USINESS OCUS BOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. F OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE X Integrated Engineering Named 2015 Small Business of the Year Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon Recap on Pages 10-11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: UK President Dr. Capilouto Headlines Oct. 7th Good Morning Bluegrass

@330 Series: Giving Free Consultations Without Giving Away Business

Oct. 23rd Policy Luncheon Features Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway www.CommerceLexington.com BUSINESS FOCUS October 2015: Volume XXIII, Issue X

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Consolo Announces Expansion of 30 New Jobs 4-5 Business Focus is published once a month for a BUSINESS FEATURE: ITW Powertrain Fastening total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Next 5-Across Pitch Event is Wednesday, October 28th Lexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, STAT: Impact of Manufacturing on Central Kentucky Region Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600 2015 Chairman of the Board: Herb Miller, President EVENTS: Columbia Gas of Kentucky Good Morning BG Features UK President Dr. Capilouto 6-13 Publisher: Nov. 12th Good Morning BG Features Business Panel Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO Policy Luncheon: Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway Commerce Lexington Inc. @330: Giving Consultations Without Giving Away Business Editor: Mark E. Turner Man O’War Harley-Davidson Hosts Business Link Communications Specialist: Elizabeth Bennett Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon Recap Printing: Post Printing BOAB Enrollment Event is November 5th Mail Service: Lexington Herald-Leader

Subscriptions are available for $12 and are included as a direct benefit of Commerce GET CONNECTED: Lexington Inc. membership. Business Focus 14-19 Winner’s Circle Program Making Great Progress (USPS 012-337) periodical postage paid at Advertise Your Business in 2016 Guide to the BG Lexington, Kentucky. Leadership Development Program Recaps POSTMASTER : Send address corrections to Ambassador Spotlight: Hunter Stout, Dean Dorton Business Focus, Commerce Lexington Inc., 2016 Ambassador Applications Due November 6th P.O. Box 1968, Lexington, KY 40588-1968. Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members Member Personnel Announcements & Awards Display Rates For DISPLAY RATES in Business Focus, con - tact Dana Zinger at (859) 226-1607 or [email protected], and an WHAT 2 WATCH 4 account executive will contact you . Personnel Updates Submit your company’s awards and mile - stones or personnel changes and additions October 23rd Policy Luncheon Man O’War Harley-Davidson to [email protected]. Features Democrat Gubernatorial Hosts Next Business Link Personnel news might include promotions, Candidate Jack Conway on Wednesday, October 14th additions, awards and milestones, recogni - tions and certifications and/or appoint - ments. Information is published only as space permits. On The Cover Photo of Integrated Engineering, the 2015 Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year, by Bill Straus Photography.

2 BUSINESS FOCUS OCTOBER 2015 Commentary: An Intern’s Perspective EDITOR’S NOTE: Like many businesses and organizations, Commerce Lexington Inc. utilizes the assistance of many interns throughout the year. We could not do what we do without the help of these wonderful students, many of whom come from several colleges in the area. We like to think that we give them a good work experience that gives them a true sense of what it takes to operate an organization effectively. We hope they learn a lot, gain experience, and have fun at the same time. Recently, we asked one of our international interns to write about his experience at Commerce Lexington Inc., and here is what he wrote.

Written By Faisal Hamza My first impression of Commerce Lexington could not have been a better one. I grew up in Dubai and am currently attending universi - ty in the United Kingdom, so this was the first time I was interning in the USA. My family recently invested in a manufacturing company in FAISAL HAMZA Lexington called Blue Star Plastics, so I thought this would be the ideal place to gain experience. Before my arrival however, my initial thought was “Is this just going to be another thing to put on my CV?” Many of my previous experiences with internships were quite unsatisfactory; they were boring, uncon - structive, and lacking a challenge, so I was worried that coming here would be the same. As you may have already guessed, I was in fact very wrong. The first people I met at Commerce Lexington were Gina Greathouse from the Economic Development department and Andi Johnson from Public Policy. After introducing themselves and the company, any reservations that I might leave empty-handed were evaporated. I can safely say that they are two of the kindest, most hard-working people I have met. They and the rest of the staff at Commerce Lexington were unbelievably accommo - dating and helpful from day one. There was not a trace of condescending attitude despite my com - paratively young age; it was the first time I was able to allow my maturity to show through during an internship, enabling me to contribute and inte - grate. Although I was mainly involved with the Economic Development and Public Policy depart - ments, it did not stop other members of the cham - ber from also being extremely welcoming. I was shocked to see that some people I rarely engaged SEE “INTERN” ON PAGE 12

OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

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

Consolo Announces Expansion of 30 New Jobs & $730,000 Investment Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and many of the good jobs our economy has produced have come from announced on August 27th that Consolo Service Group is expanding its expansions of local businesses. Congratulations, Consolo!” Lexington location. Consolo, a software company that specializes in the “Consolo Services is a great example of a company that recognizes hospice and palliative care industry, will create 30 new jobs and invest the benefits of being located in a city with a solid technology sector,” $730,700 into the project. said Bob Quick, CCE, president and CEO of Commerce Lexington Inc. “When a local business grows and invests in Lexington, it tells the “Consolo’s expansion will create more software development and high world that our city is a great place to do business,” Mayor Gray said. quality support jobs for our community.” “Since 2011, our unemployment rate has been cut by more than half,

Stat of the Month: CSG Ribbon Cutting Impact of Manufacturing on Central Kentucky Region October marks National Manufacturing Month. Kentucky’s manufacturing industry is a vital part of our state economy and offers Kentuckians promising careers. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, there are over 2,400 manufacturing facilities in Kentucky with 240,000 full- time employees. Since 2014, 38 companies have either opened new facilities or expanded existing facilities in the Bluegrass Region. Together, these companies created 1,072 new jobs and invested $206.7 million into the economy. Commerce Lexington Inc. helped seven existing companies expand and helped three new companies locate in the region, adding 411 new jobs and investing nearly $74.5 million. Kentucky manufacturing companies not only provide jobs and economic prosperity, but also produce national brands such as On August 31, the Council of State Governments cut the ribbon on their $5.5 Pop-tarts, Dixie Cups, JiF peanut butter, Post-It Notes, Hot million renovation of its national headquarters. The council, which was found - Pockets, Kentucky Ale, Tiffany & Co. jewelry and numerous ed in 1933, is tasked with being a nonpartisan resource for all branches of state brands of bourbon. governments. The organization works to find solutions to such multistate issues as serving veterans, policing and more.

