USINESS OCUS BOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. F APRIL 2016 VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE IV

Main Street Makeover: Midland, Main & More Local developers discuss projects & possibilities at Good Morning Bluegrass - See Page 14

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: & Lexington Recognized for Economic Development Activity @330 Series: Is Work Becoming a Pain in the Neck for You? EMERGE 2016 Conference Agenda The Club at Spindletop Hall Hosts Business Link on April 21st Sicily, Italy Trip Registration www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS

April 2016: Volume XXIV, Issue IV INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 4-5 Kentucky, Lexington Recognized for 2015 E.D. Project Activity Blue Grass Stockyards to Rebuild in Fayette County More Than A Bakery to Build Facility in Versailles

PUBLIC POLICY: Business Focus is published once a month for a total of 12 issues per year by Commerce 6 Legislative Update: Budget Process Continues as Session Nears End Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600

EVENTS: 2016 Chairman of the Board: Business Owners Advisory Board Enrollment Event Alan Stein, President & CEO SteinGroup, LLC 7-14 @330 Series: Is Work Becoming a Pain in the Neck? The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall Hosts Business Link Publisher: Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE Conference April 19th Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO International Trip: Sicily, Italy, September 17-23 Commerce Lexington Inc. The Great Day Race & Festival is Full Day of Fitness Editor: Mark E. Turner Good Morning BG: Main St. Projects & Possibilities Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader

GET CONNECTED: Subscriptions are available for $12 and are 15-19 Leadership Central Kentucky Visits Madison County included as a direct benefit of Commerce AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Mike Runyon Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Leadership Lex.: Economic Development Day Recap (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky. Leadership Lexington Class Projects Update Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Member Personnel Announcements & Awards Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Rates WHAT 2 WATCH 4 For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an account executive will contact you .

March 8th @330 Series The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall Personnel Updates Presents Strategies to Market & UK Federal Credit Union co- Submit your company’s awards and mile - Your Business On-Line sponsor Business Link April 21st stones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Personnel news might include promotions, additions, awards and milestones, recogni - tions and certifications and/or appointments. Information is published only as space per - mits.

April 27th Good Morning BG Forcht Bank Presents Main Street Makeover: Third Annual EMERGE Midland, Main & More Conference on April 19th

2 BUSINESS FOCUS APRIL 2016 Commerce Lexington Inc. Salutes its Top Investors (Updated March 2016)

Alltech Anthem Blue Cross & Baptist Health BB&T Bingham Greenebaum Central Bank & Trust Co. Columbia Gas of Community Trust Deirdre Lyons Blue Shield Lexington Heath Campbell Doll LLP Luther Deaton Jr. Kentucky Bank Director, Corporate Kennan Wethington William G. Sisson Regional President Job D. Turner, III Chairman, President & Herb Miller Larry Jones Image and Project Regional Vice President President/CEO Partner, Lexington CEO President President Management Office

Fifth Third Bank Forcht Bank Humana Kentucky Keeneland Association Kentucky American Kentucky Community Kentucky Eagle, Inc. Kentucky Employers’ Mark Boison Tucker Ballinger Jennifer Willis Bill Thomason Water & Technical College Ann Bakhaus Mutual Insurance City President President Market Vice President President/CEO Nick Rowe System (KCTCS) President Jon Stewart President Dr. Jay K. Box President & CEO President

KentuckyOne Health KU Lexington-Bluegrass City of Lexington Lexington Industrial Lexmark McBrayer, PNC Bank R.J. Corman Bruce Tassin David Freibert Association of Jim Gray Foundation International, Inc. McGinnis, Leslie & John Gohmann Railroad Group President, Director of External Realtors Mayor Robert Trimble Paul Rooke Kirkland, PLLC Regional President Craig King Saint Joseph Hospital Affairs Carl Tackett Dir., Distribution Chairman & CEO James H. Frazier, III President & Lexington Market President Operations, Managing Partner Leader Kentucky Utilities Co.

Stites & Harbison, Stoll Keenon Toyota Motor UK HealthCare University of U.S. Bank VisitLEX Windstream Wyatt, Tarrant & Your Community PLLC Ogden, PLLC Manufacturing, Dr. Michael Karpf Kentucky Perry Allen Mary Quinn Ramer Communications Combs, LLP Bank Greg Parsons P. Douglas Barr Kentucky, Inc. Executive VP for Dr. Eli Capilouto Region President President & CEO Barry Bishop J. Mark Burton Jeff Koonce Senior Executive Managing Director Wil James Health Affairs President Region VP, Partner-in-Charge Central Kentucky President Operations Market President

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s top or DIAMOND INVESTORS are member businesses and organizations investing $20,000 or greater annually in overall activities, including the Full Stride economic development campaign, membership dues, and event sponsorships.

APRIL 2016 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 Lexington and Kentucky Receive Top Economic Development Awards From Site Selection Magazine for 2015 Projects Kentucky has been awarded the Governor’s Cup for ters operations in Lexington. the second consecutive year by Site Selection Lexington also ranked as the #8 Top Mid-Sized Magazine. In order to qualify for the Governor’s Cup, Metro Area by Number of Projects, up from #16 in projects must meet one or more of the following: capi - 2014. Several projects were supported by Commerce tal investment of at least $1 million, creation of 50 or Lexington Inc., including Innovate Mattress Solutions’ more jobs, and at least 20,000 square feet of new floor headquarters relocation to Lexington, Belcan’s expan - space. Kentucky had 285 qualifying projects, up from sion of its engineering services, and CLARK Material 258 last year. Many of the capital projects in the Handling’s expansion of their manufacturing opera - Bluegrass Region helped Kentucky win the Governor’s Cup, including tions. In fact, last year Commerce Lexington Inc. helped nearly 40 com - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK), with a $124 million panies locate or expand in Lexington. These companies invested over investment and Valvoline’s $35 million investment in their headquar - $109 million and created over 970 jobs in the Bluegrass Region.

More Than A Bakery, LLC Blue Grass Stockyards to rebuild in Fayette County Lands in Bluegrass With $57.1 Lexington Mayor Jim Gray announced on February 26 that Blue Grass Stockyards, which lost its Lexington facility to a three-alarm fire on January 30, will rebuild on Ironworks Pike. The Million Investment & 310 Jobs new facility on Ironworks, which will be adjacent to the I-75 interchange, is designed for easy access for farmers. The Stockyards was previously located off Forbes Road, near Leestown. On February 26, Kentucky Governor Matt Mayor Gray said the business is very important to Lexington. “Blue Grass Stockyards is to Bevin announced that More Than A Bakery, LLC, cattle what Keeneland is to ,” Gray said. “It is the biggest cattle market group an extension of a century-old family business east of the Mississippi River. Because of its sales volume, it effectively sets the cattle price based in , plans to build a $57.1 million structure for the entire Eastern .” facility in Versailles. The company, affiliated with “Agriculture is a vital industry in Fayette County and Central Kentucky,” said Bob Quick, Richmond Baking Co., will employ 310 people and CCE, President & CEO, Commerce Lexington Inc. “The Blue Grass Stockyards is a signature produce cookies, crackers, and other items by marketplace for our thriving cattle industry. Today, we pay great respect to the Blue Grass contract for major food brands and retailers. Stockyards, as we show them our deep commitment to stay and grow in Fayette County.” More Than A Bakery also worked regionally in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Commerce Lexington Inc., and the Woodford County Economic Development Authority throughout the decision-making process. Assistance and leadership from these, and many other individuals and entities, helped the compa - ny make the location decision. “Many economic development projects, like Richmond Baking, can take years to be realized,” said Bob Quick, CCE, president and CEO of Commerce Lexington Inc. “Making the case for the Bluegrass Region, while competing against other top-notch regions is a real test of our eco - nomic development team’s skills and ability to sell a prospect a new home. Great job to our eco - Site Selectors Guild nomic development team!” Commerce Lexington Inc. recently participated in the Site Selectors Guild annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Site Selectors Guild is a group of the top 42 consultants in the nation.

