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Chairman’s Comments
In late May, we had the pleasure of announcing
the location of the UACJ – Constellium BodyIn-White Plant at the Kentucky Transpark. This
$150 million investment represents the largest
capital investment in South Central Kentucky in
a decade. The company is a newly formed joint
venture that brings together business leaders
from Japan and several different countries across
the European Union to create a new facility right
here in South Central Kentucky that will serve
the North American automotive market. In July,
we were honored to welcome the Governor and
company officials from all over the world right
here to Bowling Green to break ground on their
Transpark site. This announcement joins 4 others
so far this year for over $187 million in investment and over 330 new jobs created. It’s truly an
exciting time to live and work in South Central
Kentucky.
Another exciting development that has taken
shape over the summer is the crystallization of a
motorsports initiative in South Central Kentucky
that will encompass everything from economic
development to education to tourism. You will be
hearing more about this initiative in the coming
months, but we’re very excited to have a strong
Steering Committee and community partners already on board and working to expand and market our already impressive motorsports commu-
Chamber Board of Directors
nity. An exciting start to this new initiative is the
appointment of Executive Committee Member
Dave Tatman as the inaugural Executive Director
of the Kentucky Automotive Industry Association. Congratulations to our colleague!
In mid-July, our Chamber received notice that we
have been named one of four finalists nationally
for the ACCE’s 2014 Chamber of the Year. This is an
exciting milestone! Chambers all over the country submit a detailed operational survey just for
the chance to be invited to apply for Chamber of
the Year. It’s an honor to even be invited to apply
and a bigger honor to be named as a finalist. I am
so proud of this accomplishment. I am not sure
that many know what a high-performing Chamber we have here in South Central Kentucky, and
I am delighted to see that our efforts are being
recognized nationwide. Additionally, you may
not know that our Chamber is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber, as defined by the US Chamber of
Commerce. What does that mean? It means our
Chamber is a member of an elite group: only 1%
of the Chambers of Commerce across the nation
are awarded 5-Star status. I’d like to personally
thank all of our partners, volunteers, and staff
who work tirelessly to make our Chamber the
award-winning institution it is. Congratulations
to all on these outstanding achievements!
Finally I want to mention a couple of exciting
upcoming events. On August 21st, we will celebrate our Coffee Hour at the WKU Center for Research and Development. Speaking will be our
very own, newly minted Executive Director of the
Kentucky Automotive Industry Association, Mr.
Dave Tatman.
On August 27th, we will welcome students back
to campus with our annual Welcome Back WKU
event. In recent years, this has turned into a great
community event that celebrates our students
and businesses alike. Plan to come…bring lots of
goodies for the students…and get ready for an
afternoon of fun! Hope to see you there!
Best,
Business After Hours
August 26, 2014
Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1561 Newton Ave.
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No Fee; Online Registration Requested.
Business After Hours is a networking program that gives Chamber partners
and guests the opportunity to make new contacts, renew acquaintances and
exchange business information. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres
and possible entertainment at no cost. Business After Hours has an average
attendance of 60-100.
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President and CEO
Ron Bunch
Chairman
John Mark Fones
Vice Chair
Mark Iverson
Immediate Past Chair
Brad Howard
Chair-Elect
Tommy Adams
Vice Presidents
Joy Rogers
Dave Tatman
Robbin Taylor
Board of Directors
Bill Borders
Alex Nottmeier
Steve Davis
Alan Palmer
Dion Houchins
Brett Reynolds
Doc Kaelin
Robert Teixeira
Kim Thomas
Todd Matthews
Chris Thorn
Amy Milliken
Eric Walker
Clinton Mills
Regina Webb
Bill Murphree
Bruce Wilkerson
Phil Neal
Joe Nishijima
Your Chamber Staff
Ron Bunch
President and CEO
Christina Beliles
Workforce Coordinator
Emilee Buttrum
Economic Development
Coordinator
Maureen Carpenter
Vice President,
Regional Development
and Talent
Kayla Cruse
Marketing and
Research Coordinator
Crystal Cummings
Office Manager
Katie Dykes
Programs & Events
Coordinator
Carrie Felix
Executive Assistant
Yvonne Franks
Finance Coordinator
Britney Harris
Economic Development
Research/Data
Coordinator
Danielle Parker
Partnership
Coordinator
Tonya Matthews
Vice President,
Partnership Services
Kim Phelps
Communications and
Public Policy Director
Melinda Rector
Receptionist/Database
Administrator
Meredith Robinson
COO/CFO
Claudia Russell
Partnership Sales
Director
Julie Sapp
Project Manager,
Attraction
Abbie Siljendahl
Programs and Events
Director
Liz Stevenson
Partnership Sales
Representative
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WKU Center for Research and Development
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August Coffee Hour Links
WKU and Advanced
Manufacturing
WKU has for many years seen economic development as part of
our core mission. We are looking at ways that our faculty, staff,
and students can be an even greater resource to business and
industry. In particular, we are developing ways to make our
resources more transparent and available to business – especially
in the manufacturing sector – in our region. The Center for
Research and Development houses applied research centers, the
Small Business Development Center, the Central Region ICC, the
Innoplexx (a student business accelerator) and the WKU Small
Business Accelerator, which currently is home to 17 technologybased businesses.
Most of the technical resources likely to be of interest to advanced
manufacturing industry are now administered as a single Institute
of Materials and Manufacturing. Within this institute, are the
NOVA Center (large chamber SEM), the Center for Applied Physics
and The Engineering-Manufacturing-Commercialization Center.
