Merry Christmas! - Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

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Merry Christmas!
November/December 2014
Business
After
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Business
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Small
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Spotlight
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Chairman’s Comments
Chamber Board of Directors
Growing Talent,
Leading Innovation. As I begin
my final weeks as
Chairman, I have
begun reflecting
on the past year.
When I chose
Growing Talent,
Leading Innovation as my theme
for the year, I had
in mind a strong
vision for the
future and a strong focus on growing from
within. With those goals in mind, I couldn’t be
more proud of the work we’ve been able to
achieve together.
The Leader In Me is an effort I have had the
pleasure to be a part of since its inception in
2011. This year two of our schools achieved
the self-sustaining Lighthouse Status, making
us national leaders. Currently, there are 101
Lighthouse schools worldwide, and we are
honored to have the first 2 in Kentucky – Briarwood Elementary and Natcher Elementary.
I have also had the pleasure of seeing our
community celebrate the completion of our
$1.4 million fundraising campaign to put The
Leader In Me in every public school, K-12, in
Bowling Green and Warren County. I would
be remiss if I didn’t take this moment to reflect on just how important that milestone is
to our children and to the future of our economy. I want to thank each and every one of
you for your commitment to this initiative. I
also want to thank our campaign co-chairs
Ann Puckett and Rick Wilson for their leadership.
year, we’ve announced over $202 million in
investment and the creation of over 400 new
jobs. Those are simply staggering numbers!
In fact, included in those numbers is the announcement of the Constellium-UACJ BodyIn-White Plant, the single largest announcement in South Central Kentucky in a decade.
And we’re not finished yet!
On top of outstanding achievements in economic development, our Chamber has been
busy as well. In fact, this summer, the Chamber
was named as a finalist for the 2014 Chamber
of the Year. That means we were 1 of 5 of the
top Chambers in the nation for 2014! As you’ll
read later in this newsletter, our Chamber has
again been awarded 5 Star Accreditation by
the US Chamber. Fewer than 1% of all Chambers receive this accreditation, which again
recognizes our Chamber as being among the
best of the best. I am very proud to be Chairman of such a high performing Chamber! And
the work hasn’t stopped there. As part of ongoing retention efforts, we were able to visit
with each and every one of our partners this
year one on one to make sure they’re getting
the most out of their Chamber partnership. In
addition, I’m pleased to report that we have
added 164 partners to the Chamber family
this year.
But don’t take my word for it! From the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives to
the International Economic Development
Council, we have been honored with several
awards in 2014. From membership retention
to outstanding programs like The Leader in
Me, I am proud to say that this Chamber is top
to bottom a first class, high performing engine that I am proud to be a part of.
While we’re working on our young workforce, we’ve also been working on growing
the economy in South Central Kentucky. This
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Bowling Green Athletic
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121 Flex Park Lane
BAC
BOWLING GREEN ATHLETIC CLUB
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
Alex Nottmeier
Bill Borders
Steve Davis
Alan Palmer
Dion Houchins
Brett Reynolds
Doc Kaelin
Robert Teixeira
Todd Matthews
Kim Thomas
Amy Milliken
Chris Thorn
Clinton Mills
Eric Walker
Phil Neal
Regina Webb
Joe Nishijima
Bruce Wilkerson
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
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 Services
Coordinator
Tonya Matthews
Vice President,
Partnership Services
Ethan Moss
Marketing Coordinator
Kim Phelps
Communications and
Public Policy Director
Melinda Rector
Receptionist/Database
Admin
Meredith Robinson
COO/CFO
Claudia Russell
Partnership
Development Director
Julie Sapp
Project Manager,
Business Attraction
Abbie Siljendahl
Programs and Events
Director
Ashlee Wilson
Partnership Sales
Representative
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Board of Directors
2015 Executive Committee
Tommy Adams is president of the Charles M. Moore Insurance Agency, Inc. with
offices in Bowling Green and Franklin, Ky. He is a graduate of the University of
Kentucky with a degree in business administration.
During his career, Adams has obtained several professional designations including
the chartered property casualty underwriter (CPCU) and certified work comp advisor
(CWCA). His industry involvement includes serving as president of the Independent
Insurance Agents of Kentucky in 2004 and serving on the board of directors of the
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America from 2008 to 2011.
Tommy Adams
Chair
Adams has been very active in the Bowling Green community. He is a past president
of the Bowling Green - Warren County Jaycees and the Bowling Green AM Rotary
Club. He is a past board chair of Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky and
United Way of Southern Kentucky. Adams is a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal
Church. He has a daughter, Jessica, and a son, Billy.
Mark Iverson
Chair-Elect
Ron Bunch, CEcD is the President and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of
Commerce. With over 19 years of professional economic development experience,
Bunch is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and has led successful local and
regional economic development efforts in four states.
Ron Bunch, CEcD
President & CEO
Since joining the Chamber in January 2011, Bunch has been appointed to five
statewide organizations’ Board of Directors: the Kentucky Association for Economic
Development, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Japan-America Society of
Kentucky, the Indo-Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the World Trade Center
Kentucky. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Kentucky
University Research Foundation, a member of the Barren River Development Council,
and a member of the Business Executive Advisory Council for the WKU Gordon Ford
College of Business. Bunch has also been appointed to the prestigious Prichard
Committee for Academic Excellence.
