August 2020 | Volume Xxviii, Issue Viii

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

Faced With Pandemic, Loss of Classmate, Leadership Lexington Concludes Difficult Year

2020 Leadership Lexington Class During Public Safety Day Session in November 2019 (Photo by Mark Mahan)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Bluegrass Region’s Federal Policy Forum is Set for September 8th @330 Presents Hiring Extraordinary Employees in Extraordinary Times 4 O’Clock Focus Webinar Series Continues in August Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Transitions to Virtual Events www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS August 2020: Volume XXVIII, Issue VIII

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 2016 Chamber 4 Lexington Launches Small Business Stimulus Program of the Year NEW RANKINGS: Lexington Among Best for College Graduates, Best Run Cities in America Business Focus is published once a month for a total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lex- ington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lex- PUBLIC POLICY: ington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600. 5 Bluegrass Region’s Federal Policy Forum is Sept. 8th 2020 Chair of the Board: Ray Daniels, President Equity Solutions Group EVENTS: September’s Salute to Small Business Will Feature Publisher: 7-11 Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Virtual Celebration & Recognition of Award Winners Commerce Lexington Inc. @330 Series: Hiring During Extraordinary Times 4 O’Clock Focus Webinar Series Continues in August Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Liz Bennett Emerging Leaders of the BG Transitions to Virtual Events Printing: Post Printing Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) CONNECT: Subscriptions are available for $12 and are in- 12-15 2019-20 Leadership Lexington Program Concludes cluded as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing- Anita Franklin Recognized as Distinguished Leader ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Member Personnel Announcements Kentucky. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Display Rates Austin Leadership Visit Moved to May 10-12, 2021 For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, contact Kelly Bates at (859) 226-1612 or Due to the uncertainty surrounding the PRESENTED BY [email protected], and an ac- COVID-19 pandemic, Commerce Lexington Inc. count executive will contact you. has re-scheduled its Austin Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank to May 10-12, 2021. After much consideration, there are just too many con- Personnel Updates cerns about the progression of the virus by this Submit your company’s awards and mile- fall, current travel restrictions that member com- stones or personnel changes and additions to panies have in place, as well as several venues in [email protected]. Person- Austin unable to commit to hosting our group. nel news might include promotions, additions, Austin, Texas has been a much anticipated awards and milestones, recognitions and cer- destination, and this trip will include a dynamic NEW DATES: tifications and/or appointments. Information agenda full of learning opportunities and social is published only as space permits. functions, and we look forward to experiencing Austin, Texas Austin to the fullest. If you had already registered for the Austin Leadership Visit, it will be auto- Leadership Visit matically transferred to the new date. If you need to make an adjustment to your current registra- May 10-12, 2021 tion, please contact Angela Carlos at [email protected].

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ///

A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE BLUEGRASS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (BBDP)

