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Whitley County’s local economic development organization receives community investment from Bluegrass REALTORS®

Published Wednesday, December 11, 2019
By: LBAR

Continuing a long-term commitment to healthy communities for central Kentucky homeowners, the Bluegrass REALTORS® (Bluegrass REALTORS®) announced its $2,000 investment in the Corbin Economic Development Agency. Over the past 16 years, Bluegrass REALTORS® has made available over $550,000 to promote economic development across central Kentucky.

This initiative supports activities directly related to job creation, expansion and retention. A financial investment is available to each local economic development organization within Bluegrass REALTORS®'s 22-county primary service area as a way to fund programs that will promote and build the local economy.

“Bluegrass REALTORS® is partnering with communities to provide resources, foster regional collaboration and facilitate positive economic results,” said Bluegrass REALTORS® President Al Blevins. “The support provided to these local organizations will help attract, develop and expand businesses, and ultimately create jobs. Studies show that a strong real estate market is the foundation to a healthy community and this investment is the Association’s dedication to achieving that goal.”

As the region’s leading advocate for homeownership, Bluegrass REALTORS® (Bluegrass REALTORS®) understands the value and joy of owning a home. Bluegrass REALTORS® represents more than 3,400 REALTORS® located in 22 counties: Anderson, Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Knox, Laurel, Menifee, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Rowan, Scott, Whitley and Woodford Counties. Visit www.lbar.com for up to the minute real estate listings and buying and selling resources.