BUSINESS FOCUS \\\ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | FEBRUARY 2020 | VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE II

PRESENTS EMERGE 2020 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 See Page 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass to Begin Managing Leadership Lexington Youth Program 2020 International Trip Features Im - perial Russia September 3 - 11 Wrigley Media Group Hosts Business Link on February 20th www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS February 2020: Volume XXVIII, Issue II

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 4-5 CLX Economic Development 2019 Year-in-Review 2016 Chamber 2019 New & Expanding Companies List of the Year

Business Focus is published once a month for PUBLIC POLICY: a total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lex - ington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lex - 6 Legislative Session Update: Effort to Legalize Sports ington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600. Betting Gains Momentum 2020 Chair of the Board: Ray Daniels, President EVENTS: Equity Solutions Group 8-10 @330 Series: Propel Your Business to the Next Level Publisher: Wrigley Media Group Hosts Feb. 20th Business Link Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Commerce Lexington Inc. 16-17 Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE Conference March 4th 2020 International Trip Features Imperial Russia Editor: Mark E. Turner Registration Available for Austin Leadership Visit Communications Specialist: Liz Bennett Printing: Post Printing Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing CONNECT: Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) 11-14 Winner’s Circle VICTORY Newsletter Inside Subscriptions are available for $12 and are in - JA of the Bluegrass to Begin Managing Leadership Youth cluded as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing - Leadership Development Program Recaps ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS 18-23 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, 2020 CLX Ambassador Committee Announced Kentucky. AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Kortney Mike Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., Member Personnel Announcements & Awards P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - tact Kelly Bates at (859) 226-1612 or WHAT 2 WATCH 4 [email protected], and an ac - count executive will contact you . Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile - Wrigley Media Group Hosts Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE stones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Person - Business Link on February 20th Conference on March 4th nel news might include promotions, additions, awards and milestones, recognitions and cer - tifications and/or appointments. Information is published only as space permits.

Registration Available for 2020 Distillery Heights Presents Leadership Visit to Austin @330 Series on March 10th

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ///

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

SUBMITTED BY CLX E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION : G INA GREATHOUSE , R YAN KAFFENBERGER , C HERYL KLEVER & K ATIE VANDEGRIFT Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development: 2019 Year in Review The Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2019 GOAL ACTUAL Division faced major staff transition during the final quar - ter of 2019, but despite the personnel changes, Central PROSPECTS (New, Existing, Start-ups) 150 126 Kentucky had a successful year in terms of job creation EXISTING BUSINESS VISITS 175 159 and capital investment announcements that surpassed our goals. We worked with our Bluegrass Business De - SITE VISITS 25 32 velopment Partners to increase jobs within the region. As PROSPECT LOCATIONS 25 27 we begin 2020, we are evaluating our goals and objec - tives, determining key marketing initiatives and revisiting CONSULTANT VISITS 200 115 staffing levels. Our goal is to continue our strong focus DIRECT JOBS CREATED 1,000 1,105 on support and growth of our existing companies in con - junction with refining our recruitment efforts. AVERAGE WAGE $45,000 $45,061 CAPITAL INVESTMENT $100,000,000 $371,263,192

Located Jobs (2019) Locations by Type (2019)

4 BUSINESS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2020 \\\ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2019 New & Expanding Companies List (CLX Projects)

DIRECT REPORTED FIRM/ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE PRODUCT COUNTY PLANNED INVESTMENT JOBS

Equine Medical Associates, P.S.C. EXP. Equine veterinary care Fayette $36,500 6

MosquitoMate Inc. EXP. Biotech manufacturer of ZAP mosquitoes Fayette $22,500 2 Research, development, marketing and product Bullard Center NEW Fayette $0 40 development center for safety equipment

Sales center for global distributor of network and Anixter Inc. EXP. security solutions, electrical & electronic solutions, Fayette $4,232,930 103 and utility power solutions

Nonprofit organization that dictates TV shows into National Captioning Institute, Inc. NEW Fayette $0 10 closed captions

Faneuil, Inc. NEW Customer contact service center Fayette $12,200,000 450

R&D and consulting for clean energy and efficient Orb Technologies, LLC EXP. Fayette $5,190 1 architectural design Distribution center for educational materials and Lakeshore Learning Materials EXP. Woodford $27,570,400 100 classroom furniture A&W Restaurants, Inc. EXP. Global restaurant headquarters Fayette $585,000 5

Corporate headquarters, manufacturing and CLARK Material Handling Company EXP. Fayette $4,600,000 40 assembly of forklifts Tech29, LLC EXP. Blockchain software development company Fayette $383,000 10 Blue Frame Technology Inc. EXP. Digital video software company Fayette $6,364 1 Space Tango, Inc. EXP. Microgravity research and development Fayette $1,321,015 7

SPARK companies NEW Entrepreneurial companies Fayette $74,391,404 260

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Ky. EXP. North American production support Scott $238,000,000 0 Blue Star Plastics EXP. Custom plastic injection molding & assembly Fayette $5,000,000 25

West Sixth Brewing Company, LLC EXP. Craft brewing operation Fayette $12,500 3 Wise Bird Cider Co. NEW Manufacturer of cider craft beverages Fayette $0 5 Bluegrass Tool & Industrial EXP. Supplier of industrial products Fayette $26,000 6 Helios Aerosystems EXP. Engineering & manufacturing of aerospace racks Fayette $5,500 1 Visumatic Industrial Products, Inc. EXP. Manufacturer of automated systems Fayette $6,100 1 hydra soap EXP. Handmade aromatherapy products manufacturer Fayette $2,680,000 10 Keepsake NEW Custom picture frame manufacturer Fayette $100,000 10 Old World Timber EXP. Manufacturer of reclaimed wood products Fayette $28,206 2 Manufacturer of advanced automation and robotic Kinemetrix Industrial Design, Inc. EXP. Fayette $34,900 2 systems for a wide range of industries JR Buck Industries, LLC EXP. Custom metal fabrication services Fayette $5,081 2 Manufacturer of advanced automation and robotic Kinemetrix Industrial Design, Inc. EXP. Fayette $18,602 3 systems for a wide range of industries 2019 TOTALS ----> INVESTMENT: $371,263,192 ANNOUNCED JOBS: 1,105

FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY ///

Session Update: Effort to Legalize Sports Betting Gains Momentum The 60-Day Regular Session of the Kentucky for K-12 and increasing funding for higher edu - Sports Betting Legislation: General Assembly is underway in Frankfort. cation through the current performance-based Legislation authorizing sports betting in Ken - Passage of the state’s next biennium budget funding model. Commerce Lexington also sup - tucky is also being considered by the Kentucky and road funding plan is the top item for legis - ports the University of Kentucky in efforts to se - General Assembly. House Bill 137, sponsored lators. In February, House leaders will consider cure state funding for capital maintenance by Rep. Adam Koenig, is expected to generate the Governor’s Budget proposal and make projects on campus and Bluegrass Community additional tax dollars for the state by making it changes before sending it to the Senate for con - and Technical College (BCTC) in efforts to main - legal for Kentuckians to place bets on sporting sideration. tain funding for dual-credit and work ready events at Kentucky racetracks, the Kentucky Commerce Lexington supports investments scholarships. Speedway, and online through mobile apps. Commerce Lexington supports legalizing sports betting in Kentucky that protects and strength - ens our signature equine industry, creates jobs, allows Kentucky to compete with surrounding states and helps pay down public pension sys - tem liabilities. At the time of print, House Bill 137 awaited a vote by the full House of Repre - sentatives. Please contact your State Represen - tative and State Senator and urge them to vote YES for House Bill 137 . Learn more about the coalition at www.kysportsbettingnow.com .

