Business Focus \\\ Official Publication of Commerce Lexington Inc

$Business Focus \\\ Official Publication of Commerce Lexington Inc$

BUSINESS FOCUS \\\ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | JULY 2021 | VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE VII

An Evening with Commerce Lexington Presented by Fifth Third Bank Thursday, August 5 Keeneland Paddock

Photo courtesy of Keeneland

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Applications Available for the 2021 Salute to Small Business Awards KY Regional Tour Heads to Mt. Sterling, Morehead, Ashland/Huntington Lexington Marriott City Center Hosts Business Link on August 12th

Winner’s Circle Gears Up for 2021 www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS July 2021: Volume XXIX, Issue VII

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Business Focus is published once a month 4 KAED’s Recent Virtual Collaboration Conference for a total of 12 issues per year by Com- Bluegrass Alliance Continue Regional Conversations merce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, 2021 Year-to-Date Locations & Expansions Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: KAED In-Person Strategic Planning Summit (859) 226-1600. 2021 Chair of the Board: EVENTS: Ray Daniels, President Equity Solutions Group 5-11 Emerging Leaders of the BG Continues Programming KY Regional Tour to Visit Morehead, Ashland Region Publisher: Fifth Third Bank Presents An Evening With Commerce Lex. Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO 2021 Salute to Small Business Award Applications Commerce Lexington Inc. Lexington Marriott City Center Hosts Business Link Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Liz Bennett Printing: Post Printing Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing CONNECT: Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) 12-15 Leadership Central KY Concludes 2020-21 Program Subscriptions are available for $12 and are Leadership Lexington Equine Day Recap included as a direct benefit of Commerce Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Member Personnel Announcements (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky.

POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., Nominations for 2022 Commerce Lex. Board P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. of Directors Due by Tuesday, September 7th Display Rates Do you want to have some input on the For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con- key issues that affect local business, our com- tact Kelly Bates at (859) 226-1612 or munity, and our future? Have you thought [email protected], and an about becoming a board member for one of account executive will contact you. the most effective business organizations in Kentucky? Commerce Lexington Inc., with over 5,000 Personnel Updates business professionals representing 1,800 Submit your company’s awards and mile- member businesses, will be accepting nomi- stones or personnel changes and additions nations from the membership for its 2022 to [email protected]. Per- Board of Directors until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, sonnel news might include promotions, ad- September 7, 2021. By becoming a board ditions, awards and milestones, member for Commerce Lexington Inc., you'll recognitions and certifications and/or ap- be able to weigh in on the issues that affect Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507. pointments. Information is published only the Bluegrass Region. A nominating committee will review the as space permits. A nomination form is available on-line at names submitted. Once the board slate is ap- www.commercelexington.com/board-of-di- proved by the Commerce Lexington Inc. Exec- rectors1.html. Forms can be submitted by e- utive Board, the names will be distributed to mail to cbenningfield@commerce the membership. For questions about the lexington.com or by mail to Commerce Lex- nomination process or the nomination form, ington Inc. President & CEO, Bob Quick, be- contact Cindy Benningfield at cbenning- fore the established deadline to 330 East [email protected].

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SUBMITTED BY CLX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: GINA GREATHOUSE, CHERYL KLEVER & KATIE VANDEGRIFT KAED’s In-Person Strategic Planning Summit

On May 18, Commerce Lexington attended Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s Strategic Planning Summit to learn about the process of strategic planning, strategic planning for our organization, presenting our strategic plan, how to evaluate a strategic plan using pro tips and more. The second half of the day focused on Economic Development Organization Management. During this session, our team learned about foundational Human Resources Practices from Beverly Clemons at CMI Consulting and professional EDO perspectives from Jodi Lassiter at Develop KAED Recent Virtual Danville and Kim Huston at Nelson County Economic Development Authority. Collaboration Conference Bluegrass Alliance On May 19-21, Commerce Lexington attended BY THE NUMBERS: Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s On May 25, the Bluegrass Alliance Partners For 2021 year-to-date, Commerce Lexing- Collaboration Conference presented by Murray State met at Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg to ton’s Economic Development Division University. The Collaboration Conference is continue conversations surrounding has responded to calls from: Kentucky's signature spring economic development economic development from a regional New Business: 26 new prospects inter- event, at which we joined the Commonwealth's perspective. Commerce Lexington shared ested in finding a new location or expand- economic developers, business leaders, and policy details about our upcoming Regional Summit ing in the Lexington area. makers to discuss Kentucky's economic strategies, and invited feedback from our partners. The Client Visits to the Lexington Area: 1 opportunities, and advantages. Commerce Lexington Bluegrass Alliance is dedicated to Existing Business Visits: 37 is a proud member of KAED and looks forward to collaborating ideas and endeavors that Existing Business Attempts: 144 future opportunities to network and learn best impact the quality of life in Central Kentucky. Active Projects: 30 practices specific to economic development in the One of our main goals is to create jobs for all Bluegrass Region and Kentucky. Kentuckians specific to the region we serve.

