Happy Hour Kentucky’S Signature Spirit Provides Bright Spot in Economic Downturn
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Fall 2013 Happy hour Kentucky’s signature spirit provides bright spot in economic downturn Page 14 Permit #327 Permit Published by Lebanon Jct, KY Jct, Lebanon PAID ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE ELECTRONIC U.S. POSTAGE U.S. 201 E. Main St. Ste. 1402, Lexington KY 40507 KY Lexington 1402, Ste. St. Main E. 201 BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 1 10/29/13 12:02 PM BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 2 10/29/13 12:02 PM BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 1 10/29/13 12:02 PM contents 3 FROM THE EDITOR 20TS AR Fall is here and BG Editor Abby Laub talks about Inspired by a childhood fascination, Tony Davis Fall 2013 Volume 5, Issue 2 the season’s highlights. creates one-of-a-kind treasures out of reclaimed bourbon barrels that scream “Kentucky.” 4 NEW IN THE BLUE The Bluegrass is buzzing this fall and winter. New 22 ENTREPRENEUR places to eat and drink, new accolades, businesses, Raleigh Bruner’s moving business has exploded in a and a long list of holiday events to enjoy. short amount of time. Along with growing his company, he has challenged a state law in place since the 1950s. 10TH HEAL The Miss Fits are pulling huge numbers in the gym, 24 FEATURED COUPLE setting national records and inspiring other women Steve and Andrea Kohlman lead busy lives with to take control of their wellness. two kids, five dogs, busy jobs and a creative COVER STORY nonprofit that is raising thousands of dollars for From Pikeville to Paducah, in needy children in Haiti. counties wet, dry and moist, the commonwealth’s signature spirit 12 TRENDS is taking on a new mantle and Beer, baked goods and sausage are just a few of the bringing home the bacon. BG takes craft items available in a vibrant startup community. 26 EQUINE a look at the best places to drink bourbon and learn how it’s made. Fall is a great time to enjoy horses, and Churchill Downs and Keeneland are setting records, pulling Cover photo by Shaun Ring 14 COVER STORY in big numbers and keeping the stakes high. Kentucky’s signature spirit pumps millions of dollars into the state’s economy, despite the financial down- turn, thanks in part to a surge in bourbon tourism. 28 10 THINGS WE LOVE The Bluegrass has more than enough places to ride bicycles, and fall is the time to do it. 10 28 20 26 12 24 14 22 BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 2 10/29/13 12:02 PM from the editor Fall is my favorite Not only do we have great outdoors, but this time of year issue is full of exceptional Fall is my favorite time of year, young people who are continuing to especially with the abundance of enter- make the Bluegrass a better place to tainment opportunities in the Bluegrass. live. Like Raleigh Bruner, who built a More than anything else, being outdoors booming company practically overnight is the best thing about this season. all while fighting to change state laws in favor of entrepreneurs like him. Abby Laub is editor Or check out The Miss Fits, a group of BG Magazine. She can be reached at of seriously buff yet perfectly nor- [email protected]. mal women who are improving the lives of other women — one blog In the fall, Central Kentucky is tough post at a time. Our featured couple is to beat. Be sure to check out aromatic raising thousands of dollars for Haitians local apples and colorful squashes and while working full time jobs and rais- greens at the area’s farmers markets. ing two children. We have great people Head out for a bike ride (see our 10 here, great ideas and great opportunities Things We Love column for some ideas), to enjoy ourselves. Happy fall! visit the area’s many fall festivals, or head to Red River Gorge for a hike or paddle All the best, the Kentucky River surrounded by tree- Abby Laub laden palisades. EDITOR Abby Laub MANAGING EDITOR Lorie Hailey PUBLISHER/CEO CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ed Lane Jessica Merriman EDITORIAL DIRECTOR CORRESPONDENTS Mark Green Stephanie Apple, Esther Zunker, BG Magazine is published by: Anne Sabatino Hardy, Kathie Stamps, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lane Communications Group Katheran Wasson, Zoya Tereshkova Kathie Stamps 201 East Main Street 14th Floor Lexington, KY 40507-2003 ADVISORY BOARD ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS [email protected] Stephanie Apple (Robert Half Management Resources) Dick Kelly Meredith Lane (realtor and former BG editor) Donna Hodsdon Nathan Brown (Bluegrass Capital Advisors) For more information and Vitale Buford (Stoll, Keenon, Ogden PLLC) CONTROLLER advertising rates contact: Myndall Coffman (Central Baptist Hospital Jeromie Kirk Phone: 859-244-3500 at Baptist Health) Jorge Gotuzzo (Alltech) DESIGN & PRODUCTION Please send subscription requests Hannah Huggins (W. Rogers Company) PJB Marketing to [email protected]. Rodney Jackson (Fayette