By The Numbers: In 2015, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Development Division has responded to calls from the following: New Business: 85 new prospects interested in finding a new location or expanding operations Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Companies: 29 companies with potential expansions in Lexington Client Visits: 20 Existing Business Visits: 108

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4 BUSINESS FOCUS OCTOBER 2015 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Feature: ITW Powertrain Fastening

ITW Powertrain Fastening serves US automakers and major tier suppliers with tightly toleranced and innovative components for the engine and powertrain systems. The plant holds a leadership position in North America, and AutoVision Conference also supports the development of these products by the Commerce Lexington attended the inaugural AutoVision Conference in ITW facility in China. The division drives profitability by Louisville in September. The AutoVision Conference, created by the Kentucky leveraging its innovative solutions, design engineering Automotive Industry Association (KAIA), showcases the future of the automo - and global footprint. ITW Powertrain Fastening in tive industry from a variety of perspectives and provides access to the expertise Lexington manufactures metal fasteners, fastener assem - of C-suite executives, industry leaders and other experts. This was a great oppor - blies, and stabilizer link assemblies. ITW nationwide and tunity for professional development and networking with existing businesses. Powertrain Fastening Lexington are proud contributors Pictured above is Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear kicking off the conference and supporters of United Way of the Bluegrass. and speaking on the impact of the automotive industry in Kentucky. EDITOR’S NOTE: C3N Network As a part of Commerce Lexington Inc.’s economic development efforts, we visit 150 companies each year to gauge our local business environment, to be a helpful resource and to guide them through incentive programs as they grow in Lexington. As we meet with companies, our team wants to make you aware of some of these great businesses in Lexington that you may not know.

The Contact Center Consortium (C3N) network met September 15 at TwinSpires. Mark Hall, the Contact Center Manager at TwinSpires, and his team presented on their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. 14 individuals attended this meeting. 5Across is Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Awesome Inc.

Join Awesome Inc. for the next 5Across event on Wednesday, October 28th. Sponsored by the Lexington Venture Club, 5Across is a pitch contest for entrepreneurs. 5 pitches, 5 minutes per pitch, $500 prize, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5 cost (includes food). If you haven’t checked out a 5Across, make sure to attend this fun entrepreneurial event. To register, visit www.5across.org .

OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 5 EVENTS

WEDNESDAY , O CTOBER 7, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | H YATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (P ATTERSON BALLROOM ) Dr. Eli Capilouto Talks “All Things UK” at Oct. 7th Good Morning Bluegrass

PRESENTED BY : As the Bluegrass Ballroom (401 West High Street), University of Region’s largest employer, Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto will be on the University of Kentucky’s hand to talk about the plethora of changes and impact is felt far and wide enhancements happening across the campus, across the Commonwealth. and what we can look forward to during the next From its academic pro - 150 years of the University of Kentucky. grams to its advances in GOLD SPONSORS healthcare to important ABOUT DR. ELI CAPILOUTO: TravelHost of the Bluegrass research efforts and of Dr. Eli Capilouto became the 12th President of Waffle House / LexiDan Foods, LLC course the successful UK PRESIDENT the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under DR. ELI WUKY 91.3 FM athletics programs, UK has his leadership, the $3.4 billion flagship and land seen many changes and a CAPILOUTO SILVER SPONSORS grant research university has gained significant lot of activity on campus momentum in fulfilling its multi-faceted mis - State Auto Insurance Companies lately. Traditional Bank sion of teaching, research, service and health The University of Kentucky is also undergo - care. A native of Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previ - Windstream Communications ing a significant physical transformation of its ously served as Provost of the University of academic, research, residential, health care and SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) and Dean of the community spaces. Through partnerships, ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES...LLC UAB School of Public Health. increased philanthropy and effective financial Breeze Financial, LLC management, UK is self-financing the vast Cumberland Valley National Bank majority of its more than $1.7 billion infrastruc - TO REGISTER: Hurst Business Supply & Furniture ture development. The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass Solutions At an upcoming Good Morning Bluegrass is $25 for Commerce Lexington Inc. members Missing Link Managed I.T., LLC event presented by Fifth Third Bank on and $35 for non-members. To register, e-mail to Pinnacle Productions Wednesday, October 7 , from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at [email protected] or register on- the Hyatt Regency Lexington’s Patterson line at www.CommerceLexington.com .

THURSDAY , N OVEMBER 12, 2015 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | H YATT REGENCY LEXINGTON (401 W. H IGH STREET ) Local Panel to Discuss Advantages, Challenges to Business in the Bluegrass Panelists Include Amazon, Big Ass Solutions, Bluegrass Manufacturing, Innovative Mattress Solutions

Lexington and its metro area continue to pile up top economic rankings from numerous national sources. In fact, within the last year, Lexington has been named among the top cities for business and careers, college graduates, retirees, young adults, jobs, affordability, veterans, and entrepreneurs. What is it about Lexington and the Bluegrass Region that brings so many global companies and keeps existing companies growing and prospering? LEXINGTON MOHAMMAD KIM KNOPF BRAD SHIRK CAREY SMITH MAYOR HAMZA INNOVATIVE AMAZON BIG ASS During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. inter - JIM GRAY BLUE STAR MATTRESS SOLUTIONS active Good Morning Bluegrass event presented PLASTICS SOLUTIONS by Fifth Third Bank on Thursday, November 12, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Lexington (401 W. High Street), we’ll hear from representatives of four local companies, as they This diverse group of speakers, representing a variety of industries, tell their story of doing business and succeeding in the Bluegrass. will discuss why Lexington is THE place for their company, the chal - Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will moderate a panel of speakers that lenges they face, and the opportunities that exist for their future. will include Kim Knopf (Innovative Mattress Solutions), Carey Smith (Big Ass Solutions), Brad Shirk (Amazon), and Mohammad Hamza TO REGISTER: (Blue Star Plastics). Panelists will speak about their experiences of run - The cost to attend this Good Morning Bluegrass is $25 for Commerce ning and growing their business in Lexington, what has worked and not Lexington Inc. members and $35 for non-members. To register, e-mail worked, what is advantageous for them here and what impediments to [email protected] or register on-line at need addressed to spark further growth. www.CommerceLexington.com .

