June 2018 | Volume Xxvi, Issue Vi

BUSINESS FOCUS \\\ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | JUNE 2018 | VOLUME XXVI, ISSUE VI

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: CLX Recognized Among Top Economic Development Agencies Register Now for August 27th Business on the Green Event Applications for 2018-19 Leadership Central KY Program Due June 15 Boise Leadership Visit Recap

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 4-5 US Equestrian Breaks Ground on New Headquarters 2016 Chamber CLX Recognized Among Top Economic Dev. Agencies of the Year E.D. Division Welcomes New Research Director E.D. Team Attends KAED’s Collaboration Conference Business Focus is published once a month for a total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, EVENTS: KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 6-11 Register Now for August 27th Business on the Green 2018 Chair of the Board: Chile/Argentina International Trip is Sept. 15-26 Karen Hill Boise Leadership Visit Recap with Photos Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer Hilton Lexington Downtown Hosts Business Link Baptist Health Lexington Apply Now for 2018 Salute to Small Business Awards Publisher: Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO CONNECT: Commerce Lexington Inc. 12-15 Leadership Central KY Class Explores Clark County Editor: Mark E. Turner 2018-19 Leadership Central KY Applications Available Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing Leadership Lexington Equine Day Session Recap Mail Service: SouthEast Printing & Mailing AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Greg Brown, C-Forward Service, LLC (2610 Palumbo Drive) Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Member Personnel Announcements & Awards Subscriptions are available for $12 and are in - cluded as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing - ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky.

POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to WHAT 2 WATCH 4 Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - Register Now for August 27th International Trip Heads to tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or Business on the Green Presented Chile & Argentina [email protected], and an account executive will contact you . by Unified Trust Company September 15 - 26 Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile - stones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Per - sonnel news might include promotions, ad - ditions, awards and milestones, recognitions 2018 Salute to Small Business Applications for 2018-19 and certifications and/or appointments. In - formation is published only as space per - Award Applications are Available Leadership Central Kentucky mits. Now, Due by Friday, June 22nd Program Due by June 15th

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ///

A C OLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE BLUEGRASS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (BBDP)

SUBMITTED BY CLX E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION : G INA GREATHOUSE , H ANNAH CRUMRINE , K IMBERLY ROSSETTI & R YAN KAFFENBERGER

Photos Courtesy of Taylor Pence, US Equestrian. US Equestrian Breaks Ground on New Headquarters at Ky. Horse Park On May 11th, US Equestrian held a groundbreaking ceremony for its tive director; Regina Stivers, interim Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, new 35,000-square-foot headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park. US Arts, and Heritage Cabinet; and Bob Quick, President and CEO, Com - Equestrian is the National Governing Body of the equestrian sport in merce Lexington Inc. The new building will house approximately 140 the United States. At the ceremony, remarks were made by Bill Mo - employees and be completed in the fall of 2019. Congratulations US roney, US Equestrian CEO; Laura Prewitt, Kentucky Horse Park execu - Equestrian!

Commerce Lexington Inc. Recognized Among Top Economic Development Agencies in the U.S. by Site Selection Site Selection magazine recently released its annual rankings of the Top Investment Promotion Agencies, which appeared in its May 2018 issue. There are 5,000-plus economic development agencies in the U.S., and Commerce Lexington Inc. was one of only fifteen economic devel - opment organizations to be presented with the Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development, which recognizes national/re - gional economic development offices that were the most successful in attracting capital investment projects in 2017. “This award is not only a testament to the professionalism and ef - fective leadership of Gina Greathouse and her team, but it also recog - nizes the hard work of so many people and businesses throughout our community who assist our team and provide great service to companies relocating or expanding here,” said Bob Quick, Commerce Lexington Inc. president and CEO. “Here in Lexington, it is a true collaborative ef - fort when it comes to economic development, and without our partners at the City of Lexington and University of Kentucky, we wouldn’t be as successful.” The award is named in honor of Site Selection’s founding publisher H. McKinley “Mac” Conway.

