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BUILT for GROWTH TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER OUR VISION At Magna we aim to be the preferred global supplier partner for the Tier 1 owling reen etalforming Automotive Industry is Seeking Qualified Candidates to fulfill the following: by delivering the best value built on innovative • Leadership and Professional Roles products, processes, • Maintenance Technicians engineering and World Class Manufacturing. • Tooling Technicians Bowling Green • Controls Technicians Metalforming • Engineers houses 1468 robots and is the largest • Production Team Members manufacturing facility • Material Handlers in Bowling Green, • Welders being so we strive to be the employer of choice and an ethical and responsible corporate citizen. We believe in building BAR successful, driven, and RAISING THE motivated minds by providing opportunities within Magna to assist in Every day, Med Center Health is raising developing our employees. the bar of healthcare in Southcentral NEARLY $117 MILLION invested back into Kentucky. We heal the sick and injured our communities this year and help guide our communities toward TREATING people through high-quality care healthier living. We push ourselves to provide the latest technology and INVESTING in technology and new facilities Employee benefits include: advanced procedures. And we are EDUCATING health professionals and • Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance training the next generation of doctors medical students • Tuition Reimbursement and nurses, determined to provide the SUBSIDIZING health services and costs • Career Growth Opportunity best care to our patients, right here. • 11 Paid Holidays SUPPORTING community programs and • Paid Lunch Read our 2019 Community Impact growth initiatives • 2 Subsidized Cafeterias Report at MedCenterHealth.org/Impact. • Profit Sharing PARTNERSHIPS such as UK HealthCare and • 401K & Roth Retirement Plans Western Kentucky University • Apprenticeship Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS In this 2020 edition of the Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky Magazine, we’re 4 | FOREWORD 51 | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 66 | SKYPAC recognizing and celebrating the tremendous growth of the region and looking at what 5 | BEST PLACE TO LIVE 53 | WARREN COUNTY 67 | MARK WHITLEY makes our community so appealing to people PUBLIC SCHOOLS and businesses alike. Throughout the following pages, you’ll get just a taste of the growth, 7 | CHAMBER EVENTS 71 | DRIVE TIME strength and positive economic impact the 55 | BOWLING GREEN community has experienced over the past 9 | A DECADE OF GROWTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 73 | CHAMBER decade.

11 | SIX LANES 57 | DAYMAR COLLEGE 75 | INDEX From schools and infrastructure to manufacturers and small businesses, the region has seen growth in just about every area possi- 19 | LARGEST EMPLOYERS 59 | LEADERSHIP BG 81 | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ble and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to help continue that 22 | INTERNATIONAL GROWTH 63 | EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM growth. Our team looks forward to working with existing and future partners to ensure the momentum continues and the area remains 23 | STATE INCENTIVES Built for Growth.

25 | ECONOMIC GROWTH From left to right: Eric Walker, 2020 Chairman of the Board | Steve Davis, 2019 Chairman of the Board | Ron Bunch, President & CEO 27 | GATEWAYS FOR GROWTH

29 | PHONE NUMBERS A Word From the County & City “Warren County is well-known throughout the state and the na- 31 | TAX STRUCTURE tion as a community that works toward the common goal of being an economic powerhouse, all while maintaining an outstanding 32 | POPULATION GROWTH quality of life. After consecutive years of immense growth, War- ren County continues to prove that our community is committed 33 | UTILITIES to ongoing and strategic development in all arenas. Continual growth goes hand-in-hand with fostering and cultivating the best 36 | CHURCH PARTNERS resource we have in Warren County: our citizens.” 38 | GRAVES-GILBERT We believe in putting people first. - Mike Buchanon, Warren County Judge Executive Our dedication to making ethical decisions and doing the right thing 39 | MED CENTER HEALTH is at the heart of what we do. We offer a variety of rewards and savings opportunities to say thank you for banking with us. “As mayor of Bowling Green, it is my pleasure to work with the 40 | TRISTAR GREENVIEW Get details at usbank.com or visit us at one of our Bowling Green Chamber and the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet to locations today. grow and improve our great city. Each year, I am privileged to cel- 41 | HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ebrate numerous ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings; each is a U.S. Bank is proud to be part of this community and a testament to this community’s dedication to growth and sustain- 43 | DOWNTOWN BG supporter of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. ability. Bowling Green is fortunate to have a leadership team that shares a common vision for economic growth. I am proud to be 45 | WKU part of that team, and I look forward to the continued prosperity of our city and region.” 47 | SKYCTC - Bruce Wilkerson, City of Bowling Green Mayor 49 | SCK LAUNCH . Member FDIC. ©2019 U.S. Bank 198104c 6/19 02 | INTRO INTRO | 03 Best Place to Live in Kentucky

At Hot Yoga, we are beginning our 14th year here in Bowling Green, KY. Our business has grown 40% in the last 10 years here in BG. We We have seen incredible growth over the past decade in every way: reve- had operated in a 5,200 sq. ft building for 18 years and now we nue, attendance, community support, involvement and engagement, and have moved to a 51,000 sq. ft full-service facility for our com- lifelong friendships. We are finishing what promises to be our biggest year- mercial accounts. We have grown from 25 employees to 39. Our to-date and have recently added another brand to our corporation -- “Rev- Cost of Living is service truck fleet has grown from 6 service trucks to 13. We are elation School of Yoga” -- a Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training pro- now the largest commercial tire and service company in south- gram. We have basically trained more than 100 teachers over the past 12 ern Kentucky with the largest fleet of 24-hour service trucks. years or so and are currently training 10 new 200-hour RYT candidates through a rigorous teacher certification course. We appreciate the opportu- Wes McAdams, Owner / Coach – Best One nities that this quickly-growing community continues to provide for us and all small businesses here in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky! 12.3%

Tony Bishop, Director - Hot Yoga Bowling Green lower than national average (COLI, 2018)

of Bowling Green residents are foreign-born (JobsEQ) BEST SMALL CITIES Place in Kentucky The Bowling Green-Warren County Area has been ex- tremely busy during the past 10 years. Industrial recruit- FOR BUSINESS 2019 to get a mortgage ing has been hugely successful bringing many new jobs to (SMART ASSET) our region. The growth in our Industrial base has spawned even more growth in our schools, medical communities, and food services. Our firm has been fortunate to be located in one of the fastest growing regions in the South East. Serving the ten-county BRADD region, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Our staff has more than tripled during the past 10 years. Center (SKyPAC) is not only a beneficiary of economic growth but also a catalyst to that growth. We take this role very seriously and strive to provide high quality en- Jeff Arnold, President – Arnold Consulting tertainment, educational opportunities, and outreach for all ages that make Bowling Engineering Services, Inc. Green and this region a desirable place to visit and reside. In addition to the dollars patrons spend in the community because of SKyPAC's activities, SKyPAC itself also stimulates the local economy through revenue generated with area merchants and contracting for a wide range of local services. Communities that invest in the arts reap economic benefits and integrating arts into education pays dividends as well. As Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky continues to grow and flourish, SKyPAC remains a vital component of this region's economic prosperity. By cultivating an enhanced quality of life, SKyPAC is proud to offer the people of this community one of Kentucky's top performing arts venues right here in our own back yard!

Robert Hankins, Vice President & Chief of External Affairs – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center CHAMBER EVENTS Annual Events Kick off the new year by joining us as we high- light the accomplishments and milestones of Monthly Annual the Chamber and our partners and install the Networking Dinner newest Chairman of the Board at the Chamber’s largest event of the year. Before heading into the Events ballroom, the evening begins with a networking cocktail hour with 600+ Chamber partners, from small business to industry, and local officials. Rise and shine and join hundreds The WE to the Power of Three was created to of Chamber partners for a morn- inspire and empower women in the South Central ing of breakfast and networking. Women’s Kentucky business community and includes a In addition to Chamber news and Leadership light breakfast, local vendors, a morning keynote announcements, the Coffee Hour Conference speaker and luncheon. Attendees will walk away sponsor will take the opportunity to with posh gift bags containing goodies from showcase their business in front of local businesses. the community’s largest professional business organization.

Occurring during Small Business Appreciation Month, the Excellence Awards honors the Small Excellence Business Person of the Year and ATHENA as Hosted by the sponsor, Business Awards the keynote speakers during the program. Other After Hours is a networking “Open Luncheon awards presented include: House” event for them to celebrate Mid-Size Business Person of the Year, a milestone or announcement or Administrative Professional of the Year and just showcase their product and/ ATHENA Young Professional of the Year. or facility. Sponsors and guests take advantage of the opportunity to build connections with potential This fun day of golf allows partners to network in partners and clients in a relaxed a relaxed and friendly environment with compli- atmosphere. Small mentary snacks, lunch and beverages. Player Business Golf registration is open to Chamber partners and Challenge attracts players from businesses large and small.

These monthly informal networking lunches are hosted by the Chamber and held at a partner restaurant. Western Kentucky University is a significant contributor to the area’s successful business cli- Welcome mate, and this event gives Chamber partners the Back first opportunity to market to WKU’s students. These small business workshops WKU Located on WKU’s expansive South Lawn, part- are offered monthly based on the ners will set up carnival-style to provide give- needs of area small businesses and aways, samples, activities and marketing materi- include topics on social media, mar- als to 3,000+ students their first week back. keting, customer service and more.

This upscale banquet celebrates and recognizes area businesses and industry leaders who have The 2020 monthly networking event Targeted more than 50% of their market outside Ken- schedule is subject to change. Business & tucky, bringing new dollars into our community. Go online to bgchamber.com Industry The event is attended by prominent community or contact Katie Dykes at Awards leaders and business executives and includes a [email protected] reception and dinner, followed by the announce- for additional event details and ments of this year’s award winners. sponsorship opportunities. A DECADE OF GROWTH denotes money invested denotes jobs created

ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTION S ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS 20,546,940 2,760,620 244,5 12,500 91,905,000 13,400,000 277 50 265 547 36 EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS 220,759,652 36,102,207 118,4 66,525 521,823,235 290,372,340 1,376 285 673 973 960 TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVES TMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS 241,306,592 38,862,827 362,9 79,025 613,728,235 303,772,340 1,653 335 938 1,520 996

ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIO NS ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS 37,300,000 142,300,000 51,47 9,109 70,530,636 37,311,350 410 162 180 362 200 EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS EXPANSION S EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS 189,502,000 106,500,000 1,181 ,201,975 403,409,845 339,375,000 1,187 223 1,287 748 771 TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVE STMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS TOTAL INVESTMENT & JOBS 226,802,000 248,800,000 1,232 ,681,084 473,940,481 376,686,350 1,597 385 1,467 1,110 971 FROM 2010 TO 2019 FROM 2010 TO 2019 A TOTAL OF 4,119,558,934 WAS INVESTED A TOTAL OF 10,972 JOBS WERE CREATED

Targeted Businesses hours a day,” Scott said. “It took a lot 14 of training. The safety efforts were crucial, because someone’s life was at stake.”

As a result, “it’s going to feed in even faster” to I-65 in Tennessee, where the road is only four lanes for Total Employment 2812 long stretches.

