March 2020 | Volume Xxviii, Issue Iii

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

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2020 International Trip Features Imperial Russia September 3 - 11 Summer Youth Job Training Program Gearing Up for 2020 Legislative Session Update www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS March 2020: Volume XXVIII, Issue III

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 4 Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. to Create 25 Jobs 2016 Chamber Richmond, Kentucky Economic Development Tour of the Year STAT: Attracting Talent for the Future of Business Business Focus is published once a month for a total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lex- PUBLIC POLICY: ington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lex- 6 Legislative Session Update: Lawmakers Focused on ington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600. Crafting State Budget 2020 Chair of the Board: Ray Daniels, President Equity Solutions Group EVENTS: 8-13 @330 Series: Propel Your Business to the Next Level Publisher: Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Pella Windows & Doors Hosts Business Link April 22 Commerce Lexington Inc. Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE Conference March 4th Next Opportunity Exchange Event is March 19th Editor: Mark E. Turner 2020 International Trip Features Imperial Russia Communications Specialist: Liz Bennett Printing: Post Printing Austin Leadership Visit is May 11-13, 2020 Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing 2020 Annual Dinner Recap and Photos Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive)

Subscriptions are available for $12 and are included as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing- CONNECT: ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS 14-19 Leadership Development Program Recaps 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, 2020-21 Leadership Youth Applications Available Soon Kentucky. AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Olivia Thomas, Class 101 POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Member Personnel Announcements & Awards Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, contact Kelly Bates at (859) 226-1612 or WHAT 2 WATCH 4 [email protected], and an ac- count executive will contact you. Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile- Republic Bank Andover Location Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE stones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Person- Hosts Opp. Exchange March 19th Conference on March 4th nel news might include promotions, additions, awards and milestones, recognitions and cer- tifications and/or appointments. Information is published only as space permits. On The Cover Cover photo of September 2019 Opportunity Registration Available for 2020 Distillery Heights Presents @330 Exchange by Mahan Multimedia. Leadership Visit to Austin Series on March 10th

2 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2020 COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. TOP INVESTORS 2020

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Baptist Health Central Bank & CHI Saint Joseph Columbia Gas of Community Trust Fifth Third Bank Forcht Bank Frost Brown Keeneland Lexington Trust Co. Health Kentucky Bank Mary-Alicha Tucker Ballinger Todd LLC Association William G. Sisson Luther Deaton Jr. Bruce Tassin Kimra Cole Larry Jones Weldon President & CEO Jonathan Miller Bill Thomason President/CEO Chairman, CEO, CHI Saint President & Chief Central Region City President Member-In-Charge President & CEO President & CEO Joseph Health Operating Officer President Lexington Office President, Saint Joseph Hospital

Kentucky Kentucky Coal KU a PPL Company Lexington Clinic Lexington Industrial Lexington-Bluegrass Lexington-Fayette Lexmark PNC Bank American Water Association David Freibert Dr. Andrew Foundation Association of Urban County International, Inc. John Gohmann Nick Rowe Tyler White Vice President, Henderson Robert Trimble Realtors Government Allen Waugerman Regional President - SVP American President External Affairs CEO Dir., Distribution Greg Buchanan Linda Gorton Chairman, Presi- Lexington Market Water/President LG&E-KU Energy Operations President Mayor dent & CEO KY-American Water LG&E-KU Energy

Stites & Harbison, Stoll Keenon Toyota Motor UK HealthCare University of VisitLEX WesBanco Bank Windstream Com- Wyatt, Tarrant & PLLC Ogden, PLLC Manufacturing, Dr. Mark F. Newman Kentucky Mary Quinn Ramer Jeff Koonce munications Combs, LLP Cassidy Rosenthal P. Douglas Barr Kentucky, Inc. Executive VP for Dr. Eli Capilouto President Market President Barry Bishop Craig Robertson Office Executive Managing Director Susan Elkington Health Affairs President VP-Operations Partner-in-Charge Member President Lexington Office

DIAMOND INVESTORS: Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes member businesses investing $20,000 or greater annually in combined activities as Diamond Level Investors. This includes Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Full Stride economic development campaign, membership dues, and event and publication sponsorships.

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ///

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

SUBMITTED BY CLX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: GINA GREATHOUSE, RYAN KAFFENBERGER, CHERYL KLEVER & KATIE VANDEGRIFT Richmond, Ky. Economic Development Tour The economic development team visited the Richmond Industrial Develop- ment Corporation in Madison County. The team spent the day learning about the city’s demographics and population, touring Richmond’s Industrial Parks, viewing industrial sites and buildings and learning about creative and sustain- able projects to encourage expansions and job retention. Commerce Lexing- ton Inc. is a regional economic development team, and we visit a different community partner each quarter.

STAT: Attracting Talent for the Future of Business Tia and Sean Edwards (CLX Staff Photo). “The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital are managed by the human capital. You'd better get the human capital part right.” Fresh Bourbon Distilling – David Bookbinder, The New ROI: Return on Individuals High quality talent is essential to every Co. to Create 25 Jobs business’s success and continued growth. African American owned Fresh Bourbon Distilling Named the “Athens of the West” centuries Co. announced its plans to construct a new distillery ago, Lexington has remained a top destina- and create 25 new jobs in Lexington, Kentucky. tion for businesses to recruit a qualified Later this year, the company plans to construct a workforce. Due to the city’s relatively low cost 34,000-square foot distillery near Lexington’s Dis- of living, Lexington’s talent also comes with tillery District. Fresh Bourbon Distilling will officially a lower cost than in other larger communi- launch its line of spirits in late 2020. Congratula- ties. These facts have remained true through tions to Sean and Tia Edwards for all their hard work past periods of technological change and dis- and dedication towards bringing back the history of ruption which has helped Lexington busi- African Americans in the distilling industry. nesses endure, adapt, and thrive. With forward-thinking, local institutions like the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and the Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington will con- By The Numbers: tinue to thrive in the midst of the “Fourth In- In 2020, Commerce Lexington’s Economic De- dustrial Revolution.” velopment Division has responded to calls According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lex- from: ington ranked as the 12th most highly educated city in terms of the percent of the New Business: 5 new prospects interested in working age population with at least a bach- finding a new location or expanding. elor’s degree. More impressively, Lexington Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Com- ranked 11th in terms of the percent of the panies: 1 local company in expansion mode. working age population holding a graduate Client Visits: 9 or professional degree. In 2019, SmartAsset Existing Business Visits: 20 ranked the community 6th among Cities with Total Active Projects: 35 the Lowest Startup Costs, and the Brookings Institute ranked Lexington 4th on its list of top potential tech growth centers.

