August 2015 - Commerce Lexington

BUSINESS FOCUS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC.
AUGUST 2015
VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE VIII
Salute to Small Business
Awards Luncheon is
Friday, August 28th
PRESENTED BY
Congratulations to the
2015 Salute to Small Business
Category Award Winners:
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CDP Engineers, Inc.
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
Downtown Lexington Corp.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Integrated Engineering, PLLC
Milward Funeral Directors
www.CommerceLexington.com
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August 2015: Volume XXIII, Issue VIII
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
BBDP Showcases Biotech in the Bluegrass at BIO Convention
Kentucky Among Top States for Economic Development
STAT: Economic Contribution of Local Auto Industry
Next Opportunity Exchange Event is Thursday, Sept. 10th
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7-14 EVENTS:
PUBLIC POLICY:
Central KY Leaders Advocate for Bluegrass Region on Capitol Hill
Register Now for International Trip to Croatia, Nov. 6-14
Business On The Green is August 10th at Andover
Special ‘LINK AT THE LEGENDS’ is August 18th
SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY WINNERS
Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Aug. 28th
@330 Series: Hiring, Developing, Retaining Sales Talent
Kentucky Regional Tour Set for September 24-25
Two Great Good Morning Bluegrass Events Upcoming
15-19
GET CONNECTED:
2015 Winner’s Circle Program Kicks Off in August
Ambassador Spotlight: Howard Stovall, Image360
Leadership Lexington Projects Making a Difference
Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members
Member Personnel Announcements & Awards
WHAT 2 WATCH 4
Business Focus is published once a month for a
total of 12 issues per year by Commerce
Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100,
Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600
2015 Chairman of the Board:
Herb Miller, President
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Publisher:
Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO
Commerce Lexington Inc.
Editor: Mark E. Turner
Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett
Printing: Post Printing
Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader
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Personnel Updates
Forcht Bank Presents the 2015
Salute to Small Business Awards
Luncheon on Friday, August 28
Register Now for August 10th
Business on the Green at
Andover Golf & Country Club
Submit your company’s awards and milestones or personnel changes and additions
to
[email protected].
Personnel news might include promotions,
additions, awards and milestones, recognitions and certifications and/or appointments. Information is published only as
space permits.
Cover Design
Salute to Small Business Awards design by
Stablemate Creative, LLC.
Special “LINK” at the Legends
is Tuesday, August 18th, at
Whitaker Bank Ballpark
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AUGUST 2015
New FCPS Superintendent
Emmanuel Caulk Featured at
Sept. 3rd Good Morning BG
Former Chamber Chair Bruce Cotton Leaves Legacy of Community Involvement
The Commerce Lexington Inc. family lost a great
friend and community leader with the recent passing of Bruce Cotton at age 84. Mr. Cotton served as
Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater
Lexington Chamber of Commerce in 1975.
Commerce Lexington Inc. President & CEO, Bob
Quick, said, “Bruce Cotton was an important
bridge between the past and present for us here at
Commerce Lexington Inc. He was so eager to participate
and stay involved well after his service as
BRUCE COTTON
Board Chair. For many years,
he was often selected as one
of the Past Chair representatives on the board of
directors. He was a great friend to Commerce
Lexington Inc., and we will miss him greatly.”
A Grant County native who grew up on a farm
and served in the Air Force, Cotton worked at
Transylvania University for 14 years in charge of
fundraising and student recruitment. Then, Warren
Rosenthal, who was chairman of the restaurant
company Jerrico, hired Cotton in the mid-1970’s as
director of public affairs. He remained at Jerrico
and Long John Silver’s, a chain that began as a divi-
sion of Jerrico for 22 years, before leaving in 1997 for a government relations position at Cracker Barrel. His retirement from Cracker Barrel came
in 2011.
In addition to his service as Chairman of the Lexington Chamber,
Cotton went on to serve as president of the Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce and chairman of the Kentucky Restaurant Association. He
also held positions with national organizations, such as the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, National Council of Chain Restaurants, and the
International Franchise Association, which inducted him into its Hall of
Fame in 2001.
Commerce Lexington Inc.
Joins Collaborative Safe
Communities Initiative
At a public announcement on July 27, 2015,
at the University of Kentucky’s Boone Center,
Commerce Lexington Inc. joined local elected
officials, public health professionals, educators
and business leaders in a collaborative partnership for accreditation of Lexington as a Safe
Community under the Safe Communities
America program of the National Safety Council.
The Safe Communities model aims to reduce
needless injuries and deaths by enhancing
established safety programs and working across
silos to make our community a better place to
live, work, and play. This unprecedented partnership is a model for communities in Kentucky
and the United States for organizational,
agency, and business partnerships to make our
communities safer.
Speakers during the event included Deborah
Hersman, president and CEO of the National
Safety Council, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Herb
Miller, president of Columbia Gas of Kentucky
and 2015 Commerce Lexington Inc. Board Chair,
Anthany Beatty, Assistant Vice President for the
University of Kentucky, Dr. Rice Leach,
Commissioner of the Lexington-Fayette Urban
County Health Department, and Aaron Horner
from the Kentucky Safety and Prevention
Alignment Network.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A Collaborative Effort of the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership (BBDP):
SUBMITTED BY:
Gina Greathouse, Hannah Huggins, Kimberly Rossetti & Allison Boyd CLX Economic Development Division
BBDP Representatives Showcase Biotech in the Bluegrass at BIO
As a part of the Bluegrass Business Development
Partnership (BBDP), Commerce Lexington Inc. and the
University of Kentucky exhibited at the 2015 Biotechnology
Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention in
Philadelphia. BIO is a global biotech conference that draws
over 15,000 industry leaders, including 2,500 CEOs, from 50
states and 60 countries.
Biotech is a growing industry in Kentucky and is one of
Commerce Lexington’s strategic target niches. BIO gives
Commerce Lexington an opportunity to showcase Lexington’s
strengths in biotech and to network with a variety companies,
ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
This year KentuckyUnited also participated in BIO by hosting a site selection consultant luncheon in Philadelphia.
KentuckyUnited was formed to promote Kentucky as a great
place to do business, as well as raise the state’s awareness
across the country. This luncheon drew 12 consultants.
By attending BIO this year, our team developed leads with
five companies that expressed interest in opening operations
in Lexington as well as 29 SBIR/STTR companies that are
interested in Kentucky’s matching program.
Attendees at Kentucky Pavilion learning more about biotech in the state.
Kentucky Among Top States for Economic Development in 2015
On July 6, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear,
joined by Mayor Jim Gray, Bob Quick and other community officials, celebrated Kentucky receiving the
Governor’s Cup at Xerox. Site Selection magazine
named Kentucky the top state for economic development projects per capita last year and presented the
Governor’s Cup to the state earlier this year.