All these facilities work with business and industry to stimulate
opportunities and new enterprises. Faculty and staff bring
experience and knowledge to the forefront to assist company
needs.
A university like WKU is a complex institution that can be hard
to navigate. We will be launching a new web portal as a single
landing point for business and industry. The new portal, along
with a new management system, will make it easier for business
to find partners within WKU.
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Kentucky’s Automotive Industry and Its Impact
on South Central Kentucky
The Bowling Green area is home to many automotive related
industries. In fact, the automotive industry has a widespread
impact on the state. According to the Cabinet for Economic
Development, Kentucky produced more than 1.2 million
vehicles in 2013 and the state ranks third overall in light vehicle
production and first per capital. Kentucky’s 460 motor vehiclerelated establishments employ nearly 82,000 people.
To make the Commonwealth a more prominent automotive
powerhouse, the Kentucky Automotive Industry Association
(KAIA) has been created to bring together Kentucky auto
manufacturers and suppliers. “The association will play a vital role
in addressing the challenges, solutions and opportunities facing
the industry. It will also allow us to highlight successes and elevate
the state’s contributions to the global automotive industry,” said
Governor Beshear.
An individual that is no stranger
to the Bowling Green community
was chosen as the individual to
elevate Kentucky as a global leader
in the automotive industry. Dave
Tatman, former general manager
of the General Motors Corvette
Assembly Plant, will serve as the
inaugural executive director of the
organization.
Dave will also be working with WKU
to customize university resources in
the areas of engineering and manufacturing to the needs of local
industry with prototyping, commercialization, and innovations. He
will provide guidance and mentoring to the NIST Manufacturing
Extension Partnership, Advantage Kentucky Alliance and integrate
WKU into the regional Motorsports initiative. His background
in industry will provide faculty and staff the insight needed to
respond to the engineering and manufacturing community.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
White Castle
Celebrating the grand opening of their new location
3179 Scottsville Rd.
The Pawn Company
Grand opening
255 Cumberland Trace Road
Platinum Star Partner Citizens First Bank
2014 Thunderfest Kick-Off
Beauty and Beyond
Celebrating their one year anniversary
1203 Broadway Ave
President’s Club
Celebrating grand re-opening of the ballpark and
grand opening of the tornado shelter
Basil Griffin Park
Diamond Star Partners
County of Warren and City of Bowling Green
2014 Stand for Children
CDS #10 Pharmacy, LLC
Grand opening of their new addition
1308 Ashley Circle
Silver Star Partner TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
Celebrating the arrival of the new DaVinci Surgical
System
1801 Ashley Circle
Gold Star Partner Houchens Industries, Inc.
Grand opening of Crossroads IGA
619 S. Main Street, Smiths Grove, KY
Burger & Bun
Grand opening
729 Chestnut Street
Platinum Star Partner BB&T and Kiwanis
Celebrating the start of the annual soap box derby
Platinum Star Partner U.S. Bank
2014 Balloons, Tunes and BBQ Kick-Off
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The Chamber Is
Proud to Welcome
New President’s Club
Bronze Partner!
Fletcher
Excavation
Fletcher Excavation LLC is a
Woman Owned Small Business
that began in 2002, and now is
one of the leading excavation
contractors in the Bowling
Green area. Fletcher Excavation
is known for dedicated team of
employees and daily hands-on
owner participation that has the
experience and technology to
provide complete excavation
services for any project.
Fletcher Excavation specializes
in heavy construction, which
includes mass excavation,
building excavation, storm and
sanitary sewer, underground
water and electric utilities. In
addition, our services include:
demolition and highway work.
The Fletcher Excavation LLC
reputation has been earned by
our commitment to excellence
and we pledge to continue
our commitment while we
“Construct the Future For
Generations to Come.”
Please join us in welcoming
Fletcher Excavation, LLC to the
Presidents Club!
These businesses invest in economic development.
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International Joint Venture
BREAKS GROUND ON BOWLING GREEN PLANT
The company will continue their fast track with construction with the start of production planned for the first
half of 2016 with full capacity reached by 2018. The Joint
Venture will create 80 new jobs and the plant is being
designed for future expansion beyond the initial target.
On July 2nd, Governor Beshear joined local, company
and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of
the Constellium-UACJ Body in White Plant in Bowling
Green just two months after their initial site selection
decision. The companies signed the international joint
venture in May and announced their $150 million investment in an automotive aluminum sheet production
facility in the Kentucky Transpark.
“What an exciting day for Bowling Green and all of Kentucky,” said Gov. Beshear. “This huge investment will further solidify our role as a key player in the auto industry. I
want to thank Constellium N.V. and UACJ Corporation for
locating here, and I look forward to seeing the impact of
this operation.”
“We are really thrilled to mark the official start of the
Bowling Green plant’s construction today”, said Constellium’s CEO Pierre Vareille. “This project is highly strategic
and it is the first milestone of an ambitious strategy to
become a major player in the fast growing US aluminum
body sheet market”
Constellium, a European aluminum company and UACJ,
a Japanese aluminum company will supply an initial target capacity of 100,000 metric tons (approximately 220
million pounds) of cold-rolled aluminum coils, which
will be treated and processed in Bowling Green.
“Today, we are very pleased to take the next step forward to the initiation of the Joint Venture with Constellium. We are committed to deliver advanced products
to our customers from mid-2016 onwards, utilizing the
technologies each party has separately developed in EU
and Japan,” commented Shigenori Yamauchi, Chairman
of the Board & CEO, UACJ.