4 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2020 \\\ WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Lexington Seeking to Fill Summer Youth Job Training Program Gearing Up Census Jobs for 2020 for 2020; Here’s How Your Business Can Help Lexington Social In a pilot partner- Services, in collabo- ship with Fayette ration with Partners County Public for Youth and Fayette Schools’ College and The 2020 Census counts every person living in County Public Career Readiness the United States and five U.S. territories—once, Schools, is gearing [CCR] Initiative, only once, and in the right place. This census is up for an expanded 2020 Summer Youth Job SYJTP will identify rising 10th, 11th, and 12th conducted every ten years by the U.S. Census Bu- Training Program [SYJTP]. About 300 Lexing- grade students. Youth workers will work part- reau, a nonpartisan government agency. The re- ton high school students are projected to par- time, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, sults of the census determine your congressional ticipate in this year’s program. Through and will earn $10.10 per hour. The summer representation, as well as federal funding for states SYJTP, youth will gain work experience, de- Youth Job Training Program runs for six and communities. Every year, more than $675 bil- velop interpersonal skills, and explore career weeks, beginning June 8 through July 17. lion goes toward hospitals, fire departments, interests. As part of the Summer Youth Job Training schools, roads, and more. This year, Partners for Youth is leading the Program, participating employers do not The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thou- recruitment effort to attract more local busi- incur direct wage costs. All of the youth work- sands of people across the country to assist with nesses and community-based organizations ers’ wages and employment – related costs the 2020 Census count. A variety of temporary jobs to serve as worksites. Interested businesses are paid directly by city government’s General are available, including census takers, recruiting and organizations in Lexington are encour- Fund. However, each worksite’s investment assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be aged to apply. The Worksite Application and in training, supervision and mentorship of eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a Worksite Agreement forms are now available youth workers is an invaluable component of valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen. on the city’s webpage at lexingtonky.gov. the public – private partnership. The pay starts at $19 per hour in Fayette County. Also, a SYJTP Worksite Orientation is sched- For more information, contact Briana Per- To apply for a Census job, visit uled for March 25th at 8:30 a.m., Phoenix sley, Partners for Youth, at (859) 280-8003 or www.lexingtonky.gov/2020Census. Find more in- Building, 101 E. Vine Street. [email protected]. formation at www.wecountlex.org.

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY ///

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently hosted a press conference with lawmakers and other business groups, including Commerce Lexington Inc., in support of authorizing sports betting in Kentucky. (Photo Courtesy of LRC) Legislative Session Update: Lawmakers Focused on Crafting Budget In Frankfort, state lawmakers are focused on crafting the next two-year enues from the state’s gas tax have resulted in less money for investment state budget. House and Senate leaders continue to analyze the Gover- in repairs to existing transportation infrastructure. Keeping roads and nor’s budget proposal and consider changes. The state budget and rev- bridges safe and reliable for the transport of goods and services is critical enue bills begin in the House and then move to the Senate for to maintaining Kentucky’s logistics advantage. Nearly one in ten roads consideration before heading to the Governor’s desk. The final day of the in the state has been rated as not acceptable, and Kentucky’s roads and 60-day Regular Session is on April 15. Key items for consideration include highways have the fourth-highest fatality rate in the United States. At the pension funding, increases in education investments, and revenue raising time of print, legislation had not been filed to address funding modern- measures such as the authorization of sports betting and increases in izations, such as increasing the state’s gas tax. taxes on cigarettes and vaping products. Sports Betting: Central Kentucky Day at the Capitol: House Bill 137, sponsored by Representative Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger), Commerce Lexington Inc. hosts its annual Central Kentucky Day in the authorizes sports betting in Kentucky. At the time of print, the bill con- Capitol on Thursday, March 5. During the visit, attendees meet with high- tinues to awaits a floor vote by the full House. The bill is expected to gen- level legislative leaders and Executive Branch officials, network with Gen- erate additional $10-20 million in tax dollars each year by making it legal eral Assembly members, learn about priority issues and advocate for for Kentuckians to place bets on sporting events while at Kentucky race- policies important to the business community. tracks and through mobile apps. Part of the Governor’s budget proposal is dependent on sports betting revenues. Infrastructure Investments: Criminal Justice Reform: Another priority for legislators is determining the allocation of the state’s Bills to support workforce development and remove barriers to employ- Road Fund dollars for critical infrastructure investments. Declining rev- ment are advancing through the legislative process. House Bill 284 de- creases the time a person is on probation based on the completion of certain education, skills training, work, or substance use disorder treatment milestones. House Bill 327 allows for the automatic ex- pungement of a person’s record after acquittals and dismissals with prejudice. Under the current process, an individual must first make the request. CONTACT: Commerce Lexington will monitor legislation and provide regular e-mail updates about activity in Frank- fort. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Commerce Lexington’s Chief Policy Officer, Andi Johnson, at (859) 226-1614 or ajohnson@commercelexington.com.

