Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners: Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon Is Friday, September 20

USINESS OCUS BOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. F SEPTEMBER 2013 VOLUME XXI, ISSUE IX

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Friday, September 20 Presented by

Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners:

Bates Security, LLC Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc. Comfort Keepers Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc. Lexington Ballet Company, Inc. Thai Orchid Cafe www.CommerceLexington.com READ MORE ON PAGES 10-11 BUSINESS FOCUS September 2013: Volume XXI, Issue IX

INSIDE THIS ISSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 4-5 Lexington Venture Club: Panel on Crowdfund Investing Livability.com: Lexington Among Top 10 College Towns Business Focus is published once a month for a E.D. Team Meets with Consul General of Republic of Indonesia total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 EVENTS: 2013 Chair of the Board: 6-13 Danny Murphy, Assistant Dean of Opportunity Exchange Features New Format October 24 Administration and Community Engagement Public Policy Luncheon: Panel of 5 State Gov’t Leaders University of Kentucky College of Law @330 Event: Planning for a Financially Successful Retirement Paul Miller Ford Mazda Hosts Business Link Oct. 22 Publisher: Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Sept. 20 Commerce Lexington Inc. BOAB Enrollment Event is Thursday, October 17 2013 Business on the Green Recap & Photos Editor: Mark E. Turner Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Printing: Post Printing 14-19 GET CONNECTED: Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader Ambassador Spotlight: Sue Miller, Al Torstrick Subscriptions are available for $12 and are Winner’s Circle 2013 Campaign Officially Kicks Off included as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus Leadership Development Session Recaps (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Lexington, Kentucky. 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. Columbia Gas of Kentucky Salute to Small Business Category Presents New Opportunity Award Winners Listed on Pages PERSONNEL UPDATES Exchange Format on October 24 10 & 11 Inside This Issue. 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 2013 Edition of The Paul Miller Ford Mazda Hosts space permits. Winner’s Circle Campaign Business Link on October 22 Officially Kicks Off

2 BUSINESS FOCUS SEPTEMBER 2013 Keep Connected to CLX; Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes that business owners and busi- www.twitter.com/CommerceLex ness professionals live busy lives. That’s why we have so many different www.twitter.com/LocateInLex ways to keep connected to the events, programs, and services that help Join the 4,500-plus people who follow Commerce Lexington you succeed. From the monthly Business Focus magazine to our week- Inc. on Twitter for the latest news as it happens. Typically, we’ll ly E-Newsletter and web site to our many social media channels, there tweet live from events, conferences, and trips, like our annual are plenty of choices for you to get connected to Commerce Lexington Leadership Visit and D.C. Fly-In, so you can get a sense of and interact with other businesspeople. what’s happening in real-time. Social media is an effective way to promote your company or organization, keep tabs on what people are saying about your business, and www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky engage your customers. Here are some of the places you can keep up There are more than 165 video clips and in some cases full with Commerce Lexington Inc. on social media. events posted on our YouTube channel. There are also plenty of video clips promoting Lexington and our region, which you www.facebook.com/groups/CommerceLexington can post on your own web site. www.facebook.com/LocateInLex www.facebook.com/clmbd www.linkedin.com Commerce Lexington Inc. has over 1,500 members on its Facebook Search groups: Commerce Lexington group page. We like the setup of the group page rather than a fan page, If you’re on LinkedIn, you can join the 560-plus people in our since our organization is geared so much toward members and people LinkedIn group and post your own business-related items & who have a connection with the Bluegrass Region. You can also follow interact with others. www.facebook.com/LocateInLex for news on expansions and reloca- tions to the Bluegrass, as well as news from our Minority Business http://commercelexington.tumblr.com Development division at www.facebook.com/clmbd. If you’d like more details on a variety of Commerce Lexington Inc. events and programs, you can check out the Commerce Lexington Blog on Tumblr. Let us know if you have topics that you’d like to see included.

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY: Gina Greathouse, Margaret Ridley, Kimberly Rossetti & Alaina Stephens, Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development Division

Economic Development News: Venture Club Covers Crowdfund Investing Sept. 18th Lexington Venture Club Features Panel on Crowdfund Investing Interest in Crowdfund Investing (CFI) is quickly spreading throughout the region. The Lexington Venture Club is hosting a non- equity and equity crowdfunding panel on Wednesday, September 18, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Lexington downtown. The cost to attend is $35 per person. Please RSVP to Ann Linton Smith at (859) 225-5005 or [email protected]. The panel lineup includes Brian Luftman, president and founder, American Consulate General of Farm Investors and member of CommonWealth Republic of Indonesia By The Numbers: Crowdfunding; Joe Ruschell of the law firm Stites and The Commerce Lexington Inc. In 2013, Commerce Lexington’s Harbison; Bill Strench of the law firm Frost, Brown, Todd; Economic Development team had the Economic Development Division Michael Hartman, president of Frogdice; Suzanne opportunity to meet with the new has responded to calls from the Bergmeister of Sunflower Business Ventures; and Jennifer Consul General of the Republic of following: Graham, Chief Cloning Officer, Cuddle Clones. Indonesia (pictured above) in July. Our team meets regularly with various con- New Business: 59 new prospects Geeks Night Out sulates to learn about potential industry interested in finding a new loca- In2Lex had one of its largest crowds (pictured below) at the collaborations with international com- tion or expanding operations. quarterly Geeks Night Out event on August 14 at the Blue panies. Lexington is home to many Heron on Jefferson Street. Over 100 people attended the international companies and individu- Existing Clients & Local technology networking event, which brings together indi- als, and our team strives to increase the Entrepreneurial Companies: viduals and companies with a technology focus to net- foreign direct investment in our region. 32 companies with potential work, share best practices, and learn about the industry in By meeting with the Consulate General expansions in Lexington. Lexington. Over 20% of the attendees were new compa- of the Republic Indonesia, our team Client Visits: 24 nies that the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership learned about their main industries and has recently recruited to Lexington. We’re proud of our exports. We were also able to share all Existing Business Visits: 85 dynamic and growing technology industry in Lexington. the great attributes about doing busi- Thank you to Awesome Inc. for sponsoring the event. ness in Lexington.

