LEXINGTON, Ky. — At Commerce Lexington’s Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by Forcht Bank, ExecuTrain was named the 2024 Small Business of the Year. The recipient of this year’s award in the Business Success Category, ExecuTrain was chosen for the honor from three different category winners. The week-long celebration featured events, Facebook Live segments, and video vignettes of the category winners.
Established in 1994, ExecuTrain has been a trailblazer in professional training, sculpting the skills and expertise of more than 12 million people across diverse business sectors. Led by president and CEO Crinda Francke, the company is a trusted Subject Matter Expert for Fortune 500 companies, specializing in training management, course design, and project staffing. After working as a sales manager at ExecuTrain for a few years, Franke purchased the Lexington franchise and then expanded it to Louisville. In 2020, Franke finalized the buy-out of ExecuTrain United States, further transforming the business as an exceptional provider of custom learning solutions with strong growth and client retention, expanding its reach throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
ExecuTrain’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations through innovative talent management platforms, personalized training programs, and the development of essential skills. Over its three decades in business, Franke and her team have been able to swiftly navigate business challenges with innovative solutions and investments that have maintained high standards of service and uninterrupted support for their clients, while keeping ExecuTrain at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices.
Commerce Lexington Board Chair Steve Byars (Moneywatch Advisors), said, “Commerce Lexington’s annual Salute to Small Business Awards program is the perfect opportunity for the business community to come together, say thank you, and recognize our area small businesses that are so vital to our economy. With over 30 years in business, ExecuTrain has achieved a longevity for which many small businesses strive. Each of our category award winners should be proud of what they have accomplished, and our community appreciates them greatly.”
2024 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS:
BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARD: ExecuTrain
MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD: The JCC Group
ENTREPRENEUR AWARD: Mahan Multimedia
NONPROFIT COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
