Economic Development Programs
Blueprint Kentucky offers several programs that engage communities to create a more vibrant economy.
From introductory programs that help your community get started collecting information and inspiring community engagement, to more in-depth programming that provides the tools your community leadership needs to realize economic development wins, we are here to support all Kentucky communities — from the most rural to the most urban.
First Impressions
This program offers a fresh perspective on the appearance, services and infrastructure of your community, providing an opportunity to learn about strengths and shortcomings through the eyes of first-time visitors.
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Business Retention & Expansion
In this program, communities examine the local business situation, interpret the information and purposefully plan, strengthening the ability to understand and respond to business needs.
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Bludot Kentucky
Bludot is a web-based business retention and expansion platform for communities. Bludot is pre-populated with business data from your community so you can hit the ground running the moment you log in.
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Community Assessments
In partnership with the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, our work is designed to provide a quick, yet thorough, assessment of your community's readiness for economic development and recommendations on where to take action.
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Community Planning
This program will enable your leadership team to gather valuable input, identify priorities and document a sustainable plan that will lead to focused outcomes. Blueprint Kentucky will facilitate a process centered on community input and engagement.
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Brownfield Technical Assistance
Blueprint Kentucky, along with Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Department of Environmental Protection Brownfield Program, offers technical assistance for brownfield redevelopment.
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