The Economic Impact Model is the blueprint for our daily work. It guides our processes and decisions. Our ultimate goal is to impact not only the businesses we serve, but the students, faculty and staff on our campuses. When we do that well, the communities we serve benefit. We know that strong businesses create stronger communities. We Advance Kentucky one business at a time.
Identify - We continually search for and identify talented suppliers.
Educate - Our programs are designed to educate, train, certify, and vet businesses for opportunities at UK.
Connect - We connect those businesses to UK departments through small group meetings, outreach and events.
Measure - As we grow, we measure our effectiveness through reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
IMPACT - Through our work with underrepresented and small businesses, we touch the heart of communities we serve. Through the resources we provide and the relationships we foster, we build stronger businesses and stronger communities.
This is how UK Economic Engagement impacts and advances the Commonwealth of Kentucky.