SUBMITTED BY CLX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: GINA GREATHOUSE, CHERYL KLEVER & KATIE VANDEGRIFT

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Access Loan Program Contracted by City to Help Manage Small Business Economic Stimulus Grant Program According to the U.S. Small Business the coronavirus pandemic. Association, 5,241 businesses in Lexing- To qualify, small business and/or non- ton received funding from the federal profits with less than 50 employees or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). restaurants with less than 100 employees With many of Lexington’s small busi- must be located within Fayette County. nesses not receiving PPP funding, the Organizations must have obtained a Small Business Stimulus Program was business license with the city on or before created to help area small businesses January 1, 2020 and be in good standing. that have been impacted by the COVID- The program has a goal of allocating at 19 pandemic. least half of the $2.5 million to minority- Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Access and women-owned businesses. Loan Program has been contracted to NOTE: At press time (July 28), the manage a $2.5 million small business city was not accepting any more stimulus stimulus program on behalf of the Lex- grant applications because of the large ington-Fayette Urban County Govern- volume already received. For more infor- ment to encourage economic mation or to check to see if applications development in Lexington. The program are again being accepted, visit www.lex- is available to companies affected by rev- ingtonky.gov/economicdevelopment. enue losses and incurred expenses from NEW RANKINGS: Lexington Among Best for College Grads, Best Run Cities For the fifth consecutive year, Lexing- cluded financial stability, education, ton has been listed among WalletHub’s health, safety, economy, and infrastruc- Top 10 Best Run Cities, coming in at #6. ture & pollution. Lexington scored well in WalletHub compared the operating effi- the Education Category (#16) and Total ciency of 150 of the largest U.S. cities to City Budget Per Capita (#4). reveal which among them are managed With a focus on affordability, jobs and best. They developed a “Quality of Serv- fun, SmartAsset’s sixth annual study of ices” score made up of 38 metrics the best cities for new college graduates grouped into six service categories, which compared the 115 most-populous cities were then measured against the city’s per- nationwide. Lexington ranked second capita budget. The key categories in- among the Best Cities for College Gradu- ates, marking three of the last four years inside the top ten in this study. By The Numbers: SmartAsset said, “Lexington, Kentucky For 2020 year-to-date, Commerce Lexing- has the seventh-best fun score and the ton’s Economic Development Division 17th-best affordability score in the study. has responded to calls from: Within the category of fun, Lexington placed seventh overall for average Yelp New Business: 32 new prospects restaurant rating, at 4.08 out of a total of interested in finding a new location five stars. Within the affordability index, or expanding. Lexington placed 10th out of 115 for low Client Visits to the Lexington Area: 13 cost of living. The cost of living in Lexing- Existing Business Visits: 77 ton is $19,526, potentially allowing for Total Active Projects: 46 more opportunities to save or invest.”

4 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2020 \\\ Coming September 8th No D.C. Fly-In this year? No problem! Just because we can’t travel to Washington doesn’t mean we can’t connect with our Congressional delegation from right here in Central KY. Watch your e-mail inbox for more details about the PRESENTED BY Bluegrass Region’s 2020 Federal Policy Forum A NiSource Company Engage with issue experts and legislative staffs on regional priorities in a virtual format.

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AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 RETURN TO WORK RESOURCES ///

Variety of On-line Resources Available to Help Your Business Reopen Safely Workplace Posters and Purchase Personal Protective Equipment Guideline Sheets On-Line Items From CLX & Other Member Businesses We have had several requests from local busi- Commerce Lexington Inc. has compiled a list on- nesses for printable pages to post at their line of member companies who can help supply workplace or building entrances to alert both you with personal protective equipment (PPE), customers and employees of the require- safety signage and cleaning services for your facil- ments prior to coming into the business. The ity. You can also purchase PPE items such as face Lexington-Fayette County Health Department masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer directly from has provided a variety of documents, as well Commerce Lexington Inc. Scan the QR code to as guidance sheets to help employers man- purchase items on-line from CLX. age workplace COVID-19 exposure. Visit www.CommerceLexington.com. Review Sample Client Communications and Business Reopening Plans Among its on-line Return to Work resources, Commerce Lex- ington has posted a variety of sample communications to customers and clients, as well as sample business reopening plans for employees, to help you prepare for the day you welcome your team back to your facility and/or the public back to your store or facility. To review these best practices documents, visit www.commercelexington.com/return-to-work-resources.html. Commerce Lexington Provides Starter Guide to Reopening Your Business As businesses and organizations of all types and sizes work through the process of reopening, Com- merce Lexington Inc. has compiled an Introductory Guide to Reopening Your Business in the Era of COVID- 19, aimed at providing some basic policies and recommendations for all businesses to consider, as well as the minimum requirements put forth by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Presented by WesBanco Bank, this publication also includes the reopening schedule, frequently asked questions, and recommendations to help keep your employees and customers safe.

