Interactive Workshop Shows You How SEE PAGE 6 How to Recruit

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www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS June 2012: Volume XX, Issue VI

INSIDE THIS ISSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 4-7 A&W Restaurants Celebrates Return to Lexington Business Focus is published once a month for a FrogDice to Celebrate New Location on June 15th total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, Economic Development Team is On The Road Again KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 Workshop: How To Recruit Awesome Interns is June 19th Final Article in Series about Access Loan Program 2012 Chair of the Board: Jeri Isbell, Vice President, Human Resources Lexmark International, Inc.

EVENTS: Publisher: 8-10 Crowne Plaza Hosts Business Link on Tuesday, June 12 Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Commerce Lexington Inc. Register Now for Commerce Lexington Inc. Golf Classic Good Morning Bluegrass Takes Newcomer Focus Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader

GET CONNECTED: Subscriptions are available for $12 and are 11-15 Once Upon a Story Distributes 7,000 Books to Kids included as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Leadership Central Kentucky: Clark County Recap (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Leadership Central Ky. Applications Due June 20th Lexington, Kentucky. Leadership Lexington: Equine Day Recap Ambassador Spotlight: Monica Bounds, Fifth Third Bank POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Member Award & Personnel Announcements DISPLAY RATES For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, contact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an account executive will contact you. WHAT 2 WATCH 4 PERSONNEL UPDATES Submit your company’s awards and milestones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Personnel news might include promotions, Abundant Living Medical Clinic Crowne Plaza - The Campbell additions, awards and milestones, recogni- Presents CLX Golf Classic. House Hosts CLX Business Link tions and certifications and/or appointments. Registration Form on Page 9 on Tuesday, June 12th Information is published only as space permits. QUESTIONS? For questions or comments about Business Focus, contact Mark E. Turner at (859) 226- 1606 or [email protected] Interactive Workshop Shows You Good Morning BG Features or Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett@ CommerceLexington.com. How to Recruit Awesome Interns Panelists Dr. Mark Evers, on Tuesday, June 19th Bill Farmer & Rufus Friday

2 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBER BENEFIT Over 200 Members Already Signed Up for ConnectForLunch Program

While participating in events like tradeshows and handing out business 1. The ConnectForLunch program puts you in a group with two or three cards at big networking events can be effective simply based on the shear CLX members. numbers of people in attendance, many of you have told us you want 2. The week before lunch, the people in your group will receive your bio with something more focused - something different that provides an alternative both your business and your personal information. At that time, you'll get to “traditional networking.” their bio's as well. Based on what you’ve told us, Commerce Lexington Inc. has a solution 3. ConnectForLunch will make the restaurant reservation for your group at for you. Our new ConnectForLunch program is a great complement to our a local CLX member restaurant. On the day of your lunch, all you have to Business Links and other networking receptions, and has become a pretty do is show up. big hit with over 200 members already signed up for the program. 4. When lunch is over, everyone pays for his or her own lunch. No more As a businessperson, you know that the whole point of networking is buying someone lunch just to get a face-to-face meeting! getting face-to-face meetings with other businesspeople. A face-to-face 5. You'll have everyone's name, address, phone number and bio in your meeting gives another businessperson time to get to know you and to own private ConnectForLunch account, available 24/7. No more sitting in know your business. It gives them time to build the kind of trust and con- your car after lunch writing on the backs of business cards! fidence that gets you referrals and new customers. Our ConnectForLunch program arranges such face-to-face lunch meet- COST OF THE PROGRAM: ings for you – as often as each week. That's face-to-face meetings not with The fee for the program is only $11.95/month for two meetings a month. just one businessperson, but with two or three different Commerce That's just a little more than what you'd leave for a tip to have a face-to-face Lexington members. That's two to three times as productive as just getting meeting – with not just one, but with two or three other businesspeople! a meeting with one person at a time! HOW TO GET STARTED: HERE’S HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: You can learn more about ConnectForLunch or sign up for the program Let's say that you'd like to have a meeting over lunch with two or three dif- by going to www.ConnectForLunch.com/commercelexington. ferent Commerce Lexington Inc. members next week:

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Cain, Gina Greathouse & Kimberly Rossetti, Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development Division

A&W Restaurants Celebrates Return to Lexington with Grand Opening Mayor Jim Gray and Commerce Lexington Inc. officially welcomed long-time Kentucky corporate citizens A&W Restaurants, Inc., back to Lexington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s new headquarters at Coldstream Research Campus. “We have been working hard to bring headquarter operations to Lexington,” Gray said. “Headquarters bring strong leaders to Lexington who can help us build our reputation as a pro-business, progressive city. Headquarter operations support and strengthen our efforts to grow good-paying jobs.” A&W is the third corporate headquarters operation Gray has brought to town, or kept here. Last year, A&W Restaurants, Inc., was sold by Louisville-based YUM! Brands to A Great American Brand, LLC. The move to Lexington creates 30 jobs and represents an investment of nearly $1.9 million. Bob Quick, CCE, President & CEO, Commerce Lexington Inc., said Commerce Lexington is proud that A&W Restaurants, Inc., is calling Lexington home again. “Our economic development team, in partnership with LFUCG and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, enjoyed working with A&W on their location to Lexington,” Quick said. “A&W is a great addition to our growing list of headquarters in Local officials and representatives from A&W Restaurants were on hand for Lexington.” a ribbon cutting ceremony in Lexington on May 16th. Left to right: CLX With a history that dates back to 1919, A&W® Root Beer is still the President Bob Quick, Mayor Jim Gray, Kevin Kline, Chairman of NAWFA, number one selling root beer, mixed daily at hundreds of A&W restau- Kevin M. Bazner, CEO of AWR, Dale Mulder, Chairman of AWR, and of rants. The company was once part of Yorkshire Brands, which was locat- course Rooty Root Bear. (Photo by Kelly Cain, Commerce Lexington Inc.) ed in Lexington in the 1990s.