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4 BUSINESS FOCUS APRIL 2016 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPARK Hosts Open Coffee Focused on Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship In mid-March, SPARK (formerly known as Lexington Venture Club) hosted an open coffee (pictured at left) at BroomWagon on lessons learned in entrepre - neurship. Nearly 40 attendees listened to four pan - elists on their experiences in entrepreneurship. The next event will take place in April. Learn more at www.sparklex.org .

By The Numbers: In 2016, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Popular "Info Exchange" workshop for corporate end users, site selection consultants, and eco - Development Division responded to calls from the fol - nomic development professionals. lowing:

New Business: 17 new prospects interested in Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) finding a new location or expanding operations Spring Professional Forum Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Companies: Our team attended the IAMC Spring Professional Forum March 12-16 in New 9 companies with potential expansions in Lexington Orleans, LA. The forum attracts major corporations, as well as the country’s top site Client Visits: 5 selection consultants, to an interactive conference. Networking is a large component Existing Business Visits: 42 of the forum and Commerce Lexington Inc. has the opportunity to market the Bluegrass Region to the key decision makers to corporations and consultants.

APRIL 2016 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY Budget Process Continues as Legislative Session Approaches Final Days Update By Andi Johnson, Commerce Lexington money than Governor Bevin to the state's budget Inc. Vice President of Public Policy reserve (i.e. rainy day) fund. At the time of publication, the Kentucky General The Governor and House Republicans criticized Assembly is in the final days of the 60-day legisla - the House proposal for relying too heavily on one- tive session. The top priority for the Governor and time, non-reoccurring money to pay for education legislature during the “long-session” occurring in and pension issues. even-numbered years is reaching agreement on the At press time for this issue, the Senate had not next two-year state budget including the state’s presented its proposal. However, the Senate is transportation investments. Governor Matt Bevin expected to present a more austere budget that and House and Senate Majority Caucus leaders more closely reflects the budget presented by have presented their respective budget proposals Governor Bevin. outlining priorities for investing Kentucky’s finan - This session, Commerce Lexington Inc. has been cial resources. advocating on behalf of our members on a variety Although these negotiations are never easy, the of public policy issues including public private part - state faces particularly difficult challenges related to nerships, felony expungement with proper safe - additional funding obligations that include the state guards, local option , right to work, work - employee pension systems, Kentucky Teachers ers compensation, hospitality modernization, the Retirement System (KTRS), regular renovation and expansion of the Lexington growth in addition to the new expansion as well as Convention Center and many more. A more student growth in K-12 education and corrections detailed update will be provided in the May edition costs. Despite modest projected revenue growth, of Business Focus upon the conclusion of the these cost obligations exceed any of the new forecasted revenues for the Session. entire biennium by more than $500 million. From March 30th through April 10th, the General Assembly recesses In January, the Governor proposed spending cuts across most state while the Governor considers legislative vetoes. If necessary, lawmakers agencies but did not recommend any tax increases. He also prioritized may return to Frankfort on April 11-12 to consider veto overrides and and reallocated state dollars to the pension systems, K-12 education, final adjournment. workforce development, social workers and law enforcement. Specific to Lexington, Governor Bevin provided $60 million in state funding for an CONTACT: investment partnership with the City of Lexington to help with the reno - If you have questions about a bill or issue, contact Andi Johnson, vation and expansion of the Lexington Convention Center. Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Vice President of Public Policy, at (859) 226- In mid-March, House Democrat leaders presented a budget bill that 1614 or [email protected] . differed from the Governor's budget largely in that it restored cuts to state universities, various programs for public schools, and some state agencies. It also provided work-ready scholarships for students attend - ing community and technical college and eliminated the $100 million for Upcoming Event Focuses on workforce development. Like the Governor's proposal, the House budg - et fully funds the actuarially required contributions to the public pension Health Care Impact on Employers systems. The House budget identified $268 million more than the The Health Enterprises Network - an affiliate of Governor by using the most optimistic end-of-the-range forecasting for Greater Louisville Inc. - will host an event that fea - state revenues; $500 million in one-time surplus swept from the Public tures Katie Mahoney, Executive Director of Health Employee Health Insurance Trust Fund (which the Governor wanted to Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on put in a permanent fund for future pension issues) and by diverting less Thursday, April 21 , from 8:00-11:00 a.m. (program from 9:00-10:30 a.m.) at Kentucky State University’s Student Center Ballroom (400 East Main Street, Frankfort). Ms. Mahoney has more KATIE MAHONEY than 14 years of healthcare experience in hospitals and health plan opera - tions as well as health policy. During her presen - tation, Mahoney will share the latest the ACA has in store for healthcare and non-healthcare employers, the state of the healthcare industry in 2016, and address Medicaid expansion, employer mandates, and implications of a new President. General admission is $50 per person. Register on-line at www.HealthEnterprisesNetwork.com or by e-mail to register@HealthEnterprises Network.com .

