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NEWSFEBRUARY 2018

KENTUCKY CHAMBER CHAIRMAN CRAFT “All In” on Tort Reform PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR Uncertainty and unlimited liability are the hallmark features of ’s “wild west” legal liability environment. While Leadership it may make for good movies, it does not make for a good business climate. That’s why we need tort reform.

For most Kentucky businesses and health care providers, it isn’t a question of if they will face a lawsuit from the Institute powerful trial attorney bar, but when. for School The U.S. Chamber ranks Kentucky’s legal liability climate at 42nd, one of the worst in the nation, driving many businesses to operate elsewhere to avoid our sky- Principals high insurance costs and unlimited risks. Following a report about the Leadership Institute Make no mistake — the legal liability climate is an for School Principles to the Chamber’s Board of economic growth and development issue. Directors in early January, Kentucky Chamber Board Chairman Joe The current system creates challenges for Kentucky Kentucky should not be Craft, president of businesses and acts as a barrier to economic a playground for Alliance Resources, development, limiting the Commonwealth’s ability to made a generous offer attract and foster the next generation of employers, trial attorneys. to match any donation health care providers, and innovators. made to support — , Governor principals in eastern Governor Bevin acknowledged that this is a major Kentucky. Mr. Craft issue for Kentucky during his address at our recent has been a longtime Kentucky Chamber Day event, saying, “Kentucky supporter of the should not be a playground for trial attorneys.” Leadership Institute The Kentucky Chamber wholeheartedly agrees. The Chamber is pushing for commonsense legal liability reforms and this is the second during the 2018 session to remove some of these barriers for growth. year he has matched JOE CRAFT contributions for 2018 BOARD CHAIR • Senate Bill 2 is a bill to allow a constitutional amendment to give voters, via their elected representatives, the ability Kentucky Chamber of Commerce eastern Kentucky. President and CEO, to limit jury awards. Filed by state Sen. , it would allow the General Assembly to establish such limits. Alliance Resource Partners LP Currently, there is no limit, and awards can run into the millions of dollars. Often its not an outrageous jury award The Chamber that threatens Kentucky employers; it’s the risk that drives employers and insurance companies to pay expensive Foundation is currently accepting pledges settlements. from the business community to match Joe’s generous offer. Contact Kelly Wolf at kwolf@ • Senate Bill 20, also sponsored by Sen. Ralph Alvarado, is an omnibus bill including reforms such as requiring an kychamber.com or at (502)848-8725 to help affidavit of merit to reduce the number of frivolous claims, providing peer review protections, establishing caps on reach 100% of Joe Craft’s pledge! attorney’s contingency fees to ensure the injured party receives the majority of the money in a settlement, and adding “statement of sympathy” language that allows medical providers to show compassion in the event of a patient’s death without the fear of a lawsuit claiming they are at fault. Alvarado has pointed to Delaware’s standing as the top-ranking state for legal liability many years in a row and said his bill will mirror the policies Delaware has in place in order to improve Kentucky’s climate. LEARN MORE • House Bill 4, sponsored by Rep. , would allow medical professionals the ability to discuss and compare best practices in their fields without the fear of litigation. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please visit us online at • House Bill 198, sponsored by Rep. , would create transparency, set reasonable limits on contingency principalsleadky.com. fees, and codify recent case law requirements to ensure the state remains in control of any litigation involving contingency fee counsel. It is time for Kentucky to join the more than 20 other states which have instituted these responsible good government reforms, putting public good above private profit. • House Bill 293, sponsored by Rep. Joe Fischer, is legislation seeking to bring changes to the way asbestos-related READ MORE lawsuits are handled in the state. For more information, visit the Chamber’s The bills described above are critical to ensure 2018 represents an opportunity to encourage businesses to locate news website, kychamberbottomline.com. here, rather than driving them away. KNOW YOUR Legislators With many significant pieces of legislation moving through the Kentucky General Assembly, your elected officials need to hear from YOU on key issues to help improve the state’s business climate. Watch for Action Alerts from the Kentucky Chamber throughout session and call your legislators at 1-800-372-7181 to express your support for priority bills important to the business community. And the winners are…