Lexington Locations & Expansions: 2021 Year-to-Date

Reported Direct Max. Date Firm Type Product Investment Planned Jobs

Jan. 2021 Georgia-Pacific Expansion Dixie Cup manufacturing. Not reported 50

Pathology & cytopathology services, including all aspects of specimen transport, preparation, Jan. 2021 Pathology & Cytology Labs Expansion $500,000 40 immunohistochemistry testing & final patient reporting.

Jan. 2021 Blue Frame Technology LLC Expansion Digital video software company. $5,172 1

Mar. 2021 Carina Medical LLC Expansion A.I. technology for cancer treatment. $7,336 2

April 2021 Blue Frame Technology LLC Expansion Digital video software company. $10,949 3

April 2021 Wise Bird Cider Co. LLC Expansion Manufacturer of cider craft beverages. $11,229 3

4 BUSINESS FOCUS JULY 2021 \\\ EVENTS: EMERGING LEADERS

Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Continues Effective Programming At last year’s EMERGE Conference, Commerce PRESENTED BY Lexington Inc. launched the Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass (ELBG) program presented by Keeneland. ELBG is designed for professionals striving to improve themselves and become more involved in our community. As its mission states, ELBG aims to expand the capacity of emerging leaders to perform in leadership roles within Cen- tral Kentucky. Events are monthly and focused around community education or professional development. PLATINUM SPONSOR: Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass kicked off a new program year on April 27 with an exclusive Photo of Karen Hill at Emerging Leaders of the event for Annual Passholders at Keeneland. In Bluegrass by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia. June, the recently retired Dr. Karen Hill from Bap- tist Health Lexington gave a presentation entitled “Take Charge of Your Career,” during which she FOR MORE INFORMATION: An annual pass gives you access to all Emerging discussed common career topics, such as tips for GOLD SPONSORS: Leaders of the Bluegrass events. For more infor- Central Bank & Trust Co. networking as well as leadership lessons learned mation about the program or purchasing annual from her own successful career. passes, as well as a full list of upcoming events, Commonwealth Credit Union visit www.emergingleadersbg.com. MEDIA SPONSOR: Mahan Multimedia SILVER SPONSORS: Blue & Co., LLC | LG&E & KU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR: ExecuTrain

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JULY 2021 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 EVENTS: KENTUCKY REGIONAL TOUR ///