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“The multinational project team has worked hard over
the last year to go that far and it is great to see the alignment of both shareholders,” stated Pat Franc, President
& CEO of Tri-Arrows Aluminum, a fully controlled subsidiary of UACJ.
“We were honored to be chosen as the site for this project,” stated Chamber Board Chairman John Mark Fones.
“This is the largest investment in our region in more than
a decade. But what is even more exciting is the companies’ dedication and eagerness to begin production.
Their aggressive timeline for construction means more
jobs for our region’s residents in a short amount of time.
This is a company that is looking to succeed, but more
importantly they are looking to grow. We couldn’t be
happier to have them here in South Central Kentucky.”
The plant will produce finished aluminum body sheets
for the North American automotive industry responding
to the growing demand for aluminum in automotive
manufacturing.
Consul-General of Japan Motohiko Kato, based in Nashville, was in attendance to celebrate the Joint Venture
and the growth of the manufacturing sector in the region.
“It is truly an honor to be a part of this project that represents such a strong partnership among companies
from around the world. The decision of this joint venture
to bring their operations to Bowling Green attests to the
attraction of our strategic location and skilled workforce.
We have no doubt that they will be a perfect fit for the
collaborative spirit and automotive hub here in Warren
County. We congratulate them on this landmark in the
process and look forward to their success here in South
Central Kentucky,” stated Judge Executive Michael Buchanon.
Both the City of Bowling Green and Warren County were
instrumental in helping to bring this project to South
Central Kentucky, in addition to many other organizations throughout the Commonwealth. A thank you luncheon was held in May with more than 50 individuals in
attendance to celebrate the collaborative efforts.
The finalization of the joint venture remains subject to
regulatory approvals which are currently expected in the
second half of 2014.
The initial announcement of the joint venture is among
five total announcements for the Bowling Green Area
Chamber of Commerce in 2014 for a total capital investment of more than $187 million and the creation of over
330 jobs.
“Both regional and global competition is intense,” stated
Consul-General Kato. “But there is no doubt that Kentucky lies at the heart of one of the world’s most important manufacturing regions.”
“Our corporate citizens are such an important part of
the growth and development of our community,” stated Mayor Bruce Wilkerson. “When we have a company
that comes in ready to hit the ground running, we know
that their dedication and investment will allow them to
succeed here. The impact this joint venture will have on
Bowling Green will be great and I believe there is no limit to the success they will find here. We appreciate their
confidence in our community and look forward to working with them in the future.”
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Thank You Partners for Renewing Your Chamber Investment
AA Rid-All Termite & Pest Control
AAA Systems, Inc.
ABC Self Storage
Ace Hardware
Affordable Property Services, Inc.
Alan Read
American Cancer Society
American Howa Kentucky, Inc.
Americas Car Mart dba Car Mart of Bowling
Green
Android - Bowling Green
Apex Payroll
Aramark, Inc.
B & J Gallery
BANDO USA, INC.
Barbara Stewart Interiors
Batteries Plus
Benefits Resource Group
Bethel University
Better Business Bureau
BG-WC Welfare Center
BlueCotton, Inc.
Bluegrass Advertising
Bluegrass Cellular
Bluegrass Electrical, Inc.
Bluegrass Oral Health Center
Bowling Green Athletic Club
Bowling Green Christian Academy, Inc.
Bowling Green Hot Rods
Bowling Green Machine & Welding Company
Bowling Green Monument
Bowling Green Noon Rotary Club
Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center
Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center
Bowling Green Warren County Community
Education
Boy Scouts of America Lincoln Heritage
Council
Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green
BR Tire
Brandeis Machinery
Brock McVey Company
Browning Oil Company
Canteen Service Company
Capitol Window & Door
Carter Douglas Company, LLC
CASA of South Central KY
CASCO Products Corporation
CenterPointe Church
CGS Machine & Tool, Inc.
Chaney’s Dairy Barn
Christ Episcopal Church
Clarion Inn
Clark Beverage Group, Inc.
Comcast Spotlight
Comfort Keepers
Communications Systems
Community Link
Continental Machinery Movers of Kentucky
Control Systems Design & Automation, Inc.
Country Oven Bakery
Country Peddler
Covington Electric
Creek Sod Farms, Inc.
Crossland Community Church
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Destiny Dental
Dialog Telecommunications
Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky
Dr. Rex Galloway
Drapery Nation
Dwight Embry’s Garage, Inc.
Eastwood Baptist Church
Elite Travel
EnSafe, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
ERA Premier Realty Partners
E-Z Rent-It, Inc.
Fairview Community Health Center
Final Finish
First Choice Home Medical
Flea Land of Bowling Green
Fleenor Plumbing, LLC
Flowers by Shirley
Fraternal Order of Police
Fruit of The Loom Corporate Headquarters
Fukuda USA, Inc.
Geoghegan Roofing & Supply, Inc.
Golden Farley
Greenview Specialty Associates
Greenwood Estates Mobile Home Park
Griff’s Deli
Grinstead’s Flooring & Furnishings
Habitat for Humanity of BG/Warren County,
Inc.
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Hall’s Sweeping Service
Hardy & Son Funeral Home
Haven4Change, Inc.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Hill-Motley Lumber Company
Holley Performance Products
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Home Helpers of South Central Kentucky
HOTEL INC
Huntsman Automotive
Hurt Mechanical
IFS Technologies
Illuminanz
International Paper
Interventional Pain Specialists of Bowling
Green
Irving Materials, Inc.