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Economic Development Division Welcomes New Research Director The Commerce Lexington Inc. economic develop - ment division is excited to welcome Ryan Kaffen - berger as its new Research Director. Before joining our team, Ryan served as a graduate research assis - tant, while he completed his Master’s degree at the University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. Previously, he held various roles within both small and large nonprofits that include grant writing and monitoring and evaluation respon - sibilities. Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree in Eco - nomics from the University of Kentucky. He will be a RYAN valuable asset to our organization and our economic KAFFENBERGER development efforts. CLX E.D. Team Attends KAED’s Collaboration Conference in May 2018 By The Numbers: In 2018, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Development Division has The Commerce Lexington Inc. economic development team attended responded to calls from the following: the Collaboration Conference for the Kentucky Association for Eco - New Business: 48 new prospects interested in finding a new location nomic Developers (KAED) in Lexington in mid-May. KAED is a mem - or expanding bership organization for economic development groups, utilities, and service providers in the state. The conference serves as great profes - Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Companies: 17 companies sional development, as well as an opportunity to network with several with potential expansions in Lexington site selection consultants. Client Visits: 11 Existing Business Visits: 44

JUNE 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 EVENTS: BUSINESS ON THE GREEN ///

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SEPTEMBER 15-26, 2018 Experience the Best of Chile & Argentina During CLX International Trip For the eighth consecutive year, Commerce Lex - ington Inc. is pleased offer a unique international travel opportunity for its members and the general public. Commerce Lexington’s International Trip Se - ries has taken groups to China, Cuba, Vietnam/Cambodia, Dubai, Croatia, Sicily, and South Africa. In 2018, CLX will offer yet another at - tractive destination, which will enable travelers to take part in this popular group travel experience. Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering with Aventura World by Central Holidays West for a 10- day, 9-night trip to Chile and Argentina from Sep - tember 15-26, 2018 . Revel in the energy and enthusiasm of Chile and Argentina on this journey from Santiago to Iguassu Falls. Visit Santiago de Chile, a truly cosmopolitan city with its colonial charm, neoclassical plazas and stylish neighbor - hoods. Wind through the country lanes of the Mendoza region and be enchanted with its vineyards, winer - ies, mineral waters springs and breathtaking Andes, Canyon and Valley views. Explore Buenos Aires, called the Paris of South America, with its cafes, tango shows, restaurants, colonial sites and great shopping. Finally, discover the majestic Iguassu Falls, the most magnificent waterfalls in the world! REGISTRATION: Departing from Miami, the cost for this once-in-a- lifetime trip is $4,699 per person (double occu - pancy) for CLX members, $4,799 per person (double occupancy) for non-members, and includes hotels, most meals, day trips, and airfare from Miami. For more information on the itinerary or reg - istration options, visit www.commercelexington.com/argentina-chile- 2018.html or contact Lynda Bebrowsky at lbe - [email protected] .

JUNE 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS: LEADERSHIP VISIT RECAP ///

Bluegrass Delegation Studies Boise, Idaho During 2018 Leadership Visit In early May, Commerce Lexington Inc. and Basque Block. PRESENTED BY many of its key community leaders and business Morning sessions on day two (May 9th) were fol - professionals embarked on the organization’s an - lowed by elective Learn-at-Lunch opportunities in nual Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & the afternoon covering public policy, diversity and Trust Co. About 180 people participated in the trip inclusion, and developing and retaining emerging to Boise, Idaho to study the area’s successes and talent, as well as Discover Boise options that in - OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR : challenges in the hopes of further enhancing the cluded a bike tour, arts and culture walking tour, and Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph Bluegrass Region. a look at Boise’s sports economy with a visit to Boise East, part of KentuckyOne Health The Lexington delegation began the visit to Boise State University’s Bronco Stadium. On the final day on May 8th at JUMP with an idea-generating ses - of the trip (May 10th), the group heard from Boise PLATINUM SPONSORS : sion. The group also heard from Boise Metro Cham - State University President Dr. Robert Kustra (former Baptist Health Lexington ber of Commerce President Bill Connors, as well as President of Eastern Kentucky University), followed Kentucky Utilities Co. a session entitled “What Makes Boise Cool.” An by a wrap-up session to reflect on what participants MCM CPAs & Advisors evening reception was held downtown on The saw, heard and experienced in Boise. The McBrayer Law Firm Stites & Harbison, PLLC Unified Trust Company WesBanco

