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KansasHere City We Come!

Leadership Visit May 13-15 | Register Now Emerging Leader Scholarship Apps Due March 13th

Inside This Issue: Photo Courtesy of KC Chamber Second Annual EMERGE Conference is Thursday, March 5th

Spring Opportunity Exchange Event is March 26th Featuring Stacey Wade

Kentucky Legislative Session Update

2015 Annual Dinner Recap www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS March 2015: Volume XXIII, Issue III

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 4-5 STAT: Average Weekly Wages Improving, But at Slow Rate Lexington’s Global Game Jam Helping to Grow Industry Next Venture Club Meeting Features Student Pitch Competition Spring Opportunity Exchange Event is March 26th 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, PUBLIC POLICY: KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 6 Legislative Update: 2015 Kentucky Legislative Session Nears End 2015 Chair of the Board: Herb Miller, President EVENTS: Columbia Gas of Kentucky 8-13 @330 Series: Helping Businesses Navigate Tough Times Publisher: The Club at Spindletop Hall Hosts Next Business Link Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO 2015 Annual Dinner Recap with Photos by Bill Straus Commerce Lexington Inc. Emerging Leader Apps for K.C. Trip Due by March 13th Second Annual EMERGE Conference is March 5th Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing 14-19 GET CONNECTED: Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide Subscriptions are available for $12 and are SKO’s Bill Lear to Chair 2015 Winner’s Circle included as a direct benefit of Commerce Leadership Development Program Recaps Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Ambassador Spotlight: Monica King (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington, Kentucky. Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Member Personnel Announcements & Awards POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. WHAT 2 WATCH 4 Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, contact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an account executive will contact you. Emerging Leader Scholarship Columbia Gas of Kentucky Applications Due March 13th for Presents Spring Opportunity Personnel Updates Kansas City Leadership Visit Exchange Event March 26th Submit your company’s awards and milestones or personnel changes and additions to [email protected]. Personnel news might include promotions, additions, awards and milestones, recogni- tions and certifications and/or appoint- ments. Information is published only as space permits. @330 Series Event: Helping The Club at Spindletop Hall, UK Businesses Be Prepared for Federal Credit Union Co-Sponsor Adversity, Navigate Tough Times Business Link on April 16th

2 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. TOP INVESTORS 2015

COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. DIAMOND INVESTORS (AS OF 02-12-2015)

Alltech Anthem Blue Cross & Baptist Health BB&T Bingham Greenebaum Central Bank & Trust Co. Columbia Gas of Community Trust Bank Deirdre Lyons Blue Shield Lexington Heath Campbell Doll LLP Luther Deaton Jr. Kentucky Larry Jones Director, Corporate Kennan Wethington William G. Sisson Regional President Job D. Turner, III Chairman, President & Herb Miller President Image and Project Regional Vice President President/CEO Partner, Lexington CEO President Management Office

Fifth Third Bank Forcht Bank Humana Kentucky Keeneland Association Kentucky American Kentucky Community Kentucky Eagle, Inc. Kentucky Employers’ Mike Ash Tucker Ballinger Jennifer Willis Bill Thomason Water & Technical College Ann Bakhaus Mutual Insurance President President Market President President/CEO Cheryl Norton System (KCTCS) President Jon Stewart President Dr. Jay K. Box President & CEO President

KentuckyOne KU Lexington-Bluegrass City of Lexington Lexington Industrial Lexmark McBrayer, PNC Bank R.J. Corman Railroad Health a PPL Company Association of Jim Gray Foundation International, Inc. McGinnis, Leslie & John Gohmann Group Sue Downs David Freibert Realtors Mayor Robert Trimble Paul Rooke Kirkland, PLLC Regional President Craig King Interim President, Director of External Larry Freels Dir., Distribution Chairman & CEO James H. Frazier, III President Saint Joseph Affairs President Operations, Managing Partner Hospital Kentucky Utilities Co.

Stites & Harbison, Stoll Keenon Toyota Motor UK HealthCare University of U.S. Bank VisitLEX Windstream Wyatt, Tarrant & Your Community PLLC Ogden, PLLC Manufacturing, Dr. Michael Karpf Kentucky Laura Boison Mary Quinn Communications Combs, LLP Bank Kenneth R. Sagan William M. Lear, Jr. Kentucky, Inc. Executive VP for Dr. Eli Capilouto Market President Ramer Barry Bishop J. Mark Burton Jeff Koonce Member Managing Wil James Health Affairs President President & CEO Region VP, Partner-in-Charge Central Kentucky Director President Operations Market President DIAMOND INVESTORS: Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes member businesses investing $20,000 or greater annually in overall activities, including the Full Stride economic development campaign, membership dues, and event sponsorships.

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY: Gina Greathouse, Hannah Huggins & Kimberly Rossetti, CLX Economic Development Division

Stat of the Month: Average Weekly Wages Improving, But at a Slow Rate

Weekly wages in the Lexington area are improving very slowly. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, average weekly wages fell from approximately $778 to a low of $722 in August 2013. Since that time, wages have recov- ered to approximately $746. Nearby metro areas and the nation did not see as large of declines in average wages and have stabilized at higher levels than in the Lexington metro area. The stagnancy of the recovery in Lexington’s metro area wages is largely in response to slower growth in the higher-paying manufacturing sector. Despite the fact that the many local manufacturing facilities are expanding, it is likely to have only a short-term impact on wage growth as much investment and retooling is focused on using automation and robotics.

Lexington’s Global Game Jam Helps Grow the Game Development Industry Lexington’s Global Game Jam took place January 23rd through the 25th and was hosted by RunJumpDev. This event serves to grow the game and technology industry in Lexington through the cooperation of the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership and Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Over a 48-hour period, twenty-four developers came together to produce seven unique games with the theme “What Do We Do Now?” RunJumpDev’s site is a part of the larger Global Game Jam community, which itself had a record-breaking year with 28,837 registered participants across 518 jam sites in 78 countries. This year, Kentucky had three jam sites, including the RunJumpDev site, showing a marked growth in the development of Kentucky games.