AUGUST 26-27, 2021 | VISITSTO MT. STERLING, MOREHEAD, ASHLAND/HUNTINGTON AREA Kentucky Regional Tour Includes Stops in Northeastern Part of the State PRESENTED BY Since 2009, Commerce Lexington Inc. has led a head and its massive indoor farming facility gaining regional delegation to explore other areas of the Com- international attention; a closer look at a unique joint monwealth with the purpose of engaging with key partnership between Morehead State University and public and private sector leaders and learning about NASA to monitor satellite systems; a special experi- the unique aspects of each community related to eco- ence at the Paramount Theater in Ashland showcasing nomic development. The 2021 Kentucky Regional the creative arts; and adventure activities such as Her- Tour presented by Community Trust Bank is sched- itage Farm in Huntington, W.V., a truly one-of-a-kind PLATINUM SPONSOR: uled for August 26-27, and features stops in the agri-tourism business featured on American Pickers. northeastern part of Kentucky along the I-64 corridor. [NOTE: Schedule is subject to changes.] Central Kentucky leaders will see first-hand how in- dustries and leaders are being innovative in a new TO REGISTER: global economy. The agenda will highlight innova- The cost to participate in this two-day bus tour to por- tions in economic development, tourism, creative tions of the northeastern part of the Commonwealth arts, ag-tech and space technology. is $699 per person, which includes accommodations LUNCHEON SPONSOR: The tentative schedule includes a tour of Ruth Hunt and meals as outlined on the agenda. For more in- Candies in Mt. Sterling, which is celebrating its 100th formation or to register, visit www.commercelexing- Kinetic by Windstream anniversary this year; a visit to AppHarvest in More- ton.com/kentucky-regional-tour.html.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 | 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. | KEENELAND PADDOCK Fifth Third Bank Presents An Evening With Commerce Lexington Like many organizations over the past year, great food, entertainment, and of course connec- PRESENTED BY: we've adjusted programming and services to meet tions you have missed. We’ll take a look back at how the needs of members. Now, we are excited to an- we overcame trying times, recognize a few people nounce a transformation of our typical Annual Din- who truly made a difference for our organization ner event to An Evening With Commerce Lexington. and the community, and set the stage for going for- Spend a summer evening with us as we honor the ward together in recovery. resiliency of our community and the innovation and collaboration that united us during an unprece- TO REGISTER: dented time, while celebrating a return to connect- The cost to attend is $159 ing with friends, colleagues and fellow Commerce per person for Commerce PLATINUM SPONSORS: Lexington members. Lexington members. Regis- On Thursday, August 5, Fifth Third Bank pres- tration is available at Com- ents An Evening With Commerce Lexington at the merceLexington.com. Keeneland Paddock from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy EVENT DESIGN SPONSOR: VIDEO SPONSOR:

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AWARD SPONSORS: Commonwealth Credit Union | Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust

INVITATION & PROGRAM DESIGN SPONSOR: L.E. Gregg Associates

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JULY 2021 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 CONNECT ///

Engage With Other Members Using Commerce Lexington Social Media Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes that business owners and business professionals live busy lives. That’s why we have so many different ways to keep connected to the www.instagram.com/CommerceLex www.linkedin.com/company/ events, programs, and services that help you commerce-lexington succeed. Social media is an effective way to www.linkedin.com/groups/3937103 promote your company or organization and If you’re on LinkedIn, you can join the nearly engage your customers. Here are some of the www.facebook.com/commlexky 1,900 people in our LinkedIn group and places you can keep up with Commerce Lex- www.facebook.com/groups/ post your own business-related items. ington Inc. on social media. Commerce Lex- CommerceLexington ington Inc. members are permitted to post www.facebook.com/LocateInLex items about their business to our social www.facebook.com/clmbd media channels. Review the list on this page Commerce Lexington has over 4,300 mem- to see where you would like to connect. bers on its Facebook group. Follow www.commercelexington.com/ www.facebook.com/LocateInLex for news blog--news.html on expansions & relocations, as well as our http://news.locateinlexington.com Minority Business Development division. Stay up-to-date on Commerce Lexington www.twitter.com/CommerceLex news and legislative activity on our Blog, www.twitter.com/LocateInLex and learn more about Lexington’s demo- Join the more than 11,700 people who graphics and other key economic statistics. follow Commerce Lexington on Twitter for www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky the latest news as it happens. Watch 332 video clips and full events.