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FRIDAY , M AY 13, 2016 | 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E AST MAIN ST.) Are You a Small Business Owner? Are You Looking for Guidance in Today’s Tough Environment? The Business Owners Advisory Boards Can Help If you've ever needed advice or guidance Group placements for Commerce as a business owner and didn't know where Lexington Inc. business members are to turn, Commerce Lexington Inc. has a made twice per year for the various boards. BOAB Groups Helping valuable, no cost solution for you. Various Since the goal is for members to make a groups called the Business Owners long-term commitment to the groups, the Small Business Owners Although interaction with fellow Commerce Advisory Board (BOAB) meet monthly to twice-a-year placement process helps to Lexington Inc. members is always good for busi - assist in problem-solving through discus - facilitate a more effective assimilation of ness - BOAB is not designed as a networking or sion with other business owners to help in new members into the groups. This leads group. Each board is made up of eight busi - analyzing current or future direction, and upcoming Enrollment Event will enable ness owners with similar concerns, but who are also provide an avenue for personal members to meet other group participants NOT in direct competition with each other. There growth. and ask questions, learn more about this is NO CHARGE to participate in this program, If you're interested in the Business free program in general, and even sign up which is open only to Commerce Lexington mem - Owners Advisory Board through to become a member of a Business Owner bers. Board members commit to meet on a Commerce Lexington Inc., now is your Advisory Board. monthly basis for two to three hours per meeting, opportunity to learn more about the pro - and each group sets its own agenda. The boards gram and to become active in one of the RSVP FOR THIS EVENT: offer encouragement and sound business advice groups. In this present business environ - To RSVP, e-mail to Liz Bennett at for tackling the day-to-day challenges faced by ment, business owners need to know that a [email protected] or visit business owners. Meetings are structured to support structure exists to help them. An www.CommerceLexington.com . There is no include speakers on various business topics, guid - "ENROLLMENT EVENT ” will be held on charge to attend this Commerce Lexington ance on goal setting, marketing planning, as well Friday, May 13 , from 7:30-9:00 a.m., at Inc. MEMBERS’ ONLY informational event. as assisting with your individual business issues. Commerce Lexington Inc.’s first floor con - ference room (330 East Main Street).

SPARK Ignite Pitch Competition is April 13th at UK Venture Studio

SPARK (formerly Lexington Venture Club) will be holding its first Ignite Pitch Competition on Wednesday, April 13 , from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the UK Venture Studio (UK Gatton College of Business & Economics), where up to ten companies/individuals from the Bluegrass Region will be pitching their idea or technology/product to a panel of experienced angel investors. The first place winner will be awarded $1,000, while the second place team will receive $500. Come join us for a light lunch and cheer on these teams as they com - pete for top prize money. The cost to attend is $10 per person, and reg - istration and payment is required in advance to attend. Seating is limited to 50 people. Presentations will begin promptly at 12:15, and no one will be allowed to enter the Venture Studio once the competition begins. To regsiter to attend this event, visit http://sparkignitepitch.eventbrite.com .

LEAD SPONSORS: Commonwealth Seed Capital & the Lexington Office of the Kentucky Innovation Network/Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship.

SPONSORED BY: Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Bluegrass Angels, Central Bank, Chrysalis Ventures, Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development, UK Coldstream Research Campus, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky Highlands Innovation Center, Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation, Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP, Stites & Harbison

APRIL 2016 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS

TUESDAY , A PRIL 12, 2016 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN ST. - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) April @330 Series: Is Work Becoming a Pain in the Neck for You? Learn how to combine ergonomics & wellness to increase the health of your business

While most of the @330 coach at Stivers Strength & PRESENTED BY : Series events aim to improve Wellness, will be on hand to the ‘health’ of your business, educate attendees on worksta - the next Commerce Lexington tion mechanics, body mechan - Inc. @330 event presented by ics, and preventative mainte - Manpower of Central nance that can reduce health Kentucky on Tuesday, April care costs, illness, and pain. 12 , from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at This approach goes hand-in- Commerce Lexington’s first hand with wellness in the work - floor conference room will place, where introducing exer - BRYON M. ARENA NATHAN STIVERS help you learn how to improve cises, simple movements, and GOLD SPONSORS your personal health in the easy diet tips can change the Alliance Financial Planning, LLC workplace - which if successful can reduce health dynamics of your health. Dickinson Wright PLLC care costs for your business. Lynn Imaging & Monster Color People in the U.S. spend about $86 billion dollars ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Newk’s annually to treat back and neck pain, with much of it Bryon Arena is a Lexington-based Chiropractor SteinGroup, LLC caused by one-time injuries, lack of motion, or repet - who is using his skills and education to not only TravelHost of the Bluegrass itive motion in the workplace. Studying how people treat physical ailments, but the person as a whole. U.S. Bank perform their daily duties and tasks can show what “Wellness with a Purpose,” the tagline for Arena Windstream Communications injuries can ultimately be prevented. Chiropractic, PLLC, is also the approach used for Bryon Arena , a chiropractor with Arena treatment of all of who seek out his care. Nathan Chiropractic, and Nathan Stivers , owner and head Stivers is the owner and head coach at Stivers Strength & Wellness. He has learned from some of the best strength and conditioning profession - als, nutrition/wellness coaches and movement experts in the business and has made it his per - sonal mission to bring this knowledge to all those 3008 Atkinson Avenue seeking increased strength and health. Lexington, KY 40509 ABOUT THE @330 SERIES: 859-273-1549 The @330 events provide a topical presentation that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, business www.energyinsuranceagency.com Hamburg area owners and business professionals. They also allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, share best practices, and work through challenges. For 32 years , Energy has been helping our clients sleep at night... What keeps you awake? 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) ACA - : Rates, Reporting, Compliance? 226-1615 or lbennett @commercelexington.com .

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Cyber Liability: Do I Need It? What Does It Cover? Cost? Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Where: Commerce Lexington Inc. (330 East Safety Programs, Loss Prevention? We Can Help! Main St., First Floor conference room) TO RSVP: @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington members at no charge. Energy and FCCI partner to give you However, please register prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or the right coverage at the right price. [email protected] .

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THURSDAY , A PRIL 21, 2016 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | T HE CLUB AT UK’ S SPINDLETOP HALL (3414 I RON WORKS PIKE ) The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall Hosts Springtime Business Link April 21st As the warmer weather approaches, Commerce Lexington Inc. has the perfect opportunity for you to “bloom” new business leads and connect CO -SPONSORED BY : with other business professionals or colleagues at the next Business Link after-hours networking event. On Thursday, April 21 , The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall and the 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 ATTEND: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non- members (payable at the door). Members of Lexington Forum can also attend for CLX mem - ber rate of $5 per person. ON-LINE REGISTRATION: You can also pre-register for Business Link events on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com . Online registration closes the day before the event. As always, you may still pay at the door. If registering online, pick up your beverage ticket at the regis - tration table on the evening of the event. 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.

Lexington Rescue Mission to be Featured at April Business Link The Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event on Thursday, April 21 , at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike) will spotlight the Lexington Rescue Mission , which was started in 2001 by Jim and Becky Connell as a ministry to the poor and homeless. Last year, the Lexington Rescue Mission served around 42,000 meals, pre - vented 80 families from having their utili - ties disconnected, and an additional 82 families from being evicted. Find out more on-line at www.lexingtonrescue.org .

