USINESS OCUS BOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. F MARCH 2017 VOLUME XXV, ISSUE III

Luncheon Speakers

A Conference for Presents Emerging Leaders

MARIANNE REBECCA BARNES DARWIN CASTLE & KEY GARDEN & GUN DISTILLERY

March 28th

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Legislative Session: Several Business-Backed Bills Advance Register Now! Limited Space Left for South Africa Trip @330 Series: Building an Effective Web Presence Annual Dinner Recap & Photos

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2016 Chamber of the Year www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS

March 2017: Volume XXV, Issue III INSIDE THIS ISSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 4-5 CLX Staff Attends Medical Device & Manufacturing Tradeshow Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Economic Impact of Blue Grass Business Park 2016 Chamber CLX Participates in KSTC’s SBIR/STTR Workshop of the Year STAT: Lexington’s Cost of Living is Below National Average

Business Focus is published once a month for a PUBLIC POLICY: total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, 6 Legislative Session: Several Business-Backed Bills Advance Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600

2017 Chair of the Board: EVENTS: Carla Blanton, Owner 7-12 Limited Space Available for Trip to South Africa Carla Blanton Consulting @330 Series: Building an Effective Web Presence Publisher: The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall Hosts Business Link Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE 2017 on March 28th Commerce Lexington Inc. Emerging Leader Scholarships for Minneapolis Trip Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing GET CONNECTED: Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing 13-19 Paula Hanson Named Chair of 2017 Winner’s Circle Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) Leadership Development Program Recaps AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Keeana Sajadi Boarman Subscriptions are available for $12 and are included as a direct benefit of Commerce Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Member Personnel Announcements & Awards (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, .

POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., WHAT 2 WATCH 4 P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an Forcht Bank Presents 2017 Register Now for 2017 account executive will contact you . Emerge Conference March 28th Leadership Visit to at Lexington Center Minneapolis, June 7-9 Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and milestones or personnel changes and additions to mturn - [email protected]. Personnel news might include promotions, additions, awards and milestones, recognitions and certifications and/or appointments. Information is pub - lished only as space permits. The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall March 14th @330 Series: and UK Federal Credit Union Co- Building an Effective Sponsor April Business Link Web Presence

2 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2017 Over 1,000 People Enjoy CLX Annual PRESENTED BY : Dinner Entitled “Here’s Our Proof” More than 1,000 business profes - members, volunteers, and community

sionals, community and regional lead - leaders. ® ers, and elected officials attended the During the event, several awards 2017 Commerce Lexington Inc. Annual were presented to recognize outstand - Dinner presented by Kentucky ing community leaders and volunteers, PLATINUM SPONSORS Employers’ Mutual Insurance at such as the Commerce Lexington Inc. Lexington Center on Thursday, January Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of Community Trust Bank 26. This event gave a look back at 2016, the Year, Leadership Lexington Adult Association, Inc. highlighted some of the key goals of the and Youth Distinguished Leaders, and Kentucky Utilities Co. organization, and recognized the Public Policy Advocate of the Year. Commerce Lexington’s most involved PNC Bank EVENT DESIGN SPONSOR : Annual Dinner Photos by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia KentuckyOne Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East RECEPTION SPONSOR : Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP VIDEO SPONSOR : Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

GOLD SPONSORS : Central Bank & Trust Co. Dickinson Wright, PLLC Ingersoll Rand Integrity IT ABOVE LEFT: 2017 CLX Board Chair Carla Blanton making remarks. ABOVE RIGHT: Melissa Kentucky American Water Moore Murphy (LFUCG Law Department) received the Leadership Lexington Adult Distinguished Lexmark International Leader Award from CLX President Bob Quick & Brandi Mason (Manpower of Central Kentucky). Stites & Harbison, PLLC

SILVER SPONSORS : Congleton-Hacker Co. Kentucky Community & Technical College System Valvoline WesBanco

BRONZE SPONSORS : | Fifth Third Bank | GRW, Inc. | Hilliard Lyons & Hilliard Lyons Trust Company | Hurst Business Supply & Furniture Solutions | Lexington Clinic | MCM CPA’s & Advisors | Powell Walton Milward - a division of ABOVE LEFT: Todd Sallee (KEMI) received the Ambassador of the Year Award from Bob Quick J. Smith Lanier Co. | Republic Bank & Trust Co. | R.J. (CLX) and Jonathan Miller (Frost Brown Todd). ABOVE RIGHT: Josephine Wendroth (Lafayette Corman Railroad Group | Rose Grasch Camenisch HS) received the Leadership Lexington Youth program’s Distinguished Leader honor from Bob Mains PLLC Quick (CLX) and Lyle Hanna (Hanna Resource Group). ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR : Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust

AWARD SPONSORS : Columbia Gas of Kentucky | Frost Brown Todd LLC | Hanna Resource Group | Manpower of Central Kentucky | Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

INVITATION & PROGRAM DESIGN SPONSOR : Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

ABOVE LEFT: Billy Lanter (Unified Trust Co.) received the Volunteer of the Year Award from Bob INVITATION & PROGRAM PRINT SPONSOR : PrintLEX Quick and Herb Miller (Columbia Gas). ABOVE RIGHT: The Public Policy Advocate of the Year Award recognized several organizations for their efforts on the Lexington Center renovation project, including Mayor Jim Gray , Patricia Knight (VisitLEX), and Craig Turner , Brent Rice & Bill Owen from Lexington Center. With the group are Bob Quick and Bill Lear (Stoll Keenon Ogden). MARCH 2017 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY : Gina Greathouse, Hannah Crumrine, Kimberly Rossetti & Allison Boyd | CLX Economic Development Division CLX Promotes Lexington at Medical Device & Manufacturing Tradeshow

Commerce Lexington Inc. economic development division staff participated in the annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MDM) tradeshow February 7-9 in Anaheim, California. CLX partnered with LG&E and Kentucky Utilities, who hosted the booth at the show. Many Kentucky communities also participated in the event. This tradeshow is well-known for being the event that offers direct access to the companies with the latest products and cutting-edge technologies in the world of medical design and manufacturing, a strategic target of Commerce Lexington’s economic development efforts. During this trip, CLX staff also took part in a KentuckyUnited consultants event. Five site selection consultants attended and learned more about economic development in Kentucky.

