SEPTEMBER 2011 Volume XIX, Issue IX

EDUCATION IS FOCUS OF NEXT 2 GOOD MORNING BLUEGRASS EVENTS

New University of President Dr. Eli Capilouto is featured guest at November 1 event See Page 15

New FCPS Superintendent Tom Shelton addresses business community at September 22 event See Page 8

INSIDE: Hiring Our Heroes - Veterans Career Fair & Exhibition is October 25th | See Page 6

www.CommerceLexington.com A PUBLICATION OF UPCOMING EVENTS:

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BUSINESS RESOURCE ROUNDTABLE pre- GOOD MORNING BLUEGRASS presented sented by Community Trust Bank by Fifth Third Bank Tuesday, September 13, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Location: Commerce Lexington Inc. First Floor Location: Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa Conference Room - SEE PAGE 14 (Newtown Pike) - SEE PAGE 8 BUSINESS FOCUS 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 2011 Chair of the Board: BUSINESS FOCUS Harry T. Richart, III, Regional President September 2011: Volume XIX, Issue IX PNC Publisher: Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO INSIDE THIS ISSUE Commerce Lexington Inc. Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Printing: Post Printing Economic Development News & Notes ...... 4-5 Mail Service: Direct Response, Inc. Lexmark Teacher Institute Recap...... 6 Subscriptions are available for $12 and are included as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus 2 PUBLIC POLICY: (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Washington, D.C. Fly-In Recap ...... 7 Lexington, Kentucky. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to EVENTS: Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Good Morning BG Features New FCPS Superintendent . . . . . 8 Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Lexus Store of Lexington Hosts Business Link Sept. 21. . . . . 10 DISPLAY RATES Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Oct. 28...... 11 For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, contact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or dzinger@ Breakfast Club Sept. 27: The Bleeding Edge of Marketing . . . 12 CommerceLexington.com, and an account exec- utive will contact you. 2011 CLX Golf Classic Recap & Photos ...... 13 PERSONNEL UPDATES Resource Roundtable: Business Engagement through Social Media . . . 14 Submit your company’s personnel changes or additions to mturner@Commerce Good Morning BG Features UK President Dr. Capilouto . . . . 15 Lexington.com by September 10th for the October 2011 issue. Personnel news might Lexington, Louisville Partner on Regional Business Plan ...... 17 include promotions, additions, awards and mile- stones, recognitions and certifications and/or Return of Women Leading Ky.’s Networking Roundtables. . . 19 appointments. Information is published only as space permits. GET CONNECTED: New Leadership Development Classes Begin ...... 20-21 CONTACT US AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Cheryl Eadens ...... 20 For questions or comments about Business Focus, contact Mark E. Turner at (859) 226-1606 Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members ...... 22 or [email protected] or Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett@ Personnel Announcements & Company Awards ...... 23 CommerceLexington.com. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS

A Collaborative Effort of the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership (BBDP):

SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Cain, Gina Greathouse & Kimberly Rossetti, Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development Division

Impact of Recent Economic Development Expansion Announcements "Commerce Lexington is pleased to have been part of a variety of Installation of equipment to make the energy-efficient spotlights great project announcements this month," said Bob Quick, and floodlights, called PAR 38 silver halogen lamps, is scheduled President and CEO. “One of those expansions was by GE Lighting, to begin soon and will be completed in January 2012. Full pro- DEVELOPMENT an established company in the city. We're excited that corporate offi- duction is expected to be implemented by April 2012. The GE cials made the decision to further invest in our community. Lexington Lamp Plant currently employs 124 people and has According to Commerce Lexington's Economic Impact Model, been operational since 1947. We appreciate GE's investment in developed by Dr. Paul Coomes of the University of Louisville, these Lexington and are proud of the Lexington location for being latest projects have the potential to create a total of 125 direct, indi- awarded this energy efficient technology. rect and induced jobs in Fayette County and an additional 24 in the Bluegrass Alliance region, with an average salary of approximately ECONOMIC $58,000." BY THE NUMBERS: In 2011, Commerce Lexington Inc.'s Economic GE Lighting Expansion Includes Development Division has responded to calls Energy Efficient Product from the following: An increase in environ- New Business: 56 new prospects interested in mentally friendly jobs is on the horizon! GE finding a new location or expanding operations. Lighting will invest Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial approximately $10 mil- Companies: 29 companies with potential expan- 4 lion at its Lexington sions in Lexington. Lamp Plant to produce a Client Visits: 19. new line of energy-efficient lighting products. The expansion, Existing Business Visits: 91. which is in response to customer demand for energy-efficient lighting, will initially create 38 new jobs in the Commonwealth.

Next Venture Club Economic Development University of Ky. Meeting is Sept. 21st Strategic Plan Update Alumni Luncheon The next Lexington Venture Club event will Commerce Lexington's economic development Commerce be held Wednesday, September 21, begin- group, along with our board of director volun- Lexington Inc. ning at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency teers, are busy meeting with industry focus recently hosted Downtown Lexington. The cost to attend groups to study the targeted industry sectors the University is $30 and to RSVP, please contact Stacy proposed in the new strategic plan. The focus of Kentucky's Lackey at 859-225-5005 or slackey@comm groups are helping our team prioritize our Alumni Affairs ercelexington.com. goals and objectives for each targeted industry, Council luncheon. The group consists as well as identify missing components to the of alumni representatives from each col- strategies. lege within UK. Our featured speaker 5Across is Oct. 19th was Lexington Mayor Jim Gray who edu- The groups that have met are: cated the group about our economic The next 5Across event will be held ˆ Life Sciences development efforts, as well as our Wednesday, October 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 ˆ Clean Technology/Renewable Energy "Come Back Home" initiative to attract p.m. at Awesome Inc. (348 East Main ˆ Software and Information Technology UK alums and a division of their busi- Street). The event is sponsored by the ness back to Lexington. We asked the Lexington Venture Club and Awesome Inc. For more information about the tar- alumni group to think of Commerce and features 5 pitches from entrepreneurs. Lexington when working with distin- For more information and to register, visit geted industries, please visit guished alumni looking to come back to www.5across.org. www.advancelexington.com. the area.

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SUBMITTED BY: Pamela Trautner, Executive Director, Business & Education Network

The fifth annual Lexmark Teacher Institute was anoth- er eye-opening week in which Fayette and Jessamine County teachers learned about the economic climate and business opportunities in Central Kentucky. So often teachers have not been in the private sector and this program gets them out into business and industry to see what options are out

& EDUCATION NETWORK & EDUCATION there for students, how students must be prepared/skilled and what workforce needs businesses have.