Amazon.com’s Location in Winchester FrogDice to Celebrate Opening of Showcases Regional E.D. Efforts New Location on June 15th

Commerce FrogDice is an independent Lexington Inc., game developer of online role play- Winchester/Clark ing games and virtual worlds. Since County Industrial 1996, FrogDice has been a market Authority, and the leader in providing an immersive, Bluegrass Alliance are excited to announce that Amazon.com is locating a in-character experience unparal- new customer service center in Winchester. The project was brought to the leled throughout the industry. region by Site Selection Group in Dallas, Texas. Commerce Lexington is pleased Commerce Lexington Inc. and the Bluegrass Alliance have met several to have worked with FrogDice and times with Site Selection Group at their offices in Dallas and have worked is thrilled to see that they have numerous projects with the consultants. The project originated in graduated from basement space into posh new offices located Lexington, but the company evaluated the entire region and ultimately at 1204 Winchester Road, Suite 275. We will celebrate their decided to locate in Winchester. accomplishments on Friday, June 15th, at 3:30 at their new This project is a great showcase of our regional economic development location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. partnerships and how closely our teams work together. The project will Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson and local officials will be on create 550 permanent positions, as well as 600 seasonal jobs with a capi- hand to help with the recognition of the company’s efforts. tal investment of more than $20 million. Congratulations to Winchester Congratulations to FrogDice! and the region on locating a great project here.

4 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 www.LocateinLexington.com | www.twitter.com/locateinlex | www.facebook.com/locateinlex

Rossetti Promoted CLX Participating in NIH SBIR/STTR conference The economic develop- Commerce Lexington and the Bluegrass USPTO Deputy Director, Azam Khan, is ment division Business Development Partnership are spon- also speaking at the event. The BBDP works announced that soring and participating in the National with companies who have received Kimberly Rossetti has Institutes of Health (NIH) annual SBIR/STTR SBIR/STTR grants and has assisted 14 compa- been promoted to conference in Louisville, KY. The conference nies in relocating to Lexington, as well as Assistant Vice President will draw companies with NIH Small Business numerous existing businesses. The team is of Economic Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small participating in the tradeshow area of the con- Development. Kimberly Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants ference and has already set-up meetings with has been with the CLX KIMBERLY from all over the nation for the two day confer- companies interested in relocating to economic development ROSSETTI ence. Lexington. team for over seven years. She will now have a greater training and management role with our new team mem- KentuckyUnited Group Heads to Boston in June bers. Congrats to Kimberly! Commerce Lexington is a partner of meet with consultants and companies to mar- KentuckyUnited, a statewide marketing initia- ket the state and the great attributes of doing tive for economic development. We are partic- business in Kentucky. We have been a partner By The Numbers: ipating in a week long marketing trip in the of KentuckyUnited for three years. So far in 2012, Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Boston region June 11 – 15. The teams will Economic Development Division has responded to calls from the following: New Business: BIO Conference in Boston 50 new prospects interested in finding a new location or expanding Commerce Lexington Inc. is participating in operations. the BIO International Convention in Boston, June 18 – 21. Our economic development Existing Clients & Local division participated in the Kentucky Pavilion Entrepreneurial at the tradeshow each year. Biotechnology Lexington Venture Club and life sciences is a strategic industry target Companies: The next Lexington Venture Club will be 15 companies with potential expan- for our Commerce Lexington and the Wednesday, July 18, from 11:30 a.m. – sions in Lexington tradeshow allows us the opportunity to meet many international biotech companies. In 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Client Visits: 15 addition to the tradeshow, we sponsor the Lexington. The cost to attend is $35 per Kentucky Governor’s Reception, which will be person. To RSVP, please contact Stacy Existing Business Visits: 43 held June 20. Lackey at 859-225-5005 or slackey@com mercelexington.com.