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EVENTS: @330 SERIES ///

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

PRESENTED BY Are you ready to grow? Are you ready ness Development, Team Performance, for change? Are you committed to taking Leadership Development and Sales Train- your business to new heights? As a leader ing. She is passionate about empowering in your company, you face many leaders and business owners to reach their challenges, and the following questions are full potential and considers it a privilege to common: elevate others to greater success faster and more efficiently than they could alone. • How do I go from where I am to where I want to be? TO RSVP: GOLD SPONSOR: • How do I attract and develop the best JULIE HOLIFIELD The @330 events feature a topical presen- TravelHost of the Bluegrass employees? tation that is relevant to the success of en- • How do we close more, and better trepreneurs, business owners and business quality, accounts? professionals. The @330 Series is open to Commerce • What is work/life balance for me? Lexington Inc. members at no charge. However, • How can I grow my company? please register for this event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or by e-mail at lbennett@com- During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. @330 mercelexington.com. Series event presented by Distillery Heights on Tuesday, March 10, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room, certified business and executive coach Julie Holifield from FocalPoint Coaching and Training will help you discover the mindset, principles and systems that, May 12, 2020 when applied, propel your business to the next level. She will also be joined by consultant Brad Wilson in @330 Topic presenting this workshop. Get Your Message ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Throughout her 20-plus year career, Julie Holifield has to Your Audience coached and trained countless business leaders and Lisa Coots & Katie Taylor strategic partners to transform and achieve new heights in their performance. She has worked with in- CT Marketing Solutions dividual business owners, leadership teams, financial institutions and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become known for her expertise in areas, such as Busi-

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS (1387 E. NEW CIRCLE ROAD)

Pella Windows & Doors to Host Next Business Link SPONSORED BY Good quality windows and doors not only protect per person. You can also pre-register for Business and add value to your home or business, but they Link events on-line at can also lower your heating and cooling costs, mak- www.CommerceLexington.com. If registering on- ing for a good long-term investment. During the line, pick up your beverage ticket at the registration next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event table. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE on Wednesday, April 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. Pella Windows & Doors of Lexington (1387 E. New Circle Road), you’ll be able strengthen your business even more by networking with other business professionals, while learning more about the quality products available from Pella Windows & Doors that can add a bit of curb appeal to attract more visitors and/or customers. TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non-members (payable at the door). Members of Lexington Forum can also attend for CLX member rate of $5

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Next Business Link to Highlight Lexington Habitat for Humanity During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event at Pella Windows & Doors on April 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., our Nonprofit Spotlight will highlight Lexington Habitat for Humanity, which is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization oper- ated on Christian principles. First incorpo- rated in December 1986, Lexington Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating sub- standard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and pre- serving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families im- prove their shelter conditions. Find out more at the event or on-line at www.lexhabitat.org.

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | CENTRAL BANK CENTER (BLUEGRASS BALLROOM) EMERGE Conference to Feature Great Opening Speaker & Breakout Sessions

The 2020 EMERGE Confer- ognized expert in expanding PRESENTED BY ence presented by Forcht Bank is human capacity. He helps or- just around the corner, and you ganizations and individuals won’t want to miss this full-day boost performance, achieve event that will bring together en- more with less, and drive entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, gagement using his proven, sci- and business professionals on ence-based method. Wednesday, March 4, at the Cen- The luncheon keynote speaker tral Bank Center (formerly Lex- MATT DESHAUNA sponsored by Stoll Keenon ington Center). This exciting JOHNSON BARBER Ogden is Deshauna Barber, the SPEAKER SPONSORS professional development op- first Miss USA to be crowned portunity offers networking, access to community while currently serving in the United States military. leaders, and education through breakout sessions in She has made it her life goal to encourage, inspire professional development, personal growth, and and strengthen the people around her. She currently community engagement. serves as the President and CEO of the Service Sponsored by Lexington Clinic Foundation, Matt Women’s Action Network. Johnson will kick off the conference. As the President Find out more about EMERGE and register on- of On Target Living, Johnson is an internationally rec- line at www.EmergeLexington.com. PLATINUM SPONSORS BREAKOUT SESSIONS

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

AFTER PARTY SPONSOR: Engaging Your Network: Several local experts on net- How to Create an Inclusive Team: Focuses on recruit- Dinsmore & Shohl working will help you leverage your personal & profes- ment strategies to build & maintain inclusive teams. sional network. GOLD SPONSORS: Move Over Millennials - GenZ is Hitting the Workforce: Tourism - Marketing the Community: Session moder- Learn how to successfully connect with a new work- German American Bank ated by Gathan Borden from VisitLEX. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, place generation. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kentucky, Inc. Ashli Watts will discuss The Important Role of Young The Power of Imperfection: Interactive session to help University of Kentucky - UK Online Leaders in Civic Engagement. you feel more empowered than ever before with the tools BRANDING SPONSOR: to embrace imperfection & build confidence. Lynn Imaging/Monster Color Opening speaker Matt Johnson will present two Creating, Maintaining & Adapting Your Social Media NAME BADGE SPONSOR: breakout sessions. A session entitled Creating Brand: Get an inside look at how local small business, University of Kentucky - UK Online Space will help you create more space for your- Country Boy Brewing, works to stay at the forefront of self and your team, so you can thrive. In a sec- the constantly-evolving social media scene. SILVER SPONSOR: ond session entitled Quieting the Mind, Johnson Equity Solutions Group will discuss the power of the mind and share tips Lexmark International, Inc. for tapping into your greatest potential. MEDIA SPONSOR: iHeart Media DEEP DIVE: Enneagram Personality Assessment ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: Those who register early for EMERGE will have the opportunity to sign up for a Deep Dive Work- Lexington Event Company shop on the Enneagram personality assessment with Dr. Virgil Grant. This two-part session will cover what the Enneagram is, the value of the Enneagram, practical application, an overview of MUGSHOT SPONSOR: all 9 types, and more. You’ll also discover your own Enneagram type. SPACE IS LIMITED! Mahan Multimedia