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Livability.com Ranks Lexington CLX Part of Reception to Promote Among Top 10 College Towns Upcoming Alltech National Horse Show Those who live here in the Bluegrass already know what More than 70 guests enjoyed a cock- a great college environment there is, but that belief was tail reception held at the Lexington solidified recently when Livability.com, a national website Visitors Center on July 23 in honor of the that ranks quality of life and travel amenities of America’s 2013 Alltech National Horse Show. The small and mid-sized cities, named Lexington #5 on its list show, held at the Alltech Arena in the of Top 10 College Towns for 2013. Kentucky Horse Park, will run from October 29 – November 3, 2013. “It was a great cast of characters who drive markets, not just in the horse business either,” said Gina Greathouse (pic- This year, Livability.com editors narrowed their search to tured at right with Jim Browder), Senior PHOTO BY BOO HARDY cities with a high quality of life based on a range of factors Vice President of Economic from cost of living and walkability to cultural amenities and Development of Commerce Lexington worked, made new connections and pollution levels. They then focused on those cities where a Inc. “The economic activity that the refreshed old friendships. Stories were university is the top employer and key economic driver. The Alltech National Horse Show generates shared and new opportunities were University of Kentucky is in fact our area’s top employer. at the Kentucky Horse Park for our com- explored. Civic, business and academic Lexington was chosen because of the harmonious rela- munity is a great reflection of what we leaders, along with horse people from tionship between students, faculty and residents. Both the do at Commerce Lexington to collabo- many disciplines and practices in and city and the university offer a host of quality of life ameni- rate with contributing partners.” around Lexington were welcomed by the ties appealing to all residents – from arts and cultural activ- At the reception, held in association event’s organizers. ities, outdoor recreation opportunities, top-notch medical with Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, To support the Third Annual facilities and nightlife to economic development assets, Commerce Lexington Inc., The Grayson Alltech National Horse Show, contact such as research and development, continuing education Jockey-Club Research Foundation and Christian Palmer at and workforce training. Phelps Media Group, upcoming attrac- [email protected] or Find out more at http://livability.com/top-10/top-10- tions for the Alltech National Horse (612) 618.8216. For tickets and more college-towns-2013. Show were discussed, including the information, visit www.alltechnational $850,000 total prize money. Guests net- horseshow.com.

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 EVENTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | CLARION HOTEL (1950 NEWTOWN PIKE) October 24th Opportunity Exchange Event is All About Connections

PRESENTED BY: This Fall, Commerce Lexington’s programs have received numerous Opportunity Exchange will take on a new awards for their effectiveness in ensuring look. In addition to great networking and inclusion by all businesses in MSD’s pro- interaction between minority businesses curement processes. Bill also served as in the Lexington community, the event will President/CEO of the Kentuckiana feature a special matchmaking session. Minority Supplier Development Council Thanks to Presenting Sponsor, Columbia (KMSDC), a private, non-profit organiza- Gas of Kentucky, this part of the event will tion whose mission is to help certified feature procurement opportunities for minority businesses to grow and prosper. HOST SPONSOR: those businesses in attendance. Under the supervision of his Board of BILL STONE Clarion Hotel After the matchmaking session, atten- Directors, Bill successfully built a coopera- dees will hear from Bill Stone, a consult- tive work team that redesigned and rebuilt GOLD SPONSOR: ant for his home-based business WRIT- all internal work systems. Messer Construction TEN ‘N STONE. Bill has over 30 years of experience in Supplier Diversity, Affirmative Action, EEO and SILVER SPONSOR: Minority and Women Business Program develop- WUKY 91.3 FM ment.

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO REGISTER: PROGRAM SPONSORS: The Opportunity Exchange will take place on Blue Grass Airport Thursday, October 24th at the Clarion Hotel (1950 Fifth Third Bank Newtown Pike) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (matchmaking LG&E - Kentucky Utilities Co. from 4:45-5:30 p.m.). Cost is $10 for CLX members, PNC Bank and $20 for potential members. Please RSVP to Ann University of Kentucky Linton Smith at [email protected]. Windstream Communications ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Having worked for 15 years at the Louisville & Opportunity Exchange event from March 2013. (CLX Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District as their Staff Photo) Affirmative Action Officer, Bill Stone spearheaded the development of their inaugural Minority and Women Business procurement programs. Those

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 | NOON - 1:30 P.M. | HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (401 WEST HIGH STREET - PATTERSON BALLROOM) Next Public Policy Luncheon Features Five State Government Leaders

EVENT UPDATE: State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach Added to Panel of Speakers PRESENTED BY:

During the next Public Policy Luncheon on moving forward. Tuesday, September 24, presented by Kentucky Moderated by Sean Cutter, director of American Water from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the MML&K Government Solutions, this interactive Hyatt Regency Lexington (Patterson Ballroom), format will enable the panelists to discuss a vari- we’ll hear from five state government leaders, ety of topics, such as their management styles, including Agriculture Commissioner James why it’s important for them to serve in state gov- Comer, Attorney General Jack Conway, State ernment, what key issues from their perspective PLATINUM SPONSORS Auditor Adam Edelen, State Treasurer Todd are on the horizon for Kentucky, what they see as Baptist Health Lexington Hollenbach, and Secretary of State Alison the most difficult part of their jobs, and more. Lundergan Grimes. LifePoint Central Kentucky Each of these leaders has shown a propensi- TO REGISTER: Hospitals ty for taking on tough issues, not shying away The cost to attend the Public Policy Luncheon is from the spotlight, and remaining undeterred in $45 for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, and PNC Bank their efforts to improve the Commonwealth. $55 for potential members. To register, e-mail to They have addressed both state and national [email protected] or register on- GOLD SPONSORS line at www.commercelexington.com. issues that will have great impact on Kentucky AT&T Bingham McCutchen LLP Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC ABOUT THE SPEAKERS UBS University of Kentucky James Comer, a cattle farmer from icy, and sound fiscal management. He and his auditor staff Monroe County, was elected continue to serve as taxpayer watchdog for the Kentucky’s Commissioner of Commonwealth of Kentucky. SILVER SPONSORS: Agriculture in November 2011 after Blue Grass Airport serving more than a decade in the Todd Hollenbach is the 40th Treasurer Comfort Heating & Air State House. Comer requested an of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He audit of his own Department and com- was first elected in 2007 and was re- Commonwealth Health Management pletely overhauled the agency, empha- elected in 2011. During Treasurer Fifth Third Bank sizing transparency and accountability. JAMES COMER Hollenbach’s time in office he has Kentucky Community & Technical He then took on a job-creation agenda focused Treasury’s efforts on techno- College System (KCTCS) that included industrial hemp legisla- logical modernization, the financial lit- tion that passed the legislature overwhelmingly. And his new eracy of Kentucky’s youth, and the cre- Kentucky Utilities Co. Kentucky Proud branding initiatives such as Homegrown by ation of the Treasurer Finders program. Lexington Center Corporation TODD Heroes continue to expand markets for local farmers. Treasurer Finders is a proactive out- HOLLENBACH Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company reach program that has dramatically Jack Conway was elected to a second improved the state’s efforts to return Sheehy & Associates term as the 49th Attorney General of unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Recently, Treasurer SteinGroup Kentucky in November 2011. Conway Hollenbach has become a national leader in the fight against Tops in Lexington continues to work with local leaders Washington’s desire to change the current tax exempt status and law enforcement officers to make of municipal bonds. TravelHost of the Bluegrass Kentucky a safer place to live, work and WUKY 91.3FM raise a family. During his service as Alison Lundergan Grimes serves as Attorney General, he has fought for Kentucky’s 76th Secretary of State and SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS: legislation focused on prosecuting JACK CONWAY is the only current female Babbage Cofounder child predators, cracking down on Constitutional Officer. She has a life- Internet crimes, addressing cybersafe- long commitment to public service, Missing Link Managed Services ty, and fighting illegal drugs and pre- and as Kentucky’s chief election official, Progressive Marketing scription drug abuse. she has helped pass laws to maintain election integrity and protect the voting Adam Edelen was sworn in as rights of military and overseas citizens, ALISON Kentucky’s 46th Auditor of Public victims of domestic violence and LUNDERGAN Accounts in January 2012, following absentee voters. As the GRIMES stints as head of the Kentucky Office of Commonwealth’s chief business offi- Homeland Security and as Governor cer, she has successfully advocated for legislation that Steve Beshear’s Chief of Staff. As Chief updates and streamlines business entity laws, giving the of Staff, he made major contributions green light to the small businesses that keep Kentucky grow- to the administration’s efforts in chil- ADAM ing. Lundergan Grimes also recently announced that she will dren’s health insurance, education pol- EDELEN be running for U.S. Senator in 2014.

