December 2018 | Volume Xxvi, Issue Xii

BUSINESS FOCUS \\\ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | DECEMBER 2018 | VOLUME XXVI, ISSUE XII

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: @330 Series: Contracts for People Who Know What They Want International Trip is to Egypt: September 21-30, 2019 KEMI Presents 2019 Annual Dinner on January 24th Kentucky Regional Tour Recap www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS December 2018: Volume XXVI, Issue XII

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 4-5 SPARK Celebrates Entrepreneurial Community 2016 Chamber AgTech Scientific Holds Groundbreaking in Paris of the Year Bluegrass Alliance Hosts Consultant Event in Atlanta Global Entrepreneurship Week Showcases Entrepreneurs Business Focus is published once a month for a Commerce Lexington E.D. Team Attends KAED total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600

EVENTS: 2018 Chair of the Board: INTERNATIONAL TRIP: Egypt, Sept. 21-30, 2019 Karen Hill 6-10 Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer Register Now for 2019 Leadership Visit to Raleigh Baptist Health Lexington @330 Series Presents Getting the Edge With Contracts Kentucky Eagle Hosts Holiday Business Link Dec. 6th Publisher: KEMI Presents 2019 Annual Dinner on January 24th Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Commerce Lexington Inc. Ky. Regional Tour Group Visits, Studies Bowling Green Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Personnel Announcements Compiled by: CONNECT: Anna Bingham, University of Kentucky 11-15 Winner’s Circle Campaign Nearing Finish Line Printing: Post Printing Leadership Development Program Session Recaps Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Crystal Newton Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Subscriptions are available for $12 and are in - Member Personnel Announcements & Awards cluded as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing - ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky. COMING IN JANUARY ISSUE: 2019 Commerce Lexington Inc. Public Policy Statements POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Past Chamber Chairman Jake Graves Dies at 92 Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - Past Board Chairman of the house Association, Spindletop tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Foundation, Bluegrass Foundation, [email protected], and an Jake Graves, passed away in early University of Kentucky, Transylva - account executive will contact you . October at the age of 92. For many nia University, Midway College, years, Mr. Graves was very involved Sayre School, Junior Achievement, in the community and served in a the Kentucky State Fair, and more. Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile - number of roles on the board of He was also a loyal Shriner for 69 stones or personnel changes and additions to the Chamber, including as Chair - years and a devoted supporter of [email protected]. Person - man in 1969. Shriners Hospital for Children. He nel news might include promotions, additions, A longtime banker, Mr. Graves was also a member of the Lexing - JAKE GRAVES awards and milestones, recognitions and cer - was the first chairman of the Lex - ton Rotary Club, Lexington Country tifications and/or appointments. Information ington Civic Center board during a Club, and The Lexington Club. is published only as space permits. time when Rupp Arena and the Lexington A member of U.S. Marine Corps who Convention Center were built. His other local served in World War II, Mr. Graves was a board service included the Kentucky Hemp strong advocate for legalized hemp as a sixth Growers Association, Burley Auction Ware - generation hemp farmer.

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Message from the Chair: Collaboration is Key to Our Success While my time as Com - merce Lexington Inc. Board Chair is coming to an end, I’d like to reflect on what has been a fantastic year and a wonderful experience for me. As many of you al - ready know, Commerce Lex - ington Inc. is one of the most engaged chambers in the country – whether it’s KAREN HILL advancing a policy issue at 2018 CHAIR OF the local, state or national THE BOARD levels of government, part - BAPTIST HEALTH nering with other organiza - LEXINGTON tions to solve a problem in our community, or working with so many of you throughout our region to help companies relocate or expand here. The mission of Commerce Lexington Inc. is “to represent our members, creating the environment and opportunity for economic prosperity and qual - ity living in Central Kentucky.” We live and breathe it each day. Our organization is constantly working to provide businesses with the tools they need to succeed through access to financing for small busi - nesses, educational and networking events, lead - ership development opportunities, marketing and sponsorship options, business expansion and re - tention services, minority business development, entrepreneurial support, and much more. Among my favorite events to attend throughout the year are the many ribbon cuttings, ground - breakings and grand openings. I love seeing the excitement and pride that people have for their business. There’s a lot that goes into building a business, and Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to be there every step of the way to assist in any way that we can. In March, I had the opportunity to present a session on career sculpting during the annual EMERGE Conference, which saw a record atten - dance of more than 450 people. It was an honor to be able to talk about my experiences and lessons learned throughout my career to so many emerg - ing professionals and entrepreneurs. I was amazed at the energy and enthusiasm at that con - ference, and I am confident that Lexington and Central Kentucky are in good hands for future gen - erations. During our Leadership Visit to Boise, Idaho in May, a delegation of about 180 people looked at how that city has overcome its isolated location and turned it into a competitive advantage for busi - ness and industry. I was impressed by how Boise SEE “ BOARD CHAIR ” ON PAGE 11