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6 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2020 \\\ SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

Small Business of the Year to be Named During September Celebration PRESENTED BY It’s safe to say that the 2020 Salute to Small Business Awards presented by Forcht Bank will look different from any other Com- merce Lexington Inc. small business awards celebration in the past. Meanwhile, nothing about this year has been normal for small businesses across our community, as they deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. If there ever was a year to recognize our small business community, this is it. Coming in September, we’ll recognize our Salute to Small Busi- ness Category Award winners during a week-long celebration and PLATINUM SPONSOR promotional campaign, culminating with the naming of a new Com- merce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year. Watch your e-mail inbox and the next issue of Business Focus for opportunities to engage with our award winners and learn more about their success. You won’t want to miss the announcement of the newest addition to the list of past Small Business of the Year winners. GOLD SPONSORS: Central Bank & Trust Co. PAST SMALL BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR: Columbia Gas of Kentucky 2019 - Hallway Feeds H-L Media (Lexington Herald- 2018 - BACK Construction 2017 - Omni Architects Leader & Kentucky.com) 2016 - A Cup of Common Wealth Kentucky Employers’ Mutual 2015 - Integrated Engineering, PLLC Insurance (KEMI) 2014 - LM Communications Broadcast Media Group 2013 - Bates Security, LLC SILVER SPONSORS: 2012 - Lynn Imaging 2011 - Creative Lodging Solutions Bankers Title of Central Kentucky 2010 - DMD Data Systems Bryant's Rent-All, Inc. 2009 - NONE PRESENTED WHILE AWARDS REFORMATTED Cumberland Valley National Bank 2008 - Smiley Pete Publishing 2007 - Preston-Osborne MCM CPAs & Advisors 2006 - LCM Company TravelHost of the Bluegrass 2005 - Buggies Unlimited U.S. Bank 2004 - Klausing Group 2003 - Images Model & Talent Agency SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS: 2002 - John's Run/Walk Shop 2001 - One Alliance Communications AMR Lexington 2000 - Great Harvest Bread Co. BACK Construction 1999 - James T. Nash Homes Hurst Business Supply & Office 1998 - Monthie Mechanical 1997 - Multi-Link Furniture 1996 - Hammond Design Associates Precision Duplicating Solutions 1995 - Lexnet 1994 - Progressive Therapy INVITATION, PROGRAM & SIGNAGE: 1993 - Avant Travel Stablemate Creative, LLC 1992 - Ryker Dental 1991 - Sweats Fifth Avenue PRINT SPONSOR: 1990 - James Sweat Moving Co. 1989 - Joseph Beth Booksellers Lynn Imaging / Monster Color 1988 - DataBeam 1987 - Jenkins Trucking 1986 - Career Management Temp Services & Diet Center of Chevy Chase

PICTURED AT RIGHT: Synergy Coach’s Larry Jackson and Tim Camp- bell (left & middle) showed off last year’s Mi- nority Business of the Year Award with Forcht Bank’s Houston Hall. (Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia).

AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS: @330 SERIES ///

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 | 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. | VIRTUAL MEETING ON ZOOM Virtual @330: Hiring Extraordinary Employees During Extraordinary Times

PRESENTED BY These are indeed unprecedented and challenging right now. For most businesses, times around the world. As the saying goes, “the recruiting and training talent darker the night, the brighter the stars.” As companies takes time and money, so it’s restart their operations and/or rethink the way they do important to know what to look business and serve customers, finding the right for when evaluating job employees may never be more important than it is candidates. During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. @330 Series event presented by Distillery Heights on Tuesday, September EVERETT BRACKEN 8th, beginning at 3:30 p.m., VOLO Everett Bracken from VOLO, an executive recruiting company, will help you understand how to hire extraordinary employees during these extraordinary times. VOLO has been finding exceptional talent worldwide for some time, and continues to support companies’ women and diversity recruiting programs.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Everett Bracken manages VOLO, an executive recruiting company, which is engaged in assignments throughout the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe - Middle East - Asia (EMEA) across thirty industries including but not limited to Aerospace / Defense, Biotechnology, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Health Care, Medical Device, Oil / Gas, and Pharmaceutical. Earlier, Everett served in the U.S. Army and worked in marketing, strategy & sales roles at Kraft Foods, Miller Brewing, and Lexmark. He is married, has three chil- dren, and involved in middle school football in Lexing- ton.