ISTT, Inc.
Jim Johnson Nissan & Jim Johnson Hyundai
Jimmy Diemer’s Self Storage
Joe D. Hunt
K & B Striping, Inc.
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
Kentucky Career Center, Bowling Green
Kentucky Outdoor Advertising
Kentucky Tire Exchange
Land Shark Shredding, LLC
Landmark Financial Advisors
Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association
Manpower Employment Services Provider
Martin Autoplex
Mary Cohron & Associates
Mary Jane’s Chocolates
McWhorter Chiropractic, LLC
Mellow Mushroom
Miracle Mattress
Modern Supply Company
Monticello Banking Company
Morris Jewelry
NASCO
Nat’s Outdoor Sports
Neace Lukens Insurance, Inc.
Noland Insurance Agency
Northwestern Mutual
Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green
Overhead Door Company of Bowling Green
Party 1 Superstore
Phil Brown Construction
PrimeCare Medicine Associates
Print Media
Randstad
Reeves Enterprises, Inc.
Regina Webb Salon & Spa
Reynolds, Johnston, Hinton & Pepper, LLP
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Ross Education, LLC
Royal Music Company, Inc.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Scott Waste Services, LLC
Scotty’s Development Company
Securitas
Select Security
Service One Credit Union
Sewell and Sewell Architects, PLLC
Shelby Recycling
Shelton CPAs, LLP
Shin Yuki
Shop At Home Carpets
Simon Dentistry
Sitex Corporation
SKY Pediatric Dentistry
Social Security Administration
South Central A/V
South Central Kentucky Homes/Home Market
Magazine, Inc.
Southeast Financial Credit Union
Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates
Southland Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Staci Simpson
Stepping Out on Faith Ministries, Inc.
Sturgeon Construction, LLC
Summit Title Company, LLC
Sun Products Corporation
The Community Foundation of South Central
Kentucky
The Garden Patch on Main
The Ridley and Hull Financial Consulting
Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Tile Trends, Inc.
Toby’s Pest Control Service
Tony Huynh
Tony Rhoades State Farm Insurance
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Trace Die Cast, Inc.
Trent Bedding Company, LLC
Tri-State International Trucks of BG, Inc.
United Rentals
Utility Precast Products, LLC
VanMeter Contracting, Inc.
Vette City Liquors
WAKY Sign Company
Warren County Public Library
WDNS-FM & WKCT-AM Radio
Window World of Bowling Green, LLC
WNKY-TV
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort
Zebra Graphics, Inc.
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Aleris Recycling, Inc.
“Leading recycler of aluminum and manufacturer of specification alloys. We convert
aluminum scrap and dross into alloys in molten
or ingot form.”
805 Gardner Lane
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5688
www.aleris.com
Ty Brown, Plant Manager
Collier Technologies, Inc.
“Custom fabrication facility specializing in
quality CAD Engineered Corvette replacement
frames for 1963-1982 (C2 and C3) Corvettes in
steel or stainless steel.”
100 N Graham Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 936-8023
www.colliertechnologies.com
Lisa Evans, Sales & Marketing Administrator
Beauty & Beyond by Jennifer
“We give self-esteem! Providing wigs, health
and beauty supplies in an inviting yet discreet
environment. We also offer cancer support
services and host a monthly cancer support
group.”
1203 Broadway Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-5162
Jennifer Gammon, Owner
Community Farmers Market
“Community Farmers Market is a year-round,
producer-only market dedicated to community
outreach.”
2319 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 943-9228
www.communityfarmersmarketbg.com
Jackson Rolett, Outreach Coordinator
FlexKom America
“Providing a Bi-Directional Loyalty Program to
help small businesses with customer retention
and acquisition by using FREE Video Text Advertising (new technology) with NO MONTHLY
FEES! The BEST M-Commerce plan.”
2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 280
Henderson, NV 89074
(270) 792-7844
www.flexkom.com
Steffan Schumacher, Regional Coordinator
Direct Marketing
Franklin Bank & Trust Company
“Hometown Banking at its Best Since 1958.”
We opened our doors accepting your deposits
on December 1, 1958, and we are still here
doing what we do best for you!”
2305 Gary Farms Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 901-4380
Crossroads IGA & Schlotzsky’s Bakery Cafe www.fbtco.com
Breakfield Roofing Company
“Hybrid grocery and convenience store with es- Sandy Sweitzer, Branch Manager/Consumer
“Shingles, flat roofs, commercial and residen- sential grocery items, meal solutions, gourmet Lender
tial roofing.”
beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables and top
884 Peachtree Lane
quality meats.”
FranNet
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7052
619 S Main Street
“We partner with aspiring entrepreneurs to
(270) 782-8130
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
help determine the best franchise opportunities to match their goals, skill set and lifestyle.”
Donna Breakfield, Secretary
(270) 563-9911
10105 Canter Ridge
Wayne Green, Store Manager
Louisville, KY 40223
Building Bridges 4 Life
(502) 314-7100
“Jim Green is a certified John Maxwell Team
Daisy Fashions
www.frannet.com/kpoling
speaker, teacher and coach conducting many 600 US 31W Bypass, Suite 14
Kirk Poling, Senior Consultant
workshops and trainings covering areas of
Bowling Green, KY 42101
leadership, personal development and consult- (270) 846-7778
ing during his 32 year career.”