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 | 8:30 - 10:45 A.M. | LOCATION: COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 EAST MAIN ST.) Interactive Workshop: How Your Business Can Recruit Awesome Interns

Interns are a great source of tal- Awesome Inc. has successfully PRESENTED BY: ent, energy and new ideas. For any recruited and retained over 100 interns business, these attributes are at both the high school and college lev- important. Perhaps you’ve not had els. Learn directly from the energetic interns. Perhaps you have, and the team that is adept at making interns experience wasn’t quite right. Or, understand all work is important—yes perhaps your interns have worked even something as mundane as data well, but you want to increase their entry or filing. effectiveness. So, be sure to attend this AWE- During an interactive workshop SOME workshop on recruiting AWE- presented by Awesome, Inc. and Commerce SOME interns that will ensure an AWESOME experi- Lexington Inc. on Tuesday, June 19, from 8:30 - ence for both the interns and the business. Bring your 10:45 a.m., at the Commerce Lexington Inc. offices, laptop computer and work directly on your internship we’ll cover the ins and outs of internship programs posting. You’ll leave with ideas and a ready-to-post and the best ways to recruit them. Portions of the internship opportunity. presentation will cover: REGISTRATION INFORMATION: > Why have interns? Early Bird Registration by June 14 is $25 per person. > What’s the benefit to my company? Registration after June 14 is $35 per person. Continental > Aren’t they more trouble than they’re worth? Breakfast provided. To register, visit http://internwork > How do I recruit the right ones? shoplex.eventbrite.com/. For more information, con- > What do I do with them once they’re signed up? tact Pamela Trautner at ptrautner@commercelexington.com or (859) 225-5005.

6 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 Fender Funeral Directors Moves Toward the Next Level of Business Success

WRITTEN BY: Quintissa S. Peake

James Fender of Fender Funeral Directors has been in business for eight years. He is the only full- time employee, but there are 4-5 part-time employees who help out for funerals. Despite a shaky economy, Fender’s business has actually bloomed. His willingness to help others influenced his unique pricing structure and has allowed him to break down many racial barriers. This is something that differentiates Fender Funeral Directors from their competitors. Fender always had a hidden interest in the mortuary business, despite having no experience. In 1999, after years of working in the retail industry, he realized he needed options for his future and for his family. So in 2000, after being out of school for 15 years, Fender enrolled in mortuary school, which was an 18-month endeavor. Through his thorough business planning and research, James found out about the SBDC and its offerings. “The ACCESS Loan Program was information that came through the Small Business Development Center,” said Fender. “It cut down steps I would’ve had to take on my own. There was one meeting with maybe a dozen different bankers. I didn’t have to meet with individual bankers initially. You’re there with them all. They all had my pack- et [of information]. So, it streamlined the process.” The funeral business is a tough one to break into. James Fender has excelled and in an industry he initially had no experience in. His goals for Fender Funeral Directors are to grow his business and become more entrenched in the community. So far he has sponsored soccer teams and built props for plays. “It’s never too late to step out and do things! Step out on faith. I followed my dreams, followed my heart, and now I’m happy doing what I’m doing!” EDITOR’S NOTE: Since its inception in 2001, Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Access Loan Program has facilitated over $10 million in approved loans for small business start-ups and expansions. This innovative program presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. was developed following a past CLX Leadership Visit to Nashville, Tennessee, and has been replicated regionally in several Bluegrass counties. In recognition of the $10 million milestone, we’ll be profiling three small businesses that utilized the Access Loan Program to start or expand their businesses, including Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists (April issue), Capitol Cellars (May issue), and Fender Funeral Directors.

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS

UESDAY UNE P M ROWNE LAZA HE AMPBELL OUSE OUTH ROADWAY SPONSORED BY: T , J 12 | 4:30 - 6:30 . . | C P - T C H (1375 S B ) Crowne Plaza - The Campbell House Hosts Business Link Join us on Tuesday, June 12, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. when Crowne Plaza - The Campbell House hosts the next Commerce Lexington Business Link after hours event. As the summer gets ready to heat up, don’t miss this opportunity to build your client base while enjoying the elegance and hospitality of Crowne Plaza - The Campbell House (1375 South Broadway). And, of course, the exceptional food is always a draw for this event. Bring plenty of business cards and browse our many member exhibitors.

TO ATTEND: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non-members (payable at the door).

ON-LINE REGISTRATION: Although it’s not necessary, if you prefer you can pre-register for Business Link events on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. Online registration closes the day before the event. As always, you may still pay at the door. If registering online, please pick up your beverage ticket at the registration table on the evening of the event. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS.

EXHIBIT SPACE: Limited exhibit space is available at this event for Commerce Lexington Inc. members only. The cost to exhibit is $175. Contact Katie Hardwick at khardwick@Commerce Lexington.com to reserve your exhibit space.

CLX Welcomes Members of Lexington Young Professionals Association to June Business Link

LYPA was founded in July 2000 by eight young professionals in Lexington. Their mission was to create an organization that provided emphasis on personal, civic and professional development for local professionals between the ages of 21 – 40. Since this time, LYPA has grown into an organization of hundreds of young professionals. LYPA grooms the next generation of community leaders while improving the quality of life in the city of Lexington. Find out more at www.Facebook.com/LexYPA.

8 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 EVENTS Commerce Lexington Inc. Golf Classic Monday, August 13, 2012 | Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa | Register Now Whether you’re networking with potential clients through a Presented by: hole sponsorship, entertaining clients by playing, or just enjoying an afternoon outside the office, you won’t want to miss the 2012 Commerce Lexington Golf Classic presented by Abundant Living Medical on Monday, August 13, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa.

