USINESS OCUS BOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. F AUGUST 2015 VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE VIII

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Friday, August 28th PRESENTED BY

Congratulations to the 2015 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners:

• CDP Engineers, Inc. • Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge • Downtown Lexington Corp. • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites • Integrated Engineering, PLLC • Milward Funeral Directors www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS August 2015: Volume XXIII, Issue VIII

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BBDP Showcases Biotech in the Bluegrass at BIO Convention 4-5 Business Focus is published once a month for a Among Top States for Economic Development total of 12 issues per year by Commerce STAT: Economic Contribution of Local Auto Industry Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Next Opportunity Exchange Event is Thursday, Sept. 10th Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 2015 Chairman of the Board: PUBLIC POLICY: Herb Miller, President Columbia Gas of Kentucky 6 Central KY Leaders Advocate for Bluegrass Region on Capitol Hill Publisher: Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO EVENTS: Commerce Lexington Inc. 7-14 Register Now for International Trip to Croatia, Nov. 6-14 Business On The Green is August 10th at Andover Editor: Mark E. Turner Special ‘LINK AT THE LEGENDS’ is August 18th Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY WINNERS Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Aug. 28th @330 Series: Hiring, Developing, Retaining Sales Talent Subscriptions are available for $12 and are included as a direct benefit of Commerce Kentucky Regional Tour Set for September 24-25 Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Two Great Good Morning Bluegrass Events Upcoming (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky. GET CONNECTED: POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., 2015 Winner’s Circle Program Kicks Off in August 15-19 P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Ambassador Spotlight: Howard Stovall, Image360 Leadership Lexington Projects Making a Difference Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - Member Personnel Announcements & Awards tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an WHAT 2 WATCH 4 account executive will contact you . Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile - stones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Forcht Bank Presents the 2015 Register Now for August 10th Personnel news might include promotions, Salute to Small Business Awards Business on the Green at additions, awards and milestones, recogni - tions and certifications and/or appoint - Luncheon on Friday, August 28 Andover Golf & Country Club ments. Information is published only as space permits. Cover Design Salute to Small Business Awards design by Stablemate Creative, LLC. Special “LINK” at the Legends New FCPS Superintendent is Tuesday, August 18th, at Emmanuel Caulk Featured at Sept. 3rd Good Morning BG

2 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2015 Former Chamber Chair Bruce Cotton Leaves Legacy of Community Involvement The Commerce Lexington Inc. family lost a great sion of Jerrico for 22 years, before leaving in 1997 for a government rela - friend and community leader with the recent pass - tions position at Cracker Barrel. His retirement from Cracker Barrel came ing of Bruce Cotton at age 84. Mr. Cotton served as in 2011. Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater In addition to his service as Chairman of the Lexington Chamber, Lexington Chamber of Commerce in 1975. Cotton went on to serve as president of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Lexington Inc. President & CEO, Bob Commerce and chairman of the Kentucky Restaurant Association. He Quick, said, “Bruce Cotton was an important also held positions with national organizations, such as the U.S. bridge between the past and present for us here at Chamber of Commerce, National Council of Chain Restaurants, and the Commerce Lexington Inc. He was so eager to par - International Franchise Association, which inducted him into its Hall of BRUCE COTTON ticipate and stay involved well after his service as Fame in 2001. Board Chair. For many years, he was often selected as one of the Past Chair representatives on the board of directors. He was a great friend to Commerce Lexington Inc., and we will miss him greatly.” A Grant County native who grew up on a farm and served in the Air Force, Cotton worked at for 14 years in charge of fundraising and student recruitment. Then, Warren Rosenthal, who was chairman of the restaurant company Jerrico, hired Cotton in the mid-1970’s as director of public affairs. He remained at Jerrico and Long John Silver’s, a chain that began as a divi -

Commerce Lexington Inc. Joins Collaborative Safe Communities Initiative At a public announcement on July 27, 2015, at the ’s Boone Center, Commerce Lexington Inc. joined local elected officials, public health professionals, educators and business leaders in a collaborative partner - ship for accreditation of Lexington as a Safe Community under the Safe Communities America program of the National Safety Council. The Safe Communities model aims to reduce needless injuries and deaths by enhancing established safety programs and working across silos to make our community a better place to live, work, and play. This unprecedented part - nership is a model for communities in Kentucky and the for organizational, agency, and business partnerships to make our communities safer. Speakers during the event included Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Herb Miller, president of Columbia Gas of Kentucky and 2015 Commerce Lexington Inc. Board Chair, Anthany Beatty, Assistant Vice President for the University of Kentucky, Dr. Rice Leach, Commissioner of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Health Department, and Aaron Horner from the Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment Network.

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY : Gina Greathouse, Hannah Huggins, Kimberly Rossetti & Allison Boyd CLX Economic Development Division BBDP Representatives Showcase Biotech in the Bluegrass at BIO As a part of the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership (BBDP), Commerce Lexington Inc. and the University of Kentucky exhibited at the 2015 Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention in Philadelphia. BIO is a global biotech conference that draws over 15,000 industry leaders, including 2,500 CEOs, from 50 states and 60 countries. Biotech is a growing industry in Kentucky and is one of Commerce Lexington’s strategic target niches. BIO gives Commerce Lexington an opportunity to showcase Lexington’s strengths in biotech and to network with a variety companies, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. This year KentuckyUnited also participated in BIO by host - ing a site selection consultant luncheon in Philadelphia. KentuckyUnited was formed to promote Kentucky as a great place to do business, as well as raise the state’s awareness across the country. This luncheon drew 12 consultants. By attending BIO this year, our team developed leads with five companies that expressed interest in opening operations in Lexington as well as 29 SBIR/STTR companies that are interested in Kentucky’s matching program. Attendees at Kentucky Pavilion learning more about biotech in the state.

Kentucky Among Top States for Economic Development in 2015 On July 6, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, joined by Mayor Jim Gray, Bob Quick and other com - munity officials, celebrated Kentucky receiving the Governor’s Cup at Xerox. Site Selection magazine named Kentucky the top state for economic develop - ment projects per capita last year and presented the Governor’s Cup to the state earlier this year. Fayette County has played a significant role in growing Kentucky’s economy. Since January 2008, the region announced 115 new and expansion projects, which are projected to create 3,702 jobs and nearly $377.5 million in new investment.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO Bob Quick, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Jennifer Scutchfield, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Shevawn Akers.