Exit 30 in Warren County is a landmark achievement.

This $66.8 million project provides direct access to I-65 for companies 2489 Full Time Workers in northern Warren County, including those in the Kentucky Transpark and Scotty’s Industrial Park. Previously, all industrial traffic accessed both parks via Exit 28, near the General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Mu- Part Time Workers seum, approximately four miles away. 21 Because of the importance of Inter- (KYDOT) as a member of the survey from the Kentucky Association of state 65 as a commercial and travel crew in Russellville, KY. Highway Contractors. The new connector road is four corridor, its widening ranks as one lanes, with the ability to be expand- of the most significant investments Later in 1957, he graduated from the “We saved the state $78 million,” ed to six lanes in the future. The ever made in the interest of busi- University of Engineering Technology he said, adding that the Scotty’s bid Kentucky Transpark is an economic ness, efficiency, and highway safety. course sponsored by the KYDOT was even lower than the state had driver for South Central Kentucky, Temporary Workers I-65 is one of the nation’s most fre- at Russellville as an engineer. In estimated the cost would be. “We with the addition of Exit 30 the region 302 quently used freight corridors with a 1966 he accepted a job with a paving think (the state) got their money’s continues to prosper. State and heavy volume of commercial vehicle contractor, R.E. Gaddie, Inc.. In 1972 worth.” community leaders came together to traffic. Scotty purchased the paving busi- bring this much needed interchange Other figures shared by Scott includ- to fruition. It will help support jobs, Constructing 91 miles of roadway on ed 6.7 million tons of asphalt needed investment and economic develop- a busy thoroughfare such as Inter- We had a lot of for the project, and 3.7 million cubic ment throughout the entire state. Total Payroll $143k state 65 set a record for one com- yards of material was excavated pany executing this many miles of flagmen who had during the widening. Despite the “The Connector Road Project epit- + consecutive expansion. James Scott massive scale of the project, Scott omizes the Kentucky Transportation also offered some numbers to put to jump on a wall. said he was most proud that his com- Cabinet’s mission statement: to his company’s I-65 work in perspec- pany didn’t suffer a single fatality, deliver a safe, efficient, environmen- tive, such as $701 million – the total ness from Mr. Gaddie and started despite the dangers of working on an tally sound, and fiscally responsible bid for the 15 sections of the project. what is now known as Scotty’s Con- active highway. transportation system for Kentuck- Edu. Institutions Scott said the next lowest bid was tracting & Stone, LLC. ians,” said Joe Plunk, Chief District 3 for $779 million. “We had a lot of flagmen who had to Engineer for the District 3 office. Scott has served in numerous lead- jump on a wall,” to avoid being hit, “The new roadway and interchange Scott began his career in the ership positions in industry associa- Scott said. provides even greater accessibility highway contracting industry as a tions and community organizations. for freight movement from one of summer worker with the Kentucky Most recently he was recognized by As for other challenges, “the tough- South Central Kentucky’s economic Department of Transportation his peers with a Life Member award est job was controlling traffic 24 centers - The Kentucky Transpark -

12 | BUSINESS BUSINESS | 13 and enhance mobility for motorists in the region,” said Plunk. “Congratulations are in order for the hundreds of people involved Since 1988, daily traffic along I-65 in making this project a success,” at the new interchange location said Warren County Judge-Execu- has more than doubled, growing tive Mike Buchanon. “I’d also like from 25,000 to over 52,000 vehicles to thank Sen. McConnell for his per day, according to latest KYTC vision and support in earmarking traffic counts. Just south of Exit 28, the federal funding to support this daily traffic increases to over 61,000 project.” vehicles. “The Kentucky Transpark is not In addition to direct interstate ac- only a driving force for develop- cess, the Kentucky Transpark offers ment and growth in Warren County, tenants access to rail service and but for Kentucky. The impact the major highways. The Transpark is new interchange will have on the within close proximity to the Owens- community is infinite, and we look boro Riverport and several Interna- forward to Warren County’s unde- tional Airports - including two global niably bright future.” air cargo hubs. “Bowling Green has been very, “The interchange at the Kentucky very good to me,” he said in re- Transpark has been a dream a long sponse. “I believe in giving back.” time in the making,” said ITA Chair- Scotty’s Contracting and Stone man, Gary Dillard. “Since Bowling gives generously to the needs of Green Metalforming broke ground this community, and has done so thirteen years ago, the economic for decades. development partnerships within the Warren County community continues Scotty’s Contracting & Stone is to grow right along with the park. We very fortunate to be located in a are fortunate to have such a valuable region in Kentucky that is vibrant and Since 2011, 300 acres and 1.1 tool in the community, and now it is growing. The growth of the company “Scotty’s has been visible to millions of people traveling has attributed to increased hiring million square feet of industrial along I-65 every year.” of employees year after year. Addi- the prime contrac- tionally, they partner with Western space have been developed Since 2011, 300 acres and 1.1 million Kentucky University and South Cen- tor for the entire square feet of industrial space have tral Kentucky Community & Technical within the Kentucky Transpark. been developed within the Kentucky College for employee training and I-65 widening, Transpark. It is home to two state-of- placement. the-art vocational-based education since the 1990s” facilities and eight of the region’s Dan Gallagher of Gallagher Asphalt the Exit 20 interchange off I-65 in targeted industries, including Corp., and 2017 NAPA Chairman, Bowling Green and countless others Bowling Green Metalforming, which said of the project, “The I-65 project for other, unrelated projects. employs over 1,200 full time workers. is a great example of the quality work As of April, the Transpark supports that Scotty’s Contracting and the “Scotty’s has been the prime over 2,600 jobs, which will have a $5.9 rest of the asphalt industry is doing. contractor for the entire I-65 widen- billion economic impact on South This project was independently rated ing, since the 1990s,” KTC District Central Kentucky over the next 10 by NCAT using qualitative standards Engineer Joseph Plunk told Roads years. and earned a 2017 Quality in Con- & Bridges. “They have a long history struction Award because Scotty’s of I-65 work, and they understand Direct interstate access to the exceeded these rigorous standards.” the traffic patterns and volumes as industrial parks in northern Warren well as, the demands and expec- County will allow shorter commute Over the course of 40 years in tations from our freight partners, times to destinations within the business, Scotty’s is no stranger such as GM. There’s a lot of mutual parks; truck and vehicle traffic will to NAPA recognition: The company understanding there. The quality of be able to reach their destinations earned a 2015 QIC distinction for a their work speaks for itself.” within five minutes. Exit 30 will also portion of the I-65 expansion work alleviate congestion along US-31W that took place in Barren and Hart I-65 is the highest trafficked north to and Exit 28. counties, as well as a 2013 award for south trucking transportation route

14 | BUSINESS BUSINESS | 15 in all of Kentucky. On average there are more than 60,000 vehicles per day, of which approximately 23% is semi- truck traffic.

“The South Central Kentucky region continues to experience extraordinary success through economic development, and the completion of the I-65 widening and implementing multiple interchanges, without a doubt, positively impacts our growth moving forward,” said Bowling Green Area Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch. “Strong partnership among the EDA, ITA, Chamber of Commerce, City of Bowling Green and Warren County government played a significant role in the almost two decade-long project.” DID YOU KNOW

Annual wages are 27% higher than they were 10 years ago.

“The South Central Kentucky region continues to experience extraordinary and vital success through economic development, and the completion of the I-65 widening and implementing multiple interchanges, without a doubt, positively impacts our growth moving forward”

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Plan for New Americans Building Community and Growing our Economy: A Welcoming Plan for New Americans will be unveiled to the public on Tues- BANKING day, January 21, 2020. The plan sets forth the prioritization of recommendations and strategies developed through a compre- Unveiled hensive strategic process bringing together over one hundred BEGINS HERE. and twenty stakeholders from multiple sectors and industries. There are over twenty-two recommendations included in the DID YOU KNOW plan, divided into three broad categories:

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89 different 2. Connected and Safe Communities languages are spoken and 35 3. Engaged and Informed Families. countries are Similar plans in cities across the United States have spurred represented in the new initiatives to support immigrant and U.S.-born entre- preneurs; promote citizenship and financial empowerment; Bowling Green and improve public safety; and advance education and workforce Warren County School goals to help regions compete in the global economy. The Districts. vision for this plan is to be a guiding platform and community New Americans are of the fastest communities to receive support from wide effort to include New Americans as part of our communi- growing groups in Bowling Green, in- New American Economy (NAE) and ty’s workforce solution to ensure continued economic growth creasing by nearly 87% between 2011 Welcoming America (WA) for the for years to come. and 2016, and are an integral part to development of a multi-sector strate- the City’s vision for continued eco- gic plan for connecting New Ameri- If you are interested in engaging our newest Americans nomic growth. So in 2019 the City of cans to local workforce and econom- through this effort contact the City’s International Communi- Bowling Green, in collaboration with ic development opportunities. ties Liaison, Leyda Becker at 270.393.3766 or the Bowling Area Chamber of Com- [email protected] merce and the Southcentral Work- The City of Bowling Green procured A remarkable community force Development Board, received consultants from an organization in deserves a remarkable bank. the Gateways for Growth Challenge, Cincinnati, Ohio called Cincinnati a competitive opportunity for local Compass, which is dedicated to advancing cultural and economic inclusion of immigrants and refu- American Bank & Trust was formed to be a gees in the Cincinnati, OH region. community bank driven by the desire to serve A steering committee representing our customers and to provide them with a various organizations and multiple pleasant experience. We are your local partner, HELPING PEOPLE sectors across Bowling Green / War- ren County organized to help guide helping to promote successful business in the GROW THEIR the process of developing the stra- communities we serve. tegic plan. Twelve focused listening BUSINESSES. sessions were held over the course of several months to provide an IT’S WHAT WE DO opportunity for community members to share their experiences, provide AROUND HERE. information on the assets within the Kathy Scariot community, and make recommen- 1302 Scottsville Road OTHER LOCATIONS Heart Strings and Chatters dations on how to leverage those Bowling Green, KY 42102 3011 Nashville Road @ Minit Mart @AmericanBank_BG assets to address the needs across 3411 Louisville Road @ Minit Mart Professional Videos • Affordable • Done On Time @americanbankandtrust 1115 Fairview Avenue the city to better welcome, support, @americanbank_bg 5575 Scottsville Road and retain New Americans. Member FDIC 270.681.7810 VidMonsterProductions.com