This year, 43 middle and high school teachers participated. They represented all types of subjects from science to math, language arts to art and career/technical education to social studies. The Institute was structured a bit differently this BUSINESS year and focused on the interdisciplinary interaction of many subjects-especially since this is the way of business- << WATCH ON-LINE: >> functional teams, various backgrounds, etc. Watch a video recap of the 2011 Lexmark Teacher Lexmark once again provided significant financial support Institute on-line at www.fcps.net, then select the link as well as expertise and talent. The week culminated with a to “Channel 13” and then “Video On-Demand.” full agenda at Lexmark, which included various hands on Once there, select the Partners In Education activity stations focused on heat, sound, static electricity, polymers and plastics. All the teachers were recognized at a segment dated August 5, 2011. luncheon at which Daryl Love, Director of Community Relations for Ashland and Fayette County Public Schools 6 board member, spoke to the group. An additional thank you goes to Columbia Gas of Kentucky for sponsoring the recognition luncheon. Hiring Our Heroes: Veterans Career Many thanks go to all the businesses and professionals who Fair & Exhibition is October 25th gave of their time. This support is the critical element that makes the institute a success! If your company is looking for employees who have a proven Companies that hosted teachers or had repre- employment track record and are sentatives work with a teacher group included: skilled in many areas, then you don't Employer Support of the Guard & want to miss the upcoming Hiring Reserve (ESGR), USDOL Veterans Daryn Morris, Southside Technical Center Our Heroes Veterans Career Fair on Employment &Training, and local Joe Norman, Eastside Technical Center & Locust Trace Agri- Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the veterans service organizations. Science Center Lexington Convention Center. Cynthia Bohn, Equus Run Vineyards Today, more than ever, companies Dr. Lynette Walker & colleagues, Central Baptist Hospital want and need to hire the right EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Barry Lindeman & colleagues, Clark Regional Medical employee with the "right" stuff. Exhibit space is available for base Center Veterans comprise a pool of skilled prices of $99 (booth, breakfast, Bruce Hanley, Bluegrass Community & Technical College- talent that can benefit your company lunch & one company representa- Winchester Campus or organization in many ways. tive) or $125 (booth, breakfast, lunch Mary Maggard, Bluegrass Community & Technical College Hiring Our Heroes Veterans & two company representatives). DeAnne Elmore, Ale-8-One Career Fair is part of the U.S. Other booth options are available for Nick Nicholson, Association Chamber's 100 city initiative. purchase, such as Internet, electrici- Larry Bell & colleagues, Hyatt Regency Lexington Commerce Lexington's Business & ty & chairs. To purchase exhibit Nick Williams & colleagues, Big Ass Fans Education Network is partnering space for this event, visit Kathy Edwards & colleagues, Lexmark International with the Kentucky Office of www.CommerceLexington.com/ Jeannine Osborne & colleagues, Alltech Employment & Training and the events. Noel Rush & colleagues, RJ Corman Railroad Group Central Kentucky Career Centers to Dexter Knight, Jessamine Career & Technology Center bring this opportunity to area com- MORE INFORMATION: Dr. David Royster, UK Outreach, PIMSER panies and Kentucky veterans. For more information about this Dr. Keith Filer, Alltech Supporting partners include: event, contact Pamela Trautner at Gwen Vujakovich, Greenbox Heating and Air Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs & Commerce Lexington Inc. at (859) Veterans Trust Fund, Kentucky 254-4447. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Washington, D.C. Fly-In Participants Hear from Kentucky Congressional Delegation during Heat of Debt-Ceiling Debate PUBLIC POLICY : SUBMITTED BY: Bob Babbage, Babbage Cofounder | [email protected] PRESENTED BY

Mirroring Congress, the Bluegrass Region's lob- policy mandates have cost a fortune. Banking bying efforts are continually changing, laser- rules have restricted community banks, hurting focused on our valuable relationships with nation- local growth, even community banks with stellar al leaders and top staff, major regional priorities, records. and getting smarter government when it comes to Sharing the goal of economic progress, defined rules and mandates that can stifle local solutions. simply as jobs, the delegation understands the PLATINUM SPONSORS The eighth annual D.C. Fly-in was a witness to conversation as well as the growing frustration. McBrayer McGinnis Leslie & Kirkland history, giving the group a close-up look by Senate Rep. Chandler now chairs a working group look- LifePoint Hospitals Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator ing for regulations and red tape which, while well Rand Paul, House Appropriations Chair Hal intentioned, have unintended costs and conse- GOLD SPONSOR Rogers, and hometown Congressman Ben quences. Kentucky Blood Center Chandler, square in the face of the Debt Ceiling The Bluegrass Region's annual Washington Fly- Decision. In, started when Central Bank’s Luther Deaton SILVER SPONSORS Knowing the mood and context of the debate, chaired Commerce Lexington, and has continued the Bluegrass Region stayed centered on the rap- to work to unite the region behind common Preston-Osborne idly growing successes of UK, KCTCS, BCTC, EKU, themes and mutual advancement. Members of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. Midway College and the projects vital to the our Congressional delegation call the central KENTUCKIANS IN WASHINGTON future. Kentucky effort one of the best, because we listen On a parallel track the Fly-In members asked closely to them and their direction, as they act SUMMER RECEPTION our delegation to help get the federal handcuffs off intently to messages from home. HOSTED BY COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. of business as well as local government, rules that PRESENTED BY allow for no flexibility, let alone creative regional Editor’s Note: Bob Babbage, who is National approaches. Managing Partner of Babbage Cofounder, is an inte- Kentucky Community & Technical EPA mandates apply the same everywhere, gral part in the annual D.C. Fly-In and continues to College System even when one size clearly doesn't fit all. Water assist CLX with its joint federal initiatives. GOLD SPONSOR Kentucky Utilities Co. ** SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE 2011 D.C. FLY-IN ON PAGE 16 ** 7 SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS

D.C. Fly-In participants heard from Senators Rand Paul (top), Mitch McConnell (bottom left), and Rep. Ben Chandler during their visit in late July. (Photos by Bob Babbage | Babbage Cofounder) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 | 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. | GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA (NEWTOWN PIKE) Good Morning BG Features New FCPS Superintendent Tom Shelton Golden Apple Volunteer Awards to be Presented to High-Performance Community Partners