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Stat of the Month: Manufacturers’ Networking Group Economic Contribution of Local Auto Industry Kentucky’s automotive industry is among the best in the nation, and Lexington is in the center. According to the Kentucky Automotive Industry Association (KAIA), there are 97 automotive-related manufac - turing facilities in the Bluegrass, represent - ing over 20 percent of all auto-related busi - nesses in Kentucky. In the Lexington Region, over 12,200 people are directly employed by an automotive-related busi - ness, and 41,700 total jobs are supported by the automotive industry with a total pay - roll of $1.88 billion. As a result, the Lexington Region receives almost $20 mil - lion in local occupational tax revenues every year and contributes about $344 million to state income and sales tax revenues. LBX hosted our Manufacturers’ Networking Group for a luncheon and panel on June 26th. The panelists from JM Smucker Company, 3M and LexPlastic discussed best practices in the work - place, specifically on human resources policies and manufacturing practices. 28 individuals By The Numbers: attended the meeting, which was sponsored by Dean Dorton. In 2015, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Development Division has Next 5Across is August 26 at Awesome Inc. responded to calls from the following: Join Awesome Inc. for the next 5Across event New Business: 63 new prospects inter - on Wednesday, August 26th. Sponsored by ested in finding a new location or the Lexington Venture Club, 5Across is a expanding operations contest for entrepreneurs. 5 pitches, 5 Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial minutes per pitch, $500 prize, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5 cost (includes food). If you haven’t Companies: 21 companies with potential REMAINING 5ACROSS DATES: expansions in Lexington checked out a 5Across, make sure to attend this fun entrepreneurial event. Mark your August 26 at 5:00 p.m. Client Visits: 13 calendars for the rest of the 2015 Dates. October 28 at 5:00 p.m. December 9 at 5:00 p.m. (Final) Existing Business Visits: 81

THURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 10, 2015 | 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. | L YRIC THEATRE (300 E. 3 RD STREET ) Make Connections With Area Purchasing Professionals at Opportunity Exchange Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Fall Opportunity for potential members. Please RSVP to Lauren PRESENTED BY : Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky Gross at [email protected] . on Thursday, September 10 , at the Lyric Theatre (300 E. 3rd Street) will feature great networking and MBD PROGRAM SPONSORS : interaction for minority-owned and small business - es in the Lexington community. Several large com - Community Trust Bank panies will have purchasing professionals on hand. Fifth Third Bank Enjoy light fare food and entertainment by R.C. The Hartford GOLD SPONSORS : Smith & Margot Demarest. Lexmark International, Inc. Republic Services of Kentucky, LLC LG&E-KU TO REGISTER: PNC Bank SILVER SPONSORS : The Fall Opportunity Exchange event will take place Sanders-Brown Center on Aging WUKY 91.3 FM on Thursday, September 10 , at the Lyric Theatre University of Kentucky (300 E. 3rd Street) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cost is $10 Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, and $15 Windstream Communications

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY

Central Kentucky Leaders Advocate for Bluegrass Region on Capitol Hill

PRESENTED BY : SUBMITTED BY : Andi Johnson, VP of Public Policy | [email protected]

More than 50 Central Kentucky leaders took resented various sectors of the local economy part in the Bluegrass Region’s annual such as government, banking, health care, non- Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia profit, education, manufacturing, energy, and Gas of Kentucky on July 8-9. During the visit, professional services. The group acted as policy Giving 110% for 110 years! attendees met with every member of Kentucky’s advocates for Central Kentucky by sharing the Congressional delegation, including U.S. Senate concerns of the business community with feder - PLATINUM SPONSORS Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator al officials on a broad spectrum of issues. Babbage Cofounder Rand Paul and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-6). This year, the Bluegrass Region’s federal leg - Eastern Kentucky University The group also met with White House admin - islative priorities included protecting Kentucky’s istration officials led by former Kentucky Lt. low electricity rates and energy economy, pro - Frost Brown Todd LLC Governor Jerry Abramson, who currently serves moting a sensible regulatory environment, Kentucky Coal Association as the White House Director of ensuring long-term funding for critical trans - R.J. Corman Railroad Group Intergovernmental Affairs. Additionally, the portation infrastructure, securing smart invest - group had the opportunity to engage several ments in higher education and workforce devel - GOLD SPONSORS chiefs of staff from the Kentucky delegation opment – including funding for research and AT&T offices and other legislative experts in a dialogue innovation grants, support for the region’s mili - Kentucky Blood Center about issues important to Central Kentucky’s tary economy and reforms to the financial serv - economy. ices sector to improve access to capital for busi - SILVER SPONSORS Attendees on the trip were diverse and rep - nesses. Blue Grass Airport Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. U.S. Bank Your Community Bank

KENTUCKIANS IN WASHINGTON SUMMER RECEPTION

PRESENTED BY Kentucky Community and Technical College System

GOLD SPONSOR KU - A PPL Company LEFT: Dave Moss (Kentucky Coal Association) and Congressman Andy Barr. RIGHT: Bob Babbage (Babbage Cofounder), Rebecca Byers (Commonwealth of KY), and Charlie Grizzle (The Grizzle Company).

LEFT TO RIGHT: Kentuckians in Washington Reception at Union Station; Senator Mitch McConnell; Senator Rand Paul; Congressmen Ed Whitfield & Brett Guthrie.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Abramson (Director of Intergovernmental Affairs) gives a White House briefing; Congressman Thomas Massie; Congressman Hal Rogers; and Congressman John Yarmuth. (All photos on this page by Mark E. Turner | CLX Staff)

