Join us for Insights & Impacts 2026, a community panel discussion about where Hardin County has been, where we're headed, and how we can work together to build a stronger future.

🎤 PANELISTS:

• Keith Taul – Hardin County Judge Executive

• Phil Taul – Founder, Hardin Local

• Scott Lucas – Community Organizer

• Dustin Kiser – Young Professionals Representative

🎙️ HOST: Rachel Brantingham

📍 RECORDED LIVE: January 14, 2026 at Tequila House, Elizabethtown, KY

This event was presented in partnership with Central Kentucky Community Foundation's Project Giveback initiative, supporting scholarships for non-traditional students.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

0:00 Welcome to Insights & Impacts 2026

2:02 Meet the Panelists

3:23 About Project Giveback & Tonight's Cause

5:19 Panel Discussion Begins

5:34 Reflecting on 2025: Achievements & Challenges

12:28 How Collaboration Drives Community Impact

17:35 Young Professionals & Hardin County's Future

21:39 Audience Questions Begin

21:46 Ford/Blue Oval Update & Job Fair Announcement

25:09 Can Our Economy Absorb Displaced Workers?

26:53 Current State of the Local Economy

30:38 Housing Market Reality Check

35:01 Fort Knox: Our Economic Anchor

37:28 VA Clinic Development Update

40:59 General Dion on Fort Knox's Strong Future

47:23 AI & Technology in Our Community

48:28 New Developments Coming to Hardin County

52:33 Why People Choose to Stay Here

54:44 Balancing Growth with Small-Town Feel

55:58 Closing Remarks

📌 KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Blue Oval SK/Ford plant transition and upcoming job fair

• Local economy health and housing market trends

• Fort Knox's economic impact and future missions

• New VA Clinic development progress

• Attracting and retaining young professionals

• Community collaboration strategies

🔗 CONNECT WITH HARDIN LOCAL:

Facebook: @HardinLocal

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TikTok: @HardinLocal

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