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ///

A C OLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE BLUEGRASS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (BBDP)

SUBMITTED BY CLX E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION : G INA GREATHOUSE , H ANNAH CRUMRINE , K IMBERLY ROSSETTI & R YAN KAFFENBERGER

2018 eAchievers: Central Kentucky recognized its top performing startups during SPARK’s annual entrepreneurial celebration. SPARK Celebrates Entrepreneurial Community, Announces RISE Proposal In early November, SPARK - a Bluegrass Business Development Part - under the Regional Innovation for Startups and Entrepreneurs (RISE) ini - nership (BBDP) initiative - held its annual entrepreneurial celebration and tiative. ACE was chosen to lead central Kentucky’s efforts to serve, attract, announced that the Central Kentucky entrepreneurial community created and develop more innovation and high-growth startups. 287 new jobs and raised $107.5 million in capital funds in Fiscal Year 2018. “With our highly educate workforce and assets like the University of We also announced 29 eAchievers, which are our top performing startups Kentucky, Lexington’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is a catalyst for the re - in Central Kentucky, and recognized MakeTime, VeBridge, and NX Devel - gion,” said Bob Quick, CCE, the President and CEO of Commerce Lexing - opment Corp. for being acquired in 2018. ton Inc. “The BBDP enjoys celebrating our entrepreneurs’ success every The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED) also an - year. With the RISE initiative, we are excited to see the impact it has on nounced the selection of the Awesome Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE), Kentucky’s entrepreneurs and our economy.” a division of Awesome Inc, to lead a Lexington consortium in an award

AgTech Scientific Holds Groundbreaking in Paris In mid-October, AgTech Scientific, a new hemp- products development and manufacturing center, broke ground on its new facility in Paris, Kentucky. The company anticipates creating over 270 new jobs and investing over $5 million in the new facil - ity. This lead initially came through our economic development partners at the University of Kentucky. The Commerce Lexington Economic Development team worked with AgTech Scientific on their re - gional site selection process until they narrowed down their location to Bourbon County. We are ex - Congressman Andy Barr and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles recently joined the AgTech Sci - cited to welcome them to Central Kentucky! entific team in breaking ground on its new facility in Paris, Kentucky.

4 BUSINESS FOCUS DECEMBER 2018 \\\ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

E.D. Team Attends KAED Bluegrass Alliance Group Travels to Atlanta, Ga. The economic development team traveled to Cov - The Bluegrass Alliance hosted a successful ington in mid-November for the annual confer - site selection consultant luncheon in Atlanta ence for the Kentucky Association for Economic in mid-November. Our regional group, con - Developers (KAED). KAED is a membership or - sisting of Lexington, the surrounding coun - ganization for economic development groups, ties plus Frankfort and Mt. Sterling, met with utilities, and service providers in the state. The 25 site selection consultants and shared new conference serves as great professional develop - developments in the region. This is an an - ment, as well as an opportunity to network with nual trip for all partners to attend. Establish - several site selection consultants. ing and cultivating relationships with consultants is vital to our role as economic Erran Persley, the Executive Director of International developers. Atlanta has one of the highest Affairs at the Cabinet for Economic Development, de - Global Entrepreneurship concentrations of site selection consultants. livers keynote remarks at the BGA luncheon. Week Highlights Success Geeks Night Out The Bluegrass Business Development Partnership By The Numbers: hosted and organized many great events in the Our team hosted Geeks Night Out in late In 2018, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Devel - month of November during the seventh annual October at HopCat. This is a networking opment Division has responded to calls from: Lexington Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). event geared toward the innovators, for - The BBDP hosted over 15 events during the week, ward thinkers, and entrepreneurs in Cen - New Business: 91 new prospects interested in including multiple workshops, various panels, tral Kentucky. We also hosted an open finding a new location or expanding. and Startup Weekend. GEW is a great opportunity mic pitch competition at GNO, allowing Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Compa - to showcase Lexington’s entrepreneurial commu - entrepreneurs the chance to practice nies: 41 companies with potential expansions nity, as well as connect them to the numerous re - their elevator pitches and win prizes. Client Visits: 25 sources available in the community. Over 74 geeks attended the event. Existing Business Visits: 156