TO REGISTER: The @330 events feature a topical presentation that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, business owners and business professionals. Register on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com, and a Zoom event link will be sent to you by e-mail prior to the @330 Se- ries event.

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4 O’Clock Focus Webinar Series Continues to Help Businesses In an effort to evolve with the new “ever-changing” business landscape, Commerce Lexington Inc. introduced a webinar series entitled 4 O’Clock Focus to assist businesses during the reopening of Kentucky’s economy. The webinars have featured a variety of topics, best practices, and lessons learned presented by local business and community leaders from different economic sec- tors. The series will continue into August. If you missed any of the previous 4 O’Clock Focus webinars, never fear, the past schedule is listed below, and they are all posted at www.commercelexington.com/return-to- work-resources.html. PAST 4 O’CLOCK FOCUS: April 29: Human Resources featuring Lyle Hanna (Hanna Resource Group) and Leslie Jarvis (Forcht Group).

May 6: Legal Guidance and Compliance in the New Workplace featuring Adrianne Strong and Faith Whit- taker, both partners with Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.

May 13: The New Face of Retail & Effective Con- sumer Marketing Strategies with Joshua Sowards (Tempur + Sealy International) and Myron Worley (Fayette Mall).

May 20: Finances and Investment with Peyton Tier- ney and Brandon J. Gaines of Todd & Gaines, Inte- grated Wealth Planning, a division of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.

June 3: IT Management in a Pandemic featuring Brad Lovell of Keeneland and Tim Arthur of Alltech .

June 17: Future of Real Estate after COVID-19 with panelists Melia Hord of Melia Realty Group, a division of Keller Williams Bluegrass, and Lesli Lawrence of Block + Lot.

July 1: Health and Wellness during the Pandemic, featuring Dr. Karen Hill (Baptist Health Lexington), Dr. Rachael Hovermale (EKU), and Dr. Dee Beckman (Baptist Health Lexington).

July 15: Guidance on SBA Loan Programs with local financial experts Tom Greinke (Bank of the Blue- grass) and Lori Street DeSantis (B2BCFO).

July 29: Accountability and Leading through Crisis featuring Nick Rowe (Kentucky American Water), Susan Simmons (Central Bank), Tim Arthur (All- tech), and Jennifer Drennan (Field & Main Bank).

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10 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2020 \\\ CONNECT: EMERGING LEADERS

Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Program Transitions to Virtual Events Young professionals and emerging leaders FOR MORE INFORMATION: PRESENTED BY have often indicated the need for more opportu- An annual pass gives you access to all Emerging nities to help them acquire the leadership skills to Leaders of the Bluegrass events. For more infor- advance in their career. In 2014, the EMERGE mation about the program or purchasing annual Conference was created, providing a full day of passes for a special limited time introductory personal and professional growth sessions, along price, as well as a full list of upcoming events, visit with inspirational keynote speakers. However, on-line at www.emergingleadersbg.com. many people expressed interest in expanding those professional development opportunities be- yond a one-day event. Earlier this year at the EMERGE Conference, Commerce 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 Central Kentucky. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, ELBG has taken its events virtual. Events are monthly and focused around community education or professional development. Have you missed out on these growth opportunities? • “Perseverance” facilitated by Crinda Franke with ExecuTrain. • “Leading Yourself,” part of the Leading in Lex Series with Dr. Virgil Grant. • “Lex Talk About Voting,” part of the Lex Talk About Lex Series. • “Maximizing Productivity” facilitated by Mark Little with ExecuTrain. • “Staying Balanced in a Shifting World” facilitated by Nancy Piatt with ExecuTrain. Upcoming Events in August: • “Enneagram Assessment & Workshop” with Dr. Virgil Grant (August 13). • “Leading in the Community,” part of the Leading in Lex Series (August 31).