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2021 Salute to Small Business Awards Application Available On-Line Now Commerce Lexington Inc. began honoring the SCAN HERE TO ACCESS contributions that small businesses have on our PRESENTED BY economy in 1986, and since that very first Salute to AWARD APPLICATION: Small Business event, the impact of small businesses on the global economy has become more important than ever before. The last year and a half has certainly tested the strength and resilience of all businesses, but especially small businesses as they’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. PLATINUM SPONSOR Owning and operating a small business under normal circumstances takes great survival skills, but a lengthy economic shutdown has taken that to a whole new level. Small businesses across our region have not only had to adapt and evolve quickly, SCAN HERE TO NOMINATE but many had to find ways to be more innovative A SMALL BUSINESS: GOLD SPONSORS: and efficient, while others completely changed prod- Central Bank & Trust Co. ucts or production lines to meet the needs of their H-L Media (Lexington Herald- customers and the community. Leader & Kentucky.com) There are so many great stories waiting to be VIDEO SPONSOR: told, and the Commerce Lexington 2021 Salute to WesBanco Bank Small Business Awards presented by Forcht Bank will enable small business owners and entrepre- SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS: neurs to stand up and be recognized for their posi- BACK Construction tive impacts in the face of adversity. EVENT DESIGN SPONSOR: ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS: Stablemate Creative, LLC • Businesses must be active members of Com- merce Lexington Inc. • Businesses must have completed three (3) or more full years of operation in the local market with fewer than 150 employees. • Small businesses can apply for ONE award category. • Past Category and overall Small Business of the Year award recipients are not eligible to reapply for 5 years from the date of their award presentation. AWARD CATEGORIES: • Business Success Award • Entrepreneur Award STORY MATTERS. • Minority Business Award • Nonprofit Community Impact Award* (not el- WE CAN HELP YOU TELL YOURS. igible for overall Small Business of the Year Award) Video Production Live Events Virtual Events APPLY BY FRIDAY, AUG. 6 OR Live Broadcast Studio Aerial Photography Creative Services NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS: Visit on-line at www.commercelexington.com/ small-business-awards-application.html to access the awards application or nominate your favorite small business, and the Commerce Lexington Inc. team will contact the business with all the details on how to apply. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, August 6. The Salute to Small Busi- ness Awards Luncheon has been scheduled for Friday, September 24, beginning at noon at Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington. 859.977.5846 studio46media.com

JULY 2021 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 CONNECT: WINNER’S CIRCLE ///

Winner’s Circle Program is Gearing Up for 2021; Teams Forming Now For the 19th consecutive year, gram has a huge impact on our organ- Commerce Lexington Inc. is prepar- ization and our community.” ing for its annual Winner’s Circle total Teams are forming now, so if resource development program. This you’re interested in getting more in- initiative enlists the help of around 80 volved in your community, we’d love volunteers from throughout the com- to have you on board. The Winner’s munity, who seek to bring in new Circle is a great way for you to meet members, renewals and membership community and business leaders, upgrades, while informing existing while working directly with volunteers Help enhance Commerce members of services and marketing from your company and the other opportunities available through Com- BECKY REINHOLD teams. This is an opportunity for you Lexington’s programs merce Lexington Inc. BLUEGRASS to grow professionally, to expand your and services by joining Becky Reinhold (Bluegrass SOTHEBY'S business and community contacts, Sotheby’s International Realty), who INTERNATIONAL and to help Commerce Lexington be- the 2021 Winner’s Circle chaired last year’s pandemic-modified REALTY come even stronger and more vital program. Form your own campaign, has returned to lead the for business in the future. 2021 edition of the Winner’s Circle campaign. If you would like to join one of our existing corporate team or join an She said, “I’m very excited to return as Chair teams or form your own corporate team, contact existing team. Contact of the Winner’s Circle in 2021, and I expect we’ll Lynda Bebrowsky at (859) 226-1611 or lbe- get to have a lot of the fun that we missed last [email protected]. Find out Lynda Bebrowsky at year without our in-person events. Our volun- more about The Winner’s Circle program at lbebrowsky@Commerce teers were truly amazing in what they were able www.clxwinnerscircle.com. to accomplish during a difficult 2020. This pro- Lexington.com.

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10 BUSINESS FOCUS JULY 2021 \\\ EVENTS: BUSINESS LINK

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | LEXINGTON MARRIOTT CITY CENTER (121 W. VINE ST.) Build Your Client Base at Next Business Link Event HOSTED BY: Commerce Lexington’s Business Link events Lexington member rate of $5 per person. You can are back! These after-hours networking events en- also pre-register for Business Link events on-line able you to connect with colleagues and other at www.CommerceLexington.com. If registering business professionals, while browsing member online, pick up your beverage ticket at the regis- exhibit booths. The perfect place to build those tration table. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS connections is the recently opened Lexington Mar- WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. riott City Center (121 W. Vine Street) on Thursday, August 12, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (note slightly different time than normal). Standing at the heart of downtown Lexington, the Lexington Marriott City Center features a chic atmosphere and exceptional amenities, like virtual fitness classes and concierge services. Reach new heights on its rooftop, home to an outdoor sea- sonal pool with cozy spaces and a stylish bar and restaurant. Be sure to check out Infinity: A Skybar & Café, the hotel's signature restaurant known for its delectable local fare. To meet your company’s event needs, the hotel has eight meeting rooms with over 11,000 square feet of total space.

