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In this episode, SEDC President Matthew Tackett sits down with Lucas Witt, founding partner of MWM Consulting, to explore his unexpected path into economic development—from early startup work to a key role at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the launch of his own firm. They discuss Kentucky's momentum in site readiness, the success of the Product Development Initiative, and trends like power availability and rezoning challenges.Lucas reflects on fatherhood, his love for Lexington, and favorite local picks like Woodford Reserve and Cole's Steakhouse. The conversation blends professional insight with personal stories, offering a well-rounded look at the people and priorities shaping economic growth in the South.The SEDC Podcast is presented by Insyteful.

Lucas Witt is the Co-Founder of MWM Consulting, specializing in economic development, site selection, and tax incentives. His expertise stems from a background at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Under Witt's guidance, MWM Consulting actively serves communities across Kentucky. The firm's involvement in economic development projects has led to over $500 million in capital investment and the creation of 500 new jobs across Kentucky, demonstrating the tangible impact of MWM's efforts. His focus on industrial transactions and portfolio consulting has been a cornerstone of MWM's success. Beyond his day-to-day responsibilities, Witt actively serves as a Board Member for the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED). -- You can learn more about MWM and Lucas here. -- For more on the How To Business Show click the link below: ⁠https://linktr.ee/htbs⁠ If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a follow and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with new episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/htbs/message

In honor of National Recovery Month, join us for a special episode of The Real Hopecast, "National Recovery Month - What Does Recovery Mean to You?" This episode, recorded live at the Recovery Month Rally hosted by Team Kentucky's CHFS, brings forth a range of voices each sharing their unique answer to a significant question: "What does recovery mean to you?" Hear individuals share personal and varied narratives, offering insight and hope through their unique paths of recovery. Engage with us in this vital conversation and explore the personal dimensions of recovery in this special episode of The Real Hopecast.We were honored to hear from representatives and advocates from:Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Isaiah House Treatment Center, Georgetown Police Department, Lexington Fire Department, Celebrate Recovery, Turning Point Recovery Community Center, UNSHAME Kentucky, Kentucky Courts, VOA Recovery Community Center - Manchester Ky, Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc., Operation UNITE, PAR-People Advocating Recovery, kynect and more!

On this episode of the Middle Tech Spotlight Series, we sat down with Monique Quarterman, Executive Director of KY Innovation.KY Innovation is the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development's Office of Entrepreneurship, and they're responsible for supporting and developing our state's startup ecosystem. Through the support of organizations such as Middle Tech, as well as their regional hubs (Awesome Inc, SOAR, Blue North, Amplify Louisville, Grow West, and Create) they deploy resources to empower those within the startup community.Our conversation with Monique covers how they do what they do, what's been accomplished so far, and where their focus is going into the future. Learn More Follow Monique Quarterman on LinkedIn Follow Our Socials Twitter https://www.twitter.com/middletechpod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middletechpodFacebook LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod Logan's Twitter https://twitter.com/lojo_ky Evan's Twitter https://twitter.com/EvanKnowles_ Middle Tech Spotlight is proud to be supported by: KY Innovation: https://www.kyinnovation.com/

Tune into today's NKY Spotlight Podcast, presented by CVG. We're spotlighting the importance of cybersecurity with ArmourEye's Founder and CEO Shyam Pema and President Ketan Pema. On NKY @ WORK, Nancy Spivey talks with Sandy Woodall of EC LEARN and Andrea Day of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services about the new Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership. Thank you to our sponsors CVG Airport, CKREU Consulting, and HORAN.