Prior to Bowling Green, Bunch was executive director of the Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC)
in Florida, during which time Florida Governor Charlie Crist appointed Bunch to serve on the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council Board to represent Enterprise Florida, the state’s official economic development agency. Before
assuming his responsibilities in Florida, Bunch was the economic development director for the City of Danville, VA.
During his time in this role, the City announced more than 6,100 direct new jobs and a capital investment of more
than $569 million.
Joy Rogers is Senior Vice President of Branch Banking and Trust Company. She
has been in the banking industry for 25 years. She is a 1983 graduate of Western
Kentucky University with a degree in Business Administration. In 1999, she received
a graduate banking degree from the National Commercial Lending School. She is a
1994 graduate of Leadership Bowling Green and is the 2009 recipient of the Athena
award.
Rogers has been very involved in several organizations spanning the civic, non-profit
and for-profit sectors. Currently, she is a member of the Boards of the Chamber, The
Salvation Army, and Bowling Green Warren County Safety City.
Joy Rogers
Vice President
Davis was the 2012 President of the Realtor Association of Southern Kentucky and
earned the 2011 Realtor of Year award. He has served on all committees and chaired/
co-chaired several committees of the Realtor Association.
His community involvement includes assisting with the annual “Hope for Homeless”
event, Golf tournament, and affiliate trade show. He also served 4 honorable years
in the United States Air Force.
Davis has been married for 15 years. His wife works as administrator in the BG
Independent School District. He has three children currently in college at WKU,
UK, and Belmont. John Mark Fones is Senior Vice President of Managed Care for
Commonwealth Health Corporation and is a Certified Managed Care Executive with America’s Health Insurance Plans.
He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s
Degree in Organizational Communication.
Steve Davis
Vice President
David E. Tatman
Vice President
John Mark Fones
Immediate Past Chair
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Dave retired a short time ago after a 34 year career at General Motors, most recently
as Plant Manager for the Corvette Assembly Facility in Bowling Green. He led that
organization through five consecutive model year launches, including the buildout of the iconic sixth generation Corvette in February, 2013. He oversaw a $131M
investment to upgrade the plant and equipment, adding 350 new jobs, to produce
the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, which was named as the NA Car of the Year in
January, 2014.
Dave moved through many functional manufacturing leadership positions in a significant number of GM locations
and headquarters assignments. Responsibilities included direct operations supervision, supply chain management,
quality, engineering, maintenance, prototype and advanced powertrain development work. He has been in 13
different GM locations in three countries on two continents. Reflecting his passion as life-long learner, Dave recently
co-authored a book on leadership entitled, “Building Cathedrals – The Power of Purpose”. He holds a Master of
Business Administration, Corporate Policy from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science, Industrial and
Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.
Robbin Morrison Taylor was named Vice President of Public Affairs for Western
Kentucky University in May 2008. She is responsible for oversight and management
of WKU Public Broadcasting, Media Relations, Marketing and Communications,
Government and Community Relations, and WKU’s events offices. Taylor came
to WKU in 2000 as Assistant Director for Corporate Relations in the Office of
Development and Alumni Relations. In 2001, she was named Director of Government
Relations and later promoted to Assistant to the President for Government Relations.
Fones has served on the Chamber Board of Directors since January 2007, and served
as Chair in 2014. He is a member of the Board’s executive committee, serves on the
Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee and is a member of the Bowling Green Area
Economic Development Authority (BGAEDA) Board, which he will Chair in 2015.
Fones has been active in the strategic initiative between the Chamber and area
school systems to implement Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me® program throughout
both the Bowling Green and Warren County school districts.
Fones has lived most of his life in Bowling Green, and grew up in Franklin, Ky. He and
his wife, Natalie, have two daughters, Cydney and Audrey.
Rogers is a member of Living Hope Baptist Church. She and her husband, Michael,
have one child, Gabriel.
Dave Tatman was recently named as the inaugural Executive Director of the Kentucky
Automotive Industry Association. He also serves WKU as an Associate Vice President
for Advanced Manufacturing. Dave is an empowering and thoughtful executive
leader with an extensive background and expertise in automotive manufacturing.
Throughout his career, Dave has provided customer-focused leadership with an
emphasis on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime/costs, and
maximizing overall enterprise-wide potential.
A 1990 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Bunch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
economics with a focus in general engineering, and is the proud father of Haley and Catherine.
Steve Davis is Vice President of Crye-Leike Executive Realty. He has 13 years Real
Estate experience including residential, commercial, and property management. He
earned his Associate of GS Degree at WKU. He completed Leadership KAR in 2009. He
was also commissioned a “Kentucky Colonel” in 2012.
Mark Iverson is a 1984 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor
of Science degree in accounting and a minor in speech communication. Iverson
participated on WKU’s Debate Team all four years of his undergraduate studies.