EXHIBIT SPACE: Limited exhibit space will be available to Com- merce Lexington members to showcase their products and services at this Business Link event. The cost for exhibit space is $149 for members; $99 for non-profits. To reserve your spot, visit www.commercelexington.com or scan the QR code located on this page.

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JULY 2021 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP CENTRAL KY ///

Class Members Conclude 2020-21 Program With Reflection & Graduation PRESENTED BY Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report and in the region. One key point from Dr. Grant was The 2020-21 Leadership Central Kentucky class that in order to be a leader to others, you must held its Reflection and Graduation Day on May 19th make sure you are leading yourself. He provided at Equus Run Vineyards. The session kicked off tools to help class members, including boundary- with Dr. Virgil Grant leading the class through a re- setting and replenishment cycle exercises in order view of their experience. Class members were en- to maintain work-life balance. couraged to provide feedback on what program After the morning session, a graduation lunch- leadership did well, what could be improved upon, eon took place, during which Board Members were PLATINUM SPONSORS and what should be clarified, discontinued or added invited to attend. A keynote address was provided to future programs. by Vitale Buford, author of Addicted to Perfect. She Dr. Grant also asked the class to reflect upon asked the audience to think about barriers to their the “Hopes & Expectations” they created during the dreams and challenged them to practice gratitude A NiSource Company Orientation Session to see if they were met through and self-affirming mantras to help move beyond the the program experience. After the review, a leader- barriers. The twenty-five graduating class members ship development session called, “Leading for the representing the region received plaques, yearbooks Long Haul,” enabled class members to contemplate and a gift basket with items from each county. how they can ensure long-term leadership at work 2020-21 Leadership Central Kentucky Graduating Class BOURBON COUNTY: Melynda Jamison MADISON COUNTY: CASA of Lexington Sherry Lanter Karen Atkins SILVER SPONSORS: Ale-8-One Bluegrass Hearing Clinic Opa Owiye Johnson Kentucky River Foothills Kentucky Bank GirlTrek, Inc. Todd McConnell Jonathon Lane McConnell Real Estate, Inc. Travis Pinnix Kentucky Utilities Baptist Health Greg Botkin Carla Perry Hunt Advantage Group, LLC Risa Richardson Eastside Community Church Columbia Gas of Kentucky FAYETTE COUNTY: SCOTT COUNTY: Katy Ross Nicole Corbin Exacta Systems, LLC Kris Castle Davis H. Elliot Co. Castle Insurance Company Cathy Taylor Tiffany Drury Community Trust Bank, Inc. Laura McDonald Buegrass Community & Impressions Marketing and Technical College Charles Thompson Events Studio 46 Media Kelly Easton WOODFORD COUNTY: Visually Impaired Preschool Mike Wedding Services Messer Construction Mark Mahan Mahan Multimedia Rachel Elam Kristie Woodrum Wealth Coach of Kentucky Commerce Lexington Inc. For more information Sean Hardiman JESSAMINE COUNTY: on this program, visit: Kentucky Refugee Ministries www.leadership Crystal Geis Lindy Hester AD-IOS Digital Marketing Co. centralkentucky.com The Foster Care Council

12 BUSINESS FOCUS JULY 2021 \\\ CONNECT: LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON

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The Leadership Lexington class visited Keeneland during Equine Day. (Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia)

