Global Stories of Lexington Entrepreneurship: A Global Lex Panel & Networking Event

​Every great Lexington business started with someone deciding to take a chance on this city. For four of them, that chance also meant starting over in a new country.

​Immigrant-owned businesses are at the core of what makes Lexington Lexington. For Global Entrepreneurship Week, Global Lex is bringing four of the people behind them to the stage: Will Hanrahan (Founder & Developer, The Railyard), Albert Lukonga (Founder and Executive Designer, Albert Couture), Avena Kiely (Hospitality Entrepreneur, Harvey’s Bar, The Grove & The Willow), and Visal Heng (Owner, Lavish Nails). Moderated by Dr. Basel Touchan, Executive Director of Global Lex, the conversation gets into the real story of how each business came to be, from the first risk to the doors opening, and what the American dream has looked like along the way.

​Join us for an evening of networking and light bites. Come ready to meet fellow entrepreneurs, community partners, and neighbors invested in what’s next for our city.

​Free and 21+. Seating is limited, so grab your spot.

​Part of GEWLEX 2026, Global Entrepreneurship Week in Lexington.