Iverson has continued to remain in Bowling Green working 10 years in public
accounting in the Bowling Green office of BKD, and as Chief Financial Officer for
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities and Houchens Industries, returning to BGMU as
General Manager in 2006. Iverson has maintained his Certified Public Accounting
license since 1986. Iverson currently is serving on the Board of Directors for the
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Municipal Utilities
Association and the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky, as well as the
Leadership Team at Crossland Community Church. He also serves on TVA’s Regional
Resource Stewardship Council and various committees of KMUA and the Tennessee
Valley Public Power Association.
Taylor served as South Central Kentucky Field Representative for U.S. Senator Mitch
McConnell from 1991 to 2000 where she worked closely with state and local officials
in Kentucky’s first and second Congressional districts. Prior to that she worked as an
Assistant Account Executive for Lovell Communications in Nashville, Tenn.
Robbin Morrison Taylor
Vice Chair
Taylor earned a Masters in Public Administration from WKU in 1997 and a Bachelor of
Arts in government and public relations from WKU in 1990. She is a 1997 graduate
of Leadership Bowling Green and a recipient of Leadership Bowling Green’s Bart Hagerman Award. She is also a 2007
graduate of Leadership Kentucky. She is married to Joe W. Taylor II, has a son, Will, and is a member of Broadway
United Methodist Church in Bowling Green.
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John Dix is the General Manager of Warren County Water District where he also
serves as General Manager of Butler County Water System, Inc. and Simpson County
Water District. Mr. Dix has been a part of Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky
since 1992 when he first joined Warren Water. Dix’s career also includes serving as
Vice President of the regional engineering firm Cannon & Cannon, Inc., and as a
Submarine Naval Architect for the Department of the Navy.
Mike is involved in his community through real estate management and investment
through Chandler Property Management, where he has grown from 425 to 2,000
residential units and from a staff of seven to 35. Simpson also has investments in
Warren County oil and agriculture operations. He is a partner and director in Canteen,
At Your Service, a regional vending and Food Service Company.
Dix and his wife Lisa have four children and are members of Holy Spirit Catholic
Church.
Simpson is a division member of The Leader in Me Capital Campaign and was a
co-contributor to the Chamber’s First Impressions Last Capital Campaign for the
construction of the new headquarters.
He is also an active volunteer in the Bowling Green community, serving in a variety
of capacities with; the WKU College Heights Foundation, Student Life Foundation,
International Bluegrass Music Museum, Community Foundation of South Central
Kentucky, Church Council at Broadway United Methodist Church, Roots and Branches
Music Festival and Sigma Nu Housing Corporation.
John M. Dix, P.E.
Travis Keller
Mike Simpson
Travis Keller is a graduate of WKU and has lived in Bowling Green for 15 years. Travis
serves the Bowling Green community as a Commercial Lender at Independence Bank
specializing in Business and Investment Real Estate Lending. Travis is also honored
to serve as a director of the BG Noon Rotary Club as well as a director for Junior
Achievement of South Central KY.
Simpson has created two scholarship funds, supporting Western Kentucky University; the Norman Simpson Memorial
and the Malone Gaynor Scholarship Fund.
In his spare time, you’ll find him flying, scuba diving, cycling, or performing at
SkyPAC in Orchestra Kentucky’s Retro Series concerts. Travis and his wife Lauren have
2 children: Rex and Tyson. He and his family are active members of the Lost River
Church of Christ where Travis also serves as a Deacon.
Monica Wardlow is a Small Business/Retail lending officer for Citizens First Bank. She
has been with Citizens First since 2011. Prior to working for Citizens First, Monica
worked for Republic Bank, Wells Fargo, and Western Kentucky University.
“Over the past 15 years, I have watched as Bowling Green has continued to evolve,
continued to grow, and continued to attract the very best in Industry and Innovation.
I am very honored that the Chamber has given me this opportunity and am excited
about what the next 15 years will bring.”
Adam Nuse joined the Bowling Green Hot Rods in January 2014 following nine
seasons with the Houston Astros AA Affiliate, The Corpus Christi Hooks. Nuse joined
the Hooks in August 2004, the summer before the club’s inaugural season, and was
named vice president in 2009. Nuse began his career in professional baseball as an
intern with the 2001 Round Rock Express.
Adam and wife Sarah are University of Oklahoma graduates. He completed a
Marketing BBA in 2003. The next year, Nuse received a Master’s degree in Sports
Administration at Wichita State University, where he also worked in the Shockers’
athletic department as a Group Sales Coordinator.
Originally from Round Rock, Texas Adam enjoys spending time with his children,
Lucy, Lola and Hank, as well as his dog, Wrigley. Active in the community, Nuse is
Adam Nuse
currently a member of Crossland Community Church, Leadership Bowling Green,
Rotary of Bowling Green and coaches multiple youth soccer teams at SKY Soccer.
