With a strong and growing coalition in Kentucky, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Kentucky’s economy.
The USGLC’s Kentucky Advisory Committee brings together more than 65 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Kentucky. We’re also proud of Kentucky’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
In 2021, Kentucky exported
$25.9 billion
in goods to foreign markets.
In Kentucky,
483,700 jobs (18.80%)
are supported by trade.
In 2018-2019,
4,029 students
in Kentucky studied abroad.
In our great state of Kentucky, one thing is certain: Leading globally matters locally to our communities and our families. Beyond keeping us safe from terrorism and international political instability, our global engagement helps create new markets for our proudest goods – from bourbon to beans to broncos…
LOUISVILLE, KY – Today, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) hosted U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and other local and national leaders for its second annual South Summit in Louisville, KY. The event, with support...
Chairman Yarmuth was joined by Michael Kiely, UPS’s President of U.S. Government Affairs, in a conversation moderated by Dan Glickman, former Secretary of Agriculture and USGLC senior advisor...