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 EVENTS ///

SEPTEMBER 21-30, 2019 KEMI Presents 2019 CLX Annual Explore the Land of the Pharaohs Dinner on Thursday, January 24th During International Trip to Egypt Commerce Lexington Inc.’s 2019 Annual PRESENTED BY Dinner presented by Kentucky Employers’ For the ninth consecutive Mutual Insurance will be held on Thursday, year, Commerce Lexington Inc. January 24 , at Lexington Center’s Bluegrass is offering a unique group travel Ballroom. The pre-dinner reception is sched - opportunity for its members and uled from 5:00-6:00 p.m., while dinner and the general public. In 2019, the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Join us Commerce Lexington is partner - for great networking, good food, and a little business, as we take a look ing with Aventura World for a 10- back at 2018 and highlight the organization’s focus for 2019. We’ll also day, 8-night trip to Egypt from present several awards, including the Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer September 21-30 . of the Year, Public Policy Advocate of the Year, and our Distinguished Explore the Land of the Leader Awards from our Leadership Lexington youth and adult programs. Pharaohs and experience the fascinating stories of the ancient world as you tour Cairo’s medieval mosques, the pyramids of Giza, grandiose Kar - nak and the Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, and more. In the com - TO REGISTER: pany of an expert Egyptologist guide, we’ll cruise the mighty Nile River The cost to attend the 2019 Commerce Lexington Inc. Annual Dinner is aboard the deluxe vessel and spend four nights at the luxury hotel in cos - $95 per person, or $950 per table of ten. To register, call (859) 254-4447 mopolitan Cairo. An optional extension to Alexandria is also available. or register on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com .

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PLATINUM SPONSORS : Early bird pricing of $4,299 per person for CLX members and $4,399 per person for non-members is available for the Egypt trip until Febru - Community Trust Bank ary 28, 2019 . Price includes hotels, most meals, day trips and airfare Keeneland Association, Inc. from New York’s JFK Airport. For registration and itinerary information, Kentucky Utilities Co. contact Angela Carlos at (859) 226-1608. PNC Bank

DESIGN SPONSOR : Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph East, part of KentuckyOne Health

VIDEO SPONSOR : Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

RECEPTION SPONSOR : Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

GOLD SPONSORS : Central Bank & Trust Co. | Kentucky American Water Lexmark International, Inc. | University of Kentucky

SILVER SPONSORS : Congleton-Hacker Co. | Valvoline | WesBanco Bank

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR : Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust

INVITATION & PROGRAM PRINT SPONSOR : PrintLEX

INVITATION DESIGN SPONSOR : Lynn Imaging / Monster Color

AWARD SPONSORS : Bluegrass Community & Technical College Columbia Gas | Frost Brown Todd, LLC | Hanna Resource Group Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC

6 BUSINESS FOCUS DECEMBER 2018 \\\ EVENTS: LEADERSHIP VISIT

Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announce Photo courtesy of visitRaleigh. that the 2019 Leadership Visit presented by Central PRESENTED BY Bank & Trust Co. will take us to Raleigh, North Car - olina, from May 8 - 10, 2019. As North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh (Wake County) is consistently rated as one of the best places in the nation to raise a family, get a great education, access first-rate PLATINUM SPONSORS : healthcare, enjoy the great outdoors, and much Kentucky Utilities Co. more. Thirteen communities call Wake County home, MCM CPAs & Advisors each with its own distinct character. McBrayer Law Wake County is experiencing massive growth, with its population increasing at a rate of about 67 people Stites & Harbison, PLLC per day. Approximately 50% of the population over WesBanco Bank excited to see how Raleigh has been transformed the age of 25 holds a bachelor's degree or higher, through its innovative companies, highly-skilled OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR : which helps companies like Red Hat, MetLife, SAS, workforce, and private-public partnerships. KentuckyOne Health - Saint Joseph Ipreo, Credit Suisse, Citrix, Quintiles and Biogen find Hospital, Saint Joseph East the talent they need to thrive in the region. Raleigh’s talent pool helps set it apart as one of TO REGISTER: NAME BADGE SPONSOR : the top three labor markets in the U.S., thanks to a Registration is available now for the Leadership Visit Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP to Raleigh, North Carolina. For registration options plethora of educational opportunities, including three TEXT ALERT /WI -FI SPONSOR : and more information, visit www.commercelexing - tier-one research universities: North Carolina State, Hanna Resource Group Duke, and the University of North Carolina. Making ton.com/raleigh-2019.html . our first trip to The City of Oaks since 2002, we are GOLD SPONSORS : Baptist Health Lexington Lexington Legends BANK DINNER SPONSORS : Central Bank & Trust Co. | Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Co. | Fifth Third Bank | Forcht Bank | Kentucky Bank | PNC | Republic Bank | Traditional Bank | CHARGING STATION SPONSOR : Friends of Coal WealthSouth | WesBanco Bank

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS: @330 SERIES ///

TUESDAY , D ECEMBER 11 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN ST. - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) Getting the Edge: Contracts for People Who Know What They Want