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 EAST MAIN STREET) @330 Series Presents Planning for a Financially Successful Retirement It takes only one world event to send Patty’s professional affiliations include BY: PRESENTED the markets skyrocketing upward or spiral- membership in The Society of Financial ing downward seemingly out of control. At Service Professionals, The Society of times, it is difficult to make sense of the Human Resource Managers, The National ways to ensure your future beyond your Association of Insurance and Financial working years or the future of your employ- Advisors, The National Association of ees. However, there are a few things that Health Underwriters, and The National can help you on the front end when decid- Association of Women Business Owners. GOLD SPONSORS ing how to set up your retirement plan. She is actively involved with many commu- During the next Commerce Lexington nity organizations such as the Lexington QX.net PATTY M. BREEZE TravelHost of the Bluegrass Inc. @330 event (formerly Business CLU, CFP© Rotary Club, Living Art & Science Center, Resource Roundtable) presented by United Way of the Bluegrass and the NetGain Technologies on Tuesday, September 10, American Heart Association. She currently serves on FOOD SPONSOR beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first the board of directors of The Nest – The Center for Sam’s Club of Nicholasville floor conference room, Patty M. Breeze, CLU, CFP©, Women, Children & Families, the Japan American owner of Breeze Financial LLC, will take the attendees Society of Kentucky, and the Woodford County Networking is from 3-3:30 through the basics of retirement planning for owners Theatrical Arts Association. p.m., while the program and employees of businesses. Information will focus runs from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the types of retirement plans available for the busi- ABOUT THE @330 SERIES: ness and its employees, asset allocation and invest- These events provide a topical presentation that is ment products used in retirement plans, and finan- relevant to the success of small business owners cial goal setting for the retirement years. and business professionals. They also allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, share best ABOUT THE SPEAKER: practices, and work through challenges. NEW NAME: Patty M. Breeze is the Owner of Breeze Financial, LLC., a financial service practice that offers insurance HOW TO REGISTER: SAME GREAT and investment services to individuals and business- The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington es. She is a Certified Financial Planner, Charter Life Inc. members at no charge. However, please register Underwriter, independent life and health insurance prior to the event by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) EVENT broker, registered representative of CSSC Brokerage 226-1615 or [email protected]. Services, Inc., investment advisory representative of CSSC Investment Advisory Services, Inc., and a licensed insurance consultant in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. October @330 Event Covers Worksite Wellness Amid soaring health spending, there is growing interest in workplace wellness programs to improve health and lower cost. The approach that has proven the most effective is to implement an evidence-based comprehen- sive health promotion program that includes individual risk reduction programs, coupled with environmental supports for healthy behaviors and is coordinated and integrated with other wellness activities. The next @330 event on Tu esday, October 8, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room will present “Worksite We llness: A Wise Business Strategy.” The discussion will be led by Carol Donnelly, President of KC WELLNESS, INC., and Susan Brewer, HR Manager for Gray Co nstruction. To register for this free Commerce Lexington member event, contact Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett@Commerce Lexington.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | PAUL MILLER FORD MAZDA (975 E. NEW CIRCLE ROAD) Paul Miller Ford Mazda Hosts Fall Business Link Event on October 22nd

Speed up your networking and client building EXHIBIT SPACE: SPONSORED BY: for the fall and head over to Paul Miller Ford Limited exhibit space is available at this Mazda (975 E. New Circle Road) for the next Business Link for Commerce Lexington Inc. Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event members only. The cost to exhibit is $175. on Tuesday, October 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Liz Bennett at You are certain to open some “doors” by pass- [email protected] to reserve ing out your business cards or checking out the your exhibit space. great vehicle options at Paul Miller. In addition to networking with other business professionals, you’ll also be able to browse the many exhibitors, and catch up with col- leagues while attending this signature Commerce Lexington Inc. event.

TO ATTEND: The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non- members (payable at the door). ON-LINE REGISTRATION: Although it’s not necessary, you can pre-register for Business Link events on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. Online registration closes the day before the event. As always, you may still pay at the door. If registering online, please pick up your beverage ticket at the registration table on the evening of the event. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS.

October Business Link to Promote Special Olympics The next Co mmerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event on Tuesday, October 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Paul Miller Fo rd Mazda will spotlight Special Olympics Kentucky. Its mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Find out more at www.soky. org.

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS CLX Congratulates the Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

Nonprofit Award Legacy Award

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc. Patricia T. Kline, Executive Director, P.O. Box 13155, Lexington, KY 40583 Hope Hurst Lanham, CEO, 257 East Short St., Lexington, KY 40507 Since 1981, Central Kentucky Riding for When it comes to longevity, few small Hope (CKRH) has been dedicated to businesses can match the tenure of Hurst enriching the community by improving Office Suppliers, Inc. Started in 1923 when the quality of life and health of children Ollie C. Hurst and Robert Byars opened and adults with special physical, cogni- Hurst & Byars Printing on North tive, emotional, or social needs through Limestone Street, the business has trans- therapeutic activities with the horse. formed itself several times over multiple generations, while adapting Known early-on as Central Kentucky Riding for the Handicapped, the to the changing economic times. After a few years, the business organization began as a seasonal program with four participants and became Hurst Printing when Hurst bought out Byars. In 1949, he pur- borrowed horses, operating from a tobacco barn with no paid chased and renovated a former car wash and moved the business to employees. In 2004, the organization began the process of seeking its existing location at 257 East Short Street. In 1969, Ollie’s son to build an indoor facility that would enable CKRH to offer year-round Richard became president. Ollie retired, but served as chairman of services, regardless of weather conditions. The four million dollar Hurst’s board of directors until his death in 1978. The printing depart- project took six years, but was completed in 2011 through funding ment was sold, and in 1979, Hurst Printing became Hurst Office from individuals, foundation grants, and many in-kind contributions. Suppliers. When Richard Hurst passed away in 2011, ownership of the Today, CKRH has become a year-round endeavor housed in a new business shifted to his wife Palina and daughter Hope. Under the lead- state-of-the-art facility that is owned by the nonprofit. In the last seven ership of Hope as CEO and president and COO Tom Gormley, Hurst years, the organization has tripled the number of participants served Office Suppliers continues to provide quality products at a fair price and quintupled program revenue. CKRH is providing hope to more with one goal in mind – to serve its customers well. Through the Great people than ever before, and that’s good for both our community and Depression to the Great Recession, Hurst Office Suppliers has stood our state. the test of time, serving Central Kentucky for over 90 years and through three generations.