March 18th Venture Club Meeting Features By The Numbers: Pitch Competition for Student Entrepreneurs In 2015, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Development Division has responded to calls Join the Lexington Venture Club for its together student teams, who are developing from the following: next meeting on March 18th, from 11:30 business and commercialization plans to a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency create new business ventures. New Business: 11 new prospects interested in Lexington. The University of Kentucky’s Von See some of the best and brightest entre- finding a new location or expanding operations Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship and the preneurs from the region. Come cheer on Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Lexington Office of the Kentucky Innovation and vote for your favorite team. The Companies: 3 companies with potential Network have partnered with UK’s Gatton Lexington Venture Club will award a $1,000 expansions in Lexington College of Business & Economics MBA pro- prize to the best team/idea. The cost to Client Visits: 3 gram, iNET, and other colleges and universi- attend is $35 per person. Register on-line at Existing Business Visits: 32 ties across the Commonwealth to bring https://2015marchlvc.eventbrite.com.

4 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | CLARION HOTEL (1950 NEWTOWN PIKE) Spring Opportunity Exchange is March 26th Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Spring Opportunity Exchange pre- PRESENTED BY: sented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky will feature great networking and interaction for minority- owned and small businesses in the Lexington community. Stacey Wade, founder of NIMBUS, will address participants at the event. NIMBUS is a fully-integrated cre- STACEY WADE GOLD SPONSOR: ative agency focused on the ideolo- Republic Services of KY, LLC gy of creating great work that is inclusive to a growing multi-cultural market. Stacey’s client list includes many SILVER SPONSOR: top brands such as Toyota, MTV Networks, Vectren, WUKY 91.3 FM Monster Headphones, Conjure Cognac, Soul Headphones by Ludacris and more. From dynamic design and brand identity to fully-integrated and innovative mar- Medical Device keting strategies, his results are achieved through a bal- and Manufacturing ance of creative energy and strategic thinking. Tradeshow TO REGISTER: The Spring Opportunity Exchange will take place on Commerce Lexington Inc. participated in the Thursday, March 26, at the Clarion Hotel (1950 annual Medical Device & Manufacturing Newtown Pike) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Cost is $10 for CLX (MDM) tradeshow February 10 – 12 in members, and $15 for potential members. Please RSVP Anaheim. We partner with LG&E and to Lauren Gross at [email protected]. Kentucky Utilities, who hosts the booth at the show. Many Kentucky communities also participate in the event. This tradeshow is MINORITY BUSINESS PROGRAM SPONSORS: well-known for being the event that offers Blue Grass Airport | Community Trust Bank | Fifth Third Bank | The Hartford | direct access to the companies with the lat- Lexmark International, Inc. | LG&E-KU | PNC Bank | Sanders-Brown Center on Aging | est products and cutting-edge technologies in the world of medical design and manufac- University of Kentucky | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | turing, a strategic target of Commerce Windstream Communications Lexington Inc.

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY

Ky. Legislative Session Update: CLX Continues to Track Numerous Bills On February 4, Commerce Lexington Inc. hosted its annual Central Kentucky Legislative Reception presented by Time Warner Cable for state lawmakers at the Governor's Mansion. The event provided the opportunity for more than 100 key business and community leaders from throughout the region to interact and discuss policy issues with state legislators. During lunch, Lt. Governor Crit Luallen (pictured at right), Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins (D-Sandy Hook) provided attendees with remarks about the key issues for the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly. Nearly 690 bills have been filed for consideration during this 30-day short session. Although we are following a number of issues on behalf our members this session, some of top priority policy issues for Commerce Lexington include: addressing the state’s heroin epidemic, modernizing telecommunications law to enable more investment in new broadband nies won’t even consider Kentucky because we aren’t a Right-to-Work state. technologies, creating a framework for the use of public private partner- Despite passing out of the Senate, the bill died in the House Labor commit- ships, and improving Kentucky’s workforce investment system. tee. However, many local governments across the state are passing local Commerce Lexington has also been an advocate for House Bill 1 – the Right-to-Work ordinances. Legal challenges are pending on these local ordi- local option sales proposal (LIFT). The bill would amend Kentucky’s nances. Constitution to allow local governments the ability to enact a local option Other bills important to Lexington include HB 298 authorizing state sales tax, not to exceed 1%, for specific projects subject to local voter refer- bonding for the construction of a new research building on UK’s campus endum. Once the project is complete, the tax would sunset. This policy and HB 134 allowing pari-mutuel tax exemptions for Keeneland during the change would provide local communities like Lexington with more local live Breeders' Cup races. This is a re-enactment of legislation previously pro- control over economic investment opportunities. The bill passed the vided to Churchill Downs, and it would only be applicable when the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. At the time of printing, Breeders' Cup is held in Kentucky. the bill awaits consideration in the Senate. As the session draws to a close, the fate of a number of key issues For the second year in a row, the House passed legislation (House Bill remains uncertain – such as a proposal to stabilize the state’s road fund (SB 2) – mainly on party lines – to raise the state's minimum wage from $7.25 29) to ensure much needed revenue for Kentucky’s infrastructure. The state to $10.10 per hour over a three-year period. The legislation includes a sub- Transportation Cabinet estimated a loss of nearly $130 million as tax on jective pay equity provisions that may increase employer lawsuits. This gasoline dropped more than four cents a gallon at the start of 2015. measure is opposed by Commerce Lexington because of its negative effect Commerce Lexington will continue to monitor legislation on behalf of on many employers. At the time of print, the measure isn’t expected to pass our members in Frankfort. A more in-depth session wrap-up will be provid- the Republican-controlled Senate. ed in next month’s Business Focus. The Senate’s priority bill (Senate Bill 1) was aimed at making Kentucky a Right-to-Work state – meaning employees would have the right to choose FOR MORE INFORMATION: whether or not to join a union. For a number of years, Commerce Lexington If you have questions or would like more information about Commerce has advocated for this public policy to enhance economic development Lexington's public policy efforts, contact Andi Johnson at (859) 226-1614 opportunities. Site selection consultants estimate that one-third of compa- or [email protected].