He formerly sat on the board of directors for the Corpus Christi International Airport, Corpus Christi American Red
Cross, USO of South Texas and was named 2006 Corpus Christi Top 40 Under 40. Mike Sherrod is the Chief Executive
Officer at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, a role he has served in since August 2013. He received his Master of
Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2002. Prior to joining HCA, he served in many
leadership roles at LifePoint Hospitals beginning his career as an Assistant Administrator at Southern Tennessee
Medical Center. He also served as a COO at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County in Martinsville,
Virginia before becoming CEO of Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky. He joined HCA in April 2010 as CEO of
Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon, Georgia. Mike is married, and he and wife, Trish, have two young children,
Tyler and Madison.
Mike Sherrod is the Chief Executive Officer at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital,
a role he has served in since August 2013. He received his Master of Health
Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2002. Prior to joining
HCA, he served in many leadership roles at LifePoint Hospitals beginning his career
as an Assistant Administrator at Southern Tennessee Medical Center. He also served
as a COO at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County in Martinsville,
Virginia before becoming CEO of Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky. He
joined HCA in April 2010 as CEO of Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon, Georgia.
Mike is married, he and his wife, Trish, have two young children, Tyler and Madison.
Monica is originally from Indianapolis, IN. She attended Western Kentucky
University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Marketing and
a Master’s Degree in Corporate Communication. She has made the Bowling Green
area her home since 1997.
Monica has been active with the Chamber for several years. She has served as
Ambassador President and worked with various chamber committees. Monica
is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Bowling Green. She is currently on the Board of
Monica Wardlow
Directors with Junior Achievement and serves as a classroom volunteer forr JA and
the Work Ethic Seal Program. She was a past recipient of the Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year award. Monica
serves on the Chamber Board in the Ambassador Ex-Officio role, as appointed by the Chairman.
Monica is married to Mark and they have two sons, Brayden and Myles.
Ed came to Bowling Green Assembly in December 2009, as the Manufacturing
Engineering Manager, overseeing the electrical, mechanical, controls, facilities,
and environmental engineering functions required to support the production of
Chevrolet Corvette as well as the maintenance functions.
He came from Spring Hill, Tennessee where he spent 21 years helping produce the
original Saturn S car products, the Saturn Ion and Vue, and the Chevrolet Traverse.
His assignments there included running operations which included: controls
engineering, utilities, environmental, maintenance, General Assembly process
engineering, injection molding, paint shop, information systems, and production
operations.
Edward “Ed” Whitehead
Ed’s previous assignments with General Motors included Project Saturn in Troy, MI,
Hamilton Stamping plant in Ohio, and Industrial Engineering at the Technical Center
in Warren, MI.
Ed received Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1981, and a
Master’s of Business Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1986. His wife Patricia “Patti”
works at WKU in the office of the CFO. Their daughter Kate is in George Washington Law School in D.C. and their son
Ben is a senior at the University of Tennessee in Aerospace Engineering.
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Mike Sherrod
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Welcome New Partners...
AIG Financial Network
“A financial services firm specializing in
retirement and insurance solutions from
the middle market and small business
clients.”
1945 Scottsville Road, Bldg 2, Ste 203-B
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 313-8801
Josh Gann, Director of Recruiting
Alliant Integrators, Inc.
“We create innovative approaches based
on existing investments and infrastructure resulting in reliable solutions
meeting budgets, form, and function.”
1111 Lovers Lane, Suite 104
Louisville, KY 42103
(502) 363-8633
www.alliantintegrators.com
James Bozarth, CEO
Allstate Insurance - Jeremy Jones Agency
“Providing insurance coverage for home,
auto, farm, commercial and life needs, as
well as financial services.”
905 Lovers Lane, Suite 200
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 282-8710
Jeremy Jones, Owner
Bare Creek Farm
395 Carter Sims Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 202-3328
Weston Vernon, Owner
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, LLC
“Commercial vehicle brake systems.”
346 Central Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 783-5012
www.foundationbrakes.com
Andy Dale, Plant Manager
Bowling Green Bandits
“Professional ABA basketball team.”
1720 Obrien Court
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 792-9804
www.gobgbandits.com
Matt Morris, Co-Owner
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Firehouse Subs
2300 Gary Farms Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Mickey McKeel, Owner
Jet’s Pizza
“Life is short. Eat better pizza.”
1625 Campbell Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 495-1075
www.jetspizza.com
Ralph Weinand, President
The Kid Spot Center, LLC
“We offer speech, occupational and
physical therapy to individuals birth to 21
years of age.”
944 Fields Drive, Suite 102
Bowling Green, KY 42104
www.thekidspotcenter.com
Kristie Railey, Program Director/Speech
Therapist
Kodiak Resources, Inc.
3520 New Hartford Road, Suite 101
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 663-0960
Kenny Lanham, President
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Doughnuts and coffee since 1937.
798 Campbell Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(615) 406-2806
www.krispykreme.com
Brian Foster, Marketing Coordinator
Plumbers Supply Company
“Since 1928, Plumbers Supply has offered
ultimate supply and service in plumbing,
heating and piping on an industrial,
commercial and residential level.”
2321 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3986
(270) 782-8007
www.plumbers-supply-co.com
Les Hood, Branch Manager
Shiloh Industries
“A leading global supplier of heavy gauge
and complex stampings to the automotive and commercial vehicle marketplace.”