26 | COMMUNITY COMMUNITY | 27 Phone Numbers Warren County Cont. Other Counties Utilities Public K-12 Cont. Parks & Recreation ------270.842.5302 Allen County ------270.237.3631 Metcalfe County Schools ------270.432.2481 Property Taxes ------270.842.1633 Barren County ------270.651.3338 Services listed are for Bowling Green / Warren County. For information on service in otther counties, contact county government offices. Monroe County Schools ------270.487.5456 Property Valuation ------270.843.3268 Butler County ------270.526.3433 Electricity Simpson County Schools ------270.586.8877 Public Works - Roads ------270.843.8328 Edmonson County ------270.597.2819 Bowling Green Municipal Utilities ------270.782.1200 Rescue Department ------270.783.3030 Hart County ------270.524.5219 Higher Education Warren Rural Electric ------270.842.6541 Treasuer ------270.842.5805 Logan County ------270.726.3116 Cooperative Corporation Daymar College ------270.843.6750 Metcalfe County ------270.432.3181 Southcentral Kentucky ------270.901.1000 Natural Gas Community and Technical College Monroe County ------270.487.5505 Atmos Energy ------888.286.6541 Western Kentucky University ------270.745.0111 Simpson County ------270.586.7184 Water / Sewer Libraries Bowling Green Municipal Utilities ------270.782.1200 LACK OF QUALITY Warren County Public ------270.781.4882 Warren County Water District ------270.842.0052 TALENT LIMITING Library Main Branch YOUR GROWTH? Rethink your talent Cable, Internet, & Phone Selling New and Used Restaurant Equipment and Supplies strategy with Kelly®. Note: The city of Bowling Green offers free public Wi-Fi. Visit Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Makers, Food Prep, Small wares, Cooking Equipment and More www.bgky.org/freepublicwifi.php for a list of locations. Government Offices Come see our huge inventory in our showroom and warehouse Bowling Green, KY 270.842.2906 AT&T ------270.846.4611 located at 200 Commerce St., Franklin, KY - (270) 586-8758 An Equal Opportunity Employer Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Open to the public) © 2019 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved 18-0933 Bowling Green Municipal Utilities ------270.782.1200 City of Bowling Green Spectrum ------844.316.8554 Building Division ------270.393.3615 Trash & Recycling Business License ------270.393.3000 Republic Services ------270.781.0782 City Manager ------270.393.3000 Scott Waste Management ------877.558.2579 Driver’s License ------270.746.7417 Southern Recycling ------270.781.3265 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) ------270.393.3702 GO BG Transit ------270.782.3162 Education Humane Society ------270.842.8572 Parks & Recreation ------270.393.3249 Public K-12 Police (Non-Emergency) ------270.393.2473 Bowling Green City Schools ------270.746.2200 Post Office ------800.275.8777 Warren County Public Schools ------270.781.5150 Property Taxes (City) ------270.393.3000 Allen County Schools ------270.618.3181 OF BOWLING GREEN Public Works ------270.393.3628 Barren County Schools ------270.746.2200 Butler County Schools ------270.781.5150 Warren County Edmonson County Schools ------270.618.3181 Building & Electric Services ------270.843.5360 YOUR ONE CALL SOLUTION Hart County Schools ------270.524.2631 County Clerk ------270.842.9416 Logan County Schools ------270.726.2436 Judge Executive ------270.843.4146 Available 24 / 7 for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers Find us on STEWARTRICHEY.COM 270.393.0285 28 | COMMUNITY CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX PERSONAL INCOME TAX POPULATION KENTUCKY DOES NOT IMPOSE A CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX

SOUTH CORPORATE INCOME TAX 284,940 CENTRAL 310,330 Tax Bracket (gross taxable income) Tax Rate (%) KENTUCKY $0+ BOWLING SALES & USE TAX $50,000+ 59,347 GREEN 68,401 6% OF GROSS RECEIPTS OR $100,000+ PURCHASE PRICE. THERE ARE NO Corporations pay the Limited Liability Entity Tax, which is the LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES IN lesser of .095% of gross receipts or .75% of gross profits. The WARREN KENTUCKY tax phases are between $3 million and $6 millions of gross COUNTY Tax Structure receipts or profits with a minimum tax of $175. 114,325 133,459

BARREN 42,123 COUNTY 44,595

LOGAN 26,852 COUNTY 27,119

ALLEN 20,048 COUNTY 21,341 Top 5% HART 18,184 COUNTY 19,075 in the Nation three years SIMPSON 17,339 COUNTY 18,750 in a row BUTLER 12,734 COUNTY 12,824

EDMONSON COUNTY Named among the top 5% 12,228 12,330 in the nation for Patient Safety in 2017, 2018 & 2019 by Healthgrades® MONROE This award recognizes hospitals for their excellent performance in safeguarding 10,970 COUNTY 10,767 patients from serious, potentially preventable complications during hospital stay.

TriStarHealth.com/Greenview METCALFE 10,137 COUNTY 10,070

30 | COMMUNITY *STATISTICS ARE BASED ON 2010 AND 2018 POPULATION ESTIMATES FROM CENSUS.GOV* in their homes. The company offers lons of water per day. BGMU main- Supporting business recruitment speedwashusa.com up to $3000 in home weatherization tains over 270 miles of sewer mains and retention, Regional Development Utilities to Atmos Energy qualified custom- and can treat 12 million gallons of Specialists work in seven territories ers. Please contact: Community wastewater per day. Bowing Green is across the Valley, including two in Action of Southern KY fortunate to have safe, high-quality Kentucky, partnering with local pow- Atmos Energy water that exceeds government-is- er companies, regional, state and lo- • Through its website – atmosener- sued regulations. cal economic development partners UNLIMITED ecognized as one of the best gy.com, there are many information- to help foster growth in the area. Rplaces to work in Kentucky, At- al tips and online tools to save on BGMU’s Fiber Optic Division has mos Energy has served the Bowling home and heating costs. served the community for over 17 Product Development initiatives CAR WASHES Green area for more than 70 years. years. The division provides tele- are designed to identify or enhance With close to 35,000 customers (and phone, Internet and point-to-point industrial properties to better com- growing) in Bowling Green and Bowling Green from services for area businesses. Ser- pete in the marketplace, preparing the surrounding counties and over vices are provided over the only industrial sites and communities for 182,000 in Kentucky, Atmos Energy Municipal Utilities all-fiber network in Bowling Green continued growth before a prospec- $ .95/mo. is proud to be one of the lowest-cost with 24/7 support and an uptime rat- tive client is introduced. owling Green Municipal Quick, Clean Easy energy providers in the Common- ing greater than 99.99 percent. & Utilities provides consumers 9 wealth. B TVA Economic Development works with high-speed data services, safe 4882 Scottsville Rd. | 120 River Place Ave. (off Louisville Rd) All divisions of BGMU are easily to serve the Valley by providing as- and reliable electric service and Safety and reliability are paramount accessible online, where customers sistance through Community Devel- award-winning water and waste- to Atmos Energy. Their corporate can pay bills, utilize usage data, view opment offerings and trainings. This water treatment services. BGMU’s vision is to be the safest provider of water quality reports and stay in-the- support helps to prepare communi- Electric Division serves a population natural gas services. In the last five know about projects, outages, road ties for economic growth by provid- of about 50,000 within the city limits Bowling Green City Schools years, Atmos Energy invested more closures and ways to save energy. ing customized assistance, facilita- of Bowling Green, including nearly The Bowling Green Independent School District has provided public education for students in than $318 million in KY to improve tion services and strategic planning. the Bowling Green community since the first school building was built in 1882. The tradition and 4,100 commercial facilities. BGMU their system’s safety. It also strives TVA Economic Development also accomplishments of current students, generations of alumni, and employees provide evidence of the is one of 76 of the nation’s more than District’s motto, Excellence Is Worth The Effort. for the highest operation standards Tennessee Valley offers site selection services, incen- 2,200 public power utilities to earn by providing a state-of-the-art train- tives, marketing, research and tech- the highest Reliable Power Pro- ing facility in Dallas for field person- Authority nical assistance to help companies vider (RP3®) recognition from the nel to gain valuable training for the locate, stay and expand in the Valley. highest levels of safety and customer American Public Power Association VA Economic Development is for providing consumers with the service. part of Tennessee Valley Au- In fiscal year 2019, TVA worked with highest degree of reliable and safe T thority’s overall mission of service. local power companies and econom- electric service. The honor recogniz- Another cornerstone for Atmos We carry out that mission through ic development partners to help to es public power utilities that excel Energy is their corporate employee our work in: Energy, Environment, create or retain 6,200 jobs and $1.2 culture. Atmos Energy believes their at four key disciplines: reliability, SCHOOLS: DISTRICT OFFICE: and Economic Development in our billion in capital investment in its employees are the heart of the com- safety, workforce development and seven-state service area. Our aim • T. C. Cherry Elementary Gary Fields, Superintendent Kentucky service area. 1001 Liberty Avenue 1211 Center Street pany and encourages their employ- system improvement. in Economic Development is to Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 • Dishman McGinnis Elementary ees to support their communities by attract new jobs and investment to (270) 746-2200 375 Glen Lily Road volunteering in multiple areas such In 2019, for the 12th consecutive year, www.bgreen.kyschools.us the region, engage existing business Serving The Bowling Green Area For Over 30 Years • W. R. McNeill Elemetary as education and community ser- BGMU was named a Tree Line USA and industries, and serve with our 1800 Creason Drive vices. On many occasions, you will Utility. The national Tree Line USA partners, like the Bowling Green • Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary see Atmos Energy employees grilling program is a partnership of the Ar- Area Chamber of Commerce, to help 165 Webb Drive DEMOGRAPHICS: for various community causes. bor Day Foundation and the National communities prepare for economic • Potter Gray Elementary • 4,270 Students Association of State Foresters. The growth. RESIDENTIAL & 610 Wakefield Drive Preschool - 12th Grade Atmos Energy offers programs to program recognizes public and pri- COMMERCIAL • Bowling Green High School • 61% of Students Qualify for Free or 1801 Rockingham Lane Reduced Lunch help assist the community and qual- vate utilities for pursuing practices Economic Development works to • Security Systems that protect and enhance America’s • Bowling Green Junior High • 48% Minority Students ified Atmos Energy customers with recruit companies to the Valley, fo- • Fire Alarms/Inspections 900 Campbell Lane • 14% English Language Learners, with warmth and energy efficiency. urban trees. cusing on specific industry sectors, • Telephone Systems • Bowling Green Learning Center over 50 different home languages or target markets, including: Trans- • Data & Fiber Cabeling 503 Old Morgantown Road BGMU treats water from Barren • The Sharing the Warmth program portation-related manufacturing, • Security Cameras River and pumps it to five elevat- helps qualified families and individ- Advanced Manufacturing, Aero- • Access Control ed water storage tanks. The Water uals with energy assistance. Please space and Defense, Energy Intensive • 24-Hour Monitoring @bgisd Treatment Plant has the capacity to contact: Community Action of South- Industries, Industrial Products and • Gate Operators ern KY and Salvation Army treat 30 million gallons of water per Consumer Products. These target @bgcityschools day, and the system includes over 290 industries are areas of focus based 270-842-0000 • The Atmos Cares weatherization miles of water mains. At completion on location advantages of the Valley, 1101 Shive Ln Bowling Green Excellence Is Worth The Effort program partners with local commu- of its current renovation, it will have natural assets and market demand. AAASYSTEMS.COM nity agencies to support families that the capacity to treat 45 million gal- need weatherization

32 | COMMUNITY COMMUNITY | 33 enjoy would not be possible without nationwide network to bring added Warren County water and the infrastructure that value and benefit to customers. Water District fuels it. Valuing water means valuing CHURCH PARTNERS our future.” Warren RECC also works in partnership with the Tennessee Valley s one of the largest water and Community involvement is an impor- Authority to offer financial and rate BROADWAY UNITED CENTERPOINTE CHRIST EPISCOPAL A wastewater utility districts in tant role for Warren Water. 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34 | COMMUNITY COMMUNITY | 35 Graves - Gilbert Clinic Graves-Gilbert’s doctors and staff have been serving the people of South Central Kentucky for over 80 years.