APRIL 2016 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 EMERGE 2016

TUESDAY , A PRIL 19, 2016 | 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | L EXINGTON CENTER (T HOROUGHBRED BALLROOM ) Forcht Bank Presents Third Annual EMERGE Conference on April 19th An outgrowth of a past Commerce Lexington Inc. PRESENTED BY : Leadership Visit, the third annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will engage the next genera - tion leaders of Central Kentucky, connecting young pro - fessionals to each other and to the community. The con - ference will take place on Tuesday, April 19 , at Lexington Center’s Ballroom, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Forecastle Festival and The Forecastle Foundation. A This full-day conference offers networking, as well as session entitled “Don’t Just Survive: Thrive! Overcoming education through breakout sessions in the areas of pro - Adversity” will feature Congressional Medal of Honor fessional development, personal growth, and investing LUNCHEON SPONSOR recipient Dakota Meyer . in the community. Leading the way will be keynote Community Trust Bank speaker Paul Wesselmann - The Ripples Guy , an educa - tor, writer, and founder of UnleashRipples, an experi - TO REGISTER: RECEPTION SPONSOR ment in nurturing kindness that reaches over 30,000 The cost to attend the conference is $125 per person Dinsmore & Shohl people every Monday morning. for Commerce Lexington Inc. members and $149 for The conference luncheon will feature an entrepreneur non-members, and includes a full-day program, GOLD SPONSORS panel with Alex Frommeyer , co-founder and CEO of lunch, keynote speaker, and reception. To register, Associations International BEAM Dental, Alli Truttmann , founder and CEO of visit www.emergelexington.com or e-mail to Your Community Bank Wicked Sheets, and JK McKnight , founder of The [email protected].

SILVER SPONSORS ADCOLOR, INC. View the Full Agenda & Event Information at www.EmergeLexington.com Big Ass Solutions Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance Top Marketing Group

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Hurst Business Supply & Furniture PAUL WESSELMANN Solutions THE RIPPLES GUY SIGNAGE SPONSOR An educator, writer, and founder of UnleashRipples with degrees in psychology Randstad and higher education, Paul Wesselmann’s keynotes and trainings have captivat - ed teams at hundreds of organizations around North America. Paul believes his SPECIAL THANKS purpose on this planet is to help people more consistently bring their best A Cup of Common Wealth selves to work and life.

LUNCHEON ENTREPRENEUR PANEL

ALEX FROMMEYER Co-founder and CEO of Beam Dental, a Columbus, OH-based, dental insurance company rethinking dental care from the ground up.

JK MCKNIGHT A writer, musician, producer, fundraiser and environmental activist, JK McKnight is the founder of The Forecastle Festival and The Forecastle Foundation.

ALLI TRUTTMANN Founder and CEO of Wicked Sheets. In 2012, Alli won the Louisville Venture Connectors "Venture Sharks" pitch competition for Wicked Sheets.

This panel moderated by Coach Colene Elridge .

10 BUSINESS FOCUS APRIL 2016 EMERGE 2016 EMERGE BREAKOUT SESSIONS KEY: PERSONAL GROWTH INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: MENTORSHIP AS A PROFESSIONAL BRANDING THE BLUEGRASS COLLABORATE: IT'S THE BEST DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Kate Horning (Sante Cellars Wine), CAREER MOVE YOU CAN MAKE Glenn Leveridge (Central Bank & Trust Co.), Whit Hiler (Kentucky For Kentucky, Thomas Lesser (Big Ass Solutions). Warren Rogers (W. Rogers Company), and Cornett Advertising), Mindy Rohr Tracey Dunn (Transylvania University); (Love, Lexington), and Bianca Moderated by Allen McDaniel (Lexington Spriggs (Affrilachian Poet); Clinic Foundation). Moderated by Mary Quinn Ramer (VisitLEX).

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: RUNNING FOR OFFICE: RESPONSIBLE INFILL AND WORK + LIFE = BALANCE HOW TO BECOME A LEADER REDEVELOPMENT: ENSURING Renee Jackson Shepard (Downtown Scott Jennings (RunSwitch PR), THAT REDEVELOPMENT IS Lexington Corp.), Laci Poulter (Lexington Clare Bresnahan (Should She Run), 'SMART' DEVELOPMENT Clinic), Larry Forester (Cumberland Valley and Jennifer Moore (Emerge KY); Council Member James Brown (City of National Bank), and Tiffany Fleming (U.S. Moderated by Bob Babbage Lexington), Van Meter Pettit (VMP Attorney's Office); Moderated by Chapman (Babbage Cofounder). Architects), Phil Holoubek (LRC), and Hopkins (Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC). Holly Wiedemann (AU Associates); Moderated by Jonathan Hollinger (City of Lexington).

BREAKOUT SESSION 3: DON'T JUST SURVIVE - THRIVE! LEXINGTON - A UNIVERSITY UNLOCK THE SECRET TO MORE OVERCOMING ADVERSITY CITY... NOW WHAT? EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Dakota Meyer, Congressional Medal of Melody Flowers (University of Dotti Berry, CEO of Training2Transform Honor Recipient. Kentucky), Drura Parrish (MakeTime Global Enterprises, EPIC Connections. Inc.), and Donald Mason (Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center); Moderated by Scott Shapiro (Mayor Jim Gray's Office).

EPIC FINALE WITH RECEPTION SPONSORED BY

PAUL WESSELMANN - THE RIPPLES GUY Making Today Count: Transforming Today's Energy Into Tomorrow's Success! We've held back a few surprises until the very end, so be sure to rush into the closing session where our opening speaker, The Ripples Guy, will close out our day with a story that you won't ever forget. Ever!

#emergelex APRIL 2016 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 EVENTS Sicily, Italy

SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2016 Commerce Lexington Inc. 2016 International Trip to Take Travelers to Italy Commerce Lexington Inc. is continuing its annual offering of a unique international travel opportunity for its members and the general pub - lic. Over the last few years, Commerce Lexington Inc. has led groups to China, Cuba, Vietnam & Cambodia, Dubai, and Croatia. In 2016, CLX is offering yet another attractive destination, which will enable travelers to experience a unique inter - national adventure like no other. Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering with Central Holidays for a nine-day, seven night trip to Sicily, Italy, from September 17-23 , with an option - al trip extension to Malta until September 25th. This trip includes stops in Palermo, Taormina along the Sicilian coast, Agrigento, with optional tours to Cefalu, Marsala, Mount Etna (Europe’s largest active volcano), Syracuse, and Messina, with an optional extension to Malta and its capital city of Valletta. Some of the sights you’ll see on this once-in- a-lifetime opportunity include such picturesque attractions as Cappella Palatina, the Benedictine Abbey, Sicily’s colorful markets, Monreale and its cathedral complex dedicated to Santa Maria Nuova, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a visit to the Greek Theater built in the 3rd Centry B.C., and much more.

TO REGISTER: The early-bird cost of this nine-day, seven-night trip is $3,899 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, or $3,999 per person for non-mem - bers, and includes hotels, some meals, day trips and airfare from Cincinnati. This early-bird pricing is available until April 29, 2016 , after which time, the rate increases by $100. For a more detailed trip itinerary and registration information, visit www.CommerceLexington.com or contact Katie Hardwick at khardwick@Commerce Lexington.com.