PRESENTED BY Every business must enter into ABOUT THE SPEAKER: agreements with tech providers, land - Katie Yunker is a lawyer with McBrayer, lords, suppliers, insurers, employees, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland. A native customers, and others. To start or grow of Lexington, she holds a J.D. and an M. your business, you need to know how Phil. in Economics from Yale University. these agreements operate. She has practiced law for over 30 years During the next Commerce Lexing - and has also taught law school classes, ton Inc. @330 Series event presented including two semesters on contracts. by Distillery Heights on Tuesday, De - GOLD SPONSOR : Katie has helped businesses and indi - cember 11 , from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the TravelHost of the Bluegrass KATIE YUNKER viduals express their agreements in Commerce Lexington first floor confer - writing, enforce contracts in the courts, ence room (330 E. Main Street), attor - and incorporate lessons learned into ney Katie Yunker from McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie their arrangements going forward. Her practice & Kirkland will break down the legalese to explain at the McBrayer firm now focuses on litigation how contracts work…or don’t. This presentation strategy and appellate advocacy. will build from basic contract principles to con - cepts and strategies entrepreneurs and others can use to more effectively and efficiently align ABOUT @330 SERIES: contracts with their core interests and goals. The @330 events provide a topical presentation Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, expert in the area of contracts and learn how you business owners and business professionals. can maximize your agreements for business suc - They also allow members the opportunity to dis - cess. cuss ideas, share best practices, and work through challenges.

TO REGISTER: The @330 events are open to Commerce Lex - ington Inc. members at no charge. However, please register for the events by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett @commercelexington.com .

January’s @330 Topic Social Media Marketing With Dan Wu, Owner Atomic Ramen

8 BUSINESS FOCUS DECEMBER 2018 \\\ EVENTS: BUSINESS LINK

THURSDAY , D ECEMBER 6 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | K ENTUCKY EAGLE , I NC . (2440 I NNOVATION DRIVE )

Kentucky Eagle Hosts Holiday Business Link Event SPONSORED BY Kick off your holiday networking and end the year EXHIBIT SPACE: on a high note through networking at the next There will be exhibit space available at this event for Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event a cost of $175. Contact Liz Bennett at hosted and sponsored by Kentucky Eagle, Inc. [email protected] or sign up on - (2440 Innovation Drive) on Thursday, December line at www.commercelexington.com . 6, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bring plenty of business cards, browse our member exhibit booths, and be ready to “wrap up” some new leads this holiday season as you prepare to head into the new year. And, of course, you won’t want to miss the won - derful hospitality from Kentucky Eagle, Inc., while networking with other business professionals. TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non-mem - bers (payable at the door). Members of Lexington Forum can also attend for CLX member rate of $5 per person. You can also pre-register for Business Link events on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com . If registering online, pick up your beverage ticket at the registration table. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS .

Habitat for Humanity is Nonprofit Spotlight at next Business Link The next Business Link event on December 6th at Kentucky Eagle, Inc. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. will feature Lexington Habitat for Hu - manity as our Nonprofit Spotlight organza - tion. Lexington Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. In Decem - ber 1986, Lexington Habitat was incorpo - rated, and on September 7, 1988, the first Lexington Habitat for Humanity Home was dedicated. Find out more about the organi - zation at the December Business Link or online at www.lexhabitat.org .

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 EVENTS: KENTUCKY REGIONAL TOUR ///

2019 Regional Tour Group at the National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park in Bowling Green. Delegation Visits, Studies Bowling Green During Kentucky Regional Tour

PRESENTED BY A delegation of about 45 Central Kentucky busi - included Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson, War - ness, education and community leaders recently vis - ren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon, and ited Bowling Green during the tenth annual Kentucky chamber president Ron Bunch. Regional Tour presented by UK HealthCare. Since The second day of the tour began with a look at K- 2009, this two-day tour enables participants to listen 12 education and workforce development strategies and learn from business leaders and elected officials in the region during a visit to Briarwood Elementary. in other areas of the Commonwealth, share ideas, and The group learned about the South Central Kentucky express their appreciation for the impact they have on LAUNCH program, which provides young people with Kentucky’s economy. labor market data about high-demand careers within DRIVING EXPERIENCE SPONSOR : While in Bowling Green, participants studied key the region and the skills that are needed for specific initiatives related to workforce development, K-12 ed - positions. Additionally, Warren County Public Schools Rod Hatfield Chevrolet ucation, business attraction, downtown development, adopted an integrated approach to teaching leader - PLATINUM SPONSORS : tourism and public-private partnerships. The trip ship through The Leader in Me program, which uti - AT&T began with a visit to the UK College of Medicine’s lizes Dr. Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Bowling Green Campus, where the group learned Effective People.” Briarwood Elementary students then LG&E and KU Energy about the innovative partnership between UK, the talked about the school and led tours. Logan Aluminum Medical Center at Bowling Green, and Western Ken - A visit to Bowling Green’s successful Kentucky UK Athletics tucky University to address the physician shortage in Transpark highlighted how local leaders have worked WesBanco Bank the region. together to ensure the city has shovel-ready land for Then, the delegation visited the Gatton Academy business recruitment. The Transpark is a modern, RECEPTION & DINNER SPONSOR : of Mathematics and Science on the campus of WKU state-of-the-art business park that has landed many Community Trust Bank to connect with students and learn more about one of top economic development prospects for Kentucky in the top high schools in the nation. In downtown Bowl - recent years. The tour concluded with a visit to the Na - LUNCHEON SPONSOR : ing Green, the group explored areas within the city’s tional Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park, where ARGI Financial Group successful tax increment financing district, which has attendees saw first-hand how this tourism option is GOLD SPONSORS : seen the downtown transform into a destination for drawing hundreds of thousands to the region. business, entertainment, housing and retail. The walk - Central Bank & Trust Co. ing tour concluded at Hickory & Oak, a new restaurant More Photos On-line: Ky. Employers' Mutual Insurance and bar. Later, at the Bowling Green Chamber of Com - www.commercelexington.com/ U.S. Bank merce, participants listened to a panel discussion that kentucky-regional-tour.html