As a result of being an established part of the community, and Neurosurgical Associates South Central Kentucky to ensure many generations of families merged in 2016. And in 2017, Graves-Gilbert offers the highest have trusted their care to the Graves-Gilbert merged with OHP level of service. Due to regulatory clinic’s distinguished physicians Work and Southern Care Walk-In changes and national legisla- and staff. Graves-Gilbert con- Clinics. These strategic mergers tive initiatives, many providers tinues to add new providers in allow the clinic to offer enhanced are choosing to seek out larger primary care and multi-specialty services and broader resources organizations to help with and areas to meet the growing needs for employers, and both Ortho- streamline administrative tasks. of our patients. paedic and walk-in patients. Having been a part of the South Central Kentucky community With over 1,000 employees, In 2019, TriStar Greenview Re- since 1937, Graves-Gilbert Clinic Graves-Gilbert Clinic has grown gional Hospital, in partnership is well-positioned to provide such to become one of the area’s larg- with Graves-Gilbert Clinic and services. est locally-owned businesses. several other medical profession- GGC’s 220 providers, practicing als cut ribbons on the Greenview Adding to its increased con- in 25+ specialties, assist over Surgery Center located at 484 venience are the clinic’s fully half a million patients with their Golden Autumn Way. Graves-Gil- equipped laboratory, diagnostic healthcare needs each year. bert Clinic opened new offices on imaging and radiology, as well the 2nd floor of the building for as 3D mammography, low dose The clinic has offices in Glasgow, General Surgery, Gastroenterolo- CT scanning, large-bore MRIs, Franklin, Smiths Grove, Russell- gy and Ophthalmology. This new and extended hours – seven days ville, Morgantown, Lewisburg, venture allows Graves-Gilbert a week, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Munfordville, Cave City, and Clinic an opportunity to offer Graves-Gilbert Clinic is proud to multiple locations in Bowling patients a low-cost alternative for offer lab and radiology services Green. In response to the U.S.’s many surgical procedures. that are identified by most in- changing healthcare landscape, surance carriers as the lost cost Graves-Gilbert Clinic and West- GGC now has a total of six provider in our area. ern Kentucky Orthopaedics walk-in locations, including the Family Care Center on Nashville Graves-Gilbert understands life Road, which houses specialists isn’t always convenient, but it in the areas of Allergy, Pediat- believes healthcare should be. rics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and more. The clinic continues to be very active in working with other great healthcare providers and /GravesGilbert | @GravesGilbert industries in Warren County and 36 | COMMUNITY www.gravesgilbert.com | (270) 781-5111 COMMUNITY | 37 TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital As the region’s premier hospital patients needing general, thoracic, • TriStar Greenview introduced facility, TriStar Greenview Regional urologic and gynecology surgeries. Southern Kentucky’s first O-Arm Hospital wants to grow as Bowling intraoperative imaging and sur- Green grows. We are committed to gery navigation system, advancing providing the highest-quality health- offerings for spine surgery. • Physical, Occupational and Recent Highlights Speech/Language Rehabilitation care to residents of Warren County and the Greater Bowling Green area. • Multi-million dollar investment in Med Center Health • Opened in 2019, the Greenview facility renovations and technology. The Care You Need, Right Here • Nursing and Rehabilitation Home Surgery Center represents the Health Care Overview region’s first ambulatory surgery • Recognized by the Bowling Green center and a $10 million dollar • Home Medical Equipment, includ- Med Center Health is Southcentral The Medical Center at Bowling • Serving Southern Kentucky for Area Chamber of Commerce as a ing Accredited Post-Mastectomy investment in Warren County. Kentucky’s largest and most trusted Green has increased. Among the over 47 years with excellent com- Healthcare Enterprise Award Win- Supply ner (2017-2019). not-for-profit healthcare provider. many hospital-based services Med prehensive healthcare. • TriStar Greenview is Southern The system of hospitals, clinics, re- Center Health offers are: • Walk-in and Primary Care Clinics Kentucky’s premier destination habilitation professionals and medi- • Leader in emergency care with for joint replacement. With the cal support services represents more • Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgery • Expansive Physician Network an Accredited Chest Pain Center region’s only nationally recognized Key Services than 3,700 employees and nearly 500 with 24/7 PCI as well as Certified orthopedic specialists, patients doctors and nurse practitioners in a • Neurology & Neurosurgery • Occupational Healthcare Primary Stroke Center. are cared for by a multidisciplinary Emergency Orthopedics variety of specialties. Each of them team, named among the top 10 % in • Medical & Radiation Oncology Cardiology Neurology are determined to provide the best • Regional Specialty Clinics • TriStar Greenview continues to the nation for Orthopedic Surgical care to their patients, right here. be awarded the highest rating in Surgical Care • Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Excellence by Healthgrades®. • School Health Clinics and School patient safety – being one of only Medicine Nurse Program With The Medical Center at Bowling a few hospitals in Kentucky that • Nationally recognized as a 5-Star TriStar Greenview is part of the Green as a teaching hospital —in- • General and Bariatric Surgery • Sports Medicine meet the state’s strict quality stan- hospital in Spinal Fusion Surgery,- TriStar Health networks of hospitals, cluding the UK College of Medi- dards in patient care. Total Knee Replacement, and Hip serving Middle Tennessee and South- cine-Bowling Green Campus and • Women’s Services, including Neo- • Telemedicine/Virtual Visits Fracture Treatment by Health- ern Kentucky, who share best practic- The Medical Center’s Graduate natal Intensive Care • Minimally invasive robotic sur- grades®. es to provide amazing service for the Medical Education Program —the For more information about how you gical options are available for communities we serve. future of healthcare in Southcentral • Behavioral Health can find the care you need right here Kentucky is brighter than ever. Med with Med Center Health, visit No matter what the healthcare need • Post-Acute Inpatient Care and Center Health’s role in mentoring MedCenterHealth.org. may be, you can receive that service physician-students raises the bar to Rehabilitation through our system. To learn more, provide even more of the latest tech- visit TheGreenviewDifference.com nology and advanced procedures. As a complete, integrated care system with a mission of improving the Med Center Health’s goal is to offer health and well-being of its commu- the best healthcare close to home nities, Med Center Health offers a so patients don’t have to travel to variety of services and programs in Nashville or Louisville. Services addition to its hospitals: have expanded, numerous physician • Ambulance Service specialists have been recruited system-wide and the number of resi- • Community Paramedicine Pro- dents and fellows studying at gram

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40 | COMMUNITY COMMUNITY | 41 Downtown

Like any great city, Bowling Green takes great pride in its Historic Downtown District.

Downtown is the heart of Bowling Photo Courtesy of Jacob Boomsa - BFA Photography Green. Fountain Square was dedicated in 1872 and has played many important roles over the years. The park was once the location of town square, the meeting place for community gatherings and the center of various markets and parades.

Downtown is the heart of Bowling Green.

Those roots that were planted long ago have since grown our city, and Downtown is now the site of so much development! Over the years, Fountain Square Park has become BGMU’s state-of-the-art ber optic backbone oers the crowning jewel of Downtown, businesses high-speed data and voice services that establishing itself as the communi- are scalable. We can customize a solution to t ty's most endearing and enduring landmark. your business needs in a rapidly changing world. Contact us to see how we can keep your business Beginning in the spring of 2019, the City of Bowling Green began an ex- connected. tensive construction project with the intentions of streamlining parking, expanding pedestrian walk ways and @bgmu bgmu ber.com creating better functioning streets for the community. The project was @bgmunicipal 270-782-4330 concluded in the fall of 2019, resulting in a much needed face-lift for one of our city’s most special places.

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For more than 100 years, Western Hilltoppers for four years; they’re Now under construction, the two Kentucky University has elevated our Hilltoppers for a lifetime. brand new residence halls will community by providing an unparal- feature pod-style living units with THE leled and transformative experience The climbing spirit of Hilltoppers is classrooms, community social areas, that prepares graduates to rise up at the heart of the 2018-2028 strategic music practice/recording studios, REST and lead. plan, Climbing to Greater Heights. and space for students, faculty and This forward-looking roadmap staff to engage outside the class- A college education in the 21st cen- reaffirms WKU’s commitment to room. The $48 million First Year tury must take learning beyond the transform the lives of our students, Village, expected to open in 2021, walls of the classroom, and WKU’s inspire innovation and elevate our signals WKU’s commitment to creat- student-centered, applied-learning community. One example of WKU’s ing a home on the Hill that increases approach does just that. Hilltoppers commitment to leading in American student success and strengthens the enjoy the opportunities provided higher education is the reinvention of total WKU experience. by a larger state school, with rich residence life on campus, including academic and athletic traditions, but the expansion of its Living Learning In addition to the opening of the First the high-touch feel on campus sets Communities. Year Village in 2021, WKU also plans WKU apart from the competition. to open the WKU Commons at Helm With an average class size of only In a Living Learning Community Library the same year. This reinven- 24, students have the opportunity (LLC), students with similar aca- tion of Helm Library will create an to personally engage with world-re- demic or social interests live to- intellectual hub where students, nowned faculty who support and gether on a residence hall floor and faculty and staff gather to share cultivate their interests. The con- participate in activities tailored to ideas and engage in active learning. nections established on the Hill their specific majors or interests. The Commons will be a modern, mul- ensure that WKU students aren’t just Designed to help students connect tipurpose, student-centered space socially and succeed academically, that offers dining mixed with collab- LLCs support students’ transition orative spaces – bringing together to college life by creating a support the broader WKU family in the heart network that fosters growth and of campus. achievement from day one. With this in mind, in April 2018, President For more information about WKU’s Timothy C. Caboni announced the climb to greater heights, visit creation of an all-new LLC complex – wku.edu/strategicplan. To expe- Climb With Us at the WKU First Year Village. rience Hilltopper spirit for yourself, schedule a tour online at wku.edu/visitwku. 44 | EDUCATION