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100 COMPANIES NAMED SMALL COMPANIES Best Places to Companies of 15-149 U.S. Employees • Advanced Payroll Systems • Marine Solutions, Inc. • Alpha Business Acquisitions • Massage Envy—Lexington Work in Kentucky • AMR Management Services • McGregor & Associates, Inc. • Apex Engineering, PLLC • Medical Center Jewish Southwest The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human • ARGI Financial Group • Metro United Way Resource Management (KYSHRM) have announced the 100 companies (in • Associations International • Middleton Reutlinger alphabetical order) that made the 14th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky list. • Bim Group* • NetGain Technologies Inc. • Blue Grass Airport • Peel & Holland The winner rankings will be announced at an awards dinner Tuesday, April 17, • Budget For The People • People Plus, Inc 2018, at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center. The selection process is • Composable Systems • SIS, LLC based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and • Connected Nation, Inc. • STOBER Drives, Inc. the results of an internal employee survey. • Delta Dental of Kentucky • Strategic Marketing Services And the winners are… • Diversified Automation Inc • Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. • Edwards Moving & Rigging • Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc. • Extell Financial Services, Inc. • Unified Trust Company FOR MORE DETAILS • Fahe • Venminder, Inc. • Fooji • Verbal Behavior Consulting Inc For more details about Best Places to Work in Kentucky, visit • Integrity IT • Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC bestplacestoworkky.com. • Kingdom Trust • Wolf Steel USA • Lexington Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

MEDIUM COMPANIES Companies of 150-499 U.S. Employees

• Air Hydro Power • Independence Bank • Associates in Pediatric Therapy LLC • ISCO Industries, Inc. YOU’VE • Balluff, Inc. • Kentucky Bank • Blue & Co., LLC • L&N Federal Credit Union GOT THE • Bottom Line Systems • Limestone Bank WORK • Bourbon Community Hospital • Louisville Tile Distributors • Brooksource • MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP EXPERIENCE, • Columbia Gas of Kentucky • Musselman Hotels • Dean Dorton • Park Community Credit Union NOW • Flaget Memorial Hospital, • Plumbers Supply Co. KentuckyOne Health • Federal Credit GET THE • Forcht Bank Union • Harrison Memorial Hospital • US WorldMeds DEGREE • Harshaw Trane • WDRB Media • Heritage Bank USA, Inc. • Winterwood, Inc • Houchens Insurance Group

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & LEARNING LARGE COMPANIES Companies of 500 or More U.S. Employees ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACE DEGREES

Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership & Learning • Aerotek • Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® Earn up to 48 college credit hours tuition free for your • Appriss • KORT • AssuredPartners • Long John Silver's, LLC workplace knowledge • Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. • Neustar • Central Bank & Trust Co. • Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Master’s Human Resources & • Comcast Cable • Our Lady of Peace, KentuckyOne Organization Development • Corning Incorporated Health Program fully aligned with SHRM guidelines and standards • Crowe Horwath LLP • Papa John's Corporate Graduating students eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP exam • CSI • Republic Bank • Edward Jones • Rockcastle Regional Hospital and • Envoy Mortgage, Ltd Respiratory Care Center • Farm Credit Mid-America • Senture, LLC • Frankfort Regional Medical Center • Stock Yards Bank and Trust Co. • Galen College of Nursing • The Sullivan University System ENROLL NOW • Genentech • Total Quality Logistics uofl.me/oll-kychamber • Hilliard Lyons • Valvoline Inc. 800.871.8635 • Hosparus Health • WellCare of Kentucky, Inc. [email protected] **Kentucky Chamber members noted in bold NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE STATE BUDGET AND PENSION REFORMS KEY THEMES OF Leadership at 2018 Chamber Day Gov. Matt Bevin and legislative leaders from the House and Senate took the stage at the 23rd Annual Chamber Day to discuss priorities of the coming year with pension reforms and the struggle to fi nd a way to craft a sustainable state budget being a key theme among all speakers.

Gov. Bevin said the next two-year state budget that must be crafted this session will be “brutal” because “for the fi rst time, we are going to pay our bills and pay pension obligations.”