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FRIDAY , O CTOBER 23, 2015 | N OON - 1:30 P.M. | G RIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & S PA (B LUEGRASS PAVILION ) October 23rd Policy Luncheon Features Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Conway With just a month until Kentucky voters head Lexington Policy Council Chair Carla Blanton will PRESENTED BY : to the polls to decide who will be the state’s next lead Mr. Conway through a discussion about key governor, Commerce Lexington Inc. will finish issues. its 2015 Public Policy Luncheon series present - Republican Gubernatorial candidate Matt ed by Kentucky American Water with Democrat Bevin was our featured speaker at a Public Policy Gubernatorial candidate and current Kentucky Luncheon on September 10th. If you missed Attorney General Jack Conway on Friday, that event or would like to review, video of the October 23 , from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the full event is posted on the Commerce Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa’s Bluegrass Inc. YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/ PLATINUM SPONSORS : Pavilion (1800 Newtown Pike). Commerce commlexingtonky . Steptoe and Johnson, PLLC Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC Friday, October 23, Noon - 1:30 p.m. GOLD SPONSORS : Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate & AT&T Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway Century Aluminum Company Democratic Candidate and current Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway will be University of Kentucky featured at a Policy Luncheon on Friday, October 23 , from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the U.S. Bank Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa’s Bluegrass Pavilion (1800 Newtown Pike). Conway has twice been elected to serve as the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. His service to the state began when he spent six SILVER SPONSORS : years in senior-level Cabinet positions in Kentucky Governor Paul Patton’s admin - Blue & Co., LLC istration. Blue Grass Airport C-Forward TO REGISTER: Cumberland Valley National Bank The cost to attend is $45 for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, $55 for potential members. To reg - Fifth Third Bank ister, e-mail to [email protected] or register on-line at www.commercelexington.com . Hope Hill Youth Services Kentucky Community & Technical College System KU - a PPL Company Lexington Center Corporation NetGain Technologies, Inc. Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company, PLLC Sheehy Marketing Sodworks SteinGroup, LLC Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC Sutherland & Associates TravelHost of the Bluegrass WUKY 91.3 FM

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS : Ad-Venture Promotions Babbage Cofounder DeSalvo & Company McCarthy Strategic Solutions Missing Link Managed I.T., LLC WATCH ON Progressive Marketing

Kentucky Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Bevin (far right) spoke to media representatives following the Commerce Lexington Inc. Public Policy Luncheon on September 10th. To view this event in its entirety, visit the Commerce Lexington Inc. YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky . (Photo by Mark E. Turner | CLX Staff)

OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 7 EVENTS

TUESDAY , O CTOBER 13, 2015 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E. M AIN ST. - F IRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM ) @330 Series: Giving Free Consultations Without Giving Away Your Business

PRESENTED BY : If you’re a small business owner or ABOUT THE SPEAKER: entrepreneur, then at some point Vince Edwards is the President of you’ve had clients or general business Pinnacle Success Group, a leading busi - colleagues contact you for business ness consulting firm in Lexington. He advice or to help them find a solution has consulted dozens of companies, to a problem. Have you ever felt that increasing profits in all of those. He has the client got work done without pay - a diverse background, which includes ing a dime or used an idea or solution working in corporate, nonprofit, small from an initial consultation you did businesses and startups, and has been without any payment? Or, perhaps VINCE EDWARDS an entrepreneur. Originally from you’ve provided a detailed quote on a Owensboro, he attended the University GOLD SPONSORS project, only to have it used as a bar - of Kentucky, and since then has resided LexiDan Foods, LLC/Waffle House gaining chip with another company. in Lexington. TravelHost of the Bluegrass During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. University of Kentucky's Gatton @330 series event presented by Manpower of College of Business & Economics Central Kentucky on Tuesday, October 13 , from ABOUT THE @330 SERIES: The @330 events provide a topical presentation Windstream Communications 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conference room, Vince Edwards , presi - that is relevant to the success of small business dent of Pinnacle Success Group, will help you owners and business professionals. They also stop these things from occurring, while leverag - allow members the opportunity to discuss ideas, ing any preliminary work that you do. He will share best practices, and work through challenges. present tips and strategies to ensure that you can continue to give free advice and consulta - TO REGISTER: tions without feeling like you’re giving away your The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington business. Inc. members at no charge. However, please regis - ter for the events by contacting Liz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 or lbennett @commercelexington.com .

Betsy Dexter Hired to Lead Business & Education Network Betsy Dexter has been named the new Executive Director of the Business & Education Network (BEN), a subsidiary of Commerce Lexington Inc. that is charged with assisting efforts to close the work - force skills gap in the Central Kentucky Region. Before coming to Commerce Lexington Inc., Dexter spent three BETSY DEXTER years with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as a manager of public affairs, specializing in education and workforce policy. Prior to her work with the Kentucky Chamber, she was a Field Representative for former Congressman Ben Chandler, where she represented the Congressman throughout Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District. Her previous pro - fessional experience includes marketing and brand man - agement for Panera, LLC, and washingtonpost.com. In April 2015, Dexter completed a yearlong fellowship with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, where she worked to develop strategies for improving the birth-to-career education pipeline in local communities. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and currently resides in Lexington. Contact Betsy Dexter at (859) 226- 1604 or [email protected] .

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WEDNESDAY , O CTOBER 14, 2015 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | M AN O’W AR HARLEY -D AVIDSON (2073 B RYANT ROAD - H AMBURG AREA ) Man O’War Harley-Davidson Hosts October 14th Business Link Event “Rev up” your networking, get out on the open EXHIBIT SPACE: SPONSORED BY : road, and head on over to Man O’War Harley- Limited exhibit space is available at this Business Davidson (2073 Bryant Road) in Hamburg for the Link for Commerce Lexington Inc. members only. next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link on The cost to exhibit is $175. Contact Liz Bennett at Wednesday, October 14 , from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. [email protected] to reserve Enjoy live music, food and drinks, and door prizes, your exhibit space. while you explore the motorcycle displays, motor - clothes presentation, and try out Man O’War Harley-Davidson’s jumpstart, where people can sit on a motorcycle, rev it up, and change gears. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and other business professionals, while you browse the many exhibitors and enjoy great food and fun. Bring plenty of business cards as you interact with prospective clients or catch up with others who can help you grow your business.

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 registra - tion table on the evening of the event. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS .

Spotlight Organization at October 14th Business Link is KVC Kentucky The next Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link event on Wednesday, October 14th , from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Man O’War Harley-Davidson will highlight KVC Kentucky , a 501(c)3 nonprofit child welfare and behavioral healthcare organization headquartered in Lexington that provides behavioral health services, foster care, fam - ily preservation and diversion, and other family-related services. Each year, KVC Kentucky serves more than 10,000 children and families in eight regions of the state. Find out more about KVC Kentucky on-line at www.kvckentucky.org .

OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 9 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS

Photo by Bill Straus Photography

Integrated Engineering Named 2015 CLX Small Business of the Year

PRESENTED BY : At the Commerce Lexington Inc. Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on August 28th at Keeneland presented by Forcht Bank , Integrated Engineering was named the 2015 Small Business of the Year. The recipient of this year’s Minority Business Award, Integrated Engineering was chosen among six different cate - PLATINUM SPONSORS gory winners as the Small Business of the Year. Community Trust Bank The company will now have the opportunity to be Keeneland Association considered for state and national recognition through the U.S. Small Business Administration. KU a PPL Company Located at 166 Prosperous Place in Lexington, Sam’s Club Integrated Engineering is a professional civil engi - neering, landscape architecture, and surveying Left to right: Forcht Bank President Tucker Ballinger, TOAST TO THE WINNERS SPONSOR firm, offering a wide array of consulting experi - Integrated Engineering’s Eddie Mesta, and Barney Miller’s Inc. ence in various fields of design. It is known for its Commerce Lexington Inc. Board Chair Herb Miller, GOLD SPONSORS storm-water design expertise, and is one of only President of Columbia Gas of Kentucky. (Photo by Central Bank & Trust Co. two statewide drainage consultants for the Bill Straus Photography) Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and one of only six prequalified storm-water consultants for “This year marks the 30th year that Commerce SILVER SPONSORS Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Lexington Inc. has recognized our top local small ADCOLOR, INC. Division of Water Quality. The firm was started in businesses. Our group of category award winners Humana 2006 by Harsha Wijesiri, and has grown to 19 is exceptional, and altogether they boast 268 TravelHost of the Bluegrass employees with offices in Lexington, Louisville, years in business right here in the Bluegrass. Windstream Communications and Florence. Congratulations to all of our award winners, but Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO WUKY 91.3 FM just as important, thank you to our many small Bob Quick told awards luncheon participants, businesses who drive our economy.” SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS Electronic Business Machines, Inc. Hurst Business Supply and Furniture Solutions

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Frost Brown Todd, LLC

INVITATION & PROGRAM SPONSOR Stablemate Creative LLC

PRINT SPONSOR Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

Photos by Bill Straus Photography 10 BUSINESS FOCUS OCTOBER 2015 SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS

Business Success Award Minority Business Award

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Integrated Engineering

Green Initiative Award Nonprofit Award

CDP Engineers Downtown Lexington Corporation

Legacy Award Young Entrepreneur Award

Milward Funeral Directors Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge

OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 11 INTERN Continued from Page 3 with even remembered my name (thank you Tyrone Tyra for your concern cated that most came here only off the back of personal connections and when I was outside in the rain!). I don’t think they realize just how great they recommendations by other companies. Word-of-mouth is a powerful thing, are, both in personality and in work ethic. It was truly refreshing to meet so once Toyota expanded here a while ago, many others followed suit. Using people of such caliber and experience. all of this information, I proposed in a meeting between various Kentucky I would personally recommend an internship with Commerce Lexington chambers that in order to put Kentucky on the map they should target and to anyone who may be interested. Just in the short time I was here, I man - develop relationships with specific countries. Taking state/local leadership aged to attend a variety of economic and policy meetings, produce analysis on a trade visit would be highly received in many cultures who highly value reports, develop and suggest my own ideas and even met Senate Majority such a personal gesture. Trade visits are already conducted by the chamber, Leader Mitch McConnell. For anyone particularly interested in economics, but it is now something they might look at expanding. public policy or business, or just passionate about contributing to the pub - Whether or not these ideas ever come to fruition here is not the point, lic in general, this is the ideal experience. The process of policy-making and however. The point is that because of the encouraging and resourceful envi - facilitating growth in the economy are just a few of the areas to which you ronment provided by Commerce Lexington, I quickly found that there was will become accustomed. Even if you unsure of your future career path, space for me to be creative and genuinely contribute to the organization, working here provides you with a certain understanding and skill that can be which gives you valuable confidence. To be able to rub shoulders with peo - applied to other areas of life. The impacts of this sector are significant to ple of such experience and integrity would be refreshing for anyone, regard - society as a whole, no matter what they do. less of their age. I can also sincerely say that Kentucky and Lexington will My international exposure proved to be very useful here, not only as a hold a place in my life from now on. The people and the place leave a great point of conversation with much of the staff, but it was a valuable asset impression on you, and I can now see why companies skeptical of moving when analyzing policies, trends and in particular, methods of attracting FDI. here at first, end up loving it! It allowed me to provide another perspective on issues. For example, hav - I would like to sincerely thank Bob Quick, Gina, Andi and the rest of ing looked at ways to improve the workforce in Lexington, I wrote a report Commerce Lexington for everything they did for me. From the upbeat envi - recommending the expansion of the apprenticeship system in Lexington, ronment and laughs to the challenging assignments, it all combined to give something that is highly under-used in the USA. I would not have been able me an amazing life experience that I will take into the future. I was taken to do this without my prior experience of having lived in the United out of my comfort zone a few times (especially when writing this article!), Kingdom, which has an expansive apprenticeship program. It goes to show and I am better for it. Although it was a tough decision, I came to the con - how mutually beneficial engaging with other countries can be. clusion that I do not regret giving up a portion of my vacation to come and Lexington is the ideal location for businesses wishing to expand into the work for Commerce Lexington. If that doesn’t make you interested, then I’m U.S. market. Despite this, if there is at least one thing I know, it is that peo - not sure what will! ple abroad have rarely heard of Kentucky (apart from its fried chicken and horses), let alone Lexington itself. Surveys amongst companies also indi -

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THURSDAY , N OVEMBER 5, 2015 | 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. | C OMMERCE LEXINGTON INC . (330 E AST MAIN ST.) Are You a Small Business Owner? Are You Looking for Guidance in Today’s Tough Environment? The Business Owners Advisory Boards Can Help

