Eric Sexton, BRADD Executive Director, will give an overview of BRADD as an agency and the many services provided by the Barren River Area Development District.

Dajana Crockett, BRADD Disaster Resiliency Coordinator, will give an overview of Emergency Response Grants Available and the types of data needed to apply for funding.

Garry Watkins, President of Wabuck Development, provides a look at affordable housing development best practices for the region and the impact housing plays in community development.

Joe Plunk, KYTC District 3 Chief District Engineer, reviews the Transportation Cabinet’s work in the region including upcoming projects of interest and how to work with KYTC on your transportation needs.

Jon Sowards, President/CEO of the South Central Workforce Development Board presents an overview of the many programs and offerings the Workforce Board has for communities in the region.

Tad Long, KLC’s Community & Economic Development Manager, presents an overview of the many services provided to KLC’s 380 member cities. Topics include:

KLC’s Legislative Agenda, Legal & Personnel Services, City Officials’ Education, Insurance Services, Financial Services, KLC Investment Pool, Community & Economic Development, Grant Station, KAED Membership for KY Cities

Jennifer Burnett, Director of Policy, Research, and Communications presents on the services provided by KACo including legislative advocacy, training, insurance, legal assistance, conferences, financing services and more.

Nic Hutchison, City of Paducah’s Planning Director, provides an overview of the Main Street Kentucky Program.

Kim Morrow, BRADD’s GIS Manager, and Chelsea Carroll, BRADD’s GIS Technician, go over the benefits to GIS Mapping and the ways BRADD can assist communities with their mapping needs.

Sherry Murphy, Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director, talks Tourism. Sherry will help you understand CVBs, including their funding and organizational structures, and how to work with them to attract tourism dollars to your community.

Ben Peterson, Executive Director of the City-County Planning Commission in Warren County, gives an entry level overview of planning and zoning including what it is, how it can be beneficial, and what is needed to implement it.

Retired communications media professionals Sam Terry, Citizen Member for Barren County, and Matt Pedigo, BRADD’s Community Development Specialist, review tips and best practices for working with the media including sending out press releases and event notices.

Staff from KYTC’s Office of Transportation Delivery give a brief overview of the OTD Grant Opportunities and Transit Assistance Available