310 Jody Richards Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 563-8000
www.shiloh.com
Jason Jones, Plant Manager
B. Alan Simpson, Attorney
908 State Street
PO Box 3480
Bowling Green, KY 42102-3480
(270) 782-3929
B. Alan Simpson, Attorney/Owner
Sleep Number
2625 Scottsville Road, Suite 550
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-0889
Joani Jorstad
Studio 1 Salon
“Custom cuts for men, women and
children. Color, waxing, manicures and
pedicures. Massages, facials and much
more.”
1051 Bryant Way, Suite 1
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-8737
www.studio1bg.com
Cris Baker, Owner
Walker Arms
“A private gun manufacturing and weapons systems firm.”
940 Bryant Way
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-7848
www.walkerguns.com
Claudis Walker, CEO
Judge Steve Alan Wilson
903 Highland Way
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-7412
XO Lifestyle Healthy Chocolate
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760 Campbell Lane, Suite 106-133
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 991-9934
www.onlyhealthychocolate.com
David Williams, Owner
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3101 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 413-8773
Dick Brien, Director, Dale Carnegie
Training
Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc.
“Over 25 years of commitment and
service to the aluminum can industry.
Creating a new era of success and growth
supplying can manufacturers with rolled
can sheet.”
9960 Corporate Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 566-5700
www.triaa.com
Matt Kampling, Chief Management
Officer
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Aerotek
Afni
Alley-Cassetty Brick
Alpla, Inc.
Amy Milliken, Warren County Attorney
Ann Elliott, CRS, GRI, Realtor
Apex Payroll
Aqua Treat of Kentucky, Inc.
Aqua-Land Pool, Spa & Patio
B & R Electrical, Inc.
BADA/HENNESSY
Barren River District Health Department
Berry Plastics
Bestway Companies-Servpro of Warren
County
Better Hearing Centers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central KY
Booth Fire & Safety, Inc.
Bowling Green Assembly Corvette Club
Bowling Green Concrete, LLC
Bowling Green Towers
Bowling Green Warren County Regional
Airport
Bowling Green Winlectric Company
Bowling Green Winnelson Company
Brickyard Cafe & Garden
Broadway United Methodist Church
BS Advertising
Cape Electrical Supply
CASA of South Central KY
Chandler Park Apartment Homes
Chandler Real Estate, Inc.
Colonial Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Combined Communications
Courtyard By Marriott
Cross Check Quality Inspection, LLC
Culver’s of Bowling Green
D & M Electric, Inc.
Daymar College
Delane Simpson
Diamond Screw Products, Inc.
Diversified Concrete
Doctors Erin & Randy Elliott
Double Dogs
Double Dome Systems, Inc.
Drury Inn
Education & Training Resources
Effective Mail Marketing
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
First Step Prosthetics
Fiserv, Inc.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Ginger Cleary State Farm Insurance
Greenwood Properties
H & H Sheet Metal
Hall’s Sweeping Service
Harlan Construction
Harlin Parker Attorneys at Law
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Holiday Inn University Plaza
Home City Ice
Home Helpers of South Central Kentucky
Homeworks
Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc.
J B Distributors, Inc.
Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery, Inc.
Jane Parrott
Jane Safford
John Carmon Photography, Inc.
Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home
Kentucky Tire Exchange
Key Oil Company
Kirby Builders, LLC
Kosair Children’s Hospital
Kroger #509
Kroger #535
Kroger #585
Land Air Express, Inc.
Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac
Leadership Strategies Group
Lee Myles TRANSMISSIONS & AutoCare
Lifeline Home Health
Love and Warden Eye Care
Lyons Service Company, Inc.
McCloud Claims Service, Inc.
Medicine Arts Pharmacy
Mick Murf Construction, Inc.
Miller Construction Company
Monticello Banking Company
Motel 6
Murphy, Napier & Company
NewCon Cleaning
Northgate Pharmacy
Nutrition Center
Office Depot
Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green
Owl’s Head Alloys, Inc.
Pediatric Dentistry of Bowling Green
Perfect Promotions
PIRELLI North America
Price’s Collision
Public Theatre of Kentucky
Quality Fence, LLC
Ramada
Randolph, Hale & Meredith, Inc.
Riley’s Bakery
RJ Young Company
Robinson Construction Company
Roger D. Welch, CPA
Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, LLC
Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy
Simon Masonry, Inc.
Skip Wirth
SkyWriter Marketing & Promotional Products
Sleep Inn
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
Southeastern Displays
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
Star*Tel Systems, Inc.
Steven A. Moore, CPA
Taylor’s Structural Imaging, LLC
The Balloon-A-Gram Company
The Center for Courageous Kids
Timothy Hulsey, MD
Tony Henon Construction, Inc.
Tony Huynh
Top Cut Lawn Services, LLC
Troy Puckett
UniFirst Corporation
Village Manor/Christian Health Center
Viridis Environmental
Vision Builders, LLC
Williams Associates Architects
The Chamber Welcomes
Marketing Coordinator Ethan Moss
Please join the Chamber in welcoming Ethan Moss to the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In that role, he is primarily responsible for marketing efforts
and events relating to economic development. You will see him conducting economic development announcements and ribbon cuttings and at our many events
throughout the year! Be sure to stop by and say hello!