If you've ever needed advice or guidance as a business RSVP FOR THIS ENROLLMENT EVENT: PRESENTED BY : owner and didn't know where to turn, Commerce To RSVP, e-mail to Liz Bennett at Lexington Inc. has a valuable, no cost solution for you. [email protected] or visit Various groups called the Business Owners Advisory www.CommerceLexington.com . There is no Board (BOAB) meet monthly to assist in problem- charge to attend this Commerce Lexington Inc. solving through discussion with other business own - MEMBERS’ ONLY informational event. ers to help in analyzing current or future direction, and also provide an avenue for personal growth. BOAB ENROLLMENT EVENT IS NOV. 5: If you're interested in the Business Owners Advisory Board through Commerce Lexington Inc., now is your opportunity to learn more about the pro - Small Business Owners Are Finding Answers and gram and to become active in one of the groups. In this present business environment, business owners Guidance in Business Owners Advisory Board Although interaction with fellow need to know that a support structure exists to help Commerce Lexington Inc. mem - them. An " ENROLLMENT EVENT ” presented by bers is always good for business - DMD Data Systems will be held on Thursday, BOAB is not designed as a net - November 5 , from 7:30-9:00 a.m., at Commerce working or leads group. Each board Lexington Inc.’s first floor conference room (330 East is made up of eight business own - Main Street). ers with similar concerns, but who Group placements for Commerce Lexington Inc. are NOT in direct competition with business members are made twice per year for the each other. There is NO CHARGE various boards. Since the goal is for members to to participate in this program, which is open only to Commerce Lexington make a long-term commitment to the groups, the members. Board members commit to meet on a monthly basis for two to three twice-a-year placement process helps to facilitate a hours per meeting, and each group sets its own agenda. The boards offer more effective assimilation of new members into the encouragement and sound business advice for tackling the day-to-day chal - groups. This upcoming Enrollment Event will enable lenges faced by business owners. Meetings are structured to include speakers members to meet other group participants and ask on various business topics, guidance on goal setting, marketing planning as questions, learn more about this free program in gen - well as assisting with your individual business issues. eral, and even sign up to become a member of a Business Owner Advisory Board.

Stay Connected and Interact: Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide Social media is an effective way to promote your company or organiza - tion, keep tabs on what people are saying about your business, and engage your customers. Here are some of the places you can keep up www.twitter.com/CommerceLex with Commerce Lexington Inc. on social media. Commerce Lexington Inc. www.twitter.com/LocateInLex members are permitted to post items about their business to our social media channels. Review the list below to see where you would like to connect. www.youtube.com/commlexingtonky COMMERCE LEXINGTON SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Volunteers Making Great Progress in 2015 Winner’s Circle Campaign Commerce Lexington Inc.’s 2015 Winner’s Aging With Grace, Aging in Place - The Health Club Circle total resource development program contin - for Seniors for hosting our Storm Sessions. ues a steady march toward its total production goal Winner’s Circle Campaign Chair Bill Lear of Stoll of $780,000. As of September 18th, volunteers had Keenon Ogden said, “I want to congratulate all of already surpassed 64-percent of the goal with the our volunteers for making great progress so far in mid-point of the campaign still a couple of weeks the campaign. Please welcome them into your away. business when they call on you to discuss how The top producing volunteer teams as of September 18th included Commerce Lexington can better serve you and sponsorship opportuni - Kentucky American Water/Windstream Communications , Central Bank ties that are available to market your company.” & Trust Co. , Kentucky Utilities Co. , University of Kentucky , and Follow the volunteers’ progress or find out more about the Winner’s Community Trust Bank . Thank you to Dudley’s on Short and Coba Circle program on-line at www.CLXWinnersCircle.com or Cocina for hosting our first two volunteer recognition events, as well as www.facebook.com/CLXWinnersCircle .

TOP: (Left to right) Winner’s Circle Past Chairs Stephen Hillenmeyer and Alan Stein posed with Mike Runyon (Missing Link Managed IT) at Roundup #1 at Dudley’s on Short on August 26th.

BOTTOM: Don Hart (with guitar) of the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa team won the “Name That Tune” game at Roundup #2 at Coba Cocina on September 16th. (Photos by Mark Turner | CLX Staff)

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AAF Lexington Presents Interactive Social 2.0 on Wednesday, October 28 AAF Lexington’s Interactive Social 2.0 event has The panel will be moderated by David Caldwell, been scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 , with an Principal with Balance Creative. afternoon session at the University of Kentucky’s W.T. To see more details, as well as registration informa - Young Library Auditorium from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and an tion, visit www.aaflexington.com . evening session at Smiley Pete Publishing located on Old Vine Street. The afternoon session will feature internationally Commerce Lexington Inc. is a proud sponsor recognized keynote speakers Hans Neubert, Chief of AAF Lexington’s Interactive Social 2.0. Creative Officer of frogdesign in New York, and Michele Silvestri, EVP, Global Director of Design of WPP Team Detriot/Global Team Ford in Detroit, as they share perspectives on what it takes to thrive in an increasingly interconnected, digitally-driv - en world. During the evening session at Smiley Pete Publishing from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Hans and Michele will join a panel discussion with local creatives, including Katie O¹Malley, Chief Executive Officer of Zipie, Randy Janeshek, Global Web Creative Director for Lexmark, and Chris Eddie, Owner of Smiley Pete Publishing.

Women Leading KY’s Fall Roundtable Luncheons Continue on October 14 Women Leading Kentucky’s 2015 Fall Roundtable Networking Luncheons will continue in Lexington on Wednesday, October 14 , at Sal’s Chophouse in Lexington with featured speaker U.S. District Judge Jennifer Coffman (retired). The October 14th luncheon runs from noon to 1:30 p.m., with registration and networking from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The November Roundtable Networking Luncheon in Lexington will feature George Ella Lyon, Poet Laureate for the state of Kentucky on Wednesday, November 19. One more Fall Roundtable Networking Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the campus of Kentucky State University, featuring Carolyn Miller-Cooper, Executive Director of the Louisville Human Rights Commission.

TO REGISTER: The cost to attend is $35 per person for individual luncheons, $100 for all three Lexington luncheons, or $130 for all three Lexington luncheons plus the Frankfort luncheon. For more information or to register, visit www.womenleadingky.com .

Commerce Lexington Inc. is a proud sponsor of Women Leading Kentucky’s Roundtable Networking Luncheons.