PRESENTED BY: Tom Shelton was hired to lead TO REGISTER: the Fayette County Public School This Good Morning Bluegrass event system as superintendent in mid- will be held on Thursday, September June and will begin his new job in 22, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the Griffin September. During the next Good Gate Marriott Resort & Spa on Morning Bluegrass event present- Newtown Pike. The cost to attend is ed by Fifth Third Bank on $25 for Commerce Lexington Inc. Thursday, September 22, Mr. members, $35 for potential mem- GOLD SPONSORS Shelton will address the business bers. To register, e-mail to TravelHost of the Bluegrass community and talk about his [email protected] or WUKY 91.3FM vision for the future of Fayette register on-line at County Public Schools. TOM SHELTON www.CommerceLexington.com. Shelton has 16 years of educa- FCPS SILVER SPONSORS SUPERINTENDENT bd’s Mongolian Grill tional leadership, including three ABOUT THE GOLDEN years as director of business and Bluegrass Community & Technical College finance, six years as assistant superintendent APPLE AWARDS: Lexington Center Corporation for finance and operations, and the past The Golden Apple Award was created by the EVENTS Preston-Osborne seven years as superintendent - all in Daviess Community Partners Leadership Team as a way Waffle House County. Named the 2010 Kentucky to recognize high performance partnerships with Windstream Communications Superintendent of the Year, he holds a bache- FCPS. To qualify for the Golden Apple Award, lor's degree in accounting, master's degree in partner organizations must meet the following SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS business administration, and a Rank I in edu- guidelines for high performance partnerships in ARC Central cational administration from Murray State Fayette County Public Schools: Free Enterprise University. Shelton has holds a doctoral ˆ Focus of the partnership is on improving/sup- McEWEN CREATIVE Advertising & degree in educational leadership from the porting student achievement. Marketing Solutions University of Louisville and a graduate certifi- ˆ Partnership activities should be aligned with cate in executive educational leadership from MSI Production Services district and/or school improvement plans. Harvard University. 8 Progressive Marketing ˆ A clear, common understanding exists about This event will conclude with the second Storeitoffsite.com what the school needs and what the community annual Golden Apple Volunteer Awards pre- partner can provide. sented by the Fayette County Public School's Community Partners Leadership Team. The Community Partners Leadership Team These awards go to high-performance com- (CPLT) was formed as a result of the Vision 2020 munity partners that provide an exceptional process FCPS conducted several years ago. The commitment of time, energy and expertise. CPLT organizes, guides and monitors the ongo- ing work of school/community partnerships, and serves as a link between the community and the school district. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | LEXUS STORE OF LEXINGTON (1264 E. ) Lexus Store of Lexington Hosts Next Business Link on September 21 The next Commerce Lexington Inc. TO ATTEND: SPONSORED BY: Business Link event will put your net- The cost to attend the Business Link working in the fast lane and help you event is $5 for Commerce Lexington build your client base and finish strong members, $10 for non-members during the last quarter of the year. Join (payable at the door). No pre-registra- us for Business Link hosted and spon- tion is necessary. sored by the Lexus Store of Lexington (1264 East New Circle Road) on Wednesday, September 21, from 4:30 - EXHIBIT SPACE: There is NO exhibit space available for 6:30 p.m. this Business Link. Check back for a The Lexus Store of Lexington is the future event for availability. largest Lexus dealership in Kentucky and has been recognized as the #1 Elite Dealer in the U.S. and is rated #1 in con- sumer satisfaction by J.D. Power & BUSINESS LINK Associates. The Lexus brand is unmis- Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

EVENTS takable, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to check out the great Where: Lexus Store of Lexington (1264 options available from Lexus. East New Circle Road, corner of New Circle Whether you’re meeting friends or and Liberty Road) colleagues or looking to expand your Cost to attend: $5 for CLX members, $10 connections, Commerce Lexington Inc. for potential members. Business Link events are the way to go. Bring plenty of business cards, and Exhibit Space: No exhibit space for this come ready to network. Business Link. Check back for availability at a future event. 10 Post Your Event On-Line at CommerceLexington.com DID YOU KNOW that Commerce Lexington Inc. members can post their community events, seminars, or open houses on-line at Commerce Lexington.com? Our website features a Community Calendar that allows member businesses and organizations to post upcoming events to increase visibility on- line. To post your event, simply go to www.CommerceLexington.com, click on Events, and then find Community Calendar in the drop-down menu. Once you submit your event, it will be sent for approval by the Commerce Lexington staff. When it’s approved, it will be posted to the calendar. There are also many more great features to our site, such as on-line event registra- tion, job postings, and bill payment. You’ll also be able to view your own referrals (clicks from the website), update your orga- nization’s contact information, and set your own event reminders. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. | GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Friday, October 28

Commerce Lexington Inc. began hon- Business Success; and Young EVENTS PRESENTED BY: oring the contributions that small busi- Entrepreneur. An Overall Commerce nesses have on our economy in 1986, and Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year since that very first Salute to Small is selected from the eight category win- Business program, the impact of small ners and announced at this event and is businesses on the global economy has then submitted by the Bluegrass Small become greater than ever before. Last Business Development Center for state year, Commerce Lexington reformatted its and national recognition through the U.S. Salute to Small Business Awards program, Small Business Administration. adding more and better defined award cat- Last year’s Overall Small Business of GOLD SPONSORS egories, more inclusiveness among the the Year, DMD Data Systems and its Central Bank & Trust Co. small business community, and the founder Dave Sevigny, was selected by the Fifth Third Bank opportunity for state and national recog- U.S. Small Business Administration as the nition. 2011 Kentucky Small Business Person of During the Salute to Small Business the Year and invited to attend the National SILVER SPONSORS Awards Luncheon presented by Small Business Week celebration in Adcolor Inc. Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Washington, D.C. Windstream Communications on Friday, October 28, from 11:30 a.m. to WUKY 91.3FM 1:30 p.m. at the Griffin Gate Marriott TO REGISTER: Resort and Spa (Newtown Pike), the com- You’ll want to come early and network, as ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR munity will come together to recognize the award winners in each category will be Frost Brown Todd LLC small businesses in eight different cate- on hand to show off their products and gories and help celebrate the naming of a services. The cost to attend is $45 for INVITATION DESIGN & PRINTING SPONSOR new Overall Small Business of the Year. Commerce Lexington members, $55 for Stablemate Creative In the October issue of Business potential members. To register, e-mail to Focus, we’ll highlight award winners in [email protected] or regis- the following categories: Green Initiative; ter on-line at www.Commerce Innovation; Legacy Award; Minority Lexington.com. Business; Nonprofit; Phoenix Award; 11 Stay Connected to Commerce Lexington Inc. Even on the Road Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes that business owners, profes- sionals, and entrepreneurs lead busy lives. There are plenty of ways to stay up to speed on Commerce Lexington events and programs. FACEBOOK: These days, it seems everyone is on Facebook. Commerce Lexington Inc. has been posting photos, video files, and time-sensi- tive public policy issue alerts to our Friends on Facebook. Join over 1,300 other people, and become a friend of our group page at www.facebook.com. Search for “Commerce Lexington Inc.”

TWITTER: SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Nearly 2,400 people are currently following Commerce Lexington Inc. on Twitter. These short, concise updates are great to use dur- ing events and conference or to pass along relevant links that might be important to your business. To follow us on Twitter, go to www.twitter.com/CommerceLex. YOUTUBE: Keep up with the latest events, announcements, and press con- ferences on the Commerce Lexington Inc. YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky. We continually post clips from a variety of events, such as Public Policy Luncheons, eco- nomic development announcements, Good Morning Bluegrass, Annual Dinner, press conferences and more. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 | 8:00-9:30 A.M. | FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT LEXINGTON NORTH Breakfast Club Features “The Bleeding Edge of Marketing in 2011” In today’s world of marketing and advertis- PRESENTED BY: ing, strategies and options seem to change almost daily thanks to rapidly-changing tech- nology and new developments. It can often be difficult to keep up with, but businesses that adjust to the changing times and embrace new technology often see a higher return on invest- ment for their marketing efforts than those who don’t. With the advances in technology and shifting demands of consumers, no mat- ter how well you plan, you can never be perfect- GOLD SPONSORS ly set for the next year. During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. DMD Data Systems Breakfast Club event presented by TravelHost Peter Cook, Digital Media Buyer & Interactive Neace Lukens Insurance of the Bluegrass on Tuesday, September 27, Project , works daily to balance from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by earned, owned and purchased digital media HOST SPONSOR Marriott Lexington North (2100 Hackney for maximum cost efficiency for clients across Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Place), representatives of Cornett IMS will 9 verticals.