Recap by Kyle Virgin, McBrayer, PLLC standing of the passion it takes to create and sustain Our class knew Leadership Lexington Equine Day this success. We visited Keeneland, Spy Coast Farm, was going to be great when the announcement was Thoroughbred Aftercare and Godolphin to catch a made that we would be attending in-person. It was glimpse of the behind the scenes work it takes from even better than we imagined. The weather was per- birth to retirement to properly care for the true stars NAME BADGE SPONSOR: fection, the programming was phenomenal, and we of the show – the horses. One theme was constant Republic Bank & Trust Co. were even able to have an in-person happy hour. from speaker to speaker – this is a labor of love. Cheers to our new normal! Whether you are a native Kentuckian or are new to BOOK SPONSOR: The importance of the equine industry to our local the area, I urge you to take the time to understand the LEX History community is well-known. However, the individuals effort that goes into making the equine industry a Ken- and businesses that prop up the industry are often- tucky hallmark. It is not as easy as they make it look. BRONZE SPONSORS: times overlooked, unknown or completely forgotten. Also, a piece of advice, take the family to watch morn- Lexington Clinic Foundation During our day, we had the opportunity to hear the ing workouts at Keeneland any day of the week, and LG&E and KU stories of these individuals and gain a better under- eat breakfast at the Track Kitchen.

AUGUST 3 & SEPTEMBER 8 | 10:00 - 11:15 A.M. | VIA ZOOM Upcoming Member Mixers Help You Make Valuable Connections Making connections during a pandemic is bership. Upcoming Member Mixers are sched- PRESENTED BY challenging to say the least. We know our mem- uled for Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, bers miss the networking that comes with our in- September 8th, from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. person events. Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Member Mixer events presented by Melia Realty TO REGISTER: Group provide an opportunity for participants to There is no cost to participate in this MEMBERS’ network virtually, introduce themselves and their ONLY event. Reserve your spot at www.Com- businesses, and ask questions. merceLexington.com. After registering, atten- Commerce Lexington Inc. staff will update dees will receive log-in information in the event GOLD SPONSOR: participants on upcoming member opportuni- registration confirmation. Space is limited. Next Century Technologies ties and ways to get the most from their mem-

JULY 2021 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ///

NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 18 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2021

