West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit
October is Community and Economic Development month. LCCC's 7th Annual West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit - focused on “Empty Pantry: The State of Food Insecurity” - was fantastic and enlightening. Keynote speaker Reverend Vincent E James Sr., CEO of Dare to Care Food Bank, inspired with his eloquent and impassioned words. The panels, breakout sessions and round table discussion were excellent. The program concluded with the Sam Watkins Jr “Light the Way” awards, celebrating amazing entrepreneurs (click Read More below).

President Kevin Lynch presented the Light the Way Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Economic Development to William & Christine Starks of G. Starks Realty Co. Rotarian Aaron McGahee also sponsored an award - the same one he received last year! 


 
2023 Sam Watkins Jr "Light the Way" Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Winners:

Lamont Collins, Roots101: African American Museum - Arts & Culture Excellence award sponsored by Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc

Lettie Johnson, Gifted By Design Leadership & Consulting Firm - Advancing Equity award sponsored by Aaron McGahee and Rhinox Research Group (who won this award last year!)

Tiffany Williams, Eternal, LLC Real Estate Services - Leadership Excellence award sponsored by Amplify Louisville

Ronyale Smith, Blak Koffee Cafe - Startup/Innovation award sponsored by Metro United Way

Christine and William Starks, G. Starks Realty Co. - Economic Development award sponsored by Rotary Club of Louisville

Brough Brothers (Chris Yarbrough, Vic Yarbrough, Bryson Yarbrough) - Acceleration/Growth award sponsored by Waterfront Park Congrats to all!