Infrastructure Funding Modernization: Another priority issue for Commerce Lexington is modernizing the way Kentucky generates funding for critical infrastructure projects and how funds are allocated to areas with greater populations. Recently identified needs totaled more than $900 million for road maintenance and other projects, $619 million for one-time mega projects including the Brent Spence Bridge in Northern Kentucky and the I-69 project in West Kentucky, and $35 million for other modes like transit, air and rail. State Representative Sal Santoro has been a long- time champion for modernization to the way the state collects revenues to pay for infrastructure improvements, and is expected to lead again in advocating for legislation that includes an in - crease in the state’s gas tax and other permitting fee updates to improve public safety, connectivity and economic development opportunities.

Real Travel ID: Governor Andy Beshear and Transportation Sec - retary Jim Gray have outlined plans to open re - gional centers across the state to make it easier for Kentuckians to obtain Voluntary Travel ID’s (REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses). On Octo - ber 1, 2020, standard driver’s licenses will no longer meet federal REAL ID Act requirements for Kentuckians to board U.S. domestic flights or enter select federal facilities. Voluntary Travel ID cards are optional, and citizens do not have to ob - tain one before the deadline. Other federally ap - proved documents, like a valid passport or passport card, are accepted for air travel. Right now, residents of Fayette County may apply for a Voluntary Travel ID at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort. A regional office is expected to open in Lexington in the months ahead. For more information, visit drive.ky.gov/ConfidentKY .

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EVENTS: @330 SERIES ///

TUESDAY , M ARCH 10 2020 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN ST. - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) @330 Series: Learn How to Propel Your Business to the Next Level Presentation by Certified Business & Executive Coach, Trainer Julie Holifield

PRESENTED BY Are you ready to grow? Are you ready ABOUT THE SPEAKER: for change? Are you committed to Throughout her 20-plus year career, Julie taking your business to new heights? As Holifield has coached and trained count - a leader in your company, you face many less business leaders and strategic part - challenges, and the following questions ners to transform and achieve new are common: heights in their performance. She has worked with individual business owners, • How do I go from where I am to leadership teams, financial institutions where I want to be? GOLD SPONSOR : and Fortune 1000 companies, and has • How do I attract and develop the JULIE HOLIFIELD TravelHost of the Bluegrass become known for her expertise in best employees? areas, such as Business Development, • How do we close more, and better Team Performance, Leadership Develop - quality, accounts? ment and Sales Training. She is passionate about • What is work/life balance for me? empowering leaders and business owners to reach • How can I grow my company? their full potential and considers it a privilege to el - evate others to greater success faster and more ef - During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. ficiently than they could alone. @330 Series event presented by Distillery Heights on Tuesday, March 10 , from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room, TO RSVP: certified business and executive coach Julie The @330 events feature a topical presentation Holifield from FocalPoint Coaching and Training that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, will help you discover the mindset, principles and business owners and business professionals. The systems that, when applied, propel your business @330 Series is open to Commerce Lexington Inc. to the next level. She will also be joined by members at no charge. However, please register consultant Brad Wilson in presenting this for this event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) workshop. 226-1615 or lbennett @commercelexington.com .

8 BUSINESS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2020 \\\ EVENTS: BUSINESS LINK

THURSDAY , F EBRUARY 20, 2020 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | W RIGLEY MEDIA GROUP (804 N EWTOWN CIRCLE , S UITE 120) Wrigley Media Group’s State-of-the-Art Facility Hosts Business Link

When you want your business to look its very best, EXHIBIT SPACE: SPONSORED BY the team at Wrigley Media Group is there to help Exhibit space is available at this event. Contact businesses and organizations cut through the Liz Bennett at lbennett@ clutter, using innovative technology to create dig - commercelexington.com or reserve online at ital messaging and content that resonates with www.commercelexington.com . their target audiences. At the first Business Link networking event of the new year on Thursday, February 20 , from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., you’ll be able to experience Wrigley Media Group’s state-of-the- art facility at 804 Newtown Circle (Suite 120). Don’t miss this opportunity to build your client base through networking, while experiencing all that Wrigley Media Group has to offer its clients.

TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non- members (payable at the door). Members of Lex - ington 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.Com - merceLexington.com . If registering online, pick up your beverage ticket at the registration table. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS .

Next Business Link to Highlight American Heart Association The American Heart Association (AHA) is a leading force for a world of longer, healthier lives. With nearly a century of lifesaving work, AHA is dedicated to ensuring equitable health for all. They are a trustworthy source empow - ering people to improve their heart health, brain health and well-being. They fund innova - tive research, advocate for stronger public health policies, and share lifesaving resources and information. Over the past five years, the AHA has invested more than $9 million dollars to medical research in Kentucky alone, trained thousands in the lifesaving skill of CPR and ad - vocated for smoke free, clean air ordinances in many Kentucky counties and cities. For more information, visit www.heart.org/lexington or call (859) 317-6880.

FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 EVENTS: EMERGE 2020 ///

WEDNESDAY , M ARCH 4, 2020 | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | C ENTRAL BANK CENTER (B LUEGRASS BALLROOM ) EMERGE Conference to Feature Great Opening Speaker & Breakout Sessions

PRESENTED BY The 2020 EMERGE Conference pre - gagement. sented by Forcht Bank is just around the Sponsored by Lexington Clinic Foun - corner, and you won’t want to miss this dation, Matt Johnson will kick off the full-day event that will bring together en - conference. As the President of On Tar - trepreneurs, emerging leaders, busi - get Living, Johnson is an internationally ness professionals, and community recognized expert in expanding human members on Wednesday, March 4 , at capacity. He helps organizations and the Central Bank Center (formerly Lex - individuals boost performance, ington Center). By unifying Kentucky’s MATT JOHNSON achieve more with less, and drive en - SPEAKER SPONSORS emerging leaders, we are empowering gagement using his proven, science- our future leaders to participate through net - based method. On a mission to help 10 million working, collaboration, and opportunities to plug people expand capacity to achieve more both into the community. This exciting professional personally and professionally, Matt’s thought- development opportunity offers networking, ac - leadership is setting the new benchmark for what cess to community leaders, and education is possible. through breakout sessions in professional devel - Find out more about EMERGE and register opment, personal growth, and community en - on-line at www.EmergeLexington.com .

PLATINUM SPONSORS BREAKOUT SESSIONS

View more details on breakout sessions & speakers on-line at www.EmergeLexington.com COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL Lexington from The Youth Perspective: Panel of high DEVELOPMENT school leaders discuss what Lexington means to them and how they would like to see the city move forward. Marketing Yourself: Learn strategies for effective market - ing of yourself in person, on paper & in the digital arena. Lexington Co-Creators: Interactive session will expand AFTER PARTY SPONSOR : on last year’s keynote speaker Peter Kageyama’s mes - Corporate Innovation: This session will help you foster Dinsmore & Shohl sage on the significance of placemaking. freedom, creativity and innovation in the workplace.

