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WELCOME MESSAGEDear Leadership Expedition Attendees,

On behalf of Commerce Lexington Inc., Greater Louisville Inc., and our presenting sponsors

Chase/J.P. Morgan and LG&E/KU, we would like to thank you for participating in our joint

Leadership Expedition to Charlotte, North Carolina. We are proud and excited to be leading

this trip, and we’re certain that you’ll find it to be a valuable experience.

Charlotte is not only known as one of the most vibrant cities in the nation, but is also among

the best cities for jobs, business, affordability, entrepreneurial activity, homeownership, small

businesses, and more. While Charlotte has the second-largest banking center in the U.S.,

its manufacturing, healthcare and energy industries are key components of the economy.

Charlotte is also a national leader in workforce development and educational attainment,

and has been able to leverage its talent in creating a high quality of place and a region that’s

“on the move.”

While we can certainly learn a lot from Charlotte’s successes and challenges, we can also learn

a lot from each other – just as we did during the 2010 joint trip to Pittsburgh. That dialogue

not only created more awareness about how our two cities were already working together,

but also emphasized the importance of regional collaboration for global competitiveness.

We hope that during this trip you’ll be able to renew connections from Pittsburgh, meet new

colleagues, and discuss what others are doing to enhance the future of our communities and

our Commonwealth. By working together, we can continue to encourage broader statewide

thinking, generate more breakthrough ideas, and better collaborate on issues of mutual

benefit.

We look forward to meeting and talking with all of you during this trip.

Sincerely,

Ken Sagan, co-chair

Chairman of the Firm Stites & HarbisonLexington

Steve Gault, co-chair

Founder and President Stephen C. Gault Co. Louisville

#LOULEX

Commerce Lexington Inc. has led its own intercity visits for 74 years, while Greater Louisville Inc.’s GLIDE trip has been occurring each year since 1985. The Leadership Visit/GLIDE trips encompass big ideas, strategies and partnerships. This joint Leadership Expedition is designed as a learning opportunity for community leaders to study other cities and to apply the best of what they see and hear to their own metro area. The group also examines some of the challenges they face, what is working well at home, and ways to collaborate and improve across the region.

HISTORY: LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

Commerce Lexington Leadership Visits 2014 Charlotte, NC2013 Omaha, NE2012 San Antonio, TX2011 Greenville, SC2010 Pittsburgh, PA2009 Madison, WI2008 Austin, TX2007 Boulder, CO2006 Oklahoma City, OK2005 Providence, RI2004 Charleston, SC 2003 Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C. 2002 Raleigh, NC 2001 Ann Arbor, MI2000 Nashville, TN

Greater Louisville Inc. GLIDE Trips2014 Charlotte, NC2013 Houston, TX2012 Oklahoma City, OK2011 Toronto, Canada2010 Pittsburgh, PA2009 Indianapolis, IN2008 Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN2007 Dublin, Ireland2006 Denver, CO2005 Kansas City, KS2004 Jacksonville, FL2003 Louisville, KY2002 Milwaukee, WI2001 Nashville, TN2000 Austin, TX

2014 LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONPRESENTING:

Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement One key takeaway from the trip was to strengthen the Advantage KY Partnership. Following this trip the Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement (BEAM) was launched by Mayor Greg Fischer and Mayor Jim Gray of Lexington in 2011. Bringing together the 22 counties that include and surround Lexington and Louisville, this strategic partnership implements a regional economic development approach for the state’s two largest metropolitan areas.

BEAM seeks to build on the region’s existing strengths of robust manufacturing and innovation. Working together, our two metropolitan areas can foster increased growth in manufacturing and strengthen the foundation of a prosperous future for companies, employees, and entrepreneurs.

Local Option Sales Tax and Strengthen Metro Chamber CoalitionThe number one take away from the 2010 joint trip was the agreement to pursue the passage of a local option sales tax. This was the first step in establishing LIFT – Local Investments For Transformation – a state-wide coalition to pass an amendment to Kentucky’s Constitution that would allow citizens to vote on a one penny additional local sales tax dedicated to the funding of local projects, which would be removed once the projects are paid for. This collaborative effort will continue with the 2015 Kentucky Legislative session and a push to get the issue on the ballot in 2016.

Continue Collaboration Between ChambersCommerce Lexington Inc. and Greater Louisville Inc. have worked closely together for years in economic development, public policy, and regional marketing. Most recent economic development projects include the ongoing Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement and the Kentucky Export Initiative. The 2014 joint Leadership Expedition to Charlotte will provide the opportunity to expand and heighten the strong collaboration between the two cities, which will further strengthen the region and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

HISTORY: LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION (CONTINUED)

2010 COMMERCE LEXINGTON AND GREATER LOUISVILLE INC. LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION – Pittsburgh, PA

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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SPECIAL THANKSMany people made this year’s Leadership Expedition a reality, but we would like to extend

a “Special Thanks” to:

LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSThank you to all who served on the Leadership Expedition Steering Committees: Content/Agenda, Emerging Leaders Selection, Participant Experience, Participant Recruitment, Wrap-Up/Next Steps

