J. Larry Stroud

Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business organization located in Lexington, KY. Commerce Lexington Inc. and its predecessor, the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, have been supporting the community since the mid-1990s. The non-profit company serves as a hub for healthcare, retail, and culture in Central Kentucky. The company provides resources for job seekers and entrepreneurs looking to start a business. The company works with partners to develop emerging leaders and expand their capacity to perform in leadership roles. The chamber of commerce has a long history in Lexington, dating back to 1797 when the Society for the first convened.

United Way of the Midlands offers social services. The company provides programs and resources through its certified partner agencies to improve the quality of life in Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

The Institute of Real Estate Management provides real estate management services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

YMCA of the USA is a non-profit organization which provides health and social services. The firm offers adventure guides, aquatics, arts, camping, child care, health and fitness, adults, scuba, and sports programs to communities and families in the United States. The company was founded by George Williams in 1844 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

First Community Bank (Lexington, South Carolina) is a community based bank, which engages in commercial banking activities. Its services include lending, mortgage, online banking, savings account and loans. The company is headquartered in Lexington, SC.