BG SCKY Magz - Above the Rest 7.333x9.833 - 2019 Final.indd 1 8/26/19 10:29 AM one aspect of the workforce issue, while SKYCTC’s Workforce Solu- Industry’s Call for Well-trained tions division provides the answer to keeping employees trained while Workforce Met with the most Affordable, on-the-job. Workforce Solutions provides Accessible Education at SKYCTC employer-driven continuing education for employees, and works with individual businesses and industries to create custom-designed train- Southcentral Kentucky Community increase in generous scholarship region’s workforce is filling positons ing based on the employer’s needs. & Technical College has served this donations, rigorous financial literacy today while keeping employees’ The training may be provided at the community for 80 years, growing from efforts and focus on keeping tuition skills up-to-date for the future needs employer’s worksite or on one of humble beginnings as Western Trade affordable. In addition to these mea- of the company. One solution is to SKYCTC’s campuses. This allows School to today’s comprehensive sures, programs like the Work Ready allow employees to go to work and for the flexibility and customization community college. Keeping pace Kentucky Scholarship (WRKS) can go to school at the same time. The that companies require to keep their research shows that 68% of com- employees current without sacrific- munity college students, across the ing downtime. nation, work while they attend college. SKYCTC recognized that the In addition to the thousands who traditional college teaching method attend college at one of SKYCTC’s did not accommodate students who six locations and the companies that would opt to work full-time. To help rely on Workforce Solutions for work- employers recruit and retain more force training, thousands of others workers and help students improve make use of SKYCTC’s Assessment their job skills and opportunities, Center, Adult Agriculture Program, SKYCTC created the SKY FLEX adult education programs, Fire model. Science Training Center and several other services and programming. SKY FLEX allows students to travel to campus one day a week, while the When combined, SKYCTC serves bulk of the material is taught online approximately 15,000 people every through interactive modules. SKYC- year and has an annual economic im- TC’s SKY FLEX offerings mean that pact of $70.2 million in our area. In its students do not have to put their 80th year, SKYCTC is proud to pro- educational goals on hold while they vide the services industries need to with the expansion of the region, help students achieve their educa- earn money to support themselves enhance the skills and employability SKYCTC has grown year-over-year tional goals completely tuition-free, and their families. Once students of our local workforce, while contrib- to become the leader in workforce regardless of the student’s financial complete their degree with SKYC- uting to the growth and prosperity of training in the area. Business and ability to pay. With WRKS, students TC, the research shows that 82% of our region now and into the future. industry growth means the demand can get trained for a high-paying, SKYCTC graduates are employed in for skilled employees is higher than in-demand job in as little as four Kentucky three years after gradua- To learn more about SKYCTC, visit ever. That’s why each year, more months. SKYCTC offers more than tion. The SKY Flex model addresses our website students turn to SKYCTC to get the 60 certificates and diplomas in the southcentral.kctcs.edu or call us skills they need for a high-demand, areas of Health- at 270-901-1000. high-paying career. care, Advanced Manufacturing, SKYCTC meets the needs of our Construction, workforce by providing an affordable, Information Tech- flexible and accessible college edu- nology/Business cation. In fact, SKYCTC graduates and Logistics are entering the workforce with the that qualify for lowest debt levels in nearly a decade. the Work Ready Almost two-thirds of SKYCTC’s Kentucky Schol- recent graduates completed their arship. associate degree without any loans. In an era of rising educational costs, Another chal- this is a testament to SKYCTC’s lenge for the

46 | EDUCATION EDUCATION | 47 tems rank high in Kentucky and the tunities, thus creating a pipeline for which mirror the modern workplace U.S. due to our region’s commitment qualified and available applicants. Launching Careers Through to strong community values, dedicat- • Events and activities which ed educators, supportive business HOW CAN YOU HELP connect students directly to our leaders and parent involvement. high demand sector businesses to SCK LAUNCH supports schools’ In order to realize the full potential launch their future careers Leadership efforts to provide career pathways for the SCK LAUNCH initiative we and career focused models that in- are seeking philanthropic support • Marketing efforts which will cre- spire students and provide valuable from our community. This initiative ate awareness of these opportuni- The success of our economy rests in the hands of today’s students. learning opportunities that engage will include: ties for students, their families and their personal interest and career the community at-large aspirations. SCK LAUNCH provides • Training to enhance and empower principle-led leadership and quality leadership and to create relevant For information on investing in SCK work-based learning opportuni- connections for students LAUNCH, please contact Meredith ties for these promising practices Rozanski at 270-901-4750 or • The establishment of career [email protected] SCK Guiding Principles: focused models within our high Launch ignites our community to schools to provide access to inspire its students to launch their 1. Support student-driven leader- relevant materials and equipment careers. According to SmartAsset, about ship that builds self-awareness, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every empowerment and a career wise graduate

day. By 2031, the US population 9,122 10,660 12,558 over the age of 65 will be 75 million, almost double what it was in 2008. A 2. Provide meaningful opportu- 46,733 48,960 52,998 nities to explore, experience and generation this size transitioning out 9,900 10,355 11,556 connect to build career skills and of the workforce will naturally affect knowledge our economy in many ways. This cou- 10,961 12,334 pled with the rate of growth in South 10,071 3. Support attainment of nation- Central Kentucky creates a talent 23,330 ally-portable industry credentials shortage that must be addressed. 21,068 23,298 and post-secondary courses to 14,608 18,236 20,934 LAUNCH student’s future career The demand crosses all of sectors, path creating unique opportunities for the 9,063 10,095 10,991 next generation of talent. LAUNCH: The Foundation is com- private funding to make our com- identify their interests and integrate mitted to ensuring a talent pipeline Building a solid foundation munity the first in the nation to put those with relevant work and real for continued growth of community for the future success of our Franklin-Covey’s principles of 7 world experiences. Ultimately, SCK success and sustainable economic Habits of Highly Effective People LAUNCH empowers all students to impact. community in all public schools in both school leverage their options upon gradua- districts. This model of leadership tion. SCK LAUNCH supports school ef- Since 2011 the Bowling Green Area empowers students with the skills forts to provide work-based learning Chamber Foundation (“Foundation”) they need in the 21st century. This IGNITE: The Chamber serves as the opportunities that engage student has been creating meaningful con- creates a point of differentiation that support structure for SCK LAUNCH career aspirations and teaches lead- nections to the world of work to posi- sets the foundation to increase the which is a partnership between the ership skills through the 7 Habits of tion all students in our community to quality of the workforce and grow our Foundation, Bowling Green Indepen- Highly Effective People. This begins lead their own future career path. community. dent School District, Warren County in Kindergarten and continues to As the fastest growing city in the Public Schools, Warren County Area develop through middle and high state, a qualified pipeline of talent is Building on this momentum, the Technology Center and local busi- school. This creates a human capital the key to sustaining the success of Foundation supported by the Cham- ness partners. The Collective Im- advantage. Bowling Green and Warren County. ber developed a collaborative pact approach inspires the powerful The powerful partnership between Bowling Green is the best place to work, play and live! As your community approach named South education and business partnership Gallup’s research indicates that our two school districts and our hometown utility, we are honored to provide water, electric, Central Kentucky Learning About necessary to create the talent pipe- a student who has a meaningful business partners provide students wastewater and commercial ber services to you each day. Unique and New Careers Here (SCK line for high-demand sectors to grow work-related experience before the opportunity to leverage career LAUNCH). This is an overarching our economy. This is accomplished graduation is more likely to persist options important to our high de- talent development strategy that through a common agenda, shared in the real-world. The goal of SCK mand sectors and to the continued begins at the earliest opportunity in momentum and mutually reinforcing LAUNCH is that 100% of students @bgmu bgmu.com success of our community. kindergarten and carries to gradu- activities. will graduate with career-related ation. It prepares students by pro- experience which will be directly @bgmunicipal 270-782-1200 In 2011, the Foundation led a capital viding opportunities to explore and INSPIRE: Our local school sys- applied to the local workforce oppor- campaign that raised $1.4 million in

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50 | EDUCATION EDUCATION | 51 than $30 million which will make Pond Elementary WCPS the most energy efficient School, Rock- Warren school district in the state of Ken- field Elementary tucky. The enhancements include the School, and War- following projects: ren Elementary School County • Full HVAC renovations at Green- wood High School, Warren Central • Web-based High School, Warren East High HVAC controls Public School, Warren Elementary School, renovations at 20 William H. Natcher Elementary buildings. This School, and Lost River Elementary will bring all Dis- Safety • Achievement • Opportunity Schools School trict facilities onto a singular Warren County Public Schools • Partial HVAC renovations at Bri- web-based con- With more than 17,000 students, the Warren opened its fifteenth elementary arwood Elementary School, Henry trols program County Public School District is among school in the fall of 2018. Jennings F. Moss Middle School, and Warren Rendering of Warren Central Dining Hall / Gym Addition Kentucky’s largest and most successful school County Aquatics Center • 520 KW of roof mounted solar Creek Elementary is the first school ted to ensuring safety, achievement systems. Embracing the concepts of the panels at Bristow, Jody Richards, in the state to integrate computer and opportunities for every student Leader in Me, WCPS is empowering students • Over 23,000 LED fixtures have Maintenance/Support Services, coding into the classroom curriculum and is routinely recognized across to become leaders in their schools and to take been installed throughout the Plano, Warren Elementary School, at every grade level. In addition to the Commonwealth as a high-per- charge of their futures. district and Jennings Creek Elementary its state-of-the-art design, the build- forming and progressive school School. The largest installation is ing upholds the district’s long-stand- district. ing commitment to energy efficiency • High efficiency plumbing up- the array on Jennings Creek Ele- WCPS is proud to be a model school district committed to ensuring grades at 15 schools throughout the mentary school, which will become and is the second Net-Zero School During the 2016-17 academic year, student safety, student opportunity, and student achievement. district the second net-zero facility in the in Warren County following the 2010 WCPS earned district-wide accred- district opening of Richardsville Elementary, itation from the Southern Associa- • Irrigation sub-metering at South which was the first of its kind in the tion of Colleges and Schools Council Warren High/Middle School and • Guaranteed energy and opera- state and nation. on Accreditation and School Im- Greenwood High School tional savings of $839,174 per year provement following an intense and (minimum savings) Aligning with that momentum, thorough review from the AdvancED • Electrical infrastructure upgrades WCPS has four Net-Zero Ready Accreditation Commission. schools (Bristow Elementary, Jody at Henry F. Moss Middle School, • Annual utility costs for WCPS Warren Central High School, South district will drop by 23% Richards Elementary, South Warren WCPS is composed of 15 elementa- Warren High/Middle School and Warren County Public Schools Middle and South Warren High) and ry schools, four middle schools and 303 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 Warren East High School Warren County Public Schools is the every building has an Energy Star four high schools, as well as several 270.781.5150 www.warrencountyschools.org state’s fourth largest school district, Label. Additionally, the district has alternative schools, including Light- • Roof replacement at Warren Ele- with approximately 2,500 employees /warrencountyschools @WarrenCoSchools entered into a Guaranteed Ener- house Academy, Beacon Academy, mentary School educating more than 17,000 students gy Savings Contract resulting in Jackson Academy and GEO Inter- from 35 countries who speak more construction upgrades totaling more national High School, the first of its • Window replacements at Rich than 89 languages. WCPS is commit- kind in Kentucky.

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• 218 Spacious Guestrooms • Seattle’s Best Coffee Shop & Hartland Café • Atrium Lounge • 40,000 square feet of meeting space • Adjoining the Sloan Convention Center • Complimentary Local Shuttle GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AUXILIARY GYM • Surrounded by the 18 holes of CrossWinds Golf Course WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOWLING GREEN, KY 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 Rendering of New Cumberland Trace Elementary Rendering of Greenwood Auxiliary Gym 52 | EDUCATION EDUCATION | 53 District has been known for excellence in academic programs and success on the athletic field. The district’s mission is to lead the way in education and encourage and recognize distinction in every field of human endeavor. For more information about the school district, visit www.bgreen.kyschools.us or call 270-746-2200.