LEFT: KY. Regional Tour participants heard from a variety of local health care leaders. Pictured are Dr. Todd Cheever, Dean of the UK College of Medicine’s Bowling Green Campus, Dr. Doug McElroy from WKU’s Office of the Provost, and Connie Smith, CEO of The Medical Center. CENTER: The delegation at Briarwood Elementary. RIGHT: Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson, Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon, and Bowling Green Area Cham - ber President Ron Bunch spoke to the group about a variety of regional issues. (Photos by Mark E. Turner | CLX Staff)

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BOARD CHAIR Continued from Page 3 Winner’s Circle Campaign leaders have taken the city’s greatest challenges and worked together to transform Boise into one of the fastest-growing and most livable regions in America. These Nearing the Finish Line trips not only enable us to see what works and doesn’t work in other communities, Winner’s Circle vol - but also to look inward at the challenges facing Lexington now and in the future. unteers continue their Our Kentucky Regional Tour to Bowling Green in late October gave us a chance tremendous effort dur - to experience another great city in our Commonwealth, learn how leaders there ing this year’s cam - have created a vibrant downtown area, and explore collaborative possibilities be - paign. At press time, tween the two cities. While there, we also studied key initiatives related to workforce the campaign was near - development, K-12 education, business attraction, tourism and public-private part - ing 85-percent of the nerships. total production goal. Here in Lexington, big improvements continue to occur all over the city, but Over the last month, none of it can happen without collaboration and strong relationships. Our eco - events were held at nomic development partnership with the City of Lexington and the University of HopCat, The Red Mile, Kentucky has streamlined the process for clients and entrepreneurs looking to grow Jim & Martine Holzman welcomed volun - their business here. We have been able to solve many of our biggest challenges by and Martine's Pastries - teers to Martine's Pastries - Bakery, Cafe & working together to find common ground, and we will need to continue to do that Bakery, Cafe & Cakes. Cakes during the last Reward Social event. in order to focus on issues like affordable housing, attracting and retaining talent, Top volunteer teams and fighting the opioid epidemic. to date included Central Bank , Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa , I intend to continue working with other healthcare providers and public safety WesBanco Bank , PNC Bank , and the Leadership Lexington Alumni individuals to promote wellness in all areas of our community. We have made great team . The top-producing individuals at press time included Abby strides in the area of health and wellness, but we still have much work to do. Vaughn (Unified Trust Co.), Cheryl Eadens (Ambassadors team), Finally, I want to thank Bob Quick and his team for their support this year, as Todd Sallee (KEMI), Curtis Warren (Kentucky Utilities Co.), and well as immediate past chair Carla Blanton for her guidance and mentorship. I know Maxine Lee (Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa team). that Jeff Koonce will be a great leader for the board in 2019, and I look forward to As the 2018 Winner’s Circle campaign hits the homestretch, supporting him. It has been an honor and privilege to represent my industry and there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to meet hometown of Lexington as the CLX Board Chair this year. I can’t wait to see what your company’s promotional needs and budget. Contact a Win - the future holds for Lexington and Central Kentucky. ner’s Circle volunteer today to learn more!

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON YOUTH ///

RECAP BY SYDNEY SUN , P AUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL Leadership Lex. Youth Program Explores Local Health and Human Services The Leadership Lexington Youth ate better amenities for patients. Dur - PRESENTED BY Program’s Health and Human Serv - ing the day, the conversations also ices Day was filled with talks about became more serious as we heard personal experiences, life choices, from Rob Perez, Co-Founder of DV8 and societal changes. The early Kitchen, who explained the negative morning started with a discussion representation of people in the work - with J.J. Housley (UK HealthCare) force who have a past criminal and Lexington Council Member Kevin record. These discussions encour - Stinnett. aged us to try and find solutions to PLATINUM SPONSOR Then, we listened to a personal this problem. testimony from Alex Elswick, co- We ended the day learning about founder of Voices of Hope, who cre - how important communication is be - ated the nonprofit after his troubles tween employers and employees, dis - with drug abuse. His story was truly covering that teamwork is key inspirational to all of us. Our captiva - between leaders. Lisa Deaton Greer tion with the speakers continued as and Chase Hall planned an amazing we heard from Dr. Fareesh Kanga, Di - Zach DeGraff and Jenna Shalash partic - day for the Leadership Lexington BRONZE SPONSORS : rector of Psychiatry at HealthFIRST ipating in the “Managing Your Mon - Youth class to explore health and Central Bank & Trust Co. Bluegrass, finding out how we can keys” Leadership Development Training. human services. We were able to look Toyota Motor Manufacturing, personally help other students with through many perspectives of people Kentucky, Inc. mental health issues. from our community. I personally learned so much about Later, we took a tour around the new facilities in the what career opportunities are available to me, why the BEVERAGE SPONSOR : University of Kentucky hospital and learned how contri - health sector is so important to our region, and how the Ale-8-One butions to events like Dance Blue have been able to cre - opioid epidemic has taken a toll on society.