Forcht Bank Presents Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon Sept. 20th

During the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented TOAST TO THE WINNERS SPONSOR: PRESENTED BY: by Forcht Bank on Friday, September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Barney Miller’s Inc. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center on the grounds of historic Keeneland, we’ll recognize the “Thoroughbreds” of our small busi- GOLD SPONSOR: ness community in variety of categories and help celebrate the nam- Central Bank & Trust Co. ing of a new Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year. SILVER SPONSORS: After we learn a little more about each of our category winners, we’ll announce the Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Big Ass Fans Year, which is selected from the eight category award winners. The Central Kentucky Research Associates PLATINUM SPONSORS: Small Business of the Year is then submitted by the Bluegrass Small TravelHost of the Bluegrass Community Trust Bank Business Development Center for state and national recognition WUKY 91.3 FM Keeneland Association through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additionally, award winners in each category are provided with exhibit space at the Salute SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS: to Small Business Awards Luncheon, so you’ll want to arrive early or Hamburg Place stay a little late to interact with the award winners and learn more KESA about their products and services. TCG America Wiser Strategies

TO REGISTER: ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: You’ll want to come early and network, as the award winners in each Frost Brown Todd LLC category will be on hand to show off their products and services. The cost to attend is $50 for Commerce Lexington members, $60 for INVITATION & PRINT SPONSOR: potential members. To register, e-mail to Stablemate Creative LLC [email protected] or register on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. PRINTING SPONSOR: Advertisers Printers, Inc.

10 BUSINESS FOCUS SEPTEMBER 2013 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS CLX Congratulates the Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

Innovation Award Minority Business Award

Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc. Comfort Keepers Mark & Barbara Saunier, President; Owner Helen Rades, President/Owner, 2350 Regency Rd., Suite A, Lexington, KY 40503 1143 Brock McVey Dr., Lexington, KY 40509 Helen Rades considers herself to be an unlikely In 1999, Comfort and Process entrepreneur and small business owner, but her Solutions, Inc. (CPS) was born, desire to do something that mattered at the end of installing controls and provid- the day combined with a trip to a local bookstore led ing HVAC services for commer- to her purchasing her first Comfort Keepers fran- cial industrial customers in chise in 2002 at the age of 52. Rades was attracted Kentucky and Southern Indiana. to an article on Comfort Keepers, an elder care service that she saw in an issue Finding an adequate workforce was an early challenge, but of Entrepreneur magazine. Rades went on to purchase her second franchise in today, Comfort and Process Solutions has attracted the 2005, and today she has Comfort Keepers offices in Lexington and Frankfort, area’s top talent and experienced technicians. As many serving seven different counties in Central Kentucky. With 79 employees and more businesses and builders consider energy efficient ways over 100 regular clients, her franchise has been recognized as one of the top per- to be environmentally conscience, while reducing long-term formers among 660 offices nationwide. costs, CPS has flourished over the course of the last six years during a time when construction activity decreased significantly. To meet growing demand for services, CPS has Business Success Award gone from eight employees in 2012 to 34 this year, which includes 17 technicians. CPS has provided innovative technology that is low maintenance and highly efficient, such as underfloor air systems, open protocol BACnet systems, vari- Bates Security, LLC able speed chilled water systems, and chilled beam systems, William “Sonny” & Pat Bates, Jeremy Bates & Bryan Bates, Owners realizing significant energy savings for many clients. 3166 Custer Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 Bates Security is a locally-owned and operated security company, specializing in the installation, monitoring and servic- ing of burglary, video, access and fire systems. Sonny and Pat Phoenix Award Bates purchased the company in 1984 and simultaneously began ADR Security Services, which was re-branded to Bates Security in May 2011. Today, the daily operations are driven by the Bates’ sons, Jeremy and Bryan, while Bryan’s wife, Jamie, assists with mar- Lexington Ballet Company, Inc. keting and creative design for the company. The team has built Bates Security Susan Zearfoss, Board Chair; Luis Dominguez, Director into the largest privately-owned security company based in Kentucky. Bates 161 North Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507 Security was recognized in 2012 with the Salute to Small Business Innovation The Lexington Ballet was Award. founded by Nels Jorgensen in early 1974 under the name Jorgensen Ballet. The company and its school were established Green Initiative Award with a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, and in August 1974, the ballet reached nonprofit status under the name Lexington Ballet Company. Four years later, the company received performing status at the Southeastern Thai Orchid Cafe Mike & Toa Green, Co-Owners Regional Ballet Association, and then in 1985, Lexington 1030 South Broadway, Suite 2, Lexington, KY 40504 Ballet moved to its present location at ArtsPlace on North Mike and Toa Green, owners of Thai Orchid Café, con- Mill Street. Luis Dominguez, the ballet’s current director, sider their business to be more than just a restaurant. took over in 2003, along with his wife, Nancy, who serves as They consider it a way to present Thai food that is easy assistant director, and the professional company was re- for people to experience, a place where the community can learn about Thai cul- established in 2009. The Lexington Ballet Company’s out- ture, and an opportunity to be a leader in sustainable practices. Thai Orchid Café reach programs serve some 10,000 people in the communi- not only buys local ingredients and organic produce whenever possible, but it ty through performances, lecture demonstrations and also encourages a “no waste” culture through recycling, composting, and keep- movement classes, student workshops, and study guides ing waste to a minimum. Implementing sustainable green practices, using local for educators to use in teaching. More than 49 schools par- ingredients, making food from scratch, and eliminating needless waste, along ticipate in programs each season from Lexington and thir- with increased sales from community outreach, have helped Thai Orchid Cafe teen surrounding communities. weather the economic downturn in recent years.

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 EVENTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM) Are you a small business owner? Are you looking for help in today's tough environment? We have a great no-cost program for you! If you've ever needed advice or guidance as a business owner and didn't know where to turn, Commerce Lexington Inc. has a valuable, no cost solution for you. Various groups called the Business Owners Advisory Board (BOAB) meet monthly to assist in problem- solving through discussion with other business owners to help in analyzing current or future direction, and also provide an avenue for personal growth.