6 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN STREET - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM) Being Prepared for Adversity Can Help Any Business Navigate Tough Times

Every business, whether small or PRESENTED BY: ABOUT THE SPEAKER: large, at some point experiences a situ- A a 1980 graduate of Morehead State ation with a customer, product, or per- University, Rick Hesterberg is manager haps a change in the economic climate of external affairs/community relations that has a profound impact. Navigating for Toyota Motor Manufacturing & through the tough times can be difficult, Engineering North America, based in but with careful planning, businesses Georgetown. He joined Toyota in 1994. can come out stronger on the other Hesterberg’s responsibilities include side. The automotive industry has seen community and media relations, execu- some of its most turbulent times over RICK tive support, speechwriting and the the last four to five years, but it contin- HESTERBERG TMMK Visitor Center and Tour Program. GOLD SPONSORS ues to be one of the most resilient in the Hesterberg currently serves as a board LexiDan Foods, LLC/Waffle House face of adversity and a changing economy. member for the YMCA of Central Kentucky TravelHost of the Bluegrass During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. (Metropolitan Board), the Georgetown/Scott University of Kentucky's Gatton @330 Series event presented by Manpower of County Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of College of Business & Economics Central Kentucky on Tuesday, March 10, from 3:30 TMMK’s Executive Diversity Leadership Council. Windstream Communications - 5:00 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room, Toyota’s Rick Hesterberg will discuss how the automotive industry and specifi- ABOUT THE @330 SERIES: BEVERAGE SPONSOR cally Toyota have responded to the challenging These events provide a topical presentation that Lynn Imaging and Monster Color economy. Regardless of what industry you repre- is relevant to the success of small business own- sent or the size of your company, every business ers and business professionals. They also allow is vulnerable and needs to be prepared for the members the opportunity to discuss ideas, share tough times. best practices, and work through challenges. HOW TO REGISTER: The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington Inc. members at no charge. However, please register prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or [email protected].

Women Leading Kentucky Networking Roundtables Continue March 12th Although sold out at press time, the Women Leading Kentucky Networking Roundtable event originally scheduled for February 18 with Dr. Susan E. Stone (Frontier Nursing University) was changed to Wednesday, March 4, in Lexington at Sal’s Chophouse from noon to 1:30 p.m. The remaining Winter Roundtable schedule is as follows: March 12 (Lexington): Rufus Friday, Publisher, Lexington Herald Leader; and April 7 (Frankfort): Kathy Stein, Fayette Circuit Court Judge. Registration, networking, and exhibitors always start at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Lexington location is Sal’s Chophouse (3373 Tates Creek Road), while April’s Frankfort location is at Kentucky State University Research & Demonstration Farm (1525 Mills Lane). Regsitration information is available on-line at www.womenleadingky.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | THE CLUB AT SPINDLETOP HALL (3414 IRON WORKS PIKE) Help Your Business Blossom by Networking at Springtime Business Link Commerce Lexington Inc. provides you with the perfect Springtime opportunity to cultivate new business leads and grow your client base through its Business Link CO-SPONSORED BY: after-hours networking event. On Thursday, April 16, The Club at Spindletop Hall and the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union are co-sponsoring the Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Club at Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike). Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and other business professionals, while you browse the many exhibitors and learn more about the great amenities of The Club at Spindletop Hall and the services of the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union. TO ATTEND: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non- members (payable at the door). ON-LINE REGISTRATION: You can also pre-register for Business Link events on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. Online registration closes the day before the event. As always, you may still pay at the door. If registering online, pick up your beverage ticket at the registration table on the evening of the event. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. EXHIBIT SPACE: Limited exhibit space is available at this Business Link for Commerce Lexington Inc. members only. The cost to exhibit is $175. Contact Liz Bennett at [email protected] to reserve your exhibit space.

Spotlight Organization at April Business Link is the Lexington Forum The next Business Link event on Thursday, April 16, at The Club at Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike) will spotlight the Lexington Forum, which promotes the healthy discussion and analysis of community and regional issues, hosts conversations to bring differing points of view into the open, and strives to provide an open platform and maintain a position of neutrality on all topics presented. Find out more about this organization at www.lexingtonforum.org.

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 ANNUAL DINNER

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PLATINUM SPONSORS Community Trust Bank KU a PPL Company Lexmark International, Inc. PNC EVENT DESIGN SPONSOR: Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph East, a part of KentuckyOne Health RECEPTION SPONSOR: Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP VIDEO SPONSOR: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky GOLD SPONSORS: Beam Cincinnati Insurance Company Ingersoll Rand Kentucky American Water MCM LLP Powell-Walton-Milward, a division of J. Smith Lanier & Co. Stites & Harbison, PLLC University of Kentucky SILVER SPONSORS: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Congleton-Hacker Co. Kentucky Community & Technical College System R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC Your Community Bank ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Co. BRONZE SPONSORS: Anderson Communities Blue Grass Airport Fifth Third Bank Humana Hurst Business Supply & Furniture Solutions Lexington Clinic The Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass UBS Financial Services Windstream Communications AWARD SPONSORS: Barr, Anderson & Roberts, PSC Frost Brown Todd LLC Manpower of Central Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC TOP ROW: (L to R) Ron Borkowski and Daryl Love at the pre-dinner Reception; Emcee Glenn L Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC Percussion Ensemble. 2ND ROW: (L to R) CLX President & CEO Bob Quick (left) and James Frazie INVITATION & PROGRAM DESIGN SPONSOR: Eric Hauck (center) with the Volunteer of the Year Award; KEMI President & CEO Jon Stewart made r Stablemate Creative LLC (Manpower) presented Erica Radhakrishnan (center) of Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists & Animal Em Award; Mark Wiemer (center) of Your Community Bank was presented with the Ambassador of the Ye INVITATION & PROGRAM PRINT SPONSOR: Todd LLC). BOTTOM ROW: Bob Quick (far left) with members of the CLX Local Option Task Force gr PrintLEX The group included Herb Miller, Danny Murphy, Carla Blanton, Paula Hanson, Ken Sagan, Bill Lear, (Photos by Bill Straus Photography)