CO-CHAIRS: Steve Gault, Stephen C. Gault Co.Ken Sagan, Stites & Harbison PLLC LEXINGTON & LOUISVILLE FRIENDS:Eric Frankl, Blue Grass AirportRobert Bush, Charlotte Arts & Science CouncilSharyn Byers, U.S. National Whitewater CenterAmy Dowdy, CPCCMichael Dunning, Shook & Kelley Jeff Edge, Charlotte Chamber Mike Hogan, CPCCCandy Keeton, Kentucky Chamber of CommerceTom Tyra, Louisville International Airport

Marilyn Monson, Charlotte ChamberBob Morgan, Charlotte Chamber Valerie Netherton, Maker’s MarkGlen Parnell, Helms BriscoeChris Paynter, CPCCNichole Tate, The Westin Charlotte Marty Tichenor, Brown-FormanKeva Walton, Charlotte ChamberNathan Yang, Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kevin Atkins, City of LexingtonTim Burcham, KCTCSHarold Butler, Stites & Harbison, PLLCPaul Costel, Chase / J.P. MorganLuther Deaton, Central Bank & Trust Co.Mayor Greg Fischer, City of LouisvilleDavid Freibert, LGE/KUMayor Jim Gray, City of LexingtonTom Harris, University of KentuckyDon Kelly, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLPBill Lear, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLCJennifer Mackin, The Oliver GroupJeff McKenzie, Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLPKim Menke, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Herb Miller, Columbia Gas of KentuckyDanny Murphy, UK College of LawEileen Pickett, Greater Louisville Inc.Bob Quick, Commerce Lexington Inc.Shane Satterly, Mountjoy Chilton Medley

Kerry Stemler, K.M. Stemler Company Inc.David Tandy, Louisville Metro GovernmentPaul Thompson, LGE/KUDarby Turner, Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLPShirley Willihnganz, University of LouisvilleDavid Wombwell, US BankMary Beth Wright, Messer Construction

2014 LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONPRESENTING:

KEY ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Hotel Accommodations:

Westin Charlotte

601 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

704-375-2600

www.westincharlottehotel.com

Dress Code:

We encourage everyone to be comfortable

on the trip - casual or smart casual is

appropriate. Sunday and Monday’s events

are business casual, with coat and tie

optional. Please remember to wear your

nametag/lanyard at all sessions and events.

Meals and Refreshments:

Meals and refreshment breaks are included

in the cost of the trip except for Sunday

dinner and Monday lunch. If you have any

food allergies or requests that you did

not submit on your attendee form, please

share them with Alicia Boardman or Katie

Hardwick.

Time Zone Information:

We are on Eastern Time

Weather:

The weather in Charlotte will average in the

high 70’s to low 80’s during the day and in

the mid 50’s at night.

Team Phone Numbers:

Please keep these staff numbers handy in

case you need to contact one of us, and to

share with your family and colleagues who

may need to reach you during the trip.

Commerce Lexington Staff:

• Katie Hardwick: 859-351-5554

• Lynda Bebrowsky: 859-333-5558

Greater Louisville Inc. Staff:

• Alicia Boardman: 502-777-6364

• Sydney Doctor: 317-518-6810

• Shawna Burton: 502-608-1698

Taxi Contact Information:

• Yellow Cab: 704-444-4444

• Diamond Cab Company: 704-333-3030

#LOULEX

Leadership Expeditions contain a heavy dose of brainstorming combined with informational sessions and networking receptions. Beginning with the Pittsburgh joint trip in 2010, the planning committee embraced a variety of methods to spark dialogue among participants, adapting to new technologies available like social media and texting.

Below you’ll find a number of ways that you can add to the conversation and share your experiences and ideas during the trip. Feel free to utilize those you are comfortable with or try a new one that you haven’t used before.

If you have any questions about any of these communications methods, contact Mark Turner at mturner@CommerceLexington.com. These methods not only help connect those on the trip, but also engage those back in Lexington and Louisville who want to know what you are experiencing in Charlotte!

Follow Twitter updates from Commerce Lexington Inc. at

www.twitter.com/CommerceLex and Greater Louisville Inc. at

www.twitter.com/GLIChamber.While posting to Twitter, be sure to use the hashtag #LOULEX so people can follow the

conversation on-line.

We have set up a Facebook page for this year’s trip to Charlotte at www.facebook.com/

LeadershipExpedition, where we’ll be posting Charlotte photos and links. While posting to

Facebook, be sure to use the hashtag #LOULEX so people can follow the

conversation on-line.

Follow Instagram updates from Greater Louisville Inc. by following “GLIChamber” on

Instagram at: www.Instagram.com/GLIChamber/#. While posting to

Instagram, be sure to use the hashtag #LOULEX so people can follow the

conversation on-line.

Stay connected throughout the trip by signing up to receive text alerts. We’ll message you with any travel delays, agenda changes and logisti-cal reminders such as bus departure times and event start times. TEXT keyword charlotte to

511511 and you’ll receive a confirmation message that you have been signed up. Standard text

messaging rates may apply.

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