October 14th, 2025 – Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Bluegrass Greensource is excited to host our 2nd annual Green Business Innovation Forum, happening on October 14th at Transylvania’s William T. Young Campus Center. The full-day conference (8am to 4pm) will bring together leaders looking to improve their sustainable business practices.
The Forum is designed to spark innovation, build partnerships, and encourage real progress. This premier event will bring together business leaders, sustainability professionals, and community changemakers to explore how green innovation can drive environmental and economic success across Central Kentucky.
Attendees will explore topics such as saving money on energy bills, marketing your sustainability story, zero-waste initiatives, green certification programs, and alternative energy!
This dynamic event will feature a blend of insightful keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and hands-on breakout sessions. With networking opportunities, a range of exhibitors to explore, and even lunch thrown in, it’s not just about learning – it’s about connecting, discovering, and innovating.
Attendance to the Summit has been approved for CEUs for Elected Officials.
5 hours for members of Fiscal Courts through the Department of Local Government
Contact amy@bggreensource.org with any questions.
Day-Of Agenda
8:00am – Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
8:45am – Opening Statements by Paulette Akers, Bluegrass Greensource Board Chair
9:00am-10:15am – The Economic Case for Sustainability & Community Examples Panel
Dr. Serenity Wright, University of Kentucky
Gabrielle Blocher, Sunflower Fuels
Brian Berry, Rumpke
Moderator: Ally Hall, Franklin County Fiscal Court
10:15am-10:45am – Exhibitor Showcase
10:45am-11:30am – Breakout Session I
Alice Hilton, Living Streets Lexington + Quinn Mulholland, LFUCG
Brian Berry, Rumpke
Jeff Nazarko, Solar Energy Solutions
11:45am-12:30pm – Keynote Speaker: Landon Borders, GAME Change
12:30pm-1:15pm – Networking Lunch
1:15pm-2:00pm – Breakout Session II
Carrie Ray, Mountain Association
Jamie Clark, Synergy Home
Andrea Rock & Mark Toda, KPPC
2:15pm-2:45pm – Exhibitor Showcase
2:45pm-4:00pm – Marketing your Sustainability Story Panel
Nancy Wiser, Wiser Strategies
Arin Arnold-Davis, VisitLEX
Kelly Hieronymus, West Sixth
Moderator: Kevin Baldridge, Beam Institute
4:00pm – Closing Remarks by Amy Sohner, Executive Director of Bluegrass Greensource
4:15pm – Happy Hour at West Sixth
Thank You to our Sponsors!