Fayette County has played a significant role in
growing Kentucky’s economy. Since January 2008, the
region announced 115 new and expansion projects,
which are projected to create 3,702 jobs and nearly
$377.5 million in new investment.
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Commerce Lexington Inc.
President and CEO Bob Quick, Lexington-Fayette Urban
County Councilmember Jennifer Scutchfield, Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, and
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Shevawn
Akers.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Manufacturers’ Networking Group
Stat of the Month:
Economic Contribution
of Local Auto Industry
Kentucky’s automotive industry is among
the best in the nation, and Lexington is in
the center. According to the Kentucky
Automotive Industry Association (KAIA),
there are 97 automotive-related manufacturing facilities in the Bluegrass, representing over 20 percent of all auto-related businesses in Kentucky. In the Lexington
Region, over 12,200 people are directly
employed by an automotive-related business, and 41,700 total jobs are supported
by the automotive industry with a total payroll of $1.88 billion. As a result, the
Lexington Region receives almost $20 million in local occupational tax revenues every
year and contributes about $344 million to
state income and sales tax revenues.
By The Numbers:
In 2015, Commerce Lexington’s
Economic Development Division has
responded to calls from the following:
New Business: 63 new prospects interested in finding a new location or
expanding operations
Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial
Companies: 21 companies with potential
expansions in Lexington
Client Visits: 13
LBX hosted our Manufacturers’ Networking Group for a luncheon and panel on June 26th. The
panelists from JM Smucker Company, 3M and LexPlastic discussed best practices in the workplace, specifically on human resources policies and manufacturing practices. 28 individuals
attended the meeting, which was sponsored by Dean Dorton.
Next 5Across is August 26 at Awesome Inc.
Join Awesome Inc. for the next 5Across event
on Wednesday, August 26th. Sponsored by
the Lexington Venture Club, 5Across is a
pitch contest for entrepreneurs. 5 pitches, 5
minutes per pitch, $500 prize, 5 p.m. to 7
p.m., $5 cost (includes food). If you haven’t
checked out a 5Across, make sure to attend
this fun entrepreneurial event. Mark your
calendars for the rest of the 2015 Dates.
REMAINING 5ACROSS DATES:
August 26 at 5:00 p.m.
October 28 at 5:00 p.m.
December 9 at 5:00 p.m. (Final)
Existing Business Visits: 81
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 | 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. | LYRIC THEATRE (300 E. 3RD STREET)
Make Connections With Area Purchasing Professionals at Opportunity Exchange
Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Fall Opportunity
Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky
on Thursday, September 10, at the Lyric Theatre
(300 E. 3rd Street) will feature great networking and
interaction for minority-owned and small businesses in the Lexington community. Several large companies will have purchasing professionals on hand.
Enjoy light fare food and entertainment by R.C.
Smith & Margot Demarest.
TO REGISTER:
The Fall Opportunity Exchange event will take place
on Thursday, September 10, at the Lyric Theatre
(300 E. 3rd Street) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cost is $10
for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, and $15
for potential members. Please RSVP to Lauren
Gross at [email protected].
PRESENTED BY:
MBD PROGRAM SPONSORS:
Blue Grass Airport
Community Trust Bank
Fifth Third Bank
The Hartford
Lexmark International, Inc.
LG&E-KU
PNC Bank
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
University of Kentucky
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
Windstream Communications
GOLD SPONSORS:
Republic Services of Kentucky, LLC
SILVER SPONSORS:
WUKY 91.3 FM
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PUBLIC POLICY
Central Kentucky Leaders Advocate for Bluegrass Region on Capitol Hill
PRESENTED BY:
SUBMITTED BY:
Giving 110% for 110 years!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Babbage Cofounder
Eastern Kentucky University
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Kentucky Coal Association
R.J. Corman Railroad Group
GOLD SPONSORS
AT&T
Kentucky Blood Center
SILVER SPONSORS
Blue Grass Airport
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
U.S. Bank
Your Community Bank
Andi Johnson, VP of Public Policy | [email protected]
More than 50 Central Kentucky leaders took
part in the Bluegrass Region’s annual
Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia
Gas of Kentucky on July 8-9. During the visit,
attendees met with every member of Kentucky’s
Congressional delegation, including U.S. Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator
Rand Paul and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-6).
The group also met with White House administration officials led by former Kentucky Lt.
Governor Jerry Abramson, who currently serves
as
the
White
House
Director
of
Intergovernmental Affairs. Additionally, the
group had the opportunity to engage several
chiefs of staff from the Kentucky delegation
offices and other legislative experts in a dialogue
about issues important to Central Kentucky’s
economy.
Attendees on the trip were diverse and rep-
resented various sectors of the local economy
such as government, banking, health care, nonprofit, education, manufacturing, energy, and
professional services. The group acted as policy
advocates for Central Kentucky by sharing the
concerns of the business community with federal officials on a broad spectrum of issues.
This year, the Bluegrass Region’s federal legislative priorities included protecting Kentucky’s
low electricity rates and energy economy, promoting a sensible regulatory environment,
ensuring long-term funding for critical transportation infrastructure, securing smart investments in higher education and workforce development – including funding for research and
innovation grants, support for the region’s military economy and reforms to the financial services sector to improve access to capital for businesses.
KENTUCKIANS IN WASHINGTON
SUMMER RECEPTION
PRESENTED BY
Kentucky Community and Technical
College System
GOLD SPONSOR
LEFT: Dave Moss (Kentucky Coal Association) and Congressman Andy Barr. RIGHT: Bob Babbage
(Babbage Cofounder), Rebecca Byers (Commonwealth of KY), and Charlie Grizzle (The Grizzle Company).
KU - A PPL Company
LEFT TO RIGHT: Kentuckians in Washington Reception at Union Station; Senator Mitch McConnell; Senator Rand Paul; Congressmen Ed Whitfield & Brett Guthrie.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Abramson (Director of Intergovernmental Affairs) gives a White House briefing; Congressman Thomas Massie; Congressman Hal Rogers; and
Congressman John Yarmuth. (All photos on this page by Mark E. Turner | CLX Staff )
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AUGUST 2015
EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL TRIP: NOVEMBER 6 - 14 | CROATIA, FEATURING THE DALMATIAN COAST
Experience The Best of Croatia with Commerce Lexington Inc. Nov. 6-14
Commerce Lexington Inc. is continuing
its annual offering of a unique international
travel opportunity for its members and the
general public. Over the last few years,
Commerce Lexington Inc. has led groups to
China, Cuba, Vietnam & Cambodia, and
Dubai. In 2015, we are offering yet another
attractive destination, which will enable travelers to experience a unique international
adventure like no other.
Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering
with Central Holidays for a nine-day trip to
Croatia, featuring the Dalmatian Coast,
Dubrovnik, Split, and Zagreb, departing from
Cincinnati on November 6, 2015.
Undoubtedly the best kept secret in the
Adriatic, Croatia is a captivating European
country that revels in a year-round mild
Mediterranean climate, rich cultural heritage,
and stylishly cosmopolitan appeal. Don’t
miss this opportunity to experience THE
BEST OF CROATIA with Commerce
Lexington Inc.
Some of the highlights of the trip include
a visit to Dubrovnik, considered one of the
best preserved medieval walled-cities in the
world, the city of Split, which features
Diocletian’s palace at its heart and is known
as Europe’s sunniest seaside settings, the
natural phenomenon known as Plitvice Lakes
National Park with its breathtaking terraced
lakes, and a final stop in Croatia’s capital city
of Zagreb. Optional tours are also available
to Montenegro, Mostar – the capital of
Herzegovina, Medjugorje, the stone town of
Trogir, as well as an optional extended stay in
Zagreb.
REGISTRATION INFO:
The cost to participate in this unique travel
opportunity starts at $3,399 per person for
Commerce Lexington Inc. members (double
occupancy), which includes hotels, meals, day
trips, and airfare from Cincinnati. For single
occupancy and non-CLX member pricing, contact Katie Hardwick at (859) 226-1608. More
information and a detailed itinerary are available on-line at www.commercelexington.com.
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EVENTS
PRESENTED BY:
Business on the Green
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Shield Limousine, Inc.
Gold Sponsors:
Ingersoll Rand | KU - a PPL Company | SIS
Golf Ball Sponsor:
WLEX Communications, LLC
Team Photo Sponsor:
First Southern National Bank
Practice Green Sponsor:
Qualex Manufacturing
Beer Sponsor:
Kentucky Eagle, Inc.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Andover Golf & Country Club
Whether you’re networking with potential clients
through a hole sponsorship, entertaining clients by
playing, or just enjoying an afternoon outside the office,
you won’t want to miss the 2015 Commerce Lexington
Inc. Business on the Green event presented by
Cooperative Business Services, Members Heritage
Credit Union, and University of Kentucky Federal Credit
Union on Monday, August 10, at Andover Golf &
Country Club (3450 Todds Road).
Return Form To:
Print Sponsor:
Lynn Imaging
Commerce Lexington Inc.
Attn: Katie Hardwick
330 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
[email protected]
Fax: (859) 233-3304
Snack & Beverage Cart Sponsor:
Windstream Communications
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Tee Time: 12:30 p.m.
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Includes lunch, 2 mulligans, cart and awards reception.
r $205 per person
r $820 foursome
Player A
Name _______________________________________
Company ____________________________________
E-mail _______________________________________
Player B
Name _______________________________________
Company_____________________________________
E-mail _______________________________________
Awards Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Player C
Name ________________________________________
Company _____________________________________
E-Mail ________________________________________
Player D
Name ________________________________________
Company _____________________________________
E-Mail ________________________________________
r Please Invoice
r Charge Credit Card
Card # _____________________________________ Exp. ________
Security Code (three digit code on back of card) ________________
For information about Business on the Green sponsorships, please contact
Katie Hardwick at [email protected]
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AUGUST 2015
EVENTS
BUSINESS LINK | TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 | STARTS: 5:30 P.M. | WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK
Join Us for a Special ‘Link’ at the
Commerce Lexington Inc. and the Lexington Legends are partnering
to help you “hit a homerun” with your networking this Summer. The
‘LINK AT THE LEGENDS’ is a unique and fun way to grow your client
base, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lexington Legends professional baseball at the Pepsi Party Deck at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on
Tuesday, August 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. This networking event will follow the normal Business Link model as far as networking with other business professionals and
making new business contacts throughout the
community.
In addition, attendees will receive two complimentary beverages, a variety of ballpark fare and a
view of the game from the Pepsi Party Deck (game
tickets for seats outside of the party deck must be
purchased separately). Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Pre-registration is encouraged for this event,
although a will call area will be available at a higher cost on the night of the event. Come out and
enjoy a night of networking and baseball!
at Whitaker Bank Ballpark Aug. 18
Pre-Register at www.CommerceLexington.com
for Discounted Rate. Please note that tickets
for this event are non-refundable.
COST TO ATTEND:
Pre-registration for this special Link at the
Legends event is available on-line at
www.CommerceLexington.com at a cost of $12
per person for CLX members or $18 per person for
non-members. Registration will also be available
on game day payable at the Will Call area at a cost
of $15 for members or $21 for non-members.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT
ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Exhibit space is not
available for this Business Link.
LINK AT THE LEGENDS
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
r Networking at the Pepsi Party
Deck, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
r Two complimentary beverages.
Cash bar available for additional
drinks from 5:30 until the end of the
game, with alcohol service stopped
at the end of the 7th inning.
r A variety of ballpark fare, including
hot dogs, chips and cheese, popcorn, and peanuts.
r View of the Legends’ game against
the West Virginia Power from the
Pepsi Party Deck, which starts at 7:05
p.m.. (Seats outside the Party Deck
must be purchased separately.)
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SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
Salute to Small Business Awards
Luncheon is Friday, August 28th
Commerce Lexington Inc. and Forcht Ba
Legacy Award
PRESENTED BY:
During the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by Forcht Bank on Friday, August 28, from noon to 1:30
p.m. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center on the grounds of
historic Keeneland, we’ll recognize the “Thoroughbreds” of our
small business community in variety of categories.
After we learn a little more about each of our category winners, we’ll name a new Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business
of the Year, which is selected from the category award winners.
The Small Business of the Year then has the opportunity to be
considered for state and national recognition through the U.S.
Small Business Administration.
Additionally, award winners in each category are provided with
exhibit space at the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon,
so you’ll want to arrive early or stay a little late to interact with the
award winners and learn more about their products and services.
TO REGISTER:
The cost to attend is $50 for Commerce Lexington members, $60
for
potential
members.
To
register,
e-mail
to
[email protected] or register on-line at
www.CommerceLexington.com.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Community Trust Bank
Keeneland Association
Sam’s Club
Milward Funeral Directors
Robert E. Milward, Owner
159 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 252-3411
Web: www.milwardfuneral.com
When you talk about legacy, few businesses can match the longevity of
Milward Funeral Directors. For 190
years and through six generations, the
Milward family has been there to offer
support to grieving family members
during difficult times, making it
Lexington’s oldest business and the
37th oldest continually operating business in the country. In 1825, 21year old Joseph Milward opened a cabinet and furniture business, and
not long after began to focus on the production of caskets for families in the community. Through the years, Milward Funeral Directors
has been impacted by multiple wars, economic downturns and
increased competition, while adapting to suburban sprawl and the
changing needs of the community. Today, Milward has 31 employees
and three locations across Lexington on North Broadway, Southland
Drive and Trent Boulevard.