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR: ExecuTrain

AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON ///

Commerce Lex. Celebrates 2020 Leadership Lexington Graduating Class Class Member Anita Franklin Recognized Posthumously With Distinguished Leader Award

PRESENTED BY Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report called Lex Bank Smart. The project aimed at benefit- Commerce Lexington Inc. is proud to celebrate the ting middle and high school students by teaching fi- 40th Year Anniversary of Leadership Lexington and nancial literacy partnered with the Audrey Grievous recognize the graduating class of the 2019-20 pro- Center to teach students good money habits early on gram presented by McBrayer PLLC. Since 1979, this and prepare for their financial success utilizing Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass curriculum. The loss of ORIENTATION SPONSOR nationally recognized leadership development program has been cultivating Lexington leaders, produc- Anita was felt greatly in the community and by her ing more than 1,600 graduates from this highly Leadership Lexington classmates.” informative, educational, and results-oriented leader- First presented in 1998, the Leadership Lexington ship development program. Distinguished Leader Award annually recognizes the Each class of Leadership class member who demonstrates strong principles PLATINUM SPONSORS Lexington engages in diffi- and dedication to the concept of community service. cult conversations, issues Members of the 2019-20 class were invited to nomi- and topics as participants nate a fellow class member for the award, and they learn more about them- overwhelmingly selected Anita Franklin to be honored posthumously with the Distinguished Leader Award. Mahan Multimedia selves and others, as well as Where Light Meets Story™ the community. However, Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Leadership Lex- this year’s class not only had ington class members have connected virtually on to evolve on the fly as the Zoom for four informal class check-ins and two virtual NAME BADGE SPONSOR: COVID-19 pandemic de- sessions. The final session for the 2019-20 program Republic Bank & Trust Co. scended upon Kentucky, but ANITA FRANKLIN was held virtually on July 16 and included a workshop also dealt with the sudden led by Jason Cummins entitled “Building a Learning BOOK SPONSOR: passing of fellow class member Anita Franklin (Office Organization,” an after action review where partici- LEX History of Fayette Sheriff) in late February. pants provided feedback about the program, class Leadership Lexington Program Director Amy Stout project presentations, and a breakout group exercise. BRONZE SPONSORS: said, “The news of Anita Franklin’s passing shocked Gift baskets were delivered to each class member Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC us all. She was a passionate leader, adored by her courtesy of the Leadership Lexington Alumni Associ- Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Leadership Lexington classmates. In addition to her ation, and final remarks were provided by Debbie Insurance tireless work in the community to stop gun violence, Smith, Current Chair of the Leadership Lexington Kentucky Utilities Co. Anita wanted to provide education and tools for at- Alumni Association Board, and the 2019-20 Steering Lexington Clinic Foundation risk students through her proposed class project Committee Chair, Erica Radhakrishnan.

PICTURED: To wrap up a very unusual 2019-20 program year, class members were asked to prepare on a white piece paper one word written boldly that described how each grew as a leader this year through the Leadership Lexington program. A final class photo was taken of the Zoom screens with everyone holding up their one word on paper.

12 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2020 \\\ WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 19 THROUGH JULY 20, 2020