Did You Know? Blue Grass Business Park Impact SBIR/STTR Conference Commerce Lexington Inc.’s economic devel - In 1997, Lexington United, a non-profit economic development group, optioned 100+/- acres of opment division sponsored and participated land for the purpose of forming a business park to create high wage manufacturing jobs in in the Kentucky Science & Technology Lexington. Lexington United sold various parcels of land to several automotive-related companies. Corporation’s SBIR/STTR Phase 2 Proposal In 2005, after Lexington United was merged into the chamber to create Commerce Lexington Preparation Workshop in February. Small Inc., we took a bold step and financed the purchase of the remaining land through a low interest Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and loan offered via the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Commerce Lexington Inc. funded Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) infrastructure improvements of water, gas, sewer, and roads through individual land sales. programs are federally-funded grants for Today, the Blue Grass Business Park (BGBP) is full, and is home to many advanced manufac - small businesses. Kentucky has the best state turing companies employing 1,477 residents with an average annual wage of over $44,500. Per acre, match program for SBIR and STTR grants. the BGBP generates more than $678,485 in payroll. Regionally, the indirect inter-industry transac - Our economic development division supports tions and induced household spending that result from activity at the BGBP creates an economic the recruitment and growth of existing com - ripple effect that accounts for nearly 1,800 jobs and nearly $57 million in additional payroll. In total, panies that have these awards, which adds to the BGBP produces approximately $10 million in state and local tax revenues annually. the vibrancy of research and innovation in Commerce Lexington Inc. appreciates the investment these companies have made in Lexington Lexington and the Commonwealth. The work - to create high-paying, quality jobs for our residents. See the chart for a breakdown of the companies shop guided companies through the neces - that call the Blue Grass Business Park home . sary steps in preparing a successful Phase 2 proposal. CAPITAL DIRECT REGIONAL REGIONAL COMPANY ACRES INVESTMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT PAYROLL Big Ass Solutions 44 $48,000,000 520 953 $47,011,107 Birtley Industrial 6 $10,000,000 13 26 $797,997 By The Numbers: In 2017, Commerce Lexington’s Harbor Steel 11 $7,750,000 90 217 $5,199,655 Economic Development Division Kito USA 6 $5,000,000 24 55 $1,578,057 responded to calls from the following: Tiffany & Co. 5 $4,500,000 105 186 $7,392,033 New Business: 22 new prospects Webasto 25 $80,000,000 725 1,832 $60,739,748 interested in finding a new location TOTAL 97 $155,250,000 1,477 3,269 $122,718,597 or expanding operations Existing Clients & Local *Total regional employment, payroll, and tax revenue includes direct, indirect, and induced employment Entrepreneurial Companies: 6 effects in the 8-county CLX service area (including Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, companies with potential expansions Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties). Indirect effects are the impact of local industries buying goods in Lexington and services from other local industries. Induced effects are the response by an economy that occurs Client Visits: 2 through re-spending of income received. Additional tax revenues are likely, but are difficult to measure. Existing Business Visits: 19 These include county-wide net profits tax, tangible property, insurance premium tax, Kentucky corporate income and license tax, and Kentucky motor vehicle usage and gasoline taxes. ** Webasto direct employment counts include contract personnel.

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Stat of the Month: Lexington’s Cost of Living Lower Than National Average A high quality of life and low cost of living are great advantages of the national average – 7.4 percent less expensive. Lexington also living in Lexington, and last year Lexington scored a 92.6 on the Cost scored 90.3 in Groceries, 84.0 in Housing, 86.8 in Utilities, 95.8 in of Living Index. The Cost of Living Index (COLI) measures the cost of Transportation, 94.6 in Healthcare, and 100.7 in misc. goods and living in one area compared to other cities and urban areas around services. What does this mean? COLI is most commonly used to esti - the country. Approximately 270 cities are represented in the COLI, mate how much more or less income a person or household will need gathering pricing data about a specific sample of goods products, and to maintain their standard of living when moving from one city to services in six categories that are weighed and combined into an over - another. Therefore, a Lexingtonian earning $100,000 per year would all score, the Composite Index. need to earn about $106,600 in Atlanta, GA; $99,100 in Indianapolis, The national average is set to 100, and Lexington’s 2016 compos - IN; $246,400 in Manhattan, NY; $103,100 in Nashville, TN; and ite score of 92.6 means that living costs in Lexington are lower than $156,700 in Seattle, WA. Cost of Living Index - 2016 CITY COMPOSITE GROCERY HOUSING UTILITIES TRANSPORT. HEALTH CARE MISC. GOODS Lexington, KY 92.6 90.3 84.0 86.8 95.8 94.6 100.7 Atlanta, GA 98.7 103.8 88.5 103.1 101.7 107.9 101.6 Indianapolis, IN 91.8 94.0 82.0 89.4 92.7 98.4 98.4 Manhattan, NY 228.2 128.2 465.9 127.1 133.6 115.6 148.0 Nashville, TN 95.5 95.8 86.9 89.9 101.5 83.1 103.4 Seattle, WA 145.1 125.3 179.7 122.9 138.7 127.7 135.6

