A full-serivce business brokerage firm serving Central Kentucky and the Bluegrass. Also active in commercial real estate (especially the hospitality industry).

Phone: (859) 806-3352  Fax: (859) 219-0162

James M. Harley, CBI, the founder and principal of The Business Exchange, is a graduate of Bucknell University (BA - Political Science) and has post-graduate degrees from Cornell University (MPS - School of Hotel Administration) and American University (MS - Real Estate and Urban Development).

Mr Harley began general business brokerage following a career in the hotel industry where he held corporate positions with Marriott Corporation (Director of Hotel Development Planning), Holiday Inn (Regional Vice President - Development/Acquisitions), Homestead Village (Vice President - Asset Management), Extended Stay America (Vice President - Operations) and Southern Suites (Executive Vice President). Additionally, he has played a significant development role in numerous hotel projects such as the Hilton Suites of Lexington Green (Lexington, KY) and the Crowne Plaza - Hilton Head (Hilton Head Island, SC).

Mr. Harley is also the National Director of Franchise and Real Estate Development for Entree Vous - a rapidly expanding meal preparation franchise. Kitchens are currently opening around the country. Visit www.entreevousfranchising.com for information on franchise opportunities nationwide.

Mr. Harley is a member of the Cornell Hotel Society and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). He has been awarded the professional designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) - a designation given to those who have achieved excellence in the field of business brokerage and transfers.

Jim is also a licensed Kentucky real estate broker.

Hotels and general business brokerage.

Kentucky and surrounding states,

Commercial real estate brokerage, hotel sales, franchise real estate services

International Business Brokers Association
Cornell Society of Hotelmen

Kentucky real estate broker