10 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2020 \\\ EVENTS: OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | REPUBLIC BANK (3098 HELMSDALE PLACE) NOTE NEW LOCATION! Make New Connections at Next Opportunity Exchange on March 19th Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Presidents’ Organization and Capital One as the Sec- next Opportunity Exchange ond-Fastest Woman-Owned/Led Business in the PRESENTED BY event on Thursday, March 19, country. from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Republic Bank’s Andover location at 3098 TO REGISTER: Helmsdale Place will feature The cost to attend is $5 for Commerce Lexington Inc. great networking, exchange of members, and $10 for potential members. Please ideas, and interaction for minor- register for the Opportunity Exchange event on-line ity-owned and small businesses at www.CommerceLexington.com. If you have ques- in the region. The event also tions about the event, contact Tyrone Tyra at connects minority business TIERRA [email protected]. owners with procurement repre- KAVANAUGH sentatives of some of the largest WAYNE companies in the region. The featured speaker at the March 19th Opportu- MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS: nity Exchange event is Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, a na- PRESENTED BY: Lexmark International, Inc. tive of Danville who has held various management PROGRAM PARTNER: City of Lexington positions with corporations such as: BellSouth Mo- GOLD LEVEL: Community Trust Bank | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | bility, now known as AT&T, and American Express. University of Kentucky | WesBanco Bank She is the founder and previous owner of Executive SILVER LEVEL: Fifth Third Bank | Forcht Bank | Messer Construction Courier Express LLC, a small package express delivery BRONZE LEVEL: Blue Grass Airport | Elaine Allen LLC | Facilities Maintenance & business. Tierra has founded multiple companies Services Group, LLC | Helping Hand LLC | Kentucky Community & Technical over the years, including TKT & Associates, Inc., TKT- College System | Kentucky Utilities Co. | Park Community Credit Union nectir Global Staffing, LLC, and TKTKonnect, LLC. Most recently, Tierra/TKT was recognized by Women

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 EVENTS: INTERNATIONAL TRIP ///

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

Registration Available Now for 2020 Leadership Visit to Austin, Texas

Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announce preneurial ecosystem that is home to entrepreneurs, PRESENTED BY that the 2020 Leadership Visit presented by Central startups, growing companies, and tech industry gi- Bank & Trust Co. will take Central Kentucky leaders to ants like Dell, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, 3M, Austin, Texas, May 11-13, 2020. Known as the “Live IBM, Samsung, NXP Semiconductors, and National Music Capital of the World,” Austin’s ability to ‘Keep Instruments. The city known for “weird” is wired as it Weird’ has created a culture of innovation and cre- well, as Google Fiber and AT&T deploy Gigabit-speed OPENING NIGHT ativity that is prevalent across the region. internet throughout the area. Like Lexington, Austin boasts an educated work- While in Austin, we’ll take a closer look at the area’s RECEPTION SPONSOR force, a thriving economy and favorable business cli- innovation ecosystem, the effectiveness of its regional mate, excellent schools, scenic landscapes, a economic development plan through Opportunity top-notch research university, and an overall excellent Austin, talent retention and attraction, efforts to iden- quality of life. While the equine industry, Bourbon, tify and engage more emerging leaders, and initiatives and an attractive food scene have given Lexington an that are addressing the disparity and inequity wealth international flavor all its own, Austin’s international gap between communities. presence continues to grow thanks to events like SXSW and Austin City Limits. As an attractive place to live and work, Austin has HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is open for the 2020 Leadership Visit to PLATINUM SPONSORS been experiencing rapid population growth over the Austin. For our accommodations, the group will be last decade and more recently has been adding about staying at the phenomenal Four Seasons Hotel 100 people per day. That growth has created chal- Austin, which sits on the banks of Lady Bird Lake just lenges with infrastructure, transportation and traffic steps from the city’s central business and entertain- congestion, rising housing costs, and a lack of land ment districts. For more information, visit on-line at for development. www.commercelexington.com/austin-2020.html. The Austin region has developed a diverse entre-

12 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2020 \\\ EVENTS: ANNUAL DINNER RECAP

Annual Dinner Photos by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia

Great Crowd Attends Annual Dinner to Celebrate Business Community About 1,000 business professionals, community and regional leaders, and Public Policy Advocate of the Year Award: elected officials attended the 2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. Annual Dinner Lexington’s Neighborhoods-in-Transition Task Force presented by Fifth Third Bank on January 30. This event gave a look back at 2019, highlighted some of the key goals of the organization, and recognized Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader: Commerce Lexington’s most involved members, volunteers, and community Miranda Scully, Fayette County Public Schools leaders. The theme of the night was “BE BOLD.” During the Annual Dinner, several awards were presented to recognize outstanding community leaders Leadership Lexington Youth Distinguished Leader: and volunteers. A list of award recipients follows. Drew Rodriguez, Frederick Douglass High School Ambassador of the Year Award: Crystal Newton, Bates Security W.T. Young Lifetime Achievement Award: Doug Dean, Dean Dorton Volunteer of the Year Award: Abby Vaughn, Unified Trust Co.

Ambassador of the Year Award recipient Crystal New- Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader Miranda Leadership Lex. Youth Distinguished Leader Drew Ro- ton (Bates Security), right, with Keeana Boarman of Scully (FCPS), center, with Ellen Kennedy (Dinsmore) driguez (Frederick Douglass H.S.), center, with Lyle Frost Brown Todd. and 2019 CLX Board Chair Jeff Koonce. Hanna of Hanna Resource Group & Jeff Koonce.

Doug Dean (Dean Dorton), center, received the W.T. Councilman James Brown, center, received the Policy Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Abby Vaughn Young Lifetime Achievement Award from Bill Lear, Advocate of the Year Award from Allison Donovan (Unified Trust Co.), center, with Karen Harbin (Com- left, and Darby Turner. (Stoll Keenon Ogden) & Board Chair Jeff Koonce. monwealth Credit Union) & Board Chair Jeff Koonce.