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CHARGING STATION SPONSOR : Friends of Coal The Leadership Visit to Boise began with a session called “Imagine If...” at a creative space called JUMP, which stands for Jack’s Urban Meeting Place. (Photo by Bill Straus Photography)

ABOVE LEFT: Mike Francis, Megan Stoll and Mike Ballantyne talked about what makes Boise cool at JUMP; CENTER: LaToi Mayo (Littler Mendelson) and Coun - cilmember Angela Evans networking at JUMP; RIGHT: The Opening Night Reception featured traditional Basque dancers. (Photos by Bill Straus Photography)

ABOVE LEFT: Boise Mayor David Bieter; ABOVE CENTER: Boise State University President Dr. Robert Kustra (former President at EKU); RIGHT: One of six elective opportunities on day two featured a bike tour around Boise. (First 2 Photos by Bill Straus Photography; Bike Tour photo submitted)

8 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2018 \\\ EVENTS: BUSINESS LINK

TUESDAY , J UNE 5 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | H ILTON LEXINGTON DOWNTOWN (369 W EST VINE ST.) Hilton Lexington Downtown Hosts Next Business Link After-Hours Event

for Business Link events on-line at www.Com - Limited exhibit space is available at this Business SPONSORED BY merceLexington.com . If registering online, pick Link for Commerce Lexington Inc. members only. up your beverage ticket at the registration table. The cost to exhibit is $175. Contact Liz Bennett at PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN [email protected] to reserve FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS . your exhibit space.

Kick off your summer networking in style at the next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link sponsored and hosted by the Hilton Lexington Downtown (369 West Vine Street) on Tuesday, June 5 , from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event will enable you to build your client base and connect with other business professionals, browse our member exhibitors, and enjoy great food and drink. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the great service and hospitality from the staff at the Hilton Lexington Downtown, and find out more about the amenities and features of this signature downtown hotel. TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non- members (payable at the door). Members of Lex - ington Forum can also attend for CLX member rate of $5 per person. You can also pre-register

Alzheimer’s Association is Nonprofit Spotlight at Next Business Link The next Commerce Lexington Inc. Busi - ness Link networking event on Tuesday, June 5 , from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Lexington Downtown will feature the Alzheimer’s Association as our nonprofit spotlight organization. The Greater Ken - tucky / Southern Indiana Chapter is one of over 70 Alzheimer's Association chapters serving communities across the United States. The organization works on a global, national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Find more on-line at www.alz.org/kyin .

JUNE 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 EVENTS: SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS ///

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 2018 S ALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARD APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY , J UNE 22 Apply Now for Salute to Small Business Awards Presented by Forcht Bank

PRESENTED BY Commerce Lexington Inc. began honoring the con - DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION: tributions that small businesses have on our economy Those interested in applying for the 2018 Salute to in 1986, and since that very first Salute to Small Busi - Small Business Awards can download a detailed ap - ness, the impact of small businesses on the global plication at www.commercelexington.com . Applica - economy has become greater than ever before. In tions must be submitted to Commerce Lexington Inc. fact, small business owners have accounted for more by Friday, June 22, 2018 . of the job growth in our country over the last decade than large companies. THE SELECTION PROCESS: Commerce Lexington recently reformatted its Small business award applicants are judged and win - Salute to Small Business Awards program, adding ners are selected for each of the eight categories. The more and better defined award categories, more in - names of the category winners are released about a clusiveness among the small business community, PLATINUM SPONSOR : month prior to the Salute to Small Business Awards and the opportunity for state and national recognition. Community Trust Bank Luncheon presented by Forcht Bank to be held on Friday, These changes brought great success to the program, September 7 , at the Hilton Lexington Downtown. GOLD SPONSORS : with a significant increase in the number of small busi - nesses applying for awards. Central Bank & Trust Co. MORE RECOGNITION/VISIBILITY: H-L Media (Lexington Herald- The Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Leader & Kentucky.com) ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS: Year is then selected from the category winners and announced at the awards luncheon. The Small Busi - Kentucky Utilities Co. Businesses must be active members of Commerce Lexington Inc., and must have completed three (3) or ness of the Year then has the opportunity to apply for Windstream Communications more full years of operation and have fewer than 100 state and national recognition through the U.S. Small employees. Small businesses can apply for more than Business Administration with the assistance of the TOAST TO THE WINNERS HOST : Bluegrass Small Business Development Center. Ad - Barney Miller’s one award category, but can be a finalist for ONLY one category. LIST OF AWARD CATEGORIES APPEARS ditionally, award winners in each category are provided with exhibit space prior to the Salute to Small Busi - SILVER SPONSORS : ON PAGE 11 . ness Awards Luncheon so they can show off their Bluegrass Community & products and services. Technical College Cumberland Valley National Bank Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance FRIDAY , S EPTEMBER 7 | N OON - 1:30 P.M. | H ILTON LEXINGTON DOWNTOWN LM Communications Broadcast Media Group Forcht Bank Presents 2018 Salute to Small Business MCM CPAs & Advisors Republic Bank Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 7th TravelHost of the Bluegrass During the Salute to Small Business Awards Lunch - WUKY 91.3FM eon presented by Forcht Bank on Friday, September 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Lexington SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS : Downtown (369 W. Vine St.), we’ll recognize our Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc. community’s top small businesses in variety of cat -