Are you looking to scale and sustain your business? This is the episode for you! Amanda and guest, Ellie Puckett, discuss inching your way out of debt, finding your entrepreneur friend group, and sharing your knowledge with other women entrepreneurs. Ellie, who previously served as Deputy Executive Director for KY Innovation at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, is currently the Strategic Partnerships Director at Untitled (totally impressive resumé, right?). Tune in to hear these boss babes share their advice for growing your business to suit your lifestyle. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Ellie on Instagram: @Renegade_Ellie Podcast edited and engineered by Kuzko Belliard. You can reach him at kuzkoproductions.com or IG @chef.kuzkoSupport the show

Brooklyn Hesterberg Leep is an Eastern Kentucky gal who initially never dreamed of being an integral part of one of the economic juggernaults that is Marion County Kentucky's Industrial Base.  But, this outdoor and softball enthusiast found that sometimes dream careers take unexpected and rewarding paths.  Leep began her career as the Associate Executive Director for the Morehead-Rowan County Economic Development Council. Since then, Leep's passion for rural economic development has only continued to grow stronger. Leep also spent three years at the Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development as a Senior Project Manager where she worked to attract new jobs as well as domestic and foreign direct investment into the Commonwealth. Brooklyn, and her husband Johnny, are outdoor enthusiasts who love playing softball and spending time with family and friends.  Find out many cool things about Brooklyn in this episode of 2 Shots on a Barrel including her love of Kentucky Bourbon!  Brooklyn brought the Bo Brothers a gift of Basil Hayden Toasted of which we felt obliged to sip on!  So sit back and find out why Brooklyn Leep is the newest Rock Star in Central Kentucky!#BasilHaydenToasted #Softball #TicTok #MakingADifference #DoYourPassion #MoreheadStateUniversity #CoachKellyWells #FindThreeGoodMentors #BoBrothers Email us at 2shotspodcastshow@gmail.com

Anthony Ellis and David Brock are the Executive Director/General Council and Director of Operations for Ky Innovation, respectively. Ky Innovation is the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development's entrepreneurship and innovation partner, working to support and develop Kentucky's startup ecosystem through allocating government funds to entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial support organizations. Our discussion covers the purpose of Ky Innovation, the different programs they fund and support, and the impact that their support has had on the state of Kentucky. Learn more about Ky Innovation at KyInnovation.com Visit us at MiddleTech.com Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Evan's Twitter Logan's Twitter Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: Our presenting sponsor, KY Innovation Bolt Marketing The Johnson Law Group Render Capital

Renee Shaw discusses child abuse and neglect. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Senate Majority Caucus Chair and Republican from Louisville; State Rep. Joni Jenkins, House Minority Floor Leader and Democrat from Shively; Secretary Eric Friedlander, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Melissa L. Currie, M.D., child abuse pediatrics specialist with Norton's Children's Hospital in Louisville; Deborah Yetter, social services reporter for the Louisville Courier Journal; and Terry Brooks, executive director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates (via video call).

Renee Shaw talks with Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, about the shortage of social workers in the state, reversing the rise in opioid addiction, the global public health crisis and the cabinet's budget priorities for the current legislative session.

As Pharmacists, we're all familiar with Medicaid and Medicare services to an extent. We've processed a claim through them before, have told patients about Open Enrollment, and hear about it quite regularly. However, what's it like being a pharmacist for human services and health care programs. Dr. Fatima Ali is the Senior Pharmacy Director of Medicaid Pharmacy Services at Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in May 2018 with her PharmD. Since then, Fatima has worked in the managed care setting. She completed a one-year residency at Horizon NJ Health in Pennington, NJ. Horizon NJ Health is the largest Medicaid MCO in New Jersey serving over 800,000 members. Thereafter, Fatima worked for RxAdvance, a small PBM based out of Massachusetts. In August 2020, Fatima joined Kentucky DMS as the Associate Pharmacy Director where she managed the pharmacy benefit for MCO and FFS members.

(Image: Shutterstock) Finding quality, affordable, accessible child care was already challenging working parents in Kentucky and across the nation. Then came the pandemic. Day care centers were closed and many have struggled to recover. Finding people qualified and willing to do the work for low pay has become more difficult than ever. In this edition: Dustin Pugel, Senior Policy Analyst, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Patricia Tennen, Chief Operating Officer, Kentucky Youth Advocates; Brigitte Blom, President & CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence; Dr. Sarah Vanover,  Director of the Division of Child Care, Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services   Interviews in order of appearance. Click name to listen:  Dustin Pugel  Brigitte Blom  Patricia Tennen  Sarah Vanover

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 2, Season 4 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding, begins on Sunday and runs all next week.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares the importance of breastfeeding for infants, their mothers and the community at large.  For more information, visit: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Families - Division of Maternal and Child Health La Leche League

