Source: Lane Report (KY Business)

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has established its inaugural Next Generation Leadership Council with 20 emerging business leaders from across Kentucky to address key economic issues and help shape the state’s business future during the 2026-2028 term.

Graceland Portable Buildings of Cunningham announced the acquisition of ShedSync, a technology platform designed to help independent portable building dealers with inventory management, AI-powered marketing, and lead generation in an increasingly digital market.

The Fayette County School Board placed Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave, with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford immediately named interim superintendent. The move reportedly garnered support from both board members and parents.

The Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss property acquisition for a new water quality facility, employee salary increases, and workforce development initiatives at Tuesday’s work session.

The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee plans to review a revised Complete Streets Design Manual and receive updates on the city’s sustainability and stormwater initiatives during a June 16 meeting.

Fayette County Public Schools opened applications for its 2026-27 preschool program, which is available to Fayette County children who turn 4 by Aug. 1 and meet income or disability requirements.

The University of Kentucky and Compass Group are launching “Food Force One,” a two-truck mobile food initiative designed to bring fresh meals, health education and community resources to all 120 Kentucky counties as part of their comprehensive enterprise services partnership.

Three Fayette County Public Schools communications staff earned national awards from the National School Public Relations Association for videos and marketing campaigns promoting the district.

Officials broke ground on the Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence in downtown Covington, a $125 million facility that will house Northern Kentucky University’s law school and the University of Kentucky’s Northern Kentucky medical campus starting in 2029.

The Kentucky Department of Education’s third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference drew 1,600 educators and administrators to Louisville on June 8-9, showcasing the state’s literacy initiatives including the Kentucky Reading Academies and LETRS professional learning program.