GOLD SPONSORS : Engaging Your Network: Several local experts on net - How to Create an Inclusive Team: Focuses on recruit - German American Bank working will help you leverage your personal & profes - ment strategies to build & maintain inclusive teams. sional network. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Move Over Millennials - GenZ is Hitting the Workforce: Kentucky, Inc. Tourism - Marketing the Community: Session moder - Learn how to successfully connect with a new work - University of Kentucky - UK Online ated by Gathan Borden from VisitLEX. place generation.

BRANDING SPONSOR : The Power of Imperfection: Interactive session to help Lynn Imaging/Monster Color Opening speaker Matt Johnson will present two you feel more empowered than ever before with the tools breakout sessions. A session entitled Creating to embrace imperfection & build confidence. NAME BADGE SPONSOR : Space will help you create more space for your - University of Kentucky - UK Online Creating, Maintaining & Adapting Your Social Media self and your team, so you can thrive. In a sec - Brand: Get an inside look at how local small business, SILVER SPONSOR : ond session entitled Quieting the Mind , Johnson Country Boy Brewing, works to stay at the forefront of Lexmark International, Inc. will discuss the power of the mind and share tips the constantly-evolving social media scene. for tapping into your greatest potential. MEDIA SPONSOR : iHeart Media

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR : DEEP DIVE: Enneagram Personality Assessment Lexington Event Company Those who register early for EMERGE will have the opportunity to sign up for a Deep Dive Work - shop on the Enneagram personality assessment with Dr. Virgil Grant . This two-part session will MUGSHOT SPONSOR : cover what the Enneagram is, the value of the Enneagram, practical application, an overview of Mahan Multimedia all 9 types, and more. You’ll also discover your own Enneagram type. SPACE IS LIMITED!

10 BUSINESS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2020 THE WINNER’S CIRCLE CONCLUDING ITS 17TH YEAR! | OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER 2019

Top Winner’s Circle Producers for 2020

One Million Reasons to Celebrate! “It was an honor for me to Chair For 17 years now, the Winner’s this year’s Winner’s Circle cam - Circle has been successful due in TOP TEAMS paign, not only because we have large part to our wonderful volun - the very best volunteers anywhere teers who come back to serve year Leadership Lexington on the planet, but because the after year, but also because of the #1 funds raised have a direct impact continued support of the many Alumni Team on Commerce Lexington Inc. pro - past chairs who have stayed en - grams and initiatives that in turn gaged in this initiative over the benefit your business and improve years. The past chairs are always #2 the community. I challenged the there to assist when needed, in - volunteers and staff with the LARRY JONES cluding Guy Huguelet, Glenn 2019 CHAIR most aggressive production goal WINNER’S CIRCLE Leveridge, Harry Richart, Nick in the history of the Winner’s Cir - Rowe, Stephen Hillenmeyer, cle, and to their credit, they didn’t Community Trust Bank Herb Miller, Ann Bakhaus, Deb - #3 back down. bie Long, Alan Stein, Terry For those of you who may not McBrayer, Steve Grossman, Bill be familiar with the Winner’s Circle program, Lear, Luther Deaton, Paula Hanson, and this annual fundraising initiative enlists the Darby Turner. We stand ready and willing to TOP INDIVIDUALS help of about 70 volunteers who sell spon - throw our support behind 2020 Winner’s Cir - sorships and bring in new members. The cle Chair Becky Reinhold from Bluegrass #1 #2 campaign kicks off each year in August and Sotheby’s International Realty. runs through mid-December. Thank you to the many member compa - Our theme throughout the campaign was nies who supported the campaign by pur - “WHY NOT?” We knew a one million-dollar chasing a sponsorship, donating gifts to the goal was going to be a challenge. It had effort, or hosting our regular Reward Social never been attempted before, but by believ - events. Your investment and support are Abby Vaughn Todd Sallee ing in each other and working together, what greatly appreciated. As you flip through was thought to be impossible became possi - these newsletter pages and read more about #3 #4 ble. I want to personally thank the member the Winner’s Circle program, I hope you’ll companies and their CEO’s who step up think about participating in the 2020 cam - each year and allow their employees to par - paign either as an individual or by fielding a ticipate in this effort. It really means a lot and team. I promise that you will have a lot of makes a difference to this organization. fun, while making a difference for our re - You’ll see those businesses mentioned gional economy. I am very proud of what we Mark Ruddell Cheryl Eadens throughout this newsletter. Please thank accomplished in 2019, and I hope you’ll rec - them for their commitment to the Winner’s ognize and thank our volunteers when you Circle program. see them in the community.” FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

Reward Social at Taylor Made Farm

WINNER ’S CIRCLE By The Numbers

TOTAL PRODUCTION: $1,016,016 TEAM PRODUCTION: TOP INDIVIDUALS: Leadership Lexington Alumni ...... $110,378 University of Kentucky ...... $80,173 Abby Vaughn ...... $76,712.50 Melia Hord ...... $17,078.00 Todd Sallee ...... $49,882.40 Jeannine Petell ...... $17,025.00 Unified Trust Company ...... $79,393 Mark Ruddell ...... $44,645.00 Maxine Lee ...... $16,820.00 Friends of Commerce Lex...... $77,783 Cheryl Eadens ...... $44,531.60 Jeff Koonce ...... $16,500.00 Central Bank & Trust Co...... $71,710 Tyler White ...... $34,000.00 Tony Bonner ...... $16,500.00 WesBanco Bank ...... $63,154 Allen McDaniel ...... $31,960.00 Steve Deaton ...... $16,500.00 Ambassadors ...... $63,101 Curtis Warren ...... $30,181.00 Kristen Brown ...... $16,499.50 PNC Bank ...... $58,714 Emily Downey ...... $26,875.00 Kelly Johns ...... $16,345.00 Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Jeff Zinger ...... $19,870.00 Keith Preston ...... $15,765.00 Resort & Spa ...... $57,580 Tamara McCain ...... $19,608.00 Kathy Edwards ...... $14,040.00 Community Trust Bank ...... $55,362 Victoria Carling ...... $19,530.00 Kelley Bozeman ...... $13,826.00 Fifth Third Bank ...... $49,882 David Kidd ...... $19,188.50 Lisa Greer ...... $13,312.00 Republic Bank & Trust ...... $39,959 Camden Skidmore ...... $19,000.00 Susan Bunning ...... $11,310.00 Columbia Gas of Kentucky ...... $33,445 Ray Daniels ...... $19,000.00 Lisa Parke ...... $10,817.50 Kentucky Utilities Co...... $30,362 Valeria Swope ...... $18,017.00 Judy Cooper ...... $10,725.50 Forcht Bank ...... $29,031 Lisa Smith ...... $17,680.00 Kaelyn Query ...... $10,004.00 City National Bank ...... $23,023 Traditional Bank ...... $8,368

12 BUSINESS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2020 Thank you to these member companies who donated gifts or hosted events during the 2019 Winner’s Circle campaign!