12 BUSINESS FOCUS DECEMBER 2018 \\\ CONNECT: LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON

EXCERPTS BY MIA FARRELL , UK C OLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE , F OOD & E NVIRONMENT | F ULL RECAP AT www.leadershiplexington.com Education Day Session Provides Eye-Opening Experience for Class Education Day was an eye- PRESENTED BY opening experience for the Lead - ership Class. We started the day bright and early at Bryan Station High School. The highlight of the day for the class was learning about the Academies of Lexington ORIENTATION SPONSOR at Bryan Station. The Academy model meets the student where they are in their life, equity. The students have the ability to learn about career pathways. They choose a pathway prior to their BREAKFAST SPONSOR sophomore year and are able to immerse themselves in that career and to see Principal James McMillian engage with the pathway over the course of three years. Business part - students and staff highlighted why the school is so ners have the opportunity to connect with the acade - successful. His leadership and passion for the school mies to ensure that a pipeline of viable employable is impeccable. students are prepared for the workforce. Later, the class visited the University of Kentucky PLATINUM SPONSORS The Bryan Station Ambassadors took us on a tour and heard about the UK LEADS Program, food inse - of the school, and it was apparent that the students curity issues on college campuses, and mental health and staff took great pride in their school. As a leader and wellness options for students. Thank you to the in the community, I look forward to seeing the impact sponsors and coordinators who made our Education Mahan Multimedia of the Academy model. Leadership starts at the top Where Light Meets Story™ Day Session possible.

NAME BADGE SPONSOR : Child Care Council of Kentucky BOOK SPONSOR : LEX History BRONZE SPONSORS : Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance | Kentucky Utilities Co. | Lexington Clinic Foundation Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

\\\ AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT Crystal Newton, Marketing Director, Bates Security

PHONE : (859) 225-7394 | [email protected] | www.batessecurity.com

ABOUT CRYSTAL NEWTON: A native of Bardstown, Ken - ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: “Being a Com - tucky, Crystal Newton began working for Bates Security in merce Lexington Ambassador is one of my absolute favorite 2010 in business development and now manages the mar - things,” said Newton. “The Ambassador program allows us keting department. She said, “The culture of Bates Security to reach out to the members to make sure they are aware is so unique that I not only felt welcomed immediately when and taking advantage of their membership and the many I was hired, but I felt like part of the family.” benefits the chamber offers.”

ABOUT HER ROLE WITH BATES SECURITY: Crystal said, ABOUT LIVING IN LEXINGTON: “Lexington has a big “With more than 10,000 customers in three branches, it town/small city feel in that it’s big enough to always meet would be an understatement to say that we stay very busy. someone new, but small enough to run into someone that CRYSTAL NEWTON My team and I are responsible for developing new business you already know practically everywhere. And, you absolutely and building long-term relationships with prospects.” cannot beat a Kentucky fall. The trees are beautiful.”

Read More About Our Ambassadors at www.CommerceLexington.com > Connect > Volunteer Opportunities

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ///

NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . M EMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 18 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2018