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INTERNATIONAL TRIP : N OVEMBER 6 - 14 | C ROATIA , F EATURING THE DALMATIAN COAST Experience The Best of Croatia with Commerce Lexington Inc. Nov. 6-14 Commerce Lexington Inc. is continuing world, the city of Split, which features REGISTRATION INFO: its annual offering of a unique international Diocletian’s palace at its heart and is known The cost to participate in this unique travel travel opportunity for its members and the as Europe’s sunniest seaside settings, the opportunity starts at $3,399 per person for general public. Over the last few years, natural phenomenon known as Plitvice Lakes Commerce Lexington Inc. members (double Commerce Lexington Inc. has led groups to National Park with its breathtaking terraced occupancy), which includes hotels, meals, day China, Cuba, Vietnam & Cambodia, and lakes, and a final stop in Croatia’s capital city trips, and airfare from Cincinnati. For single Dubai. In 2015, we are offering yet another of Zagreb. Optional tours are also available occupancy and non-CLX member pricing, con - attractive destination, which will enable trav - to Montenegro, Mostar – the capital of tact Katie Hardwick at (859) 226-1608. More elers to experience a unique international Herzegovina, Medjugorje, the stone town of information and a detailed itinerary are avail - adventure like no other. Trogir, as well as an optional extended stay in able on-line at www.commercelexington.com . Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering Zagreb. with Central Holidays for a nine-day trip to Croatia, featuring the Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik, Split, and Zagreb, departing from Cincinnati on November 6, 2015 . Undoubtedly the best kept secret in the Adriatic, Croatia is a captivating European country that revels in a year-round mild Mediterranean climate, rich cultural heritage, and stylishly cosmopolitan appeal. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience THE BEST OF CROATIA with Commerce Lexington Inc. Some of the highlights of the trip include a visit to Dubrovnik, considered one of the best preserved medieval walled-cities in the

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS PRESENTED BY:

Platinum Sponsor: Business on the Green Monday, August 10, 2015 Gold Shield Limousine, Inc. Andover Golf & Country Club Gold Sponsors:

Ingersoll Rand | KU - a PPL Company | SIS Whether you’re networking with potential clients Golf Ball Sponsor: through a hole sponsorship, entertaining clients by playing, or just enjoying an afternoon outside the office, WLEX Communications, LLC you won’t want to miss the 2015 Commerce Lexington Inc. Business on the Green event presented by Team Photo Sponsor: Cooperative Business Services , Members Heritage First Southern National Bank Credit Union , and University of Kentucky Federal Credit Practice Green Sponsor: Union on Monday, August 10 , at Andover Golf & Country Club (3450 Todds Road). Qualex Manufacturing Return Form To: Beer Sponsor: Print Sponsor: Commerce Lexington Inc. Kentucky Eagle, Inc. Lynn Imaging Attn: Katie Hardwick Snack & Beverage Cart Sponsor: 330 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 [email protected] Windstream Communications Fax: (859) 233-3304

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tee Time: 12:30 p.m. Awards Reception: 5:00 p.m.

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BUSINESS LINK | T UESDAY , A UGUST 18, 2015 | S TARTS : 5:30 P.M. | W HITAKER BANK BALLPARK

Join Us for a Special ‘Link’ at the at Whitaker Bank Ballpark Aug. 18

Commerce Lexington Inc. and the are partnering to help you “hit a homerun” with your networking this Summer. The Pre-Register at www.CommerceLexington.com ‘LINK AT THE LEGENDS ’ is a unique and fun way to grow your client base, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lexington Legends profes - for Discounted Rate. Please note that tickets sional at the Pepsi Party Deck at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on for this event are non-refundable. Tuesday, August 18 , starting at 5:30 p.m. This networking event will fol - low the normal Business Link model as far as net - working with other business professionals and making new business contacts throughout the community. In addition, attendees will receive two compli - mentary beverages, a variety of ballpark fare and a view of the game from the Pepsi Party Deck (game tickets for seats outside of the party deck must be purchased separately). Game time is 7:05 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged for this event, although a will call area will be available at a high - er cost on the night of the event. Come out and enjoy a night of networking and baseball! COST TO ATTEND: Pre-registration for this special Link at the Legends event is available on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com at a cost of $12 per person for CLX members or $18 per person for non-members. Registration will also be available on game day payable at the Will Call area at a cost of $15 for members or $21 for non-members. PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NON-REFUNDABLE . Exhibit space is not available for this Business Link.

LINK AT THE LEGENDS REGISTRATION INCLUDES: r Networking at the Pepsi Party Deck, beginning at 5:30 p.m. r Two complimentary beverages. Cash bar available for additional drinks from 5:30 until the end of the game, with alcohol service stopped at the end of the 7th inning. r A variety of ballpark fare, including hot dogs, chips and cheese, pop - corn, and peanuts. r View of the Legends’ game against the from the Pepsi Party Deck, which starts at 7:05 p.m.. (Seats outside the Party Deck must be purchased separately.)

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

Salute to Small Business Awards Commerce Lexington Inc. and Forcht Bank Congratulate the 2015 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners Luncheon is Friday, August 28th Legacy Award PRESENTED BY : Milward Funeral Directors During the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon pre - Robert E. Milward, Owner sented by Forcht Bank on Friday, August 28 , from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Entertainment Center on the grounds of 159 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507 historic Keeneland, we’ll recognize the “Thoroughbreds” of our Phone: (859) 252-3411 small business community in variety of categories. Web: www.milwardfuneral.com After we learn a little more about each of our category win - ners, we’ll name a new Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business When you talk about legacy, few busi - of the Year, which is selected from the category award winners. nesses can match the longevity of The Small Business of the Year then has the opportunity to be Milward Funeral Directors. For 190 considered for state and national recognition through the U.S. years and through six generations, the Small Business Administration. Milward family has been there to offer Additionally, award winners in each category are provided with support to grieving family members exhibit space at the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon, during difficult times, making it so you’ll want to arrive early or stay a little late to interact with the Lexington’s oldest business and the award winners and learn more about their products and services. 37th oldest continually operating business in the country. In 1825, 21- year old Joseph Milward opened a cabinet and furniture business, and TO REGISTER: not long after began to focus on the production of caskets for fami - The cost to attend is $50 for Commerce Lexington members, $60 lies in the community. Through the years, Milward Funeral Directors for potential members. To register, e-mail to has been impacted by multiple wars, economic downturns and [email protected] or register on-line at increased competition, while adapting to suburban sprawl and the www.CommerceLexington.com . changing needs of the community. Today, Milward has 31 employees and three locations across Lexington on North Broadway, Southland PLATINUM SPONSORS Drive and Trent Boulevard. Community Trust Bank Keeneland Association Sam’s Club Nonprofit Award

