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& SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY 2020 MAGAZINE & SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY MAGAZINE | 2020 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 111 Cosma Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 | p: 270-901-1555 | f: 270-901-1391 Submit Resumes at : [email protected] Please visit magna.com for more information bowling green_ad.indd 3 8/6/2018 3:14:57 PM BOWLING GREEN & SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY MAGAZINE A Word From the Chamber 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 follow- ing 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 manufac- turers 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 locat- ed 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 culti- vating an enhanced quality of life, SKyPAC is proud to offer the people of this com- munity 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 profession- al 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.