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Wall Street Boling reen South Central P homebolinggreenhomesuitesbyhiltoncom Bowling Green Independent School District Kentucky’s population is expected to exceed 350,000 people within The Bowling Green Independent School District serves the next 15 years. Since the 1880s, Bowling Green over 4,300 students in preschool through 12th grade in Independent School District has eight schools: T. C. Cherry Elementary, Dishman McGin- nis Elementary, Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary, Potter been known for excellence in Gray Elementary, W. R. McNeill Elementary, Bowling Green Junior High, Bowling Green High School, and the academic programs and success Bowling Green Learning Center, the district’s alternative school. Approximately 60% of students qualify for free on the athletic field.” or reduced lunch, 48% are minority students, and 16% of students speak a language other than English as their first language.

Lease With Us! Bowling Green High School, the district’s largest school, is currently under construction. The current school, con- structed in 1970 will be replaced after two major phases, Three Springs Rd Boling reen scheduled for completion by August of 2023. Phase One, P to be completed by June 2020, adds approximately 90,000 HIExpresscom/Bolingreen gross square feet to the school with a two-story structure built from the existing school, around the pool area

toward Rockingham Lane. The first phase adds 80% of total classroom space for the project and includes the LEAD Academy, the Medical Arts Academy, English, math, social studies, science, special education, English language learners departments, as well as band, choir, and orchestra classrooms. A kitchen, located behind the arena is also included in phase one. Lease/build to own space Phase two of the project, which is scheduled to begin Trailer drop yards in the summer of 2020, will include classroom space for world languages, computer technology, art, business Over 1.2 million sq. ft. education, family and consumer science, as well as a

Acreage available 700-seat auditorium, auxiliary gym, and natatorium. Com- mon student spaces, a media center, and administrative Give us a call today! offices will also be added in Phase 2B, completing the new school. Contact David Easton for more information! [email protected] Wall Street Boling reen 270-842-8123 Since the 1880s, Bowling Green Independent School P Candleoodsuitescom/Bolingreen 54 | EDUCATION Daymar

Daymar College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career DID YOU KNOW College Bowling Green Edmonton Franklin Scottsville Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a An enduring member of Bowling national accrediting body recognized Green’s professional community, by the United States Department of Daymar College is poised to prosper. Education. Over the next 10 A Global Leader Opening in Bowling Green in 1988, As Daymar College adapts to an Delivering Innovative Draughons Junior College offered ever-changing market, so too will years, South Central Electrical Distribution programs in secretarial, accounting, Daymar grow its program offerings Kentucky Systems to the and other business disciplines. to train the professional population Auto Industry of Bowling Green. businesses will need As Daymar College to hire 168,000 new With this growth, Daymar College adapts to an continues its commitment to chang- employees to keep ever-changing ing lives…one person at a time. up with the growing Daymar College is located at 2421 economy and people Industrial Drive; for more informa- Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. market, so too will Corporate Oce tion, call 270-843-6750 or visit leaving the workforce. 1018 Ashley Street, Bowling Green, KY 42103 DaymarCollege.edu. Tel: 270.782.7397 Daymar grow its http://www.sewsus.com program offerings to train the professional population of Bowling Green. In 2010, Daymar College purchased Draughons Junior College and expanded their educational offerings to include bachelor-level programs. In November of 2018, Hussian College acquired Daymar College, growing WE to a group of seven campuses across the United States. This family of schools includes Hussian’s main ALWAYS campus in Philadelphia, five Daymar campuses, and the Studio School in DELIVER Los Angeles.

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56 | EDUCATION EDUCATION | 57 EADERSHIP should be selected for the program. Applications become available each BOWLING GREEN year in December and from the applications submitted, 32 individuals Leadership Bowling Green is an are chosen each year to participate annual leadership development and will be notified in February of program coordinated by the Bowling their acceptance into the program. Green Area Chamber of Commerce. All materials, meals and lodging are Launched in 1985, the program in- included in the $1,500 tuition fee. volves seven daylong sessions and For more information about Leader- two overnight retreats beginning ship Bowling Green, contact Katie with an orientation in March and Dykes at [email protected]. concluding at graduation in Novem- ber. Throughout the program, the class studies strengths and chal- DID YOU KNOW lenges of the community through lec- tures, group discussions, tours and role-playing activities, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of 3 out of every PLANNING Bowling Green and developing future leaders of the community. 4 people between ages 25-54 are Each Leadership Bowling Green AN class manages and completes a in the work force. EVENT? project that supports the Cham- ber’s SCK LAUNCH (South Central MEETINGS | CONFERENCES | WEDDINGS | PARTIES | SHOWS | & MORE Kentucky Learning About Unique and New Careers Here) initiative. SCK LAUNCH is a collaborative community approach that focuses WE CAN HELP on supporting our future graduates in their educational and professional careers.

Through an application process, local schools submit proposals that are reviewed by the Chamber and Leadership Bowling Green Chair. From those submitted, three proposals are presented to the class, who will then vote on which project to complete. Class members are responsible for supporting the project financially through in-kind donations For up-to-date rental rates and space availability, and sponsorships. contact Jackie Goldammer at 270-904-5017 Those interested in participating Lorem Ipsum or email [email protected] in Leadership Bowling Green must be Chamber partners through their www.theskypac.com business or at the individual level 601 College St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 and are required to submit an application for consideration, along with a letter of recommendation and Support is provided by the Kentucky Department of Tourism a personal statement on why they

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in sports ranging from softball and helps visitors and residents soccer to baseball and disc golf. plan their outings with an Each year, the Amateur Champi- event calendar, GPS-enabled Excellence in Tourism onships, the largest amateur disc directions and recommenda- golf tournament in the world, are tions for dining, shopping and held at a variety of Bowling Green attractions, based on inter- and Warren County parks. ests. We can also be found at VisitBGKY.com or @Visit- The CVB’s mission is to promote BGKY on Facebook, Twitter, our community as a visitor-friendly Instagram, and Pinterest. destination. We work in a variety of ways — from recruiting new Promoting and encourag- events to our area to advertising in ing people to visit Bowling national publications and gen- Green-Warren County is erating positive coverage of our a wonderful mission, and community. we love seeing the industry continuing to grow in our You may have already seen Bowl- community. ing Green in several publications, including American Road, Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Real Simple, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Kentucky Living, Kentucky Tourism continues to be a leading economic driver in upgrades. Monthly, and AAA Lifestyles, both the commonwealth of Kentucky and in Bowling as well as numerous digital Green-Warren County. Many of our visitors are adrenaline junkies who are outlets. drawn to the area by the sights and sounds of a car Bowling Green-Warren County is able to capitalize racing down a drag strip, around an oval track or along a Bowling Green-Warren on tourism being the third largest industry in the state road course. Events such as the Holley LS Fest and the County receives coverage because of its variety of attractions, dining, lodging, and Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals draw thousands of visitors around the state and across shopping that appeal to a diverse range of travelers — to the city each year. Top-notch facilities at Beech Bend the country as a result of the from families looking for affordable fun to motorsports Raceway Park and the National Corvette Museum’s Mo- work we do. We are regu- enthusiasts and so many more. torsports Park make Bowling Green a motorsports larly featured in such pub- playground. lications as Men’s Journal, Those visitors bring new dollars into our “over- MSN, Southern Living, Reader’s economy — overnight visitors spend, The National Corvette Museum turned Digest, and the Atlanta Jour- on average, $192.56 per day while in night visitors 25 in 2019, bringing thousands of visi- nal-Constitution. Bowling Green-Warren County, and spend, on average, tors to the area for both its anniver- those visiting for just the day expend sary celebration, as well as the sixth The CVB welcomes visitors about $73.26. $192.56 per day while National Corvette Caravan. to our main office at 352 Three in Bowling Green-War- Springs Road and in a kiosk “Tourist spending is vital to the Sports events continue to make inside the National Corvette economic health of a community ren County, and those their tourism mark on the region, as Museum. Our Visit Bowling because it brings in dollars earned visiting for just the well. Bowling Green has a partner- Green app is available through elsewhere but spent in our local ship with the Mid-South Conference iTunes and Google Play, and it businesses, and it saves the taxpayers day expend about to host many of its conference cham- money,” said Sherry Murphy, executive $73.26.” pionships, and the city has been home The true Hot Yoga director of the Bowling Green Area Con- to some NAIA championships, as well. studio of the mid-south vention & Visitors Bureau. “Our hospitality Bowling Green will host the Mid-South Con- community works hard to make Bowling Green-War- ference’s Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament ren County desirable to visitors, and we often get com- for the first time in the winter of 2020. pliments from tourists about the positive experiences they have when they come to town.” The Bowling Green Hot Rods unveiled renovations to the Bowling Green Ballpark in 2019, which included The hospitality industry continues to grow, with hun- new turf, a new scoreboard, a new walkway around the dreds of locally owned and chain restaurants available stadium, and upgrades to the Reinhart Clubhouse. The for visitors to choose from. Warren County has seen 11 team will host the 2020 Midwest League All-Star Game new hotels open over the last decade, while several oth- in June. ers have gone through major renovations and flagship Local parks are home to a variety of youth tournaments 730 Fairview Avenue, Suite C-2 • 270-793-0011• hotyogabg.com

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Serving the ten-county region and school day performances of touring beyond, the Southern Kentucky youth programs. Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) opened in 2012 and provides local SKyPAC’s varied spaces include the and touring arts performances and 1,743 seat Main Hall, 5,300 square exhibitions. These include Broadway foot Laura Goad Turner Charitable musicals, concerts across many Foundation Lobby, 2,600 square foot genres and styles, dance, comedy, Carol Wedge Studio Theatre, Main and more. SKyPAC’s mission, to Gallery, Wedge Education Gallery, provide exceptional artistic and edu- Lounge, rehearsal rooms, or other cational experiences by presenting, support spaces. Each of these areas producing, and exhibiting the high- offers unique rental opportunities est quality art, is achieved through for receptions, galas, conferences, providing experiences attractive to workshops, meetings, and more. a broad array of audiences and by working with schools and community Additionally, SKyPAC manages partners to provide more than 14,000 the Capitol Arts Center, an historic arts education experiences annually. theatre located on Fountain Square. The Capitol offers 743 seats for live Situated in the heart of Bowling music, film screenings, and movies Green, adjacent to Circus Square for all ages. The facility presents Park and Stadium Park Plaza, shows such as Lost River Sessions, SKyPAC is only two blocks from South Arts Film Series, Capitol Fountain Square. Local, region- Movie Nights, and other performanc- al, and national artists are part of es. Its Art Deco marquee is among ever-changing curated exhibits the most recognizable symbols of featured throughout SKyPAC’s mul- downtown Bowling Green. For more tiple galleries. Education programs information on SKyPAC’s important include summer camps, teacher work in education and entertainment, training, children and youth visual please visit theskypac.com or call 6920 LEWISBURG ROAD arts exhibits in the Children’s Gal- 270-904-5000. lery, in-school artist residencies, and

LOGAN-ALUMINUM.COM | 270-755-6000 ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION | 65 Wood Bending Mark Whitley From his passion for teaching the nuts and bolts of woodworking, Mark Whitley has an art for doing things the old way. Wood bending is an art. An art that is com- monly associated with Mark’s name. Crafting about a dozen commissioned pieces annually, he invests countless hours in each piece. My clients collect the furniture I create and come to art shows just to see a finished project I have spent the better half of the year refining. Mark grew up on a farm and his father, Charles Whitley, ran a local hardware store in the historic community of Smiths Grove. His father had a cabinet/woodworking shop on the farm. “I remember receiving a hammer and a tool kit for my sixth birthday- that’s when my journey to becoming a furniture artist began,” Whitley reminisces. When Mark was around 8 years old, his father quit the shop but left the tools, so that is where he spent after- noons and summertime. “The shop was fertile ground for projects and creativity,” Whitley smiled. At fifteen, his first wooden canoe was under construction, and at eighteen, his first kayak. College took Whitley to Cali- fornia, New Zealand, and on a five year road trip around America.