A1 Portables, Inc. Elevation Leadership LLC Magical Toy Shoppe Providence Montessori School Construction Equipment Management Consultants & Services Retailers Schools-Private Main Contact: Brian Reynolds Main Contact: Chuck Mix Main Contact: Rebecca Husz Main Contact: Joellen Kuhn 801 Enterprise Drive 540 Sarah Blake Lane 700 East Main Street 1209 Texaco Road Lexington, KY 40510 Versailles, KY 40383 Lexington, KY 40502 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 255-6605 Phone: (502) 219-2675 Phone: (859) 455-8005 Phone: (859) 255-7330 www.a1portables.com www.elevationleadershipllc.com www.providencemontessoriky.org Meridian Wealth Management, LLC Agave & Rye Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Beaumont Financial Planning Consultants State Farm / Tiffany Thacker Restaurants Hotels/Motels Main Contact: Nicole Brandenburg Insurance Main Contact: Yavonne Sarber Main Contact: Adela Yohe 250 W. Main Street, Suite 3150 Main Contact: Tiffany Thacker 123 N. Broadway 3050 Lakecrest Circle Lexington, KY 40507 3131 Custer Drive, Suite 2 Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 543-4516 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (614) 794-2008 Phone: (859) 224-3338 www.meridianwealthllc.com Phone: (859) 971-0266 www.agaveandrye.com www.marriott.com/lexsw www.tiffanythacker.com MG Coaching and Consulting Astral Family Care Associates, PSC Coaching-Business & Professional Steven Haines DMD Clothing Physicians - Primary Care Main Contact: Marian Guinn Dentists Main Contact: Jennifer House Main Contact: Julia Whalen 4581 Saron Dr., Lexington, KY 40515 Main Contact: Steven Haines 333 East Short Street, Suite 130 1210 KY Hwy 36E, Suite 2C Phone: (859) 230-4664 1608 Cumberland Falls Hwy. Lexington, KY 40508 Cynthiana, KY 41031 www.MGCoachingandConsulting.com Corbin, KY 40701 Phone: (859) 948-7077 Phone: (859) 234-6000 Phone: (606) 523-2411 www.astral.services www.familycareassociates.net Mountain Comprehensive Care Center www.hainesdental.com Mental Health Services Stretch Zone Lexington Avid Hotel The Grove Main Contact: Ryan Blanton Health & Wellness Hotels/Motels Bar 152 W. Zandale Drive Main Contact: Melissa Kimmel Main Contact: Theresa Moran Main Contact: Avena Kiely Lexington, KY 40503 2927 Richmond Rd. 1810 Bryant Road 200 West Main St. Phone: (859) 585-5851 Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40507 www.mtcomp.org Phone: (859) 368-7841 Phone: (859) 687-8100 Phone: (859) 420-4150 Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY www.stretchzone.com www.ihg.com/avidhotels/hotels/us www.thegrovelex.com Appliances /en/lexington/lexav/hoteldetail Main Contact: Stephen Hughes Studio23 Fitness Heritage Investment Properties, LLC 347 Southland Drive Fitness Centers Branch Tool Inc. Real Estate Management Lexington, KY 40509 Main Contact: Lauren Miller Tool & Die Makers Main Contact: Curt Rose Phone: (859) 629-4111 2925 Richmond Road Main Contact: Jesse Reynolds P.O. Box 134 www.mrappliance.com Lexington, KY 40509 680 Chappells Dairy Road Barbourville, KY 40906 Phone: (859) 940-0785 Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (606) 627-8139 Old North Bar www.studio23fitness.com Phone: (606) 679-9335 Bar Housewarmings, Inc. Main Contact: Wes Hogan Darrell Bartley Jr., DMD, PSC Home Decor 101 West Loudon Avenue, Suite 116 Dentists Main Contact: Ajay Gupta Lexington, KY 40508 Main Contact: Jennifer Swartz 2320 Palumbo Drive, Suite 150 Phone: (859) 619-8387 296 Med Park Drive Lexington, KY 40509 Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (859) 231-0005 Poppy & Pomelo Phone: (606) 677-0238 www.myhousewarmings.com Gift Shops www.harvestdentalsomerset.com Main Contact: Kami Risk Joseph & Joseph Architects 101 West Loudon Avenue, Suite 174 El Cid Architects Lexington, KY 40508 Restaurants Main Contact: Ian McHone Phone: (859) 740-2325 Main Contact: Christopher Bravo 628 Winchester Rd., Suite 302 http://poppyandpomelo.com 701 National Avenue Lexington, KY 40505 Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 523-0090 Phone: (859) 523-3968 www.josephandjoseph.net www.elcidlexington.com Lexington VA Healthcare System Hospitals Main Contact: Catherine Trombley 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 233-4511 www.lexington.va.gov