SOURCE: C2ER Cost of Living Index, 2016 Annual Average Data

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Several Business-Backed Bills Advance in Kentucky State Legislature On Feb. 7, state legislators reconvened for the second part of 30-day work more quickly. Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Nearly 800 bills have • Criminal Justice Reforms: SB 120 contains reforms to cut down on been in introduced by lawmakers this session. Historically, less than 10 recidivism and allow people a better transition back into the commu - percent of bills filed make it through the process to become law. Several nity and to work after life in prison. The legislation would help address priority issues moved quickly through the process during the first week of Kentucky’s workforce shortage by providing work opportunities for the session in January, including laws making Kentucky a Right-to-Work individuals who are held back by a past criminal record. state and repealing prevailing wage laws. • Distillery Industry: HB 100 is a top priority for the Kentucky Distillers With the remaining days of the short session, lawmakers are expected Association. The bill modernizes laws to level the playing field for dis - to deal with several other priority issues related to education, workers’ tillers, strengthens the production standards for Kentucky bourbon, compensation, criminal justice re-entry efforts, medical review panels, and allows for the sale of vintage bottles. state pension system transparency, competitiveness for the distillery • Drug Abuse: SB 14 strengthens penalties for trafficking in heroin and industry, curbing the opioid epidemic and telecommunication moderniza - fentanyl. HB 333 makes it a felony to illegally sell or distribute fentanyl, tions. The session is scheduled to end on March 30. carfentanil and related drugs. HB 145 requires public school students Some of the top-line issues Commerce Lexington Inc. has been tracking be educated about the dangers of prescription pain killers, heroin and include: other drugs. • Telecommunications Modernization: SB 10 modernizes Kentucky’s • Education Reform: SB 1 seeks to reform various aspects of the K-12 out-of-date telecommunications laws which stifle growth and eco - education system, bringing it in-line with recently passed federal law nomic development. and establishing of a review process of state standards and account - • Medical Review Panels: SB 4 establishes the framework for utilizing ability systems. Several responsibilities are also transferred from the medical review panels to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. Kentucky Department of Education to local school districts. • ADD Transparency: HB 189 is aimed at establishing clear and consis - • Pension Transparency: SB 2 requires more transparency and account - tent standards for transparency, accountability and oversight prac - ability for the state pension systems, including fees and transactions tices for all Area Development Districts to ensure state and federal with third-party services. funds are being used correctly and efficiently for important programs, • Charter Schools: HB 520 allows for public charter schools statewide including workforce development. and provides equitable student funding. Local school boards serve as authorizers with a strong appeals process to the Kentucky Board of View the complete list of bills Commerce Lexington is tracking on behalf Education. of our members at www.commercelexington.com/clx-blog . If you have • Workers’ Comp Reform: HB 296 seeks to improve the workers' comp questions about a policy issue or would like to get involved with advocacy system by updating existing laws to help drive down employers' cost, efforts, contact Andi Johnson , Chief Policy Officer, at ajohnson@com - improve injured workers' access to care, and return the individual to mercelexington.com or (859) 226-1614.

Large Crowd Attends ‘An Evening in the Bluegrass’ Legislative Reception

A great crowd attended the annual Evening in the Bluegrass legislative reception in Frankfort on PRESENTED BY : February 9th at Berry Hill Mansion. A variety of regional leaders, state legislators, mayors, county judges, education officials, and business professionals came together to talk about key issues during the ongoing Legislative Session. Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader Jonathan Shell ( pictured below at podium ) addressed the crowd at the reception, along with Jason Keller from Charter Communications. Thank you to all of the sponsors and regional partners who make this event happen.

REGIONAL PARTNERS : Commerce Lexington Inc., Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, Georgetown-Scott County PLATINUM SPONSORS : Chamber of Commerce & Scott County United, Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce, Paris-Bourbon County Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Chamber of Commerce, and Richmond Chamber of Commerce. MCF Advisors Windstream Communications

GOLD SPONSORS : AT&T Babbage Cofounder Kentucky Blood Center Kentucky Community & Technical College System WesBanco

INVITATION DESIGN SPONSOR : Stablemate Creative LLC

INVITATION PRINT SPONSOR : Alltech

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INTERNATIONAL TRIP: A UGUST 31 - S EPTEMBER 9, 2017 | TRIP NEARLY SOLD OUT! Safari in South Africa During 2017 Commerce Lexington International Trip Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to continue its annual offering Then, you’ll explore scenic Cape Town. This once colonial settlement of a unique international travel opportunity for its members and the gen - is one of the world's most picturesque tourist destinations and most eral public. Commerce Lexington’s International Trip Series has taken beautiful cities. Snug between hilly mountains and pristine white beach - groups to China, Cuba, Vietnam/Cambodia, Dubai, Croatia, and Sicily. es, Cape Town is often called the cosmopolitan hub of Africa. In 2017, CLX will be offering yet another attractive destination, which will enable travelers to take part in this popular group travel experience. Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering with Central Holidays for a REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, the cost for this 10-day, 7-night trip to South Africa from August 31 to September 9, once-in-a-lifetime trip is $4,899 per person (double occupancy) for CLX 2017 . Excite your inner adventurer in South Africa! Set out from members, $4,999 per person (double occupancy) for non-members and Johannesburg for safari in Pilanesberg National Park, one of Africa's includes hotels, some meals, and airfare from Cincinnati, with an leading game sanctuaries, which boasts some of the greatest species optional add-on visit to Victoria Falls for an additional $1,149 per per - diversity in Africa - including the iconic Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, son. More information about the itinerary and registration is available buffalo and rhino). A 4x4 vehicle gives you nearly unlimited photo on-line at www.commercelexington.com/south-africa-2017.html . opportunities to snap pictures of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, wild dog and vast antelope herds.