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2015-16 Leadership Lexington Youth Program Starts With Orientation

PRESENTED BY : Article by Zak Smiley & Josh Wooldridge, both from Carter G. Woodson Academy This was the first time that all of us had participated in the Leadership Lexington Youth Program. The meaning of orientation is “the relative position of something.” At the beginning of the orientation, we started with an ice - breaker that helped us learn about the different young leaders from different schools in the city of Lexington. BRONZE SPONSORS : Afterwards, we went outside to do a leadership chal - Target lenge conducted by Jason Cummins and the University of Kentucky ROTC. Some of the games that we played were Toyota Motor more difficult than others, because we were not allowed Manufacturing, to speak during many of the activities. The purpose of the activities was to gain better communication skills, to be Kentucky, Inc. more outgoing, and to see leadership within our groups. After Mr. Cummins tired us out, it was time to eat and meet our mentors for the next several months. We were told to ask a series of questions, just to get to know each another better, and it was interesting to learn about our peers. After lunch, it was time to hear the keynote speaker, Grace Gorrell, a professor of leadership at UK. First, we did an interactive activity where each leader took a per - equals influence. sonality test. All of the leaders had different personalities, All in all, it was a productive meeting, a great opening because a leader does not have a specific personality. The experience, and an influential first meeting for the big point she wanted to drive home was that leadership Leadership Lexington Youth Program.

Regional Leadership Central Kentucky Class Begins 2015-16 Program

Article by Ken Anderson, Toyota Motor we headed to the Meeting House for dinner. We were PRESENTED BY : Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. greeted at the Meeting House by the owners Gary and “Smarter than a rope.” The Leadership Central Rose, who were every bit as charming as the bed and Kentucky Class of 2015 held its orientation at Life breakfast itself. After dinner, several of the group head - Adventure Center on August 20 and 21. And, what an ed to Bourbon on Main to unwind and for some net - adventure it was. Twenty-two high-energy leaders working. quickly found common ground and developed a per - As our second day got underway, we reconvened at sonality and spirit and challenge. the Life Adventure Center. Once again, we worked The morning orientation kicked off with a welcome through conflict resolution and leadership with Dr. PLATINUM SPONSOR : from our presenting sponsor, William DiOrio of Grant. At this point, we could see ourselves learning Kentucky Utilities, who was followed by Nila Wells of and gaining a stronger ability to work together. We Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. Both were starting to understand how to be more effective. offered strong support for the group and were great After a very delicious lunch from the grill, we head - ambassadors for Leadership Central Kentucky. ed to the challenge course. None of us were quite Our orientation kicked off in earnest as the floor prepared for the penguin walk or the samurai slice. But, we adapted and had big fun. Faces paled and was turned over to Dr. Virgil Grant. Dr. Grant turned GOLD SPONSOR : out to be a very provocative and challenging teacher. eyes became large when we finally walked to the Ropes He led us through several self-assessments and chal - challenge course. After a brief training session, we Keeneland lenged our thinking about regionalism, teamwork, and ascended the ropes and began the challenge. On this leadership through a series of problem-solving exer - course, we had many lessons. We learned that you SILVER SPONSORS : cises. His focus was to strategically deconstruct our should never judge a book by its cover. We learned thinking about problem solving and leadership to help that with support, one can do more than they think. Ale-8-One us understand how working for a common goal can be We learned that cheering is an important part of lead - Kentucky Bank maximized. And, we would all admit that he achieved ership. We saw so much tenacity, courage and team - this with a simple…..stick. work displayed during the challenge. As the day one classroom portion ended, our class After we completed the Ropes course, we trekked formed a caravan and headed to the Capital Plaza back to the pavilion for a short debrief before heading Hotel in Frankfort. After we checked into our rooms, home for the weekend.

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Ambassador Spotlight: Leadership Lexington: Let’s Get Started Day! Hunter Stout Article by Matt Parsons, Stoll Keenon Ogden 2015-16 CLASS PRESENTED BY : Dean Dorton Allen Ford On September 10, 2015, the first full day session for Leadership Lexington’s 2015-2016 class took place. Hunter Stout, CPA We started on a journey of self-assessment, and we Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC were asked to think critically about our role as leaders in this community. We began with a lesson on 106 W. Vine St., Suite 600, Lexington’s history, and took a glimpse into the future Lexington, KY 40507 of downtown Lexington. Perhaps most importantly, PLATINUM SPONSOR : Phone: (859) 425-7692 we learned that in order to achieve our individual goals and our collective goal of improving this great city, we About His Role with Dean Dorton Allen Ford: just have to get started. Dean Dorton is a leading During our morning session, Jason Cummins from regional accounting firm UK Athletics’ IMPACT Leadership program presented with offices in Lexington on Visioneering and Leadership Development. We and Louisville. Hunter is a took a critical look at our vision for the future, and manager in the assurance Jason provided us with a roadmap for achieving that BRONZE SPONSORS : services group, where he vision, with a focus on personal leadership, goal-set - primarily focuses on clients ting, and the process of developing new leaders. Kentucky Utilities Co. in the construction, manu - Next, we visited City Hall for a discussion with Sleep Outfitters facturing and higher educa - Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. Mayor Gray reminded us of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, tion industries. HUNTER STOUT the “golden rule” and emphasized the importance of Kentucky, Inc. humility and collaboration in effective leadership. We TravelHost of the Bluegrass About Being Involved With Commerce Lexington had lunch at the Lexington Public Library, where we got Inc.: Hunter said, “Being an Ambassador and a refresher from Executive Director Ann Hammond on now participating in Leadership Lexington have the critical role filled by our community library. provided me the opportunity to meet countless After brief reports from our four groups about the members of the community. Through these status of our year-long projects, we stepped into the encounters it is evident that everyone is working Farish Theater to hear a presentation from Peter to make Lexington a better community to work Brackney, author of the book “Lost Lexington,” on the and live. My experiences as an Ambassador have history of Lexington as told through its historic land - introduced me to many businesses that I did not marks. Jeff Fugate, President of the Downtown know existed in the community and have been Development Authority, presented on the future chal - beneficial in my everyday life.” lenges facing downtown Lexington and the status of several exciting downtown projects. Read More About Our Ambassadors at We capped off our day with a trip to the Lexington Visitors Center, and we heard a presentation from Lu www.CommerceLexington.com > Ann Pelle and Julie Schickel from VisitLex on tourism Connect > Volunteer Opportunities as a powerful driver of our local economy. Despite the long day, we were energized, and yes, ready to get started. Applications for 2016 Ambassador Committee LEADERSHIP LEXINGTON CLASS PROJECT UPDATE Due by Friday, Nov. 6th Nourish Your Neighborhood Receives Donation Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 From Leadership Lexington Alumni Association Commerce Lexington Inc. Ambassador Committee. This popular committee consists of volunteers that The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association recently awarded represent CLX by helping to educate its members on the 2014-15 Nourish Your Neighborhood Leadership Lexington membership benefits, and to serve as a liaison class project with a monetary donation to help the project between Commerce Lexington and its members. group continue its fight against hunger in Lexington. The dona - Ambassadors also represent the organization at tion was made during a ceremony at Crank and Boom Ice community and key Commerce Lexington events. If Cream Lounge on September 17th in the Distillery District. you have experience with CLX events and services, Nourish Your Neighborhood assists our community’s hungry and want to be more closely involved with CLX, visit families by partnering with local restaurants to create options www.commercelexington.com/ambassador-pro - for patrons to donate, turning money into meals in the form of gram.html or contact Dana Zinger at gift cards to family resource centers and neighborhood schools. [email protected] for more infor - mation and to obtain an application. The application Find out more about Nourish Your Neighborhood at deadline is Friday, November 6 , with selections http://www.nourishyourneighborhood.com . made in late November/early December. OCTOBER 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS 17 NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. members for the period of August 19, through September 18, 2015