Return Form To: Commerce Lexington Inc. Gold Sponsors: Attn: Katie Hardwick Fayette Heating & Air | Frost Brown Todd LLC 330 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 [email protected] Ingersoll Rand | Kentucky Utilities Company Fax: (859) 233-3304 Unified Trust Co. Golf Ball Sponsor: ARC Central Practice Green Sponsor: Qualex Manufacturing Team Photo Sponsor: First Southern National Bank Snack & Beverage Sponsors: bd’s Mongolian Grill Fro-Jo’s Frozen Yogurt and Coffee Lynn Imaging Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

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

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For information on Golf Classic sponsorships, please contact Katie Hardwick at [email protected]

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 EVENTS Note New Time

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (401 W. HIGH STREET, REGENCY BALLROOM) Good Morning Bluegrass: Panel of Newcomers to Give Impressions of Lexington, Opportunities for Their Organizations & the Region

In the last year or so, there’s been a substantial transition in key PRESENTED BY: leadership positions across the community. Many of these people have relocated here from outside the state of Kentucky, bringing with them an infusion of new ideas and perspectives. During the next Good Morning Bluegrass event on Friday, June 29, presented by Fifth Third Bank, we’ll hear from three leaders who are not only relatively new to the area, but also represent compa- DR. MARK EVERS nies and organizations that have wide-ranging impacts on the Bluegrass Region. These panelists will give their impressions of Lexington, any misconceptions they may have had, why they made the decision to relocate here, as well as how they see the vision of their organizations shaping our community in the future. Panelists include: Dr. Mark Evers, who is the Director of the Markey Cancer Center and Professor and Vice Chair for Research for the Uinversity of Kentucky Department of Surgery; Bill Farmer, President of the United Way of the Bluegrass; and Rufus Friday, President and Publisher of the Lexington Herald-Leader. BILL FARMER TO REGISTER: Don’t miss this special Good Morning Bluegrass event presented by Fifth Third Bank on Friday, June 29, from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (NOTE NEW TIME), at the Hyatt Regency Lexington (401 West High Street, Regency Ballroom). To cost to attend is $25 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. members or $35 per person for potential members. To register, e-mail to [email protected] or register on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. RUFUS FRIDAY

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10 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP IN MOTION Leadership Lexington Project Once Upon a Story Distributes 7,000 Books Article by Kate Giuliani, Lexmark Do you remember your favorite book as a child? Perhaps it ignited your dreams, fueled your creativity or simply entertained you for hours. Getting books into the hands and hearts of children in our community was the mission of “Once Upon a Story.” This entirely free book festival to promote childhood literacy was a Leadership Lexington project idea conceived in August 2011, carefully planned, and flawlessly delivered to the Lexington community in April 2012 by a group of seven individuals and two gen- erous sponsors (Alltech and BB&T) who share a passion for children and their education. The team’s goals were to get books into every child’s home, to create excitement about reading, and to give children access to books in future. “Once Upon a Story” hit the mark in all areas by distributing 7,000 books to nearly 2,000 children, by bringing popular story- The team iss comprised of Kate Giuliani (Lexmark International), Julie book characters to life in the audience, and by issuing Lexington Public Library Goodpaster (College for Technical Education), Ann Hammond (Lexington cards to several children in attendance. Organizers of the event connected with Public Library), Brad Noel (BB&T), Dawn Pope (Commerce Lexington Inc.), children on an individual level by personalizing their books and offering photos Holli Powell (Episcopal Diocese of Lexington), and Mark Weimer (Republic of the children with their favorite storybook characters. Bank). The event appealed to all senses: the sight of colorful books, face-painting, balloons and bubbles; the sound of 13 local celebrities reading their favorite sto- rybooks; the smell of fresh air on a sunny spring day; the taste of free food and frozen yogurt; and the touch of 8 agencies who shared gifts and information about family services available in our community. The day’s fun was comple- mented with performances by the McTeggart Irish Dancers, an audience-par- ticipation hula hoop contest, and several door prize packages. “Once Upon a Story” was hugely successful and unforgettably heartwarming. The ‘cherry on top’ the event was that an eager Scout earned his Eagle rank through his dedication and work behind the scenes and at the festival. Like everyone involved in this event, he found the reward all he had ever hoped.

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Central Kentucky Goes Beneath The Surface of Clark County