ADP Small Business Division Lexington, KY 40502 Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Lex Kids Club, LLC Payroll Services Phone: (859) 269-2800 Restaurants Youth Services & Programs Main Contact: Jenny Hofe www.lexchurch.com Main Contact: Gus Oyler Main Contact: Stephanie Spires 2333 Alexandria Drive, Ste. 208 321 E. Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507 365 Thompson Road Lexington, KY 40504 Connected Communities, LLC Phone: (859) 523-8008 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 312-4873 Consultants http://gusfriedchicken.com/ Phone: (859) 457-9156 www.adp.com Main Contact: Katie Scherrer lexington-kentucky-location www.lexkidsclub.org P. O. Box 4181 AdvantaClean of Lexington Lexington, KY 40544 Hayswood Health Services, Inc. LP Properties Remediation Services Phone: (614) 216-0656 Home Health Service Real Estate Management Main Contact: Joseph Bennett www.connectedcommunities Main Contact: Annlyn Purdon Main Contact: Chaz Lents 1984 N. Yarnallton Pike consulting.com 1 W. McDonald Pkwy., Ste. 3C P.O. Box 55006 Lexington, KY 40511 Maysville, KY 41056 Lexington, KY 40555 Phone: (863) 370-8507 Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse Phone: (606) 564-9481 Phone: (859) 554-2335 www.advantaclean.com/location/ Restaurants www.lexRentNow.com lexington-ky Main Contact: Alvaro Guzman HCM Governmental Relations 2041 Richmond Road Government Relations/Lobbying Napa Prime Burgers & Seafood The Agency Lexington, KY 40502 Main Contact: Stephen Huffman Restaurants Realtors Phone: (859) 523-7358 127 West Main Street Main Contact: Darrell Lewis Main Contact: Aaron Allnutt www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com Lexington, KY 40507 319 Cedar Street 860 Corporate Dr., Ste. 103 Phone: (859) 619-9335 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40503 Dapple www.hcm-gov.com Phone: (859) 523-3464 Phone: (859) 285-0614 Advertising-Specialties www.napaburgerbar.com www.theagencyky.com Main Contact: Sherry Akers Infiniti of Northern Kentucky 250 Walton Ave., Ste. 140 Auto Dealers-New Cars Patriot Plumbing LLC Automated Material Handling Lexington, KY 40502 Main Contact: Michelle Reeves Plumbing Contractors Material Handling Equipment Phone: (859) 263-3939 1945 Dixie Hwy., Ft. Wright, KY 41011 Main Contact: Tracy Blevins Main Contact: Beth Jacobsen www.dappleadv.net Phone: (859) 320-1000 6095 Mount Sterling Road 2285 Executive Drive, Ste. 310 ww.infinitiofnorthernkentucky.com Winchester, KY 40391 Lexington, KY 40505 Five Star Life & Wealth Phone: (859) 745-1790 Phone: (859) 293-5887 Insurance & Financial Planning Jett Title, LLC www.patriotplumbing.net www.automatedmh.com Main Contact: Gianna Vennari Title Companies 80 Codell Dr. #160 Main Contact: Mathew Hulberg Voices of Hope Lex Bellamy Enterprise Inc. Lexington, KY 40509 2560 Richmond Road, Suite 100 Non-Profit Organizations Coaching-Business & Professional Phone: (859) 317-6848 Lexington, KY 40509 Main Contact: Kelsea Dills Main Contact: Darren Bellamy www.fivestarlifeandwealth.com Phone: (859) 266-5003 450 Old Vine St., Ste. 101 2873 Majestic View Walk www.JettTitle.com Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40511 GreenTree Forest Products Inc. Phone: (859) 303-7671 Phone: (859) 368-8168 Manufacturers Kentucky Cannabis Company www.voicesofhopelex.org www.esourcecoach.com/dbellamy Main Contact: Michelle Murphy Health & Wellness 746 Muses Mill Road Main Contact: Bill Polyniack Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Centenary United Methodist Church Wallingford, KY 41093 154 Patchen Dr., Ste. 95 Mortgages Churches Phone: (606) 462-1488 Lexington, KY 40509 Main Contact: Tenia Debord Main Contact: Gina Evans www.greentreeforest.com Phone: (859) 963-3550 3100 Old Todds Rd, Ste 150 2800 Tates Creek Road www.kycannabisco.com Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 260-1300 www.wellsfargo.com

Wheeler Financial Solutions Financial Services Main Contact: Lafe Wheeler 535 Wellington Way, Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 219-2400 www.wheelerfinancial.net

Young & Wadlington PLLC Accountants Main Contact: Mark Wadlington 444 Lewis Hargett Circle, Ste. 240 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 475-1010 www.ywcpas.com