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SATURDAY , M AY 14, 2016 | K ENTUCKY HORSE PARK The Great Day Race & Festival Features Full Day of Fitness, Music & Fun Commerce Lexington to Present “Chamber Champions Cup” During Steeplechase Obstacle Course

The Great Day Race & Festival has joined forces with the Great American Fitness Challenge (GAFC) to present a full-day of races, Register family-friendly activities, food, local craft beer Think your company has what it takes to and live music to create Lexington’s newest win the Chamber Champions Cup? spring race and festival experience. An expand - Register your corporate team now for the ed event from the 2015 GAFC, The Great Day Steeplechase Obstacle Course Challenge Race & Fest brings racers, families and friends to the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, May 14 , at www.greatdayfest.com . from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate fitness and fun for athletes at all levels. The event offers the rigor and beauty of the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-class equestrian course to racers through its 5K, 10K, and Steeplechase Obstacle Course Challenge. The 10K race, beginning at 10:00 a.m., is a challeng - ing road race through the Kentucky Horse Park designed for adventurous racers elevating their training for future courses. The 5K, beginning at 11:00 a.m., features a marked course created for individuals, teams, and families looking for something more than your typical 5K race. The Steeplechase Obstacle Course Challenge begins in waves at 11:00 a.m. and rolls through the Park’s equestrian steeplechase course The inaugural “Chamber Champions Cup,” presented by Commerce Lexington Inc., will be awarded to the winning team competing in the 2016 Steeplechase Obstacle Course Challenge. Bob Quick, President & CEO of Commerce Lexington Inc., said, “We are very excited to be a part of this ‘Great Day’ of fitness and fun, as we challenge the regional business community and Commerce Lexington Inc. members to partici - pate in an obstacle course challenge. It is our belief that healthy and active employees help make families, businesses and communities stronger by reducing health care costs. It will be my honor to present the first Champions Cup to the winning corporate team.” The Steeplechase Challenge, a part of the Great American Fitness Challenge, is a one-of-a- kind, 5k Equestrian-themed obstacle course, sure to bring excitement, fun and fitness to Lexington. Great Day Race teams of five mem - bers or more will compete for the Champions Cup and be recognized as Central Kentucky’s “Most Fit Business” for 2016. “We are excited to have Commerce Lexington Inc. as a part of this community event with the Champions Cup to highlight those companies who have placed a focus on fitness,” said Rick Ford, Great Day Race and Fest organizer.

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WEDNESDAY , A PRIL 27, 2016 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | H ILTON LEXINGTON DOWNTOWN (369 W EST VINE STREET ) Good Morning BG Highlights Main Street Makeover: Midland, Main & More It’s often said that a downtown is the ‘heart’ of PRESENTED BY : a city. After all, the downtown is a reflection of the fabric of a city – its history, its evolution, its inno - vation, its progress, and its people. Visitors’ impressions of a city are many times derived by the energy of that city’s downtown. While many suburban areas positively impact GOLD SPONSORS Lexington, all roads lead to the downtown. It’s a TravelHost of the Bluegrass space where people gather together to have fun, WUKY 91.3 FM make their voices heard, develop ideas, contribute to the economy, and be creative. In short, Main SILVER SPONSORS Street symbolizes the excitement of what a city is During this interactive event, we’ll hear about key Main Street projects and possibilities from C-Forward, Inc. and the hope for what it can become. local developers Phil Holoubek (Lexington’s Real Kentucky Utilities Co. Downtown Lexington has seen quite a transfor - mation in recent years. In fact, the downtown that Estate Company) and Dudley Webb (The Webb SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS you see today looks vastly different than that Companies), as well as representatives from the Cumberland Valley National Bank which existed just a decade ago. The next 21c Museum Hotel and the Lexington Convention Center . Hurst Business Supply & Commerce Lexington Inc. interactive Good Furniture Solutions Morning Bluegrass event presented by Fifth Third TO REGISTER: Missing Link Managed I.T., LLC Bank on Wednesday, April 27 , from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Lexington Downtown (369 West Vine The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass Thompson Catering & Special Events Street) will provide insight from those directly event is $25 per person for Commerce Lexington involved in our Main Street Makeover: Midland, Inc. members and $35 for non-members. To reg - Main and More . ister, e-mail to [email protected] or register on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com.

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Leadership Central Kentucky Class Studies AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Community Preparedness Madison County Mike Runyon, Missing Link Article by Bradley Stevenson, Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc. Managed I.T. The Leadership Central Kentucky day in February was Mike Runyon themed “Community Preparedness” and began on the PRESENTED BY : campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Madison Phone: (859) 285-0514 County. The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice [email protected] Training facility was our host for the morning, where we www.MissingLinkIT.com kicked off our day. The class was welcomed by David Stone, Leadership About MIke Runyon: After about Madison County Board Chair and Leadership Central PLATINUM SPONSOR : 20 years away from the Bluegrass, Kentucky Board member, along with Donna Haney with Lexington-native Mike Runyon Central Bank in Madison County and also a 2015 returned home in 1999 mostly to MIKE RUNYON Leadership Central Kentucky graduate. After a brief wel - help care for an ailing grandmoth - come and introduction, David Stone provided an overview er, but also to be closer to family of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training and assist in planting a church called The Lexington Church. (DOCJT) and the key role it plays in the training and devel - GOLD SPONSOR : opment of peace officers throughout Kentucky. DOCJT in Keeneland About His Career: Before beginning at Missing Link I.T. Richmond is the primary training facility for these officers in 2006, Mike spent time working at Lexmark, as a secu - in the state but other training sites exist in counties like SILVER SPONSORS : rity contractor for the federal government, and in the U.S. Fayette and Jefferson. Army with a portion as a counterintelligence agent. Mike After the presentation at DOCJT, the class headed to Ale-8-One said that there are attributes that he gained in the Army the EKU Center for the Arts. For many in the class, this Kentucky Bank that translate well to the managed services approach - was the first visit to this beautiful facility. The Executive trust, honesty, attention to detail, and reliability. Director of the facility, Joel Aalberts, welcomed the class LUNCH SPONSOR : and provided both a history and tour of the facility. The About Serving as an Ambassador: “Being an facility plays host to many shows throughout the year. A Leadership Madison Ambassador is rewarding on so many levels,” said few of the shows this year include Video Games Live, An County Mike. “We are called on to attend ribbon cuttings and Evening With Styx, IdeaFestival, Hal Holbrook in “Mark grand openings, serve at special events, and meet Twain Tonight,” Blue Man Group, and many more. The center’s main auditorium with new and existing members. And, of course the has a capacity to seat 2,000 for each show. The facility is rented out to various referral business is priceless!” groups, including schools throughout the region and state. Next, the class went to Central Bank to spend the remainder of the day with Dr. Read More About Our Ambassadors at Virgil Grant. After lunch, we jumped right into an afternoon leadership development www.CommerceLexington.com > Connect > workshop with Dr. Grant. The workshop dealt with coaching and leadership. Dr. Volunteer Opportunities Grant provided a great overview of coaching (and the difference between coaching, mentoring and consulting). The group was able to participate in a “live” coaching opportunity in groups of three to practice the role of coaching in leadership. This coaching opportunity proved to be very valu - able to the class. Dr. Grant provided each class member with a coaching tool guide to help with the daily leadership roles of the class members. The class ended the day at Madison County’s Emergency Operations Management Agency. An overview of the Bluegrass Army Depot was presented by staff at the agency. This was one of the agency’s first days in their newly-renovated building. While many of the various agen - cies that are housed (or will be housed) in the agency were not yet there, a tour of the facility showed the space for each agency and the roles each would play in the com - munity. Fire and Rescue and Emergency 911 are two of the agencies located in the facility.