2011-12 CLASS PRESENTED BY: Clark County Day Recap by Darryl Thompson, Fayette County Public Schools Often times when planning and developing new strategies or simply exploring new areas and directions for growth within businesses, organizations and communities, leadership turn their sights to new ways of elevating their organizations to higher levels. In doing so, it has been said that one should begin with the end in mind. BRONZE SPONSOR: Paradoxically, many times new strategies require deeper looks beneath the surface of a organization and cause exploration into areas that are often overlooked right below the ground on which we stand. Tightly secured within this infrastructure are the essentials that determine growth expansion for many organizations, businesses, and communities. Deeply embedded in the roots of an organization are the secret formulas and ingredients that created the The Leadership Central Kentucky class visited Boonesboro Applications are beginning of highly successful business ventures. The Quarry, Inc. during its visit to Winchester in April. available now for the beginning can also be a place to look for new organic 2012-13 Leadership growth opportunities that may foster economic development and sustainability for the future. relationships, companies like Ale-8-One, Winchester Central Kentucky pro- That said, Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) trav- Farms Dairy, Alltech, Catalent Pharma Solutions, gram. Download an eled deep beneath the surface during its visit to Leggett & Platt, Walle Corp, Sonoco, Apollo Oil, application at Winchester to learn and explore economic develop- Infiltrator to name a few, have created and sustained www.leadership ment strategies that are unique to Clark County, and to economic growth for Clark County and the Bluegrass further discover how great leadership strategies foster region. centralkentucky.com. relationships that lead to workforce opportunities with- The rich artifacts discovered included a vast history Completed in the region. Moreover, how success from planning of not just Clark County but also the Commonwealth of applications are due and development can all be created as a result of sound Kentucky and has been captured in places like the Bluegrass Heritage Museum and the Fort at by Wednesday, June fiscal and socioeconomic shared decision-making. By going beneath the surface, literally, at Boonesboro Boonesboro. The start of this heritage is encapsulated 20, 2012. For more Quarry, Inc., the LCK group discovered that the rural in the life story of the frontiersman, Daniel Boone. It is information, contact landscape of Clark County provides a shield to the true in places like Hall’s on the River and the annual Pioneer Amy Carrington at economic and workforce development opportunities Festival and Beer Cheese Festival where one can see, operating within this community. The mining hear, touch and taste the efforts of many who estab- (859) 226-1610. unearthed 300 acres of industrial park and updated lished a great plan to ensure ongoing development for waste-water infrastructure that has attracted new and expansion into the future – the secret ingredient, begin sustained prior business relationships. From these with the end in mind.

Leadership Lexington Youth Program Leadership Lexington’s Annual Names 2012 Distinguished Leader Alumni Celebration is June 14th During the Leadership Lexington Youth Program’s The recently created graduation ceremony on April 11th, Henry Clay Leadership Lexington Alumni High School junior Roshnee Raithatha was pre- Association will host its annual sented with the 2012 Distinguished Leader Award. Alumni Celebration on Nominated annually by class members and the Thursday, June 14, beginning at Leadership Lexington Youth Steering Committee 4:30 p.m. at Stoll Keenon members, this honor annually recognizes the class Ogden’s Rooftop Garden (21st member who demonstrated strong principles and Floor, Central Bank Building, dedication to the concept of community service. corner of Vine Street and Broadway downtown Lexington). Enjoy Roshnee receives a $1,000 scholarship and will be music, light snacks and drinks while networking with other recognized further at the 2013 Commerce Leadership Lexington graduates. For more information on the Lexington Inc. Annual Dinner. ROSHNEE Alumni Association, visit www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com. RAITHATHA

12 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Lexington Class Explores Lexington’s Equine Industry and dedication since 1876. Article by Holli Powell, CPA 2011-12 CLASS PRESENTED BY: Episcopal Diocese of Lexington After our tour, we hopped back on the bus for our next Perseverance, dedication, and a desire to maintain stop—Keeneland. Although we had all been to and expand Kentucky’s best known industry: all these Keeneland before, a private lunch in the Lafayette Room were themes as Leadership Lexington embarked upon with CEO Nick Nicholson is probably not on our normal its first ever dedicated Equine Day on May 10. We began Keeneland agendas! Mr. Nicholson spoke of the found- the day with breakfast at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor ing principles of Keeneland: rivaling the great race cours- Center, and heard from John Nicholson, its CEO. Mr. es of the world, conducting high-quality racing, and giv- Nicholson spoke about the history of the 34-year-old ing back to the community. We also heard about the eco- park, which currently houses thirty-six private sector nomic impact of Keeneland—almost $700 million in organizations and is home to 400 employees. Mr. 2011, between mutuel intake and sales. While we ate Nicholson hit upon the main themes of the day when he lunch, we were treated to a presentation from Chris BRONZE SPONSORS: discussed how the horse park took ten years from the McCarron, a world-renowned jockey who founded the time the initial idea was envisioned until its grand open- North American Racing Academy at KCTCS. Central Baptist Hospital ing in 1978. From Keeneland, we headed to Darley Stud’s Jonabell Frost Brown Todd LLC Next, we heard from a panel of experts who discussed Farm, where our classmate Darren Fox gave us a tour of Kentucky Utilities Co. Extensions of the Equine Industry. The panel included the ins and outs of the breeding process. We also got to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Billy Frey, Senior Vice-President of the Alltech Ag see several of the well-known stallions who make their Kentucky, Inc. Network; Denise Spittler, from Central Kentucky Riding homes at Jonabell, including Street Sense and TravelHost of the Bluegrass for Hope; and John Long, CEO of the United States Bernardini. We then settled into the Darley offices for a Equestrian Foundation. All three of our panelists dis- panel on the International Impact of the Thoroughbred SPECIAL THANKS: cussed ways that the equine industry impacts their lives Industry, where Darren joined Jimmy Bell, the President that we might not have considered—from Alltech’s of Jonabell Farm, and Byron Rogers, CEO of Keeneland involvement with the World Equestrian Games to the Performance Genetics to discuss the equine industry’s USEF moving its headquarters to the Kentucky Horse $4 billion economic impact and 80,000 jobs in Park to Central KY Riding for Hope working with special Kentucky, and how international investment and involve- needs patients and physical and occupational therapists ment had changed the face of the industry. for equine-assisted therapies. Finally, we travelled back to the Kentucky Horse Park, Then, we boarded a bus to the Hagyard Equine where we visited with Charlie Jayne, Derek Braun, John Medical Institute, the oldest and largest private equine Madden, and Beezie Madden, who spoke about the facility in the world. During our tour, we got to see the sport horse side of the equine industry, and how facilities where its 6,000 surgeries and 2,800 inpatient Lexington is poised to be a major player in this arena cases are held. Have you ever considered what an oper- with the right community and fan support. We were also ating table for a horse might look like? Those of us on privileged to witness part of the US Show Jumping Team the tour got to see one (hint: it has four pillars where they Observation Event taking place at the Horse Park before attach the horse’s legs). While on the tour, we were able our day ended. to see the fruits of the Hagyard family’s perseverance