Nonprofit Award
TOAST TO THE WINNERS SPONSOR
Barney Miller’s Inc.
GOLD SPONSORS
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com
SILVER SPONSORS
ADCOLOR, INC.
Humana
TravelHost of the Bluegrass
Windstream Communications
WUKY 91.3 FM
SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS
Electronic Business Machines, Inc.
Hurst Business Supply and Furniture Solutions
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
Frost Brown Todd, LLC
INVITATION
& PROGRAM SPONSOR
Stablemate Creative LLC
PRINT SPONSOR
Lynn Imaging/Monster Color
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Downtown Lexington Corporation
Renee Jackson, President
333 W. Vine Street, Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 335-8640
Web: www.downtownlex.com
Founded in 1988, Downtown Lexington
Corporation (DLC) is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of
more than 410 members who represent a diverse group of businesses and
individuals working together to promote economic development in downtown Lexington. DLC is a community
and business advocacy group that utilizes events and promotional
efforts to strengthen the quality of life in downtown Lexington. Its mission is to promote downtown Lexington as a unique and vibrant place in
Lexington for business, residential life, and entertainment. DLC produces over 70 free public events annually along with a handful of ticketed events that provide opportunities for the public to experience downtown Lexington. Today, the DLC staff has grown and it has been able to
diversify funding sources, with a good balance of membership funds,
event revenue and sponsorship dollars.
SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
ank Congratulate the 2015 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners
Business Success Award
Minority Business Award
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Manish Patel, Owner
1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (859) 231-0656
Web: www.hiexpress.com/lexingtonky
Integrated Engineering, PLLC
Harsha Wijesiri, President
166 Prosperous Place, Ste. 220, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 368-0145
Web: www.int-engineering.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites is a local, award-winning,
franchised hotel with 78 rooms,
an indoor, heated pool, business
center and fitness center. After
managing a Ramada Inn for ten
years, Manish Patel sold the hotel
in 2007 and built the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington, which
opened in 2008. With an increasing staff size and revenue, the
Holiday Inn Express has found itself in the top spot on
TripAdvisor.com. Patel and his team have been recognized numerous times for excellence in operations and customer satisfaction,
and the hotel remains in the the top 15 of 2,000 Holiday Inn
Express hotels nationwide. The hotel also received the “Torchbearer
Award” for 2010-2013, recognizing excellence in all aspects of operations from quality to customer satisfaction, and the "Quality
Excellence Award" for 2014.
Integrated Engineering is a professional civil engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying
firm that offers a wide array of
consulting experience in various
fields of design; including
Transportation, Aviation, Stormwater Management, Land
Development, Water/Wastewater, Structures, Inspection, Planning,
Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection. Integrated
Engineering is known for its storm-water design expertise. In fact, it is
one of only two statewide drainage consultants for the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet and one of only 6 prequalified storm-water consultants for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Division of
Water Quality. Integrated Engineering was established in 2006 by
Harsha Wijesiri in the basement of his residence in Lexington, but
today, it has grown to 18 full-time employees and one part-time
employee.
Green Initiative Award
Young Entrepreneur Award
CDP Engineers, Inc.
David Carter, President
3250 Blazer Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 264-7500
Web: www.cdpengineers.com
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
Toa Green, Owner
1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 288-2176
www.crankandboom.com
CDP Engineers, Inc. is an awardwinning design firm that provides
Civil,
Environmental,
and
Transportation
Engineering;
Landscape Architecture/Planning;
and Land Surveying/GIS services to
a range of public and private entities including; governmental agencies, public institutions, municipalities, private developers, commercial establishments, and industrial companies. Since its inception in 1989, CDP has been committed to service excellence and staying at the forefront of current technology. It has approached the changing business landscape as an
opportunity to explore sustainable and innovative solutions not only
for its clients, but also for itself. Sustainable design and innovative
practices are CDP’s cornerstones of business, and the staff models
these through demonstration, education, and outreach.
Toa Green took over as chef and co-owner
of Thai Orchid Cafe in 2011, when she and
her husband bought the restaurant from
her parents. Today, Toa and Mike Green
have seen the small family restaurant
grow into multiple businesses operating
in many different markets and models. All
of their businesses do more than just sell
food products. They are designed to be
vehicles for positive change in the community and the world. Since taking over the business, the number
of employees has increased from six to 20 and increasing revenues
allowed for the transformation of Thai Orchid Cafe into Thai and
Mighty Noodle Bowls, with the addiiton of the opening of Crank
and Boom Ice Cream Lounge in the historic Distillery District as
Lexington’s first dessert-only restaurant.
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EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN STREET - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)
@330 Series Event: Hiring, Developing & Retaining the Best Sales Talent
PRESENTED BY:
GOLD SPONSORS
LexiDan Foods, LLC/Waffle House
TravelHost of the Bluegrass
University of Kentucky's Gatton
College of Business & Economics
Windstream Communications
logistics, and education. He is the
Just like trainers and owners seek to
author of a self-published book entitled
find and develop race winning
7 Ways To More: Maximize and Enjoy
Thoroughbreds, sales managers seek to
What You Have while Reaching for the
hire and develop salespeople to win
Next, a contributor to Lifehack.org, and
their races, which are budgets and
writes his own personal blog weekly at
goals. To do this, they must hire the
selfdevelopmentaddict.com. Brian has
best, develop the best, and ultimately
an MBA, and when he’s not studying the
retain the best possible talent they can.
next topic in sales or leadership, he is
During the next @330 Series event
presented by Manpower of Central BRIAN WILLETT running around the city of Louisville
training for his next race.
Kentucky on Tuesday, September 8,
from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Commerce
Lexington’s first floor conference room, attendees
ABOUT THE @330 SERIES:
will learn how to hire EAGER talent, COACH them
The @330 events provide a topical presentation
to success, and retain them for continued success
that is relevant to the success of small business
from Brian Willett, a Dale Carnegie and Associates
owners and business professionals. They also
course certified trainer in sales and leadership curallow members the opportunity to discuss ideas,
riculum.
share best practices, and work through challenges.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
As a self-proclaimed self-development addict and
sales guru, Brian Willett seeks to inspire others to
“think differently.” Brian owns two small businesses and has held various leadership and sales positions in the U.S. Defense industry, manufacturing,
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TO REGISTER:
The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington
Inc. members at no charge. However, please register
for the events by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 2261615 or [email protected].