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Leadership Lexington Learns About Local Economic Development Process

2015-16 CLASS PRESENTED BY : Article by Bill Bickford, Good Foods Co-Op and amenities. Not content to simply be an excep - In March, the 2015-2016 Leadership Lexington tional hotel, 21c is also a museum, featuring a rotat - class was treated to a full day at the brand new 21c ing program of innovative and thought-provoking Museum Hotel, where the focus was on economic exhibitions in every room, hallway, and common development. area, in addition to site-specific, commissioned The opening panel of the day focused on work - installations. force development. A key focus was the high After lunch, another panel focused on business - demand for middle-skill or middle-wage workers - es that have relocated to Lexington or expanded PLATINUM SPONSOR : those primarily requiring Associates Degrees or cer - operations here. Representatives from Innovative tifications - relative to supply and how government, Mattress Solutions, Blue Star Plastics, Space Tango, colleges and universities, and private enterprise can and Hydra discussed what makes Lexington an partner to fill this need. A successful example is a attractive location to do business and what advan - partnership between Toyota and BCTC, which have tages it presents over other potential locations. come together to help train and grow technicians In preparation for our final activity, staff from from Toyota’s existing staff. This program has since LFUCG, Commerce Lexington Inc., and the BRONZE SPONSORS : been expanded by BCTC to include several other Bluegrass Small Business Development Center dis - area employers, with the curriculum continually cussed the process of attracting business to our Kentucky Utilities Co. evolving to meet these employers’ needs. region, as well as fostering the growth of home - Sleep Outfitters The second panel of the day discussed pressures grown businesses. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and barriers on economic development in Fayette To conclude the day, the class participated in an Kentucky, Inc. County. A common theme was the delicate balance Economic Development Simulation in which we TravelHost of the Bluegrass between preserving the farms and open space that were split into six teams. Three teams represented give our community its defining character, while fictional communities hoping to attract new busi - also ensuring sufficient space is available for devel - nesses: University City, Outlying Metro County, and FOOD SPONSORS : opment to maintain economic growth. The focal Airport City. The remaining three teams represent - point of this issue’s tension is the Urban Service ed companies looking to relocate and seeking the Sleep Outfitters Boundary and the relative lack of land available with - most advantageous location for their unique needs. Stites & Harbison, PLLC in it for commercial development compared to After two rounds of site visits and negotiations over other comparable cities. The presence of economic incentives and other ways the communi - CentrePointe directly across the street presented an ties could meet the companies’ needs, the three opportunity to discuss the challenges, costs, and company teams announced their decisions. benefits of developing open land versus redevelop - This exercise was a fun way for the class to apply ment in a denser urban environment. what they had learned throughout the day and to Read Leadership Youth Before lunch, the class toured Lexington’s newest understand the work that the partners of the Recap On-Line at downtown hotel. The 21c Museum Hotel is an 88- Bluegrass Business Development Partnership (City room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, of Lexington, Commerce Lexington Inc., and www.Leadership and home to Lockbox restaurant and bar. The hotel University of Kentucky) do each day to ensure that Lexington.com has retained many features of the original building the Bluegrass Region continues to become more while also adding contemporary upscale features prosperous and thrive for years to come.

2016-17 Leadership Lexington Applications Available Starting April 15th

Applications are available for the 2016-17 Leadership Lexington pro - l Broaden their perspectives and understanding; gram, beginning Friday, April 15th. This leadership development l Build friendships and working relationships with class members; program is sponsored by Commerce Lexington Inc. and directed l Give back to the community through participation in group projects. toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. Since 1979, this popular program has been giving participants the oppor - Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligi - tunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges ble to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed it faces by meeting with and learning from our leaders. by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington Inc. LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO: The deadline to return applications for the 2016- l Gain exposure to current issues and developments; l Visit local sites and facilities; 17 program is Monday, May 16, 2016. Download l Meet local and state leaders; an application at www.leadershiplexington.com. l Develop and expand network of contacts;

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Serving the Community: Leadership Lexington Class Projects Update

The class project is the crucible where Leadership Lexington class mem - Beginning in the Bluegrass is also currently working on offering a Spanish bers practice and apply leadership skills in a small-group experience, while language edition of the brochure, expanding the geographic scope of the working on a community project. They work with community leaders, gain project to surrounding counties, and establishing an online forum on the in-depth understanding of community organizations and/or community project’s website. needs and make a positive difference in the lives of others. The experi - ence also serves as a litmus test for success for individual class members Group Leader: Brian Chellgren. and the project groups. Below is a summary of class projects from the cur - Group Members: Emily Downey, Tiffany DuPontNovak, Lisa Greer, David rent 2015-16 program year. The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association Lyons, Allen McDaniel, Townsend Miller, Matt Parsons, Dovonna Saier, and has also provided some financial support for each project. Tyler White. 100 Hands for Douglass Park heART In celebration of Douglass While Lexington is home to a Park’s centennial anniversary, vibrant arts culture, there are still the 100 Hands project is ded - many unique voices that do not icated to taking back one of have a platform for sharing ideas. Lexington’s most historic Working in conjunction with parks. This project is built organizations and individuals around three central themes: from within the Lexington arts ReVitalize, ReEnergize, and community, heART seeks to pro - ReEngage. Through revitaliz - vide a creative outlet for amateur ing the park’s equipment and artists from the special needs amenities, re-energizing people to use the park, and re-engaging those in community and to recognize their talents and ideas. This will be achieved the community to promote a more positive image for the park and its sur - through a juried visual arts competition for disabled adults ages 16+ and a roundings, 100 Hands seeks to ultimately provide a safer and more appeal - recognition ceremony to be held at BCTC’s Newtown Campus on Sunday, ing area for the children, parents, and members of the community, and to May 15 , from 2-4 p.m. to present prizes to top artists. improve the park to meet the community’s recreational needs. The project will culminate with a field day on May 20 for the children and parents of Group Leader: Meg Ellen Phillips. Booker T. Washington Elementary. To accomplish this, the group has been Group Members: Bill Bickford, Michelle Deans, Allie Hembree, Mark allocated $150,000 by Councilman James Brown from a city budget surplus Mahan, Mary Ellis Patton, and Tina Pugel. to pay for new playground equipment, and is currently working to raise addi - tional funding for further amenities including two soccer goals and for park RAISE beautification. Additionally, the group is working with Lexington Parks and RAISE (Resource for Recreation, Lexington Police Department, the Arbor Grove Homeowners Advancement & Association, the Georgetown Street Neighborhood Association, and teach - Innovation in STEM ers at Booker T. Washington Elementary to once again make Douglass Park Education) is a communi - a source of pride and civic engagement for generations to come. ty initiative led by Leadership Lexington par - Group Leaders: Melissa Murphy and Brian Maynard. ticipants with a dream of Group Members: Todd Bivins, Christina Briggs, Greg Brown, Jennifer exposing at-risk middle Buntin, Kate Hardy, Marshall Hixson, Allison Huck, Andi Johnson, Molly school students to the Katen, Ben Keller, Glenn Means, Christian Motley, Donnie Niehaus, Nan exciting world of STEM Plummer, Mya Price, Bryan Raisor, Risa Richardson, Joe Ross, and Hunter (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The project team hopes to Stout. eliminate economic barriers for disadvantaged youth to enter the STEM fields by providing STEM summer camp scholarships to economically dis - Beginning in the Bluegrass advantaged youth in Fayette County. RAISE is working with Crawford Beginning in the Bluegrass Middle School to identify students who would benefit from attending STEM aims to provide a compre - summer camp through the scholarship program, which would include hensive list of resources offer - camp registration, transportation and lunch. Beyond raising the aptitude ing education and hope to and competence of middle school youth in STEM academics, RAISE camp caregivers of children with participants will be mentored by professionals in their field of interest to stay developmental delay. This engaged in their pursuit of a STEM education and career. includes the creation of a comprehensive brochure to Group Leader: Jana Syrcle. be distributed to physicians Group Members: Sandra Bastin, Erica Bordes, Jim Francis, Tim Hahn, and schools throughout Chase Hall, Jordan Parker, Alan Sutherland, Charlie Sword, Megan Walker, Lexington, as well as the and Ralph Whitley. maintenance of a website (beginninginthebluegrass.info) and a social media presence via Facebook.