TOAST TO THE WINNERS SPONSOR Barney Miller’s Inc. Downtown Lexington Corporation GOLD SPONSORS Renee Jackson, President Central Bank & Trust Co. 333 W. Vine Street, Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com Phone: (859) 335-8640 SILVER SPONSORS Web: www.downtownlex.com ADCOLOR, INC. Humana Founded in 1988, Downtown Lexington TravelHost of the Bluegrass Corporation (DLC) is a nonprofit mem - Windstream Communications bership organization comprised of WUKY 91.3 FM more than 410 members who repre - sent a diverse group of businesses and SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS individuals working together to pro - Electronic Business Machines, Inc. mote economic development in down - Hurst Business Supply and Furniture Solutions town Lexington. DLC is a community and business advocacy group that utilizes events and promotional ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR efforts to strengthen the quality of life in downtown Lexington. Its mis - Frost Brown Todd, LLC sion is to promote downtown Lexington as a unique and vibrant place in INVITATION & PROGRAM SPONSOR Lexington for business, residential life, and entertainment. DLC pro - Stablemate Creative LLC duces over 70 free public events annually along with a handful of ticket - ed events that provide opportunities for the public to experience down - PRINT SPONSOR town Lexington. Today, the DLC staff has grown and it has been able to Lynn Imaging/Monster Color diversify funding sources, with a good balance of membership funds, event revenue and sponsorship dollars.

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Commerce Lexington Inc. and Forcht Bank Congratulate the 2015 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

Business Success Award Minority Business Award

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Integrated Engineering, PLLC Manish Patel, Owner Harsha Wijesiri, President 1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511 166 Prosperous Place, Ste. 220, Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 231-0656 Phone: (859) 368-0145 Web: www.hiexpress.com/lexingtonky Web: www.int-engineering.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Integrated Engineering is a pro - Suites is a local, award-winning, fessional civil engineering, land - franchised hotel with 78 rooms, scape architecture, and surveying an indoor, heated pool, business firm that offers a wide array of center and fitness center. After consulting experience in various managing a Ramada Inn for ten fields of design; including years, Manish Patel sold the hotel Transportation, Aviation, Stormwater Management, Land in 2007 and built the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington, which Development, Water/Wastewater, Structures, Inspection, Planning, opened in 2008. With an increasing staff size and revenue, the Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection. Integrated Holiday Inn Express has found itself in the top spot on Engineering is known for its storm-water design expertise. In fact, it is TripAdvisor.com. Patel and his team have been recognized numer - one of only two statewide drainage consultants for the Kentucky ous times for excellence in operations and customer satisfaction, Transportation Cabinet and one of only 6 prequalified storm-water con - and the hotel remains in the the top 15 of 2,000 Holiday Inn sultants for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Division of Express hotels nationwide. The hotel also received the “Torchbearer Water Quality. Integrated Engineering was established in 2006 by Award” for 2010-2013, recognizing excellence in all aspects of oper - Harsha Wijesiri in the basement of his residence in Lexington, but ations from quality to customer satisfaction, and the "Quality today, it has grown to 18 full-time employees and one part-time Excellence Award" for 2014. employee.

Green Initiative Award Young Entrepreneur Award

CDP Engineers, Inc. Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge David Carter, President Toa Green, Owner 3250 Blazer Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509 1210 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40504 Phone: (859) 264-7500 Phone: (859) 288-2176 Web: www.cdpengineers.com www.crankandboom.com

CDP Engineers, Inc. is an award- Toa Green took over as chef and co-owner winning design firm that provides of Thai Orchid Cafe in 2011, when she and Civil, Environmental, and her husband bought the restaurant from Transportation Engineering; her parents. Today, Toa and Mike Green Landscape Architecture/Planning; have seen the small family restaurant and Land Surveying/GIS services to grow into multiple businesses operating a range of public and private enti - in many different markets and models. All ties including; governmental agencies, public institutions, munici - of their businesses do more than just sell palities, private developers, commercial establishments, and indus - food products. They are designed to be trial companies. Since its inception in 1989, CDP has been commit - vehicles for positive change in the com - ted to service excellence and staying at the forefront of current tech - munity and the world. Since taking over the business, the number nology. It has approached the changing business landscape as an of employees has increased from six to 20 and increasing revenues opportunity to explore sustainable and innovative solutions not only allowed for the transformation of Thai Orchid Cafe into Thai and for its clients, but also for itself. Sustainable design and innovative Mighty Noodle Bowls, with the addiiton of the opening of Crank practices are CDP’s cornerstones of business, and the staff models and Boom Ice Cream Lounge in the historic Distillery District as these through demonstration, education, and outreach. Lexington’s first dessert-only restaurant.

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TUESDAY , S EPTEMBER 8, 2015 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN STREET - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) @330 Series Event: Hiring, Developing & Retaining the Best Sales Talent

PRESENTED BY : Just like trainers and owners seek to logistics, and education. He is the find and develop race winning author of a self-published book entitled Thoroughbreds, sales managers seek to 7 Ways To More: Maximize and Enjoy hire and develop salespeople to win What You Have while Reaching for the their races, which are budgets and Next , a contributor to Lifehack.org, and goals. To do this, they must hire the writes his own personal blog weekly at best, develop the best, and ultimately selfdevelopmentaddict.com. Brian has retain the best possible talent they can. an MBA, and when he’s not studying the During the next @330 Series event next topic in sales or leadership, he is presented by Manpower of Central BRIAN WILLETT running around the city of Louisville Kentucky on Tuesday, September 8 , training for his next race. GOLD SPONSORS from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Commerce LexiDan Foods, LLC/Waffle House Lexington’s first floor conference room, attendees ABOUT THE @330 SERIES: TravelHost of the Bluegrass will learn how to hire EAGER talent, them The @330 events provide a topical presentation University of Kentucky's Gatton to success, and retain them for continued success that is relevant to the success of small business from Brian Willett , a Dale Carnegie and Associates College of Business & Economics owners and business professionals. They also course certified trainer in sales and leadership cur - Windstream Communications allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, riculum. share best practices, and work through challenges. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: As a self-proclaimed self-development addict and TO REGISTER: sales guru, Brian Willett seeks to inspire others to The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington “think differently.” Brian owns two small business - Inc. members at no charge. However, please register es and has held various leadership and sales posi - for the events by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226- tions in the U.S. Defense industry, manufacturing, 1615 or [email protected] .