BOAB “ENROLLMENT EVENT” IS OCTOBER 17: If you're interested in the Business Owners Advisory Board through Commerce Lexington Inc., now is your opportunity to learn more about the program and to become active in one of the groups. In this present business environment, business owners need to know that a support structure exists to help them. An "ENROLLMENT EVENT" will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 7:30-9:00 a.m., Small Business Owners Find Answers in at Commerce Lexington Inc. (330 East Main St.). Business Owners Advisory Board Group placements for Commerce Lexington Inc. business mem- Although interaction with fellow Commerce Lexington Inc. bers are made twice per year for the various boards. Since the goal members is always good for business - BOAB is not designed as is for members to make a long-term commitment to the groups, the a networking or leads group. Each board is made up of eight twice-a-year placement process helps to facilitate a more effective business owners with similar concerns, but who are NOT in assimilation of new members into the groups. direct competition with each other. There is NO CHARGE to This upcoming Enrollment Event will enable members to meet participate in this program, which is open only to Commerce other group participants and ask questions, learn more about this Lexington members. Board members commit to meet on a free program in general, and even sign up to become a member of monthly basis for two to three hours per meeting, and each a Business Owner Advisory Board. group sets its own agenda. The boards offer encouragement and sound business advice for tackling the day-to-day chal- TO ATTEND THIS BOAB ENROLLMENT EVENT: lenges faced by business owners. Meetings are structured to To RSVP for this Enrollment Event, e-mail to Liz Bennett at include speakers on various business topics, guidance on goal [email protected]. There is no charge to attend this setting, marketing planning as well as assisting with your indi- informational event. vidual business issues. A few hours a month provides a wealth of benefit to participants.

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Golfers, Sponsors Enjoy Great Day on the Links at Business on the Green

Despite some off and on rain during the day, PRESENTED BY: golfers and sponsors enjoyed a great day on the golf course during the 2013 Commerce Lexington Inc. Business on the Green event presented by Community Trust Bank at Griffin Gate Golf Club. Congratulations to our top teams (listed below), and thank you to our wonderful sponsors, who without which the event would not be possible. GOLD SPONSORS: Frost Brown Todd LLC Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Ingersoll Rand on the Green Golf Scramble Results Kentucky Utilities Company Monday, August 12, 2013, Griffin Gate Golf Club First place: Ingersoll Rand (Don Wells, Kevin TEAM PHOTO SPONSOR: Davies, Mark Bishop, Randy Murphy) First Southern National Bank Second place: Purdon Rental & Sales (Jim Tucker, John Mangione, Mike Marinaro, Doug Brewer) GOLF BALL SPONSOR: Third place: Qualex Manufacturing (Dave Monthie Mechanical Blackburn, David Necessary, Don Hale, Gary Wasilewski) PRACTICE GREEN SPONSOR: Qualex Manufacturing

SNACK & BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS: bd's Mongolian Grill Dever, Inc. Fro Jo's Self Serve Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Lynn Imaging

More Business on the Green Photos Posted On-Line at www.facebook.com/ groups/ CommerceLexington

INGERSOLL RAND TEAM PURDON RENTAL & SALES QUALEX MANUFACTURING

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 13 GET CONNECTED

Women Leading Kentucky’s 2013 Winner’s Circle Teams Fall Networking Roundtables Ambassadors Team Kick Off Thursday, Sept. 19 American Founders Bank Baptist Health Lexington Women Leading Kentucky is getting ready to kick off its slate Central Bank & Trust Co. of Fall Networking Roundtable Luncheons, entitled “Eat, Drink & Be Merry!” Speakers and dates for the fall season of events Columbia Gas of Kentucky are listed below. The cost to attend is $35 per person for each Community Trust Bank event, $130 per person for all four luncheons, or $100 per person for the three Lexington luncheons. For more information Fifth Third Bank or to register on-line, visit www.womenleadingky.com. Each Friends of Commerce Lexington Inc. Luncheon runs from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa luncheons are held at Sal’s on Tates Creek Road. JPMorgan Chase FALL ROUNDTABLE SCHEDULE: Kentucky American Water/Windstream Communications Thursday, September 19, in Lexington: Kelly Anne Beile, Kentucky Utilities Co. Marketing & Community Relations Team Leader, Whole Foods. Leadership Lexington Alumni Tuesday, October 8, in Lexington: Rob Perez, Owner, Saul PNC Bank Good Restaurants and Pubs. Tuesday, October 29, in Frankfort: Cynthia Bohn, CEO, Equus Powell-Walton-Milward - a Division of J. Smith Lanier Run Vineyards (at Thomas D. Clark Center for KY History & SteinGroup, LLC co-sponsored with Kentucky State University) UBS Wednesday, November 20, in Lexington: Fred Minnick, pho- tographer & author, Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How University of Kentucky Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch and Irish Whiskey.

14 BUSINESS FOCUS SEPTEMBER 2013 GET CONNECTED

Winner’s Circle Leadership, Volunteers Officially Kick Off 2013 Campaign

Commerce Lexington Inc. officially PRESENTED BY: kicked off its eleventh edition of the annual Winner’s Circle total resource development program. Volunteers, team captains, program leadership, board members, and CLX staff gathered for the Kickoff Event presented by Andover Golf and Country Club on August 23. This initiative enlists the help of around 100 volunteers from throughout the community, who seek to bring in new members, renewals and membership upgrades, while informing existing During the Kickoff Event, team cap- members of services and marketing tains were charged with introducing opportunities available through their teams, as well as another team cap- Commerce Lexington Inc. tain with little known facts about the per- This year’s Winner’s Circle Chair, son. Past Winner’s Circle chairs Alan Terry McBrayer, of McBrayer, McGinnis, Stein and Ann McBrayer assisted with Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC, praised the vol- the “Prize Patrol” activity. unteers for their hard work and partici- Be on the lookout for a Winner’s pation in the program. He also Circle volunteer to contact your compa- announced that the goal for 2013 is ny over the course of the next ten weeks, $701,000, which is the highest in the and please welcome them into your history of the program. As of the Kickoff business. They are there to assist you Luncheon, volunteers had already pro- with getting the most out of your mem- duced more than $152,000. bership in Commerce Lexington Inc.