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Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of February 19, through March 21, 2016

Biederman Real Estate & Cogitools Software Going Places Travel NiceNPan Auctioneers Computer Consultants-Designers/ Travel Agencies Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Real Estate Solutions Marti Lombardo, Owner Edip Elitas, Owner Tom Biederman, Broker-Auctioneer Ronald Northrip, President 215 E. Main Street 547 South Limestone 1076 Wellington Way 333 E. Short Street, Suite 120 Georgetown, KY 40324 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40513 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (502) 863-9831 Phone: (859) 243-9999 Phone: (859) 277-2030 Phone: (859) 227-3693 www.weplantrips.com www.nicenpan.com www.biedermanrealestate.com http://cogitools.com Kerr Brothers Funeral Home Oram's Florist LLC BurgerFi CV Sciences, Inc. Funeral Directors/Funeral Homes Florists Restaurants Manufacturers-Products Virginia Kerr Zoller, Marketing Anne Oram, Owner Brent Slack, General Manager Josh Hendrix, Business Development 463 East Main Street 825 Euclid Avenue 141 Rojay Drive #110 501 W. 6th Street, Suite 250 Lexington, KY 40507-1568 Lexington, KY 40502 Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 252-6767 Phone: (859) 266-2181 Phone: (859) 271-2747 Phone: (843) 754-2367 www.kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com www.oramflowers.com www.burgerfi.com www.cvsciences.com Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - South Our House at the Pinnacle, Inc. Carpet One Empower Professional Life & Funeral Directors/Funeral Homes Childcare/Daycare/Education Center Carpet & Rug Dealers Health Coach Virginia Kerr Zoller, Marketing Tammy Altschul, Owner Carrie Patterson, Vice-President Health & Wellness 3421 Harrodsburg Road 4269 Saron Drive 390 East New Circle Road Lela Cates, Owner Lexington, KY 40513 Lexington, KY 40515 Lexington, KY 40505 1281 Village Drive, A1 Phone: (859) 252-6767 Phone: (859) 245-0123 Phone: (859) 253-0004 Lexington, KY 40504 www.kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com www.ourhouseatthepinnacle.com www.carpetonelex.com Phone: (509) 322-6060 www.mpoweringlifecoach.com Kinnucan's Specialty Outfitters Silvestri Real Estate, LLC Retailers Real Estate Commercial Stephanie Garner, Marketing Director Ken Silvestri, President P.O. Box 1029 444 E. Main Street, Ste 102 Auburn, AL 36830 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (334) 887-6189 Phone: (859) 621-5543 www.kinnucans.com The Whiting-Turner Contracting Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm Company Retirement Communities Construction Jacqueline Kennedy, Director of Eli Griggs, Project Manager Sales and Marketing 141 Leader Avenue 2700 Man O' War Boulevard Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40515 Phone: (404) 427-4460 Phone: (859) 537-1123 www.whiting-turner.com www.legacyreserveky.com

Lockaby PLLC Attorneys Matthew Lockaby, Managing Partner 1795 Way, Suite 4207 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 263-7884

Nicholas A. Loiacono Individuals

Man O' War Golf Golf Instruction Tyler VanHoose 1201 Man O' War Boulevard Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 259-4653 www.manowargolf.com