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DOWNLOAD A SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS AWARD APPLICATION AT www.commercelexington.com/salute-to-small-business.html Salute to Small Business Award Categories; Deadline is June 22, 2018 GREEN INITIATIVE AWARD NONPROFIT AWARD BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARD Company must display movement toward the To be considered for this award, the organi - The Business Success Award recognizes a implementation of green initiatives. The busi - zation must highlight its services, fundraising business that doesn't fall into one of the ness would have to demonstrate what they efforts, its impact and return-on-investment, other award categories. This is your oppor - have done to go "green" to quality for this ability to inspire and engage volunteers, max - tunity to put your company's operations, award. Criteria includes written policies, imizing its output and reach to a wide variety products and services, growth, and response goals and metrics for green practices, provi - of groups and people within the community. to adversity up against the "best of the best." sion or use of alternative energy and/or en - Tell us about the unique aspects of your busi - ergy efficient products or services, or produce ness, such as enhanced services for cus - or manufacture a green product or service. MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD tomers, workplace flexibility initiatives, As a business or organization, being green The Minority Business Award recognizes an logistics adjustments, and/or expansion ef - means finding environmentally-friendly ways ethnically-owned member business, which is forts. to do business and/or encouraging employee defined by Commerce Lexington Inc. as a participation in sustainable business prac - business that is 51-percent owned, operated tices that have a significant and positive im - & controlled by a person within the following YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD pact on the company and/or the community. racial and ethnic groups: African American; To be considered a young entrepreneur, the Hispanic American; or Asian American. Tell individual must serve as a majority owner us about the unique aspects of your busi - and operate or bear principal responsibility INNOVATION AWARD ness, such as enhanced services for cus - for operating a small business with at least a Company must have demonstrated ability in tomers, workplace flexibility initiatives, three-year track record, and who will not have adopting and utilizing technology to directly logistics adjustments, and/or expansion ef - reached the age of 35 by June 1, 2018. Evi - increase productivity, efficiency, revenue forts. dence of success as measured by sales and and/or profits. Additional criteria include in - profits, increased employment opportunities formed decision-making process around created by the nominee's business, develop - technology adoption, strategic implementa - PHOENIX AWARD ment and/or utilization of innovative or cre - tion and ability to measure results of utiliza - Phoenix awards are given to those individuals ative business methods and demonstrated tion. This award is your chance to "wow" us (business owners, volunteers and public of - entrepreneurial potential necessary for long- with an innovative practice that your com - ficials) whose efforts and contributions have term business success and economic growth. pany has implemented in the past year in re - enabled their businesses or communities to sponse to the changes in the economy. recover successfully from a disaster, natural, Provide an example of a new product, service, economic or manmade. Company must have business process or system; quantify its endured a uniquely challenging circumstance growth; and explain how this innovation re - or natural disaster and successfully emerged sulted in reduced expenses or increased op - from it stronger and poised for growth in eration efficiency for your company. order to qualify for this award.