Gildersleeve Partners, LLC
Yasser Qoud, Owner
PO Box 57
“Business development, real estate brokerage
Morgantown, KY 42261
and advisory services.”
Dance Arts of Bowling Green
(270) 999-8267
400 E Main Street, Suite 306
“Teaching the art of movement since 1966.”
www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/jimgreen/
PO Box 9878
1060 Pedigo Way
about
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Jim Green
(425) 894-4634
(270) 842-6811
www.gildersleeve.com
www.danceartsbg.com
Carpet Place, Inc.
Larry Gildersleeve, Principal
Martha Madison, Director
“Over 30 years’ experience with friendly and
professional service. Carpet, hardwood, tile,
Green River Scrubs
Eastwood Dental, PLLC
laminates, vinyl, LVT (tile and plank), carpet
615 Chestnut Street, Suite B
“Dr. Funk and Dr. Hilliard offer over thirty
binding and installation.”
Bowling Green, KY 42101
years of experience and are trained in the
508 Dishman Lane
(270) 935-5080
most recent dental technology. Specializing
Bowling Green, KY 42101-4011
in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, plus www.greenriverscrubs.com
(270) 781-0715
Tangie Stivers, Owner
TMJ therapy.”
www.carpetplaceky.com
628 Eastwood Avenue
Dewey Creek, President
Half Price Books Outlet
Bowling Green, KY 42103
“Selling new and used hardback and paper(270) 781-4880
back books, music, movies, games and more
DC Clement State Farm Insurance
www.eastwooddentalbg.com
with over 100,000 items for $5 or LESS! We
“Providing insurance for individuals, families, Emily Hilliard, DMD, Owner
want to be YOUR FAVORITE bookstore!”
and small businesses. Home, auto, renters,
1785 Campbell Lane, Suite 500
office and life insurance.”
Elk Spring Farm
Bowling Green, KY 42104
836 US 31W Bypass
3520 Will Bohannon Road
(270) 781-0089
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
www.hpb.com
(270) 842-0154
(270) 781-3441
Michael Jones, Store Manager
www.dcclement.net
Chris Blevins, Owner
DC Clement, Owner
Jenean M. Hampton
Ward Elliott
820 Mooreland Drive
61 Oak View Court
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 392-8416
(270) 991-0612
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Integrity Physical Therapy
“Providing comprehensive outpatient services
for a variety of musculo-skeletal pain syndromes including neck/back pain, peripheral
joint pain and medically complex neurological
and orthopedic conditions and massage.
Hours by appointment including evenings and
Saturdays.”
720 Chestnut Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 790-2248
www.integrityphysicaltherapy.org
Paul J. Fransen, PT/Owner
Law Office of Dov Moore, PLLC
“General civil practice focusing on injury law,
workers compensation, employment law,
estate planning, estate law, transactional law
and insurance.”
941 Lehman Avenue, Suite 101
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 846-7770
www.dovmoore.com
Dov Moore, Attorney
John Norman McDonald Photography
“Owned and operated by John McDonald.
You therefore get exclusive imagery by the
artist/photographer designed to exceed in any
style or form. Your satisfaction is my personal
guarantee.”
432 E Main Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 793-0240
www.studio-portrait.com
John McDonald, Owner/Operator
Rex McWhorter
1240 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 779-2463
Meijer
“Meijer is pleased to be a part of the Bowling
Green community and look forward to meeting and exceeding expectations.”
1676 Westpark Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 495-6700
www.meijer.com
Bill Thompson, Store Director
Moe’s Southwest Grill
“With more than 20 incredibly fresh ingredients like all-natural chicken, grass-fed steak
and organic tofu to create one-of-a-kind
meals, Moe’s has everyone covered, from meat
lovers to tree huggers to vegetarians and
flexitarians.”
2020 Scottsville Road, Suite 107
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-9898
www.moes.com
Brandi Fischer, General Manager
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Morris Promotional Specialties
“A 30 year old family business providing promotional products and campaigns for clients
who want to enhance their current marketing
plan while being cost effective.”
2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 112
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 599-0452
www.morrispromo.com
Greg Waltrip, Owner
Rebecca Adams Simpson
1922 Cedar Ridge Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 792-8406
The Pawn Company
“An upscale short-term lending institution
and retailer of luxury jewelry, electronics,
firearms, and tools at deeply discounted prices, creating the standard for pawn industry
excellence.”
255 Cumberland Trace Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 784-PAWN
www.thepawncompany.com
Ryan Renshaw, Owner
TNT Fireworks
“Offering non-profit organizations or groups
fundraising opportunities.”
1601 Parklane Drive
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 519-4781
www.tntfireworks.com
Jason Baker, Area Manager, Kentucky
Pepsi Beverages Company
“Supplier of soft drinks, Aquafina water, Sobe,
Starbucks, Dole, Lipton Teas, Gatorade, Propel,
and Tropicana beverages.”
391 N Graham Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-3720
www.pepsico.com
Shannon Creech, Location Manager
ProRehab Bowling Green
“A leading provider of physical and occupational therapy services in western and central
Kentucky.”
165 Natchez Trace, Suite 200
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 796-4698
www.prorehab-pc.com
Bethany Richerson, Clinic Manager
Results Physiotherapy
“Providing world class physical therapy
offering manual, hands-on therapy with each
patient seeing a physical therapist at every
visit. We treat headaches, dizziness and any
musculoskeletal condition.”
