Blueprint Kentucky (formerly CEDIK) at the University of Kentucky. Engaged Communities. Vibrant Economies.
Lexington, KY
Joined February 2013
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Part of @universityofky, @BlueprintKY is hosting Pathways to Prosperity: A Rural Kentucky Virtual Summit on Sept. 16 focused on emerging priorities affecting rural communities.
Learn more and register for the event: bit.ly/4qRzlGI
ALT Dan Kahl gives a presentation to engaged listeners.
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Alison Davis, executive director of @BlueprintKY and assistant vice president of land-grant engagement, received the 2026 Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award from the @so_dev_center in June.
Read more: bit.ly/4h4q5ft
ALT John Green and Alison Davis holding an award plaque
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Alison F. Davis on receiving the 2026 Bonnie Teater Community Development Lifetime Achievement Award 🌟
A well-earned recognition of her lasting impact in Extension community development, presented by SRDC.
View the full release at srdc.msstate.edu/bonnie-teat…
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Remote and hybrid work options as well as a diversified base of small- and mid-sized businesses is helping rural counties in Kentucky grow their populations. @ReneeKET talks with Alison Davis of @UKAgriculture and @BlueprintKY about the trend. ow.ly/A87450Xeb8f
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
A new report by @BlueprintKY provides data on Kentucky’s rural economy.
“What makes this analysis unique is the focus on rural Kentucky specifically,” said Blueprint Kentucky director Alison Davis.
Learn more >> bit.ly/4nKXGf8
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Thank you, Renee, for having Alison on to talk about the report!
After nearly a decade of population losses, rural Kentucky as a whole is experiencing an increase in the numbers of people living there. Alison Davis of @UKAgriculture and @BlueprintKY explains the uptick. ow.ly/2ogl50Xcw5I
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
This summer in Bedford, KY, five UK students took part in the @BlueprintKY Summer Fellows program, which places students in rural Kentucky communities to develop strategies for economic development, tourism and improved quality of life. research.uky.edu/news/bluepr…
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Students from the Department of Landscape Architecture have been recognized for outstanding community development work in Mason County, Kentucky, in partnership with @BlueprintKY.
Learn more >> bit.ly/41lzI0z
What a great day in Ashland!
Yesterday was the first of three #Kentucky Regional #Leadership Summits. We'd love to see YOU at one of the others!
May 29th - Paducah
June 3rd - Louisville
Registration and all the details are on our website>> blueprintkentucky.ca.uky.edu…
You won't want to miss this!
On April 29th at 12pm EST, Nick Cook & Brent Childers will share their #brownfield redevelopment success story in Bowling Green #Kentucky.
Register >> uky.zoom.us/webinar/register…
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Advancing on the regional and statewide challenge addressing housing needs in the Commonwealth, the @universityofky Office of Land-Grant Engagement with @CEDIKentucky has launched the Housing Engagement and Research Initiative (HERI) website. Learn more >> bit.ly/4gCcat3
Our new #Kentucky #housing research, data and resource hub is online! heri.uky.edu
UKNow story with all the details:uknow.uky.edu/research/uk-s-…
#Kentucky are you ready to transform vacant, abandoned, underutilized or potentially contaminated properties in your community into spaces that inspire growth & opportunity?
Join us 1/30 at 12pm ET for an overview of the program.
Register >> uky.zoom.us/webinar/register…
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
Starting a business in Kentucky just became more achievable, thanks to @CEDIKentucky.
The New Business Roadmap platform is a free, user-friendly resource to guide entrepreneurs through the often-complicated process of starting a business.
Learn more >> bit.ly/4iKrSF8
We're excited to share that we have a new member on the CEDIK team!
Brandi Quillian is CEDIK's Finance Manager. She brings a background in banking, as well as experience with campus through her prior position in the College of Nursing.
We're so glad to have her on our team.
Finding reliable digital sources can be tricky!
That's why we have a new tip sheet & checklist on how to find reliable digital sources...
...just in time for your research on the #issues & #candidates you want to support on November 5th.
Read more here cedik.ca.uky.edu/sites/cedik…
Local elections are a driving force behind
🚗Well-paved streets
🚚Efficient trash pickup
🍏Public school funding
& so much more!
Don’t forget to educate yourself on local elections – this Nov. 5th, you have the opportunity to cast your #Vote for more than just the next President!
Blueprint Kentucky retweeted
The Kentucky Heritage Emergency Response Network (KHERN) recently launched, with a mission to recover from and prepare for natural disasters, supported by a Land-grant Engagement grant and including @UKExtension and @CEDIKentucky.
Learn more >> bit.ly/4ey44Sl
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Planning on submitting an application for #Brownfield #funding? If so, you don't want to miss tomorrow's webinar!
Register for the 9/26, 1pm eastern webinar here>> uky.zoom.us/.../4017247.../W…
ICYMI: CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development
UKNow story here>> news.ca.uky.edu/article/cedi…