EVENTS Lexington North share some of the developments in the adver- tising world that have emerged in the last Drew Johnson, Traditional Media Buyer, knows SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS twelve months. They will be covering the most both sides of the story from selling advertising Progressive Marketing cutting edge and impactful technology entries space for a TV station to planning, buying and including Google+, QR codes, Instagram and negotiating for Cornett IMS. Storeitoffsite.com, Inc. Facebook Places. They will also be touching on techniques for reaching customers using TO REGISTER: mobile phones and iPads, as well as what to This Breakfast Club event will be held on expect from a fully integrated plan that Tuesday, September 27, from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., includes these elements. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Don’t miss this opportunity to learn new 12 Lexington North (2100 Hackney Place, off marketing and advertising strategies, as you Newtown Pike). The cost to attend this CLEX begin planning your 2012 marketing plan. MEMBERS’ ONLY event is $25 per person. Please register online at ABOUT THE MODERATORS: www.CommerceLexington.com or by e-mailing Christy Hiler, Chief Strategy Officer, has led the [email protected]. charge for the integration of emerging media on behalf of her clients and the entire agency. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Snapshots from a Fantastic 2011 Commerce Lexington Inc. Golf Classic Those who participated in the 2011 PRESENTED BY: Commerce Lexington Inc. Golf Classic EVENTS on August 15th enjoyed one of the most pleasant days weather-wise all year. A lot of networking, and a little bit of good food and golf made it that much better! Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, especially our presenting sponsor, Stoll Keenon Ogden, and the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa for hosting us. Can’t wait for next year! GOLD SPONSORS: TOP TEAMS - 2011 COMMERCE Tracy Osborne (right), representing Community Trust Don Jacobs Honda/VW/BMW/Used Cars Bank, received the Golf Classic Top Team prize from pre- Frost Brown Todd LLC LEXINGTON GOLF CLASSIC: senting sponsor Bill Lear of Stoll Keenon Ogden. Ingersoll Rand Kentucky Utilities Company 1. Community Trust Bank (Tracy BELOW: Wallace Barber of Wallace Barber State Farm Lynn Imaging Osborne, Steve Clark, Ambrose Wilson, Insurance & Financial Services took his best shot during Purdon Rental & Sales Tony McPeek); the 2011 CLX Golf Classic. (Photos by Mark Turner) GOLF BALL SPONSOR: 2. Barr, Anderson and Roberts, PSC ARC Central (Porter Roberts, Jr., Jim Berrill, Todd Whan, John Sisler, Jr.); PRACTICE GREEN SPONSOR: Qualex Manufacturing 3. M&M Sanitation (Kerry Loy, Mark McKune, Dale Kirkpatrick, Kevin TEAM PHOTO SPONSOR: Bennett). Neil Sulier Art Photography & Video

SNACK & BEVERAGE SPONSORS: bd's Mongolian Grill Dever Inc. 13 SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM) Resource Roundtable: Social Media as Business Engagement Strategy

Traditionally, your company’s communications PRESENTED BY: plan probably revolved around various forms of advertising, public relations, sponsorships, and promotional materials such as a brochure and website to name a few. Distinguishing your corpo- rate identity through these marketing arms is still important, but if you haven't effectively involved your business in social media, you may be exclud- ing your audience from a form of communications GOLD SPONSORS that they prefer and have made a part of their life. Breeze Financial, LLC Social media is a trendy term to describe mass DMD Data Systems Inc. media communications through Internet forums WHITNEY PANNELL ANITRA MANCA THOMPSON Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Join McEWEN CREATIVE Advertising & us for the next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business paign, while Pannell has embraced all aspects of Marketing Solutions Resource Roundtable discussion presented by social media, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Real Life Radio 1380 Community Trust Bank on Tuesday, September 13, and Google's new social network G+. Signs Now from 3:30-5:00 p.m., at the Commerce Lexington TravelHost of the Bluegrass Inc. First Floor Conference Room. EVENTS Anitra Manca Thompson, vice president of mar- ABOUT THE ROUNDTABLES: keting at DMD Data Systems, and Whitney These events provide a topical presentation that is FOOD SPONSOR Pannell, agent with Prudential de Movellan, will relevant to the success of small business owners Sam’s Club moderate this discussion on how to begin brand- and business professionals. They also allow mem- ing your business using these tools and how to bers the opportunity to discuss ideas, share best make monitoring and customizing your social practices, and work through challenges. Networking is from 3-3:30 sites easy. p.m., while the program The next generation of business engagement HOW TO REGISTER: runs from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. builds on social media marketing. Thompson is The Roundtables are open to Commerce Lexington currently responsible for DMD's social media cam- Inc. members at no charge. However, please reg- 14 ister prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett@Commerce Lexington.com.

October Roundtable: What Brand Are You? The next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Resource Roundtable on Tuesday, October 11, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Commerce Lexington Inc. first floor conference room, will feature a discus- sion on Branding.

These events provide a topical presen- tation that is relevant to the success of small business owners and business professionals. They also allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, share best practices, and work through chal- lenges.