EVENTS
KY Regional Tour Group to Explore Owensboro, E-Town Area, Sept. 24-25
In 2009, Commerce Lexington Inc. revived a
long-ago tradition of visiting other areas of
Kentucky when two busloads of elected officials
and business leaders from the Bluegrass
Region toured Eastern Kentucky. The intention
of what has now become the Kentucky Regional
Tour is to listen and learn from the leaders in
each of the areas we visit, hearing about the
challenges they face in the hopes of identifying
common issues on which we can work together
and support each other in areas such as economic development and public policy.
Recent Kentucky Regional Tours have taken
us to the eastern, south central, northeastern,
western, and northern portions of our state. The
2015 edition of the Kentucky Regional Tour presented by Morgan & Pottinger will take us to
Owensboro and Elizabethtown, as well as other
points along the I-69 corridor on September 24
and 25. Along the way, we’ll hear from a variety
of civic leaders, elected officials, and get a look
at Owensboro’s recent riverfront development.
TO REGISTER:
The cost to participate in the Kentucky
Regional Tour is $589 per person (members
only), which includes transportation for the
two days, accommodations at the Hampton
Inn & Suites by Hilton Owensboro Downtown
(401 West 2nd St., Owensboro), and meals as
outlined on the agenda. For more information
or to register, contact Katie Hardwick at
[email protected].
PRESENTED BY:
PLATINUM SPONSOR
KU a PPL Company
RECEPTION
& DINNER SPONSOR
U.S. Bank
LUNCHEON SPONSOR
First Security Bank
GOLD SPONSORS
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Gold Shield Limousine, Inc.
Photo from www.Owensboro.org
AUGUST 2015
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EVENTS
Two Upcoming Good Morning Bluegrass Events Focus on Education
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (REGENCY BALLROOM)
PRESENTED BY:
New FCPS Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk
Headlines September 3rd Good Morning Bluegrass
GOLD SPONSORS
TravelHost of the Bluegrass
Waffle House / LexiDan Foods, LLC
WUKY 91.3 FM
SILVER SPONSORS
State Auto Insurance Companies
Traditional Bank
Windstream Communications
SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS
ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES...LLC
Breeze Financial, LLC
Cumberland Valley National Bank
Hurst Business Supply & Furniture
Solutions
Missing Link Managed I.T., LLC
Pinnacle Productions
served as an assistant superintendent
When the new school year begins in
in the School District of Philadelphia –
mid-August, there will be a new face at
serving 167,000 students. Caulk holds
the helm of the Fayette County Public
a bachelor’s and master’s degree from
Schools. Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk
the University of Delaware and a law
was named the district’s new superindegree from Widener University
tendent by a unanimous vote of the
School of Law. He will complete his
Fayette County Board of Education in
doctoral degree in education this
late June.
December.
During the next Commerce Lexington
This event will also include the presInc. Good Morning Bluegrass event
EMMANUEL
entation of the Golden Apple Awards,
presented by Fifth Third Bank on
CAULK
which were created in 2010 by the
Thursday, September 3, from 8:00 - 9:30
FCPS Community Partners Leadership
a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Lexington’s
Regency Ballroom (401 West High Street), the Team to recognize high performance partnercommunity will have a chance to hear from Mr. ships with the school system.
Caulk and ask questions of the district’s new
leader. CLX Chair-Elect Alan Stein of SteinGroup, TO REGISTER:
LLC, and who led the recent FCPS redistricting The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass
effort, will moderate this interactive event.
is $25 for Commerce Lexington Inc. members
Having served as superintendent of the and $35 for non-members. To register, e-mail to
Portland Public Schools, Maine’s largest school [email protected] or register ondistrict, since 2012, Caulk is known as a transfor- line at www.CommerceLexington.com.
mational educational leader with a calling to
advance equity for all children. He previously
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (PATTERSON BALLROOM)
Dr. Eli Capilouto Talks “All Things UK” at Oct. 7th Good Morning Bluegrass
As the Bluegrass Region’s largest employer, the
ABOUT DR. ELI CAPILOUTO:
University of Kentucky’s impact is felt far and wide across
Dr. Eli Capilouto became the 12th President of the
the Commonwealth. From its academic programs to its
University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under his leaderadvances in healthcare to important research efforts and
ship, the $3.4 billion flagship and land grant research uniof course the successful athletics programs, UK has seen
versity has gained significant momentum in fulfilling its
many changes and a lot of activity on campus lately.
multi-faceted mission of teaching, research, service and
The University of Kentucky is also undergoing a signifhealth care. A native of Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previously
icant physical transformation of its academic, research,
served as Provost of the University of Alabamaresidential, health care and community spaces. Through
Birmingham (UAB) and Dean of the UAB School of Public
UK PRESIDENT
partnerships, increased philanthropy and effective finanHealth.
DR. ELI
cial management, UK is self-financing the vast majority of
CAPILOUTO
its more than $1.7 billion infrastructure development.
At an upcoming Good Morning Bluegrass event presented by Fifth Third Bank on Wednesday, October 7, from 8:00 - TO REGISTER:
9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lexington’s Patterson Ballroom (401 The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass is $25 for
West High Street), University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto Commerce Lexington Inc. members and $35 for non-members. To
will be on hand to talk about the plethora of changes and enhance- register, e-mail to [email protected] or register on-line
ments happening across the campus, and what we can look forward at www.CommerceLexington.com.
to during the next 150 years of the University of Kentucky.
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Commerce Lexington Inc. Winner’s Circle Campaign Kicks Off in August
For the 13th consecutive year, Commerce
Lexington Inc. is preparing for its annual Winner’s
Circle total resource development program. This
initiative enlists the help of around 90 volunteers
from throughout the community, who seek to bring
in new members, renewals and membership
upgrades, while informing existing members of
services and marketing opportunities available
through Commerce Lexington Inc.
The 2015 Winner’s Circle program will officially
begin this month with a Kickoff Event at the
Keeneland Sales Pavilion on August 21, so watch
for volunteers to be contacting your company about
sponsorships and to make sure you’re getting the
most out of your membership. Leading this year’s
initiative is Bill Lear, Managing Director of Stoll
Keenon Ogden, PLLC, who will serve as Chair of the
2015 Winner’s Circle campaign.
Follow the volunteers’ progress or find out more
about the Winner’s Circle program on-line at
www.CLXWinnersCircle.com or www.facebook.com/
CLXWinnersCircle.
2015 WINNER’S
CIRCLE TEAMS
Ambassadors
American Founders Bank
BB&T
Central Bank & Trust Co.