County Schools) Harmony Little (Kentucky Community PRINTING, OUTPUT & PRE-PRESS SERVICES and Technical College System) BG Magazine corrects all significant errors Christa Marrillia (Keeneland) Publishers Printing Co. that are brought to the editors’ attention. Stephanie Shrewsbury (UK Tracy Farmer Center for the Environment) Lane Communications Group is a member of © 2013 Lane Communications Group All editorial material is fully protected and must not be reproduced in any manner without prior permission. bg I fall 2013 3 BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 3 10/29/13 12:02 PM new in the blue Powering the world Further solidifying Kentucky’s emerging role in the development of next generation batteries, NOHMs Technologies Inc. has chosen Lexington to locate its R&D, prod- uct development, business operations and a state-of-the-art research, manufacturing and product development facility for military, cell phone and electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries. The company plans to create up to 162 jobs and invest more than $5.3 million in the project, utilizing the Ken- From left, Nathan Ball, CEO of NOHMs Technologies Inc., tucky-Argonne Battery Manufacturing recently opened the company’s headquarters in Lexington and posed with Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear; Commerce Research and Development Center and Lexington CEO Bob Quick; University of Kentucky UK’s Spindletop Administration Building. President Eli Capilouto; and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. Founded in October 2010, NOHMs Technologies has developed a battery based on lithium-sulfur chemistry, with a vision to The Amazon Customer Service Center, commercialize the technology to revolutionize vehicle markets from spacecraft to electric nicknamed “Win,” is located on Rolling Hills Lane in Winchester. automobiles. NOHMs says its lithium-sulfur batteries can deliver enough energy at a cost low enough to allow mass commercialization of electric vehicles. Bezos in the Bluegrass Hilton on the horizon Amazon’s new 80,000-s.f. customer service NAI Isaac recently brokered the sale of 2.696 acres center opened in Winchester over the sum- of P-1 zoned land in the Nicholasville Road corri- mer, at an investment of more than $20 mil- dor to CVH Lexington LLC, which plans to construct lion by the Seattle-based company. The proj- a new Home 2 Suites by Hilton hotel. The land is ect will create more than 550 full-time jobs behind Trader Joe’s on Professional Heights Drive. and hundreds of seasonal jobs over the next few years, providing customer service and technical support for Amazon’s customers. Kentucky Wins! Donate your old Amazon has fulfillment centers in Lexington, Campbellsville, Louisville and Hebron. focuses on getting business attire expanded gaming Dress for Success is a worldwide nonprofit organization promoting the economic inde- on the ballot pendence of disadvantaged women by provid- A coalition of Kentucky business and com- ing them with professional attire, a network munity leaders recently launched Kentucky of support, and career development tools to Wins!, a grassroots effort focused on allowing help them become self-sufficient. New to the the public to vote on expanded gaming. By Bluegrass, Dress for Success Lexington is lo- 2015, the coalition notes, it is estimated that cated in Eastland Shopping Center. The space Kentuckians will export at least $527 mil- is large enough to house a boutique of donated lion in gaming revenues to casinos in nearby clothing from which clients can select profes- states, generating tax revenues in Indiana, Il- sional attire, as well as two dressing rooms, linois, Ohio and West Virginia, according to a career center with computers and other re- a 2011 Spectrum Gaming Group study. In the sources to help women with job coming months, the group — which repre- searches, storage for donated sents large corporations, small independent items, and office space for businesses, teachers, the equine industry and the executive director and local cities — will travel volunteer staff. Donations around the state pro- of suits and pro- Alex Krueger, Amazon’s Winchester site leader, moting the fessional outfits said the employees at the call center are what effort. in all sizes are make it special. “We have found tremendous welcome. talent in abundance in Winchester and we’re so proud to be a part of the community,” he said. 4 bg I fall 2013 BG FALL FINAL JM.indd 4 10/29/13 12:02 PM Get thee to KHP TripAdvisor has honored the Kentucky Horse Park in its 2013 Travelers’ Choice awards for attractions. The Horse Park made the list in the category of Top 25 Amusement Parks and Water Parks in the United States (12 of them are Disney properties in Orlando and Anaheim). This is the first year the Travelers’ Choice honors have been presented to attractions. TripAdvisor uses a pro- prietary algorithm to determine rankings based on the quantity, quality and frequency of reviews for any given property.