins and outs of wagering

  • September 2008
    What's Their Secret?
    Some find positive-attitude conceptsof Law of Attraction do boost business

  • September 2008
    In the Company of Colonels
    Kentucky Colonels remains a rank of distinction;order's good works benefit more than 150 groups

  • August 2008
    Million Dollar Woman
    Veteran event fundraiser Tonya York Dees talks about the work that makes Louisville's new crop of major events possible

  • August 2008
    Top 10 Advertising Mistakes to Avoid
    It pays to put your message and brand before customers in a controlled manner

  • August 2008
    A Dog's Life
    Increasingly, it's pretty good: Full service pet resort taps into growing trend

  • July 2008
    Should Venture Capitalists Bet on Kentucky?
    Local leaders in economic development presenta 'wish list' to help the state improve its odds

  • July 2008
    Down Time Start-ups
    When the economy slows down,entrepreneurship speeds up

  • July 2008
    Gone to Texas: Commerce Lexington's 69th annual leadership visit to Austin

  • June 2008
    Grab the Microphone
    Boost your private business with public speaking

  • June 2008
    Finding the KeysPart II
    University of Kentucky researchers identify opportunities for greater prosperity

  • June 2008
    Location, Location, Location
    Five components of restaurant and business site selection usually create formula for success

  • June 2008
    Change Order
    Commercial real estate and construction downshift, but keep moving

  • May 2008
    Class Action
    MBA programs are a means of financial growth for Kentucky businesses and individuals

  • May 2008
    Boomers Pass the Workplace Torch
    Gen X, Gen Y look for feedback andlots of it, want that team feeling, mentoring

  • May 2008
    Tech Goes Green
    Louisville company at forefront of creating resource-saving virtual server

  • May 2008
    Rehab for an Industry
    Physical therapy entrepreneur Larry Benz now working to transform his entire profession

  • April 2008
    Flexibility Engages Employees
    UK's new Institute for Workforce Innovations study links workplace policies to satisfied customers

  • April 2008
    Growing Agritourism
    Kentucky farmers increasingly findprofits in hosting their urban brethren

  • March 2008
    Energy, Enterprise, Empire
    Billion-dollar bank group is only one product of Terry Forcht's tireless work ethic

  • March 2008
    Chemistry Lesson
    Businesses using chemicals on new Department of Homeland Security anti-terrorism list face new reporting obligations

  • March 2008
    Focus on Sound Business Practice in 2008
    National slowdown an opportunityfor those who've been prudent;fourth quarter may see recovery

  • February 2008
    NKU's New Arena
    Bank of Kentucky Center expected to attract events and patrons from multistate region

  • February 2008
    Behind the Buzz
    Tax Increment Financing? Plan on getting to know lawyers, accountants and government officials

  • February 2008
    Tightening Economy Creates Legal Work
    Amid slower growth, state'stop attorneys foresee mergers, protection of assets

  • January 2008
    Potential For Decline
    The U.S. economy in 2008 will continue to be assailed by high oil prices, a falling dollar and declines in home prices

  • January 2008
    A Company of People
    Originally a grocer, Bowling Green-based Houchens Industries has grown into the nation's largest employee-owned company

  • January 2008
    Starting to Click
    Kentucky's e-Health initiative expects major efficiencies from electronic medical record keeping

  • December 2007
    Success on Tap
    Chain franchise veteran Nick Sanders takes The Pub concept to quick profitability

  • December 2007
    The High-Tech Cow
    Kentucky cattlemen streamline operations, reap better sales by using latest technology

  • December 2007
    Your Best Investment Bets
    Professionals recommend long-term view for managing wealth

  • November 2007
    Cyber Farming
    AgConnections builds a farm records software business by making it easy to use

  • November 2007
    What Are Your Customers Really Saying?
    How developing better listening skills can make a difference in your business

  • November 2007
    University Research
    Scientific faculty at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville are creating new technology

  • October 2007
    Veteran Retreats
    Northern Kentucky a Top 10 destination for military gatherings; Bowling Green on the march, too

  • October 2007
    Does Gambling Pay Off?
    Gaming could boost horse racing and stop an outflow of dollars and jobs but could cost the state more in social ills, government services and law enforcement

  • October 2007
    A Race Against Time
    Gov. Fletcher steadily narrowing gap with Steve Beshear but will need a burst to win

  • September 2007
    Tradition with a Twist
    Woodford Reserve's online marketing effort combines the Bluegrass traditions of bourbon and Thoroughbred racing