1725 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-9969
www.resultsphysiotherapy.com
Rebecca DallaValle, Field Marketing Officer
Roemer’s Remodeling & Restoration, LLC
“Continuing the Roemer Brothers Lumber
Company legacy in Bowling Green, Warren
County and South Central Kentucky. Doing
full remodeling and restoration for residential
and commercial properties. Our family serving
your family.”
412 Shaker Mill Bend
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 495-1036
www.roemersremodelingrestoration.com
Michael Roemer, Owner
Stratford Holdings
1318 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(615) 260-2257
Dan Murph, Owner
Toyota of Bowling Green
“New and used Toyota’s and all models.
Providing award winning services for 14 years.
Same ownership for 18 years.”
1860 Campbell Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-4321
www.toyotaofbg.com
David Stumbo, President/Owner
United Outdoor Media, LLC
“Offering prime permanent bulletins throughout Kentucky and adjoining States on primary
Interstates and high-traffic interior roadways,
featuring reasonable rates and dynamic
customer service.”
360 N Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 878-2660
www.unitedoutdoormedia.com
Trey Bledsoe, Owner
Vector Horizon Technologies, LLC
“Engineering consulting and product development firm with focus in automotive, marine,
diesel and CNG engine and clean emissions
market.”
2413 Nashville Road, Suite 109, Box C15
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 282-2095
www.vhtek.com
John Bigley, President & CEO
Johnny Webb
342 Rivergreen Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-7675
White Castle
“First fast food hamburger chain. Established
in 1921. Home of the original slider.”
3179 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-8128
www.whitecastle.com
Francis Nation, District Supervisor
Wild Eggs
“From our bacon and eggs and fresh squeezed
orange juice, to our signature Everything muffin and Sweet Home Apple Bourbon Crepes,
each detail of your meal is crafted with care by
our experienced chefs.”
804 Campbell Lane, Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(502) 619-2466
www.wildeggs.com
Angela Reeves, Owner/General Manager
Williams Properties
“Commercial development.”
1136 South Park Drive, Suite 101
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-0859
www.mawilliamsproperties.com
Hannah Williams, Marketing Manager
Kyle A. Woosley State Farm Agency
804 Campbell Lane, Suite 105
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 929-3661
Kyle A. Woosley, Owner/Agent
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2014 Business at its Best:
Seminars for Business Success
7:30AM – 9:00AM @ Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
3M’s of Successful Business:
Marketing, Management and Money
Presented by Miller Slaughter with the
Small Business Development Center
August 19th
Every small business wants to be successful. But as all small business
owners know, running a small business can be a real challenge.
In this brief workshop we will be talking about 3 critical areas of
your business that you need to do well: Marketing – Management
– Money. Learn how success in the 3M’s can enhance your overall
business performance.
Building and Managing Effective Teams
by Nerica Bowie with Southcentral Kentucky
Community and Technical College
September 16th
The ability for people to work together is critical to any
organization’s success. When seeking to build effective teams,
many organizations face common obstacles that diminish group
cohesion and productivity.
Sponsored by:
The Genuine. The Original.
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Overhead Door Company
Of Bowling Green
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®
Your Chamber is One of the Nation’s Finest!
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009 Chamber of the Year, was recently named one of four
finalists nationwide for the American Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE) 2014 Chamber of the Year.
Chamber of the Year is the nation’s only award recognizing the dual role chambers have in
leading businesses and communities. Chambers honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have not only demonstrated organizational strength, but also have made an impact on
key community priorities such as education, transportation, business development and quality
of life.
The Chamber of the Year award involves a multi-stage process, which includes a detailed operations survey, application and interview.
Only a handful of chambers nationwide are asked to compete beyond the operations survey. The application process takes several
weeks, with each department submitting detailed information and case studies on initiatives completed throughout the previous
year. The finalists are then named based on the scoring of the in-depth application process. From there, each finalist chamber will
undergo a 45 minute interview in front of a panel of 4 judges.
“We couldn’t be more proud to once again be named a finalist for the Chamber of the Year Award. The invitation-only application
process is rigorous and comprehensive, and we wouldn’t be here without the hard work of our volunteers, our Chamber leadership,
and our professional Chamber staff,” said Tonya Matthews, Vice President of Partnership Services at the Bowling Green Area Chamber
of Commerce. “Winners of the Chamber of the Year must wait a designated number of years before submitting again. After winning in
2009, we’ve waited to return and are thrilled to make finalist again on our first shot.”
“The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce maintains a strong focus on the needs of our partners and the growth of our community. We work in collaboration with our local leadership on a regular basis to ensure our partners have a community with a strong
local economy and vibrant quality of life where their businesses can grow and prosper. We are delighted to be recognized by the ACCE
for our efforts,” said Chamber CEO Ron Bunch.
Winners for the award will be announced at the ACCE Annual Convention August 12-15, 2014 in Cincinnati.
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is also a 5 Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce, as named by the United States
Chamber of Commerce. The accreditation process is a comprehensive examination of every aspect of a Chamber’s operations over a
2 year period, including governance, finance, human resources, government affairs, program development, technology, communications, facilities, and benchmarking. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, only 1% of the Chambers of Commerce in the United
States have achieved 5 Star Accreditation. The Bowling Green Area Chamber is proud to have achieved the 5 star milestone, and is
currently seeking reaccreditation, which will be announced at the end of August.