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON YOUTH ///

Youth Program Helps Teens Find Avenues as Ambassadors for Change PRESENTED BY Recap Courtesy of Tammy L. nity, but go out and do what you grassroots efforts such as donat- Lane, Fayette Co. Public Schools can. You can rally people to effect ing shoes worn by UK’s track In their quest to become am- change.” team. bassadors for change, teens in the LLYP prepares students through Drew Rodriguez, a senior at Leadership Lexington Youth Pro- education and interaction as they Frederick Douglass High School, gram spent time at God’s Pantry explore their community and net- spoke earlier about launching the Food Bank, which tweaked their work with local leaders, delving Markey Dine Around, which raised comfort zone. “I’m used to going into diverse issues, post-sec- money for the cancer foundation home to a home-cooked meal. I’m ondary options, career fields, and at UK. Drew, who was selected last not used to seeing the other side business opportunities. Meeting year by his LLYP peers for the 2019 PLATINUM SPONSORS of things,” said Charles Wilson, a on the first Wednesday each Distinguished Leader Award, will junior at Tates Creek High School. month, they touch on various pass the baton to this spring’s re- A tour of the expansive warehouse areas such as health and human cipient so that the fundraiser be- operation showed the four dozen services, government and public comes an annual event. “What students the reality of food scarcity safety, and higher education. One makes it special is the youth lead- in Fayette and surrounding coun- of Zoe’s favorites was visiting the ership component. It’s our biggest ties, and they notched hands-on local arts and media scene, while advantage,” Drew said. He also BRONZE SPONSOR: experience in repacking Rice Charles appreciated learning referenced sports superstar and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Krispies for distribution to families about the myriad jobs in UK philanthropist Kobe Bryant, who Kentucky, Inc. in need. “Today’s been good to see HealthCare. “The whole program recently died in a helicopter acci- BEVERAGE SPONSOR: different ways to effect change, has opened my mind up,” he said. dent. “Kobe understood he tran- Ale-8-One even if you just volunteer a couple On Ambassadors for Change scended basketball. He touched of hours a week,” said Zoe Jenkins Day, the students also heard from people individually and inspired of Paul Laurence Dunbar High guest speaker Josh Nadzam, co- them,” Drew said. “Taking it upon School. “It’s important to not just founder and director of On the yourself to do what you can in- recognize issues in your commu- Move Art Studio. He talked about spires other people.” using whatever is at one’s disposal Overall, LLYP motivates to make a positive impact. “We’re teenagers to think seriously about all passionate about something, the role they could play and the dif- but sometimes the issues we feel ference they can make in Lexing- passionate about are so over- ton. Drew’s winter project and the whelming that we don’t know February field trip to God’s Pantry where to start,” he said. “Instead were boots-on-the-ground exam- of trying to solve the entire issue ples. “I hope our generation can ourselves, what if we each try to help Lexington be a better place,” impact everything we can touch – Charles said, adding, “Don’t be our neighborhood, our streets, our afraid to get involved – even if it’s social circles.” Nadzam also just helping someone put gro- shared examples of his small, ceries in their car.”

Leadership Lex. Youth Apps Available in March Through JA of the Bluegrass HIGHBRIDGE SPRINGS Applications for the 2020-21 WATER COMPANY Leadership Lexington Youth Pro- gram will be available starting in March through the Junior Achieve- Bringing you quality water since 1982 ment of the Bluegrass website at www.jabluegrass.org. tion, touching upon issues and re- Delivered to your home or office JA of the Bluegrass will be the sources pertaining to our commu- new managing organization for nity. Participants attend a variety the Leadership Lexington Youth of day sessions focused on topics Program, which is designed for like the arts, government and pub- high school juniors enrolled in lic safety, higher education, health Call (859) 858-4407 public, private, parochial, Montes- and human services, and more. sori, and home schools. The mis- For more information, contact sion of the program is to prepare Natalie Appel, Program Manager, www.highbridgesprings.com students for leadership through at (859) 219-2423 or education and hands-on interac- [email protected].

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EXCERPTS OF RECAP BY AFTON FAIRCHILD, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BLUEGRASS Leadership Lexington Class Explores Local Arts & Culture Opportunities Leadership Lexington’s Art Day began PRESENTED BY at ArtsPlace - the home of many local art organizations in Fayette County. The class of 2019-20’s own Maury Sparrow of LexArts gave the opening remarks, ex- plaining the important role the arts play in our community. The class also got a ORIENTATION SPONSOR chance to learn more about groups like the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, the Carnegie Center, Town Branch Park, and the Lexington Philharmonic, and how each of these organizations plays a part in enriching the lives of countless individ- PLATINUM SPONSORS uals every year. The class then boarded the bus to tour (Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia). the city and learn about the many murals and public art pieces that Lexington is home to. From Whit Whitaker. While at the theatre, the class also got Mahan Multimedia commissioned works through projects like PRHBTN a chance to interact with Jeromy and Lyndy Franklin Where Light Meets Story™ to public art installations led by former Leadership Smith with the Lexington Theatre Company. Lexington classes, Lexington boasts many beautiful The last stop of the day was at the Lexington Chil- NAME BADGE SPONSOR: works created by artists from all across the world. dren’s Theatre (pictured above) where the class got Republic Bank & Trust Next, the class visited the University of Kentucky a behind-the-scenes look of everything that goes into Art Museum to view a variety of exhibits. Then, the a production, including a visit to the costume and BOOK SPONSOR: LEX History class members were graced with beautiful songs per- prop building shops on-site. formed by students in UK’s Opera Theatre program, Communities that place value in art not only pro- BRONZE SPONSORS: led by Dr. Everett McCorvey. vide insightful, expressive, extra-curricular activities Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC After lunch, the class explored the Living Arts & for their residents, but also tend to have thriving Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance Science Center, learning more about the classes it of- economies. In Lexington, that translates to more Kentucky Utilities Co. fers, touring exhibits, and visiting the planetarium. than 1,000 jobs and a $32 million impact. Lexington Clinic Foundation The visit was followed by a trip to the Lyric Theatre, where groups got the opportunity to tour the facility READ THIS FULL RECAP ON-LINE AT and learn about its history from Executive Director www.leadershiplexington.com

\\\ AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Olivia Thomas, Office Manager & College Planner, Class 101 [email protected] | Phone: (859) 277-2371 | www.class101.com/lexington

ABOUT OLIVIA THOMAS: A native of Benton, Kentucky, Olivia business owners. I have had the great opportunity to meet so Thomas serves as the office manager and a college planner for many amazing people and I feel lucky to be a small part of a Class 101, which helps high school students get into the right great chamber.” college for them and in the most affordable way possible. Tom Pabin started the company 22 years ago. ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: Olivia said, “Serving as an Ambassador has been such a gift. There are so many great ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INVOLVED IN CLX: networking organizations and opportunities out there, but being “Entrusting your child’s future with Class 101 is no different from an Ambassador is different. You are able to represent yourself entrusting your business and its reputation to be connected to and your business, while also having the strong backing of Com- Commerce Lexington,” said Olivia. “I wanted to be able to sur- merce Lexington. I love going to the ribbon cuttings and meeting round myself with strong, respected, and reliable businesses and people new to the area.” OLIVIA THOMAS