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KY Regional Tour Group to Explore Owensboro, E-Town Area, Sept. 24-25 In 2009, Commerce Lexington Inc. revived a Owensboro and Elizabethtown, as well as other PRESENTED BY : long-ago tradition of visiting other areas of points along the I-69 corridor on September 24 Kentucky when two busloads of elected officials and 25 . Along the way, we’ll hear from a variety and business leaders from the Bluegrass of civic leaders, elected officials, and get a look Region toured Eastern Kentucky. The intention at Owensboro’s recent riverfront development. of what has now become the Kentucky Regional Tour is to listen and learn from the leaders in TO REGISTER: each of the areas we visit, hearing about the The cost to participate in the Kentucky PLATINUM SPONSOR challenges they face in the hopes of identifying Regional Tour is $589 per person (members common issues on which we can work together KU a PPL Company only), which includes transportation for the and support each other in areas such as eco - two days, accommodations at the Hampton nomic development and public policy. RECEPTION & DINNER SPONSOR Inn & Suites by Hilton Owensboro Downtown Recent Kentucky Regional Tours have taken U.S. Bank (401 West 2nd St., Owensboro), and meals as us to the eastern, south central, northeastern, outlined on the agenda. For more information western, and northern portions of our state. The or to register, contact Katie Hardwick at LUNCHEON SPONSOR 2015 edition of the Kentucky Regional Tour pre - [email protected] . First Security Bank sented by Morgan & Pottinger will take us to

GOLD SPONSORS Central Bank & Trust Co. Gold Shield Limousine, Inc.

Photo from www.Owensboro.org

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 EVENTS

Two Upcoming Good Morning Bluegrass Events Focus on Education

PRESENTED BY : THURSDAY , S EPT . 3, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | H YATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (R EGENCY BALLROOM ) New FCPS Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk Headlines September 3rd Good Morning Bluegrass When the new school year begins in served as an assistant superintendent mid-August, there will be a new face at in the School District of Philadelphia – GOLD SPONSORS the helm of the Fayette County Public serving 167,000 students. Caulk holds TravelHost of the Bluegrass Schools. Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Waffle House / LexiDan Foods, LLC was named the district’s new superin - the University of Delaware and a law WUKY 91.3 FM tendent by a unanimous vote of the degree from Widener University SILVER SPONSORS Fayette County Board of Education in School of Law. He will complete his State Auto Insurance Companies late June. doctoral degree in education this During the next Commerce Lexington December. Traditional Bank Inc. Good Morning Bluegrass event This event will also include the pres - Windstream Communications EMMANUEL presented by Fifth Third Bank on CAULK entation of the Golden Apple Awards, SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS Thursday, September 3 , from 8:00 - 9:30 which were created in 2010 by the ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES...LLC a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Lexington’s FCPS Community Partners Leadership Breeze Financial, LLC Regency Ballroom (401 West High Street), the Team to recognize high performance partner - community will have a chance to hear from Mr. ships with the school system. Cumberland Valley National Bank Caulk and ask questions of the district’s new Hurst Business Supply & Furniture leader. CLX Chair-Elect Alan Stein of SteinGroup, TO REGISTER: Solutions LLC, and who led the recent FCPS redistricting Missing Link Managed I.T., LLC The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass effort, will moderate this interactive event. is $25 for Commerce Lexington Inc. members Pinnacle Productions Having served as superintendent of the and $35 for non-members. To register, e-mail to Portland Public Schools, Maine’s largest school [email protected] or register on- district, since 2012, Caulk is known as a transfor - line at www.CommerceLexington.com . mational educational leader with a calling to advance equity for all children. He previously

WEDNESDAY , O CTOBER 7, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | H YATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (P ATTERSON BALLROOM ) Dr. Eli Capilouto Talks “All Things UK” at Oct. 7th Good Morning Bluegrass As the Bluegrass Region’s largest employer, the ABOUT DR. ELI CAPILOUTO: University of Kentucky’s impact is felt far and wide across Dr. Eli Capilouto became the 12th President of the the Commonwealth. From its academic programs to its University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under his leader - advances in healthcare to important research efforts and ship, the $3.4 billion flagship and land grant research uni - of course the successful athletics programs, UK has seen versity has gained significant momentum in fulfilling its many changes and a lot of activity on campus lately. multi-faceted mission of teaching, research, service and The University of Kentucky is also undergoing a signif - health care. A native of Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previously icant physical transformation of its academic, research, served as Provost of the University of Alabama- residential, health care and community spaces. Through Birmingham (UAB) and Dean of the UAB School of Public partnerships, increased philanthropy and effective finan - UK PRESIDENT Health. cial management, UK is self-financing the vast majority of DR. ELI its more than $1.7 billion infrastructure development. CAPILOUTO At an upcoming Good Morning Bluegrass event pre - sented by Fifth Third Bank on Wednesday, October 7 , from 8:00 - TO REGISTER: 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lexington’s Patterson Ballroom (401 The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass is $25 for West High Street), University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto Commerce Lexington Inc. members and $35 for non-members. To will be on hand to talk about the plethora of changes and enhance - register, e-mail to [email protected] or register on-line ments happening across the campus, and what we can look forward at www.CommerceLexington.com . to during the next 150 years of the University of Kentucky.

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Commerce Lexington Inc. Winner’s Circle Campaign Kicks Off in August For the 13th consecutive year, Commerce for volunteers to be contacting your company about Lexington Inc. is preparing for its annual Winner’s sponsorships and to make sure you’re getting the Circle total resource development program. This most out of your membership. Leading this year’s initiative enlists the help of around 90 volunteers initiative is Bill Lear , Managing Director of Stoll from throughout the community, who seek to bring Keenon Ogden, PLLC, who will serve as Chair of the in new members, renewals and membership 2015 Winner’s Circle campaign. upgrades, while informing existing members of Follow the volunteers’ progress or find out more services and marketing opportunities available about the Winner’s Circle program on-line at through Commerce Lexington Inc. www.CLXWinnersCircle.com or www.facebook.com/ The 2015 Winner’s Circle program will officially CLXWinnersCircle . begin this month with a Kickoff Event at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion on August 21, so watch

2015 WINNER’S CIRCLE TEAMS Ambassadors American Founders Bank BB&T Central Bank & Trust Co. CHASE / J.P. Morgan Columbia Gas of Kentucky Community Trust Bank Fifth Third Bank Forcht Bank Friends of Commerce Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) Ky. American Water/Windstream Communications Kentucky Utilities Co. Leadership Lexington Alumni Missing Link Managed IT PNC Bank Powell-Walton-Milward - a division of J. Smith Lanier Republic Bank & Trust Co. SteinGroup, LLC UBS Financial Services University of Kentucky Your Community Bank