“Achieving these two significant milestones isn’t easy. Our Chamber is among the elite. I’m not sure that it is common knowledge that
out of more than 7,000 chambers across the country, we are ranked in the top 1%, according to the U.S. Chamber’s thorough evaluation process. This means that our partners have a Corvette when it comes to chambers, and they helped build it!” said John Mark
Fones, Chairman of the Bowling Green Area Chamber Board of Directors.
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2014 Targeted Business & Industry
Appreciation Event Sponsorships
All sponsors will receive recognition in the Chamber Newsletter & on marketing material for the event
Title Sponsor @ $7,000 (1)
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Naming rights to the event
•
Company logo on hanging banner at the reception
•
Booth space set up with any company information
•
Logo on take home gifts ordered by the Chamber
•
Eight (8) company representative to attend the event
Reception Sponsor @ $1750 (3)
•
Company logo on hanging banner
at the reception
•
Booth space set up with any
company information
•
Four (4) company representative to
attend the event
Premier Driving Experience @ $1000 (3)
Five premier driving experiences will be raffled off during the reception. This opportunity will allow an
individual to experience the track with a professional driver. The premier driving experience consists of 3
laps around the 2 mile track.
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Company name displayed on Premium Driving Experience Certificate
•
Booth space set up with any company information
•
One (2) company representative to attend the event
Hot Lap Driving Experience @$750 (5)
Five hot lap driving experiences will be raffled off during the reception. This opportunity will allow an
individual to experience the track with a professional driver. The hot lap consists of 2 laps around the 2 mile
track.
•
Company name displayed on Hot Lap Driving Experience Certificate
•
One (1) company representative to attend the event
More sponsorships are available
For more information | bgchamber.com | [email protected] | 270.901.4610
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The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize targeted businesses and industries in a
number of award categories at the 2014 Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet in October.
Targeted businesses are those that do more than 50% of their business outside of the state, bringing
new dollars into our region and to our businesses and families.
Please consider nominating a deserving company for one of the following awards:
Company Name
Contact Name
Current Employee
Count (Full Time)
Phone Number
Email Address
Current Employee
Count (Part Time)
Year of Location in
South Central KY
List Company
Product(s):
Nominated By
(Name & Company)
Number of Expansions
Please submit your answers to the following questions along with this application:
•
What are the strengths of this company?
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What impact has this company made on Bowling Green/South Central Kentucky?
•
What has the company done that is innovative?
•
What are the company's export sales for 2014? (Export Excellence nominations only)
Targeted Business & Industry Award
John B. Holland –
Business of the Year
For a South Central Kentucky
company that makes a
significant impact on the local
economy and continues to
demonstrate investment growth
while remaining committed to
employing local residents.
Business Expansion Award
Export Excellence Award
For South Central Kentucky
companies that expanded their
operations in 2014, investing
capital and creating jobs for local
residents.
For South Central Kentucky companies
with new or significant increase in
documented export sales in 2014.
Business Innovation Award
Newcomer Award
For new-to-South Central
Kentucky companies that
announced their location here
after August 2014
For South Central Kentucky companies
that—through product or process—best
exemplify innovative leadership.
For More Information |Abbie, Director of Programs & Events | [email protected] | 270.90.4610
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2014 Targeted Business &
Industry Awards Banquet
Date & Location: TDB, October 2014
5:30 Reception; 6:30 Dinner & Program
Highlight your business at the Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet when the
Chamber recognizes South Central Kentucky’s targeted businesses
Targeted businesses are those that do more than 50% of their business outside of the state, bringing new dollars into our
region and to our businesses and families.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsors will be recognized on the program, recognized on marketing material & receive special recognition
in the Chamber Newsletter.
Business of the Year @ $3,000 (Exclusive)
SOLD: Scott, Murphy & Daniel, LLC.
Award Sponsor @ $1,500 (4 available) – 1 Available
3 SOLD: WKU Center for Research & Development,
Denham-Blythe & TVA
4 tickets, logo on table tents and on rotating video
screen during dinner, logo on screen during your
award presentation & photo opportunity with award
winners after banquet.
Bar Sponsor @ $1,000 (2 available) – 1 Available
1 SOLD: Robinson Construction
1 ticket, signage at the bar and logo on rotating video
screen during dinner
Presentation Support @ $500 (8 available) – 6 Available
2 SOLD: CGS Machine & Tool, WKU – Gordon Ford
College of Business
Name on Presentation Support Sponsorship signage
Tables - $650
Sponsorship Information
Tickets - $65
until Sept. 5th
Company
Contact Person
Phone Number
Email Address
Sponsorship Type
Order Your Tickets in Advance
Individual Ticket(s)
Table (s)
Payment Amount
Payment Type: Mark your preference
Invoice
Call for Credit Card
For more information | Abbie, Director of Programs & Events | [email protected] | 270.901.4610
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Motorsports in South Central Kentucky!
South Central Kentucky Motorsports Initiative
In April, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce took a coalition of companies, educators, and local officials to Virginia
to examine their flourishing motorsports cluster. The group visited tracks, manufacturing shops, and local educational institutions where they witnessed first-hand how each sector contributed to create a vibrant industry sector. Lessons learned from
the trip include:
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Motorsports spurs innovation and invention, done at a very fast pace.
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Motorsports enhances the growth of existing companies in the sector and can attract a wide array of local companies.
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Motorsports can create a unique and valuable branding identity for a region.
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Motorsports is a high tech, high education, and skill intensive industry with alignment to many other targeted sectors
like manufacturing.