CHASE / J.P. Morgan
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Community Trust Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Forcht Bank
Friends of Commerce Lexington
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI)
Ky. American Water/Windstream Communications
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Leadership Lexington Alumni
Missing Link Managed IT
PNC Bank
Powell-Walton-Milward - a division of
J. Smith Lanier
Republic Bank & Trust Co.
SteinGroup, LLC
UBS Financial Services
University of Kentucky
Your Community Bank
2014 Winner’s Circle Kickoff at Malone’s Banquets in
the Lansdowne Shoppes. (CLX Staff Photo)
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COMMENTARY: Police Ride-Along Provides Eye-Opening Experience
Commentary by Cindy Brandenburg, Commerce Lexington Inc.
and 2015 Leadership Lexington Graduate
I had the privilege of being a part of the 2015 Leadership
Lexington Class, and one of the day sessions we experienced was
Public Safety Day, which enabled our class to tour the Juvenile
Detention Center, Fayette County Adult Detention Center, and to
hear from Lexington Police Chief Mark Barnard on “Policing in the
21st Century.” As part of the day, each class member is encouraged to participate in a citizen ride-along with the Lexington
Police Department.
When the opportunity to do a ride-along was presented, it
sounded very interesting to me. Honestly,
when I think of a police officer, it’s usually
because there are red and blue lights in my
rear view mirror.
My ride-along began late on a Saturday
night with roll call at the Lexington Police
Department’s Central Sector location. I was
greeted by several officers, including Officer
Alex Holland who has been on the police force
for a number of years. Officer Holland was
OFFICER ALEX
assigned to show me the ropes for the
HOLLAND
evening. He explained how he takes a call and
went over several rules for my safety, and within minutes, we had
our first call.
While talking with Officer Holland about his decision to
become a police officer, he said he dreamed of being an officer
since the age of four, following his very first interaction with a
police officer during a time when his father nearly died. He
remembered being comforted by the officer and being assured
everything would be O.K., and it had a huge impact on his life.
Officer Holland went on to graduate from Eastern Kentucky
University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and later
interned with the FBI in California.
Officer Holland was called to a three-car
hit-and-run accident, along with Officer Ryan
White, who was also on duty that night. The
officers worked the scene of the accident and
then tracked down the vehicle that had left the
scene. Then came a call regarding a missing
child, and we visited a safe house in which officers often place children or locate those who
OFFICER
are missing.
RYAN
WHITE
The calls continued throughout the night.
The next call took us to a local restaurant
where there was a family dispute, and the primary language spoken was Spanish. I was surprised to find out that each officer
could communicate in Spanish, because it was something they
learned throughout their training.
Like Officer Holland, Officer White also decided early on that
he wanted to make service a part of his life. After 9/11, Officer
White joined the Air Force, where he served in the Iraq War, and
upon returning home, he joined the Lexington Police Department
where his father and uncle had each served and retired.
The officers handled every call with patience and treated each
person we encountered with respect. Officer Holland said that he
hoped to treat everyone as though they were his own family,
because he recognized that he’s often seeing someone at their
worst possible moment in life. He said it’s not who they are.
Rather, it just happens to be the situation they are in.
I would encourage everyone to participate in a ride-along to
get a true sense of what the job of a police officer entails. The
experience truly changed my thoughts on public safety, and
opened my eyes to how each officer risks his or her own life to
protect the community each day or night. The experience was
something I won’t soon forget.
Ambassador Spotlight: Howard Stovall, Image360 (365 Southland Dr.)
Howard Stovall, Owner / General Manager
Image360
365 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 260-1048
Web: www.image360lexky.com
HOWARD
STOVALL
About Image360: Howard Stovall opened Signs Now in 1998
and rebranded it as Image360 in April 2014 to better represent
the wide range of graphics products and services it provided.
“We are solutions providers in producing informational,
wayfinding and advertising for our clients,” said Stovall. “This
may be anything from business cards to vehicle wraps, and
grand opening banners to permanent electrical signage.”
About the Graphics Industry: He said, “This is an exciting industry as no two projects are ever alike, and we are able to create
exciting visual communications for our clients. It is also highpressure, as we are constantly working against multiple client
deadlines.”
About Serving as an Ambassador: “Commerce Lexington has
proven to be an excellent vehicle to network with other business
owners and decision makers in the community,” added
Howard. “As an Ambassador, I am privileged to meet CLX members from a variety of industries, many of whom I haven’t met at
scheduled functions. I have also been able to direct members
with specific needs or questions to the proper person at CLX
and encourage them to more active involvement.”
Read More About Our Ambassadors at www.CommerceLexington.com > Connect > Volunteer Opportunities
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Leadership Lexington: Making a Difference for Our Community & Region
The class project is the crucible where Leadership Lexington class members practice and apply leadership skills in a small-group experience,
while working on a community project. They work with community leaders, gain in-depth understanding of community organizations and/or
community needs and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
The project experience also serves as litmus test for success for individual class members and the project groups. Below is a summary of class
projects from the 2014-15 program year, which ended in June.
BRIDGING THE GAP:
An initiative to address the area’s skills gap by connecting those that need
labor skills to those that need skilled laborers. The goal of the project is
to address two significant issues in the community: (1) the growing skills
gap created by skilled laborers aging out of the work force; and (2) citizens
receiving assistance through Lexington’s affordable housing and homelessness programs (or other underserved demographics) who need to be
re-equipped with new skills in a labor or trade that will enable them to
attain sustainable employment. The group plans to produce a “white
paper” or a written summary of their findings, to be presented to the
Workforce Development Board or other body best suited to take a longterm interest in the gap they identified and have been working to bridge.
Group members: Wes Harned, Lisa Wilson, Rob Bright, Todd Wetzel, Alex
Lyttle, Tyler Campbell, Tyler Hamilton, and Tyler Scott.
OWN IT:
Strengthening neighborhoods by empowering neighbors, Own It is a community beautification project targeting properties with
code offenses that negatively impact the
neighborhood, and that may be due to the
inability of owners - especially for owneroccupied properties - to properly maintain
the property. A clean-up day was held on
April 25th that was attended by members of
the community, the First District
Councilman James Brown, and Own It
members. The day was also supported by
Habitat for Humanity, Bluegrass
Greensource, Kentucky American Water,
Justice House and more. To help assist
homeowners, group members drafted an ordinance for shifting unused funds
from the city’s sidewalk abatement program to aid homeowners with minor
home repairs. The group will continue to support the ordinance as it progresses. Group members: Anne Hardy , Ben Allen, David Howard, Katy Ross, Sheila
Sekela, Jay Inman, Patrick Keal, Brent O’Neill, Caitlin
Foehse, Adam Meyer, Michael Hornback, Tony Bonner,
Matt Osborne, Michael Cronk, Todd Ernst, Grace Hahn,
and Alyse Garrard.
