Hardin County's Future: Local Leaders on Growth, Jobs & Community | Insights & Impacts 2026

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, KYThis 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 20262:02 Meet the Panelists3:23 About Project Giveback & Tonight's Cause5:19 Panel Discussion Begins5:34 Reflecting on 2025: Achievements & Challenges12:28 How Collaboration Drives Community Impact17:35 Young Professionals & Hardin County's Future21:39 Audience Questions Begin21:46 Ford/Blue Oval Update & Job Fair Announcement25:09 Can Our Economy Absorb Displaced Workers?26:53 Current State of the Local Economy30:38 Housing Market Reality Check35:01 Fort Knox: Our Economic Anchor37:28 VA Clinic Development Update40:59 General Dion on Fort Knox's Strong Future47:23 AI & Technology in Our Community48:28 New Developments Coming to Hardin County52:33 Why People Choose to Stay Here54:44 Balancing Growth with Small-Town Feel55:58 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: @HardinLocalYouTube: Hardin LocalTikTok: @HardinLocal#HardinCounty #Elizabethtown #HardinLocal #CommunityPanel #LocalNews #FortKnox #BlueOval #Kentucky