This week on our Advocate Virtual Forum, Dr. Terry Brooks discusses child abuse prevention efforts and supporting Kentucky kids and their families with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander. We also hear remarks from Governor Andy Beshear and Keith Inman, president of Kosair Charities, which founded and funds the Face It Movement. Learn more about the Face It Movement and view child maltreatment prevention resources and events at faceitmovement.org. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19’s impact on special education and student mental health. Guests include: Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning; and Allison Slone, special education teacher at McBrayer Elementary School.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19’s impact on special education and student mental health. Guests include: Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning; and Allison Slone, special education teacher at McBrayer Elementary School.

More than half of Kentucky's deaths from coronavirus have been people who lived or worked in long term care facilities. As of this week, 240 residents and two staff members have lost their lives to the virus. This week we talk about how our long-term care facilities are faring right now, what circumstances that make these facilities so vulnerable to the virus spreading, and what Kentucky is doing to plan for and prevent outbreaks. Three guests joined us to talk about it: Secretary Eric Friedlander, who heads the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. He's overseeing Kentucky's response to coronavirus in long term care facilities. Bob Kramer is the founder of Nexus Insights, a consulting firm focused on the senior care industry. And Jared Bennett has written about some outbreaks for the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. At the top of the show, we checked in with Jake Ryan from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting about protests that happened Thursday night in Louisville. Seven people were shot during a demonstration against the shooting death of Breonna Taylor by LMPD. Donate to support this and future seasons of In Conversation.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss public assistance and government welfare programs, including Medicaid and food stamps. Scheduled guests: Secretary Adam Meier, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Ashley Spalding, Ph.D., senior policy analyst at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Anne-Tyler Morgan, member of the McBrayer law firm and senior fellow with the Pegasus Institute; and James Ziliak, Ph.D., an economist and founding director of the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss public assistance and government welfare programs, including Medicaid and food stamps. Scheduled guests: Secretary Adam Meier, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Ashley Spalding, Ph.D., senior policy analyst at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Anne-Tyler Morgan, member of the McBrayer law firm and senior fellow with the Pegasus Institute; and James Ziliak, Ph.D., an economist and founding director of the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research.

Bill Bryant sat down with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Commissioner Dr. Jeffrey Howard Jr. and Fayette County Education Association president Jessica Hiler.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Medicaid. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester, co-chair of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee; Dustin Pugel, policy analyst for the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Kristi Putnam, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; and State Rep. McKenzie Cantrell, D-Louisville.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Medicaid. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, R-Winchester, co-chair of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee; Dustin Pugel, policy analyst for the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; Kristi Putnam, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; and State Rep. McKenzie Cantrell, D-Louisville.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Medicaid. Scheduled guests: Adam Meier, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Rep. Addia Wuchner, R- Florence, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; Jason Bailey, executive director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively, member of the House Health and Family Services Committee and member of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee.

Renee Shaw and guests discuss Medicaid. Scheduled guests: Adam Meier, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Rep. Addia Wuchner, R- Florence, chair of the House Health and Family Services Committee; Jason Bailey, executive director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy; and Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively, member of the House Health and Family Services Committee and member of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee.

The Funky Politics Crew visits with Author of Exponential Living, Sheri Riley and President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League, Sadiqa Reynolds.  We discuss Obama, Donald, the problems with paying women for equal work and why White Women need to get it together! Sheri is a wife, mother, daughter, and entrepreneur and we all know this is not easy, but she's figured out how to make it simple. As an Empowerment Speaker, Personal Development/Leadership Coach, and Life Strategist, she works with high achievers to make choices that lead to less stress, more clarity, and internal peace. Before becoming the President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League, Sadiqa Reynolds' past experience includes serving as: District Court Judge in Jefferson County; Inspector General for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services; Chief of Staff for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness; and running her own law office for many years. Ms. Reynolds' law practice included criminal defense, employment law and representing abused, neglected and dependent Louisville children by serving as Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Reynolds' career includes many firsts, not the least of which was serving as the first African American woman to clerk for the Kentucky Supreme Court.

