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enjoy the excitement of a big city atmosphere and the serenity
of the wide open country side and horse farms. Lexington, located
in the heart of Central Kentucky, is the second largest metropolitan
area. You will enjoy four distinct seasons, which include cool
plateau breezes, comfortable nights in summer and no prolonged
periods of heat, cold, rain, snow or wind.
The University of Kentucky, Toyota and Lexmark International
are the major employers in the area. You may also enjoy the
strong employment opportunities in the equine related businesses,
health care, retail and services. Principal manufactured products
include computer printers, automobiles, automobile parts, furniture,
peanut butter, cutting tools, heating and air conditioning equipment
and paper cups and products.
At the present time Lexington’s approximate total population
is 260,512 with a recent projection of 326,446 by year 2020.
Forbes Magazine recently named Lexington in the top ten nationally
for the “Best Place for Business and Careers in 2004.”
Expansion Management Publication listed Lexington in the top
ten as the “Best Places in U.S. to locate a Company,”
as well as awarded Lexington with a Five Star Quality of Life
Quotient which is the highest award given in this category.
Lexington prides itself on being selected as one of the top
ten cities with the Highest Educational Attainment by the U.
S. Census Bureau. Ladies Home Journal awarded Lexington No.
13 out of the top fifteen spot for the “Best City for
Women, 2001” after considering the local economy, per
centage of women owned businesses, as well as overall job growth.
The publication also took into consideration the cultural resources,
lifestyles, schools, jobs, health care, child care and government,
Lexington has also received awards for “The top ten most
creative cities,” “ America’s top twenty places
to live and work.
Lexington – a great city to visit and live! Welcome!
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