Ambassador Spotlight: Monica Bounds, Fifth Third Bank Monica Bounds, Business Banking Relationship Mgr. About Fifth Third Bank: Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified Fifth Third Bank financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, 250 W. Main St., Ste. 300, Lexington, KY 40507 Ohio. Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky has 19 banking centers in Central Kentucky. Phone: (859) 455-5384 E-mail: [email protected] About Serving as an Ambassador: “It has been a great experience these first few months, and I enjoy celebrating About Monica: As a Business Banking Relationship both new dreams coming true and continued successes Manager, she has 9 years of experience with Fifth Third with the various ribbon cutting ceremonies,” she said. “It Bank in providing innovative financial solutions to meet has also been great talking with members of Commerce her customers’ needs. Monica said, “I strive to offer value Lexington to hear their perspective on the organization MONICA BOUNDS to my clients with a strong commitment to service and by and events we offer.” taking a team approach to their unique banking needs.”

Read more about this Ambassador at www.CommerceLexington.com > Get Connected > Volunteer Opportunities

JUNE 2012 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 NEW MEMBERS

New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of April 19, through May 18, 2012

360 Limousine P.O. Box 911048 Drs. Ditto & Musick Eye Lexington, KY 40514 Senko (U.S.A.), Inc. Kentucky Limousine Services Lexington, KY 40591 Care Center Phone: (859) 351-1996 Logistics Center Fast Eddie Ward Phone: (866) 276-6457 Ophthalmologist Logistics 563 Saint Anthony Drive Web: www.bluegrassET.com Chad Davis, Practice Coord. Jay’s Restaurant Akira (Andy) Shinohara, Sales Lexington, KY 40505 104 Fairfield Drive Restaurants Manager Phone: (859) 797-8739 Bullhorn Nicholasville, KY 40356 Jay Harris, Owner 3600 Corporate Drive, Marketing Phone: (859) 887-2441 3735 Palomar Centre Dr., Suite Winchester, KY 40391 Aerotek, Inc. Consultants/Services www.dittoandmusick.com 120, Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 759-4053 Employment Services Will Jones Phone: (859) 223-0017 Web: www.senko-usa.com Jared Wilcox, Account Mgr. 804 N. Limestone Elite Pest Control www.jaysrestaurantky.com 2452 Sir Barton Way, Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40505 Pest Control Special Olympics Kentucky Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 258-2244 Bill Brantley, President/Owner Kentucky United Energy Non-Profit Organizations Phone: (859) 475-5001 632 Bizzell Dr. Oil & Gas Exploration & Breona Taul, Special Events Web: www.aerotek.com Champs Entertainment Center Lexington, KY 40510 Development Coordinator Entertainment Phone: (859) 255-6105 Will Graham 2237 Preakness Court Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Nick Champa, Owner 730 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40516 Bluegrass 297 Ruccio Way Enderle & Company, PLLC Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 695-8222 Youth Services & Programs Lexington, KY 40503 Accountants Phone: (502) 682-0235 Web: www.soky.org Mr. Eric Ward, Owner Phone: (859) 268-3888 Mark Enderle CPA, Owner Web: www.kyunitedenergy.com 1016 Rushwood Court Web: www.visitchamps.com 190 Market Street Startup Production Lexington, KY 40511 Lexington, KY 40507 LoVo Systems, Inc. Website Developer Phone: (859) 231-8181 Delomas Interventional Pain Phone: (859) 254-4427 Engineering Services Nicole Mueller, Owner Web: www.bbbs-bluegrass.org Management Web: www.enderlecpa.com Ben Murphy, President/Owner 1787 Barnes Mill Road Physicians & Surgeons, Pain 2501 Sandersville Rd., Unit 120 Richmond, KY 40475 Blue Lotus Health & Control Foot Solutions Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: (859) 624-2981 Acupuncture, LLC Donna Smyser, Office Mgr. Shoes Phone: (859) 225-0113 www.startupproduction.com Health & Wellness 141 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite Rob Burnett, Certified Web: www.lovosystems.com A. Ramon Careaga MSTOM, 200, Lexington, KY 40509 Pedorthist, Owner SteinGroup, LLC C.Ac, Owner - President Phone: (859) 543-1000 3090 Helmsdale Place, Suite MBH of Lexington, LLC Management Consultants & PO Box 24096 Web: www.delomasipm.com 330, Lexington, KY 40509 Health Services Services Lexington, KY 40524 Phone: (859) 543-0044 Dawn Steinberg, Alan Stein, President and CEO Phone: (859) 533-0914 Disponette Service Co., Inc. www.footsolutions.com/ President/Owner 601 West Short Street www.bluelotushealth.com Contractors lexington 101 S. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Lexington, KY 40508 Mable Sandusky, Bookkeeper Blvd., Suite 1704 Phone: (859) 254-0803 Bluegrass Educational 717 East Loudon Avenue IBN (Independent Brokers Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Web: www.steingroup.us Technologies, LLC Lexington, KY 40505 Network of Lexington) Phone: (954) 347-6615 Education-Training Phone: (859) 255-7157 Real Estate The Secret Bar and Grill Frank Cercone, Technology Web: www.disponette.com Vicky Roark, Realtor/Vice Pres. Restaurants Consultant 936 Gregory Way Larry Owens, Owner Metaformers, Inc. 696 Longwood Road Software Developers Lexington, KY 40503 Andrew Beck, Vice Phone: (859) 317-8673 President of Global Operatiions Trifecta 163 East Main Street Website Developer Lexington, KY 40507 Jonathan Moore, Partner Phone: (703) 801-8936 PO Box 4693 www.metaformers.com Lexington, KY 40544 Phone: (859) 652-3361 Moneyline Financial Web: www.trifectaky.com Services Financial Planning WML Properties, LLC Consultants Real Estate Management Mike Bidarian, Financial William Lear, Member Consultant PO Box 384 176 E. Reynolds Road, Lexington, KY 40588 Suite 200 Phone: (859)-231-3011 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (859) 271-8694 www.lpc.com/ moneyline.financial

