web02.fireside.fm Fri, 22 May 2026 10:06:02 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Leading Ladies of Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Kentucky” https://www.llofed.com/tags/kentucky Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. en-us episodic These are the women leading economic development across the US. Kaycee Bunch This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals. no economic development, econ dev, development, community development, women, leadership Kaycee Bunch kayceegbunch@gmail.com Navigating Economic Growth: Insights from Kimberly Rossetti at BE NKY Growth Partnership https://www.llofed.com/episode23-kimberlyrossetti 740a0927-f2df-4ef0-9047-f42d45f7e5e0 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Kaycee Bunch full 2 Kaycee Bunch 29:19 no <p>In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast, Kaycee interviews Kimberly Rosetti, who shares her 20-year journey in economic development, from working at the Chamber of Commerce in Lexington, Kentucky to her current role at Be NKY Growth Partnership. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community impact, and balancing professional growth with family decisions. She also discusses several initiatives at Be NKY, including data-informed community dashboards and workforce development programs, and offers advice for young professionals in the field.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The importance of mentoring, Kimberly’s commitment to community growth, and the strategic evolution of Be NKY.</li> <li>Northern Kentucky's unique economic landscape, BE NKY’s data-driven initiatives, and workforce development efforts. </li> <li>The significance of professional development, networking, and maintaining a clear organizational 'why' for long-term success.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable:</strong> “  Claim my seat at the table. It sounds somewhat cliche, but, not sitting in the back, not sitting on the sides, but sitting at the table with these decision makers.”</p> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-rossetti-b0ab6115/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Kimberly Rossetti on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://be-nky.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Be NKY Growth Partnership</a><br> <a href="https://atlas.northernkentuckyusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Northern Kentucky Atlas</a><br> <a href="https://be-nky.com/build-elevate-nky/initiatives/deliver-customized-workforce-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Deliver Customized Workforce Solutions – BE NKY</a><br> Special Guest: Kimberly Rossetti.</p> be nky, be nky growth partnership, kentucky, economic development, econ dev, kimberly rossetti, northern kentucky In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast, Kaycee interviews Kimberly Rosetti, who shares her 20-year journey in economic development, from working at the Chamber of Commerce in Lexington, Kentucky to her current role at Be NKY Growth Partnership. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community impact, and balancing professional growth with family decisions. She also discusses several initiatives at Be NKY, including data-informed community dashboards and workforce development programs, and offers advice for young professionals in the field.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The importance of mentoring, Kimberly’s commitment to community growth, and the strategic evolution of Be NKY.
  • Northern Kentucky's unique economic landscape, BE NKY’s data-driven initiatives, and workforce development efforts.
  • The significance of professional development, networking, and maintaining a clear organizational 'why' for long-term success.

Quotable: “  Claim my seat at the table. It sounds somewhat cliche, but, not sitting in the back, not sitting on the sides, but sitting at the table with these decision makers.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Kimberly Rossetti on LinkedIn
Be NKY Growth Partnership
Northern Kentucky Atlas
Deliver Customized Workforce Solutions – BE NKY

Special Guest: Kimberly Rossetti.

]]> In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast, Kaycee interviews Kimberly Rosetti, who shares her 20-year journey in economic development, from working at the Chamber of Commerce in Lexington, Kentucky to her current role at Be NKY Growth Partnership. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community impact, and balancing professional growth with family decisions. She also discusses several initiatives at Be NKY, including data-informed community dashboards and workforce development programs, and offers advice for young professionals in the field.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The importance of mentoring, Kimberly’s commitment to community growth, and the strategic evolution of Be NKY.
  • Northern Kentucky's unique economic landscape, BE NKY’s data-driven initiatives, and workforce development efforts.
  • The significance of professional development, networking, and maintaining a clear organizational 'why' for long-term success.

Quotable: “  Claim my seat at the table. It sounds somewhat cliche, but, not sitting in the back, not sitting on the sides, but sitting at the table with these decision makers.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Kimberly Rossetti on LinkedIn
Be NKY Growth Partnership
Northern Kentucky Atlas
Deliver Customized Workforce Solutions – BE NKY

Special Guest: Kimberly Rossetti.