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TUESDAY , M ARCH 14, 2017 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN ST. - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) @330 Series Presents Building an Effective Web Presence on March 14th

A lot of people think that • Is your website a help or a hindrance to selling PRESENTED BY : just because their company your products or services? has a web site or is active on • Does your internet marketing enhance your social media that customers brand? will be coming through their • What are the basics to effective SEO? door either in person or • What is content marketing and how can it be through the web. However, used to tell your story effectively? just having a website is totally • Why is Blogging for your business a must? different than having an • What are the do’s & don’ts of social media ‘effective’ web presence. And, NICOLE MUELLER marketing? how do you know if your on- STARTUP • How can you analyze your website’s success line footprint is working for PRODUCTION over time? GOLD SPONSORS you? Melia Realty During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: SteinGroup, LLC @330 Series event presented by Manpower of Nicole Mueller is the owner and lead designer of TravelHost of the Bluegrass Central Kentucky on Tuesday, March 14th , from Startup Production. In business since 1997, U.S. Bank 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floor Startup Production has been serving the web conference room, Nicole Mueller, the owner and design, graphic design and Internet marketing lead designer of Startup Production, will discuss needs of small businesses in Kentucky and beyond. the following topics to help you maximize your A native of New York’s Hudson Valley area, Nicole presence on the web. and her family moved to Kentucky in 2005. For 15- plus years prior to starting her own business, TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Nicole worked in various positions where she • What part does your website play in your inter - helped manage and run small to large businesses net marketing strategy? in office management, human resources, account - ing and financials, and event planning. In 2015, she received the Kentucky Home-Based Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the Small Business Administration.

ABOUT @330 SERIES: The @330 events provide a topical presentation that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, business owners and business professionals. They also allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, share best practices, and work through challenges.

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

@330 SERIES

Tuesday, March 14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Where: Commerce Lexington Inc. (330 East Main St., First Floor conference room) TO RSVP: @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington members at no charge. However, please register prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or [email protected] .

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THURSDAY , A PRIL 20, 2017 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | T HE CLUB AT UK’ S SPINDLETOP HALL (3414 I RON WORKS PIKE ) ‘Bloom’ New Business Leads at Springtime Business Link on April 20th

Springtime in the Bluegrass means flowers, and there’s no better place CO -SPONSORED BY : to “bloom” new business leads and connect with other business profes - sionals or colleagues than the next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link after-hours networking event. On Thursday, April 20 , The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall and the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union are co-sponsoring Commerce Lexington’s Business Link from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike). Enjoy great food and fun, browse the many exhibitors, and learn more about the amenities of The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall and the services of the UK Federal Credit Union.

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 .

EXHIBIT SPACE: Limited exhibit space is available at this Business Link for Commerce Lexington Inc. members only. The cost to exhibit is $175. Contact Liz Bennett at [email protected] to reserve your exhibit space.

Bluegrass Greensource is Nonprofit Spotlight at Next Business Link The next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link networking event on Thursday, April 20, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike) will spotlight Bluegrass Greensource , which is THE source for all things green in central Kentucky, encouraging small steps toward a sustainable future for our communities. Formerly known as Bluegrass PRIDE, Bluegrass Greensource is a non-profit organization that provides education and resources on how people affect the environ - ment. Since 2001, the organization has pro - vided outreach to schools, community groups, businesses, local governments, and citizens throughout Central Kentucky. Find out more at www.bggreensource.org .

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TUESDAY , M ARCH 28, 2017 | 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | L EXINGTON CONVENTION CENTER (T HOROUGHBRED BALLROOM ) EMERGE 2017 - A Conference for Emerging Leaders - is March 28, 2017

An outgrowth of a past Commerce Lexington Inc. PRESENTED BY : Leadership Visit, the fourth annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will engage the Luncheon Speakers next generation leaders of Central Kentucky, con - necting emerging leaders to each other and to the community. The conference will take place on Tuesday, March 28 , at Lexington Center’s Thoroughbred Ballroom, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This full-day conference offers networking, as well as education through breakout sessions in a variety of LUNCHEON SPONSOR : tracks, such as professional, personal, and commu - nity. Community Trust Bank The conference’s luncheon speakers include Marianne Barnes , Master Distiller of Castle & Key RECEPTION SPONSOR Distillery – the first woman in Kentucky since MARIANNE REBECCA Dinsmore & Shohl Prohibition to hold the title of master distiller of BARNES DARWIN bourbon, and Rebecca Darwin , cofounder & CEO of CASTLE & KEY GARDEN & GUN GOLD SPONSORS The Allée Group LLC, which owns the wildly-popular DISTILLERY Associations International Garden & Gun magazine. Capping the conference During the EMERGE Luncheon presented Beam Suntory will be a panel discussion entitled “Lexington in 25 by Community Trust Bank, we’ll hear from Kentucky Coal Association Years,” featuring a discussion of important commu - two pioneers in their fields as they discuss nity issues like the comprehensive plan that will Traditional Bank what it was like to venture into something impact the city for future generations. WesBanco new for their careers, overcome obstacles and change direction along the way, while SILVER SPONSORS TO REGISTER: building something extraordinary from the The cost to attend the conference is $125 per person Assured Partners NL ground up. Moderated by Seth Thompson, for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, as well as publisher of The Bourbon Review , our East Kentucky Power Cooperative students, and $149 for non-members, and includes luncheon speakers will feature Marianne Lexington Legends a full-day program, lunch, luncheon speakers, recep - Barnes (Castle & Key Distillery), the first Lexmark International, Inc. tion, networking, access to community leaders, woman in Kentucky since Prohibition to LYNN Imaging / Monster Color opportunities to get plugged into the com - hold the title of master distiller of bourbon, munity and more! To register, visit TOPS Magazine and Rebecca Darwin, cofounder and CEO www.emergelexington.com or e- of The Allée Group LLC, which owns the mail to rsvp@commercelexing - MUGSHOT SPONSOR We’ll Help You wildly-popular Garden & Gun magazine. ton.com . Mugs by Mahan Look Your Best! Photography Get a Professional LUNCHEON SPONSOR : Head-shot Taken With Mugs by Mahan Photography.