The governor noted pension costs currently take up 20 percent of the state’s budget and stated nothing else can be funded if the issue is not addressed. Because of that, Gov. Bevin said a pension reform bill must pass, “and it will.”

In his fi rst speech at Kentucky Chamber Day, House Speaker Pro Tem said the legislature is facing many choices no one wants to make, but stressed changes to pensions, taxes, and the budget must be made. Osborne also thanked the work of the business community on such issues over the years.

The Republican leaders echoed many of the Chamber’s legislative priorities with Osborne stating the House will focus on essential skills, workers’ compensation system reforms, criminal justice improvements, tort reform, and others as top priorities of the state House. He also focused on a balanced and sustainable budget as well as a top-notch workforce in Kentucky.

Senate President told the crowd funding needs for pensions, education, and infrastructure will be top priorities in 2018. He also stressed the successes of 2017 session with new laws like right to work, repeal of the prevailing wage, and others that have helped create jobs in Kentucky.

Senate Minority Leader Ray Jones said issues like pension and tax reform must be addressed across party lines for Kentucky to move forward.

And House Minority Leader stressed the importance of education funding and low-cost energy while highlighting the need to produce a budget and Pictured Above: Gov. Matt Bevin addresses Kentucky business leaders at 23rd Annual Chamber Day on January 4. pension reform in 2018.

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Pictured Above: Kentucky Chamber Board Chairman Joe Craft addresses the crowd of more than 1,600 at 23rd Annual Chamber Day

Pictured from left to right: Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson, Gov. Matt Bevin, Canadian Minister Pictured Above: Kentucky Chamber Board member Ray Daniels, Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, and Kentucky Labor of Public Safety Ralph Goodale, U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Chairman Joe Craft Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey

Pictured Above: Chamber Board member Chuck Pictured from left to right: House Majority Leader , Senator , and Jeff Harper Sessions and Betsy Clemons of Hazard-Perry Pictured Above: Senate Minority Leader Ray Jones of Kentucky Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Pictured Above: Past Chamber Chairman Bill Lear speaks with Senate President Robert Stivers

Pictured Above: House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins Pictured Above: House Speaker Pro-Tempore David Osborne

Pictured Above: Former Board Chairs Elizabeth McCoy of Planters Pictured Above: Senate President Robert Stivers Bank and Jude Thompson of Delta Dental Pictured from left to right: Howard Shape, Ben Orris, Bill Jones, and Brandon Lau, WellCare Workforce Summit Highlights PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS IN KENTUCKY’S WORKFORCE

As Kentucky’s employers are searching for innovative solutions to their workforce needs, the Kentucky Chamber hosted the 3rd Annual Workforce Summit where employers got an inside look into the strategies being used by other companies, organizations and government entities to turn around the Commonwealth’s workforce crisis.

Kentucky’s Workforce and Progress Challenges, a report serving as an update to the Kentucky Chamber’s 2015 Workforce Report, made its debut at the summit.

To kick off the summit, a Global Futurist, Jack Uldrich, offered a look into the future of industries, saying he cannot think of an industry that will not see exponential changes. Uldrich shared this statistic: “65% of students

starting elementary school today will eventually work in Pictured from left to right: Kim Menke of Toyota, Education and Workforce Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner, jobs that don’t exist yet.” Dan Thomas of UPS, and Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson

Workforce and Education Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner said one of the Cabinet’s companies who submit project requests. He stated, “99% of jobs added to the main focuses is fi nding the link between people, training and jobs, citing Kentucky economy in the past 5 years are held by workers with some level of education as 47th in the nation for adult workforce participation. Secretary Heiner encouraged training after high school,” highlighting the need for Kentuckians to seek a form of employers to become more engaged in K-12 because students’ academics postsecondary training to fi ll the 70,000 positions Kentucky needs by 2020. excel when they can visualize themselves in a career. Derek Redelman of Strada Education Network broke down Kentucky-specifi c survey results, showing need for Addiction and incarceration were noted as two of the top reasons for Kentucky’s change in the education system so students feel more confi dent about their career low workforce participation rate, and Tim Robinson of Addiction Recovery Care path. thanked the Chamber and Governor Bevin for seeing the economic importance of addiction treatment and second chances for Kentuckians. Jason Tyszko from the U.S. Chamber Foundation said Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) was created because the current system is not working for employers, The Workforce Summit showed business leaders the need for innovation to engage stating workforce is the reason 40% of employers cannot take on new business. the available workforce and to attract talent earlier in the education process. Kim Menke of Toyota pointed out public-private partnerships are important to successful TPM systems, a more streamlined transition from education to workforce. MORE INFO More information about the Workforce Center and a link to join the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Terry Gill delivered the network can be found at kychamber.com/workforcecenter or by keynote address, focusing on the role of workforce development in economic contacting [email protected]. success. Secretary Gill said workforce is always in the top-three qualifi cations for