14 BUSINESS FOCUS JULY 2021 \\\ PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co.: Kathy D. Humana Inc. recently named Carolyn Tandy as PowerTech Water announced the closing of its Meade has joined the bank in the role of V.P. | senior vice president and chief inclusion and oversubscribed Series B financing round led by Chief Compliance Officer, and Larra E. Freeman diversity officer. HG Ventures. The $6 million in venture capital has been named as Universal Banker at funds will be used to meet the rising demand Southland. Keeneland recently named prominent for sustainable industrial water treatment, bloodstock consultant Cormac Breathnach, accelerate corporate partnerships and expand Central Bank & Trust Co. recently promoted Ph.D., as its new director of sales operations. operations in Lexington. Ashley Norvell Rodgers to cash management officer I, assistant vice president. Lexington Christian Academy has announced The Seidel Agency recently moved to a new the hiring of Diana W. Clark as the school’s new location in downtown Lexington, operating at Congleton-Hacker has merged operations with director of development. Awesome Inc.'s co-working space. In addition, its Louisville affiliate, Paul Mattingly/Congleton- the agency’s Founder & CEO, Steve Seidel, was Hacker Constructors (PMCH). Adding even Lexington Christian Academy rising senior Milo recently highlighted in Starter Story's "How I more depth to the experienced leadership team, Golding was named the winner of the 2021 Started a Six-Figure Consulting & Marketing Paul Mattingly will be a shareholder and take on Doodle for Google competition, an annual art Agency" for his "From Looking to Booking" the title of senior vice president. contest open to students in grades K-12 across proprietary marketing process. the nation. Golding was honored in a special Kyle Wicker has joined Cumberland Valley ceremony on in Lexington at City Hall by SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate recently National Bank & Trust as a vice president, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Lexington named Harrison Lane as an advisor, assisting commercial lender for the Lexington area. Mayor Linda Gorton. His winning artwork was clients in the sales and leasing of multi-family, displayed on Google.com on June 15. retail, industrial and office properties, as well as Dickinson Wright PLLC recently received six land sales in Central Kentucky. practice rankings and one attorney in Kentucky During Midway University’s recent Spotlight has been listed in this year’s The Legal 500 Awards, longtime Kentucky Educational Transylvania University recently named Nelson United States 2021. For more than 30 years, The Television (KET) broadcaster Donna Moore Murphy as vice president for finance and Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of Campbell received the Midway University Legacy business. He joined the university on July 1. law firms across the world with a Award, which recognized her many years of comprehensive research program that each year service and support to the University. She brings the most up-to-date vision of the global currently serves as the Chair of the Midway legal market. The Legal 500 assesses the University Board of Trustees. Additionally, SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: strengths of law firms in over 100 jurisdictions. retired WKYT-TV newscaster Barbara Bailey was Submit your company’s awards, personnel The firm was recognized in the following honored with the Pinkerton Vision Award, changes, additions, or promotions for Business practice areas: Dispute Resolution – General recognizing her imprint on the Lexington (and Focus to [email protected]. In- Commercial Disputes; Industry Focus – Kentucky) television media during her 40-year formation is published in the order received & as Cannabis; Labor and Employment – Labor and career as a role model for many women in space permits. Employment Disputes (including Collective broadcasting and other professions. Actions): Defense; M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A: Middle-Market (sub- $500m); Real Estate – Construction; and Real Estate. Meanwhile, Lexington attorney Logan Mayfield was recognized in the field of Dispute Resolution – General Commercial Disputes.

Petra Z. Hill is now a client accounting specialist with Enderle & Romans. She has been with the company for three years and has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

After a nationwide search, the Fayette County Board of Education has unanimously moved to Exceptional Senior Living Communities appoint Dr. Demetrus Liggins to be the next superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools :LWK7KH/DID\HWWHèVLQGHSHQGHQWOLYLQJVHUYLFHVDQG/H[LQJWRQ&RXQWU\3ODFHèVVNLOOHG subject to board approval of a contract. QXUVLQJZHFDQWUHDWDUHVLGHQWWKURXJKRXWKLVRUKHUFRQWLQXXPRIFDUH Currently, Dr. Liggins serves as superintendent in Greenville Independent School District, an urban district outside of Dallas, Texas.

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\\\ COMMERCE LEXINGTON: UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY 2021: SEPTEMBER 2021: Member Mixer presented by Melia Realty Group, 10:00 - 11:15 Member Mixer presented by Melia Realty Group, 10:00 - 11:15 7 a.m. via Zoom. 8 a.m. via Zoom. - SEE PAGE 13

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by AUGUST 2021: 24 Forcht Bank, Noon - 1:30 p.m. at Central Bank Center. Member Mixer presented by Melia Realty Group, 10:00 - 11:15 Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by Columbia Gas of 3 a.m. via Zoom. - SEE PAGE 13 29-30 Kentucky. More details coming soon!

An Evening With Commerce Lexington presented by Fifth Third 5 Bank, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Keeneland Paddock. - SEE PAGE 7 NOVEMBER 2021: Deadline to submit applications for the 2021 Salute to Small Leadership Visit to Austin, Texas presented by Central Bank & 6 Business Awards. - SEE PAGE 9 15-17 Trust Co. Limited registration available. If interested, contact Angela Carlos at [email protected]. Business Link at Lexington Marriott City Center (121 W. Vine 12 Street), 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SEE PAGE 11

Leadership Lexington 2021-22 Orientation Retreat presented 12-13 by McBrayer PLLC at Boone Tavern.

Kentucky Regional Tour presented by Community Trust Bank 26-27 takes us to the Ashland area. - SEE PAGE 6