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Full Agenda & Registration On-line at www.EmergeLexington.com EMERGE BREAKOUT SESSIONS | #EmergeLex

PERSONAL GROWTH SESSIONS: WHEN WILL YOU RETIRE? TO SERVE & DIRECT TOUGH TALK Join emerging leaders Cole Schrand, Toa Green Angela Baldridge of The Moderated by Tony Bonner, Tom Wallace and Tyler White as they sit down with financial Plantory talks about the impor - (Lexington Public Library) and Andrea Gils advisor Steve Grossman , Senior Vice President tance of nonprofit board serv - Monzon (UK) will prepare you for those at Hilliard Lyons, to explore the best financial ice, what to consider before tough talks in the workplace that can be practices for planning for the future. joining a board, and more. applied to different areas of your life.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SESSIONS: ON DUTY THE BUSINESS OF YOUR CAREER OWN THE ROOM Moderated by Maggie Mick, a panel of Facilitated by Allen McDaniel , speakers In this workshop, Terri Thompson will show seasoned managers will share their Nathan Billings (Billings Law Firm), Terry you how communicating is directly propor - experiences and best practices related to Samuel (KSTC), Bethany Denning tional to your success. This session will split managing and leading people. Speakers (Lexmark), and business owner Joe time between two vital areas necessary to include Salvador Sanchez (COC, Magic Putnam will help you navigate the differ - reach your leadership potential - communicat - Beans, Chocolate Holler), Elizabeth ent aspects of launching your career and ing during business situations and to the how- Bagby (McBrayer law firm) and Ed moving forward with your profession Quinn (RJ Corman Railroad Group). once you are in the working world. to's of perfect public speaking.

COMMUNITY SESSIONS: MAKE SH*T HAPPEN: UNLEARN FEAR + HATE Artists Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova will help business and community leaders reach beyond the traditional channels, stir something up and create plans of action to positively impact their business and the community.

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June 7 - 9, 2017

Register Now for Leadership Visit to Minneapolis PRESENTED BY : Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2017 Leadership Visit presented by the McBrayer Law Firm , will take us to Minneapolis, Emerging Leader Minnesota, June 7-9, 2017 . As the 16th-largest metro area in the , the Minneapolis region Scholarships Available PLATINUM SPONSORS : includes 11 counties and is anchored by three thriv - for Minneapolis Trip Baptist Health Lexington ing urban centers – Minneapolis, Saint Paul and In an effort to engage more emerging leaders, Central Bank & Trust Co. Bloomington – known collectively as the Twin Cities. the Emerging Leader Scholarship was created The region is one of the most economically diverse Kentucky Community & to provide an opportunity for some of Technical College System and culturally vital in the country. It is home to more Lexington’s younger leaders and first time trip than 3 million people, 19 Fortune 500 companies, attendees, who may not otherwise have the Kentucky Utilities Company and thousands of pristine lakes. resources, to attend the annual Leadership MCM CPA's & Advisors Like Lexington, Minneapolis ranks very high Visit. Commerce Lexington Inc. wants to cul - Stites & Harbison, PLLC nationally in percentage of its population with a bach - tivate the energy and commitment these WesBanco elor’s degree or higher. Its labor force has grown by young leaders possess to drive initiatives nearly 2.0% over the last five years (almost twice the learned about, discovered and discussed in Windstream Communications national average) and is expected to keep growing by these cities once the Leadership Visit has OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR : 5.6% until 2030. The unemployment rate is histori - ended and we are all back home in Lexington. cally among the lowest in the nation. Minneapolis Kentucky One Health, Saint Joseph Individuals between the ages of 25 and 39 are Hospital & Saint Joseph East has been recognized as a top knowledge-based, glob - encouraged to apply for a scholarship assist - alized, entrepreneurial, information technology-dri - ing with the cost of the 2017 Leadership Visit. ven and innovation-based economy. GOLD SPONSOR : The Emerging Leader Scholarship Application KLH Engineers, PSC TO REGISTER: is available on-line at www.commercelexing - ton.com/minneapolis-2017.html . Deadline to BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR : Registration is now available for the 2017 Leadership submit applications is Wednesday, March 22, J.J.B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, LLC Visit to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on-line at at 5:00 p.m. www.commercelexington.com /leadership-visit.html . NAMETAG SPONSOR : For questions, contact Katie Hardwick at khard - Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP [email protected].

12 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2017 CONNECT Stay Connected & Interact: Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes that business owners and business Commerce Lexington Inc. members are permitted to post items about professionals live busy lives. That’s why we have so many different ways their business to our social media channels. Review the list on this page to keep connected to the events, programs, and services that help you to see where you would like to connect. If you missed an event, such as succeed. Social media is an effective way to promote your company or our Public Policy Luncheons, Good Morning Bluegrass series events, or organization and engage your customers. Here are some of the places a number of other events, you can review most on our YouTube channel you can keep up with Commerce Lexington Inc. on social media. at www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky .

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Dean Dorton’s Paula Hanson to Lead 2017 Winner’s Circle Campaign During the 2017 Commerce Lexington Inc. Dorton and is a member Annual Dinner, it was announced that Paula of the firm’s construction, Hanson of Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC has manufacturing, nonprofit, been named the Chair of the 2017 Winner’s and college and university Circle campaign. Paula has been involved with industry teams. She has Commerce Lexington Inc. for many years, serv - over 30 years of tax plan - ing as Chair of the Board of Directors in 1999, ning and compliance expe - as well as several other roles on the board. rience working in various Paula is director of tax services for Dean industries. She also spends a lot of her time PAULA HANSON focusing on providing DEAN DORTON estate planning and finan - cial and tax planning services for individuals and their businesses. Paula is very involved in the community, having served on the boards of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, United Way (Past Chair), Lexington Forum (Past President), United Way (Past President), YMCA, Women Leading Kentucky, Leadership Kentucky, American Heart Association, University of Kentucky School of Accountancy Advisory Council, University of Kentucky Athletics Committee, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (Past President), and more. This year marks the 15th year for Commerce Lexington Inc.’s total resource development program entitled The Winner’s Circle. This ini - tiative enlists the help of around 90 volunteers from throughout the community, who seek to bring in new members, renewals and member - ship upgrades, while informing new and exist - ing members of services and marketing oppor - tunities available through Commerce Lexington Inc. Lynda Bebrowsky, Commerce Lexington’s Executive Vice President of Membership & Engagement and the Director of The Winner’s Circle initiative, said, “We are very excited to have Paula Hanson leading the Winner’s Circle campaign this year. With her past involvement in Commerce Lexington and the community, she will be a great fit and an key resource to this initiative in 2017.” The 2017 edition of The Winner’s Circle pro - gram will begin in late July and typically runs through the end of the year. During that time, volunteers will be calling on member compa - nies to make sure they are getting the most out of their membership. For more information about The Winner’s Circle, visit www.CLXWinnersCircle.com or contact Lynda Bebrowsky at lbebrowsky@commercelexing - ton.com .