NOURISH YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD:
This community hunger relief initiative partners
with local restaurants to create ways for patrons to
donate, turning money into meals in the form of gift
cards to family resource centers at neighborhood
schools. Donations from restaurant patrons are
used to purchase restaurant gift cards that are then
given to local school Resource Centers for students
and their families at risk of hunger. It is a primary
focus of the group to feed those in need while also
encouraging families to dine together. Gift cards
were first distributed to Lexington
Traditional Magnet School (LTMS),
through its Family Resource Center, and
later to Jessie Clark Middle School,
Wellington
Elementaty,
Harrison
Elementary, and Lafayette High School.
Nourish Your Neighborhood, Inc. has
begun the process of applying for 501
(c)3 status. Group members: Megan
Moore, Kim Woods, Phillip Sisk, Tish
Heaney, Katie Martin, Emily Bradley,
Jerry Sturdivant, Brittany MacGregor,
Katy Bennett, Melynda Jamison, Brant
Welch, Tao Green.
SHADOWING FOR SUCCESS:
This group worked to provide
information and education to
high school students about
what it takes to work in a variety
of different jobs. The principal
of Bryan Station High School
recommended targeting 25 juniors and partner with an existing
co-op class at the school to provide informational pre-employability sessions on topics such as interviewing skills, networking, soft skills,
computer skills, and mentoring. They provided overview of shadowing for
success program and information on Individual Learning Plan (ILP) during
the initial meeting. As sessions continued, more topics were covered such as
learning styles, job outlook, salaries, education required to enter certain
fields, soft skills, professionalism, and proper dress for work, networking,
mentoring, work ethics, financial aid, and scholarships. After the completion
of the in-school, pre-employability sessions, the team toured professional
work environments, including the Circuit Court, Council of State
Governments, KentuckyOne Health, Toyota, and BCTC’s location on the
Toyota campus. Group members: Catrena Bowman, Cody Brown, Nick
Runyon, Stefan Hendrickson, Mindy Sekhon, Shaye Johnson, Gaby Baca,
Cindy Brandenburg, Jessica Berry.
To learn more about these and other Leadership
Lexington projects, visit www.leadershiplexington.com
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859.971.0014
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NEW MEMBERS
Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of June 17, through July 20, 2015
Arbor Youth Services, Inc.
Youth Services & Programs
Stephanie A. Spires, Executive Director
540 West Third Street
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 254-2501
Web: www.arborky.org
Department of Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Jeanne Scott, Workforce Development Manager
1055 Industry Rd., 2nd Floor
Lexington, KY 40505-3823
Phone: (859) 233-5940
Web: http://kentuckycareercenter.ky.gov
Lexington Pain & Chiropractic Wellness Center
Chiropractors D.C.
Sara Henderson
185 Pasadena Drive, Suite 210
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 254-5001
Web: www.lexpainwellness.com
bd Global, LLC
Sports Agency
Brooks Downing, President/Founder
P.O. Box 54581
Lexington, KY 40555
Phone: (859) 608-3109
Web: www.bdglobalsports.com
ECSI, LLC
Engineering Services
J. Steven Gardner, President
340 South Broadway, Suite 200
Lexington, KY 40508-2553
Phone: (859) 233-2103
Web: www.engrservices.com
Posh Salon & Spa
Hair Salon/Day Spa
Michael Carter, Manager
2573 Richmond Road, Suite 240
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 269-7674
Web: www.poshsalonandspa.com
Cork & Barrel
Wines - Retail
Jim Taylor, Owner
2263 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 278-9463
Web: www.lexcorkandbarrel.com
Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers
Restaurants
Megan Spencer, Communications Director
395 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 554-5514
Web: www.freakinburgers.com
Prominence Health
Health Insurance
Travis Burgett, Strategic Market Executive
1001 St. Joseph Lane
London, KY 41018
Phone: (606) 330-6019
Crow Street
Technology Consulting
Walker Mattox, Founder
148 Jefferson Street, Suite A
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 749-5666
Web: www.crowstreet.com
Ideal Kentucky, IKEA Assembly
Office Furniture Supplies & Equipment
Mike Simonson
1324 Fontaine Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 412-2099
Web: www.idealkentucky.com
Street Craves
Restaurants
Megan Spencer
395 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 554-5514
Web: www.streetcraves.com
Commerce Lexington Inc. Accepting Nominations for 2016 Board of
Directors Until Tuesday, September 8; Form Available On-line
Do you want to have some input on the key
issues that affect local business, our community, and our future? Have you thought about
becoming a board member for one of the most
effective business organizations in Kentucky?
Commerce Lexington Inc., with over 5,500
business professionals representing more
than 1,700 member businesses, will be accepting nominations from the membership for its
2016 Board of Directors until 5 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 8, 2015. By becoming a
board member for Commerce Lexington Inc.,
you'll be able to weigh in on the issues that
affect the region.
A nomination form is available on-line at
www.commercelexington.com/board-of-directors1.html. Forms can be submitted by e-mail
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to [email protected]
or in person to Commerce Lexington Inc.
President & CEO, Bob Quick, before the established deadline to 330 East Main Street, Suite
100, Lexington, KY 40507.
A nominating committee will review the
names submitted to finalize the nominees.
Once approved by the Commerce Lexington
Inc. Executive Board, the names will be published in a future issue of Business Focus. For
questions about the nomination process or
the nomination form, contact Cindy
Brandenburg at cbrandenburg@Commerce
Lexington.com.
PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assured Neace Lukens recently hired Steven
Hurt as a senior account executive, providing
employee benefits programs and services to
clients in the Central, Southern and Eastern
Kentucky markets.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP announced
that attorney Paula J. Shives has rejoined the
firm as a member of the Economic
Development practice group in the Lexington
office. Additionally, attorney Christopher Van
Bever recently joined the firm’s Lexington
office. Finally, 25 Bingham Greenebaum Doll
LLP attorneys have been recognized in the
2015 Edition of Chambers USA: America’s
Leading Lawyers for Business, a national report
on lawyers and law firms. Lexington attorneys
named to the list include Bruce E. Cryder,
Wendy Bryant Becker, and Tandy C. Patrick.
The National Law Journal has ranked Bowles
Rice at No. 273 in its 2015 NLJ 350 edition.
The annual NLJ 350 survey lists the nation’s
biggest law firms by number of full-time
lawyers. Since first making the NLJ list in 2013,
Bowles Rice has grown from 128 lawyers to
more than 140 attorneys, serving clients from
eight offices across the region.
Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the promotion of Amber Ousley to credit analyst officer, Shane Anderson to assistant vice president, commercial lending and Chris Conkright
to credit analyst officer. In addition, Joan
Strafer has joined the bank as vice president,
commercial lending.
Churchill McGee, LLC welcomed Steve
Hatmaker and Jeff Griffith to the Lexington
office as project managers in charge of project
management, overseeing commercial construction projects throughout the Lexington,
Louisville and Cincinnati markets.
Dinsmore & Shohl welcomed H. Derek Hall to
the firm’s Lexington office, practicing in the
Corporate Department with the Business
Restructuring Group.
Dinsmore & Shohl had a number of attorneys
recognized in the 2015 Edition of Chambers USA:
America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, including
nine No. 1 rankings. The following partners
ranked No. 1 in their respective legal category,
including Jack C. Bender, Carolyn M. Brown,
Donna King Perry, and Kathryn A. Quesenberry.
Overall, the firm was ranked in 14 total categories, with 50 attorneys ranked across various
practice areas. Lexington attorneys recognized
on the list included Jack C. Bender, Carolyn M.
Brown, Chauncey S.R. Curtz, Barbara B.
Edelman, and John R. Rhorer, Jr.
According to a new report issued by The
American Lawyer (AmLaw), Dinsmore & Shohl
ranks sixth in the nation among the top law
firms for the number of women equity partners. Nearly 25-percent of women partners at
Dinsmore held an equity stake in the firm in
2014.
Forcht Group of Kentucky has named Greg
Horsman as its new chief information officer.
Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced
the following new agents to its team: Susy
Esquivel, Carrie Slone and Matt Grimes.
Lexington Habitat for Humanity named Megan
Meserve as development manager at the
ReStore, while Doug Muir joined the Habitat
team as project manager, and Kelly Karbowicz
Riley has been named resource development
coordinator.
Adrienne Grizzell, owner of MANAGEMENT,
Inc., has been selected to join an elite network
of more than 5,000 women as a member of the
Leadership America Class of 2015. The theme
for this year’s program is “Leading with a
Global Vision: Strategic…Collaborative…Future
Focused,” with participants visiting Atlanta,
Seattle and Santa Fe to study each city’s opportunities and challenges.
Emily H. Cowles recently joined McBrayer,
McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC’s Lexington
office after practicing for more than a decade
for Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C.
MCM LLP, the region’s largest CPA & advisory
firm, recently appointed Angela Marshall, CPA,
MBA, CCIM, as senior consulting manager in
the company’s Lexington office.
NetGain Technologies congratulated five
employees for new certifications. Phil Warren
achieved his VCP550 VMWare VCP5-DCV
Certification. Josh Kates completed the exam
requirements to become a Zerto Certified
Professional. Robert Patterson completed the
three exams necessary to become a Storage
Solutions Architect (HP ASE). Reggie Gresham
and Wayne Ebersohl achieved their Managed
Services Sales certification.
Produced by Prosper Media Group, two
kNOwMORE Nonprofits episodes have been
nominated for the Ohio Valley Regional Emmy
Awards, including Episode 8: Nonprofits and
Health, featuring Surgery on Sunday, and
Episode 9: Nonprofits and Water, featuring
Bluegrass Greensource.
Sayre Christian Village announced the nominees for LeadingAge Kentucky’s Annual Awards
Program, including Greg Cathy (Caring Heart
Award), Melissa Taulbee and Trysh Henson
(Nursing Excellence Award), Carolyn Colliver
(Volunteer of the Year Award), Lisa Pennington
(Supportive Services Award), Velma Mitchell
(Caring Hands Award), and Charletta Wadkins
(LeadingAge Kentucky Scholarship).
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorney and former
Lexington Mayor James H. Newberry Jr. has
been appointed to the Legal Services Review
Panel for the National Association of
Independent Colleges and Universities
(NAICU).
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) recently
inducted Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney J.
David Porter as president-elect of its board of
directors. His one-year term began on July 1. In
other news, the University of Kentucky College
of Law recently inducted attorney John Famularo
to its Hall of Fame for 2015. Inclusion in the
Hall of Fame is the highest honor one can
receive from the College of Law.
Traditional Bank welcomed Michelle Young to
the position of banking center manager at its
Lansdowne location.
VisitLEX announced that Gathan Borden has
been named as vice president of marketing,
responsible for overall brand management and
comprehensive advertising and marketing plans
for leisure visitation, as well as meetings and
group sales. He will also supervise the
Lexington Visitor Center.
Women Leading Kentucky founder Janet
Holloway has been named the winner of the
2015 Next Great Writer’s Contest sponsored by
the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.
Her short story, The Letters, was judged by
Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyons. This
short story also won second place in the 2014
West Virginia Writer’s Contest for creative nonfiction.
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Submit your company’s awards, personnel
changes, additions, or promotions for Business
Focus to [email protected].
Information is published in the order received and
only as space permits.
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Periodical
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at Lexington,
Kentucky
Commerce Lexington Inc.
330 East Main Street, Suite 100
P.O. Box 1968
Lexington, KY 40588-1968
COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER 2015:
AUGUST 2015:
Business on the Green co-presented by Cooperative Business
Services, Members Heritage Credit Union, and University of
Kentucky Federal Credit Union at Andover Golf & Country
- SEE PAGE 8
Club (3450 Todds Road).
Leadership Lexington 2015-16 program presented by
KentuckyOne Health: Orientation Retreat at Jabez.
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BUSINESS LINK AT THE LEGENDS at Whitaker Bank
Ballpark; Networking at 5:30 p.m.; Game time at 7:05 p.m.
- SEE PAGE 9
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New Member Luncheon presented by Park Community Credit
Union, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room.
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Leadership Central Kentucky program presented by KU - a PPL
Company: Orientation Retreat.
Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank, 8:00
3 -Good
9:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Lexington; Featuring new FCPS
Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk.
- SEE PAGE 14
forms due for 2016 Commerce Lexington Inc.
8 Nomination
- SEE PAGE 18
Board of Directors.
Opportunity Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of
10 Kentucky,
5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Lyric Theatre (300 E. 3rd
Street).
- SEE PAGE 5
Link hosted by The Campbell House (1375 South
15 Business
Broadway), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Venture Club meets at Hyatt Regency Lexington,
16 Lexington
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; $35 per person; RSVP to lgross@
CommerceLexington.com.
at Awesome Inc., 5:00 p.m.; Admission: $5 per perRegional Tour presented by Morgan & Pottinger to
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24-25 Kentucky
For more information, contact [email protected].
- SEE PAGE 13
Owensboro/Elizabethtown area.
Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by
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Bank, noon - 1:30 p.m., at Keeneland Entertainment
Center.
- SEE PAGE 10