He is a 2002 graduate of Western Kentucky University. Most recently, Ethan was the
Marketing Coordinator at the Martin Automotive Group and previous to that managed marketing activities at Leachman Automotive. We are very pleased to have
Ethan join our team!
Ethan can be reached at 270-901-4617 or [email protected].
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Saladworks
Celebrating their grand opening
2300 Gary Farms Boulevard
Berkshire Hathway Homes
Services Partners Realty
Celebrating their grand opening
2424 Airway Court, Suite A
Half Price Books
Celebrating their grand opening
1785 Campbell Lane, Suite 500
BC Roosters
Celebrating their grand opening
247 Three Springs Road
Three Springs Animal Hospital
Celebrating their grand opening
442 Three Springs Road
LaGala
Celebrating their grand opening
601 State Street
2014 Leadership Bowling Green Class Project
Celebrating their new walking trail
T.C. Cherry Elementary School
1001 Liberty Way
Mellow Matt’s Music & More
Celebrating their 1 year anniversary
1200 Smallhouse Road, Suite C
Wheatless
Celebrating their grand opening
760 Campbell Lane, Suite 114
Southern Threads Company
Celebrating their grand opening
1945 Scottsville Road, Ste C-2
Diamond Star Partner City of Bowling Green
Celebrating their new location for Neighborhood
and Community Services
707 East Main Avenue
Bronze Star Partner South Central Bank
Celebrating their 25th anniversary
1757 Campbell Lane
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President’s Club
Spotlight
Tri-Arrows Aluminum is a long standing company with over 30 years of experience producing aluminum sheet. In 2011, Tri-Arrows
Aluminum was acquired by a Japanese consortium and today is a key subsidiary of the United Aluminum Company of Japan (UACJ). While
a new beginning for Tri-Arrows Aluminum, the
company historically and continues to embody
the key themes of Tradition, Accuracy and Agility to enhance the value proposition to its customers, its supply chain partners and stakeholders. Tri-Arrows Aluminum is committed
to continuous improvement of our products,
processes and services as it strives to be a part
of the best global aluminum company.
In July of 2014, Tri-Arrows Aluminum in combination with its parent UACJ and joint venture
partner Constellium NV, broke ground on a
new production facility located in Bowling
Green, to supply aluminum sheet to the automotive industry for the “Body in White” segment. This action along with continued investment at the world class Logan Aluminum plant
in Russellville, KY are indications of Tri-Arrows
Aluminum continuing commitment to provide
a sustainable product to meet market needs.
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Bowling Green Receives
International Economic
Development Award
for Downtown Redevelopment Efforts
ect and so excited that our hard work has been honored on the international stage.”
“Bowling Green and Warren County experience success because of the partnership
we enjoy,” said Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson. “Bowling Green continues to
grow and prosper thanks to a shared focus on the future. The downtown redevelopment project is just one example of the success we can and have achieved when we
collaborate toward a common goal. I am very proud to be honored by the IEDC for
our work.”
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recently accepted a Bronze Excellence
in Economic Development Award on behalf of Bowling Green and Warren County in
the category of Multi-Year Economic from the International Economic Development
Council (IEDC) for their work on the downtown redevelopment project, underway
since 2008.
The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Monday, October 20, during the
IEDC Annual Conference, which was held October 19-22, in Fort Worth, Texas. Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch and Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon were on hand to receive the award.
“Economic development efforts have long been a keystone in the quest to bolster
the economy and improve quality of life in every locality across the country,” said Bill
Sproull, IEDC chair. “As the nation continues to tackle challenges in the midst of global uncertainty, these efforts have taken on an even greater significance. With this
award, we laud trendsetting locations like Bowling Green for leading the charge.”
According to Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon, “Downtown redevelopment is one of the things I am most proud of since I’ve been Judge Executive. Thanks
to the efforts and cooperation of several state and local entities, downtown Bowling
Green is now a thriving entertainment, cultural, and business destination. Through
a lot of hard work and determination, there is simply no better place than Bowling
Green to raise a family and have a career. I couldn’t be more proud of this international recognition. ”
The Bowling Green TIF project began in 2008 and over the past six years over 200
million dollars has been invested. The project has paved the way for new jobs, a minor league baseball park, a performing arts center, a new city park, and revitalized a
space where our citizens now want to live, work, and play.
Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority Chairman Doug Gorman said, “The downtown redevelopment project has truly been a labor of love for
all involved. We had a vision to transform our downtown into a destination where
people want to come to live, work, and play, and we committed to making it happen.
It took a lot of hard work and the cooperation of several different entities, but today
we have a bustling downtown that is growing every day. I am very proud of this proj-
IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development
Awards recognize the world’s best economic
development programs and partnerships,
marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders. These awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in
creating positive change in urban, suburban,
and rural communities.
Ron Bunch, CEO of the Chamber stated, “It
was an honor to be able to accept this award
on behalf of Bowling Green and Warren
County. Their vision and their collaboration
with entities such as Western Kentucky University and Commonwealth Health Corporation to make this dream a reality is a unique
formula that has proven to be successful for
our community time and again.”