Mr. Jerry Baker saw Mark’s potential and challenged him. The pieces you see in the museum were not his first designs, they were much different. Mark was trying to make what he thought Mr. Baker wanted. “I went back to Mr. Baker and showed up with a whole new set of ideas,” Mark laughed. “I remember it was raining and cool, as I showed them to him he didn’t even have a chance to take his raincoat off and he said ‘yep that’s it’ and commissioned for the work.” Mr. Baker pushed Mark in commissioned pieces and that is what really launched his career. He realized the value of a process and bringing his creativity to the project is really what people wanted. “My clients collect the furniture I create and come to art shows just to see a finished project I have spent the better half of the year refining,” Mark said. LOUISVILLE  502.893.1875 Quality is important to Mark, he doesn’t want cheap, he LEXINGTON  859.402.8008 wants the best money can buy. Most of the time Mark comes across wood before he even knows what is going www.stengelhill.com to build. At one time wood was hard to find locally. He

66 | ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION | 67 would go to Pennsylvania or across Mark has always thought it was best the country to find the best wood. to share his knowledge, showing Then he discovered a few sources lo- his techniques and explaining how cally that have what he was needing. to get from one point to finished He received an award from the Tanne furniture. Using techniques from Foundation to build a space where he 200 years ago is something Mark can stockpile wood, let it dry and it does because it fits his philosophy. has been a game-changer for col- For years he has used the same lecting wood that will be used years techniques and curves on countless later in projects. pieces. “Through the years those curves have really created cohesion To be able to take a pile of boards or throughout my body of work and no- a log and see a beautiful set of chairs body would really notice unless they or tables come to life, is what it is look close. It gets along with each all about for Mark. When he works, other,” Mark reflects. “The process he visualizes his results and then has become much more stream- begins the process, showing up with lined,” he said. “I am just reimagin- fresh ideas to woodworking and making what I have already come up with ers. “I want to be the one that takes over the years.” furniture to a different sort of a place and could do things new and fresh,” Mark now has the opportunity to Mark said. teach students to make a chair he calls the “No. 6” because it took CLIENT: Atmos Energy him 6 iterations to get it tooled and Our roots JOB#: ATMO-15-999I remember refined. “This chair takes roughly 10 2015 Ad Resizes receiving a hours to make, even with the most here run deep. TRIM: 4.833"w x 6.5"h refined plan,” Whitley commented. LIVE: 4.833"w x 6.5"h BLEED: n/ahammer and a tool “I built this chair using darkwood COLOR: CMYK with a leather seat, that can fit in a We’ve been dedicated to serving our PUB: 2016kit South Centralfor Kentucky my sixth really fancy house.” Mark explains. communities for more than 100 years. Not just Chamber Magazine “Then, I turn around and take the CONTACT: with safe, reliable natural gas—but also Sarah McCullumbirthday- that’s same chair and use rope for the seat with our time. That’s why we volunteer to help [email protected] and it fits in a more eclectic studio.” 866-330-2422 charitable causes and provide for tax when my journey revenues that fuel local economies. RELEASE: 8/31/15 Restoration is a passion of Mark’s, PRINT DATE:to 1/1/16 becoming a It’s all part of being your natural gas company. but it’s hard work making some- furniture artist thing look 100 years old and original. Whitley has been commissioned to began. restore a new altar and other pieces for St. Joseph Catholic Church locally.

Whitley’s business and craft has been mastered over the last two decades, with original pieces in every corner of the country. “My goal for the future would be to do more work locally, so I can take care of the client better,” said Whitley. To see more Mark Whitley Studio designs visit, mwhitley.com, follow his work on social media @mark- whitleystudio, or email him at [email protected].

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Palmer Warren County Water District Independence Bank TriStar Greenview Regional WKU Continuing & Professional Sue Parrigin Individual Partner Hospital Development DELO City of Bowling Green J. Christopher Thorn Eric Walker, 2020 Chairman Ashley Reynolds Clay Pendleton Jody Richards Graves-Gilbert Clinic U.S. Bank BB&T South Central Kentucky Kids on the Block Individual Partners Heather Rogers Claudia Russell Jana Sublett 2020 CHAMBER BOARD Southcentral Kentucky Community Coldwell Banker - Legacy Real CASA of South Central KY Andy Barker Bill Borders Mike Buckentin & Technical College Houchens Insurance Group Landmark Financial Advisors Logan Aluminum, Inc. Estate Group Pearl Taylor Mary Vitale Ron Bunch Timothy Caboni Jean Cherry Marty Travis Individual Partners SKY Property Management Bowling Green Area Chamber of Western Kentucky University Med Center Health Crown Services Staffing Monica Wardlow Commerce Tamara Vogler Greg Waltrip German American Bank Steve Davis John Dix Roddy Grimes BB&T Morris Promotional Specialties Steve Davis, Crye*Leike Executive Warren County Water District Stewart-Richey Construction, Inc Bruce Wilkerson Nick Williams Mike Wilson John Higgins Mark Iverson Tim Kanaly City of Bowling Green Vid Monster Productions, LLC State Senator Mike Wilson Bluegrass Supply Chain Services Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Gary Force Honda / Acura David Wiseman Tony Wi t t y Jessica Yonts Travis Keller Todd Matthews Julie Milam Individual Partner Wells Fargo Advisors Yonts + Co Independence Bank Scott, Murphy & Daniel, LLC WNKY-TV Amy Milliken Phillip Neal David Pinchuk Warren County Attorney Southcentral Kentucky Community Mariah’s Restaurant 1 REGION 10 COUNTIES & Technical College Brett Reynolds Michael Sherrod Mike Simpson English, Lucas, Priest, & Owsley, TriStar Greenview Regional Chandler Property Management INFINITE OPPORTUNITY LLP Hospital Kim Thomas J. Christopher Thorn Eric Walker German American Bank Graves-Gilbert Clinic U.S. Bank Monica Wardlow Regina Webb Ed Whitehead German American Bank Regina Webb Salon & Spa Individual Partner Bruce Wilkerson City of Bowling Green CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Janette Boehman Joe Corcoran Joe Davis WBKO-TV Individual Partner Gerald Printing Lisa Dunn Destini Eaton Ann Elliott U.S. Bank Individual Partner Crye*Leike Executive Realty Vickie Elrod Dan Harbison Clark Hayden Carr, Riggs & Engram, LLC Farmers National Bank Lockshield Partners 1002-ED Michele Humphrey Julie Huntsman Romanza Johnson American Bank & Trust Company Afni Individual Partner SouthCentralKy.com 72 | INDEX ARCHITECTS Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare CATERING Industrial Electrical Contractors EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES 945 U.S. 31-W By-Pass Aramark / WKU Catering 121 Vanderbilt Court Bowling Green Independent Kelly Services Sewell and Sewell Architects, PLLC Bowling Green, KY 42101 PO Box 51566 School District 270-781-9339 2710 Nashville Road, Suite 115 996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B4 [email protected] 2355 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42102-5866 Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-393-8466 1211 Center St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Bowling Green, KY 42103 www.bowlinggreenleemyles.com 270-842-2906 270-745-5242 [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-904-3388 www.kellyservices.us [email protected] Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare specializes in transmis- www.iecbg.com 270-746-2200 www.sewellarchitects.com sion repair and rebuilding and can also handle most of your Combined with our event planning services and professional [email protected] catering, our services are second-to-none. www.b-g.k12.ky.us As a global leader in providing workforce solutions, Kelly general auto care needs. ASE and AAA certified and BBB Commercial and industrial electrical contractor Services, Inc. offers comprehensive outsourcing and consult- An architectural firm specializing in commercial, industrial accredited. specializing in automated building control system in- Building on a tradition of excellence, Bowling Green Schools ing services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, and residential design. Our mission is to provide top-quality temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. architectural design, and clients seek us out for our high stallations and automation integration installations. lead the way in education for all. The district serves students We can solve any of your electrical needs for your in five elementary schools, one middle school, one high standards of service. AUTOMATION DESIGN Crown Services Staffing educational, retail, medical, industrial, and worship school and one secondary alternative school. Follow BGISD CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS on twitter.com/bgisd and facebook.com/bgcityschools.com. Stengel Hill Architecture LPR Automation facilities. Holland, Inc. 1051 Bryant Way, Suite 202 Southcentral Kentucky Bowling Green, KY 42103 613 W. Main St. 7705 Russellville Road 270-936-7212 Louisville, KY 40202 1260 Campbell Lane, Suite 300 P.O. 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The College also offers diplomas and certificates in Arnold Consulting Engineering Services, systems as well as providing outsourced engineering 2335 Barren River Road for Kentucky and Indiana. 2945 Smallhouse Road more than 30 program areas as well as Workforce Solutions Inc. assistance. P.O. Box 2520 Bowling Green, KY 42104 Training for business and industry and Adult Education and Bowling Green, KY 42102 270-842-0004 Literacy instruction. 270-781-9944 1136 South Park Drive [email protected] BUILDERS & MATERIALS www.scottmurphydaniel.com P.O. Box 1338 www.masseyspringsseniorliving.com COUNTRY CLUBS Warren County Bowling Green, KY 42101 • Design/Build Construction • Complete Engineering/Ar- Board of Education 270-780-9445 Massey Springs provides assisted living, independent living Gemini Homes, Inc. 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Bowling Green Metalforming is a “World Class manufacturer [email protected] Thai Yoga therapy, licensed massage therapist and www.socu.com When you choose Koorsen to protect what you hold of automotive frame and chassis systems, primarily selling a salt cave for health, wellness and management of Lyons Service Company dear, you get superior equipment and service. You get to OEMs of cars and light trucks. Located in Canada and the Service One, a full-service financial institution, has savings stress. peace of mind. United States.” 1535 Memphis Junction Road Bowling Green’s largest hotel recently completed a $7.5 and checking accounts as well as Mortgages, Auto Loans, Bowling Green, KY 42101 million dollar renovation! Featuring 218 spacious guestrooms Credit Cards, Student Loans and Business Loans. 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Repair of process chillers and broilers. www.constellium.com Hot Yoga utilizes yoga postures, deep breathing and con- Serving the industrial, commercial, school and health care markets. trolled movement in a heated/humidified studio with purified Constellium is a global leader in developing and air for health and relaxation. Hot Yoga is much more than a manufacturing advanced aluminum products, pri- workout — much more than just yoga. The ULTIMATE fitness experience! marily to the aerospace, automotive and packaging markets.