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AllSTARS-KY-Chamber-Full-REDUX.indd 1 12/12/17 3:55 PM Thank you for your investment. The following is a list of new members of the Kentucky Chamber. Please help us thank these companies for investing in the Chamber’s mission by giving them your business. COMMONWEALTH PARTNER BB&T CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Aetna, Inc. PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR Pictured Above: Kentucky employers from many sectors attended the 3rd Annual Workforce Summit on January 30 Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. Nationwide Insurance Valvoline TRUSTEE Novolex EQUITY PARTNER Camco Chemical Co., Inc. LYNX Services Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. CORNERSTONE Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Louisville City FC Pictured Above: Derek Redelman of Strada Pictured Above: Economic Development Pictured Above: Global Futurist Jack Uldrich Education Network Cabinet Secretary Terry Gill Siemer Milling Co STAKEHOLDERS Advanced Payroll Systems, Inc. Aerotek Bluegrass Hathaway Staf Staf Bluegrass Integrated Communications Brighton Center, Inc. Annoucement: Annoucement: Brown Hotel Connemara Golf Course Harper Smith has been named Christy Morrison has been promoted D. C. Trimble, Inc. Workforce Center Manager at to Director of Membership at the Dialysis Clinic Inc. the Kentucky Chamber. Smith Kentucky Chamber. Morrison has been Frankfort Cemetery comes to the role after serving in serving on the Chamber’s membership Independence Television the membership and marketing team since September and has KEENStart Harper Smith coordinator at the Chamber since Christy Morrison previously worked at the Kentucky MANAGER, DIRECTOR, Kentucky Cancer Foundation WORKFORCE CENTER January 2016. MEMBERSHIP Chamber in the member services Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. manager position. Somerset Recycling Services Teknor Apex Co Trinsoft LLC

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Trustees Advantage Capital Partners Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC Logan Aluminum, Inc Signature HealthCARE Assured Partners & Touche Louisville Water Company Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Boeing Dickinson Wright PLLC Marathon Petroleum Company LP Stock Yards Bank and Trust Brenntag FireKing Security Group Meritor-Florence Sullivan University System Carespring Healthcare Management, LLC Galt House Hotel & Suites Mississippi Lime Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Century Aluminum of Kentucky, LLC Gray Construction MML&K Government Solutions Ultimate Software Charter Communications Hyster-Yale Group Inc. Mubea North America United Bank & Trust Company Citizens National Bank Kentucky Community and Technical College System Novolex W. Rogers Company Clarendon Flavors Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Park Community Credit Union Washington Penn Plastic Co., Inc. Clariant Kentucky League of Cities, Inc. PBI Bank WellCare of Kentucky Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Kentucky State Fair Board Piramal Pharma Solutions Westlake Chemical Corporation Commonwealth Credit Union Kosair Charities Planters Bank, Inc. Windstream Communications Computer Services, Inc. Dba CSI L’Oreal USA Regal Beloit America, Inc. Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. Laurel Grocery Company Republic Bank Dana Incorporated LexiDan Foods dba Waffl e House Scotty’s Contracting & Stone LLC Local 464 Chenault Road | Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502-695-4700 Fax: 502-695-5051 www.kychamber.com Knowledge NEWSFEBRUARY 2017 KENTUCKY CHAMBER Take advantage of guidance from a fi nancial services leader, “ALL IN” ON right here in Louisville. TORT • One-on-one guidance focused on your goals, not ours • Investment strategies and ideas to help you realize your personal vision • Access to retirement expertise through investment professionals and REFORM top-rated planning tools

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