Centro Hispano Urgencias Medicas Humus, Inc. Rector Hayden Realtors / Beth Bell Brown Physicians Non-Profit Organizations Realtors Dr. William Sanchez, M.D. Jonathan "Smitty" Smith, Chief Executive Officer Beth Bell Brown, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, Broker Associate 450 E. New Circle Road 548 West Short Street 998 Governors Lane, Suite 125 Lexington, KY 40505 Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40513 Phone: (859) 523-3797 Phone: (859) 797-3809 Phone: (859) 321-7753 Web: www.centrohispanoum.com Web: www.humus.org Web: www.makinglexingtonkyhome.com

Century 21 Simpson & Associates JDI Technology Group Rose Camenisch Mains PLLC Real Estate IT Consulting/Technical Staffing Attorneys Brent Simpson, Office Manager Scott Jones, President & CEO Dan M. Rose, Member 501 Darby Creek Road, Suite 53 109 Tahoma Road 326 South Broadway Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 455-3321 Phone: (859) 621-9097 Phone: (859) 721-2271 Web: www.century21simpson.com Web: www.jdiky.com Web: www.rcmattorneys.com

Davis and Plomin Mechanical, Inc. Legacy Consulting Group, LLC Viral Velocity, Inc. Contractors Accountants Marketing Consultants/Services Scott Davis, Vice President David Hudson, President Patrick Kenney, Digital Marketing & SEO Expert P.O. Box 55350 3306 Clays Mill Road, Suite 101 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr., Suite 150-300 Lexington, KY 40555-5350 Lexington, KY 40503 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (859) 253-3792 Phone: (859) 219-1601 Phone: (859) 429-0107 Web: www.davisandplomin.com Web: www.lcgcpa.com Web: www.viralvelocity.com

G&K Services The Lundergan Group Vistage Worldwide Uniform Supply Service Caterers Coaching-Business & Professional Michael Cavaliere, District Sales Manager Abby Dobson, Director of Special Events Mike King 5826 Kingpost Court 1385 Pridemore Court 441 W. Second Street Lexington, KY 40509 Lexington, KY 40505 Maysville, KY 41056 Phone: (502) 584-6168 Phone: (859) 255-0717 Phone: (606) 407-5051 Web: www.gkservices.com Web: www.lundyscatering.com Web: www.vistage.com

Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road McEwen Creative Marketing & Business Workday Non-Profit Organizations Development Human Resource Services Susan Douglas, CEO Marketing Consultants/Services Randy Richardson, Account Executive 2277 Executive Drive Julie McEwen, Owner 300 E-Business Way, Suite 228 Lexington, KY 40505 317 Fox Harbour Drive Cincinnati, OH 45241 Phone: (859) 293-2621 Lexington, KY 40517 Phone: (513) 238-8006 Web: www.gskentucky.org Phone: (859) 552-0062 Web: http://workday.com Web: www.mcewencreative.com Global Equity Group, LLC Venture Capital Orangetheory Fitness Marcum King Fitness Centers PO Box 55608 Amy Bassel, Owner Lexington, KY 40555-5608 2369 Richmond Road, Suite 120 Phone: (859) 492-8280 Lexington, KY 40515 Phone: (859) 898-1077 Homewood Suites by Hilton Web: www.organgetheoryfitness.com/lexington Hotels/Motels Mia Wirkus, Sales Manager 249 Ruccio Way Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 223-0880 Web: www.lexington.homewoodsuites.com

