KCCMA SomerSummit

May 24-26, 2022 in Somerset, Kentucky

Schedule of events

Tuesday, May 24

5:30 p.m. Sunset Houseboat Cruise on Lake Cumberland | Lee's Ford Marina

Sponsored by SPEDA / Somerset Tourism

Special Thanks to Steve Merrick and Somerset Hardwoods for use of the houseboat.

Wednesday, May 25

Conference Sessions | The Center for Rural Development

9:00–9:15 a.m. — Welcome and Introductions

9:15–10:15 a.m. — Making Economic Development About People with Chris Girdler, SPEDA (Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority)

10:15–10:30 a.m. — Break

10:30-11:30 a.m. — KLC Legislative Wrap Up and Looking Ahead with JD Chaney & Bryanna Carroll

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Refinancing Debt and Funding Future Projects with Joe Lakofka, RSA Advisors

12:00–1:15 p.m. — Lunch

1:15–2:45 p.m. — All you need to know about TIF Districts and IRBs with Jim Parsons, KMK Law

2:45-3:00 p.m. — Break

3:00-4:15 p.m. — Keynote Address | Jeremy Taylor, SHOW UP for Your Community

Evening Entertainment | Lake Cumberland Farmers Market

5:30-6:00 p.m. — Tour by Miracle Playgrounds of KY & TN | The Miracle Museum and brand-new Fisher Fun Park 2

6:00-9:00 p.m. — Dinner and live entertainment at the Lake Cumberland Farmers Market featuring dueling pianos from Metro Live Entertainment

Shuttle service will be provided for both evening events.

Thursday, May 26

Conference Wrap-Up | The Center for Rural Development

9:00-10:00 a.m. — Public Relations for Local Governments with Woody Maglinger, Run Switch PR

10:00-10:15 a.m. — Break

10:15-11:00 a.m. — KCCMA Update and Discussion with Bob Schrage

11:00-11:30 a.m. – Wrap-up and Door Prizes