10 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 Photos by Bill Straus Photography ANNUAL DINNER

Great Night, Great Crowd for 2015 Annual Dinner Presented by KEMI About 1,000 business professionals, community and regional leaders, addressed the crowd. Several awards were presented to recognize out- and elected officials were in attendance at the 2015 Commerce Lexington standing community leaders and volunteers, such as the Commerce Inc. Annual Dinner presented by Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance at Lexington Inc. Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Leadership Lexington Center on Thursday, February 5. This event gave a look back at Lexington Adult and Youth Distinguished Leaders, the Public Policy 2014, highlighted some of the key goals of the organization, and recognized Advocate of the Year, and the W.T. Young Lifetime Achievement Award. Commerce Lexington’s most involved members, volunteers, and community leaders. Watch the Annual Dinner On-line During the event, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, KEMI’s Jon Stewart, out- If you missed the Annual Dinner event or want to re-live all the great going Commerce Lexington board chair Ken Sagan (Stites and Harbison, moments and award presentations, you can watch the event on-line at PLLC), and 2015 board chairman Herb Miller (Columbia Gas of Kentucky) https://vimeo.com/119569289.

TOP ROW: (L to R) James Frazier & Bill Lear; Sahil Nair (center) from P.L. Dunbar H.S. received the Leadership Lexington Youth Distinguished Leader Award from Bob Quick and Elizabeth Young (Barr, Anderson & Roberts); CLX 2015 Board Chair Herb Miller. 2ND ROW: John & Donna Hall received the W.T. Young Lifetime Achievement Award from Bob Quick, Bill Lear and John W. Gilbert, M.D. Darby Turner; Lexington Mayor Jim Gray made remarks. 3256 Loch Ness Drive (Photos by Bill Straus Photography) Lexington, KY 40517 One of the Most Leveridge (right) showed off his musical skills with the UK er (McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC) presented Technologically Advanced, 859.971.0014 remarks. 3RD ROW: (L to R) Bob Quick and Brandi Howard Positional Open MRI Units www.sbncmd.com mergency with the Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader in Kentucky is in ear Award from Bob Quick (left) and Ed Receski (Frost Brown oup, who received Public Policy Advocate of the Year Awards. LEXINGTON. Warren Rogers, & Darby Turner.

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 EVENTS

Emerging Leader Scholarship Applications for K.C. Trip Due March 13

PRESENTED BY: Registration Form Available at http://leadershipvisit.commercelexington.com

Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announce form, visit http://leadershipvisit.commercelexing- that the 2015 Leadership Visit presented by McBrayer, ton.com. If you have questions, contact Katie McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC, will take us to Hardwick at [email protected]. Kansas City from May 13-15. Kansas City is a vibrant city with flourishing suburban communities, rolling PLATINUM SPONSORS hills and tree-lined boulevards, a thriving economy Emerging Leader Scholarship Central Bank & Trust Co. driven by thousands of small businesses, tech start- Applications Available Now CHASE/J.P. Morgan ups, medical research, and headquarters of compa- The Emerging Leader Scholarship was created in Kentucky Community & Technical nies like Hallmark and Sprint. order to provide an opportunity for some of College System Kansas City has been experiencing stunning Lexington’s younger leaders that may not other- KU a PPL Company growth. It offers a low cost of living and affordable wise have the resources, attend the annual Unified Trust Company business costs, an educated workforce, and its busi- Leadership Visit. Young professionals between the Your Community Bank ness community is famous for its technology start- ages of 25 and 39 are encouraged to apply for one ups, life sciences and biotechnology, the animal of the $1,000 scholarships toward the cost of the OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR health corridor, architecture and engineering, and Leadership Visit to Kansas City, May 13-15, 2015. Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph entrepreneurship, and more. Applications must be complete and submitted by East, a part of KentuckyOne Health Friday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to download an application, visit SILVER SPONSORS REGISTRATION AVAILABLE: http://leadershipvisit.commercelexington.com. Crowe Horwath LLP Registration is now open for the 2015 Leadership Stites and Harbison, PLLC Visit to Kansas City. To download a registration

BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons LLC

NAME BADGE SPONSOR Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP

RUN/WALK SPONSOR Humana

Photo Courtesy of KC Chamber

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Forcht Bank Presents #EMERGE15 on March 5th

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An outgrowth of Commerce Lexington Inc.’s recent Leadership Visit to Omaha, Nebraska, the second annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will engage the next generation leaders of Central Kentucky – our young professionals – to leverage their thoughts, ideas, and strategies for the betterment of our community and region. The conference will take place on Thursday, March 5, at the Lexington Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will also include four breakout sessions with topic tracks including Community Service and Development, Entrepreneurism, Career Advancement, Leadership and Turning Your Passion Into Reality, as well as keynote speaker Lauren Stiller Rikleen, President of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership. She is a national- ly-recognized expert on developing a thriving, diverse and multi-generational workforce and author of the book, “You Raised Us, Now Work With Us - Millennials in the Workplace.” In addition, long-time local retail entrepreneur John Peterman, who operates the J. Peterman Company, will also address attendees during the conference.

TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the conference is $125 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. members and $149 for non- members, and includes a full-day program, lunch, keynote speaker, and reception. To register, visit www.emergebluegrass.com or e-mail to rsvp@commercelexington.com.

