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Commerce Lexington’s Emerge Conference recognized with Excellence Award

By Dorothea Wingo

September 24, 2017 11:49 AM

Commerce Lexington’s Emerge Conference has received an Excellence Award from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE). From left, Brad Richardson, KCCE president and president of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce; Kristie Woodrum, Commerce Lexington business development manager; Dana Zinger, Commerce Lexington assistant vice president, membership development; Matt Valego, Infintech and sponsor of the annual KCCE conference; and Amy Cloud, KCCE executive director. Tim Webb

▪ Commerce Lexington’s Emerge Conference, a gathering of entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, business professionals and other community members, has been recognized with a Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives Excellence Award in the Outstanding Special Event Category.

The event was created following the organization’s Leadership Visit to Omaha in 2013, which focused on how that city engaged its young professionals and leveraged their network. In its first four years, Emerge has grown rapidly, with more than 400 people attending the 2017 conference.

▪ Pedal Power Bike Shop on South Upper Street has been named one of America’s Best Bike Shops by the National Bike Dealers Association for the fourth year in a row and the fifth year overall.

According to the association, retailers who made the cut this year not only offer great shopping experiences and expert staff, but are also rated on dedication to their communities and support for bicycle advocacy locally and nationally.

Compiled by Dorothea Wingo

This story was originally published September 24, 2017 at 11:49 AM with the headline "Commerce Lexington’s Emerge Conference recognized with Excellence Award."

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