It is a privilege and honor to serve as President and CEO of Bowling Green Technical College (BGTC) and to launch our first major gifts campaign -- the Fulfilling the Promise Campaign. BGTC plays a pivotal role in addressing many of the challenges facing Kentucky, but only if we stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

As a state-sponsored institution, BGTC must supplement its public funds with support from the private sector to meet the demands of students and our business and industry partners. Through the "Fulfilling the Promise Campaign," we have identified initiatives that will ensure the success of our students, prepare workers to compete in the global economy, and enhance our ability to pursue new opportunities. Keeping BGTC in the forefront of innovation and excellence holds great promise for the citizens and businesses of South Central Kentucky.

I invite you to participate in the Fulfilling the Promise Campaign, a golden opportunity to invest in the future of education and workforce development. By taking this ambitious path, the citizens of South Central Kentucky will leverage the benefits associated with having an essential, dynamic and responsive technical college of the first order in the community.