LUNCHEON SPONSOR Community Trust Bank

RECEPTION SPONSOR McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC

GOLD SPONSORS Associations International, LLC Your Community Bank

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Hurst Business Supply and Furniture Solutions

QUENCH SPONSOR Kentucky American Water

SILVER SPONSORS Lexmark International, Inc. Top Marketing Group, LLC University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business & Economics MBA Programs

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 GET CONNECTED Stay Connected & Interact: Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes that business owners and business professionals live www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky busy lives. That’s why we have so many different www.facebook.com/groups/ There are 217 video clips and in some cases ways to keep connected to the events, programs, CommerceLexington full events posted on our YouTube channel. and services that help you succeed. From the www.facebook.com/LocateInLex There are also plenty of video clips promoting monthly Business Focus magazine to our weekly www.facebook.com/clmbd Lexington and our region, which you can post E-Newsletter and web site to our many social Commerce Lexington Inc. has over 2,100 or embed on your own web site. media channels, there are plenty of choices for members on its Facebook group page. You you to get connected to Commerce Lexington can also follow www.facebook.com/ and interact with other businesspeople. LocateInLex for news on expansions and Social media is an effective way to promote relocations to the Bluegrass, as well as news www.linkedin.com/company/ your company or organization, keep tabs on from our Minority Business Development commerce-lexington what people are saying about your business, and division at www.facebook.com/clmbd. www.linkedin.com/groups/Commerce- engage your customers. Here are some of the Lexington-Inc-3937103 places you can keep up with Commerce If you’re on LinkedIn, you can join the 800-plus Lexington Inc. on social media. Commerce people in our LinkedIn group and post your own Lexington Inc. members are permitted to post www.twitter.com/CommerceLex business-related items & interact with others, and items about their business to our social media www.twitter.com/LocateInLex keep up with our LinkedIn company page as well. channels. Review the list below to see where you Join the 7,600-plus people who follow would like to connect. Commerce Lexington Inc. on Twitter for the lat- est news as it happens. Typically, we’ll tweet http://commercelexington.tumblr.com CLX SOCIAL MEDIA: live from events, conferences, and trips, like http://news.locateinlexington.com our annual Leadership Visit and D.C. Fly-In, so Check out our blog entries and stay up-to-speed you can get a sense of what’s happening in on the Legislative Session or follow our economic real-time. development blog for analysis on economic, www.instagram.com/CommerceLex demographic, and other key data related to the Bluegrass Region.

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14 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 GET CONNECTED Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Bill Lear to Chair 2015 Winner’s Circle Program

During the 2015 Winner’s Circle program director Lynda Commerce Lexington Inc. Bebrowsky said, “We are very excited to have Bill Annual Dinner on as chair of the program this year. He has served February 5th, it was on the Commerce Lexington Inc. board of direc- announced by 2014 tors in the past and is very involved in our eco- Winner’s Circle Chairman nomic development and public policy activities. Steve Grossman that Bill He knows a lot about our organization and Lear of Stoll Keenon served as Board Chair of the Chamber in 1995. Ogden, PLLC will lead the We’re looking forward to a fantastic year with organization’s Winner’s Bill at the helm.” BILL LEAR Circle total resource development program this year. Now in its 13th year, this initiative is a volunteer-driven campaign that helps finance new and existing Commerce Lexington programs, and brings in new members, renewals and event and publication sponsorships. Bill Lear has been with Stoll Keenon Ogden since 1980 and currently serves as the firm's managing director. He is a member of the Business Litigation practice with a focus on Equine Litigation, Eminent Domain & Real Estate Litigation and Trust & Estate Litigation. Bill is also a member of the Real Estate and Government Relations practices.

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MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 15 GET CONNECTED

Leadership Central Ky. Studies Health Services & Quality of Life in Fayette Co.

2014-15 CLASS PRESENTED BY: Excerpts of Article by Carmen Chaffin, nation has increased "The Markey's" ability to Nicholasville Police Department serve over 80,000 patients per year with over Living in or frequenting an area regularly, you 3,000 new cases. often aren't aware of the great stories of the peo- The afternoon session began with lunch from ple behind the scenes impacting the character Newks Eatery and art viewing at ArtsPlace fol- and culture of a region or the way those people lowed by the Quality of Life Panel discussion. can directly connect to the quality of life that you The opportunity to vote for the public art design enjoy. Anticipating a January day full of informa- for the Oliver Lewis Way Bridge was an added tive lectures and panel discussions, the bonus. Nan Plummer (LexArts), Rasheedah El- Leadership Central Kentucky class was instead Amin (The Lyric Theatre), Renee Jackson treated to a rediscovery of Lexington and Fayette (Downtown Lexington Corporation), Stephanie County through the eyes and work of the people Harris (Lexington Art League) and Penny Ebel BRONZE SPONSOR: making it a better place. (LFUCG Parks and Recreation) inspired awe with The day began at Commerce Lexington Inc. the expanse of cultural and recreational sights, Unified Trust with a welcome from Kevin Stinnett, Councilman places, and events that their devoted work brings At-Large, Lexington-Fayette Urban County to the Lexington area. The festivity continued with a driving tour of wall murals and public art LUNCH SPONSOR: Government. As a native Lexingtonian, Councilman Stinnett is energetic about the direc- eliciting some insightful debate on the definition Commerce Lexington Inc. tion that Fayette County and the region are head- of art, its place and historical significance. ing. Dr. Rice Leach, Commissioner of Health of The final stop the Lexington-Fayette County Health was at Country Boy Department, offered a lively overview of the Brewery and Community Health Improvement Plan. Taproom (pic- Traveling to the University of Kentucky tured) for a tour Chandler Hospital, Dr. Mark Evers of the Markey and tasting. Cancer Center and Joe Claypool presented on the Opening in 2012, it regional impact of UK HealthCare and we toured is one of several the new facilities. The combined goals of "The craft breweries that Markey" and UK HealthCare would decrease can- is having an cer deaths in the state by 50% and provide serv- impact on the ices so that no one would have to leave the state exploding local bar to have their healthcare needs met. Focus on the and distillery land- Commonwealth and Central Appalachia and scape of the receiving NCI (National Cancer Institute) desig- region. The owners are Kentucky natives and are passionate about their beer and their business. The class enjoyed spirited education on the challenges, specifically the pending legislative battle over direct distribution for larger breweries, as well as the prospects for their industry both regionally and statewide. The importance of Fayette County and its ben- efits to the region in the areas of health services and quality of life were obvious based on the larger economic and employment base that it main- tains. However, after a day of re-introduction to Fayette County provided by the dedicated professionals making the everyday decisions, one can not only see the economic advantages that Lexington has on the Central Kentucky region but also how its culture, small businesses and focus on individual access and quality of healthcare make this region a better place to live and work.