14 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2012 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For the first time in over a decade, the State of Sparks; Harold Tate; Delaine Thiel, Lexington The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event has been named Kentucky awarded a Lexington-based firm its con- Catholic High School; Mindy Wilson, M.G. Wilson, one of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s 2012 tract for promotional products. Ad-Venture PLLC; and Mary Beth Wright, Messer Construction. Spring Top 10 Festivals and Events. Promotions, owned by Cathy Stafford, received the contract, renewable up to five years. Madelon Cormney and Tracey Carey have joined Samantha K. Carroll joined Sayre School as director of Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty. Cormney will main- development. Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. of Lexington tain a focus on the commercial segment and announced that Lynne Walker McNees has joined expanding her reach into the residential real estate SDGblue announced that Devin Herper has joined the bank’s Advisory Board. Lynne is currently the market, while Carey will specialize in new construc- the company as director of security and compliance, president of the International SPA Association. tion, luxury homes and downtown living. while Michael Gilliam has been named as a Level 3 security consultant. Blue Grass Airport: The Lexington-Fayette Urban Kentucky American Water recently named Rachel County Airport Board welcomed Councilmember Cole as field service supervisor and customer service Southeast Printing and Mailing Services (SMS) is Chuck Ellinger to the board. advocate. proud to partner with a young man and his Olympic dream. SMS is supporting Mr. Kevin Ryan, a local CDP recently hired Lisa Wright and Evan McDaniel, Community Ventures Corporation (CVC) recently triathlete as he prepares for a journey that will hopeful- landscape architecture graduates, as well as Cheryl received two Gold Medal Awards for SBA ly take him to the 2016 Rio De’ Janeiro Olympic Garner, CADD technician. Microbusiness Lending and SBA 504 Loans from Games. the Kentucky Small Business Administration, recog- Central Bank & Trust Co. recently named Chris nizing the lending production by CVC during the The following Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC attorneys Kincaid as vice president, commercial mortgage and past federal fiscal year. from its Lexington office have been selected as announced the promotion of Greg Stacy to execu- “Leaders in Their Field” by Chambers USA 2012: P. tive vice president, enterprise risk management. T. Bruce Simpson, Jr. of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie Douglas Barr; C. Joseph Beavin; Richard G. Griffith; & Kirkland, PLLC has been elected to the board of Lindsay W. Ingram III; R. David Lester; Richard A. CLARK Material Handling Company (CLARK) directors for Bluegrass Tomorrow. Nunnelley; David T. Royse; Robert M. Watt; and Frank announced the appointment of Greg Hydes as vice L. Wilford. president of operations planning, overseeing the NAI Isaac Commercial Properties announced that transition to and opening of CLARK’s new factory in the International Council of Shopping Centers Donald P. “Pat” Moloney, II, member of Sturgill, Mexico. (ICSC) has appointed Paul Ray Smith, Jr. as ICSC Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC, has been inducted 2012-2013 State Operations Chair for a one-year into the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington, KY term. In this role, Smith will represent the interests premier legal associations in the North America. was presented with a 2011 Country Inn & Suites of owners, developers, investors, marketers and President’s Award, which is presented to properties other retail specialists across Kentucky. Additionally, Transylvania University announced the appointment that achieved top scores in guest satisfaction as NAI Isaac Commercial Properties has been selected of Kathleen S. Jagger to interim vice president and measured by guest feedback. by CoStar Group, Inc. as a CoStar Power Broker dean of the college effective August 1, 2012. William Award winner, for being the “best of the best” in Pollard, who has held the position since 2004, will Laura D’Angelo, a partner in Dinsmore’s Lexington commercial real estate brokerage. step down on July 31. He will remain professor of office, was elected to serve a five-year term as chair English. of the University of Kentucky College of Law NetGain Technologies, Inc. has been named 38th on National Equine Law Conference. CRN’s second annual list of the Tech Elite 250, which Walter Cox of the Law Offices of Walter C. Cox, Jr. and recognized companies that invested in the training Associates, LLC has been appointed to the Board of Forcht Bank recently named of Valerie Hiatt as bank- and education needed to earn the most technical Directors of the Better Business Bureau. ing center manager for its Beaumont Banking certifications in the IT Channel. Additionally, Center. NetGain landed on Nine Lives Media’s fifth-annual Women Leading Kentucky announced the three win- MSPmentor 100 Global Edison, a distinguished list ners of the 2012 Martha Layne Collins Leadership The following individuals have been selected to and report identifying the world’s top 100 managed Award. The 2012 winners are: Crit Luallen, public ser- serve on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of service providers. vant and former Kentucky State Auditor; Pam Miller, Central Kentucky’s High Street branch in 2012: Jon chair, Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education A. Woodall, McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PNC Bank recently named John L. Gohmann region- and former Mayor of Lexington-Fayette County; and PLLC, Chairman; Tom Barker, University of al president for Lexington and Central Kentucky, suc- Lois Combs Weinberg, founder Hindman Settlement Kentucky; Rob Brewer, Morgan Keegan; Rocky ceeding Harry T. Richart, III, who retired at the end School’s Dyslexia Program. Burke, Lextran; Steve Byars, University of Kentucky; of March 2012. Steve Combs, Lexmark International, Inc.; Noelle Janet Holloway, Executive Director of Women Leading Dick; Chris Edwards, LFUCG; Carson Evans, Preston-Osborne received ten ADDY® Awards at Kentucky, has received an Honorable Mention from Cambridge Insurance; Leslie Fannin, Central Bank; the annual Lexington ADDY Awards Gala, including the judges in the Carnegie Center’s Harriet Rose Brian Gardner, Attorney; Ben Haggin, Woodford Gold ADDY Awards in the Public Service Invitation, Legacies Contest for her essay entitled “Willful Child.” Racing Stables; Dan Hall, Hidden Brook Farm; Special Event Invitation, and Special Event Card cat- Marilyn Hilliard; Barry Holmes, Lexington Housing egories, Silver Awards in the Logo category and Authority; Steve Hupman, Apex Realty; Julie Klier; Consumer/Trade Campaign, Color category, and SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Sherry Maddock, Blue Grass Community Bronze Awards in categories for Brochure, Color and Submit your company’s awards, personnel Foundation; Ann Philips Mayfield, Trademark Realty National TV, Consumer Services. The firm also changes, additions, or promotions for Business Partners, LLC; Patrick McGee, Churchill McGee, received two additional ADDY Awards for the Focus to [email protected]. LLP; Abdul Muhammad, Fifth Third Bank; Bryan Anthany & Eunice Beatty Family Foundation “Beatty Mullins, CGS Infographics Automation; Bill Potter, Foundation Non-Event” project in the Copywriting Information is published in the order received and Traditional Bank; Rebecca Self, Seedleaf; Mary Excellence and Judge’s Choice categories. only as space permits.