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

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 15 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ///

Leadership Central Kentucky Class Studies Key Issues of Fayette County PRESENTED BY Recap by Mark Dill, Merrill Lynch surrounding counties. The Leadership Central Kentucky (LCKY) class Carrie Thayer, Director of Development for the of 2020 explored Fayette County during its January Hope Center, educated our class regarding the session. Mayor Linda Gorton got us energized for 650 men and women that are fed and/or housed the day at the Hope Center’s Don Ball Campus at the facility every day. Our class heard from two Center. Mayor Gorton discussed some of her Hope Center clients whose impactful recovery 2020 agenda items, such as tackling the Opioid stories left us proud to have the Hope Center in epidemic and strengthening relationships with our region and inspired to support its programs. Rob Perez, co-founder of DV8 Kitchen and Soulfull Enterprise, treated our group to tasty snacks as he discussed the goal for his workers to be 20% better in every way. He partners with organizations like the Hope Center to provide second chance employment for those in our community. During the afternoon, our class traveled to Commerce Lexington where we heard from its President & CEO, Bob Quick. To further our group’s desire for regionalism, Bob invited us to learn more about regional economic development efforts through the Bluegrass Alliance and regional public policy efforts of the Central Ken- tucky Public Policy Group. We learned valuable insights from Toa Green, owner of Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, about her ability to start and grow multiple businesses over her career. We finished the day with Melia Hord, where she shared about the exciting development of Distillery Heights and downtown Lex- ington.

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GOLD SPONSOR: Kentucky American Water

SILVER SPONSORS: Ale-8-One Kentucky Bank

ICE CREAM SOCIAL SPONSOR: First State Bank of the Southeast

HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR: Melia Realty Group

16 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2020 \\\ MEMBER PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. announced Dickinson Wright PLLC recently received a score Green), Tracy Madden (Crowe), Matthew that the following individuals have been of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Middendorf (Kentucky Employers’ Mutual promoted to vice president positions, including Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), Insurance), H.E. “Moe” Duggar (McGriff Debbie Jackson, assistant financial center the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and Insurance Services), philanthropist Jane Warner, manager of the Southland office, Jennifer F. Frye, report, measuring corporate policies and Joy Robyn Dixon Fenwick (Omar + Elsie), Mark senior mortgage loan originator, and Joan Sypolt, practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. Dill (Brennan & Associates, Merrill Lynch Wealth head bookkeeper/security officer. Dickinson Wright joins the ranks of more than Management), and Wish mom Julia Pezzi. 680 major U.S. businesses that also earned top Bullhorn announced that Anne Dean Dotson has marks this year. MCM CPAs & Advisors: Michelle Deans, CPA, joined its team as language director. has been appointed to partner, while Debbie Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced the creation Smith, CPA, has been appointed to location Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the election of two new leadership positions within the firm, leader in the Lexington office. of Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman (Bridgeman including partners Tammy Bennett, who was Foods Inc.) to the Central Bancshares Board of named as chief equity and inclusion officer, and Jamie Adams, CCIM, LEED AP, an agent with NAI Directors. He will join the following re-elected Michael Bronson as deputy equity and inclusion Isaac has been promoted to Vice President. He directors: Luther Deaton, Jr., Chairman of the officer. Additionally, Adrianne Strong was elected is a sales/leasing associate who specializes in Board, Central Bank President & Chief Executive partner, and Sara A. Johnston joined the firm’s retail, office and industrial markets in Central Officer; Joan Kincaid, Vice Chairman, Central Lexington office. Kentucky. Bancshares, Inc.; Michael D. Foley, Retired Partner, Ray, Foley, Hensley & Co. PLLC Certified L.E. Gregg Associates recently welcomed Rose Grasch Camenisch Mains PLLC announced Public Accountants; Wayne Martin, Vice Matthew Vernon, S.I. to its team as project that Wes Harned was named a member of the President of Development, Retail Division, Booth manager. firm, and Hannah Witherspoon joined the firm Energy; Nick Nicholson, Retired, Keeneland as an associate. Association, Inc.; G. Michael Ritchie, Owner, Greg Buchanan (ERA Select Real Estate) was MNDHoldings; and Paul E. Sullivan, Partner, installed as the 2020 president of the Lexington- Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects announced Frost Brown Todd, LLC. Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR). the promotion of Kevin Matthews to principal The remaining 2020 officers are president-elect and seven other professionals to associate Class 101 recently ranked in Entrepreneur Kristy Gooch (RE/MAX Elite Realty), and principal, including Allison Commings, AIA, CID, magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best treasurer Rusty Underwood (Milestone Realty LEED AP, Andrew Owens, AIA, CID, Brandon and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The Consultants). Other 2020 Board of Directors Ward, Ian McHone, AIA, Jennifer Cash, AIA, Franchise 500 list ranked Class 101 at #441 for include: Sandy Allnutt, The Agency; Al Blevins, Susan Mooney, and Tony Pham. its outstanding performance in areas including Caswell Prewitt Realty; Greg Back, The Brokerage; unit growth, financial strength and stability, and Tommy Black, RE/MAX on Main; Anne Hart Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC has brand power. Cornett, Milestone Realty Consultants; Barb promoted litigators Langdon R. Worley and Curtis, Coldwell Banker McMahan; Anthony de Stephanie M. Wurdock to Members of the firm. Community Trust Bank, Inc. was recently Movellan, Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan; Gary Both Langdon and Stephanie, along with attorney honored for the eleventh consecutive year with Denton, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®; Sha Jessica R. Stigall, were named to the 2020 the "Gold Lender Award" from the United States Fister, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®; Todd Hyatt, SuperLawyers’ “Rising Stars.” Eight Sturgill Turner Small Business Administration (SBA) as Lois Ann Disponett Real Estate; Ruby Mason, attorneys were named 2020 SuperLawyers, Kentucky's top volume SBA 7a Community Bank RE/MAX Elite Realty; Randy Newsome, United including Stephen Barker, Charles Cole, Andrew lender in federal fiscal year 2018–2019. The bank Real Estate; Kelley Nisbet, Coldwell Banker DeSimone, Kevin Henry, Ernest “Hank” Jones, had 62 new 7a loans authorized in Kentucky McMahan; Kae Schennberg, Schennberg Realty; Pat Moloney, Phillip Moloney, and Kevin Weaver. during the fiscal year for a total of $4,867,000. and Tom Thomas, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®. Sturgill Turner also welcomed three associate Community Trust was also the state's top volume attorneys, including Catherine E. “Katie” Bouvier, Rural Lender, with 44 loans authorized in rural The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Maureen C. Malles, and Joshua G. Miller. counties for $3,136,800. Additionally, Community Board is pleased to announce it has appointed Trust Bank was the top dollar SBA 504 "Third Elizabeth Woodward (Dean Dorton) as Board TOPS announced that Chad Howard has been Party Lender" in Tennessee for the second Chair for 2020. Garyen Denning has been named as vice president of digital marketing for consecutive year. Commercial Loan Officer Bob appointed as Vice Chair, Daniel Mason will serve both the Lexington and Louisville markets. Watson in Versailles was the top SBA lender for as Treasurer, and James Coles has been re- Community Trust Bank in number of loans for appointed as Secretary. Traditional Bank announced that Andy Baker is the eleventh consecutive year. now serving as chief executive officer, while Dan Lexington Habitat for Humanity welcomed Mason has been promoted into Baker’s previous Rockie Mason has joined Cumberland Valley Shayla Lynch, Executive Director of Ampersand role of president. These changes follow the 2019 National Bank & Trust as the market president Sexual Violence Resource Center, to its board of retirement of CEO William “Bill” Alverson, who for Lexington, bringing his extensive experience directors. remains on the bank’s board of directors. to pursuing new banking relationships, as well as managing its two Lexington locations. Make-A-Wish Kentucky has announced the creation of the Lexington Advisory Council, which Dean Dorton was listed by Forbes as one of includes Sarah Reeves, Chair (Stoll Keenon SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, America’s top recommended firms for tax and Ogden) and member of the Make-A-Wish OKI additions, or promotions for Business Focus to accounting services in the United States. The list Kentucky Regional Board, Dr. Rachel Harper, [email protected]. Information included 227 firms, and Dean Dorton was the M.D. (Lexington Clinic), Kelly Taylor (RE/MAX is published in the order received & as space permits. only Kentucky-based firm to make the list. Elite Realty), Debbie Green (Bringing In The