2014 Winner’s Circle Kickoff at Malone’s Banquets in the Lansdowne Shoppes. (CLX Staff Photo)

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 15 CONNECT

COMMENTARY: Police Ride-Along Provides Eye-Opening Experience Commentary by Cindy Brandenburg, Commerce Lexington Inc. interned with the FBI in California. and 2015 Leadership Lexington Graduate Officer Holland was called to a three-car I had the privilege of being a part of the 2015 Leadership hit-and-run accident, along with Officer Ryan Lexington Class, and one of the day sessions we experienced was White, who was also on duty that night. The Public Safety Day, which enabled our class to tour the Juvenile officers worked the scene of the accident and Detention Center, Fayette County Adult Detention Center, and to then tracked down the vehicle that had left the hear from Lexington Police Chief Mark Barnard on “Policing in the scene. Then came a call regarding a missing 21st Century.” As part of the day, each class member is encour - child, and we visited a safe house in which offi - aged to participate in a citizen ride-along with the Lexington cers often place children or locate those who Police Department. are missing. OFFICER When the opportunity to do a ride-along was presented, it The calls continued throughout the night. RYAN WHITE sounded very interesting to me. Honestly, The next call took us to a local restaurant when I think of a police officer, it’s usually where there was a family dispute, and the primary language spo - because there are red and blue lights in my ken was Spanish. I was surprised to find out that each officer rear view mirror. could communicate in Spanish, because it was something they My ride-along began late on a Saturday learned throughout their training. night with roll call at the Lexington Police Like Officer Holland, Officer White also decided early on that Department’s Central Sector location. I was he wanted to make service a part of his life. After 9/11, Officer greeted by several officers, including Officer White joined the Air Force, where he served in the Iraq War, and Alex Holland who has been on the police force upon returning home, he joined the Lexington Police Department for a number of years. Officer Holland was where his father and uncle had each served and retired. OFFICER ALEX The officers handled every call with patience and treated each assigned to show me the ropes for the HOLLAND evening. He explained how he takes a call and person we encountered with respect. Officer Holland said that he went over several rules for my safety, and within minutes, we had hoped to treat everyone as though they were his own family, our first call. because he recognized that he’s often seeing someone at their While talking with Officer Holland about his decision to worst possible moment in life. He said it’s not who they are. become a police officer, he said he dreamed of being an officer Rather, it just happens to be the situation they are in. since the age of four, following his very first interaction with a I would encourage everyone to participate in a ride-along to police officer during a time when his father nearly died. He get a true sense of what the job of a police officer entails. The remembered being comforted by the officer and being assured experience truly changed my thoughts on public safety, and everything would be O.K., and it had a huge impact on his life. opened my eyes to how each officer risks his or her own life to Officer Holland went on to graduate from Eastern Kentucky protect the community each day or night. The experience was University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and later something I won’t soon forget.

Ambassador Spotlight: Howard Stovall, Image360 (365 Southland Dr.) Howard Stovall, Owner / General About the Graphics Industry: He said, “This is an exciting indus - Image360 try as no two projects are ever alike, and we are able to create 365 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 exciting visual communications for our clients. It is also high- pressure, as we are constantly working against multiple client Phone: (859) 260-1048 deadlines.” Web: www.image360lexky.com About Serving as an Ambassador: “ Commerce Lexington has About Image360: Howard Stovall opened Signs Now in 1998 proven to be an excellent vehicle to network with other business and rebranded it as Image360 in April 2014 to better represent owners and decision makers in the community,” added the wide range of graphics products and services it provided. Howard. “As an Ambassador, I am privileged to meet CLX mem - HOWARD “We are solutions providers in producing informational, bers from a variety of industries, many of whom I haven’t met at STOVALL wayfinding and advertising for our clients,” said Stovall. “This scheduled functions. I have also been able to direct members may be anything from business cards to vehicle wraps, and with specific needs or questions to the proper person at CLX grand opening banners to permanent electrical signage.” and encourage them to more active involvement.”

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

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Leadership Lexington: Making a Difference for Our Community & Region

The class project is the crucible where Leadership Lexington class mem - were first distributed to Lexington bers practice and apply leadership skills in a small-group experience, Traditional Magnet School (LTMS), while working on a community project. They work with community lead - through its Family Resource Center, and ers, gain in-depth understanding of community organizations and/or later to Jessie Clark Middle School, community needs and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Wellington Elementaty, Harrison The project experience also serves as litmus test for success for individ - Elementary, and Lafayette High School. ual class members and the project groups. Below is a summary of class Nourish Your Neighborhood, Inc. has projects from the 2014-15 program year, which ended in June. begun the process of applying for 501 (c)3 status. Group members: Megan Moore, Kim Woods, Phillip Sisk, Tish BRIDGING THE GAP: Heaney, Katie Martin, Emily Bradley, An initiative to address the area’s skills gap by connecting those that need Jerry Sturdivant, Brittany MacGregor, labor skills to those that need skilled laborers. The goal of the project is Katy Bennett, Melynda Jamison, Brant to address two significant issues in the community: (1) the growing skills Welch, Tao Green. gap created by skilled laborers aging out of the work force; and (2) citizens receiving assistance through Lexington’s affordable housing and home - lessness programs (or other underserved demographics) who need to be SHADOWING FOR SUCCESS: re-equipped with new skills in a labor or trade that will enable them to This group worked to provide attain sustainable employment. The group plans to produce a “white information and education to paper” or a written summary of their findings, to be presented to the high school students about Workforce Development Board or other body best suited to take a long- what it takes to work in a variety term interest in the gap they identified and have been working to bridge. of different jobs. The principal Group members: Wes Harned, Lisa Wilson, Rob Bright, Todd Wetzel, Alex of Bryan Station High School Lyttle, Tyler Campbell, Tyler Hamilton, and Tyler Scott. recommended targeting 25 jun - iors and partner with an existing co-op class at the school to pro - OWN IT: vide informational pre-employa - Strengthening neighborhoods by empower - bility sessions on topics such as interviewing skills, networking, soft skills, ing neighbors, Own It is a community beau - computer skills, and mentoring. They provided overview of shadowing for tification project targeting properties with success program and information on Individual Learning Plan (ILP) during code offenses that negatively impact the the initial meeting. As sessions continued, more topics were covered such as neighborhood, and that may be due to the learning styles, job outlook, salaries, education required to enter certain inability of owners - especially for owner- fields, soft skills, professionalism, and proper dress for work, networking, occupied properties - to properly maintain mentoring, work ethics, financial aid, and scholarships. After the completion the property. A clean-up day was held on of the in-school, pre-employability sessions, the team toured professional April 25th that was attended by members of work environments, including the Circuit Court, Council of State the community, the First District Governments, KentuckyOne Health, Toyota, and BCTC’s location on the Councilman James Brown, and Own It Toyota campus. Group members: Catrena Bowman, Cody Brown, Nick members. The day was also supported by Runyon, Stefan Hendrickson, Mindy Sekhon, Shaye Johnson, Gaby Baca, Habitat for Humanity, Bluegrass Cindy Brandenburg, Jessica Berry. Greensource, Kentucky American Water, Justice House and more. To help assist homeowners, group members drafted an ordinance for shifting unused funds To learn more about these and other Leadership from the city’s sidewalk abatement program to aid homeowners with minor home repairs. The group will continue to support the ordinance as it progress - Lexington projects, visit www.leadershiplexington.com es. Group members: Anne Hardy , Ben Allen, David Howard, Katy Ross, Sheila Sekela, Jay Inman, Patrick Keal, Brent O’Neill, Caitlin Foehse, Adam Meyer, Michael Hornback, Tony Bonner, Matt Osborne, Michael Cronk, Todd Ernst, Grace Hahn, and Alyse Garrard.