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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 2012: JULY 2012: 4-6 Leadership Visit presented by CHASE / J.P. Morgan to San 18 Lexington Venture Club meets at Hyatt Regency Lexington, Antonio, Texas. Follow at www.facebook.com/LeadershipVisit. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $35 per person, RSVP to slackey@ commercelexington.com. 12 Business Link sponsored and hosted by Crowne Plaza - The Campbell House (1375 South Broadway), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 25 Business Link at the Fifth Third Tennis Championships, - SEE PAGE 8 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., UK Tennis Complex. 14 Leadership Lexington Adult program presented by W. Rogers Company: Leadership & Graduation Day. AUGUST 2012: Leadership Lexington’s Annual Alumni Celebration, 4:30 p.m., at 13 Commerce Lexington Inc. Golf Classic presented by 14 Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Rooftop Garden (21st Floor, Central Bank Abundant Living Medical Clinic, Lunch at 11:30 a.m., at Building). www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. - REGISTRATION FORM ON PAGE 9 19 Interactive workshop presented by Awesome Inc. and Commerce Lexington Inc. entitled “How Your Business Can Few seats remain for August 16th DISCOVER CUBA depar- Recruit Awesome Interns,” 8:30 - 10:45 a.m., at Commerce 16 ture date. For more information, visit www.commercelex Lexington first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 6 ington.com/events/discover_cuba_2012.aspx, or contact Katie Hardwick at [email protected]. 20 Applications for 2012-13 Leadership Central Kentucky class due. Apps available at www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com. 29 5 Across at Awesome Inc. begins at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. RSVP to [email protected]. 5 Across at Awesome Inc. begins at 5:00 p.m. Admission is 27 $5 per person. RSVP to [email protected].

CLX New Member Orientation Luncheon presented by AT&T 28 Advertising Solutions, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Commerce Lexington first floor conference room.

Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank, 8:00- 29 9:30 a.m. (NOTE NEW TIME), Hyatt Regency Lexington (Regency Ballroom). - SEE PAGE 10