LEGACY AWARD Businesses eligible for this award include companies that have been in business for 25- plus years, multi-generational businesses, and past Small Business Celebration award winners. The award recognizes staying power, longevity, the ability to adjust to the changing economic climate, and company growth.

JUNE 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 CONNECT: LEADERSHIP CENTRAL KENTUCKY ///

RECAP BY SHELBY M. C ALVIN , T HRIVENT FINANCIAL Leadership Central Ky. Class Explores, Studies Winchester & Clark County Leadership Central Kentucky class members began PRESENTED BY Clark County Day at the well-known Ale-8-One bottling plant. J.L. Wainscott began distilling water in 1902 and in 1906, he introduced Roxa-Kola, a popular rival to the cola drinks available then. This quickly became a hit in the community, and he understood just how important the community was, so he asked people at the Clark County Fair in 1926 for name recommendations. That PLATINUM SPONSOR is where the “latest thing in soft drinks,” Ale-8-One, came from. Currently, Fielding Rogers is the CEO. He is the great-great nephew of J.L. Wainscott. We finished our time at Ale-8-One listening to Ellen McGeeney (COO) share how the company is expanding the brand. Ale-8-One recently released a cherry-flavored drink and smaller bottles (7 ounces). GOLD SPONSOR : Next, we visited Cooperative Solar, where we were Kentucky American Water greeted by external affairs manager, Nick Comer. Coop - erative Solar is a solar farm made up of 60 acres and SILVER SPONSORS : 32,300 solar panels. The coop is comprised of 16 coops of bison began in high school. After feeding the bison, we met Brandon at a smaller pen where he showed us Ale-8-One in Kentucky, making up 25-percent of the total popula - a three-day old bison. Brandon truly shows his passion Kentucky Bank tion. It is member-owned, and is not-for-profit. A beautiful bus ride then led us to Folley Farms, with and energy around making his farm successful. Our last trip of the day was to a small pub downtown BOOK SPONSOR : a lunch catered by Pilot View Market and prayer facili - where we discussed the book “Start with Why” by Simon CV Sciences tated by Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner. After a beautiful lunch, we toured the grounds and listened to owner Sinek, who writes, if your good at “stuff” and know your “why,” you can be great at that stuff. Each student DAY SPONSORS : Laura Freeman speak about the history and current shared what they learned. It proved how powerful it truly Kentucky Bank goals of the farm. Laura’s Lean Beef was derived from is to understand your “why” and how to apply it to your Winchester-Clark County Freeman after taking over the farm and was later sold to Kroger. personal and professional life. Chamber of Commerce After Folley Farm, the class went to Blackfish Bison Ranch, where owner Brandon Hampton shared some facts before we fed the buffalos. We learned that his love Applications Available for 2018-19 Leadership Central Kentucky Program Applications are now available for the 2018-19 Leadership Cen - tral Kentucky program, which is designed to educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region's communi - ties; create awareness and understanding of how each county's actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citi - zens connected across institutions and county lines. This regional leadership development program runs from August 2018 to May 2019. For more information, contact Amy Carrington at (859) 226-1610 or acarrington@Commerce Lexington.com. Access an application at www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com . The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 15, 2018 .

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RECAP BY CHERYL EDMONDSON , I MMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Equine Day Provides First-Hand Look at Horse Industry

“Without a doubt Equine Day was one of my fa - vorite days, as we experienced a wide variety of as - PRESENTED BY pects of the horse industry in Lexington,” said Cheryl a i

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Ryan Mayan, Director of Auctioneers for Keeneland, t o who shared several stories of various horse sales and h P their buyer - some making better investments than ing to see first-hand the excellent state-of-the-art med - others. ical care provided. From intensive care unit for new - PLATINUM SPONSORS Next, we visited Carriage Station Farm, specializing borns to orthopedic surgeries performed and in training for horse competitions, boarding & cross everything in between, the class was able to witness country riding. Wally, the English bulldog, quickly re - a variety of services provided. ceived lots of attention and is in contention for class The day ended with a tour of the Kentucky Horse mascot. Park and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, a non - Later at Godolphin Farm, the group toured the profit organization which provides therapeutic and farm and experienced the behind-the-scenes aspects other services for all ages. Whether from a business, of horse breeding within the stallion industry. Back therapeutic opportunities, or a love of the horse itself, on the bus, our class traveled to Hagyard Equine Mahan Multimedia Lexington can be proud of the impact it has as “The Where Light Meets Story™ Medical Institute. Never really grasping the medical Horse Capital of the World.” care involved with the horse industry, it was fascinat -