The Roundtables are open to Commerce Lexington Inc. members at no charge. However, please register prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett@ CommerceLexington.com. SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 | 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. | HYATT REGENCY DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON (PATTERSON BALLROOM) New UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto Headlines Good Morning Bluegrass EVENTS Since taking over as the University degree from schools within the PRESENTED BY: of Kentucky’s newest President in University of system. In July, Dr. Eli Capilouto has hit the 1991, he earned his in ground running, meeting with a vari- Health Policy and Management ety of groups in the community, talk- from the Harvard University School ing to the best and brightest high of Public Health. He and his wife, Dr. school students from around the Mary Lynne Capilouto (D.D.S.), a Commonwealth, and welcoming a former dean of UAB's dental school, new UK class of students back to have one daughter, Emily, a graduate GOLD SPONSORS campus. student in the School of Public TravelHost of the Bluegrass Join us for a special Good Morning Health at UAB. WUKY 91.3FM Bluegrass event presented by Fifth DR. ELI CAPILOUTO Third Bank on Tuesday, November 1, UNIVERSITY OF TO REGISTER: SILVER SPONSORS from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Hyatt KENTUCKY PRESIDENT This Good Morning Bluegrass event bd’s Mongolian Grill Regency Downtown Lexington, fea- will be held on Tuesday, November 1, Bluegrass Community & Technical College turing new University of Kentucky from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the Hyatt Lexington Center Corporation President Dr. Eli Capilouto. This interactive event Regency Downtown Lexington. The cost to will be moderated by WUKY 91.3 FM news direc- Preston-Osborne attend is $25 for Commerce Lexington Inc. mem- Waffle House tor Alan Lytle. bers, $35 for potential members. To register, e- Windstream Communications mail to [email protected] or regis- ABOUT DR. CAPILOUTO: ter on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. Dr. Eli Capilouto became the 12th President of SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. A ARC Central native of Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Capilouto Free Enterprise previously served as Provost of the University of GOOD MORNING McEWEN CREATIVE Advertising & Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Dean of the BLUEGRASS Marketing Solutions UAB School of Public Health -- a period of MSI Production Services remarkable growth and transformation at one of Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Progressive Marketing the leading academic and health sciences institu- Storeitoffsite.com tions in the South. During his tenure at UAB, Dr. Where: Hyatt Regency Downtown 15 Capilouto helped lead the adoption of the Lexington (Patterson Ballroom) University's Strategic Plan, an integrated and Cost to attend: $25 Commerce Lexington more transparent budgeting system and contin- members, $35 potential members. ued increases in research funding for an institu- tion that is one of the nation's leading public To Register: On-line registration available at medical and health sciences' campuses. www.CommerceLexington.com or e-mail to Dr. Capilouto received his bachelor's, Master's rsvp@Commerce Lexington.com. in Epidemiology, and Doctor of Dental Medicine SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Photos from 2011 Bluegrass Region’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In

ABOVE LEFT: Always a big hit during the D.C. Fly-In is a chiefs of staff panel. This year, the group heard from Josh Holmes (COS Senator Mitch McConnell); Doug Stafford (COS Senator Rand Paul); Denis Fleming (COS Congressman Ben Chandler); and Michael Higdon (COS Congressman Hal Rogers).

ABOVE RIGHT: Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock (left), Congressman Geoff Davis (center), and Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner during the D.C. Fly-In. (Photos by Bob Babbage)

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Congressman Hal Rogers addressed the Bluegrass group during the Washington, D.C. Fly-In. (Photo by Bob Babbage) SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Lexington, Louisville Announce Partnership to Develop Business Plan At recent luncheons in Louisville (August 11) and Lexington (August 17), Mayors Greg Fischer and Jim Gray announced that they have initi- ated an innovative new partnership called the Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement, which will develop a joint regional business plan supporting the growth of high-quality jobs in advanced manufac- turing. With existing centers of excellence in the sector in both com- munities, including Toyota, Ford, Raytheon, Lexmark, GE, Lockheed Martin and more, the Mayors believe there is a unique opportunity to create a 'super-region' that can compete on a global scale. Mayors Gray and Fischer have secured the support of the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization, which will bring sub- stantial expertise and connections to this task. The project will use Brookings' "Metropolitan Business Plan" framework to develop a com- prehensive economic development effort designed to nurture and sup- port manufacturers and their supply chains. The goals: quality job cre- ation and increases in export activity. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, left, and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray took Jim Host, a trusted and proven community leader, has agreed to questions about the Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement from chair the initiative. The mayors and Mr. Host are assembling a small Business Lexington editor Tom Martin during Commerce Lexington’s board of directors composed of business leaders from both communi- August 17th Public Policy Luncheon presented by Kentucky American Water. (Photo by Mark Turner) ties to oversee the project. Mr. Host has asked Paul Costel, president of Chase Bank's Kentucky market, to chair an Advisory Committee which will help raise $250,000 to provide capital for the project. In Post your ideas & comments about the super-region addition, Mayor Fischer has committed 25 percent of the recently project at www.facebook.com/bluegrassmovement announced Bloomberg Grant for Innovation to the Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement. Commerce Lexington Inc. and Greater Louisville Inc., the chambers of commerce in each community, have agreed to help raise the funds, Watch clips from the Public Policy Luncheon on and leaders from both organizations will be assisting with the project. YouTube at www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky The plan for the region is expected to be completed by mid-2012.

17 SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Women Leading Kentucky Fall Roundtable Luncheons are Back! September marks the return of Women often sell out. To register or for more infor- Luncheon, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Sal’s Leading Kentucky’s popular Fall mation, visit www.women leadingky.com. Chophouse. Smith has been named Inc.’s Roundtable Networking Luncheons. Commerce Lexington Inc. is a proud co- Economy Hero. The competition, hosted Entitled “From Small Beginnings, A sponsor of the Women Leading Kentucky by Inc. and its partner SAP, was created to Business Grows,” these roundtable lunch- Roundtable Networking Luncheons. More highlight companies and their respective eons are scheduled for September 14, details on the guests for each luncheon CEOs that are helping the country get out October 20, and November 16, beginning appear below. of the recession by providing jobs, innova- at 11:30 a.m. at Sal's Chophouse (3373 tive work, and new business models. Out Tates Creek Road) in Lexington. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: of 250 applicants, Smith was awarded the The cost to attend is $35 per roundtable Carey Smith, president and CEO of Big Ass grand prize honor due to his continuous or $100 for the series of three. Don’t wait Fans, will be the featured guest at the commitment to creating jobs and ground- to register, because these roundtables September 14th Roundtable Networking breaking work. Smith got into fans in 1999 with the $600,000 he had left after pulling the plug on his first company, SprinKool, which sold sprinklers to cool the roofs of large factories and warehouses in the sum- mer. EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20: Evan Morris, Partner with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, will be the featured guest at the October 20th Roundtable Networking Luncheon. The owners of Lexington’s four Orange Leaf shops – Evan Morris, Bryce Anderson and Jeremiah Sizemore – jumped in quickly when Greater’s closed and took over three of the Greater spots, 18 with a little help from a group of investors that includes University of Kentucky John Calipari. The friends own the fran- chise rights for Orange Leaf throughout the state, and a year from now, they said, they’d like to have 15 stores.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16: Kim Knopf, CEO of Sleep Outfitters, will be the featured guest at the November 16th Roundtable Networking Luncheon. In 1983, Kim Knopf responded to a newspa- per ad for a salesperson in a bedding shop. The interviewer’s enthusiasm for the prospects of the business sparked her determination to run a shop of her own rather than someone else’s. At the tender age of 23, Kim Knopf plunged headlong into the rough-and-tumble world of free enterprise. Just one year removed from her college days at the University of Kentucky, the young businesswoman put $25,000 on the table and set out to live the American dream.

Commerce Lexington Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Women Leading Kentucky Roundtable Networking Luncheon Series SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9-10, 2011 Planning & Logistics Underway for 2011 Kentucky Regional Tour

Planning and logistics are well underway several communities across Northeast EVENTS BY: for Commerce Lexington’s 2011 Kentucky Kentucky, and some of the cities under con- PRESENTED Regional Tour presented by Community sideration at this point include Winchester, Trust Bank, which is set for November 9th Mt. Sterling, Morehead, Grayson, Ashland, and 10th. This two-day bus tour enables Maysville and Paris. Other recent Regional Bluegrass business and community leaders Tours have visited areas in Eastern Kentucky to get a better understanding of the chal- and South Central Kentucky. lenges faced by communities in other Watch for more details about the trip, as regions, while learning more about their well as registration information in the successful projects and initiatives. October issue of Business Focus and by e- This year’s Regional Tour will take us to mail in our E-Newsletter.