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Leadership Central Kentucky Class Explores Lexington, Fayette County

Excerpts of Article by Danesh Mazloomdoost, County as a vibrant city, driven by the pride and 2016-17 CLASS PRESENTED BY : M.D., Pain Management Medicine collaborative spirit of its citizens and community Lexington is a unique city, in terms of its land - leaders. It was easy to see why Lexington has scape, its diverse economy, and its politics. It is been recognized as a top city by so many national among the smartest, most affordable, job-friend - sources in a variety of categories. ly, entrepreneurial, inspiring, giving and innova - tive places in America, and was named the 6th Read this full article at Best Run City (WalletHub). This success is due in www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com large part to the passion and hard work of many forward-thinking community leaders. Leadership Central Kentucky class members had the privilege of meeting some of these thought-leaders, while exploring Fayette County on January 18th. Physical and mental health are in many ways keys to economic stability for a lot of people. However, Kentucky is marred by some of PLATINUM SPONSOR : the worst measures of health in the nation. Like many areas of the country, Kentucky has been impacted greatly by the devastating GOLD SPONSOR : effects of addiction Keeneland and the opioid epi - demic. We began SILVER SPONSORS : our tour at the Hope Center. The range of Ale-8-One programs offered at Kentucky Bank the Hope Center cov - ers the multitude of needs that individuals and families have in transi - tioning from surviving to thriving. Carrie Thayer, the Hope Center’s Director of Development, states that the Hope Center would not be the hall - mark institution it is without its volunteers and substantial community support, a testament to Lexington’s citizenship. Beyond concerning health statistics, Kentucky faces higher than average poverty rates at 18.1% versus the nation’s 14-15% average. Malcolm Ratchford, the Executive Director of Community Action Council (CAC), outlined the collaborative endeavors which promote social mobility and equity. In a model where the converse of poverty is justice, not wealth, Mr. Ratchford described the basic needs his organization seeks to address, including ease of transportation with or without car ownership, affordable housing in regions with diverse socioeconomic ownership, weatherized housing that is seasonally affordable, access to affordable healthcare, access to affordable fresh foods, and safe environments for children. Class members also had the opportunity to peek behind the scenes of the Lyric Theatre and learn how a historic landmark was modernized to meet community needs through public and pri - vate efforts. There, the group also heard from city planners and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray on the $1.5 billion investment taking place throughout downtown Lexington. The day session highlighted Lexington/Fayette

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Leadership Lexington Youth Explore Local Health & Human Services

Article by Zion Walker, Carter G. Woodson brain. Dr. Donna Wilcock showed the anatomy of the 2016-17 CLASS PRESENTED BY : Academy brain. She pointed out the white and grey matter as February 2nd was Health and Human Services well as the myelin sheath. Day for the Lexington Leadership Youth Program. It Lastly, we visited the Lexington chapter of the was a very exciting day. We started the day at the UK Ronald McDonald House and Community Action Healthcare auditorium inside Chandler Hospital. We Council. heard from a panel of doctors about the opioid drug abuse epidemic occurring in Kentucky. The conversa - tion really gave great insight into the "double-edged sword" that is drug abuse. On one side, there are PLATINUM SPONSOR : people with insufficient healthcare, therefore, they turn to inexpensive drugs. On the other hand, there are doctors trying to fight this epidemic through sys - temic treatment that does not involve opioid pre - scriptions. Next, we toured the Chandler Hospital and observed all of the latest technology and artwork that is being implemented into the facility. We toured the University of Kentucky's pathology labs. The BRONZE SPONSORS : University of Kentucky is one of eight National Institute of Health-sponsored labs in the country. Central Bank & Trust Co. Pathologists use different methods of comparing Sayre School brain proteins such as Gel-Electrophoresis. The Sleep Outfitters University of Kentucky has an enormous brain bank. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, They test for evidence of neurodegenerative diseases Kentucky, Inc. such as Alzheimer’s. We observed the plethora of brains and even had the opportunity to examine a

Applications for 2017-18 Leadership Youth Program Due by March 16th Commerce Lexington Inc. is committed to cultivating tomorrow’s leaders through our Leadership Lexington Youth Program (LLYP), which is available for 11th grade students enrolled in Fayette County Schools (private, parochial, Montessori, home school and public). Students who are currently sophomores are encouraged to apply for the upcom - ing school year, making them juniors for the 2017-18 school year. The mission of the program is to prepare diverse individuals for lead - ership through education and hands-on interaction, touching upon issues and resources pertaining to our community. The program will motivate the students to think seriously about the role they’d like to play and the difference they can make in the Lexington community. BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM: • Provides in-depth programs that acquaint participants with com - munity needs, issues and resources. • Meet and interact with local leaders and decision makers. • Visit local business, community and education sites and facilities. • Broadens students perspective and understanding of community involvement. • Connects to opportunities and challenges faced in career develop - ment. • Fosters leadership development. • Provides opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to know one another and develop a level of mutual trust and respect. • Creates a network of young leaders to guide the future of our com - munity. Leadership Lexington Youth Program applications are now posted at www.CommerceLexington.com . Sophomore students in Fayette County will have until March 16, 2017 to submit applications to their schools.