Read this full summary at www.leadershipcentral kentucky.com

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Leadership Lexington Class Explores Economic Development Process

Excerpts of Article by Brittany C. MacGregor, and Price Bell with Nicoma Bloodstock and Mill Ridge 2014-15 CLASS PRESENTED BY: McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC Farm spoke to our group about the reality in numbers Leadership Lexington Class of 2014-2015 met at of our workforce, and the work we have ahead of us to Big Ass Solutions on February 12th to begin an engag- keep our economy in a state of growth. ing and interactive discussion on economic develop- Following Jeff and Price’s discussion, the group ment in our community. Jeff Fugate of the Lexington headed to Tempur Sealy for a tour and overview of Downtown Development Authority made a comment another Lexington based world renowned company. that put the day in perspective when he said noted that Members of four companies based in Lexington spoke the economy is always either growing or declining— to our group about what brought them here, including PLATINUM SPONSOR: there is no stasis. He emphasized that to continue the Kent Andrews of Tiffany & Co., Michael Hartman, trend of growth we must focus on re-investment: in owner of the video game company Frogdice, Eric ourselves, in the people around us, and in our com- Hauck of Equinext, and Brad Patrick of Tempur Sealy. munity. Our education-packed day concluded with an eco- Our day began with an introduction to Big Ass nomic development simulation, with our class break- Solutions, one of our areas largest growing companies ing into three groups representing communities in our (now boasting around 700 employees). We heard area and three groups representing companies look- from Kevin Atkins, Chief Development Officer for ing to settle in a new city. Overall, the day provided an BRONZE SPONSORS: LFUCG and Kimberly Rossetti, AVP for Economic extremely educational and passionate overview of Indiana Wesleyan University Development at Commerce Lexington, who discussed what our community faces on a daily basis and the the importance of creating an environment in challenges it must overcome to continue to grow and Kentucky Utilities Co. Lexington where jobs can grow and community thrive. The speakers also raised greater issues for dis- Sleep Outfitters thrives: the basis of economic development. cussion about what our responsibility is as leaders in Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Next we heard from Josh Benton with the Kentucky our community. Kentucky, Inc. Cabinet for Economic Development, TravelHost of the Bluegrass Dr. Scott Diamond with The Learning Center at Linlee, Mark Manuel with BCTC, and Danette Wilder, President and CEO of SealingLife Technology/Vice Chair of KY-FAME. The panel discussed their own organ- izations roles which all work to maxi- Read this full summary mize workforce development by edu- at www.leadership cating and training the workers we need to continue economic growth in lexington.com our community. Jeff Fugate of the Lexington Downtown Development Authority Economic Development Simulation at Big Ass Solutions

Ambassador Spotlight: Monica King, Lynn Imaging’s Monster Color

Monica M. King, Design & Marketing About Lynn Imaging/Monster Color: Lynn Imaging & Lynn Imaging's Monster Color Monster Color are both locally-owned, family-owned compa- 328 Old Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507 nies. Lynn Imaging started as a printing company serving engineers, but has expanded to daily copying services and Phone: (859) 226-5811 printing and software services for architectural/engineering Web: www.lynnimaging.com and construction management companies. Monster Color is a graphics company, owned by Lynn Imaging. About Monica King: Originally from East Central Indiana, Monica King moved to Louisville when she graduated college About Serving as an Ambassador: “This is my first year as an and then came to Lexington in 2006. She has been a graphic Ambassador, but all of the businesses I have visited have happi- MONICA designer for all of Lynn Imaging’s locations for over six years, ly discovered there is more to their Commerce Lexington mem- KING and within the last year, expanded into the company’s mar- bership than they have been using,” she said. keting department.

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

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of January 21, through February 18, 2015