19 2011 Winner’s Circle Program Kicks Off Commerce Lexington Inc. volunteers, staff, board members, and several past chairs of Winner’s Circle gathered at the Carrick House on August 24 for the official Kickoff Event to the 2011 Winner’s Circle program. Led by this year’s Chair, Debbie Long, the program enlists the help of about 100 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 avail- able through Commerce Lexington Inc. The Winner’s Circle program provides a great opportunity for member companies to SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS find marketing options and sponsorships that meet their promotional needs and budget. Volunteers will be calling on companies over the course of the next ten weeks to make sure they are getting the most out of their member- ship. Please welcome these volunteers with open arms. Leadership Central Kentucky Begins 2011-12 Program with Orientation

I already have 21 new friends and we've just 2011-12 CLASS PRESENTED BY: Article by Amy Cloud Executive Director, Jessamine begun. So let's grab our matches and water, our parachute silk and magnetic compass, Chamber of Commerce some rope and a life raft and meet you on the Have you ventured outside of the box late- dark side of the moon. By May, we will have set ly? Have you built a tower out of paper bags, this region on fire! made a mailbox out of play dough or pushed and laughed your way through a simple game 2011-12 LEADERSHIP CENTRAL of over-and-under? That's all in a day's fun with Leadership Central Kentucky. And for KENTUCKY CLASS MEMBERS: what? To reconfirm what leaders are made of Julye Adams, Scott Co. School District, and what makes them better. And, that was Elkhorn Crossing School SPONSORED BY: just the beginning. Alonzo Allen, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Ky. I am fortunate to have been chosen to be a Ryan Atkins, Kentucky Utilities Co. part of the Leadership Central Kentucky class Amy Cloud, Jessamine Co. Chamber of 2011-2012, and my class is amazing. These John Coyle, Woodford Co. Judge/Executive were just a few things we experienced last Brian Fox, DMD Data Systems CONNECTED week as we met for the first time and experi- Don Fulford, Life Adventure Center/John enced two days of "Retreat" all in the name of Cleveland Foundation getting to know each other. How did that turn Tommy Haggard, Bluegrass Community GET out? I would say pretty good, and I know that Hospital my classmates better agree. Mark Hill, Messer Construction Company Led by none other than Virgil Grant, from Michelle Hollis, Bluegrass Career Services - a Richmond with the assistance of new division of Employment Solutions, Inc. Leadership Development Director Amy Chris Jones, Farmers National Bank Carrington and Leadership Central Kentucky Brooke McCord, DMD Data Systems Board Chair Tami Vater, we deciphered the Patrick McGee, Churchill McGee, LLC leadership model and discussed conflict reso- Brad McLean, McLean Lobby, LLC lution. We explored leadership diversity, were Diana Moore, Lexington Health, Economy inspired by councilman Jay McChord and left and Life (HEALS) Institute to ponder "Whose Job is it Anyway?" John Rennels, A Plus Lawn and Landscape 20 Jay McChord told us that we would leave John Shasky, Fifth Third Bank the room different people, and we did. We look Darryl Terry, Kentucky Bank forward to learning more about our region Crystal Thomas, Etiquette4Today over the next eight months by visiting and Darryl Thompson, Fayette Co. Public Schools exploring each one of the eight counties repre- Erin Wright, Kentucky Community & sented by this group. We will laugh and learn Technical College System but will also seize this opportunity to develop Kay Wright, Rector-Hayden Realtors the vision of tomorrow's leadership.

Ambassador Spotlight: Cheryl Eadens, ABDick / Kopy Kat Inc. Cheryl Eadens, Corporate Sales Manager What is Cheryl’s role with AB Dick/Kopy Kat? AB Dick/Kopy Kat Inc. She is a corporate sales manager for AB Dick/Kopy Kat, 1500 Bull Lea Road Suite 120 a Konica Minolta Dealership. Cheryl helps companies of all sizes maximize efficiencies and save money with the Lexington, KY 40511 right office equipment. Phone: (859) 243-5690 E-mail: [email protected] What’s new with Cheryl? In addition to to her full-time job and Ambassador service, Cheryl recently became an Did you know? Cheryl serves as an Ambassador for both Independent Distributor for Zija International, a well- Commerce Lexington Inc. and the Jessamine County ness company. Find out more about her new endeavor Chamber of Commerce. She said, “I enjoy welcoming at cheryleadens.myzija.com or join Cheryl on CHERYL EADENS new members and helping them succeed.” Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Commerce Lexington Conference Room for a ribbon cutting.

Read more about this Ambassador at www.CommerceLexington.com > Get Connected > Volunteer Opportunities SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS New Leadership Lexington Class Kicks Off with Orientation Retreat

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Article by Joseph M. Ruschell before the retreat by each participant. The class Stites & Harbison, PLLC then broke into four project teams to study the A new class of Leadership Lexington is off and run- leadership profile of their individual team, identify ning following a productive, fun-filled two days at the team's strengths and understand its weakness- the annual orientation retreat. This year, the class es. BRONZE SPONSORS: kicked off the program at the Lake Cumberland 4-H In the afternoon, the four teams reconvened to Educational Center in Jabez, Kentucky. brainstorm and draft charters for this year's class Frost Brown Todd LLC Leadership Lexington is a leadership develop- projects. Leadership Lexington projects give class Kentucky Utilities Co. ment program sponsored by Commerce Lexington. members an opportunity to make a positive impact Toyota Motor Manufacturing, The program gives participants the opportunity to in the community while practicing and applying Kentucky, Inc. better understand Lexington and to prepare for the leadership skills in a small-group setting. Through TravelHost of the Bluegrass challenges the city faces by meeting with and learn- the class project experience, participants identify a community need, study that need to develop an in- ing from today's leaders. Leadership Lexington is 21 an educational opportunity that broadens perspec- depth understanding of the issue and develop a GET ACQUAINTED RECEPTION tives and allows participants to gain increased plan to address it, and then work as a team to draw HOSTED BY: understanding of community dynamics and public on Lexington's resources to bring the projects to Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC issues. fruition. The day concluded with each team giving The retreat is an opportunity for the new class its first project report. The team's outlined their to get to know each other and map out their goals plans and goals for the year, as the day concluded for the coming year. Day 1 of the retreat focused on with the excitement and anticipation of planning teambuilding and lessons in group dynamics. Dr. and executing the class projects. Virgil Grant moderated a day of hands on exercises From the unseasonably moderate weather to the which focused the participants on the challenges of hospitality of the staff at the Lake Cumberland 4-H working on, and understanding one's role in, a Center, the orientation retreat was a resounding team. From forming a forty-four person square success, and set the stage for another great year for while blindfolded to attempting to line up by birth- the Leadership Lexington program. day without speaking (in less than a minute), the class members began to gel, and various leader- ship styles quickly became apparent. The highlight of Day 1 was the "eggdrop" chal- Amy Carrington tapped to lead Commerce lenge. In forty-five minutes, small groups of class