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Leadership Lexington Class Experiences Local & State Government

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Article by Kyle Melloan, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and how they plan to tackle them. Leadership Lexington’s 2016-17 class spent its most After learning the ins and outs of local government, recent day session engaged with local and state govern - the class traveled to Frankfort to see the state govern - ment leaders. Kim Sweazy of Toyota Motor ment in action. While there, the class enjoyed a session about political strategy with Jonathan Miller and Steve Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., opened the day by com - BRONZE SPONSORS : paring civic involvement to Toyota’s culture of kaizen, Robertson, both of CivicPoint. Later, we heard from Judy meaning continuous improvement. Her encourage - Taylor, a lobbyist with many ties to Lexington, who Lexington Clinic Foundation ment to the class to be politically involved was echoed explained how lobbyists communicate between con - Mahan Multimedia throughout the day, beginning with Lexington Mayor stituents and government officials. Sleep Outfitters The day continued with Senate Majority Floor Leader Jim Gray. Mayor Gray talked about the state of the city Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and discussed how the many parts of the city govern - Damon Thayer and House Majority Floor Leader ment work together and with the state and other politi - Jonathan Shell each explaining some of the current bills Kentucky, Inc. cal bodies. in the Senate and House and taking questions. After U.S. Bank The class then enjoyed a mock city council session observing each chamber, the class capped the day with led by Councilmember At-Large Kevin Stinnett. After an impromptu session with the Governor’s Chief of debating current city issues, the class put that knowl - Staff, Blake Brickman, who outlined the Governor’s edge into practice with a session led by Councilmember agenda for the coming year. Stinnett, along with several councilmembers: Richard The day session was spearheaded by day chairs Moloney (At-Large), James Brown (1st District), Bill Jenny Cave (Stites & Harbison), Alex Lyttle (Kentucky Farmer, Jr. (5th), Jennifer Scutchfield (7th), Amanda Bank), Sarah Razor (AMR Management Services), Mays Bledsoe (10th), Peggy Henson (11th), and Kathy Warren Rogers (W. Rogers Co.), and Kim Sweazy Plomin (12th). This session demonstrated the diversity (Toyota). Each session not only presented successes, of Lexington’s community, which has many voices with but also obstacles and opportunities, and each included sometimes differing needs and opinions. The coun - a call for class members to be involved in government cilmembers discussed the many great things happen - and in efforts to continuously improve Lexington and its ing in Lexington, but also truthfully shared challenges surrounding areas.

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Keeana Sajadi Boarman, Frost Brown Todd Keeana Sajadi Boarman, Attorney at Law About Living in Lexington, KY: A native Lexingtonian, Keeana Frost Brown Todd LLC has been here for most of her life, except for the time she spent at Duke University for law school. She said, “Lexington 250 W. Main St., Suite 2800, Lexington, 40507 has grown and changed so much over the years, and I didn’t Phone: (859) 244-7553 fully appreciate the changes or what Lexington had to offer Web: www.frostbrowntodd.com until I became involved with Commerce Lexington, first through Leadership Lexington and now as an Ambassador.” About Her Role at Frost Brown Todd: Keeana Sajadi Boarman has been with Frost Brown Todd since graduating law school About Serving as an Ambassador: “My favorite part of being in 2008. She is part of the firm’s business combinations prac - an Ambassador so far has been attending ribbon cuttings. KEEANA tice group, handling mergers and acquisitions. She also There is so much excitement when a new business or new SAJADI advises privately-held companies on corporate transactional location opens, and I love being a part of that,” Keeana BOARMAN matters. She said, “We generally don’t know when someone added. will need our services or what type of work they will need, which makes each day both challenging and exciting.”

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

MARCH 2017 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of January 19, through February 17, 2017