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES...LLC Fayette Alliance Lexington Habitat for Humanity Alltech’s Lexington Brewing & Dis - Fazoli's Lexington History Museum tilling Company The Finishing Touch of Kentucky Lexington Philharmonic Azur Restaurant & Patio Fizz Facial Bar Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Base 110 Gainesway Farm Resort & Spa Bath Fitter Good Foods Malone’s Banquets Bill Straus Photography, Inc. Hilary J. Boone Center The Massage Center Bluegrass Hospitality Group Homewood Suites Fayette Mall My Favorite Things Buds Gun Shop & Range Horse Country Pella Windows and Doors Campestre Mexican Bar & Grill Hurst Office Supplies Inc. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Clarion Hotel Lexington J Render's Southern Table & Bar Storming Crab The Club at Spindletop Hall J. Alexander's Restaurant Taylor Made Farm Critchfield Meats Inc. Julie Quick Art Studio Thompson Catering & Special Distillery Heights Kebco Inc. Events Ethereal Brewing The Kentucky Castle TravelHost of the Bluegrass Fairyhouse Hall Lexington Childrens Theatre

Phil McConathy Monica King Kickoff Luncheon at Malone’s Banquets Lisa Parke Melia Hord

Scott & Victoria Carling The Grinch

Jack “Goose” Givens

FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS Ambassadors Friends of Commerce Lex. Republic Bank & Trust Cheryl Eadens (Captain) Marilyn Clark Tamara McCain (Captain) Lesley Fluke Kathy Edwards Camden Skidmore Kelly Tudor Melia Hord Monica King Traditional Bank Central Bank & Trust Co. Jodi Massey-Kenner Ben Coates (Captain) Shiela Carmack Phil McConathy Elizabeth Hobbs Lesley Catron Lisa Parke (Captain) Keith Preston Valeria Swope Unified Trust Company Karen Lackey Abby Vaughn (Captain) Jeff Murphy Kentucky Utilities Co. University of Kentucky Keith Preston Curtis Warren (Captain) Mark Ruddell (Captain) Kelley Bozeman Leadership Lexington Alumni Kristen Brown City National Bank Tony Bonner (Captain) Steve Deaton Victoria Carling (Captain) Emily Downey Lisa Greer (Captain) Scott Carling Allen McDaniel Angela Penn Ashley Tabb Columbia Gas of Kentucky Tyler White Judy Cooper WesBanco Bank Lisa Smith (Captain) Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott John Cioci Resort & Spa Ray Daniels Community Trust Bank Susan Bunning Rebecca Hern Jeannine Petell (Captain) Don Hart Jeff Koonce (Captain) Cathy Taylor Gwen Hart (Captain) Kaelyn Query Kelly Johns Jacob Robinson Fifth Third Bank Maxine Lee Todd Sallee (Captain) Whitaker Bank PNC Bank Amanda Gray Forcht Bank Perry Dunn Michelle Jones Michael Adams Brandon Green Chad Lashbrook (Captain) Acacia Dyer David Kidd (Captain) Tina Overstreet Gina Farmer Jeff Zinger Jessica Putty Houston Hall (Captain) Adam Zopfi

Jeannine Petell

Melia Hord

Glenn Leveridge Judy Cooper Maxine Lee Guy Huguelet

Larry Jones Cheryl Eadens Abby Vaughn Curtis Warren

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EVENTS: INTERNATIONAL TRIP ///

2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. International Trip Features Imperial Russia For the tenth consecutive year, collection of paintings in the world, with St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg Commerce Lexington Inc. will again be works from the likes of Monet and Matisse. offering a unique group travel opportunity Built in 1717, Catherine Palace was once the for its members and the general public. In opulent summer home of Russian tsars. It’s 2020, Commerce Lexington is partnering said the building was torn down and rebuilt with Collette, a highly-respected, family- six times to satisfy the grand visions of Peter owned travel provider celebrating 100 years the Great’s daughter, Elizabeth. You’ll also in business, for a 9-day, 7 night adventure to have the opportunity to tour the Tretyakov Imperial Russia from September 3 - 11 . Gallery, one of the most significant art This trip will feature visits to Moscow museums in Russia with over 100,000 and St. Petersburg with an itinerary that artistic works. includes must-sees such as the Kremlin, Red Square, The Hermitage Museum, and Catherine Palace. We’ll enjoy unique REGISTRATION: Early bird pricing of $4,299 per person dou - experiences such as navigating Moscow via ble and $4,949 per person single for the trip its amazing Metro system, a walking food is available until March 4, 2020. The cost in - tour, a ride through the historic streets of St. cludes hotels, most meals, and airfare from Petersburg in vintage cars and high-speed New York’s JFK Airport. For details on the train travel between Moscow and St. itinerary and registration options for this Petersburg to name just a few! trip, visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/ Second in size only to the Louvre, the link/1012966 . Hermitage Museum is home to the largest

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16 BUSINESS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2020 \\\ EVENTS: LEADERSHIP VISIT

Emerging Leader Scholarship Apps Available for Austin Leadership Visit Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to PRESENTED BY announce that the 2020 Leadership Visit pre - sented by Central Bank & Trust Co. will take Applications for Emerging Central Kentucky leaders to Austin, Texas, Leader Scholarships May 11-13, 2020 . Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin’s ability to ‘Keep Available for Austin Trip it Weird’ has created a culture of innovation In an effort to engage more emerging leaders, OPENING NIGHT and creativity that is prevalent across the re - the Emerging Leader Scholarship was created to RECEPTION SPONSOR gion. provide an opportunity for some of Lexington’s Like Lexington, Austin boasts an edu - younger professionals and first time trip atten - cated workforce, a thriving economy and fa - dees to attend the annual Leadership Visit. Com - merce Lexington Inc. wants to cultivate the vorable business climate, excellent schools, energy and commitment these young leaders scenic landscapes, a top-notch research possess to drive initiatives learned about, discov - university, and an overall excellent quality ered and discussed in these cities once the Lead - of life. While the equine industry, Bourbon, ership Visit has ended and we are all back home. and an attractive food scene have given Individuals between the ages of 25 and 39 are en - Lexington an international flavor all its couraged to apply for a partial scholarship assist - PLATINUM SPONSORS own, Austin’s international presence con - ing with the cost of the 2020 Leadership Visit. tinues to grow thanks to events like SXSW Applications must be submitted by Friday, Feb - and Austin City Limits. ruary 21 , at 5 p.m. Applications and trip infor - As an attractive place to live and work, mation are posted on-line at Austin has been experiencing rapid popula - www.commercelexington.com/austin-2020.html . tion growth over the last decade and more re - cently has been adding about 100 people per day. That growth has created challenges with infrastructure, transportation and traffic con - gestion, rising housing costs, and a lack of TEXT ALERT /WIFI SPONSOR : Hanna Resource Group land for development. CHARGING STATION SPONSOR : Friends of Coal The Austin region has developed a diverse NAME BADGE SPONSOR : Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP entrepreneurial ecosystem that is home to en - GOLD SPONSORS : Lexington Event Company | Unified Trust Company trepreneurs, startups, growing companies, BANK DINNER SPONSORS : Central Bank & Trust Co. | Citizens Commerce Bank | Community Trust and tech industry giants like Dell, Advanced Bank | Fifth Third Bank | Forcht Bank | Kentucky Bank | PNC Bank | Republic Bank | Micro Devices, Intel, 3M, IBM, Samsung, U.S. Bank | WealthSouth | WesBanco Bank NXP Semiconductors, and National Instru - ments. The city known for “weird” is wired as well, as Google Fiber and AT&T deploy Giga - bit-speed internet throughout the area. While in Austin, we’ll take a closer look at the area’s innovation ecosystem, the effec - tiveness of its regional economic develop - ment plan through Opportunity Austin, talent retention and attraction, efforts to identify and engage more emerging leaders, and ini - tiatives that are addressing the disparity and inequity wealth gap between communities. HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is open for the 2020 Leadership Visit to Austin. For our accommodations, the group will be staying at the phenomenal Four Seasons Hotel Austin, which sits on the banks of Lady Bird Lake just steps from the city’s central business and entertainment dis - tricts. For more information, visit on-line at www.commercelexington.com/austin- 2020.html .

FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ///

Junior Achievement to Begin Managing Leadership Lexington Youth the Leadership Lexington Youth Program Class Studies Local Arts Since 2004, Commerce Lexington Inc. Excerpts of Recap by Elke Coenders, Lafayette H.S. has managed the Leadership Lexington The Arts Day Session, a Youth Program for high school juniors day dedicated to molding PRESENTED BY enrolled in public, private, parochial, not only our analytical lead - Montessori, and home schools. The ership skills but our creative mission of the program is to prepare skills, was kicked off by a les - students for leadership through educa - have inspired young people (K-12) to son from UK professor tion and hands-on interaction, touching own their economic future while prepar - Grace Gorrell. It included ac - upon issues and resources pertaining to ing them to succeed in a global econ - tivities with monkeys, sym - bolizing project tasks, in our community. Participants attend a omy. As Junior Achievement works each which we had to connect PLATINUM SPONSORS variety of day sessions focused on top - day to help strengthen tomorrow’s them, delegate them, or ics like the arts, government and public workforce, the Leadership Lexington Youth Program is a perfect addition to juggle them as a team. safety, higher education, health and Following this, the class our other high school programs and human services, and more. experienced Latitude, a classroom curricula. Our board and Commerce Lexington Inc. Leadership community of artists con - Development Director, Amy Stout, said, staff are excited about this opportunity.” sidered to have disabilities. Then, we toured The Lyric The - “With our Leadership Development Di - Commerce Lexington staff have been atre and Cultural Center with Executive Director Whit vision’s goals and objectives evolving to working with the Junior Achievement Whitaker. The class transitioned to learning the importance enable us to better serve emerging lead - staff and board during this transition pe - of dedication and perseverance from presentations by the ers in our community, we felt that Junior riod, and the members of the current Bluegrass Youth Ballet and the UK Opera Theatre. Achievement of the Bluegrass was best Steering Committee are staying involved We then toured the Lexington Children’s Theatre, dis - equipped to manage the youth program through selection of the class members covering all of the facets of what it takes to have a success - going forward. JA of the Bluegrass is a and planning the day sessions. ful operation. The day ended with an enthralling look into very recognizable program in local Applications for the 2020-21 Leader - the world of art and censorship, with commentary from a schools already, as they work to prepare ship Lexington Youth program will be brilliant panel of art leaders. students for future success.” available soon. The new contact for the Lynn Hudgins, President of Junior program at Junior Achievement of the BRONZE SPONSOR : Achievement of the Bluegrass, said, Bluegrass is Natalie Appel, Program Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. Manager, at (859) 219-2423 or “Since 1963, Junior Achievement of the BEVERAGE SPONSOR : Bluegrass programs and volunteers [email protected]. Ale-8-One ///

Commerce Lexington Announces 2020 Ambassador Committee Ambassadors represent Commerce Lexington Inc. by educating members Cheryl Eadens , Bluegrass Office Systems about benefits and serving as a liaison between the organization and its Sean Ebbitt , The Bluegrass Tavern member businesses. They also represent Commerce Lexington Inc. at rib - Vicki Evans , First Media Lex bon cuttings, grand openings, and other community events. Kortney Mike , Preston Greens Senior Living Nicole Mueller , Startup Production 2020 COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. JP Newsome , Merrill Lynch Crystal Newton , Bates Security AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE: Jillian House , Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC Alex Bell , Travelhost of the Bluegrass Susie Patrick , Brand Advertising Group Brandy Borchers , Builders Exchange of Kentucky Jessica Pfister , Heartland Payroll & Payments John Brandon , Raymond James Todd Sallee , Fifth Third Bank Sarah Brock , Forcht Bank Olivia Thomas , Class 101 Greg Brown , C-Forward Inc. Peyton Tierney , Northwestern Mutual Amy Caudill , Vision Engineering Kelly Tudor , CHI Saint Joseph Health Benjamin Coates , Traditional Bank Brooke Wheatley , WLEX-TV Ginger Davis , Progressive Marketing Mark Wiemer , WesBanco Bank [Committee Chair]

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EXCERPTS OF RECAP BY KATRINA HOWARD , L EXINGTON -F AYETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Leadership Lexington Class Explores Local Health and Human Services The Lexington Clinic Chief Medical Officer, Dr. PRESENTED BY Robert Bratton, kicked off Leadership Lexington’s Health & Human Services Day at the Hope Center with a presentation. The Lexington Clinic was estab - lished in June 1920 and will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Following Dr. Bratton’s presenta - tion was Dr. Kraig Humbaugh, the Lexington-Fayette ORIENTATION SPONSOR County Health Department Commissioner of Health, who provided an overview of the agency’s offered services. Megan Moore with KVC Kentucky provided the introduction for the next speaker, Alex Elswick, co- founder of Voices of Hope, who has dedicated his life PLATINUM SPONSORS to helping people with substance use disorders. He does this through his research at the University of (Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia). Kentucky, Voices of Hope, and by using his own ex - perience as a person in long-term recovery. each one visiting a variety of nonprofit agencies, in - Mahan Multimedia Carrie Thayer, Director of Development with the cluding the Hope Center, Community Action Council, Where Light Meets Story™ Hope Center, gave a brief overview of the center, shar - Urban League of Lexington, Chrysalis House, Family ing that in Lexington, over 600 clients are served daily. Care Center, Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Lex - NAME BADGE SPONSOR : Two Hope Center residents then shared their personal ington Hearing and Speech, Child Care Council of Ken - Republic Bank & Trust testimony with the class. tucky, Bluegrass Greensource, Opportunity for Work During lunch, Rob Perez (pictured above right), and Learning, The Children’s Advocacy Center of the BOOK SPONSOR : LEX History owner of DV8 restaurant, shared the history of how Bluegrass, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Green - DV8 came to fruition. DV8 is designed to employee house17, Ampersand – Sexual Violence Resource Cen - BRONZE SPONSORS : people who are in the early state of long-term recovery. ter of the Bluegrass, Habitat for Humanity, Kentucky Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC Rob and his wife believe that having a purpose is a key Refugee Ministries, KVC Behavioral Healthcare of Ken - Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance tucky, and Voices of Hope. Health & Human Services part of long-term recovery. He has now applied this Kentucky Utilities Co. business model to his other restaurants. He has also day concluded with a representative from each of the Lexington Clinic Foundation shared his model with businesses such as Toyota, the eight groups, briefly sharing their takeaways from the University of Kentucky, and Taco Bell. organizations that they visited. -> READ THE FULL After lunch, the class broke up into groups, with RECAP AT www.leadershiplexington.com

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Kortney Mike, Preston Greens Senior Living Community [email protected] | Phone: (859) 274-4214 | www.prestongreensseniorliving.com

ABOUT KORTNEY MIKE: A native of Paducah, Kortney Mike community all while promoting a community I am so fond of. serves as director of sales and marketing for Preston Greens, a Networking and meeting new people is what Commerce Lex - luxury personal care and memory care community currently ington does so well, and I am happy I get to be a part of that!” under construction in the Hamburg area across from Costco. “The exceptional care we will provide and our amenities truly set ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: “The connections us apart,” said Kortney. “We will open in summer 2020, and our I am able to make as an Ambassador has to be my favorite model apartments will be ready for viewing in February 2020.” part,” said Kortney. “I haven’t been an Ambassador for long, but I can already tell I am in great company, and this year will ABOUT BEING ACTIVE IN COMMERCE LEX.: Kortney said, be a fun and very rewarding year. The members I have called KORTNEY MIKE “Being involved in Commerce Lexington is wonderful, because so far have had nothing but great things to say about Com - it is a well known avenue that allows me to give back to the merce Lexington and love everything we stand for.”