members used limited materials to design contain- Lexington leadership development programs SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS ers intended to protect an egg against an eight foot Commerce Lexington Inc. recently named Amy Carrington as its drop and created a commercial to market their new Director of Leadership Development, responsible for the innovative ideas. While a few defective designs left administration of the Leadership Lexington adult program, the an unsightly amount of yolk on the floor, the com- Leadership Lexington Youth program, Leadership Central mercials showcased the creative and musical tal- Kentucky, and the Executive Briefing program. She also serves as ents of this year's Leadership Lexington partici- liaison to the newly established Leadership Lexington Alumni pants. Day 1's program concluded with "mandato- Association. Amy is a veteran of CLX’s leadership development ry fun," during which the new class members con- programs, having graduated from Leadership Lexington and tinued their teambuilding into the evening. participated in the Youth program as a contributing speaker. She On Day 2, the class turned its focus to studying was previously the executive director of the Global Scholars pro- the participant's leadership styles and beginning to gram at Georgetown College and has earned a Master of AMY CARRINGTON plan this year's class projects. In the morning, Science degree in Career & Technical Leadership Education. Randy and Ryan Lisk led an analysis of the results of a behavioral and motivational profile completed Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of July 25, through August 19, 2011

Bracktown Academy Learning Center JoAnne Hilliard, Life Coach/Enneagram Monkee's of Lexington Childcare/Daycare/Education Center Consultant Women's Apparel Beth Morton Coaching-Business & Professional Sarah Woodworth, owner 3016 Bracktown Road Joanne Hilliard, Life Coach/Enneagram 116 Clay Avenue Lexington, KY 40511 Consultant Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 263-2267 118 Constitution Street, Suite 130 Phone: (859) 253-0427 Web: www.bracktown.org Lexington, KY 40507 Web: www.monkeesoflexington.com Phone: (859) 255-0003 Chamber Music Festival of Lexington Web: www.joannehilliard.com National Multiple Sclerosis Society Non-Profit Organizations Non-Profit Organizations Charles Stone, President The Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association Tiffany Smith, Development Manager 440 Ridgeway Road Physicians P.O. Box 23697 Lexington, KY 40502 Bonnie Cook, Executive Director Lexington, KY 40523 Phone: (859) 312-0386 649 Charity Court, Suite 13 Phone: (859) 294-7060 Web: www.chambermusiclex.com Frankfort, KY 40601 Web: www.nationalmssociety.org/kyw