Albert Couture Community Montessori School Jobbers Exhaust Warehouse, Inc. Radiation Oncology of Men's Apparel Schools-Private Auto Parts & Supplies-New Lexington, PSC Main Contact: Albert Lukonga Main Contact: Katie Toffey Main Contact: Harold Beard Health Provider 110 West Vine St., Ste. 507 725 Stone Road 1728 Jaggie Fox Way Main Contact: Marta Hayne Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40511 4069 Palmetto Drive Phone: (859) 433-9328 Phone: (859) 277-4805 Phone: (859) 231-8158 Lexington, KY 40513 www.albertcouture.com www.cmsmontessori.org www.jobbers.qwik-order.com Phone: (859) 230-0512 www.bhsi.com areaLEX Commercial Real Estate CycleYou Lexington New Horizons Graphics Real Estate Commercial Fitness Centers Graphic Designers Toastmasters of the Bluegrass Main Contact: David Allen Main Contact: Noelle Dick Main Contact: Scott Kennedy Coaching-Business & Professional 813 Westchester Drive 165 Midland Avenue 319 Park Avenue Main Contact: Kevin Vorheis Lexington, KY 40502 Lexington, KY 40508 Somerset, KY 42503 1334 Bethel New Richmond Rd. Phone: (859) 420-3974 Phone: (859) 455-3384 Phone: (606) 451-0848 New Richmond, OH 45157 www.areaLEX.com www.cycleyoulexington.com Phone: (513) 410-5545 Oberlander Financial Services, www.bluegrasstoastmasters.org Bandido Taqueria Mexicana The First Assembly of God Church PLLC Restaurants of Lexington, Kentucky Inc. Accountants Main Contact: Gerardo Ochoa Churches Main Contact: Brad Oberlander, CPA 535 S. Upper St. Main Contact: Travis Hewuse 997 Governors Lane, Ste. 150 Lexington, KY 40508 2780 Clays Mill Rd. Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 317-9721 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 552-3342 http://bandidotm.com Phone: (859) 276-1458 www.ofscpalex.com www.lexingtonfirst.org Charles Schwab Independent Branch HomeWell Care Services of Financial Services Lexington Main Contact: Marc Taylor Personal Care Services 2344 Elkhorn Road, Suite 175 Main Contact: Rob Rister Lexington, KY 40509 141 N Eagle Creek Dr., Ste. 103 Phone: (859) 629-3460 Lexington, KY 40509 https://client.schwab.com/Pub- Phone: (859) 303-6018 lic/BranchLocator/branchdetails.a www.homewellcareservices.com spx?branchid=1925 Ientry, Inc. Charlie's Seafood Advertising-Other PRESENTS Restaurants Main Contact: Rich Ord Main Contact: Barry Sissle P.O. Box 55071 926 Winchester Road Lexington, KY 40555 Cabin Fever Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: (859) 514-2720 Phone: (859) 255-6005 www.ientry.com Golf Scramble

CLEX Economic Development August 18 Team’s Katie Vandegrift Promoted Houston Oaks Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Katie Vandegrift Golf Club has been promoted to Director of Marketing 555 Houston Oaks Dr. and Research for the economic development team. Katie has served as administrative and Paris, KY 40361 marketing assistant since joining Commerce Lexington’s economic development division in late September 2019. Contact Katie at To register or become [email protected]. a sponsor, scan here -> KATIE VANDEGRIFT www.bluegrasstomorrow.org

AUGUST 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS ///

46Solutions recently named Eric Del Valle as Sandy Allnutt, broker associate with The Agency, The Blue Grass Community Foundation business development manager and Crystal Real Estate Advisors, was featured in a local announced the election of the following officers Newton as marketing manager. magazine called Lexington Real Producers, which on its board: Chair - Fran Taylor (Lexington recognized the top 300 agents by volume in the Silver, LLC); Vice Chair - Andy Reynolds Ad-Venture Promotions, owned by Cathy Lexington area. With thousands of agents in the (Ballast); Treasurer - Art Salomon (Salomon & Stafford, has acquired Integrity Premium area, this group is the “cream of the crop.” Co.); and Secretary - Travis Musgrave Advertising, and Integrity’s previous owner, Additionally, Josh Davis, Luke Holloway, and (Musgrave Dunn & Associates). The foundation Hugh Sims III, will continue to work with Ad- Courtney Ann Mangold recently joined The also appointed the following board members: Venture in a consulting capacity. Agency as real estate agents. Bill Alverson (Traditional Bank, retired); Dr. Tiffany Daniels, D.C., MSC-P (Chiropractic Care of Lexington); and Art Salomon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery was named Tasting Panel Magazine’s Distillery of the Year at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This prestigious award recognizes the single distiller earning the most points, measured by the number and level of awards won in a given year. In 2020, Buffalo Trace garnered 18 medals and a Best in Class designation. This included five Double Gold medals, four Gold medals, six Silver medals and three Bronze medals, as well as the title of Best Small Batch Bourbon 11 Years and Older for its Eagle Rare 17 Year Old.

Central Bank & Trust Co.’s Glenn Leveridge, Winchester Market President, retired after 50 years in banking, including 24 years at Central Bank. During his career, Mr. Leveridge has been very involved in Commerce Lexington Inc., having served as Chair of the organization’s successful Winner’s Circle program in 2005.

Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the following promotions: Shane Anderson to vice president, commercial lending; Tim Duncan to senior market lender in Winchester; Bradley Sutherland to assistant vice president, mortgage lending; and Benjamin Wilbanks to vice president, credit analysis.

Dean Dorton was recently listed in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2020, which is used by family offices and professional advisers to recommend top professional service firms to high net worth individuals worldwide. This guide of recommendations is based on in- depth research performed by a team of specialist research analysts. Dean Dorton’s listing is made up of anonymous recommendations provided during the Chambers and Partners editorial research process.

Dickinson Wright PLLC recently received ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification, becoming the first law firm headquartered in Michigan and one of the first law firms in the world to achieve the privacy management certification. Additionally, Will Dorton has joined the firm’s Lexington office as Of Counsel.

14 BUSINESS FOCUS AUGUST 2020 \\\ PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dickinson Wright PLLC: Chambers 2020 High Directors since 2015, has been named by the Traditional Bank approved the promotion of Net Worth (HNW) Guide has named the firm’s Keeneland Trustees to succeed Thomason. four of the bank’s management team members, Private Wealth Law practice in Kentucky as a Arvin will serve as the incoming President-elect including Dana Adamson to chief marketing “Top Ranked” practice. In addition, two beginning September 1 and will officially and development officer, Laura Fraley to chief Dickinson Wright attorneys in the firm’s transition to President and CEO on January 1, risk officer, Asa McCracken to chief operations Lexington office were listed as “Leaders in their 2021. She becomes Keeneland’s eighth officer, and Buddy Schneider to chief lending Fields,” including Jeffrey L. Gehring and Henry President and the first woman to serve in that officer. C.T. Richmond, III. position. Transylvania University announced the Eastern Kentucky University announced that Keeneland announced that Dr. Stuart E. Brown additions of Sarah Rebecca “Becky” Thomas, Dannie Moore has been named as vice II, who cared for an international clientele Ph.D., as vice president for academic affairs and president for strategic initiatives and chief during his nearly 30-year career with Hagyard dean of the university, and Deidra Dennie as diversity, equity and inclusion officer. He spent Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, will join vice president for diversity and inclusion. the last nine years at Northern Kentucky Keeneland full time as equine safety director. Thomas comes to Transy from Earlham College University. In addition, Jeff Whitaker was named in Indiana, while Dennie previously worked at as EKU’s chief information officer. He has Kentucky American Water appointed Adam Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. served in a variety of roles with EKU since 2006. Caswell as director of government affairs. TrinSoft has again been named to Accounting ExecuTrain of Kentucky owner Crinda Francke Jay Kempf joined Kentucky National Insurance Today’s VAR 100 list, which ranks the top North recently purchased ExecuTrain US and will serve Company as vice president of product American value-added resellers of accounting as the organization’s president and chief management and analytics. and accounting-related software. executive officer. Francke started as an employee at ExecuTrain of Lexington in 1994. Then, she Founded in 1920, Lexington Clinic celebrated its United Way of the Bluegrass recently announced purchased the franchise in 1997, followed by the 100th anniversary in July. Although plans to the appointment of Sean Ross as vice president, purchase of the Louisville franchise location in mark the milestone have been put on hold due resource development and Jonathan Kohn as 2000. to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of its vice president, community impact. new building on South Broadway continues, First National Bank of Manchester (FNBM) with its opening set for early 2021. WealthSouth announced that Portfolio Manager recently named William “Bill” Feltner as Nikolaus Smither has been promoted to Lexington Market President. In addition, McBrayer PLLC recently added three attorneys assistant vice president. A University of Alexander Greer Lewis has joined FNBM as a to its Lexington office, including Keeana Sajadi Kentucky graduate, Smither is a CFA credit underwriter. Boarman as a Member, and attorneys David T. charterholder. Cecil and Cassidy L. Sorrells. Gray Construction is continuing its tradition of WesBanco Bank recently promoted Elizabeth elevating leaders from within through the Republic Bank & Trust Company