MARCH 2020 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ///

NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 3 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Advantageous Learning Solutions Cowgill Inc. First Media Lex Training Consultants Apartments Media Relations Main Contact: Jennifer Chien Main Contact: Michael Harris Main Contact: Vicki Evans 612 Beechmont Road, Lexington, KY 40502 1999 Richmond Rd., Suite 2A 2721 Old Rosebud Rd., Ste. 130 Phone: (859) 907-1046 Lexington, KY 40502 Lexington, KY 40509 www.advantageouslearningsolutions.com Phone: (859) 514-2102 Phone: (859) 361-4169 www.cowgill.com www.firstmedialex.com ArCom Technologies Telephone Equipment & Systems Culvers at Nicholasville Road FirstLight Home Care of Lexington Main Contact: Richard Talley Restaurants Personal Care Services 5450 Old LaGrange Road Main Contact: Weston Wilson Main Contact: Justin Butler Crestwood, KY 40014 351 Meijer Way 200 E. Reynolds Road, Ste. 3 Phone: (502) 241-1750 Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40517 www.arcomky.com Phone: (859) 553-2489 Phone: (859) 785-2691 www.culvers.com www.firstlighthomecare.com Blue Million Marketing Consultants/Services Dairy Queen (Scher Enterprise) Good Shepherd Day School Main Contact: Patrick Metzger Restaurants Schools-Preschool/Kindergarten 314 Old Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507 Main Contact: Avery Hoskins Main Contact: Rhonda May Phone: (859) 687-6182 3509 Lansdowne Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 544 Sayre Ave., Lexington, KY 40508 www.bluemillion.com Phone: (859) 983-2359 Phone: (859) 255-9734 www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Locator/Detail/ www.goodshepherddayschool.org Bluegrass Crime Stoppers ?localechange=1&store-id=594 Non-Profit Organizations Gratz Park Private Wealth Main Contact: Crystal Newton dwell cbd Financial Planning Consultants 150 East Main Street Health & Wellness Main Contact: Sherry Holley Lexington, KY 40507 Main Contact: Peter Archey 190 Market Street, Suite 2 Phone: (859) 253-2020 173 E. Brannon Rd. Lexington, KY 40507 www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.org Nicholasville, KY 40356 Phone: (859) 259-0909 Phone: (859) 554-5011 www.gratzparkprivatewealth.com Bluegrass Land Title, LLC Title Companies Econoprint Harris & Ward Main Contact: John Williams Printing Services Advertising Agencies 2800 Palumbo Drive, Suite 102 Main Contact: Nick Hagen Main Contact: Corey Maple Lexington, KY 40509 407 S. Broadway 333 East Short Street, Suite 310 Phone: (859) 266-1611 Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40507 www.bluegrasslandtitle.com Phone: (859) 253-2003 Phone: (859) 398-2442 www.econoprintlex.com www.harrisandward.com Citadel Self-Storage Storage Environmental Design Consultants, Inc. Heron Managed Services Main Contact: Michael Orsinelli Engineers-Consulting Information Technology 133 North Locust Hill Drive, Suite 100 Main Contact: Timothy Campoy Main Contact: Adam Ballard Lexington, KY 40509 43 Village Street 3166 Custer Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (859) 795-2555 Pikeville, KY 41501 Phone: (859) 759-4509 http://citadel859.com Phone: (606) 437-0100 www.heronmsp.com