CONNECTED Phone: (502) 695-4843 CreteDefender, Inc. Web: www.kypsych.org P-K Tool & Manufacturing Co. Construction Supplies Manufacturers GET Tom Nickell, CEO Kentucky Telco Federal Credit Union Debbie Cook, HR Admin. 3090 Helmsdale Place, Suite 220-703 Credit Unions 300 Duncannon Lane Lexington, KY 40509 Adam Reynolds, Branch Manager Richmond, KY 40475 Phone: (859) 492-1532 2549 Regency Road Phone: (859) 623-0300 Web: www.cretedefender.com Lexington, KY 40503 Web: www.pktool.com Phone: (859) 278-2263 Cypress Properties Web: www.kytelco.com Standlee Hay Company Lexington Real Estate Commercial Equine Health Products C. William Howard, Jr., Owner Lexington Pasta Debbie Moore 1005 Richmond Road Food Products 1124 Russell Cave Road Lexington, KY 40502-1609 Lesme Romero, Manager/Owner Lexington, KY 40505 22 Phone: (859) 266-3194 227 N. Limestone Phone: (859) 281-5117 Lexington, KY 40507 Web: www.standleehay.com Dentistry For All Ages Phone: (859) 421-1764 Dentists Web: www.lexingtonpasta.com Trusted Health Products, Inc. Doyle Freano, DMD, Dentist/Owner Health & Nutrition 2353 Alexandria Drive, Suite 300 The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Reid Bowling, Director of Marketing / Lexington, KY 40504 Non-Profit Organizations Business Development Phone: (859) 296-9711 Yetta Young, Executive Director 1910 Garden Springs Road, Suite 110 300 E. 3rd Street Lexington, KY 40504 Fayette County Bar Association Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 276-2400 Attorneys Phone: (859) 280-2201 Web: www.trustedhealthproducts.com Mary Carr, Executive Director Web: www.lexingtonlyric.com 219 North Upper Street Wild Thyme LLC Lexington, KY 40507 Mann Sutton and McGee, LTD Cooking Instruction Phone: (859) 225-9897 Insurance Allison Davis, Owner Web: www.fcba.com Johnny Hurley 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108 1353 W. Main Street Lexington, KY 40502 Growing Together Preschool, Inc. Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 523-2665 Schools-Preschool/Kindergarten Phone: (859) 225-3661 Web: www.wildthymecooking.com Ellen Perry, Executive Director Web: www.mannsuttonandmcgee.com 599 Lima Drive Lexington, KY 40511 Merit Furniture Phone: (859) 255-4056 Furniture Dealers Web: www.growingtogetherpreschool.com Larry Hitchner 155 N. Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 252-3696 SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS ADDITIONS, PROMOTIONS, RECOGNITIONS & MILESTONES FOR COMPANIES & BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Advanced Industrial Products, Inc. announced that Kentucky-based CMD Holding has named attor- The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky recently added GET Von Virgin has been promoted as the company's ney and former healthcare executive Jim LeMaster three new members to its Board of Trustees, including sales manager and project coordinator. as president of new market development for Betty Dabney Brown, Harold G. Campbell, and David CONNECTED ClubMD. J. Schmitt. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Lexington announced the following additions to its DelCotto Law Group PLLC hired J. Wesley Harned, Subodh Das, CEO and Founder of Phinix, LLC, was a Board of Directors for 2011-12: Chairman - Debi Esq. as an associate attorney, and associate attor- recipient of the 2011 Light Metals Division JOM Best Williams, Dealers' Financial Services, LLC; ney Amelia Martin Adams has been awarded the Paper Award. The honor recognizes an individual President - Otto Pittner, Copy Express; Treasurer - Betty Hoopes Volunteer Service Award from the whose continuous service to TMS Light Metals Andrea Coates, Lexington Art League; Secretary - Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation. Division activities has clearly facilitated The Minerals, Norma Wirt, Post Printing; Vice President, Metals & Materials Society's capability to serve its light Membership - Jane Ashley Pace, Lexington Herald- ECSI, LLC announced that J. Steven Gardner, PE, metals-oriented members and their supporting organ- Leader; Vice President, ADDY's: Debi Williams, PS, was one of five alumni honored with induction izations. Dealers' Financial Services, LLC; and directors Jeff into the Engineering Hall of Distinction by the Laurel Raimondo Martin, PhD, joined Sayre School as Hancock (Cornett-IMS), Michael Voss (SIS LLC), University of Kentucky College of Engineering. the director of advancement. Adam Martin (Martin Design Studio), Margaret Townsley (KET), Heather Clary (Better Business Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC: 19 of its Chambers USA selected 31 Stites & Harbison attor- Bureau of Central Kentucky), and Beth Barnes attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of neys firm-wide for inclusion in the 2011 Guide. The (University of Kentucky). Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Chambers USA guide ranks the top law firms and lead- Business, including Lexington attorneys Jack C. ing attorneys in the . Lexington attorneys Ann H.M. Thomas from Lexington was recognized Bender, Carolyn M. Brown, Bruce E. Cryder, Wendy recognized include Robert M. Beck, Jr., Anne E. nationally by the American Diabetes Association Bryant Becker, and Tandy C. Patrick. Gorham, Buckner Hinkle, Jr. and William T. Gorton III. for her outstanding contributions in the fight to Additionally, attorney Joseph M. Ruschell has joined stop diabetes at the Association's Community Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC announced the firm's Lexington office. Volunteer Leadership Conference. Thomas was that Jennifer J. Cave, a member in the firm's presented with the SHARE Leadership Award. Lexington office, has been elected Chair of the Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC announced that the firm's Environment, Energy and Resources Law Section Litigation practice has been honored with the distinc- AMR Management Services (AMR) announced of the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA). tion of "First Tier Ranking" in the latest edition of the several new staff members, including Debbie Chambers USA 2011. In addition, five SKO attorneys Scanish, SPHR, as director of human resources; Jackson Kelly PLLC has been awarded "Gold were ranked in the area of General Commercial Elena Moreland as a policy analyst for the National Standard Certification" by the Women in Law Litigation. 23 Association of State Procurement Officials; Lisa Empowerment Forum (WILEF), a designation for Thompson as programs and education coordina- law firms that have integrated women in top lead- United Way of the Bluegrass announced the following tor for the National Association of State ership positions. additions: Mark Shake as director of community Procurement Officials; Heather Richardson as investments, Arthur Manning as director of investor accounting coordinator for AMR; and Nathan The Kentucky Distillers' Association welcomed relations, and Molly Caldwell as investor relations Liang as AMR's web developer. Brittany Dowell as executive assistant to the presi- manager. dent. AMR Management Services (AMR): Nick Ruffin, Twenty-two members of United Way's spring 2011 Get AMR's Chief Operating Officer, has earned the Lexington Art League announced its newest board On Board class graduated June 16. The class included Certified Association Executive certification members for fiscal year 2011-12, Sarah Davies, Erik Kay Anderson, Michele Booker-Leach, M.L. Boxley, through the American Society of Association Carlson, Mike Deetsch, Shaye Rabold, Roni William Burdine, Daniel Cooper, Morgan Dezarn, Seth Executives (ASAE). The CEA is the highest profes- Karbach, Lisa Wilson and Dean A. Langdon. Flynn, Jackie Garrido, Aesha Hall, Darren Handshoe, sional credential in the association industry. Roger Hicks, Patrick Johnston, Tom Kim, Kevin Lexington Catholic High School recently named Kruchinski, Elizabeth Muyskens, Stacy Owens, Taunya Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. welcomed Keith Teri Stein Harper as director of the Exemplar Phillips, Becca Rightmyer, Mike Slagle, Martha White, A. Jones (Lexmark International) and James M. Scholars Program. Jessica Whittaker, and April York. Parsons (Ball Homes, LLC) to its advisory board. Meanwhile, Sallylyn Williams joined the bank as Lexington Center Corporation named Leslye Viamedia recently named Savannah Williams and AVP, human resources manager, and Tracy Witt Johnson as recruiting and training specialist. Gillian Prokop as advanced advertising account execu- was promoted to VP, loan operations manager. tives in the Viamedia Online department, while Patrick SEPTEMBER 2011 BUSINESS FOCUS Lexington Legends' president and chief executive Carter has been promoted to advanced advertising Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the following officer Alan Stein has been honored by three organ- manager. promotions: Jordan Owens to junior commercial izations. Stein was inducted into the Junior mortgage officer, Amy Manning to vice president, Achievement Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame, human resources, and Chris McGaughey to CRA and then he and his wife, State Senator Kathy Stein, SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: officer. were honored as "Hometown Heroes" by the Submit your company’s personnel changes, addi- University of Kentucky Alumni Association. Finally, tions, or promotions for Business Focus magazine CLARK Material Handing Company announced Alan was also honored by the Omaha Press Club to [email protected] by the 10th the appointment of Karl Waeckerle as regional with a "roasting and toasting." sales manager for the Eastern Region. Additionally, of the month prior to the upcoming issue (i.e. Jim Petro (Lexington, KY) was among the recipi- Julie McEwen, owner of McEwen Creative, has September 10th for the October 2011 issue). ents of CLARK’s Sales Manager of the Year Awards been elected president of the Lexington chapter of Information is published only as space permits. for 2010. the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Periodical Postage PAID at Lexington, Commerce Lexington Inc. Kentucky 330 East Main Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 1968 Lexington, KY 40588-1968

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Return of Business Resource Roundtables presented by Leadership Lexington Adult program presented by W. 13 Community Trust Bank, 3:30-5:00 p.m., at Commerce 13 Rogers Company: Arts & Quality of Life session. Lexington Inc. Conference Room. - SEE PAGE 14 19 Leadership Central Kentucky at Bourbon County. 14 Leadership Lexington Youth Program Orientation. 20 Women Leading Kentucky’s Fall Networking Roundtable 14 Women Leading Kentucky’s Fall Networking Roundtable fea- features Evan Morris (Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt), 11:30 tures Carey Smith from Big Ass Fans, 11:30 a.m., at Sal’s a.m., at Sal’s Chophouse. - SEE PAGE 19 Chophouse on Tates Creek Road. - SEE PAGE 19 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Career Fair & Exhibition, 10 21 Leadership Central Kentucky at Madison County. 25 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 6 Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by 21 Lexington Venture Club meets at the Hyatt Regency 28 Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 Lexington, beginning at 11:30 a.m. - SEE PAGE 4 p.m., Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. - SEE PAGE 11 21 Business Link sponsored & hosted by Lexus Store of Lexington, NOVEMBER 2011 4:30-6:30 p.m., 1264 E. New Circle Rd. - SEE PAGE 10 1 Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank fea- Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank fea- tures University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto, 22 tures new Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Tom 7:30 - 9 a.m., Hyatt Regency Lexington. - SEE PAGE 15 Shelton, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa (Newtown Pike). - SEE PAGE 8 9-10 Kentucky Regional Tour - SEE PAGE 19

Breakfast Club presented by TravelHost of the Bluegrass, 27 8:00-9:30 a.m., at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington North. - SEE PAGE 12 29 SEPT. 29 - OCT. 7: Commerce Lexington Inc.’s China Trip.