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\\\ AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT Greg Brown, Director - Central Region, C-Forward

401 W. M AIN ST., S UITE 201, L EXINGTON , KY 40507 | [email protected]

ABOUT GREG BROWN: A native of Morehead, Kentucky, Award, the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award, and the Greg moved to Lexington 15 years ago. After a long career at U.S. Chamber's Free Enterprise Honor. a Fortune 100 company, he was convinced by long-time friend and C-Forward owner to open the company’s Lexington office HIS ROLE AT C-FORWARD: Greg’s main job responsibilities in 2014. He said, “The Bluegrass is a great place to live with include managing the Lexington office, marketing, sales, and so many activities and opportunities.” presenting security training to his client’s employees, which are included for C-Forward’s managed service clients. ABOUT C-FORWARD: Started by Brent Cooper nearly 20 years ago, C-Forward focuses on being a complete IT department HIS FAVORITE CLX EVENT: Greg said, “I have really enjoyed that provides personal, proactive and reliable service to small the @330 Series events over the last few years. Most of the businesses with 10 to 150 employees. This rapidly-growing IT @330 topics have helped me market and grow my business GREG BROWN company has been recognized with several awards, including thanks to some great presenters.” C-FORWARD the Cincinnati Chamber's Small Business Excellence Award, the Northern Kentucky Chamber's Small Business Success

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JUNE 2018 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ///

NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . M EMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 19 THROUGH MAY 18, 2018

Advance U Cash, Inc. Lexington, KY 40509 Holiday Inn Lexington Hamburg Roberts Health Foods Financial Services Phone: (859) 523-4003 Hotels/Motels Natural & Organic Food Store Main Contact: Teresa Dement www.cadencelexington.com Main Contact: Marty Holtzleiter Main Contact: Sybil Skinner 4997 Houston Road 1976 Justice Drive 1020 Industry Road, Suite 10 Florence, KY 41042 Crossroads Community Church Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: (859) 746-2274 Churches Phone: (859) 687-7008 Phone: (859) 253-0012 www.Advanceucash.com Main Contact: Mark Stecher www.holidayinn.com/lexmw www.robertshealthfoods.com 4128 Todds Rd., Lexington, KY 40509 Auto Sports Collision Care Inc. Phone: (513) 731-7400 Kentucky Equine Education Project Scott County Public Library Auto Body Repair & Paint www.crossroads.net/andover/ (KEEP) Libraries Main Contact: Warren Palmer Equine Associations Main Contact: Patti Burnside 251 Industry Pkwy. CSS Wellness Main Contact: Elisabeth Jensen 104 South Bradford Lane Nicholasville, KY 40356 Health & Wellness 2650 Richmond Road, Suite 200 Georgetown, KY 40324 Phone: (859) 885-4016 Main Contact: Brian Leggett Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (502) 863-3566 3051 Richmond Road Phone: (859) 259-0007 www.scottpublib.org BaronHR Family of Staffing Companies Lexington, KY 40509 www.horseswork.com Employment Services Phone: (601) 527-6107 Sedona Taphouse Main Contact: Nancy Whitaker www.csswellness.com Longwood Antique Woods Restaurants 148 W Tiverton Way, Suite 130 Construction Supplies Main Contact: Eric Farber Lexington, KY 40503 Edward Jones Growth Team / Main Contact: George Gatewood 3600 Palomar Centre Drive Phone: (859) 300-6102 Lenora T. Trachsel 1555 Delaware Avenue, Suite 3 Lexington, KY 40513 www.baronhr.com Financial Planning Consultants Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: (859) 221-5500 Main Contact: Lenora Trachsel Phone: (859) 233-2268 http://sedonataphouse.com CADENCE Studio Cycling + Fitness 401 Boston Square www.longwoodantiquewoods.com Health & Wellness Georgetown, KY 40324 Taylor Made Farm Main Contact: Julia Buchanan Phone: (502) 863-2057 Montgomery Inn BnB Horse Farms 163 Old Todds Road, Suite 115 www.edwardjones.com Bed & Breakfasts Main Contact: Laura Richard Main Contact: Pam Matthews 2765 Union Mill Road 270 Montgomery Avenue Nicholasville, KY 40356 Versailles, KY 40383 Phone: (859) 885-3345 Phone: (859) 251-4103 www.taylormadefarm.com www.montgomeryinnbnb.com Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center Nationwide Insurance: Parsons & Health & Wellness Howard Insurance Group Main Contact: Manika Musgrove Insurance 2537 Larkin Road Main Contact: Ashley Kovaleski Lexington, KY 40503 401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 130 Phone: (859) 545-0043 Lexington, KY 40503 www.tonydelkcenter.com Phone: (859) 276-1234 https://agency.nationwide.com/tim- Transcend Credit Union hamilton-2-in-lexington-ky/our-agency Credit Unions Main Contact: Christine Wiley Pluris Capital, LLC 2549 Regency Road, Suite 105 Real Estate Lexington, KY 40503 Main Contact: Matthew Willinger Phone: (800) 292-9490 6103 Baylor Court www.transcendcu.com Louisville, KY 40222 Phone: (502) 609-1767 World of Beer Restaurants Race Street Riders Main Contact: Lauren Brown Non-Profit Organizations 122 Marion, Suite 150 Main Contact: Brittany Thompson Lexington, KY 40517 308 Memory Lane Phone: (859) 919-2060 Lexington, KY 40502 www.worldofbeer.com/lexington Phone: (859) 494-5118 www.racestreetriders.wixsite.com/ rsrinc

