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Lexington, Kentucky

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington is a thriving economic engine for business, education, health care, retail and culture in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Serving as bridge between the economic and public sectors, Babbage Cofounder is deeply involved as a catalyst for energizing the political and economic vitality of our city and region. Below, see the national rankings that put Lexington on the national map. For more information and ratings, visit Commerce Lexington.

Bob Babbage serves as a major coordinator of the Washington Fly-In, hosted by Commerce Lexington. The annual Fly-In presents an opportunity for the leaders in Central Kentucky to lobby Kentucky's federal Congressional delegation on a number of regional priorities. Central Kentucky's business community, non-profit sector, colleges and universities, and local elected officials are afforded the chance to have back-and-forth discussions with their federally elected counterparts. Participants also get to meet with other key policy experts and decision makers, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, chiefs of staff and federal lobbyists. The Fly-In is a critical tool in setting and advocating for regional priorities. Past Fly-Ins have resulted in the following successes:

• Funding for the I-75 Corridor
• Funding for the Kentucky Blood Center
• Funding for the University of Kentucky
• Funding for the Bluegrass Army Depot
• Funding for Newtown Pike

2011 Ranking for Lexington and Central Kentucky

Number 1 Best City for Finding a Job

Top 10 Cities of the Future - FDi Intelligence
#6 Best City for College Graduates - The Daily Beast

2010 Rankings for Lexington and Central Kentucky

Rank
2    The Best Cities for Education - Parenting Magazine
3    Best Places to Retire - CNNMoney
5    The Best Cities for Families - Parenting Magazine
5    The Best Markets for Single Family Home Investment
          - Wall Street Journal
5    Top Medium Sized US Cities for Entrepreneurs - Grasshopper Group
5    Best Real Estate Market Buy - MSN Real Estate
6    Top Metros - Low Cost Manufacturing Centers - Business Facilities
7    Percent of pop. over age 25 with an Advanced degree among
          cities over 250,000 - US Census 2009 ACS
7    Best Cities In Terms of Business Costs - KPMG Competitive Alternatives
7    Top 10 Metros - Quality of Life - Business Facilities
7    Highest State Increase of Entrepreneurial Activity
          - Kauffman Foundation
8    2010 Best-Performing Cities: Biggest Gainers - Milken Institute
8    The Best Large Cities to Bank In - gobankingrates.com
9    The Best Places for Business and Careers - Forbes
13   Percent of pop. over age 25 with at least a bachelor's degree
          among cities over 250,000 - US Census 2009 ACS Bicycling
14   Best Mid-Sized Cities for Job Growth - New Geography
41   Bike-Friendly Cities - Bicycling Magazine

Editors' Location Pick - Business Facilities
Top 10 College Towns - Relocate America
100 Best Communities For Young People - America’s Promise Alliance

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