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Stewart Richey CFO Bill Garrison has been installed as 2015 President of AGC (Associated
General Contractors) of Kentucky. Established in
1919, the AGC of Kentucky is the only full-service commercial construction association representing a qualified membership of more than
700 prime contractors and industry associates.
The AGC of Kentucky is headquartered in Frankfort and is affiliated with the Associated General Contractors of America, the
largest and oldest national construction trade association, founded in 1918.
AGC of America represents more than 32,000 firms, including 8,000 of America’s leading general contractors and 12,000 specialty- contracting firms.
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Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Receives
National 5 Star Rating from the US Chamber
· Outstanding Member Growth for 2013;
· Outstanding Special Event for our FranklinCovey/The Leader In Me Dinner; and
· Outstanding Publication for our “Business Grows Here” brochure.
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In November, the United States Chamber of Commerce announced that the Bowling
Green Area Chamber of Commerce has been reaccredited as a 5-Star Chamber. The
accreditation process is a comprehensive examination of every aspect of a Chamber’s
operations, 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 actually achieve the highest level of accreditation, 5 Star Accreditation. The Bowling Green Area Chamber maintains a high standard of excellence, and
is proud to have achieved accreditation without a lapse since 1973. “The reaccreditation process is rigorous. Every 5 years, the US Chamber looks through
our operations from top to bottom. From government relations to HR to economic
development, they leave no stone unturned. I am distinctly proud of the Chamber
of Commerce team for their dedication and hard work. They are truly a high performance team, “ said Tonya Matthews, Vice President of Partnership Services.
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 US Chamber for our efforts to serve our community as the best Chamber we can possibly be,” said Chamber
CEO Ron Bunch.
“I am so proud of the work of our Chamber of Commerce. From economic development to partnership services, our Chamber strives every day to provide the highest
level of services to our partners and our community. I am delighted to see that the US
Chamber continues to recognize the high quality and professionalism of our Bowling
Green Area Chamber of Commerce with 5 star accreditation.” stated John Mark Fones,
Chairman of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
This announcement comes on the heels of a banner year for the Bowling Green Area
Chamber of Commerce, with several national awards and rankings.
2014 Chamber of the Year Finalist
Earlier this year, The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009 Chamber of
the Year, was named one of five 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.
KCCE Awards
In April of this year, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce was honored with
four Excellence Awards by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives. Awards
included:
IEDC Awards
In October, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of 2
Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Awards included:
· Excellence in Economic Development, Human Capital for our work with The
Leader In Me; and
· Excellence in Economic Development, Multi-Year Economic Development on
behalf of Bowling Green for their work on the Downtown TIF project.
Site Selection & Southern Business & Development Recognitions
Earlier this year, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce was honored with
two notable rankings by economic development entities that showcase their success
in relation to similar communities across the entire U.S.
Among metropolitan areas with populations less than 200,000, the city of Bowling
Green ranked 6th on Site Selection’s Top 10 Metro Areas for New and Expanded Facilities in 2013.
As a further salute to the Chamber’s success, Bowling Green was also featured in
Southern Business & Development’s “Ten More Shining Examples of Economic Development that’s working in the South” list in the Winter 2014 edition released at the
end of February.
Top Announcements in Kentucky
In a nod to the Chamber’s outstanding economic development success, The Lane
Report announced in August that Bowling Green and Warren County are attracting
the top investments in the state. The article featured a ranked list of economic development announcements in the Commonwealth from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014.
German-based Bilstein North America claimed the top spot as the largest capital
investment by a new firm in the Commonwealth for the year 2013 and the third largest overall. Bilstein invested $120 million in their production plant and U.S. headquarters that will be located in the award-winning Kentucky Transpark. Prior to the
announcement of the Constellium-UACJ Body in White Plant in July 2014, Bilstein
was the largest announcement for the South Central Kentucky region in more than
a decade.
“I’d like to congratulate the Bowling Green Area Chamber on their 5 Star reaccreditation and numerous awards over the past year. We are truly fortunate for the leadership and support in Bowling Green and Warren County that continues to propel our
community forward. It’s the hard work of a number of individuals and organizations
that make such impressive accolades and economic growth possible, and it’s an honor to be a part of it,” said Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon.
According to Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson, “We are fortunate to have a
Chamber of Commerce here in Bowling Green that operates at the highest level of
performance in their industry. I’d like to congratulate the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce on their 5 Star reaccreditation from the US Chamber. I look forward
to working with them as we continue to grow this outstanding community.”
· Outstanding Membership Retention for 2013;
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Seminars for Business Success
8:00 – 10:00 AM @ Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
$20 Each or $75 for All 4
Breakfast from
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“Financing Your Business” will explore both
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August 11
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Cultivativng Cultural Competency
in the Workplace
Leyda Becker,
City of Bowling Green
Cultural competence represents the ability to function
effectively with people within and outside your
organization from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, and
linguistic backgrounds.