76 | INDEX INDEX | 77 Fruit of the Loom NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ORAL SURGEON REAL ESTATE - TITLE Nat’s Outdoor Sports Bowling Green Municipal Utilities One Fruit of the Loom Drive Contractors Licensing Board of BG-WC Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Summit Title Company, LLC 1121 Wilkinson Trace P.O. Box 90015 Bowling Green, KY 42103 801 Center St. Bowling Green, KY 42102 Associates 2501 Crossings Boulevard, Suite 102 270-842-6211 P.O. Box 10300 270-781-6400 1141 State Street, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 421014 [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42102 www.fruit.com PO Box 1268 1938 Lyda Avenue 270-782-6906 www.natsoutdoor.com 270-782-4378 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1268 www.SummitTitleCompany.com www.bgmu.com Fruit of the Loom, Inc., is a global manufacturer and marketer Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-781-3530 Established in 1973, Nat’s Outdoor Sports is the premier Out- of apparel and athletic goods. Brands include Vanity Fair 270-783-0064 door Retailer in this area. Nat’s carries your favorite apparel [email protected] Summit Title Company provides residential and commercial Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is your hometown utility, intimates, Fruit of the Loom, Spalding, and Russell Athletic, [email protected] closings, deed transfers, title searches, title insurance and and equipment from The North Face, Patagonia, Trek, South- providing water, wastewater treatment, electric and commer- among others. An independent, wholly owned subsidiary of www.bgky.org/contractorslicensing.htm www.southernkyoralsurgery.com more. Fast, reliable closings and superior customer service … ern Tide, Yeti, Chaco, Brighton, Columbia and many more. cial high-speed data services to your community. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Summit Title … exceeding your expectations The Bowling Green-Warren County Contractors Li- The leading resource for patients in need of dental Nutrition Center Health Food Store Bowling Green Municipal Henkel Corporation censing Board prescribes and regulates construction implants, extractions and oral surgery services. Utilities - Electric Division activity according to current ordinances and laws, 385 Southwood Court 715 U.S. 31-W By-Pass and furnishes contracting licenses for individuals, RECYCLING CENTERS Bowling Green, KY 42101 Bowling Green, KY 42101 801 Center St. 270-793-5400 partnerships, and corporations. Southern Recycling 270-846-1882 P.O. Box 10300 www.henkel.com PHYSICAL THERAPY http://www.nutritioncenter4.com/ Bowling Green, KY 42102 www.Facebook.com/nutritioncenter4 270-782-4378 Community Ventures 63 N. Graham Street www.bgmu.com Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands & technolo- Associates in Pediatric Therapy Bowling Green, KY 42101 The area’s premier health food store, featuring top-selling gies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty 270-781-3265 1450 N Broadway name-brand supplements and food as well as local products. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is your hometown utility, Care and Adhesive Technologies. 1053 Lovers Lane, Suite B www.southernrecycling.com Lexington, KY 40505 Locally owned and operated with knowledgeable, friendly providing water, wastewater treatment, electric and commer- Bowling Green, KY 42104 859-231-0054 staff. Certified Natural Health Professional on site. cial high-speed data services to your community. Logan Aluminum 502-633-1007 Keeping our communities cleaner and reducing waste while [email protected] [email protected] teaching the next generation the value of recycling for a Southern Outdoor Furniture www.cvky.org cleaner home, cleaner community. Southern Recycling spe- Tennessee Valley Authority 6920 Lewisburg Road www.kidtherapy.org PO Box 3000 cializes in peddler to large industrial recycling; we are a full We help individuals own homes, start businesses, service recycling company serving Kentucky, Tennessee and 45 Montgomery Road 6045 Russellville Road Russellville, KY 42276 APT provides therapy services for children with Bowling Green, KY 42101-7319 and live in vibrant communities. the surrounding states. Providing a conscious community Auburn, KY 42206 270-755-6000 special needs in multiple locations. with a curbside recycling program; plus our dedicated logis- 270-542-7223 270-846-7040 [email protected] tics team strives to make your company’s scrap management [email protected] Phoenix Rising KY [email protected] www.tva.com www.logan-aluminum.com goals a success. www.southernoutdoorfurniture.com 1000 Roselawn Way Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a federal corporation, Logan Aluminum is a leading manufacturer of flat POOLS/SPA/PATIO FURNITURE PO Box 50830 A full-service furniture store, including a wide the nation’s largest public power provider, a steward of the rolled aluminum sheet, primarily for use in the bever- Tennessee River basin, a national center for environmental Bowling Green, KY 42102 Aqua Land Pool RESTAURANTS selection of premier patio products and high quality age can market. Spa & Patio handcrafted indoor furniture for every room inside research, and an economic development agency for parts of 973-937-7759 seven states. [email protected] Mariah’s the home. LORD Corporation 1260 Campbell Lane, Suite 100 www.phoenixrisingky.org Warren County Water District Bowling Green, KY 42104-1061 Stadium Park Plaza SpeedWash Car Wash 2800 Pioneer Drive 270-842-8981 360 E. Eighth Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42101-4053 Connecting survivors of trafficking or exploitation [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42101 523 U.S. 31W Bypass 270-781-5440 with resources, educating the community about www.aqualandfun.com 270-846-0020 120 River Place Avenue P.O. Box 10180 [email protected] domestic sex trafficking and the commercial sexual [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42101 Bowling Green, KY 42102 www.lord.com exploitation of children, providing safe spaces for Aqua Land Pool, Spa & Patio has been South Central Ken- www.mariahs.com 270-282-7174 270-842-0052 tucky’s premier dealer of premium pools and spas for over 25 www.warrenwater.com those receiving services, and developing preventa- [email protected] At LORD Corporation we transform innovative ideas years. YOUR FUN IS OUR BUSINESS. • POOLS • Hot Tubs • Donatos www.speedwashusa.com into value for the customer. Our facility in Bowling Green tive education sessions, professional development Grills • Patio Furniture Warren Water - Providing high quality water service and produces high-quality elastomeric assemblies that manage training, and recovery materials. reliable wastewater services to more than 28,000 customers shock, vibration, noise and motion for equipment and the 861 Fairview Avenue Cutting edge technology allowing our customers to throughout Warren County. Value Water, Value our Future transportation industries. Potter Children’s Home & Bowling Green, KY 42101 receive the best wash in town for the lowest price 270-715-5111 Family Ministries REAL ESTATE around. Machined Ceramics, Inc. [email protected] Ann Elliott, CRS, GRI, Realtor 2350 Nashville Road www.donatos.com 629 Graham St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Crye*Leike Executive Realty VIDEO PRODUCTION Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-3038 Our pizza is edge-to-edge awesomeness. Subs, SECURITY SYSTEMS 270-781-0512 Fax: 270-782-2465 1278 Campbell Lane wings and salads also offered. We cater and deliver! Vid Monster Productions [email protected] [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42104 AAA Systems, Inc. www.machinedceramics.com 270-202-3041 www.potterministries.org 719 Chestnut Street [email protected] 1101 Shive Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 Machined Ceramics is a precision ceramic machining facility. Celebrating More Than 100 Years Helping Children} RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Bowling Green, KY 42103-8032 Industrial ceramics are used for a wide range of industries, in- Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries have been Let experience make the difference. I am a Real Estate Pro- 270-842-1443 270-681-7810 cluding manufacturing, communications, aerospace, medical serving at-risk children and single-parent families since 1914. fessional, a WKU graduate and have been actively involved MAC’S Restaurant Equipment [email protected] [email protected] and automotive applications. Please visit our website, www.potterministries.org, for further in service and leadership roles in community organizations, www.AAAsystems.com www.vidmonsterproductions.com information about Potter Children’s Home. having received numerous community and real estate awards. 200 Commerce St. Specializing in the design, sales and installation of security, Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Sytems, Inc. Franklin, KY 42134 bank and communications equipment. We carry the following Video production, branding, web design, graphic Steve Davis - Crye*Leike 270-586-4540 Sunrise Children’s Services products: Security and Fire alarms, CCTV, Access control, design, photography. 1018 Ashley St. Executive Realty Fax: 270-586-8707 Bowling Green, KY 42102 Telephones, Data and Fiber Cabling, Safes, ATM’s, Drive-up 270-782-7397 941 Lehman Avenue, Suite 106 units, Vaults, Depositories, Bullet resistant glass and much 1278 Campbell Lane Providing new and used restaurant equipment and supply [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42103 more Bowling Green, KY 42104 solutions. www.sewsus.com 270-796-3132 VISITOR INFORMATION 270-779-7234 [email protected] [email protected] Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier Bowling Green Area Convention www.sunrise.org www.SteveDavisOnline.com RETAIL of automotive electrical distribution systems, components UTILITIES & Visitors Bureau and electronics and has been delivering innovative solutions Batteries + Bulbs Buying and selling your home in today’s market requires an to the auto industry for over a quarter of a century. Providing care and love for hurting families and Atmos Energy experienced agent with current market knowledge, high-tech 352 Three Springs Road children through Christ centered ministries. 1150 U.S. 31-W By-Pass skills, and an overall integrity you expect! Call Steve today!! Bowling Green, KY 42104 Trace Die Cast, Inc. Bowling Green, KY 42101 2850 Russellville Road 270-782-0800 270-393-8880 Bowling Green, KY 42101 [email protected] Jane Parrott 270-901-1703 140 Graham Ave. [email protected] www.visitbgky.com [email protected] Bowling Green, KY 42101 OPTOMETRISTS RE/MAX Real Estate Executives www.batteriesplus.com

270-781-0049 Your starting line for fun in Bowling Green! Staffed infor- Love and Warden Eye Care Atmos Energy is recognized as one of the most efficient and [email protected] 2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 101 • Huge Selection of Duracell® Ultra Batteries & Bulbs • mation center with maps and brochures. Certified Kentucky Bowling Green, KY 42104 Installation While You Wait (Most Models) • FREE Battery reliable natural gas companies in Kentucky. Our emphasis on Crafted Retailer featuring handmade gifts, jewelry, souvenirs www.tracediecast.com 1256 Campbell Lane, 270-792-7334 Testing • Business Accounts Welcome • Battery & Light Bulb customer service is one of the primary reasons over 170,000 and more. Convention services available including welcome Destiny Place Suite 106 [email protected] Recycling • Hours of Operation - Mon.-Fri. customers in 37 counties are satisfied natural gas customers bags. Trace Die Cast, Inc. offers technology-driven high-pressure Bowling Green, KY 42104 www.janeparrot.com today. die casting solutions for the global automotive industry. 270-796-6021 www.loveandwardeneyecare.com With a bird’s eye view of Bowling Green, I will be able to

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