Aging With Grace, Aging In Place - Commonwealth Real Estate LMM Properties, LLC T | D & Associates Concierge Real The Health Club for Seniors Professionals / Victoria R. Damron Real Estate Rental Services Estate Health Services Realtors Lawrence Morton Realtors Elaine Linton Victoria R. Damron, Realtor P.O. Box 911226 Rock Daniels, Owner & Realtor 277 White Oak Trace 3213 Durango Road Lexington, KY 40591 P.O. Box 172 Lexington, KY 40511 Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: (859) 335-5604 Lexington, KY 40588 Phone: (859) 539-2147 Phone: (859) 455-6604 Phone: (859) 285-5763 Web: www.agingwithgraceinfo.org www.commonwealthrepro.com Kim McBride Web: www.homeslex.com Marketing Consultants/Services Artique Concentra/UTC Medical Centers Kim McBride The Creeks on Kirklevington Gifts Occupational Health/Injury Treatment 600 McCalls Mill Road Apartments Michael Stutland, President Marilyn Smith, Account Executive Lexington, KY 40515 Hannah Hall, Property Manager 161 Lexington Green Cir., Suite B24 1722 Sharkey Way Phone: (859) 263-7422 3050 Kirklevington Drive Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40511 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (859) 272-8802 Phone: (859) 317-1406 Mobile Phone Geeks Phone: (859) 273-1717 Web: www.artiquegallery.com Web: www.concentra.com Cellular Telephone Equip. & Services www.creeksonkirklevington.com Matthew Middleton Better Homes and Gardens Real 210 W. Maxwell Street TLM Gatehouse, LLC Estate/Cypress TRUST EE INV EST O R Lexington, KY 40508 Real Estate Real Estate Dickinson Wright PLLC Phone: (859) 448-5996 Thomas Morton Beth Shewmaker, Mktg. Supervisor Attorneys 107 Deerfield Circle 270 South Limestone, Suite 200 David Owen, Member N2 Publications Lexington Nicholasville, KY 40356 Lexington, KY 40508 300 W Vine Street, Suite 1700 Publishers-Magazines Phone: (859) 552-0437 Phone: (859) 977-0000 Lexington, KY 40507 Daniel Isenstein Web: www.bhgcypress.com Phone: (859) 899-8700 428 Lakeshore Drive TLM Properties, LLC Web: www.dickinsonright.com Lexington, KY 40502 Real Estate Bluegrass Integrated Communications Phone: (859) 339-7176 Thomas Morton Communications Web: www.n2pub.com 107 Deerfield Circle Bill Nichols, VP of Marketing EVADI Farm Nicholasville, KY 40356 833 Nandino Blvd. Horse Training Netcomm, Inc. Phone: (859) 552-0437 Lexington, KY 40511 Robert C. Weber, Owner Technology Consulting Phone: (859) 231-7272 339 Iron Works Road Greg Bourland Tony's Steaks & Seafood Web: www.wearebluegrass.com Paris, KY 40361 3070 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 200 Restaurants Phone: (859) 987-4654 Lexington, KY 40503 Katie Otero, Sales Manager Boneal Incorporated Phone: (859) 224-4124 401 West Main Street Manufacturers Guide Realty Web: www.netcomm.com Lexington, KY 40507 Mr. David Ledford, Executive VP Real Estate Phone: (859) 243-0210 P.O. Box 640 Raquel Carter, Owner Pinnacle Productions www.tonyssteaksandseafood.com Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 121 Prosperous Place, Suite 1A Video Production Phone: (606) 768-3620 Lexington, KY 40509 David Harl, Producer Transamerica Financial Services Web: www.boneal.com Phone: (859) 263-0305 620 West Main Street Insurance & Financial Planning Web: www.guide-realty.com Lexington, KY 40508 Rick Fuller, Investment Advisor Rep. Bruster's Real Ice Cream Phone: (859) 358-7370 271 W. Short Street, Ste. 510-C Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Inside Out Design www.pinnacleproductions.com Lexington, KY 40507 Donna Klimchak, Owner Landscape Contractors Phone: (859) 977-8907 220 Ruccio Way, Suite G2 Michael Mueller, President Retirement Tax Advisory Group Inc. Web: www.transamerica.com Lexington, KY 40503 100 Old Georgetown Road Investment Planning Consultants Phone: (859) 684-9960 Frankfort, KY 40601 Hampton Scurlock, President United Security Agency Web: www.brusters.com Phone: (502) 695-7020 114 Dennis Drive Insurance Web: www.insideout-design.org Lexington, KY 40503 Ron Smith, Account Executive Phone: (859) 233-1083 128 Kentucky Ave., Suite 115 TRUST EE INV EST O R LexEffect Web: www.retireky.com Lexington, KY 40502 Centre College Events Management Party Planning Phone: (859) 523-7207 School-Postsecondary Education Kaelyn Query, President RevLocal Morgan McKenzie, Employer 203 W Second Street Internet Publishing & Marketing Relations Specialist Lexington, KY 40507 Katie Johnson, Business 600 West Walnut Street Phone: (859) 338-7545 Development Manager Danville, KY 40422 Web: www.lexeffectky.com 710 E Main Street Phone: (859) 238-5949 Lexington, KY 40502 Web: www.centre.edu Phone: (859) 242-3403 Web: www.revlocal.com

18 BUSINESS FOCUS MARCH 2015 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Asphalt Institute recently hired Nicole The Georgetown College Board of Trustees Morgan & Pottinger attorney Ben Chandler was Corbin as marketing and seminar coordinator. elected three first-time trustees and re-elected recently appointed to the State Board of five to serve three-year terms beginning in Elections by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. M. David Nichols has been named as the new 2015. Newly-elected were Horace Porter editor for Business Lexington magazine. Hambrick, M.D., John R. Blackburn, Ph.D., and Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomed attorney Norman L. Brown. Re-elected trustees included Adam Smith to its Lexington office in the The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning Granetta Blevins, Nicole Collinson, Robert Construction Service Group. In other news, the announced the six inductees for 2015 into the Doty, Ph.D., Frank Penn, and Sarah Wilson. editors of the ABA Journal announced that Stites Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame, including the Mrs. Blevins will serve as Chair of the Board. & Harbison, PLLC’s blog, Trademarkology, was Hall’s first living writer Wendell Berry. In addi- voted as the #1 blog in the category of tion to Berry, this year’s class includes Guy Hospice of the Bluegrass board officers for Intellectual Property in the publication’s eighth Davenport, Elizabeth Hardwick, Jim Wayne 2015 include: Chair – Eric Frankl (Bluegrass annual “Blawg 100” for 2014. Additionally, Miller, Effie Waller Smith and Hunter S. Airport); Vice Chair – Nana Mensah (Xports, Trademarkology was listed as the #2 blog among Thompson. Inc.); Treasurer – Jen Shah (Dean Dorton Allen the “Top 12 Awesome Law Blogs of 2014” by the Ford, PLLC); Secretary – Shannon Arvin (Stoll legal news website Above the Law. Finally, CLARK Material Handling Company recently Keenon Ogden, PLLC); and Past Chair – Mark Leadership Kentucky recently elected attorney promoted Susan Harmon to the position of Nabity (Grayhawk, LLC). New board members Chrisandrea Turner to its board of directors to director of purchasing. include Anne Bolton (Morgan Stanley), Laura serve a three-year term. She is a graduate of Feltner (State Farm – Hazard), Steve Fryman Leadership Kentucky’s Class of 2013. DelCotto Law Group: Founding member Laura (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky), and Day DelCotto was recognized by the 2015 Ellen Miller (Ellen Miller Attorney-at-Law). Benchmark Litigation named Stoll Keenon Super Lawyers as a “Top 25” attorney among all Ogden PLLC the 2015 “Kentucky Firm of the female attorneys in Kentucky, and also as a Keller Williams Greater Lexington named Dana Year” during the annual Benchmark Litigation “Top 50” attorney for all attorneys in the state. Gentry-Jackson as CEO/Team Leader. Awards ceremony on January 29th. The award In addition, the firm announced that attorney honors litigation firms in each state based on Amelia Martin Adams received the 2014 Susan Kentucky Community and Technical College the significance of their representations, includ- R. Anderson Award from the Junior League of System (KCTCS) announced that Wendell ing precedent-setting verdicts and notable mon- Lexington, recognizing an active or sustaining Followell has been named vice president and etary awards for clients. League Member whose interest, contributions, will oversee the system’s finance, human and promotion of the historic Bodley-Bullock resources and facilities department, as well as At a recent meeting of the Traditional Bank House in Gratz Park are and have been “above the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Board of Directors, William Alverson was what is expected.” In other news, registered Services. He replaced Ken Walker, who retired named Chief Executive Officer of Traditional paralegal Heather L. Purnell has been elected at the end of January. Bank. Andy Baker, who has most recently served as President of the Greater Lexington Paralegal as the bank’s Executive Vice President, was Association for 2015. Ms. Purnell also received Lexington-based non-profit organization named President. This announcement follows the Donald E. Eppler Commitment Award for Lamplighters of America, Inc. has elected Lisa the retirement of former CEO Bill Bramblet at her enthusiasm and commitment to the GLPA K. Clifton, JD, MSW, to serve as the organiza- the end of 2014. Bramblet will continue to serve and the paralegal profession. tion’s new chairperson. as chairman of the board of directors.

