For Immediate Release
November 9, 2023
Three Inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Frankfort, Ky.– On Thursday, November 2, the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Induction Celebration, presented by JPMorgan Chase, was held and Kentucky’s most successful entrepreneurs were acknowledged.
2023 Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Inductees:
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Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chairman & CEO of ISCO Industries, Inc.
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Tony Lamb, Founder & CEO of Kona Ice & Travelin' Tom's Coffee
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Donna Salyers, President & Founder of Fabulous Furs
The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (KEHOF) is a physical and virtual destination that shares and celebrates the stories of Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs.
The induction celebration also honored 2023 emerging entrepreneurs, mentor of the year, investor of the year and executive of the year.
Emerging Entrepreneurs
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Logan Burchett, Co-Founder & COO of Forecastr
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Steven Plappert, Co-Founder & CEO of Forecastr
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Koby Hastings, Founder & CEO of SalesRiver
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Jennifer Williams, CEO of Cuddle Clones
Investor of the Year
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John Willmoth, Founder and Managing Partner of Poplar Ventures
Mentor of the Year
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David Hasler, CEO of Jester FEC
Executive of the Year
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Stephen Gray, President & CEO of Gray, Inc.
"Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Entrepreneurs generate jobs, create diverse neighborhoods and are vital to prosperous cities,” said Paul Costel, Region Manager for JPMorgan Chase in Kentucky. “It’s an honor to celebrate the innovation and drive behind these successful leaders. It’s imperative they have our support in order to unlock the full potential of the Bluegrass state.”
Know a Kentucky entrepreneur you feel deserves to be recognized? Nominations for the 2024 class are open. Deadline to submit is May 3, 2024. Please nominate them at www.entrepreneurhof.com/nominate.
For more information about the initiative or to learn more about past honorees, please click here.