Thursday, August 7, 2008

Institute Gathers at Horseshoe Bend


Just past where the blacktop ends you'll find a hidden treasure in Kentucky's up and coming wine scene. Go off the beaten path in Willisburg, KY and spend an afternoon at Horseshoe Bend Vineyard and Winery with the Karsner family, just as the Fellows and Alumni of the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute did last weekend.

Our outing at Horseshoe Bend brought together members of the current class of Fellows and alumni group for an afternoon of great food, wine and networking. There's so much to be shared among the Fellows from Northeastern and South Central Kentucky! Throughout the past four years we've seen many exciting developments and outgrowths of the Institute. Our alumni continue to give back to the region and push entrepreneurship while our current class is well on its way. We're glad to provide opportunites for the groups to connect, share ideas and develop partnerships as we work to make Kentucky the destination of choice for entrepreneurs. This is one of many collaborative efforts that will surface in the years to come.

So, if you were unable to join us at Horseshoe Bend last weekend I'd like to encourage you to take a "staycation" and visit the Karsner family one Saturday. The view alone is worth the drive! Horseshoe Bend was founded in Washington County in 1986 and has been opperating as a vineyard since 1997. The family began bottling wine a year and a half ago and have opened for tastings on Saturdays.

In the mean time, visit our social networking site (yes alumni, you'll be asked to join) and view some photos from the big day. You can view the album online at: http://kycoaches.ning.com/index.php/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2022249%3AAlbum%3A1941. We look forward to seeing you all again soon as we come together for an Alumni Event on September 10-11, 2008 in Maysville!

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