Gesela Brown recently joined First Security The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REAL- TrinSoft, LLC welcomed Jason Burgess to its Bank as a mortgage loan originator. Brown is TORS® (LBAR) recently honored Barb Curtis Microsoft Dynamics consulting team, with currently a board member of the Mortgage as the 2014 Realtor of the Year, which recog- responsibilities that include completing activi- Bankers Association of the Bluegrass and the nizes realtors who have served not only their ties for installations, upgrades, implementa- non-profit Realtor Housing Community profession, but also their communities, and tions, training, and support of Dynamics GP. Foundation. Meanwhile, the bank’s recently- Missy Ward as the recipient of the 2014 Good opened Wellington Banking Center will be Neighbor Award for improving the lives of oth- Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP recently under the direction of senior vice president and ers through her volunteer work. announced that Walter R. Morris and Daniel C. Lexington Market Executive Lance Lawrence. Soldato have been elected to join the partner- The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport ship. Both are based in the firm’s Lexington Fogle Keller Purdy PLLC announced the addi- Board announced that it appointed Larry C. office. tion of three new attorneys to the firm, includ- Deener as chair of the board for 2015. ing Richard W. Hartsock, Stephanie Carr and Meanwhile, W.V. Alford, Jr., USN, Ret. was Ryan D. Thompson. appointed as vice chair, Elizabeth Woodward, CPA was appointed as treasurer, and Doris P. SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Fowler Bell announced that six of its attorneys Benson was re-appointed as secretary. Other Submit your company’s awards, personnel were honored and listed as 2015 Kentucky Super members of the airport board include Roszalyn changes, additions, or promotions for Business Lawyers for their respective practice areas. Akins, James Coles, Richard Hopgood, Kelley Focus to [email protected]. Information is published in the order received and Attorneys recognized were Taft A. McKinstry, Guy Sloane, and Nancy Wiser. only as space permits. R. Colson, John E. Hinkel Jr., Barry M. Miller, Casey C. Stansbury and Susan S. Kennedy. The Sarah Bosso has been promoted to director of firm also had four Super Lawyers Rising Stars, business development for Lexington Legends which included Matthew Ellison, Christina Professional Baseball, while Mark Costagliola Vessels, Christopher Colson, and Tia Combs. has been named box office manager.

MARCH 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 19 Periodical Postage PAID at Lexington, Commerce Lexington Inc. Kentucky 330 East Main Street, Suite 100 P.O. Box 1968 Lexington, KY 40588-1968

COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 2015: APRIL 2015: Leadership Lexington Youth Program Presented by UK Women Leading Kentucky’s Winter Networking Roundtable, 4 HealthCare: Public Safety & Government Day Session. 7 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Ky. State University. - SEE PAGE 8

Second annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Leadership Lexington Youth Program Presented by UK 5 Bank, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 13 8 HealthCare: Graduation Day Session.

New Member Luncheon presented by Park Community Credit Leadership Lexington Arts & Quality of Life Day Session 6 Union, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX’s 1st floor conference room. 9 presented by KentuckyOne Health.

@330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky, @330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky, 10 3:30 - 5 p.m., CLX first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 14 3:30 - 5 p.m., CLX first floor conference room.

Leadership Lexington Public Safety Day Session presented by Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E/KU - PPL 12 KentuckyOne Health. 15 Companies: Clark County Day Session.

Women Leading Kentucky’s Winter Networking Roundtable, Applications available for 2015-16 Leadership Lexington 12 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Sal’s Chophouse. - SEE PAGE 8 15 program at www.leadershiplexington.com.

Deadline to submit Emerging Leader Scholarship Applications New Member Luncheon presented by Park Community Credit 13 for the 2015 Kansas City Leadership Visit. - SEE PAGE 12 16 Union, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX’s 1st floor conference room.

Lexington Venture Club meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Business Link, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at The Club at Spindletop 18 Hyatt Regency Lexington. - SEE PAGE 4 16 Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike); Co-sponsored by UK Federal Credit Union. - SEE PAGE 9 Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E/KU - PPL 18 Companies: Woodford County Day Session. 5 Across at Awesome Inc., 5:00 p.m.; Admission: $5 per per- 29 son; For more information: [email protected] Opportunity Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of 26 Kentucky, 4 - 6 p.m., at Clarion Hotel (1950 Newtown Pike).