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18 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2017 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMR Management Services : Emily Lane recently After recently relocating to a new location at 1165 The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors earned the American Society of Association Centre Parkway, Suite 100, Dress for Success (LBAR) announced that Anthony de Movellan was Executives’ Certified Association Executive (CAE) Lexington named three new members to its board named as the 2016 REALTOR® of the Year, recog - credential, while Glen Ellwood , CMP, LES, has been of directors, including Nanci House (White, nizing realtors who have not only served their profes - named to the Professional Convention McCann & Stewart, PLLC), Lindsay Hughes sion, but also their communities. Additionally, Laura Management Association’s 2017 Education Task Thurston (Assistant Secretary of State), and Kathryn Hayden was the recipient of the 2016 Good Force. McGuire (Best Dressed Lex, LLC). Diane Verhalen Neighbor Award, which recognizes realtors who are (Alliance Financial Planning) serves as the Chair for improving the lives of others through volunteer work. Tammy Atkison recently joined the staff of BEX the board of directors. Construction, Inc. as a contract administrator. Former Major Leaguer Scott Thorman has been Forcht Bank CFO Justin Bandeau was recently named manager of the Lexington Legends . Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass recently named to the bank’s board of directors. Mr. Badeau elected Stites & Harbison, PLLC Member (Partner) has been with Forcht Bank since 2002, becoming Jason Jacobson became CEO of NetGain Adam Smith to its Board of Directors. CFO in 2012. Technologies and Brendan Jacobson ascended to president of the managed I.T. services company at Eight new members have been selected to Central Fowler Bell PLLC announced that attorney the start of 2017, continuing a third-generation lega - Bank & Trust Co. ’s Lexington Advisory Board, Christopher G. Colson has been named a member cy of family business. In addition, John Meholovitch including Anthany Beatty (UK Campus Services & of the firm, while Benjamin D. Willis joined the firm was promoted to business controller. Public Safety), Pat Hayden (Retired/Rector Hayden as an associate. Real Estate), Bruce Pieratt (Pieratt’s), Ed Quinn (R.J. Smith Management Group recognized the leader - Corman Railroad Company), Bill Quigg (Richmond Gray Construction has announced that Jill Wilson , ship and evolving roles of several members of senior Baking Company), Dr. Marcus Randall (Kentucky vice president of communications and marketing, staff. Sara Smith has been named as CEO, while Medical Services Foundation), Kenny Schomp has been named one of the Top Women in PR by Clayton Whitney has been appointed president. Kyle (Lexington Truck Sales, Inc.), and Linda Slagel PR News , recognizing the most influential women Hagen has been promoted to manager of engineer - (High Bridge Spring Water). in public relations who have made bold advances in ing services, and Karen Thompson has been promot - brand messaging, protecting and building brand ed to manager of environmental services. Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the promo - reputations, creating content for digital platforms, tions of the following employees: Jeremy Meadows and managing crises. Steptoe & Johnson PLLC recently promoted several to retail banking officer, Berea; Bruce McHone to of its attorneys, including Lexington attorney deposit services officer; JB Schmidt to commercial Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass has been Mauritia G. Kamer , who was named a Member of the lending officer, Northern Kentucky; Amy Turner to awarded one of Junior Achievement USA’s (JA USA) firm. vice president, mortgage lending in the Winchester highest honors, the Five-Star Award, which recog - market; and Lee Coleman to vice president, mort - nizes staff and boards of JA Areas that meet Junior Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC recently gage lending also in Winchester. Achievement’s national standards in operational announced the addition of two new attorneys, includ - efficiency and through strong representation of the ing L. Scott Miller in the Public Entity Practice Group CLARK Material Handling Company strengthened JA brand. and Langdon Ryan Worley in the Torts and Insurance its executive team with the promotions of Scott Pratice Group. Additionally, Jamie Wilhite Dittert and Johnson to vice president of sales and marketing, Keeneland ’s Geoffrey Russell , Director of Sales Derrick T. Wright have been promoted to Members Dale Guckian to director of dealer development, Operations, was honored with the Irish of the firm. and Rick Dahlke to director of new equipment sales. Thoroughbred Breeder’s Association’s (ITBA) 2016 Wild Geese Award at its National Breeding and SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate recently wel - Denham-Blythe Company : Bill Quenemoen has Racing Awards ceremony at The Heritage Killenard. comed Nathan Dilly as an associate advisor. been named executive vice president with the Lexington-based construction & design company. Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty welcomed the fol - Traditional Bank announced the promotions of Evan lowing new agents: Byron Hensley, Ken Garcia, Sizemore to consumer lender at its Palomar Banking Eric Lycan , a partner with Dinsmore & Shohl LLP ’s Andrew Moreman, Taylor Martin, Savannah Holley, Center and Chris Coldiron to consumer lender at its Lexington office, has been elected as Vice President Michael Hilario, Paul Chartier, Rick Barnes, April Short Street Banking Center. In addition, Jarred Paull for Judicial Affairs and Chair of the Judicial Affairs Walker, Billy Congleton, Blake Hendricks, Kasey joined the bank as a commercial loan officer, serving Committee for the Republican National Lawyers McCarty, Dana Mingua, Charles Tollefrud , and the Lexington market. Association (RNLA). In this leadership role, Lycan Laura and Larry Disney . will lead the RNLA’s efforts to support President W. Craig Robertson, III has been named Partner-in- Donald J. Trump’s judicial nominees, as well as Keller Williams Greater Lexington added the follow - Charge of Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP ’s Lexington other legal nominees. ing new agents: George Natour, Sherri Miller, Tonya office, the firm’s second-largest office. Robertson fol - Stevens, Lisa Benson, Jonathon Mifflin, Michael lows Mark Burton, who served for 12 years in the Downtown Lexington Corporation recently D’Souza, Emilia Lovelace, Emolee Colvin, Darren position and remains Chairman of the firm’s announced that Lawrence W. Wetherby III Coke, Carla Brock, Angela Sharp, Tammy Hill, Executive Committee. (Republic Bank) was named as president of its Heather Brockman, Nika Trowbridge, Barry board of directors. Several new board members Jackson, Sarah Obrecht , and Tanner Good . were also named, including Anne Donworth SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: (Lexington Public Library, also representing KET announced the promotion of Sarah Wilkins to Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, Leadership Lexington), Lee Lamonica (BB&T), director of adult education and workforce training. additions, or promotions for Business Focus to Cmdr. Brian Maynard (Lexington Police In this role, she will oversee development and [email protected] . Information is Department), Nan Plummer (LexArts), Jacob implementation of KET’s resources for adult learn - published in the order received & as space permits. Walbourn (the McBrayer law firm), and Tyler White ers. (Friends of Coal).

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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 2017: APRIL 2017: Leadership Lexington Youth program presented by UK @330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , 1 HealthCare: Higher Education & Career Day Session. 11 3:30 - 5 p.m., CLX 1st floor conference room.

Leadership Lexington program presented by Kentucky Leadership Lexington Youth program presented by UK 9 Utilities Co.: Economic Development Day Session. 12 HealthCare: Graduation Day.

@330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , Leadership Lexington program presented by Kentucky 14 3:30 - 5 p.m., CLX 1st floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 13 Utilities Co.: Diversity Day Session.

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by Kentucky Utilities Leadership Central Kentucky presented by Kentucky Utilities 15 Co. at Woodford County. 19 Co. at Clark County.

On The Table community issues discussions; various loca - Business Link co-sponsored by The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall 15 tions; Information on-line at www.bgcf.org/onthetable . 20 and UK Federal Credit Union , 4:30-6:30 p.m.. at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike). - SEE PAGE 9 New Member Luncheon presented by Windstream 16 Communications , 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Commerce Lexington 5Across Contest , starts at 5:00 p.m. at Awesome Inc. 1st Floor conference room. 26 (348 E. Main St.). More info on-line at www.5across.org .

Deadline for applications to be submitted for 2017-18 16 Leadership Lexington Youth Program . - SEE PAGE 16

EMERGE 2017 presented by Forcht Bank , 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 28 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 10