  • September 2007
    Dudley's Done Right
    For 26 years, Dudley's owner Debbie Long has made a living off of good food and community involvement

  • September 2007
    Extracting Cash from Trash
    Novelis plant in Berea is the world's largest aluminum recycling facility

  • September 2007
    Equine Leaders
    Major Kentucky Equine Organizations

  • August 2007
    Hindman Knows How to Deliver
    State's new economic development secretary puts skills to work in an unassuming manner

  • August 2007
    Kicking the Tobacco Habit
    Kentucky's tobacco diversification program is seen as a model for other states

  • August 2007
    Ruby Rocks the River
    A willingness to take risks has proven to be the recipe for success for restaurateur Jeff Ruby

  • August 2007
    And the Winner is... Undecided
    Preston-Osborne Lane Report Poll sheds light on voters' current political mood

  • July 2007
    CSI Business Unit
    Computer forensics expert says fortify your cyber crime defenses inside your own office

  • July 2007
    One-Stop Entrepreneur Shop
    Development partnership streamlines path through maze of aid agencies

  • July 2007
    Red, White & Business Boom
    Ooh! Ahh! Local fireworks come to you courtesy of global economy

  • June 2007
    World Class Takes Time
    Planners are busy preparing Kentucky venues for the global spotlight that will shine during golf's Ryder Cup in 2008 and World Equestrian Games in 2010

  • June 2007
    Cashing In
    Homeowners-turned-entrepreneurs see opportunities in renting out homes for major events

  • June 2007
    Fighting False Alarms on Lake Cumberland
    Private business and public officials defend Kentucky's $150 million tourism producer against exaggerations about drawdown for dam upgrade

  • June 2007
    The Lane Report's 2007 Corporate Rankings

  • May 2007
    Ingredients for Success
    Sullivan University's acclaimed culinary program teaches future chefs how to succeed in the highly competitive food industry

  • May 2007
    A New Formula for Education
    Kentucky's efforts to reach its educational goals move forward as the state prepares to open the new Academy of Mathematics and Science

  • April 2007
    Coming Attractions
    Kentucky moves to find new ways to expand and enhance the state park system

  • April 2007
    A Bankable Asset
    A Northern Kentucky bank finds a niche by helping retailers handle the overwhelming demands of returned checks

  • March 2007
    Face-to-Face Banking
    Independent-owned Murray Bank fills a need for peresonalized service

  • March 2007
    Not Your Typical Doctor's Office
    ClubMD breaks ground in the health care industry

  • March 2007
    Get Your Fair Share
    Be aware of new tax advantages and deductions for 2006

  • March 2007
    Prepared for 2007's Economic Challenges
    Experts are optimistic about economy, but see reasons for caution

  • February 2007
    An Electronic Trail
    Corporate e-mails are taking on a more significant role in litigation

  • February 2007
    Optimism for 2007
    Legal experts expect growth and challenges

  • February 2007
    The Perfect Mix
    Trail Blazers, a leader in the auto accessory market, redies to expand its retail store and Internet sales

  • February 2007
    They're Not Going Away
    Despite political shakeups, Kentucky's bridge projects to move forward

  • January 2007
    Going Steady
    Kentucky's housing market stays stable amidst the booms and busts in other cities across the nation.

  • January 2007
    Still Competitive
    Kentucky manufacturers are trying to change public perception of a weakening industry

  • January 2007
    Political Outlook
    The big question for 2007

  • January 2007
    Ready for Work
    Jefferson County participates in a national initiative to assess workers' skills

  • January 2007
    Unique Concept Earns National Aclaim for 21c Hotel

  • January 2007
    A Strong, Balanced Portfolio
    Economist predicts continued growth for Kentucky in 2007

  • December 2006
    Retail Renaissance
    How Louisville's COOL program is turning eyesores into retail destinations

  • December 2006
    Setting the Chrome Standard
    Selling more than $15 million a year in custom parts, Bowling Green-based RC Components is a household name among demanding bikers

  • December 2006
    A Leasing Legacy
    Office Suites Plus CEO Norwood Cowgill says he's no pioneer, just very good at real estate

  • December 2006
    Financial Advice With an Agenda
    Choosing Sides: understand what's behind your financial manager's advice


  • Country Doctor Redux
    New UK Medical School program addresses the need for physicians in rural Kentucky


  • 'Sell what you can sell'
    CVBs look to regional market, upgrades to keep dollars moving

Updates on business and economic news from across Kentucky compiled by the editors of the Lane Report.

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