14 BUSINESS FOCUS JUNE 2018 \\\ MEMBER PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bates Security, LLC was recognized among Kentucky’s Best Bets 2017. Dean Dorton joined with The Lane Report and supporting sponsor BIM CLX Names New Director of Events & Programs Group to recognize the distinct and esteemed companies that are impacting Kentucky’s Commerce Lexington Inc. has named Angela Carlos as its director economic development. The list was based on of events and programs. An Owensboro native and graduate of several factors, including revenue figures for the the University of Kentucky, Carlos previously worked for the last three years, employee investment, re- American Diabetes Association over the past seven years. Angela investment in the company, and other also worked in a similar position for Commerce Lexington Inc. achievements. back in the early 2000’s and is excited to be back in the role of managing a variety of events like Annual Dinner, SPOTLIGHT, Billings Law Firm, PLLC , announced that Zach Leadership Visit, Business on the Green, Salute to Small Cato joined the firm as an associate attorney, Business, and many more. Contact Angela Carlos at (859) 226- focusing on real estate, business, and commercial 1608 or [email protected] . litigation. ANGELA CARLOS

Cumberland Valley National Bank announced several key staff additions and promotions within its Central Kentucky markets. Larry Forester has Fowler Bell PLLC announced the election of Labor Cabinet Deputy Secretary Mike Nemes been named as Fayette County Market President. attorney Taft McKinstry as the 2018-20 Secretary of recently presented Sargent and Greenleaf in Wayne Short joined the bank as a mortgage loan the Board of Directors of the American College of Nicholasville with a Governor’s Safety and Health specialist in the Madison County market. David Bankruptcy. The newly-elected leadership was Award, recognizing the company’s 1,101,029 Snyder is now a loan officer in the Fayette County voted in at the college’s recent annual meeting production hours worked without a lost-time market, and Ward Stokes has been named Laurel held this spring in Washington, D.C. The incident by employees. An American-owned County Market President. American College of Bankruptcy is an honorary company since 1865, Sargent and Greenleaf is a public service association of bankruptcy and manufacturer of high-security locks. Dean Dorton announced several recent additions insolvency professionals who are invited to join as to the firm, including Jordan Martin as an office Fellows based on a proven record of the highest Shriners Hospitals for Children has been named services specialist, Tiffany Smith and Chris Davis standards of professionalism plus service to the 2018 Health Nonprofit Brand of the Year, based on as associates in accounting and financial profession and their communities. the Harris Poll EquiTrend® Equity Score. In outsourcing, and Dawn Lenzini as manager of addition, Shriners Hospitals ranked Highest in accounting and financial outsourcing. JRA Architects announced the addition of two new Trust in its category. The annual survey of brand members to its Lexington office, including Joshua equity, now in its 30th year, compares the brand Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has advanced six spots in Ives , AIA, as architect and project manager, and health of thousands of brands from hundreds of the 2018 Am Law 200, ranking 123 among Shelby Carpenter , emerging professional. categories, including eight for nonprofit America’s top revenue-grossing law firms. The Am organizations, based on consumer responses. Law 200 list, compiled by ALM Intelligence, reflects Keller Williams Bluegrass announced the following These responses measure a range of knowledge financial, headcount and diversity information new agents: Joyce Ward , Manuel Reyes , Brandon and connections, including familiarity, quality gathered through outreach to approximately 400 and Evan Robinson , Alan Stenzel , Karen Angelucci , social and environmental impact, brand law firms across the country. The 2018 list is based Naomi Allen , Kindra Thomas , Zack Gross , Shelby momentum and attachment, and trust, that on data reported from the 2017 fiscal year, Lightfoot , Ty Walters , Brad Horn , Shannon Sell , Jim indicate the health and strength of a brand. including gross revenue and revenue per lawyer. and Char McCurn , and Brandi Rogers . Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomed Derek First Security Bank: Jordin Tolle has been named Keller Williams Greater Lexington welcomed the Halliburton as chief operating officer. He will as banking center managing, responsible for following new agents: Santana Davis, Kim oversee the day-to-day operations and financial managing banking centers on Sir Barton Way and Denison, Nathan Ebbets, Kennedy Konshak, Zeljko management of the firm. Ruccio Way. Tim Richardson has been named as Pekez, Sarah Weber , and Tiffany Welch . vice president, commercial banking officer, The Webb Companies announced the promotions working with small business and commercial NAI Isaac Commercial Properties welcomed Ian of Nick Schwendeman , CPM Emeritus, to clients at the Ruccio Way Banking Center. Scott as a member of the company’s Property executive vice president of asset management and Management Department. As the maintenance Carter Miller , CPM, to senior vice president of Fowler Bell PLLC announced the selection of coordinator, he facilitates the management and leasing and asset management. attorney Guy R. Colson as the 2018 recipient of the completion of maintenance projects, oversees Fayette County Bar Association’s Henry T. Duncan vendor relationships, ensures all tenant Award, which honors a member of the association maintenance requests are addressed and resolved, and manages regularly scheduled inspections for SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: who has made an outstanding contribution to the Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes, community. The award is presented to an attorney the companies managed portfolio. additions, or promotions for Business Focus to whose integrity and professional conduct serves [email protected] . Information to exemplify the high ethical and professional standards that benefit the community. is published in the order received & as space permits.

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\\\ COMMERCE LEXINGTON: UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 2018: JULY 2018: Business Link sponsored and hosted by Hilton Lexington Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed in observance of the 5 Downtown (369 W. Vine St.), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9 4 Fourth of July holiday.

Leadership Lexington co-presented by Child Care Council of Bluegrass Region’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented by 14 Ky./McGregor & Associates, Inc. : Graduation Day. 11-12 Columbia Gas of Kentucky .

Applications are due for the 2018-19 Leadership Central New Member Luncheon presented by Windstream 15 Kentucky program . - SEE PAGE 12 19 Communications , 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room. Applications are due for 2018 Salute to Small Business Awards 22 presented by Forcht Bank . - SEE PAGES 10-11 AUGUST 2018: 5 Across pitch contest, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Awesome Inc. (348 Business Link hosted and sponsored by Lexmark International, 27 East Main Street; Cost: $5 per person. 7 Inc. (740 W. New Circle Road), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Business on the Green presented by Unified Trust Company at 27 Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa (1800 Newtown Pike), Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Tee time at 12:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 6