]]> Growth and Innovation: A Vision for Kentucky’s Economic Future │Terri Bradshaw https://www.llofed.com/episode13-terribradshaw 8d770c4b-835d-41d5-a628-e7c6ed95567a Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 1 Kaycee Bunch Terri Bradshaw is the newly appointed President and CEO of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED). Terri shares her journey through over 30 years in the field, starting at the Chamber of Commerce in Mercer County, her work with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, and her leadership roles driving the Kentucky Product Development Initiative forward. 33:16 no <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong><br> The future of industry incentives in Kentucky<br> Advocacy and collaboration for housing solutions<br> The importance of organization in membership engagement<br> The power of flexibility, priority management, assertiveness, and a competitive spirit<br> How Terri co-founded ‘Empower Frankfort’ a network of women leaders</p> <p><strong>Quotable</strong><br> “I would say to every woman, while it's not easy, I would encourage you to believe in what you say and say what you believe and then act appropriately upon those beliefs."</p> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://kaedonline.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED)</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-bradshaw-65992299/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Terri Bradshaw on LinkedIn</a><br> Special Guest: Terri Bradshaw.</p> economic development, women in economic development, Kentucky, Kentucky Product Development Initiative, Kentucky association for economic development In this episode, we explore:
The future of industry incentives in Kentucky
Advocacy and collaboration for housing solutions
The importance of organization in membership engagement
The power of flexibility, priority management, assertiveness, and a competitive spirit
How Terri co-founded ‘Empower Frankfort’ a network of women leaders

Quotable
“I would say to every woman, while it's not easy, I would encourage you to believe in what you say and say what you believe and then act appropriately upon those beliefs."

Resources and Links
Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED)
Connect with Terri Bradshaw on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Terri Bradshaw.

]]> In this episode, we explore:
The future of industry incentives in Kentucky
Advocacy and collaboration for housing solutions
The importance of organization in membership engagement
The power of flexibility, priority management, assertiveness, and a competitive spirit
How Terri co-founded ‘Empower Frankfort’ a network of women leaders

Quotable
“I would say to every woman, while it's not easy, I would encourage you to believe in what you say and say what you believe and then act appropriately upon those beliefs."

Resources and Links
Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED)
Connect with Terri Bradshaw on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Terri Bradshaw.

]]> Boosting Rural Communities with Green Energy │Brittany Cox https://www.llofed.com/episode10-brittanycox fe00ac92-d8f9-4b25-ae55-5ee2c1cd03e1 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 1 Kaycee Bunch Brittany Cox is the Associate Economic Development Manager at Kentucky Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, which delivers safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to more than 1 million Kentucky residents and businesses in 87 counties. Brittany shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Eastern Kentucky to driving economic growth across the state. We’ll dive into the success of the bourbon industry, the impact of green energy, and how rural communities are attracting new projects. 35:26 no <p>*<em>In this episode, we explore:<br> *</em></p> <ul> <li>The importance of regional cooperation</li> <li>The creative energy solutions that are pushing Kentucky towards a sustainable future</li> <li>Why resilience, passion, and adaptability are essential in economic development</li> <li>Expansion of the bourbon industry in Kentucky</li> <li>… and how to focus on what makes your workforce unique</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable</strong><br> &gt; “Sometimes 50 jobs does transform a community. When you know a community well enough and you know that will make an incredible transformation, that's a lot of fun."</p> <p>*<em>Resources and Links<br> *</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.touchstoneenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kentucky Touchstone Energy Cooperatives</a><br> <a href="https://www.standupruralamerica.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Standup Rural America</a><br> <a href="https://ekpc.coop/coopapalooza" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Coopapalooza</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyrcox/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Brittany Cox on LinkedIn</a><br> Special Guest: Brittany Cox.</p> economic development, women in economic development, brittany cox, Kentucky touchstone energy cooperatives, coopapalooza, Kentucky, econdev *In this episode, we explore:
*

  • The importance of regional cooperation
  • The creative energy solutions that are pushing Kentucky towards a sustainable future
  • Why resilience, passion, and adaptability are essential in economic development
  • Expansion of the bourbon industry in Kentucky
  • … and how to focus on what makes your workforce unique

Quotable

“Sometimes 50 jobs does transform a community. When you know a community well enough and you know that will make an incredible transformation, that's a lot of fun."

*Resources and Links
*

Kentucky Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
Standup Rural America
Coopapalooza
Connect with Brittany Cox on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Brittany Cox.

]]> *In this episode, we explore:
*

  • The importance of regional cooperation
  • The creative energy solutions that are pushing Kentucky towards a sustainable future
  • Why resilience, passion, and adaptability are essential in economic development
  • Expansion of the bourbon industry in Kentucky
  • … and how to focus on what makes your workforce unique

Quotable

“Sometimes 50 jobs does transform a community. When you know a community well enough and you know that will make an incredible transformation, that's a lot of fun."

*Resources and Links
*

Kentucky Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
Standup Rural America
Coopapalooza
Connect with Brittany Cox on LinkedIn

Special Guest: Brittany Cox.

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