Commerce Lexington Inc. Goes Mobile! Download The Free CLX2Go App

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Mobile technology is here to stay, and Commerce Lexington, you can now attract more customers by offering Lexington Inc. (CLX) has embraced this method of commu- mobile coupons, "near me" deals, and special offers to nication not only to add visibility for its members, but to both CLX members and anyone in the Greater Lexington also provide an easy way to keep up with current CLX area who downloads this free app. events, community events, local news, programs, and your favorite businesses while you're on the go! TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP: Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announce that r Text lexington CLX2Go to 80802; OR its new smartphone app presented by Haymaker/Bean r Scan this QR code with your mobile device Commercial Real Estate and Haymaker Development Company is now available FREE for download in the iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace. EVERY COMMERCE LEXINGTON MEMBER has their own basic listing as a benefit of membership, which includes a "click to call" and "click to map" link. Mobile users now have one-touch access to your business contact information and location. As a member of Commerce ALSO SPONSORED BY:

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 15 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Central Kentucky Holds Orientation Retreat in Scott County

PRESENTED BY: Article by Allison J. Donovan, Stoll Keenon lum during the 10 month program will include topics Ogden, PLLC such as land use planning and zoning, economic On August 15-16, the Leadership Central Kentucky development, infrastructure, education and quality of program kicked off its 2013-2014 class with a two-day place. Orientation held in Georgetown. By design, We began day one of the Orientation with an Leadership Central Kentucky brings together individu- opportunity to get to know each of our class mem- BRONZE SPONSOR: als from around the Central Kentucky region to build bers. Prior to Orientation, each of us submitted an Toyota Motor Manufacturing, a network of informed citizens to better understand interesting personal fact, which was then included on Kentucky, Inc. and tackle issues and opportunities of the communi- a sheet of paper in the form of a Bingo card. Dr. Virgil ties of the Central Kentucky region. The core curricu- Grant, who by profession is Senior Pastor at Eastside Community Church in Richmond, served as our facil- itator for most portions of the Orientation program. He did an excellent job in leading the class in a variety of team building exercises to begin the process of defining concepts such as regionalism, leadership and conflict management. On Thursday morning, the entire class had opportunities to express its thoughts concerning regionalism and the issues and opportunities that arise when considering this topic. After lunch, there were more activities designed with the goal of helping the class to ponder and reflect on the elements involved in effective models of leadership. If the class was not already having fun, our afternoon activities included the use of play dough, an electric carpet, an imaginary space expedition and building a tent blindfolded! After checking into our hotel rooms when the afternoon session ended, the group met back up to travel to Wilshire’s for dinner. Everyone seemed to have a great time mingling with our fellow class members and various members of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Central Kentucky program, including Grover Hibberd, Jack Conner, Travis Hervey, Carmen Inman, Mark Manuel, Cindy Banks, Britain Skinner, and Suzy Hosley. The topic for day two was all about conflict management, with the emphasis on the concept that conflict itself is not an inherently bad thing, because it is how each person deals with conflict which ultimately matters. In addition to more group discussion and activities, the class enjoyed hearing about the feuds of all feuds, involving the legendary Kentucky conflict between the Hatfields and McCoys, during a presentation by Benita McCoy-Lyons, a descendant of Asa Harmon McCoy. We enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Ms. McCoy-Lyons. Personally, the Orientation program made me very excited about learning more about the Central Kentucky region I love and call home. From com- ments made by many of my classmates, I have no doubt the 2013-2014 class of the Leadership Central Kentucky program is going to be a positive resource for each of us individually, for each of our communities, and collectively for Central Kentucky! A special thanks to the Board of Directors of Leadership Central Kentucky, the fine community of Georgetown/Scott County, the various sponsors (LG&E/KU and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.) and Amy Carrington, Director of Leadership Development.

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Leadership Lexington Begins 2013-14 Program with Orientation Retreat

2013-14 CLASS PRESENTED BY:

PLATINUM SPONSOR:

BRONZE SPONSOR: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

Article by Gabriel Czirr, Unified Trust Company tice. But, I will attempt to do so with several things One of the very first things I learned in partici- I learned: speed passing a volleyball is great fun pating in the Leadership Lexington retreat to Jabez, (provided one is on the right team); I can trust a Kentucky, is that there is a place called Jabez. I complete stranger blindfolded to make a square think I can speak on behalf of most of my col- with a rope (and Brad was a great leader!); that leagues in the 2013-14 Leadership Lexington class dear couple from 15B will forever be remembered; in that I had absolutely no idea what to expect prior hiking several miles (and yes, it is several miles) to this trip taking place. I had previously spoken to amidst copperhead snakes down to the lake with a several others who had gone through the program dozen of your newest friends is a blast; and inter- in the past, and one recurring theme seemed to acting with just over 40 people of many diverse resurface every time - "Are you ready for Jabez?!" backgrounds over the span of a little over 24 hours What in the world could possibly cause such a stir is very enlightening. from a 4-H retreat a stone's throw away from the I learned a lot about myself as, no doubt, we all middle of nowhere? After the trip had concluded, did. If the trip to Jabez is any indication of things well...I had my answer. to come, the Leadership Lexington class of 2013-14 To sum it up briefly does the experience no jus- will not be one soon forgotten.

Ambassador Spotlight: Sue Miller, Al Torstrick Insurance Agency Sue Miller, Commercial Lines Producer About Being Involved with CLX: "Commerce Lexington Inc. Al Torstrick Insurance Agency has been great for me personally, because I have met peo- 343 Waller Avenue, Suite 101 ple I might not have had the opportunity to meet other- wise," said Miller. At Commerce Lexington events, mem- Lexington, KY 40511 bers of the Ambassador committee not only meet with new Phone: (859) 233-1461 businesses, but also come in contact with well established E-mail: [email protected] businesses in the area.

About Her Role at Al Torstrick: Sue Miller is a commercial About Serving as an Ambassador: "As an Ambassador, I call SUE MILLER lines producer with Al Torstrick Insurance Agency. She is on several businesses on a monthly basis," she added. constantly calling on businesses to talk about their insur- "Some of them are new to the area and some are not, but it ance needs. She said, "I travel most of Central Kentucky, so is great to be able to discuss the many advantages of the days are never boring." Commerce Lexington membership with them and encour- age them to be active in the organization."

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

SEPTEMBER 2013 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 NEW MEMBERS

New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of July 12, through August 20, 2013

