Connecting People. Creating Commerce!
Louisville, Kentucky Area
- Current
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- Owner at The FootPrint Network
- Past
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- Vice President of Membership & Strategic Alliances at One Southern Indiana
- Vice President, Programs and Services at Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
- Director, Business Development at LeapFrog Interactive
- Day Camp Counselor, Lifeguard and More at YMCA of Greater Louisville
- Education
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- Atherton High School
- Indiana University-Southeast
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- Industry
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Kyle Morey’s Summary
Louisville-bred and southern Indiana educated (graduate of IU), Kyle Morey, Owner of the FootPrint Network, is currently assisting small business owners, business associations, non profits, and chambers of commerce be seen, heard, and famous through idea generation, project management, non dues revenue, entrepreneurial programs, event programming, lead generation, mission statement planning, marketing and economic gardening.
Kyle’s career path began as a part owner and director of business development with a high profile start up called LeapFrog Interactive. Armed with business cards and a quick smile, Kyle built a platform of business opportunities, mergers & acquisitions, and a solid network of alliances placing LeapFrog as the premier web design firm in the region.
Kyle went on to labor for four years as VP of Programs & Services at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce in Arizona. Known in Scottsdale as Mr. Microphone, Kyle would command an audience and motivate people to action – whether members, volunteers or salespeople. Under his leadership, the Scottsdale Chamber achieved its highest membership gains in their 60-year history – more than 600 new members in a single year!
Upon return to his hometown, Kyle merged with One Southern Indiana in June of 2007 and quickly went to work implementing what he calls his three-pronged strategy to profit: the right PEOPLE, define your PROCESSES, and develop your PROFIT PLAN. Thanks to his tactic and the efforts of his team, One Southern Indiana broke all-time records in new member acquisitions, retention, and non dues revenue including the most new members in a year’s time (400 in one year), the most in sponsorships and advertising sales, and the highest retention level in 20 years.
Kyle Morey welcomes opportunities to serve in executive leadership positions for chambers of commerce. As Kyle puts it, “the best is yet to come!”
Kyle Morey’s Specialties:
+ Making people heard, seen, and famous
+ Generating profit
+ Cultivating strategic alliances
+ Creating commerce
Kyle Morey’s Experience
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Owner
The FootPrint Network
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Regional conduit: Footprint fulfills the promise of regionalism by connecting the business community through the exchange of ideas, offering of platforms for business to business advertising, and encouraging commerce between local businesses at the grassroots level. Initially Footprint published www.themetromailer.com as an experiment in providing a conduit for creating regional commerce by connecting people through direct mail advertising. The Metro Mailer is currently on hold as other programs of FootPrint become paramount.
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Vice President of Membership & Strategic Alliances
One Southern Indiana
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 7 months)
+ In one year, lead the team that broke all previous profit records by adding 400 new members, retaining 87% of dues, increasing sponsorship/ad sales and non dues revenue by $100K, and developing innovative fundraising/capital campaigns. Results: Increased from 1.2 to 1.4 million operating budget
+ Authored a consultative approach to the pricing program (tiered dues structure) that increased revenue and customer loyalty. Results: 60 clients at highest level in 9 months or $75K in additional funding
+ Coached sales, events, and administrative staff in customer service, being a company “buzz agent,” and thinking proactively. Results: motivated, enthusiastic, mission statement-oriented team members
+ Worked to gel the Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY business communities through innovative programming, networking events, and a big smile, warm handshake, and lots of enthusiasm! Results: a better metro business community
+ Taught workshops and seminars to business and chamber executives on a variety of topics including social media, economic gardening, profit management, lead generation, networking, and personal/professional development. Results: smarter people
+ Enhanced the public image and recognition of the chamber’s mission statement within the business community through new business development, community outreach, and aggressive networking. Results: Unhappy competitors -
Vice President, Programs and Services
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2003 — June 2007 (3 years 9 months)
+ Increased chamber membership from 1,200 to 2,000 (600 new members in one year’s time, all time high in 60 years)
+ Repackaged the chamber’s services offering tiered levels of programming (tiered dues structure)
+ Directed four teams: business development, programs & events, marketing & communications, and affinity partnerships
+ Built media partnerships (print, radio, & web) producing over $100K in in-kind services
+ Planed, executed, and facilitated over 90 annual programs and events at the chamber ranging from sophisticated relationship-building affairs (tradeshows, networking programs, educational workshops, culinary festivals, and member orientations) to business community award ceremonies. Each program required budgeting, sponsorships, strategic alliances, and volunteer management to achieve profitability
+ Rolled up my sleeves with hundreds of volunteers to foster business growth, nurture it, and protect it
+ Wrote and produced radio advertisements, print ads, Internet banner ads, and video presentations
+ Hosted business community events as Master of Ceremonies
+ Brought together leaders of industry to create dialogue regarding enhancing the business community
+ Delivered speeches to various business groups -
Director, Business Development
LeapFrog Interactive
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 1998 — January 2003 (4 years 2 months)
As one of the original "Magnificent Seven," Kyle Morey assisted in building brand and new client acquisition through professional networking, idea generation, and pure "stay on the phone till you drop" perseverance. Thanks to his efforts, LeapFrog built a platform of of stability, swallowed up its competition through mergers and acquisitions, and took its "leap" to the Big Boys market. LeapFrog is now 40 employees strong.
+ Served on several boards and committees with city and county-based chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, and world trade centers
+ Assisted in maintaining public and media relations and fulfilled public speaking roles
+ Founded an association called Q - Louisville’s Commerce Club, and served as its executive director. Designed the association as a marketing arm to LeapFrog offering panel discussions, moderators and networking activities -
Day Camp Counselor, Lifeguard and More
YMCA of Greater Louisville
(Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 1990 — March 1995 (5 years 3 months)
At an early age, I entered the workforce through the Leadership program offered at the YMCA Southeast Louisville (6 mile lane) under the direction of the then Executive Director Theresa McCauley. Empowered with her mentoring, I grew into several positions such as a Day Camp Counselor for summer kids camps, lifeguard, swim instructor, water aerobics instructor...I even cleaned the building early in the mornings. It is here that I learned a good work ethic, found a work mentor, and built a platform for the rest of my sojourn in the business world.
Kyle Morey’s Education
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Atherton High School
Theater Arts
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Indiana University-Southeast
BA , Speech Communications
Additional Information
Kyle Morey’s Websites:
Kyle Morey’s Interests:
Regional business connections. Creating commerce. Generating revenue opportunities. Providing conduits of business interaction. Wrestling with my kids when I am not saving the business world.
Kyle Morey’s Groups:
One Southern Indiana, GLI, J-Town Chamber of Commerce, SMBA, SMA, Realtor Association of Southern Indiana, Harrison Co Chamber, YPAL
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Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce -
Greater Louisville Networking Group -
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Linking Indiana -
Event Peeps: For Live Event Industry Professionals -
LDS Entrepreneurs -
Greater Louisville Inc. -
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LinkedKentucky -
One Southern Indiana Clients -
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
Kyle Morey’s Honors:
+ "Incredible" Award - presented by Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
+ "Lifetime Achievement" Award - presented by LeapFrog Interactive
+ "Ambassador of the Year 2000" - presented by Greater Louisville Inc.
+ Father of four and husband to one incredible spouse!
Kyle Morey’s Contact Settings
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