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

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Leadership Central Kentucky Studies Nicholasville, Jessamine County PRESENTED BY Recap by Jared Pendleton, Hallway Feeds The next stop was Highbridge Springs and Ken - The Leadership Central Kentucky class started its tucky Underground Storage, operated today by the Jessamine County adventure at the Jessamine County daughters of the founder Bill Griffin. Then, it was on Chamber of Commerce office, where we had breakfast to R.J. Corman Railroad Group’s headquarters. After provided by the chamber. We then heard from the arriving, we had a leadership training session on the Nicholasville Mayor Pete Sutherland and Jessamine Paterson Thinking Wavelength from Dr. Virgil Grant. County Judge-Executive David West. The short quiz can give some insight into how differ - ent people handle risk, change, and ambiguity. Fol - lowing the training session, we had a presentation from Nickolas Spaulding and Todd Bivins about R.J. Corman and the story of Rick Corman, the founder. We then had a Q&A session with Ed Quinn, CEO, and John Langston, Vice President of Operations. Our last stop of the day was Lockmasters/LSI, which provides training and equipment to locksmiths, predominately for the military. They offer year-round classes of all skill levels and have a worldwide repu - tation. Lastly, the group had a debrief and networking session at Euros Wine Bar and Restaurant in historic downtown Nicholasville. -> Read the full recap at www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com

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Women Leading Kentucky Accepting Applications for 2020 Leadership Award Women Leading Kentucky is now accepting appli - cations for the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award. This award recognizes Kentucky women of achievement who inspire and motivate others through their personal, community and profes - sional lives. The award will be presented at the an - nual Business & Leadership Conference on May 20. Winners are chosen using the following criteria: Leadership, mentoring, diversity, commitment to improving lives and giving back to the community. The typical honoree is at the pinnacle of her career and influence. Instructions to submit applications are available at www.womenleadingky.com/about- mlc-award . Commerce Lexington Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the Women Leading Kentucky Roundtable Networking Luncheons and its annual conference.

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Patrick A. Lewis , currently a Scholar in Residence Curtz, Barbara B. Edelman, Ellen Arvin Kennedy, Mutual of Omaha Advisors announced that Tonja at The Filson Society in Louisville, has been Grahmn N. Morgan, John R. Rhorer, Jr., John M. Harding and Connor Carroll have passed the elected to the board of trustees at the Aviation Spires, Kara M. Stewart, Catherine A. Stivers, Series 65 exam, while Kenneth Sadler passed the Museum of Kentucky . Martin B. Tucker , and Linsey W. West . Lloyd R. SIE, Series 6 and Series 63, in addition to already Cress, Jr. from the firm’s Frankfort office was also having his Series 65. The Series 65 exam is Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. recently named named to the list. Those from Lexington named designed to test an advisor’s knowledge/abilities Shawntae Talbert as teller supervisor and to the Rising Stars list for 2020 included Evan M. to advise clients in securities and discuss universal banker II. Buckley, Kristeena L. Johnson, Charles Krebs, financial concepts. The series 65 is the minimum Amanda McFarland Lockaby, Travers B. Manley, standard to become an Investment Advisor Central Bank & Trust Co. announced several Adrianne C. Strong , and Lauren L. Weiner . Representative. promotions, including Lesley Catron to senior vice president, director of marketing, Mark The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) Peck Opticians recently celebrated its 40th year Ruddell to senior vice president, private banking announced that Jessica Pendergrass , General of serving Lexington’s eye care needs with the manager, Shawn McWilliams to vice president, Counsel for Heaven Hill Brands, was named opening of a new location on Shaker Drive. At 74 retail banking officer in Richmond, and Kristy Chairwoman of the organization’s board of years of age, owner Dennis Peck is Kentucky’s Napier to retail banking officer in Berea. directors for 2020. She is the third woman in most tenured optician still practicing. KDA’s history to serve as chair. The board also Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the appointed Pauline Rooney (Diageo North Karen Venis , CEO of Sayre Christian Village , was selection of the following new members to its America) as vice chair and Joseph Magliocco recently honored by ScatterJOY, Inc. with a Salute Lexington Advisory Board, including William (Michter’s Distillery) as secretary-treasurer. Other to Leaders Award for outstanding commitment Brewer (Dink, Inc.), Don Howard, Jr. (H&W KDA board members for 2020 include Mark to Christ-like servant leadership. Management), Bill Justice (Justice Real Estate), Erwin (Bardstown Bourbon Co.), Kevin Smith Louis Mulloy (LTM Associates, LLC), Deborah (Beam Suntory), Campbell Brown (Brown- Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced the addition Spike-Pierce, DVM (Rood & Riddle Equine Forman Corp.), Ryan Ashley (Four Roses), Donn of Jordan Gilliam , a member in the firm’s Hospital), Bill Quenomoen (Denham-Blythe Lux (Lux Row Distillers), Wes Henderson Lexington office. The firm also promoted Company), Dr. Lee Todd (University of Kentucky (Louisville Distilling Co.), Jacob Call (O.Z. Tyler Lexington attorneys Rebecca M.W. Sherman and President, Retired), and Carol Worsham Distillery), and Rick Robinson (Wild Turkey). Emily Larish Startsman to Members (Partners). (Winterwood, Inc.) Tyler Donahue has been named pastry chef of the For the third time in six years, BTI Consulting Community Ventures was recognized as the SBA Lexington Marriott City Center . In addition, Group selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC in its Microlender of the Year by the Kentucky Small Jonathan W. Henderson has been named chef of prestigious BTI Client Service A-Team 2020: Survey Business Administration for the 17th year in a the Infinity: A Skybar & Cafe, and Tim McGowan of Law Firm Client Service Performance . In-depth row. The SBA Microloan program supports both was named banquet chef of the Lexington interviews with more than 350 corporate counsel startups and existing businesses with amounts Marriott City Center and Residence Inn Lexington at Global 500 and Fortune 1000 companies were smaller than typical bank business loans. City Center. conducted by BTI for the 2020 results. Community Ventures made 103 microloans to borrowers last year totaling $787,950. Laurie Genet Preston was named as director of WealthSouth : Cam Freeman joined the Lexington development for the Living Arts & Science office in the role of vice president, commercial Dean Dorton ’s Erica Horn , associate director of Center . relationship manager. tax services, was recognized as Bloomberg Tax’s State Tax Author of the Year for Direct Taxes at a Several McBrayer PLLC attorneys were Brian Anderson of Lexington, Evan K. Dicken , Bloomberg Tax Advisory Board dinner in New recognized in the Kentucky Super Lawyers 2020 M.D. of Frankfort, and Michael S. Hockensmith York City. Horn, who has more than 30 years of list, including Stephen G. Amato, Jaron P. of Georgetown recently joined WesBanco, Inc. ’s state and local tax expertise, received the award Blandford, Emily H. Cowles, Cynthia L. Effinger, Central & Southern Kentucky Advisory Board of for her work on the Kentucky Chapter of the James H. Frazier, III, Calvin R. Fulkerson, David Directors. Corporate Income Tax Navigator. As part of the J. Guarnieri, Douglas T. Logsdon, Robert E. award, Horn will be featured in the 2020 Maclin, Robert T. Watson , and Jack A. Wheat . Melanie J. Kilpatrick and John M. Williams , Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Calendar. Both Jack Wheat and Emily Cowles were included members of Williams Kilpatrick, PLLC , have been in the Top 50 list for 2020 Kentucky Super named to the 2020 list of Kentucky Super Lawyers . Dinsmore was recently named to BTI Consulting Lawyers as well, and Cowles also was named to Williams and Kilpatrick were recognized in the Group’s annual list of elite law firms for client the list of Top 25 Women Lawyers. Attorneys area of Energy and Natural Resources. Kentucky service. In the A-Team 2020: Survey of Law Firm receiving special Rising Star distinction included Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding Client Service Performance , BTI’s 19th annual John Michael Carter , Jason Hollon , Kyle Virgin , lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer report, Dinsmore was given “standout” status for Jacob Walbourn , and Preston Clark Worley . recognition and professional achievement. both “investing in client relationships” and “client-facing communication.” This was the Midway University : Dr. Jeb Gorham , Associate fourth firm-wide recognition Dinsmore has Professor in Sport Management, has been received from BTI in the past two years. named the Botkin Professor for the 2019-20 and SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, 2020-21 academic years. To be considered for the additions, or promotions for Business Focus to The following Dinsmore attorneys from the firm’s professorship, faculty must submit a proposal [email protected] . Information Lexington office were named to the Kentucky detailing a research project they plan to conduct is published in the order received & as space permits. Super Lawyers 2020 list, including Mindy G. with students. Barfield, Carolyn M. Brown, Christopher R. Cashen, James E. Cleveland, III, Chauncey S.R.