18 BUSINESS FOCUS APRIL 2016 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. promoted John J. Hospice of the Bluegrass announced its board offi - The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board Deans “J.J.” to chief credit officer. cers for 2016: Chair – Eric Frankl (Bluegrass Airport; welcomed LFUCG Council Member Russ Hensley Vice Chair – Nana Mensah (Xports, Inc.); Treasurer and Don Mosier as new members, replacing outgo - Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP recently elected – Jen Shah (Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC); ing board members Roszalyn Akins and Nancy Lexington attorney Alexis B. Kasacavage as a part - Secretary – Shannon Arvin (Stoll Keenon Ogden, Wiser . ner to the firm. PLLC); and Past Chair – Mark Nabity (Grayhawk, LLC). New board members for 2016 include Jim Sayre Christian Village recognized the following CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named Blancet (Storeitoffsite.com, Inc.), Greg Milward employees at its Annual Service Award Luncheon for boice.net to its 2016 Managed Service Provider (Powell Walton Milward, a division of J. Smith service milestones reached during 2015. Recognized (MSP) 500 list in the Managed Service Provider Elite Lanier & Co.), and Zachary Murray (QX.net). for five years of service were Bonnie Best , Norma 150 category. This annual list recognizes North Brown , John Cobb , Katrinka Eggert , Lori Payne , Vicki American solution providers with cutting-edge Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass welcomed the Phillips , and Karen Venis . Honored for ten years of approaches to delivering managed services. following new board members: Tim Arthur service were Cindy Chancellor , Yaa Elder , Fayetta (Alltech); Victoria Bianco (Crowe Horwath LLP); Fee , Richard Fee , Dorothy Fletcher , Lee Jones , Carol Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the promotion Trevor Jones (Thomas D. Clark Center of Kentucky Makin , Anta Tolo , and Sharon Wesley . of Ross Barnette to Executive Vice President, and History); Eric Monday (University of Kentucky); the election of Wil James, Jr. , president of Toyota Robert Trimble (LG&E-KU); and Woodford Webb Seasons Catering recently welcomed Tylar Culver as Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., to the Central (The Webb Companies). The following individuals a corporate event planner. Bancshares Board of Directors. In addition, Jennifer have been selected to serve on JA’s Executive Wilson has joined Central Bank as investment offi - Committee: David Royse (Ransdell Roach & Royse Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomed attorneys Robert cer, and Erica Parks has been promoted to commer - PLLC) – Board Chair; Sheri Evans Depp (Lexmark Moore and Katie Glass to its Frankfort office. Moore cial lending officer. International) – Chair-Elect; Brad Lovell was named as a Member (Partner) in the firm, while (Keeneland) – Board Development Chair; David Glass joined as an attorney. In addition, former Princeton Review has once again ranked Centre Kidd (PNC Bank) – Development Chair; Cody Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear has rejoined College one of the nation’s “Best Value” colleges in Brown (CMC, Inc.) – At-Large Member; Kevin the firm after serving two terms as Governor of the its annual publication, “Colleges That Pay You Back: Staton (Blackhawk Mining) – Treasurer; P aul Commonwealth. The 200 Schools That Gives You the Best Bang for Johnston (Blue & Co.) – Treasurer; Greg Dixon Your Tuition Buck.” Forty data points were used to (Smart Recycling Management) – Immediate Past Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC announced that P. calculate return on investment, focusing not just on Chair; Kelly Johns (Stablemate Creative LLC) – Douglas Barr has been elected as its fourth manag - academic quality and cost, but also outcome data Marketing Chair; and Todd Ziegler (Republic Bank) ing director since its founding in 1897. Longtime for graduation rates, salaries and job satisfaction. – At-Large Member. managing director Bill Lear has stepped down after 26 years of serving in the firm’s top leadership role. A partner in the Lexington office of Dinsmore & Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced the Lear will continue to serve as Chairman Emeritus. Shohl LLP , Brady Dunnigan has been elected as following new agents: Joshua Barrett , Matt Dee , president to the Kentucky Association of Children’s Vance Locke , Nasim Noorazar , Vonda Sipple , Mina Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC announced Advocacy Centers (KACAC) Board of Directors. Taheri , Janet Wigginton , and Kim Wilson . that Stephen L. Barker and Ernest H. “Hank” Jones, II have been invited to join the National Academy of DMD Data Systems celebrated its 20th anniversary Kentucky American Water announced that all of its Distinguished Neutrals. Membership is by invitation with an open house in March at its Frankfort head - water treatment facilities have earned recognition only and limited to attorney mediation and arbitra - quarters. Over the past two decades, DMD has for continued membership in the national tors who have proven experience in the field. grown from a small venture with big ideas into a Partnership for Safe Water. The Partnership is a vol - Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC named John Hollon leading IT solution provider. untary effort between six national drinking water as a member in the firm and recently welcomed five organizations and participating water utilities new attorneys, including Clayton Stone , John Tucker Ballinger , President and Chief Executive across the country. Kentucky American Water’s Patterson , Rebecca Galloway , Whitney Mobley , and Officer of Forcht Bank , has been appointed as a Kentucky River Station I and Richmond Road Stephanie Carr . director for the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Station water treatment facilities in Fayette County Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Meanwhile, Michael have participated successfully for approximately 17 Nancy Wiser , president of Wiser Strategies , was hon - Noftsger has been promoted to Executive Vice years and have earned the program’s prestigious ored with the 2015 East Central District Platinum President of Bank Administration at Forcht Bank, Directors Award status. The company’s newest Award from the Public Relations Society of America serving on the Forcht Bank executive team as facility, Kentucky River Station II at Hardin’s (PRSA), recognizing her for outstanding professional administrative officer. He also serves on the Senior Landing in Owen County, has earned Phase II sta - service within the District’s 17 Chapters. Wiser was Loan Committee. tus with the program, which is a key step along the selected based on the many local, district and nation - way to Directors Award status. al offices she has held within PRSA, including serving Georgetown College recently named Michael as a member of the organization’s national and foun - Lukemire , chief operating officer at Scotts Miracle- Lexington Clinic announced that the following dation boards and countless committees. Gro Company and a 1980 Georgetown College board officers were elected to serve for the year: graduate, to its board of trustees. President – Stephen Umansky, M.D. ; Vice President – Michael T. Cecil, M.D. ; Secretary – J. Elizabeth Bill Alverson , CEO of Traditional Bank, was recently Lehmann, M.D. ; Treasurer – Andrew C. McGregor, SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: appointed to the Board of the Home Builders M.D. Other members of the board include Michael Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, Association of Lexington (HBAL), a 1,000-plus W. Eden, M.D. , Kimberly A. Hudson, M.D. , Mamata additions, or promotions for Business Focus to mturn - member trade association that serves the housing Majmundar, M.D. , Gregory V. Osetinsky, M.D. , and [email protected] . Information is pub - and residential construction industry in Lexington J. Sloan Warner, Jr., M.D. lished in the order received & only as space permits. and surrounding counties.

APRIL 2016 BUSINESS FOCUS 19 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 INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 2016: MAY 2016: Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK @330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , 3:30 6 HealthCare : Reflection and Graduation Luncheon. 10 - 5 p.m., CLX 1st floor conference room.

@330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , Leadership Lexington presented by KentuckyOne Health: 12 3:30 - 5 p.m., CLX 1st floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 12 Equine Day Session.

SPARK Ignite Pitch Competition , 12-1:30 p.m., at UK Venture Business Owners Advisory Board Enrollment Event , 7:30 - 9:00 13 Studio; Register: http://sparkignitepitch.eventbrite.com . 13 a.m., CLX 1st floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 7

Leadership Lexington presented by KentuckyOne Health: The Great Day Race & Festival , 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the 14 Diversity Day Session. 14 Kentucky Horse Park; CLX sponsoring “Chamber Champions Cup” during Steeplechase Obstacle Course Challenge. EMERGE 2016 Conference presented by Forcht Bank , 8:30 - SEE PAGE 13 19 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGES 10-11 Applications for 2016-17 Leadership Lexington program due Leadership Central Kentucky presented by Kentucky Utilities 16 today . More at www.leadershiplexington.com. 20 Co. at Clark County. Leadership Central Kentucky presented by Kentucky Utilities Impact of Health Care on Employers presentation , 8-11 a.m., 18 Co. : Reflection & Graduation Day. 21 at Ky. State University (Student Ctr. Ballroom) - SEE PAGE 6 New Member Luncheon presented by George Fletcher Law Business Link co-sponsored by The Club at UK’s Spindletop 19 Office PSC , 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Commerce Lexington Inc. 21 Hall 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

Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank , 8:00- 27 9:30 a.m., Hilton Lexington Downtown. - SEE PAGE 14

5-Across Pitch Contest , starts at 5:00 p.m. at Awesome Inc. 27 (348 East Main St.). More info on-line at www.5across.org .