After sharing what they learned with several local companies, a Steering Committee was formed that will be responsible for
mapping our current motorsports assets and developing a strategy to maximize those resources as we continue to grow and
develop the motorsports cluster in South Central Kentucky. Look for more announcements and information soon on this exciting initiative!
KAIA Announcement
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Member and former plant
manager of the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant Dave Tatman was named inaugural Executive Director of the Kentucky Automotive Industry Association (KAIA) on July 1,
2014. The KAIA was initiated to create a unified voice for an industry sector that is profoundly
important to the state’s economic health and growth. Automotive manufacturers, suppliers,
and supporting entities will work together to share practices and encourage meaningful dialogue and action.
We are more than excited to have one of our own at the helm of this statewide association.
His industry knowledge and experience will no doubt serve our state and region well as we
go forward in advancing our already impressive automotive sector. We look forward to working closely with Mr. Tatman and the KAIA as we embark on an initiative to better understand,
market, and expand motorsports in South Central Kentucky. Congratulations!
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Small Business Spotlights
Mc Whorter
Chiropractic
Dr. Jeremy McWorther is a graduate of
Greenwood High School and The University
of Kentucky. He attended Logan University
in St. Louise, Missouri, where he received his
Doctorate of Chiropractic degree.
Over the years he was able to extend his
training and expertise by working in multiple clinics and rehab centers. He is very experienced in multiple chiropractic techniques,
such as Graston Soft tissue Technique and
Cox-Flexion-Distraction. Dr. Jeremy is always
eager to learn more and further his knowledge to serve his patients better.
He is very involved in the community and
enjoys public speaking and participates in
many events relating to education about
public health and wellness.
His practice is dedicated to improve the lives
of the patients, with individualized treatment plans.
Whether you search for pain relief or optimal
athletic performance, Mc Whorter Chiropractic is the place for you.
Dr. Jeremy has partnered up with Jason Appling, of Appling Massage Therapy. Jason
graduated from the Middle Tennessee Institute of Therapeutic Massage in 2003. He says
about himself:” I am a husband and father of
two. I have trained in Martial Arts for 20 years
and received a black sash in Martial Arts in
1999. I enjoy working out and taking care of
my body. Massage therapy is not just a job
but my passion to help others.”
He has joined the McWorther Chiropractic
office to get folks better. Over the years, he
has seen many people suffering from pain
he had dealt with himself. He tried physical
therapy, pain relievers and visited many other healthcare professionals; nothing seemed
to help. Jason found that massage therapy
is a gentle way to help the body heal itself.
Neuromuscular therapy releases trigger
points that cause knots and tension, and
pain in the neck and back muscles: all this
and more can be helped. It is amazing how
massage therapy helps pain and has no side
effects. His primary goal is to decrease the
pain, increase range of motion and help to
restore normal function.
Southern Lanes began as a one stop sport
shop where bowling balls were drilled. In
1984, it was transformed into a 24 lane bowling center, which included a small snack bar,
a lounge and only a few arcade games on
Campbell Lane.
As business began to grow, Southern Lanes
outgrew their small bowing center and in
2004 decided to relocate to the Scottsville
Road location. Southern Lanes have now become a family fun center with something for
everyone.
With 34 lanes, miniature golf, batting cages,
arcade, billiards room and lounge area. The
fun never ends!
Come join them for weekly specials.
Angel Investing in Kentucky
What is angel investing? An angel investor provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, usually on a local or regional
basis. The capital they provide can be a one-time injection of seed money or ongoing support to carry the company through difficult
times. Angel investors generally come in after “family and friends” money but before the company is ready for venture capital. Angel investors invest their own money, where the typical amount raised ranges from $50,000 to $2,000,000. These investments are considered
high risk/high reward for the investor. Since angel investors are very often individuals that have held executive positions at successful
businesses, they can often provide valuable advice and introductions to the entrepreneur, in addition to the funds. According to the
Angel Capital Association, there are over 330 groups in the United States and Canada that are active within the startup community.
In Kentucky, we have something called the Kentucky Angel Investor Network – or Kentucky Angels. The Kentucky Angels bring new
ventures and accredited investors together via monthly online meetings, providing investor access to early-stage deal flow on a statewide basis. New legislation passed this year will allow an investor to claim up to 50% of their investment as a tax credit for qualifying
investments; a major incentive for investors.
Governor Beshear recently announced eight regional pitch competitions to be held around the state during the summer, with winners
receiving cash prizes and a chance to present in front of the full Kentucky Angels Network in Frankfort. One of our own local companies,
Connected Nation Exchange (CNX), was recently one of two winners at the Elizabethtown competition.
Here in South Central Kentucky, we are fortunate to have our own investment group, SOKY Capital. This group meets as needed to hear
pitches from Kentucky companies looking to start up or expand their operations.
For more information about the SOKY Capital Network, please contact Ron Bunch at [email protected].
For more information about the Kentucky Angel Network, please contact Doug Rohrer and [email protected].
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In 2011, we made a big decision. After seeing the results of The Leader In Me program in a handful
of schools, we committed as a community to making sure our children had the benefit of this life
changing program. Every child. Every school.
As a Chamber, we began a campaign to raise $1.6 million to fund The Leader In Me in every school,
K-12, in the Bowling Green and Warren County school systems. In the last 3 years, your generosity,
dedication and support have been unparalleled. We now have The Leader In Me active in all 19
elementary schools, including 2 that have reached Lighthouse status; all 5 middle schools; and we
look forward to the groundbreaking high school curriculum to be implemented in the 2015 school
year. And we have you to thank for it.