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NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . M EMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 3, 2019 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2020

Abell Eyes Refractive Solutions Brevede Coffee Co. Dry Stone Conservancy Gambrel Toyota Physicians & Surgeons, Coffee Shop/Restaurant Non-Profit Organizations Auto Dealers-Used Ophthalmology Main Contact: Viorika Kopets Main Contact: Russell Waddell Main Contact: Kathy Gambrel-Goins Main Contact: Tracey Burchell 1170 Manchester Street 1065 Dove Run Road, Suite 6 311 East Cumberland Gap Pkwy 2720 Old Rosebud Rd., Suite 110 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40502 Corbin, KY 40701 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (253) 332-8242 Phone: (859) 266-4807 Phone: (606) 528-1200 Phone: (859) 373-0300 www.brevedecoffee.com www.drystone.org www.gambreltoyota.com www.abelleyes.net Bunch & Brock PSC Eckman Management Hamburg Farms HOA Accredited Wealth Management Attorneys Real Estate Non-Profit Organizations Financial Services Main Contact: Matt Bunch Main Contact: Shane Eckman Main Contact: Mark Stringer Main Contact: Brad Fisher 271 W. Short St., 805 Security 2151 Christian Road P.O. Box 23853 6010 Brownsboro Park Blvd., Trust Bldg., Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40523 Suite F, Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: (859) 254-5522 Phone: (859) 552-5550 Phone: (859) 317-5715 Phone: (502) 290-1905 www.bunchlaw.com www.eckmanproperties.com www.accreditedwm.com Heritage Baptist Church Central Christian Church Estill Wood Products Inc. Churches Advantage Resource Inc. Churches Lumber Main Contact: Patricia Cornett Employee Benefits Consultants/ Main Contact: Mollie Sawyer Main Contact: Gary Ballard 163 N. Ashland Ave. Administrators 219 East Short Street 130 Cow Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 Main Contact: Robert Ely Lexington, KY 40507 Ravenna, KY 40472 Phone: (859) 806-3891 P.O. Box 4099 Phone: (859) 233-1551 Phone: (606) 723-2854 www.hbclex.com Lexington, KY 40544 www.centralchristianlex.org www.estillwood.com Phone: (859) 313-5472 Hill's Electric LLC www.advantageresource.com Chas H Bilz Insurance Agency Inc. Exhaust Pro Electrical & Communications Insurance Auto Repair & Service Installation Air Source Technology, Inc. Main Contact: Carmen Craven Main Contact: Stephen Keinath Main Contact: Loretta Hill Industrial Hygiene Consultants 412 Madison Avenue 437 Lewis Hargett Circle, Ste. 160 2545 Lawrenceburg Rd. Main Contact: Bruce Fergusson Covington, OH 41011 Lexington, KY 40503 Frankfort, KY 40601 131 Prosperous Pl., Unit 17 Phone: (859) 431-1235 Phone: (859) 222-3256 Phone: (502) 352-6072 Lexington, KY 40509 www.bilzins.com http://exhaustproshops.com www.hillselectric.com Phone: (859) 299-0046 www.airsourcetechnology.com Creative Educational Concepts, Inc. Family Savings Magazine Imperial Tool & Manufacturing Educational Consultants Advertising-Magazine Co., Inc. Antje Mays Main Contact: Jewel Howard Main Contact: Becky Wimsatt Tools - Retail Artists 501 Darby Creek, Suite 15 121 Prosperous Place, Ste. 5A Main Contact: David Meeks Main Contact: Antje Mays Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40509 725 Westland Dr., Lexington, 40504 P.O. Box 552 Phone: (859) 260-1717 Phone: (859) 368-1226 Phone: (859) 231-6127 Lexington, KY 40588 www.ceconcepts.com www.familysavingsmagazine.com www.imperialtool.com Phone: 8032801619 Dr. John J. Culler, DMD Fayette County Attorney's Office Kenneth R. Weaver, MD Barbara Baldwin CPA Dentists Government Offices Physicians & Surgeons, Accountants Main Contact: John Culler Main Contact: Steven Stadler Ophthalmology Main Contact: Barbara Baldwin 540 E Main Street #6 201 E. Main Street, Suite 600 Main Contact: Jennifer Simpson 1648 Richmond Rd. Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40507 715 Shaker Driver, Suite 110 Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 253-2285 Phone: (859) 226-5422 Lexington, KY 40504 Phone: (859) 266-7374 www.fayettecountyattorney.com Phone: (859) 313-5000 DeCamp Talbott Seif PSC BBN Physical Therapy Attorneys-Real Estate La Petite Délicat Physical Therapists Main Contact: John Talbott New Trustee Member Bakeries Main Contact: Kris Winders 301 East Main Street, Suite 600 Fayette County Car Wash & Next Main Contact: Sylviana Herrin 162 Old Todds Road, Ste. 260 Lexington, KY 40507 Shift KY LLC 722 National Avenue Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 225-1191 Car Washing & Polishing Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 654-0119 http://dtsfirm.com Main Contact: Jason Widmer Phone: (859) 266-0041 www.bbnphysicaltherapy.com 2464 Fortune Drive, Suite 100 www.lapetitedelicat.com Design Link, LLC Lexington, KY 40505 Bluegrass EyeCare Center Interior Decor & Designers Phone: (859) 699-7443 Laura J. Sanders Medical Services Main Contact: Stephanie Sturgill Realtors Main Contact: Irfan Ansari 2437 Fortune Drive, Suite 175 Main Contact: Laura Sanders 715 Shaker Drive, Suite 120 Lexington, KY 40509 3071 Lyndale Court Lexington, KY 40504 Phone: (859) 225-0310 Edgewood, KY 41017 Phone: (859) 278-8443 www.designlink.us Phone: (859) 380-0122 www.eyecarelex.com http://agent.sibcycline.com/lsanders