appointed “Lisbon” Hardy to City President of the Bourbon announcement of Brian Jones as president and Logan Pichel as president. district, which includes Anderson, Franklin and chief executive officer and Patrick McCowan as Mercer counties. Chief Operating Officer. Stephen Gray remains Chambers USA selected 19 Stites & Harbison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gray, PLLC attorneys in Kentucky and Tennessee for Windstream Communications announced the Inc., the holding company for Gray inclusion in their 2020 guide. The Chambers addition of Kie Vanderhorst as a Kinetic Construction, while Jim Gray will remain in his USA guide ranks the top law firms and leading Business sales executive in the Lexington area. current position of Chairman of the Gray, Inc. attorneys in the United States based on client board of directors. Celebrating its 60-year and peer interviews. Stites & Harbison’s Wiser Strategies announced that Luke Florence anniversary, this transition is part of a Kentucky attorneys recognized included W. has been named as client relations specialist. succession plan carefully developed by the Gray Thomas Halbleib, Jr., James C. Seiffert, William family with guidance from the Gray, Inc. board T. Gorton III, W. Patrick Stallard, Joel T. Beres, Wrigley Media Group named Jay Hall as senior of directors. This is a milestone in the Mandy Wilson Decker, Jeffery A. Haeberlin, vice president, business development. company’s history, marking the first time a non- David W. Nagle, Jr., Terry L. Wright, Philip W. family member will lead Gray Construction. Collier, Robert M. Connolly, Charles J. Cronan IV, Lawrence C. Droege, T. Gregory Ehrhard, and Highgrove at Tates Creek announced that Abbye David E. Saffer. SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Crowe has been named as executive director. Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, Benchmark Litigation recently named Stites & additions, or promotions for Business Focus to Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason Harbison, PLLC as Litigation Firm of the Year for [email protected]. Information recently announced he will retire at the end of Kentucky at its 2020 Annual Awards Gala. is published in the order received & as space permits. 2020 after a decade with Keeneland Association, Benchmark Litigation recognizes the country’s including eight years at the helm of the global most outstanding litigators and their firms for racing and sales company. Shannon Bishop work completed during the last year. 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AUGUST 2020: CLEX TEAM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS: 4 O’Clock Focus Series featuring topics & speakers that For the safety of our staff and the public, Commerce 12 address the business reopening process, 4:00 p.m., virtually Lexington’s lobby area and meeting spaces will be closed until on Zoom. Register at www.CommerceLexington.com. it is deemed safe to gather in groups once again. Although our offices are closed to the general public, CLEX remains open for Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland. business as our team continues to work on behalf of members, 13 Virtual event for passholders: “Enneagram Assessment & answer phone calls and e-mail messages, and communicate Workshop” with Dr. Virgil Grant. - SEE PAGE 11 important resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and the reopening process. If you have questions or need assistance 4 O’Clock Focus Series featuring topics & speakers that for your business, access our staff directory at 26 address the business reopening process, 4:00 p.m., virtually www.CommerceLexington.com. on Zoom. Register at www.CommerceLexington.com. Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass presented by Keeneland. ON-LINE BUSINESS RESOURCES: 31 Virtual event for passholders: Session entitled “Leading in the There are a lot of resources posted on-line to assist businesses Community,” part of Leading in Lex Series. - SEE PAGE 11 as they work through the reopening process. Here are a few of the things you’ll find at www.CommerceLexington.com: SEPTEMBER 2020: • Introductory Business Reopening Guide • Sample customer communications & reopening plans Bluegrass Region’s Federal Policy Forum presented by • Find personal protective equipment items to purchase 8 Columbia Gas of Kentucky. - SEE PAGE 5 • Business-to-business news • Small business loan assistance @330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., • Lexington Health Department COVID notices to use 8 virtually on Zoom. - SEE PAGE 8 • Find immediate job openings • AND MUCH MORE! SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS: Be on the lookout for information in the next issue of Business Focus and in your e-mail inbox detailing our celebration and recognition plans for the 2020 Salute to Small Business Awards presented by Forcht Bank. - SEE PAGE 7