14 BUSINESS FOCUS DECEMBER 2018 \\\ MEMBER PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Agency - Real Estate Experts welcomed the The Midway University Master of Science in Nursing Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center following new agents: Wayne Sewell ; Emily Keefe ; Program received the maximum accreditation, five recently welcomed Vincent Prusick, M.D. , to its Jenica Hall ; Kimberly Patton Carmickle ; and Jeana years for a new program, from the Accreditation medical team as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Taylor . Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). He is also an assistant professor of pediatric Accreditation indicates to the public and to the orthopaedic surgery and pediatrics at the University Delphine Hepp , CMP, conference and event educational community that a nursing program has of Kentucky. manager for AMR Management Services , has been clear and appropriate educational objectives and is named to the Connect Medical Advisory Board. continually working to achieve those goals. Staggs & Fisher Consulting Engineers, Inc. Connect Medical brings together stakeholders from welcomed Asona McMullen as its new marketing the medical sectors with hoteliers and suppliers for Morgan Pottinger McGarvey : Best Lawyers in America and business development director. an industry marketplace in support of medical named Scott Rickman as the 2019 “Lawyer of the conferences and meetings. Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Stites & Harbison, PLLC was recently recognized by Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Southern Business & Development magazine in “The Cambridge Insurance announced the addition of Lexington. In addition, Michele M. Whittington , Best Economic Development Law Firms in the Linda Jones , KACSR, CPIW, to its staff of agents. Edward Hastie and James I. Murray were also South,” a directory produced once every six years. selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of Best Out of the 24 law firms honored across the region, City National Bank received the highest ranking in Lawyers in America . Stites & Harbison was among the top two in customer satisfaction in the north central region in Kentucky. J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Rupp Arena has been ranked by Pollstar as one of Study, beating out banks in Kentucky, West Virginia, the top-selling venues in the world for ticket sales at Stites & Harbison, PLLC , attorney Richard Wehrle , Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. #30 in the U.S. and #77 worldwide. Pollstar is the was selected to the board of directors of the Blue concert industry’s leading publication that supplies Grass Community Foundation. Cumberland Valley National Bank welcomed Berry information to managers, agents, and promoters of L. Popp as vice president, commercial lending for the live entertainment world. United Way of the Bluegrass recently announced the the Lexington market, managing commercial and appointment of seven new members to its regional small business lending. Sayre Christian Village was recently named as the board of directors, including Alethea Bernard , Sarah number one “Favorite Retirement Community” by Bosso (Robert Half), Cam Freeman (Old National Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP announced that Jeremy the Lexington Herald-Leader for the second year in a Bank), Bob Kain (Jack Kain Ford), Don Tharpe Rogers received the Scripps Howard First row. Additionally, two Sayre employees were (Ashley Rountree), Sharon Votaw (Lexmark), and Amendment Center’s James Madison Award for recognized at the LeadingAge Kentucky Annual Frank Voss (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, outstanding service to the First Amendment. The Awards Program, including James Smith (Caring Kentucky). In addition, Paul Rooke , former Lexmark award honors a long-term commitment to the Heart Award) and Millie Johnson (Caring Hands chairman and CEO, has been appointed as preservation or expansion of freedom of the press Award). chairman of the board of directors. The immediate and/or freedom of speech. past chairman is Bill Wilson , and Valerie Marshall Sayre Christian Village announced that Karen Venis (Fifth Third Bank) has been appointed as chair-elect. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced the launch of its has been named as the organization’s next chief ADR Center, a full-service dispute resolution practice executive officer/executive director, succeeding Bill led by the following attorneys and neutrals: Thomas English , who will be retiring at the end of 2018. J. Bonasera ; Michael W. Hawkins ; Patrick D. Lane ; SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Donna King Perry ; and Thomas P. Whelley II . Seasons Catering & Special Occasions announced Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, the following additions: Jordan Tigner-Prince as additions, or promotions for Business Focus to Three Fowler Bell PLLC attorneys have been kitchen manager; Alisa Rose as relationship sales [email protected] . Information recognized as 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers, manager; Wesley Huges as intern chef; and Estela is published in the order received & as space permits. including Taft A. McKinstry , Guy R. Colson , and John Rama and Andy Bissell as production engineers. E. Hinkel, Jr. Attorney Christopher G. Colson was listed and recognized among the Kentucky Rising Stars for 2019. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Gray Construction was recently awarded first place honors in the “Executive Visibility” category of PR Daily ’s 2018 Media Relations Awards. PR Daily ’s Media Relations awards spotlight companies that truly stand out in their public relations strategies by mastering the delicate balance between powerful storytelling, relationship building, reputation management and more to create an impressive media relations strategy across multiple channels.

DECEMBER 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 15 Periodical Postage PAID at Lexington, Kentucky Commerce Lexington Inc. 330 East Main Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 1968 Lexington, KY 40588-1968

\\\ COMMERCE LEXINGTON: UPCOMING EVENTS

DECEMBER 2018: JANUARY 2019: Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK @330 Series presented by Melia Realty , 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., at 5 HealthCare: Government & Public Safety Day. 8 CLX’s first floor conference room.

5 Across (Finals) Pitch Competition at Awesome Inc. (348 E. Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK 5 Main St.), 5:00 p.m. Visit www.5across.org to register. 9 HealthCare: Arts & Media Day.

Business Link presented & hosted by Kentucky Eagle, Inc. Leadership Lexington presented by Lexus of Lexington : Health 6 (2440 Innovation Dr.), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9 10 & Human Services Day Session.

@330 Series presented by Distillery Heights , 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU 11 at CLX’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 16 Energy at Fayette County.

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU Annual Dinner presented by Kentucky Employers’ Mutual 12 Energy at Jessamine County. 24 Insurance , 5 - 8:30 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 6 Leadership Lexington presented by Lexus of Lexington : Arts FEBRUARY 2019: Day Session. 13 Business Link sponsored and hosted by Blue Grass Airport (4000 Terminal Drive), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed on Christmas Eve 6 24-25 and Christmas Day. Happy Holidays! MARCH 2019: Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed on New Year’s Eve EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank at University 31 and New Year’s Day. 12 of Kentucky Student Center (160 Avenue of Champions), 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MAY 2019: 2019 Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & Trust Co. 8-10 to Raleigh, North Carolina. - SEE PAGE 7