NOURISH YOUR John W. Gilbert, M.D. NEIGHBORHOOD: 3256 Loch Ness Drive This community hunger relief initiative partners with local restaurants to create ways for patrons to Lexington, KY 40517 donate, turning money into meals in the form of gift One of the Most cards to family resource centers at neighborhood schools. Donations from restaurant patrons are Technologically Advanced, 859.971.0014 used to purchase restaurant gift cards that are then Positional Open MRI Units www.sbncmd.com given to local school Resource Centers for students and their families at risk of hunger. It is a primary in Kentucky is in focus of the group to feed those in need while also LEXINGTON. encouraging families to dine together. Gift cards

AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of June 17, through July 20, 2015

Arbor Youth Services, Inc. Department of Workforce Development Lexington Pain & Chiropractic Wellness Center Youth Services & Programs Workforce Development Chiropractors D.C. Stephanie A. Spires, Executive Director Jeanne Scott, Workforce Development Manager Sara Henderson 540 West Third Street 1055 Industry Rd., 2nd Floor 185 Pasadena Drive, Suite 210 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40505-3823 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 254-2501 Phone: (859) 233-5940 Phone: (859) 254-5001 Web: www.arborky.org Web: http://kentuckycareercenter.ky.gov Web: www.lexpainwellness.com bd Global, LLC ECSI, LLC Posh Salon & Spa Sports Agency Engineering Services Hair Salon/Day Spa Brooks Downing, President/Founder J. Steven Gardner, President Michael Carter, Manager P.O. Box 54581 340 South Broadway, Suite 200 2573 Richmond Road, Suite 240 Lexington, KY 40555 Lexington, KY 40508-2553 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 608-3109 Phone: (859) 233-2103 Phone: (859) 269-7674 Web: www.bdglobalsports.com Web: www.engrservices.com Web: www.poshsalonandspa.com

Cork & Barrel Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers Prominence Health Wines - Retail Restaurants Health Insurance Jim Taylor, Owner Megan Spencer, Communications Director Travis Burgett, Strategic Market Executive 2263 Nicholasville Road 395 South Limestone 1001 St. Joseph Lane Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40508 London, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 278-9463 Phone: (859) 554-5514 Phone: (606) 330-6019 Web: www.lexcorkandbarrel.com Web: www.freakinburgers.com Street Craves Crow Street Ideal Kentucky, IKEA Assembly Restaurants Technology Consulting Office Furniture Supplies & Equipment Megan Spencer Walker Mattox, Founder Mike Simonson 395 South Limestone 148 Jefferson Street, Suite A 1324 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 554-5514 Phone: (859) 749-5666 Phone: (859) 412-2099 Web: www.streetcraves.com Web: www.crowstreet.com Web: www.idealkentucky.com

Commerce Lexington Inc. Accepting Nominations for 2016 Board of Directors Until Tuesday, September 8; Form Available On-line Do you want to have some input on the key to [email protected] issues that affect local business, our commu - or in person to Commerce Lexington Inc. nity, and our future? Have you thought about President & CEO, Bob Quick, before the estab - becoming a board member for one of the most lished deadline to 330 East Main Street, Suite effective business organizations in Kentucky? 100, Lexington, KY 40507. Commerce Lexington Inc., with over 5,500 A nominating committee will review the business professionals representing more names submitted to finalize the nominees. than 1,700 member businesses, will be accept - Once approved by the Commerce Lexington ing nominations from the membership for its Inc. Executive Board, the names will be pub - 2016 Board of Directors until 5 p.m. on lished in a future issue of Business Focus. For Tuesday, September 8, 2015 . By becoming a questions about the nomination process or board member for Commerce Lexington Inc., the nomination form, contact Cindy you'll be able to weigh in on the issues that Brandenburg at cbrandenburg@Commerce affect the region. Lexington.com . A nomination form is available on-line at www.commercelexington.com/board-of-direc - tors1.html . Forms can be submitted by e-mail