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NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . M EMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 3, 2019 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2020

Lawn Works, Inc. Peoples Bank Southeast Banking Systems Landscape Contractors Banks Banking Equipment Main Contact: Michael Clarkson Main Contact: Janey Hill Main Contact: Elaine Ellington New Trustee Member 422 West Brannon 116 South Main Street 681 Industrial Blvd. Turner Development/Turner Nicholasville, KY 40356 Marion, KY 42064 London, KY 40741 Business Center Phone: (859) 223-3953 Phone: (270) 965-3661 Phone: (859) 864-5074 Real Estate Developers www.lawnworksky.com www.thepeoplesbank-ky.com www.sbs-ky.com Main Contact: Ron Turner 2464 Fortune Drive, Suite 100 Main Street Baptist Church Phamily Investments Southeastern Turfgrass Organization Lexington, KY 40509 Churches Insurance & Financial Planning Sod Phone: (859) 977-0820 Main Contact: Wayne Cornelius Main Contact: Asa Pham Main Contact: Michael Harrell 582 West Main Street 169 E Reynolds Rd., Suite 104 644 Teak Wood Drive Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40517 Lexington, KY 40502 Twin Creeks Farm, LLC Phone: (859) 252-3838 Phone: (859) 273-0400 Phone: (859) 338-4945 Farm Management www.mainstreetbaptistchurchlexky.org https://agents.allstate.com/ www.setrc.com Main Contact: Kim Gullatt asa-pham-lexington-ky.html 3870 Fords Mill Road Marchuk & Mills Agency (Allstate Southeastern Water Association Versailles, KY 40383 Insurance) Seikowave Utilities Phone: (859) 873-0145 Insurance Software Developers Main Contact: Morris Vaughn www.twincreeksracing.com Main Contact: Olga Marchuk Main Contact: Matthew Bellis 147 E Somerset Church Rd. 261 Regency Circle, Suite 4 100 MIdland Avenue Somerset, KY 42503 Venture Labs Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: 606-678-5501 Laboratories-Testing Phone: (859) 276-1964 Phone: (859) 523-2491 www.southeasternwater.org Main Contact: Kyle Newman www.goodhandslex.com www.seikowave.com 848 Nandino Blvd., Suite K Stephens Behavior Consulting LLC Lexington, KY 40511 Medmovie Senior Helpers of the Bluegrass Mental Health Services Phone: (859) 281-6330 Medical Illustration & Animation Home Health Service Main Contact: Jennifer Johnson www.ventlabs.com Main Contact: Richard Gersony Main Contact: David Vance 3175 Custer Dr., Suite 203 201 West Short Street, Suite 400 3070 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 240 Lexington, KY 40517 Visium HealthLink, LLC Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (502) 633-1315 Medical Management Consultants Phone: (859) 494-8765 Phone: (859) 296-2525 www.stephensbehavior.org Main Contact: Eric Gilliam www.medmovie.com www.seniorhelpers.com/ky/lexington 140 N. Madison Ave., Suite 2015 Studio Walz, Inc. Richmond, KY 40475 Miller, Griffin & Marks, PSC Shamrock Bar & Grille Photographers Phone: (859) 444-5432 Attorneys Bar Main Contact: Valorie Walz www.visiumhealthlink.com Main Contact: Greg Hunter Main Contact: Stephen Reed 216 E. Reynolds Road, Suite B 271 W. Short Street, Suite 600 154 Patchen Drive, Suite 87 Lexington, KY 40517 Wade Agency Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (859) 245-1333 Insurance Phone: (859) 255-6676 Phone: (859) 269-7621 www.studiowalz.com Main Contact: Michelle Wade www.kentuckylaw.com www.shamrocksky.com 113 N. 1st Avenue, Superhair and Nails/ Ideal Skin LaGrange, KY 40031 Ortho Kentucky, PLLC Sherrow Marshall Schrader PSC Beauty Salons Phone: (502) 265-2111 Physicians & Surgeons, Orthopedic Attorneys-Real Estate Main Contact: Stephen Fite www.wadeinsurancellc.com Main Contact: Kendra Harp Main Contact: Billy Sherrow 719 Euclid Ave. 1760 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 604 200 Southland Dr., Lexington, 40503 Lexington, KY 40502 Waldman Schantz Turner Plastic Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 685-0035 Phone: (859) 533-5201 Surgery Center and Skin Care Phone: (859) 255-9059 http://tripleslaw.com www.superhairandnails.com Physicians & Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Main Contact: Stephen Schantz Parsons Electric, Inc. SIPMI Printer Company Thryv 3288 Eagle View Lane, Suite 300 Electric Contractors Printers/Service & Supply Internet Publishing & Marketing Lexington, KY 40509 Main Contact: Joe Martin Main Contact: Jim Tocash Main Contact: Justus Zamarron Phone: (859) 254-5665 116 Trade St., Lexington, KY 40511 122 Foaling Ridge Ln. 2200 W. Airfield Dr. www.waldmanplasticsurgery.com Phone: (859) 233-9823 Nicholasville, KY 40356 DFW Airport, TX 75261 www.parsonselectric.com Phone: (859) 619-8266 Phone: (972) 453-7790 ZMarket 1 www.sipmi.net www.thryv.com Retailers Peoples Bank Main Contact: Zuhair Abuthiab Banks Source Technologies, LLC Todd Metals Inc. 1150 Versailles Rd, Main Contact: Greg Wilson Air & Water Purification Roofing Materials Distributor Lexington, KY 40508 101 Canewood Center Circle Main Contact: Suzie Richards Main Contact: Heather Todd Phone: (859) 230-3723 Georgetown, KY 40324 157 Venture Court, Suite 9 100 Hwy 461 Phone: (606) 886-7211 Lexington, KY 40511 Somerset, KY 42503 www.pebo.com Phone: (859) 223-1444 Phone: (606) 274-4558 www.sourcetechnologiesllc.com www.toddmetals.com

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\\\ COMMERCE LEXINGTON: UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2020: MARCH 2020: Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank , 8:30 a.m. - 5 HealthCare: Ambassadors for Change Day Session. 4 4:30 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 10

Economic Outlook Conference , 8:00 a.m. - noon, at Lexington Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK 12 Center. http://gatton.uky.edu/economic-outlook 4 HealthCare: Higher Education/Career Development Day.

Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC : Arts Day @330 Series presented by Distillery Heights , 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 13 Session. 10 at CLX’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU at Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC : Economic 19 Madison County. 12 Development Day Session.

Business Link sponsored & hosted by Wrigley Media Group Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU at 20 (804 Newtown Circle, Suite 120), 4 - 6 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9 18 Woodford County.

Deadline to submit Emerging Leader Scholarship Applications New Member Luncheon presented by Melia Realty Group , 21 for the Austin Leadership Visit. - SEE PAGE 17 19 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room.