Renee and her guests discuss the growth of Kentucky's disability beneficiaries over the last 35 years and the reasons for the increase. First, she speaks with Commissioner Bryan Hubbard, Department of Income Support at the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Next, Renee speaks with Dustin Pugel, research and policy associate at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Renee and her guests discuss the growth of Kentucky's disability beneficiaries over the last 35 years and the reasons for the increase. First, she speaks with Commissioner Bryan Hubbard, Department of Income Support at the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Next, Renee speaks with Dustin Pugel, research and policy associate at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.

Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, talks about Governor Bevin's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program, how the cabinet is responding to the opioid addiction crisis, and recruiting and retaining social workers.

Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, talks about Governor Bevin's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid program, how the cabinet is responding to the opioid addiction crisis, and recruiting and retaining social workers.

Once nearly eradicated in the United States, syphilis is back on the rise - mostly among gay and bisexual men. Rates reached an all-time low in 2000, and of the roughly 6,000 cases, only around 7% were among gay men; it was a concern almost exclusively for straight people. But better treatments for HIV lead to complacency about safe sex, perhaps especially among younger men who didn't witness the AIDS crisis of the 1980s first-hand. Now, men who have sex with men (known in medical research as MSMs) account for a full 91% of all national cases. And those nationwide numbers are reflected at home. In Louisville, rates jumped from 13.2 per 100,000 residents in 2009 to 27.7 in 100,000 - well above the national average of 18. Statewide, reported syphilis infections have almost doubled since 2009. To help explain why this is happening, and what can help, we talk this week with Dr. Kraig Humbaugh, Deputy Director of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Dr. Humbaugh explains how exactly the disease is transmitted, and how you can protect yourself and your partners. Syphilis is treated with penicillin, and responds well to treatment - but you have to know you have it. Check the end of this post for list of testing places is below (some are free or have sliding-scale fees). Also this week, we talk to playwright and friend-to-the-show Basil Kreimendahl, whose absurdist play "Sidewinders" runs in Louisville through May 23rd, produced by Looking for Lilith Theatre Company. Kreimendahl says she set the play on a frontier in the American West to evoke a lawless place where people made their own rules - much like people are making their own rules today about gender identity. "It's just sort of about being a human being, and about naming things," she says. "You know there's a lot of power in naming things and having a name for who and what you are, and it sort of explores, what if there isn't a word for what you are that fits perfectly? How does that affect you?" "Sidewinders" runs through May 23rd at OPEN. (Full Disclosure: Our producer Laura Ellis is in the cast, and joins us in this segment to talk about her character and work on the play) In our Juicy Fruit segment, we talk about First Lady Michelle Obama's commencement speech at Tuskegee University in which she described how the public's perception of her as First Lady was colored by race and racism. Remember the "terrorist fist jab?" The New Yorker cover showing her with an afro and machine gun? "Obama's baby mama?" FLOTUS name-checked them all, and talked about the doubts they raised in her mind. "I had a lot of sleepless nights," she said, "worrying about what people thought of me, wondering if I might be hurting my husband’s chances of winning his election, fearing how my girls would feel if they found out what some people were saying about their mom." Obama also laid out the can't-win situation black women face today, especially in the public eye. "Was I too loud, or too angry, or too emasculating? Or was I too soft, too much of a mom, not enough of a career woman?" The whole speech is worth a read (transcript here). And the LMPD is rolled out their plan to put body cameras on their officers this week. WFPL's Jacob Ryan joins us with the details. STD Testing Sites Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (Specialty Clinic) 7201 Outer Loop Suite 232 (502) 574-6699 Park DuValle Community Health Center 3015 Wilson Avenue (502) 774-4401 Family Health Centers (Portland) 2215 Portland Avenue, Louisville, KY 40212 (502) 774-8631 Family Health Centers (East Broadway) 834 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 583-1981 Family Health Centers (Fairdale) 1000 Neighborhood Place, Louisville, KY 40118 (502) 361-2381 Family Health Centers (Iroquois) 4100 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215 (502) 366-4747 Family Health Centers (Southwest) 9702 Stonestreet Road, Building 1, Suite 220, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 995-5051