AAA Allied Group, Inc. Fab Steel, Inc. Lexington, KY 40502 Panera Bread - Richmond Road Travel Agencies Construction Phone: (859) 523-2464 Restaurants Tony Newman, Executive Vice President Jeff Crump, President Web: www.lexinvestmtg.com Amy Rumford 3710 Palomar Centre Drive 476 Transport Dr., Lexington, KY 40511 2573 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502 Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 253-0630 LifeSaver App, LLC Phone: (859) 335-9992 Phone: (859) 425-5701 Web: www.fabsteelinc.com Healthcare Web: www.aaa.com Jim Howell, VP Business Development Shatterbox GAAN Technologies, Inc. 217 Baywood Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356 Graphic Designers Andrew Wood Piano Studio Information Technology Phone: (859) 219-1557 Russell Hensley Piano Instruction G.T. Smith, President Web: www.lifesaverapp.com 163 Main Street, Suite 401 Andrew Wood, Owner 216 Walton Avenue, Suite 102 Lexington, KY 40507 872 Overview Dr., Lexington, KY 40514 Lexington, KY 40502 NKY Surgical LLC Phone: (859) 280-2600 Phone: (859) 224-4437 Phone: (859) 221-1234 Medical Supplies/Equipment Web: www.shatterboxstudios.com Web: www.andrewwoodstudio.com Web: www.gaantechnologies.com Jay Tomes, Principal 812 Winding Oak Trail Simplex Grinnell The Bair Foundation Grogan's Healthcare Supply Lexington, KY 40511 Fire Alarm Systems Foster Care Healthcare Products Phone: (859) 321-4353 Rich Ferris, District General Manager Emily Deitrick, Intake Coordinator Alan Grogan, President 973 Beasley Street, Suite 150 2333 Alexandria Drive Suite 125 1016 South Broadway T R UST EE INV EST O R Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40504 Lexington, KY 40504 Ohio Valley Financial Group Phone: (859) 294-7233 Phone: (859) 514-6080 Phone: (859) 254-6661 Financial Services Web: www.simplexgrinnell.com Web: www.bair.org Web: www.grogans.com Nathan Wright 201 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507 South-Van Events Banister Allen Properties, Inc. Humphrey Lowe, PLLC Phone: (859) 687-0223 Caterers Real Estate Rental Services Accountants Web: www.ohiovalleyfg.com Sam Sears, Executive Chef Elizabeth Maybriar Chris Humphrey, CPA / Owner 753 E. Seventh St., Lexington, KY 40505 1005 Watermill Ln., Lexington, KY 40515 1019 Majestic Drive, Suite 370 Phone: (859) 233-3736 T R UST EE INV EST O R Phone: (859) 229-6642 Lexington, KY 40513 Web: www.southvanevents.com Phone: (859) 219-1040 Panera Bread College Hunks Hauling Junk and Web: www.hlpllc.com Restaurants Stuart Mercer - Gentleman's Shoppe College Hunks Moving Shawn McDonald, Joint Venture Partner Men's Apparel Junk Removal The Kentucky Center for Oral and 3630 S. Geyer Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Stuart Mercer, Co-Owner Marty Vaughn, Franchise Owner Maxillofacial Surgery Phone: (800) 301-5566 126 W. Maxwell Street, Suite 200 125 Trade Street, Suite H Dentists-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Web: www.panerabread.com Lexington, KY 40508 Lexington, KY 40511 Laura Buchholtz, Marketing Director See Regional Locations Below Phone: (859) 309-0357 Phone: (859) 312-1720 2533 Larkin Road, Lexington, KY 40503 Web: www.stuartmercer.com Web: www.collegehunkslexington.com Phone: (859) 278-9376 Panera Bread - Frankfort Web: www.kentuckyoms.com Caterers TeliCall Connected Nation Amy Rumford Communications Non-Profit Organizations Kentucky Foot Professionals 101 West Ridge Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601 J.P. Harris, President Thomas W. Ferree, President/COO Physicians & Surgeons, Podiatry Phone: (502) 223-2224 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 400-165 1020 College Street Sue Carmichael, Office Coordinator Lexington, KY 40513 Bowling Green, KY 42101 2130 Nicholasville Road, Suite 1 Panera Bread - Palomar Centre Phone: (859) 514-6740 Phone: (270) 781-4320 Lexington, KY 40503 Caterers Web: www.telicall.com Web: www.connectednation.org Phone: (859) 278-7313 Amy Rumford Web: www.kyfootpro.com 3705 Palomar Centre Drive WealthSouth Cooperative Business Services, LLC Lexington, KY 40513 Banks Financial Services KY Health Training, LLC Phone: (859) 223-0648 Stephen Brown, Market Director/ Perry Dunn Education-Training Senior Trust Officer 2557 Sir Barton Way Rucker Grigsby, Owner Panera Bread - Regency Center 175 E. Main Street, Suite 300 Lexington, KY 40509 343 Waller Avenue, Suite 204 Caterers Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (888) 697-9555 Lexington, KY 40504 Amy Rumford Phone: (859) 523-2600 Web: www.cbscuso.com Phone: (859) 963-2901 2380 Norman Lane, Suite 110 Web: www.wealthsouth.com Web: www.khtnow.com Lexington, KY 40503 CSL Plasma Inc. Phone: (859) 276-1262 Blood Banks & Centers Lex Fitness Dorothy Engelsman, Assistant Mgr. Fitness Centers Panera Bread - Richmond 1840 Oxford Cir., Lexington, KY 40504 Jeff Brown, Owner Caterers Phone: (859) 254-8047 115 Old Todds Rd., Lexington, KY 40509 Amy Rumford Web: www.cslplasma.com Phone: (859) 396-1163 2073 Lantern Ridge Drive Web: www.lexfitness.com Richmond, KY 40475 eCampus.com Phone: (859) 624-1760 Booksellers Lexington Investment Mortgage Matthew Montgomery Company, LLC 2373 Palumbo Dr., Lexington, KY 40509 Mortgages Phone: (859) 514-6844 Laryssa McConnaughhay Web: www.ecampus.com 128 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 112