18 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2015 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Assured Neace Lukens recently hired Steven According to a new report issued by The Sayre Christian Village announced the nomi - Hurt as a senior account executive, providing American Lawyer (AmLaw), Dinsmore & Shohl nees for LeadingAge Kentucky’s Annual Awards employee benefits programs and services to ranks sixth in the nation among the top law Program, including Greg Cathy (Caring Heart clients in the Central, Southern and Eastern firms for the number of women equity part - Award), Melissa Taulbee and Trysh Henson Kentucky markets. ners. Nearly 25-percent of women partners at (Nursing Excellence Award), Carolyn Colliver Dinsmore held an equity stake in the firm in (Volunteer of the Year Award), Lisa Pennington Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP announced 2014. (Supportive Services Award), Velma Mitchell that attorney Paula J. Shives has rejoined the (Caring Hands Award), and Charletta Wadkins firm as a member of the Economic Forcht Group of Kentucky has named Greg (LeadingAge Kentucky Scholarship). Development practice group in the Lexington Horsman as its new chief information officer. office. Additionally, attorney Christopher Van Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorney and former Bever recently joined the firm’s Lexington Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced Lexington Mayor James H. Newberry Jr. has office. Finally, 25 Bingham Greenebaum Doll the following new agents to its team: Susy been appointed to the Legal Services Review LLP attorneys have been recognized in the Esquivel , Carrie Slone and Matt Grimes . Panel for the National Association of 2015 Edition of Chambers USA: America’s Independent Colleges and Universities Leading Lawyers for Business , a national report Lexington Habitat for Humanity named Megan (NAICU). on lawyers and law firms. Lexington attorneys Meserve as development manager at the named to the list include Bruce E. Cryder , ReStore, while Doug Muir joined the Habitat The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) recently Wendy Bryant Becker , and Tandy C. Patrick . team as project manager, and Kelly Karbowicz inducted Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney J. Riley has been named resource development David Porter as president-elect of its board of The National Law Journal has ranked Bowles coordinator. directors. His one-year term began on July 1. In Rice at No. 273 in its 2015 NLJ 350 edition. other news, the University of Kentucky College The annual NLJ 350 survey lists the nation’s Adrienne Grizzell , owner of MANAGEMENT, of Law recently inducted attorney John Famularo biggest law firms by number of full-time Inc. , has been selected to join an elite network to its Hall of Fame for 2015. Inclusion in the lawyers. Since first making the NLJ list in 2013, of more than 5,000 women as a member of the Hall of Fame is the highest honor one can Bowles Rice has grown from 128 lawyers to Leadership America Class of 2015. The theme receive from the College of Law. more than 140 attorneys, serving clients from for this year’s program is “Leading with a eight offices across the region. Global Vision: Strategic…Collaborative…Future Traditional Bank welcomed Michelle Young to Focused,” with participants visiting Atlanta, the position of banking center manager at its Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the pro - Seattle and Santa Fe to study each city’s oppor - Lansdowne location. motion of Amber Ousley to credit analyst offi - tunities and challenges. cer, Shane Anderson to assistant vice presi - VisitLEX announced that Gathan Borden has dent, commercial lending and Chris Conkright Emily H. Cowles recently joined McBrayer, been named as vice president of marketing, to credit analyst officer. In addition, Joan McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC ’s Lexington responsible for overall brand management and Strafer has joined the bank as vice president, office after practicing for more than a decade comprehensive advertising and marketing plans commercial lending. for Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. for leisure visitation, as well as meetings and group sales. He will also supervise the Churchill McGee, LLC welcomed Steve MCM LLP , the region’s largest CPA & advisory Lexington Visitor Center. Hatmaker and Jeff Griffith to the Lexington firm, recently appointed Angela Marshall, CPA, office as project managers in charge of project MBA, CCIM , as senior consulting manager in Women Leading Kentucky founder Janet management, overseeing commercial con - the company’s Lexington office. Holloway has been named the winner of the struction projects throughout the Lexington, 2015 Next Great Writer’s Contest sponsored by Louisville and Cincinnati markets. NetGain Technologies congratulated five the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. employees for new certifications. Phil Warren Her short story, The Letters , was judged by Dinsmore & Shohl welcomed H. Derek Hall to achieved his VCP550 VMWare VCP5-DCV Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyons. This the firm’s Lexington office, practicing in the Certification. Josh Kates completed the exam short story also won second place in the 2014 Corporate Department with the Business requirements to become a Zerto Certified West Virginia Writer’s Contest for creative non- Restructuring Group. Professional. Robert Patterson completed the fiction. three exams necessary to become a Storage Dinsmore & Shohl had a number of attorneys Solutions Architect (HP ASE). Reggie Gresham recognized in the 2015 Edition of Chambers USA: and Wayne Ebersohl achieved their Managed SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business , including Services Sales certification. Submit your company’s awards, personnel nine No. 1 rankings. The following partners changes, additions, or promotions for Business ranked No. 1 in their respective legal category, Produced by Prosper Media Group , two Focus to [email protected] . including Jack C. Bender , Carolyn M. Brown , kNOwMORE Nonprofits episodes have been Information is published in the order received and Donna King Perry , and Kathryn A. Quesenberry . nominated for the Ohio Valley Regional Emmy only as space permits. Overall, the firm was ranked in 14 total cate - Awards, including Episode 8: Nonprofits and gories, with 50 attorneys ranked across various Health, featuring Surgery on Sunday, and practice areas. Lexington attorneys recognized Episode 9: Nonprofits and Water, featuring on the list included Jack C. Bender , Carolyn M. Bluegrass Greensource. Brown , Chauncey S.R. Curtz , Barbara B. Edelman , and John R. Rhorer, Jr.

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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST 2015: SEPTEMBER 2015: Business on the Green co-presented by Cooperative Business Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank , 8:00 10 Services , Members Heritage Credit Union , and University of 3 - 9:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Lexington; Featuring new FCPS Kentucky Federal Credit Union at Andover Golf & Country Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk. - SEE PAGE 14 Club (3450 Todds Road). - SEE PAGE 8 Nomination forms due for 2016 Commerce Lexington Inc. Leadership Lexington 2015-16 program presented by 8 Board of Directors. - SEE PAGE 18 13-14 KentuckyOne Health : Orientation Retreat at Jabez. Opportunity Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of BUSINESS LINK AT THE LEGENDS at Whitaker Bank 10 Kentucky , 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Lyric Theatre (300 E. 3rd 18 Ballpark; Networking at 5:30 p.m.; Game time at 7:05 p.m. Street). - SEE PAGE 5 - SEE PAGE 9 Business Link hosted by The Campbell House (1375 South New Member Luncheon presented by Park Community Credit 15 Broadway), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 20 Union , 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room. Lexington Venture Club meets at Hyatt Regency Lexington, Leadership Central Kentucky program presented by KU - a PPL 16 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; $35 per person; RSVP to lgross@ 20-21 Company : Orientation Retreat. CommerceLexington.com.

5 Across at Awesome Inc., 5:00 p.m.; Admission: $5 per per - Kentucky Regional Tour presented by Morgan & Pottinger to 26 son; For more information, contact [email protected] . 24-25 Owensboro/Elizabethtown area. - SEE PAGE 13

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by 28 Forcht Bank , noon - 1:30 p.m., at Keeneland Entertainment Center. - SEE PAGE 10