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Mission

We provide welcoming, professional environments that recognize and foster education, mentoring and networking.

Vision

Creating business and leadership opportunities for women at all stages of their careers, enabling them to lead, learn, achieve and give back to their communities.

About

Women Leading Kentucky

Women Leading Kentucky is a non-profit, non-membership, organization that helps professional women find networks, mentors, business connections and educational opportunities. We are inclusive and provide professional growth by hosting various events that allow women to feel empowered and develop their leadership abilities. Each year we hold roundtable luncheons, conference, forums, workshops, special events and networking events that showcase small business owners. Approximately 10 scholarships are awarded annually to deserving women attending Kentucky colleges/universities. Over $170,000 has been awarded since 1999. Our demographic consists of leaders across many work sectors/industries who are decision makers with buying power and a high net-worth.

If you are new to the Lexington area, need to develop your leadership skills or simply want a strong network of supportive professionals then you have found a good home! If you want to get further involved, you can exhibit, sponsor, subscribe to our e-newsletter, nominate women for awards, join the online directory, invite friends to events, submit your testimonial, donate door prizes or make tax-deductible monetary donations to support the advancement of the organization. Your greatest contribution is to help spread the word about what this organization has done for you!

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Networking After Hours

February 20, 2019 | 5:30-7:00pm | RJE Business Interiors  

257 E. Short St., Suite 100, Lexington, KY 

Come check out another great networking opportunity! ‘Networking After Hours’ brings in a dynamic and diverse group of professionals. If you’ve attended in the past, you know the value of connecting with this prestigious group. Come build your network… we make networking easy!

Nibbles & drinks provided!

PRICING

  • $20pp
  • Exhibit: $50
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20th Annual Business & Leadership Conference

May 22, 2019 | 8:30am-3:30pm | Marriott Griffin Gate

1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

This premier statewide annual conference brings together professionals who are interested in leadership development, networking with other business minded individuals and hearing challenges and lessons learned from inspirational keynotes. Join us for a dynamic morning keynote, interactive and educational breakout sessions, tantalizing silent auction, presentation of the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Awards honoring local women of achievement, a wonderful array of 40+ exhibitors and our signature door prize drawing. Our conference draws in 400 leaders across many work sectors/industries who are at varying stages of their career.

PRICING

  • $145pp | All-day
  • $130pp | Group rate (4 or more)
  • $1300 | All-day Table of 10
  • Exhibit: $250 (no sales) | Vendor: $300 (sales allowed)
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Winter Roundtable Luncheons

12:00-1:30pm | The Grand Reserve 

903 Manchester St., Suite 190, Lexington, KY 40508

Be empowered by prominent Kentuckians who share their personal and professional challenges and lessons learned. Connect with 200 business leaders and decision makers, build your network, visit exhibitors, win door prizes, feel motivated and make new friends!

INFORMATION

  • January 17 | Ouita Michel, Restaurateur
  • February 7 | Holly Sheilley, Transylvania Univ.
  • March 6      | Linda Gorton, Lexington Mayor
  • March 27    | Ann Reed, Kroger
  • April 18       | Amy McGrath, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps

PRICING

  • $35pp | $315 (Table of 10)
  • Exhibit: $150 (one WLK event) | $100 (two or more WLK events)
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Ways to Support Women Leading Kentucky

DONATE

Support our Mission

Support Women Leading Kentucky’s mission in providing inclusive, professional environments to recognize and foster education, mentoring and networking. If you have received benefits from our programs by sponsoring, exhibiting or attending please consider making a monetary contribution to sustain our programming, 

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DIRECTORY

Connect with Our Network

Engage with business professionals without leaving your office! The directory is your guide to connecting with businesses, individuals and professional services. Consider this your rolodex! Attract new clients when you choose an individual or business listing. All listings remain on our website for one year (must renew annually).  

Who is in the Directory

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  • Individual | $25/year | Includes: name, business, phone, email and URL
  • Business | $35/year or $50/year (with photo/logo) | Includes: name, business, phone, email, URL, business category and photo/logo (if purchased).

SPONSOR

Promote Your Brand

By becoming a sponsor you have the opportunity to bring awareness and promote your organization to a desirable demographic. Benefits include, but are not limited to, co-branding, speaking to our group, marketing exposure and being a part of a strong professional network. Sponsors enable us to create opportunities for women to lead, learn, achieve and give back to their communities. Additionally, it allows us to award scholarships to women attending KY colleges/universities.  

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ABOUT US

Scholarship

Women Leading KY offers scholarships to women demonstrating leadership skills on campus and in their communities. Since 2001, more than $170,000 has been awarded. Annually, we award one high school senior scholarship along with eight undergraduate scholarships to women attending a Kentucky college.

Martha Layne Collins Award

The Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award recognizes Kentucky women of achievement who inspire and motivate others through their personal, community and professional lives.

Demographics

Build your business by becoming familiar with our impressive and dynamic network of professionals. Reach this highly sought after demographic with your business message.

INCOME:

  • 33%          $50 – 75K
  • 46%          $76K+

EDUCATION:

  • 42%          Bachelor
  • 46%           Post Graduate

JOB TITLE:

  • 17%           CEO
  • 19%           CFO/COO/VP
  • 29%           Director/Mgr

AGE:

  • 22%          21 – 39
  • 62%          40 – 59

Testimonial

Your input is very important to us! Because of your support, feedback and advocacy we are able to provide excellent programming and maintain a loyal network.

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