18 BUSINESS FOCUS SEPTEMBER 2013 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Air Source Technology, Inc. announced that Bruce The University of Kentucky College of Law and the Susan Wright, a member of the Lexington Public Fergusson achieved the professional recognition as Law Alumni Association recently honored two long- Library Board of Trustees, has completed the a Board Certified Industrial Hygienist by the time Frost Brown Todd LLC attorneys and UK grad- Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification Program, American Industrial Hygienists Association. uates, Judge James Park Jr. and Sheryl G. Snyder. which was created to provide trustees with the tools Judge Park was inducted into the Hall of Fame, the to help them fulfill their responsibilities to their A total of 88 Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP attor- highest honor in the College of Law, while Snyder libraries and communities. neys have been named “Top Rated Lawyers” by received the Professional Achievement Award for a American Lawyer Media, including 42 in Kentucky. 40-year career of excellence as an appellate lawyer & LM Communications Broadcast Media Group recent- Thirteen attorneys from the Lexington office were commercial litigator. ly appointed Don Pollnow to national sales manager included on the list, including Wendy Bryant Becker, in Lexington. Jack C. Bender, Carolyn M. Brown, Anne A. Chesnut, The board of trustees of Georgetown College named Bruce E. Cryder, Martin J. Cunningham, Margaret A. long-time trustee and 1980 graduate Granetta Natasha’s Bistro & Bar announced the hiring of new Miller, David A. Owen, Tandy C. Patrick, Henry C.T. Bingham Blevins as the college’s acting president. executive chef Alex Jenkins to develop and implement (Tip) Richmond III, Phillip D. Scott, Stephen W. M. Dwaine Greene will become the college’s 24th a new culinary philosophy and menu. Switzer and Job D. (Darby) Turner. President when he assumes the post in late October. Park Community Federal Credit Union was named Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the promo- Hospice of the Bluegrass has appointed DenEllen the 10th Best Place to Work in Kentucky by the tions of Rebecca Haddix to secondary market under- Coldiron, RN, MSN, OCN, CHPN as the site direc- Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management writing manager and Paul Thornsberry to senior vice tor for the clinical office that serves patients in (KYSHRM), in conjunction with The Kentucky president – mortgage lending. Meanwhile, Jacob M. Lexington and Jessamine County. Chamber of Commerce, in the small/medium-size Schirmer joined the bank as vice president – com- employer category. Additionally, SNL Financial mercial lending. Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty announces the fol- ranked Park Community as the 17th best-performing lowing new agents: Christine Adams, Terra Long, credit union in the United States in 2012, and it CLARK Material Handling Company was recently Kathy Martin, Marcia Zack, Richie Holmes, Lyndi received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., named as one of the Healthiest Places to Work in Huddleston, Maria Carter, Moe Drumheller, Rachel the nation’s leading independent credit union rating the Bluegrass through the Bluegrass Wellness at Cooper, Corey Cleaver and Charlie Dieruf. and research firm. Work initiative, an inaugural program that encour- aged fitness and wellness within businesses and Kentucky American Water Chief Operator Doug Quality Construction Company announced that Keith organizations. CLARK was one of only 16 companies Brooks has been recognized with the 2013 Operator Davis has been named vice president and general to receive Platinum Level recognition. Meritorious Award from the Kentucky/Tennessee manager. Jessamine County’s fastest-growing con- Section of the American Water Works Association. struction company recently moved to 103 Bradley Michael Tetterton, founder and CEO of Creative Drive in Nicholasville. Lodging Solutions (CLS), was named an Ernst & The Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, the busi- Kristin Meadors has joined the 133-year-old trade Staggs & Fisher Consulting Engineers, Inc. ness world’s most prestigious award for entrepre- group as director of governmental and regulatory announced that engineer Wayne Thomas has joined neurs. CLS also announced an expansion of its C- affairs. the firm’s electrical division. Suite structure and promoted Steve Handy to chief technology officer, Cindy Rudovich to chief sales offi- The Lexington Children’s Theatre announced its Western Kentucky University’s Board of Regents cer, Carolyn Hundley to chief culture and develop- board of directors for the 2013-14 season. Officers recently elected Lexington attorney David Porter of ment officer, and Joanna Garcia as COO. include: President - Debra Locker Griffin (Locker Stites & Harbison as chair for 2013-14. Additionally, Public Relations); Past President - Thomas Cory the firm named Elizabeth “Betsy” Johnson as chair of Cumberland Surety, Inc. has relocated to 340 South Reitz (Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company, PLLC); its Health Care Service Group, and attorney Elizabeth Broadway in Lexington, and William (Bill) Adams President-Elect - Heather Barron (Ball Homes); Camille Yancey recently joined the Lexington office. now serves as president and managing partner. Treasurer - Jane Fraebel (Bank of the Bluegrass); Treasurer-Elect - Stephen Bradley Noel (BB&T); and Turf Town Properties welcomed back realtor Patrice DelCotto Law Group member Laura Day DelCotto Secretary - Jason Ams (Bingham Greenebaum Doll, Perlman as a full-time member of its team. was honored with the University of Kentucky College LLP). Board of Directors include: Ryan Barrow, Kelly of Law’s Professional Achievement Alumni Award at Anne Beile, Faith Calhoun, Monica Calleja, Jason Robert S. Ryan, a partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, the College of Law Alumni Reception held during the Collins, Tamera Collins , Y. Kae Cooper, Thomas LLP, was presented with the “President’s Cup” at a annual Kentucky Bar Convention. Delcotto Law Flanigan, Jill Gookin, Laura Hayden, Susan Herren, recent Lexington Rotary Club meeting. This is the Group also announced that attorney Heather Tempa Hohman, David Kidd, Laurel Raimondo highest honor that the club can bestow upon one of Pennington will lead the firm’s new Danville office, Martin, LaToi Mayo, Tawanda Lewis Owsley, Mandy its members and is given for outstanding service to while its new Frankfort and Somerset offices will be Roberts, Carol Sampson, Melanie Simpson-Halpin, the Rotary Club and the community. In addition, the headed by attorney Clair Edwards. and Molly Toney. Honorary Board Members include College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Lori DeSantis, D. Eric Lycan, Valerie Marshall, and announced the election of partner George J. Miller as Brandon Drake recently joined Fifth Third Bank as Jim Richardson. a newly-elected Fellow. retail regional manager, while Travis Johnson was named as a mortgage loan originator in The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health elect- Harrodsburg and Jennifer Wilson was promoted to ed Scott White as chair for the 2013-14 fiscal year. SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Submit your company’s awards, personnel wealth management advisor for Fifth Third’s Private White, a lead trial lawyer for Morgan & Pottinger, changes, additions, or promotions for Business Bank Division. P.S.C., is the first non-medical/public health official Focus to [email protected]. to lead the board in its history. Information is published in the order received and Forcht Bank has named Jeremy Brooking to its only as space permits. Treasury Management team.

SEPTEMBER 2013 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

SEPTEMBER 2013: OCTOBER 2013: 4 Leadership Lexington Youth Program Orientation. 2 Leadership Lexington Youth Program Opening Session.

@330 (Formerly Business Resource Roundtable) presented by Women Leading Ky.’s Fall Networking Roundtables, Noon - 10 NetGain Technologies, 3:30-5:00 p.m., at Commerce 8 1:30 p.m., at Sal’s on Tates Creek Road. - SEE PAGE 14 Lexington’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 Leadership Lexington Arts & Culture Day presented by Leadership Lexington opening class session presented by 10 KentuckyOne Health. 12 KentuckyOne Health. Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E - Kentucky Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E - Kentucky 16 Utilities Co. at Scott County. 18 Utilities Co. at Bourbon County. Business Owners Advisory Boards (BOAB) Enrollment Lexington Venture Club, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Hyatt 17 Event, 7:30-9:00 a.m., at Commerce Lexington’s first floor 18 Regency Lexington. - SEE PAGE 4 conference room. - SEE PAGE 12

Women Leading Ky.’s Fall Networking Roundtables, Noon - Business Link sponsored and hosted by Paul Miller Ford 19 1:30 p.m., at Sal’s on Tates Creek Road. - SEE PAGE 14 22 Mazda (975 E. New Circle Road), 4:30-6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9 Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by 20 Forcht Bank, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Keeneland New Member Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Entertainment Center. - SEE PAGE 10 24 Commerce Lexington Inc.’s first floor conference room.

Public Policy Luncheon presented by Kentucky American Opportunity Exchange presented by Columbia Gas of 24 Water, Noon - 1:30 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Lexington 24 Kentucky, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Clarion Hotel (1950 Newtown (Patterson Ballroom). - SEE PAGE 7 Pike). - SEE PAGE 6