Through this workshop you will learn to:
• Adapt to demographic changes across the
City and Commonwealth,
• Function effectively in cross-cultural
interactions,
•Attract and retain qualified employees from a
growing multi-cultural labor pool,
• Build capacity through employee and staff
training and development.
October 13th
8:00-11:00 AM
Developing Individual Leadership for
Community Development
Cecile Garmon & Craig Browning,
Center for Leadership Excellence from the
Gordon Ford College of Business
Successful leadership is multi-faceted and depends
on varied competencies in different contexts. This
workshop will focus on developing the individual as
leader in the community and participants will have
the opportunity to identify their own needs for
development as they focus on leading through
various community areas.
Sponsored by:
For more infmormation, contact Programs and
Events Coordinator, Katie Dykes at 270-901-4604.
Registration available on www.bgchamber.com
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5:30 PM – Reception
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U.S. Bank, WKU-Gordon Ford College of Business
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Business and Industry Week
During this year’s Business and Industry Week, several of our businesses and SKYCTC’s Transpark Campus opened their doors to our local schools for informational tours. We hosted 6 tours total, allowing 80 children to learn more about careers in manufacturing. On October 25th, we hosted a hospitality tent at
the WKU-Old Dominion football game for students interested in careers in manufacturing. We had a great turnout for that event as well. Thanks to all of our
industries who opened their doors to share the world of manufacturing with our youth!
Attention all LBG Alumni…
LBG 2.0 is here!
Looking to expand your professional networking group?
Join the Bowling Green Young Professionals!
LBG 2.0 is a 2 day leadership session;
involving a simulated society and
advanced leadership training.
December 4th – Ugly Sweater Party
Wino’s Depot, 2440 Old Nashville Rd
5:00 -7:00 PM
Date: March 27
th
& 28
th
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fee: $300
Includes one breakfast & two lunches
Apply online or contact Abbie for your application,
[email protected] | 270.901.4610
Upcoming Event
December 16th – Quarterly Meeting
Chamber’s Community Room
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Learn about upcoming events for 2015 and the new
BGYP Presidency position
Breakfast catered by Wild Eggs
Investment applications are available online.
RSVP to an upcoming event today!
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Small Business Spotlights
Doug Martens Construction
The simple belief “build a product of the
highest quality for a fair price and serve
customers with respect in a timely manner”
has brought growth and success to Doug
Martens Construction. Since its inception in
1998, Doug Martens has become a respected member of the Bowling Green residential building community, building both custom and speculative homes ranging from
$150,000 to $1,000,000.
Striving to be cutting edge through education, networking and constant research of
new products, techniques and trends, Doug
Martens Construction is a forward looking
company summed up by its motto: “We
Build On Our Reputation Everyday”.
• Appointed AREA 2 Vice President for the
Kentucky Builder’s Association as well as
chairman of the Registered Builder Committee for 2005.
• Completed extensive training program on
I.C.F. (Insulated Concrete Forms) construction from Nudura.
• 2004 Builder of the Year, awarded by the
Builders Association of Bowling Green.
• Appointed to the Planning and Zoning Liaison Committee in 2004.
• Elected President of the Builders Association of Bowling Green in 2004.
• Served on the National Association of
Homebuilders Board of Directors from
2002-2004.
• Served on the Builders Association of Kentucky Board of Directors from 2002-2004.
• Chairman of the 2002 Parade of Homes.
• Elected to the Board of Directors for the
Kid’s on the Block in 2001.
• 2005, 2006, 2007 St Jude Dream Home
• 2004 Area Vice President Kentucky Builders Association
• 2005 State Registered Builder Chairman
• Certified ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms)
builder
• Certified TREX Builder
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E.H. Harris Lumber Company
E.H.Harris Lumber Company opened for
business in 1942, with locations in Bowling
Green and Glasgow. Those locations were
consolidated to the Bowling Green location
in 1953. Over the years, E.H. Harris Lumber Company has remained family owned.
Ralph Price, the nephew of Mr. Harris, and
his two sons Ferrell and Phil purchased the
business in 1988. Ferrell and Phil continue
to operate the lumberyard.
Serving the south central Kentucky area for
over 65 years, E.H. Harris Lumber Company
remains loyal to its roots. We continue to
provide superior service and quality to our
customers. We have a friendly and courteous sales team with a combined 175 years
of knowledge and experience. We will continue to serve our customers with expanded knowledge of current building product
practices, while still helping someone find
that hard to find item from years past.
Applications
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for 2015!
Visit bgchamber.com or
email [email protected]
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Deadline for applications is
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR THE LEADER IN ME
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recently received a Bronze
Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2014 project in the category of Human Capital from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their work with The Leader In Me.
The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Monday, October 20,
during the IEDC Annual Conference, which was held October 19-22, in Fort
Worth, Texas. Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch and
Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon were on
2014
hand to accept the award.
IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders.
These awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in
urban, suburban, and rural communities.
A news conference was held at the Chamber on October 27th where the award was celebrated by
our community. Superintendents Rob Clayton (Warren County Schools) and Joe Tinius (Bowling
Green Independent Schools) were presented with the award.
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