Coast to Coast Kitchen and Bath Expert Property Management Kentucky State University Kitchen Cabinets & Equipment Real Estate Management School-Postsecondary Education Main Contact: Julia Demchenkov Main Contact: Debbie Adams Main Contact: Christopher Brown 1399 E. New Circle Road 356 Longview Plaza, Suite 140 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 Lexington, KY 40505 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (502) 597-6760 Phone: (859) 753-4570 Phone: (859) 687-9791 www.kysu.edu www.expertlex.com Cooper Painting, Inc. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home Painting Contractors Firestone Complete Auto Care Funeral Directors/Funeral Homes Main Contact: Casey Cooper Auto Repair & Service Main Contact: Virginia Kerr Zoller 1660 Jaggie Fox Way Main Contact: Justin Murphy 463 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40511 2150 Paul Jones Way Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 252-3521 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 252-6767 www.cooperpainting.com Phone: (859) 264-1368 http://www.kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com

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NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 3 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Kismet Marketing LLC MY SALON Suite Stidham & Associates, P.S.C. Advertising Agencies Beauty Salons Attorneys Main Contact: Jess Haney Main Contact: Tracie Carrico Main Contact: Melissa Waits 508 West Second Street, Suite 120 2870 Richmond Rd. Two Paragon Centre Suite 150, Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40509 2343 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 Phone: (859) 575-2128 Phone: (859) 289-7275 Phone: (859) 219-2255 www.kismet-marketing.com www.mysalonsuite.com/patchen-square.html www.stidhamlaw.com

Lexington On Tap Tours North Forty Properties Story Reach Media, LLC Entertainment Real Estate Developers Writing & Editing Main Contact: Staus Sienicki Main Contact: Marion Clark Main Contact: Tom Wilmes 350 E. Short St. 2062 N. Cleveland Road 1328 Prather Road Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: (859) 314-9659 Phone: (859) 263-4026 Phone: (859) 396-1248 www.lexontapbrewerytours.com North Limestone Community Development Taylor County Bank Lifetime Financial Growth LLC Corporation (Noli CDC) Banks Financial Planning Consultants Non-Profit Organizations Main Contact: Shelia Coffey Main Contact: Ron Durham Main Contact: Kristofer Nonn 201 Lebanon Avenue 710 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40502 714 North Limestone Street, Unit B Campbellsville, KY 42718 Phone: (502) 330-6699 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (270) 465-4196 www.lfgco.com Phone: (859) 379-2049 www.taylorcountybank.com www.nolicdc.org Malone Workforce Solutions Unlimited Commercial Roofing Employment Services Orkin Pest Control Roofing Contractors Main Contact: Katie Riddle Pest Control Main Contact: Tim Patrick 115 Codell Drive, Suite 125 Main Contact: Keith Coubert 1888 Goodpaster Way Lexington, KY 40509 790 Enterprise Drive, Lexington, KY 40510 Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: (859) 721-1415 Phone: (859) 270-2972 Phone: (859) 317-3257 www.malonesolutions.com www.orkin.com USHealth Advisors Mancino's Pizza & Grinders Renee Jackson Insurance Agency Insurance-Life Restaurants Insurance Main Contact: Eric Horstmeyer Main Contact: Theresa Hager Main Contact: Renee Jackson 1019 Majestic Drive, Suite 110 1590 Leestown Road 1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 1101 Lexington, KY 40513 Lexington, KY 40511 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (606) 307-6078 Phone: (859) 253-2299 Phone: (859) 317-2217 www.ushealthgroup.com/sbc.aspx www.reneejacksonagency.com Marylou S. Head, DMD, PSC Vega Distribution Dentists Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC Wholesale Distributors Main Contact: Tracy Rankin Investment Banking/Management Services Main Contact: Aiman Ali 3225 Summit Square Place, Suite 150 Main Contact: Joe Lakofka 1010 E. New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40509 325 W. Main Street, Suite 300 Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: (859) 269-5386 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 396-7293 www.marylousheaddmd.com Phone: (859) 977-6600 www.vegadist.com www.rsanet.com Mediocre Creative Woodhouse Day Spa Advertising Agencies Somerset Harley Davidson Spas Main Contact: Shawn Saylor Motorcycles & Mini-Bikes Main Contact: Jeff Chapman 704 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508 Main Contact: Bobby Whitaker 161 Lexington Green Circle, B24 Phone: (859) 242-1006 1304 E. Mt. Vernon St. Lexington, KY 40503 https://mediocrecreative.com Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (859) 800-5397 Phone: (606) 679-5398 www.lexington.woodhousespas.com Modern Periodontics www.wildcatharley.com Dentists-Periodontist Your CBD Store Main Contact: Kate von Lackum Somerset Medical Group Retailers 620 Perimeter Drive, Suite 201 Physicians - Primary Care Main Contact: Richard Riner Lexington, KY 40517 Main Contact: Megan Redmon 2380 Norman Lane, Suite 134 Phone: (859) 269-0070 10 Tower Circle Lexington, KY 40503 www.drvonlackum.com Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (859) 469-9009 Phone: (606) 678-4288

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\\\ COMMERCE LEXINGTON: UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 2020: APRIL 2020: EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank, 8:30 a.m. - Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK 4 4:30 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 10 8 HealthCare: Reflection & Graduation Day.

Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: Diversity 4 HealthCare: Higher Education/Career Development Day. 9 Day Session.

Central Kentucky Day at the Capitol presented by Charter Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU at 5 Communications in Frankfort. 15 Clark County.

@330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Business Link at Pella Windows & Doors (1387 E. New Circle 10 at CLX’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 22 Road), 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: Economic 12 Development Day Session. MAY 2020: Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & Trust Co. to Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU at 11-13 Austin, Texas. - SEE PAGE 12 18 Woodford County. @330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. New Member Luncheon presented by Melia Realty Group, 12 at CLX’s first floor conference room. 19 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room. Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: Equine Opportunity Exchange presented by Republic Bank (3098 14 Day Session. 19 Helmsdale Place), 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SEE PAGE 11 Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU: 20 Reflection and Graduation Day Session.

New Member Luncheon presented by Melia Realty Group, 21 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room.