18 BUSINESS FOCUS OCTOBER 2015 PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMR Management Services announced that Brian Resort & Spa , bringing over 19 years of Marriott included James H. Newberry, Jr. , Nora Clevenger Riggs joined the company’s executive team as vice experience with her to Lexington. Currens , and Jeffrey K. Phillips . president of business development and innova - tion. Jackson Kelly PLLC announced that 65 of the firm’s The Best Lawyers in America® has named eight lawyers were named in the 2016 edition of The Best attorneys from Stites & Harbison, PLLC as “Lawyer Blue & Co. announced the following employee pro - Lawyers in America® . Lexington attorneys recog - of the Year” in their respective practice areas for motions in its Lexington office, including Ryan nized included Robert F. Duncan , John W. Hays , 2016, including Lexington attorneys Thomas E. Graham to manager, and Ryan Adams and Judy Ho William A. Hoskins III , William S. Mattingly , Kevin Meng , J. David Porter, and Stephen M. Ruschell . A to senior accountants. M. McGuire , and Jeffrey J. Yost . In addition, Robert total of 72 Stites & Harbison attorneys were selected F. Duncan and John W. Hays were each named as by their peers across 50 practice areas by The Best Bowles Rice announced that Lexington attorneys J. “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice Lawyers in America® . Lexington-based attorneys Thomas Rawlings and Timothy C. Wills are among areas. recognized on the list included Robert M. Beck, Jr., the firm’s 53 lawyers who have been named to the Ward Bradford Boone, Walter R. Byrne, Jr., Janet A. 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America ®. Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced the Craig, Daniel E. Danford, W. Blaine Early III, John M. following new agents, including Shae Dean , Famularo, Anne E. Gorham, William T. Gorton III, Central Bank & Trust Co. named Allison Carter as Danielle Hurlburt , Eli Mashni , Phillip Daugherty , Buckner Hinkle, Jr., Andrew R. Jacobs, Mauritia G. assistant vice president, cash management officer. Bryan Little and Alison Kawaja . Kamer, J. Clarke Keller, Thomas E. Meng, Gregory P. Parsons, J. David Porter, Bruce M. Reynolds, CMI Consulting has named Amanda Copas as Lexington Clinic announced the arrival of Brandon Stephen M. Ruschell, Elizabeth Lee Thompson , and recruiter. Devers, M.D. , orthopedic hand surgeon, as the Ashley W. Ward . newest member of its hand surgery team. Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) has named Nine attorneys with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC have Robert (Bob) Decker as the managing director of its Lexington Theological Seminary welcomed Rev. been named a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best recently-opened Louisville office, which has an affil - Kimberley Proctor-White as admissions associate. Lawyers in America®. Of the firm’s nine honorees, iation with the existing CFA office in Lexington, three are based in the firm’s Lexington office, includ - where David Hulett and Patrick Powell are invest - Midway University announced that John Kenger ing James D. Allen , Perry M. Bentley , and Jackson W. ment bankers. will lead its basketball team, and will also fill the White . role of interim athletic director. Dean Langdon and Laura Day DelCotto , members Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC announced of the DelCotto Law Group PLLC , were recently Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. : Ben Crittenden has that ten of its attorneys have been recognized by The selected by their peers for inclusion in the 22nd joined the firm as of counsel. Scott White , a share - Best Lawyers in America® , including three as Edition of the Best Lawyers in America in their holder with the firm, recently received a Gavel “Lawyer of the Year.” Lexington attorneys Stephen L. respective practice areas. Mr. Langdon has been Award for serving a two-year term as chair of the Barker, Kevin G. Henry , and Donald P. Moloney, II , listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2013, while Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health. White were named “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective Laura Day DelCotto has been listed since 2007. was the first non-medical professional to chair the practice areas. Only one lawyer in each practice area Board of Health. Scott Rickman , a shareholder, from each community is recognized with this honor. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced that 42 of its was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 22nd Local attorneys listed among The Best Lawyers in attorneys from Kentucky were selected by their Edition of Best Lawyers in America® in his respec - America® list included Stephen L. Barker, Charles peers for inclusion in the 2016 Edition of The Best tive practice areas. Meanwhile, The LFUCG D. Cole, Andrew D. DeSimone, Kevin G. Henry, Lawyers in America® . Additionally, seven Kentucky Council has approved Mayor Jim Gray’s recom - Ernest H. Jones, II, R. Douglas Martin, Donald P. attorneys received “Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer mendation of P. Branden Gross , Of Counsel, to Moloney, II, Phillip M. Moloney, E. Douglas Stephan , of the Year” designations, including Lexington serve on the Board of Adjustment. Gross was also and Kevin W. Weaver . attorneys Charles E. Ward , Christopher R. Cashen , recently appointed to the Fayette County Board of Ellen Arvin Kennedy , and Jack C. Bender , and Assessment Appeals. Tempur Sealy International, Inc. named Scott L. Frankfort attorney Lloyd R. Cress, Jr. Dinsmore’s Thompson as the company’s next chairman, presi - Lexington attorneys selected for this year's Best Michael Metheny has joined Omni Architects as dent and CEO. Thompson most recently served as Lawyers® guide included Glen S. Bagby, Mindy G. the firm’s new financial manager/controller. chairman, president and CEO of Dollar Thrifty Barfield, Jack C. Bender, Carolyn M. Brown, Automotive Group, Inc. Christopher R. Cashen, Lloyd R. Cress, Sr., RFH, PLLC announced that Leah Grace , Kyle Horn Chauncey S. R. Curtz, Barbara B. Edelman, Robert and Brian Overall have joined the CPA and consult - Mary Quinn Ramer , President of VisitLEX , was hon - W. Fleming, Kermin E. Fleming, Ellen Arvin ing firm as staff accountants. ored by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and the Kennedy, Wade C. Lawson, John R. Rhorer, Jr., Jason Bourbon Women organization with it’s second-ever B. Sims, Joseph H. Terry, Charles E. Ward, and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital welcomed anesthe - award for networking, community service and pro - Linsey W. West. Those selected to the list from siologist John A. E. Hubbell , DVM, MS, ACVAA fessionalism. Dinsmore’s Frankfort office were Carl W. Breeding, (American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists) Lloyd R. Cress, Jr., and John G. Horne II . and ambulatory veterinarian Charles F. Scoggin , DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT (American College of SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS: Enderle & Company, PLLC has changed its name to Theriogenologists). Submit your company’s awards, personnel Enderle Besten Dieruf, PLLC , to include Chris changes, additions, or promotions for Business Besten and Andrew Dieruf , who became partners A total of 91 attorneys from Steptoe & Johnson Focus to [email protected] . in the firm in 2013. PLLC have been included in the 2016 list of The Best Information is published in the order received and Lawyers in America® . Nineteen of its attorneys only as space permits. Theona Simbrat has been appointed to the posi - also earned “Lawyer of the Year” honors. Attorneys tion of general manager of the Griffin Gate Marriott recognized on the list from the Lexington office

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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 2015: NOVEMBER 2015: Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank , 8:00 ELECTION DAY - DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! 7 - 9:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Lexington; Featuring University 3 of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto. - SEE PAGE 6 Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UK 4 HealthCare : Government & Public Safety Day. 7 HealthCare : Ambassadors for Change Day Session. Business Owners Advisory Board Enrollment Event , 7:30 - Leadership Lexington presented by KentuckyOne Health: Arts 5 9:00 a.m., at CLX 1st floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 13 8 and Culture Day Session. @330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , 3:30 @330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky , 3:30 10 - 5 p.m., at CLX 1st floor conference room. 13 - 5 p.m., at CLX 1st floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8 Good Morning Bluegrass presented by Fifth Third Bank , 8:00 Business Link sponsored and hosted by Man O’War Harley- 12 - 9:30 a.m., at Hyatt Regency Lexington; Featuring panel of 14 Davidson (2073 Bryant Road - Hamburg), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. local business leaders. - SEE PAGE 6 - SEE PAGE 9 Leadership Lexington presented by KentuckyOne Health: New Member Luncheon presented by Park Community Credit 12 Public Safety Day Session. 15 Union , 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room. Lexington Venture Club meets, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m, at Hyatt Leadership Central Kentucky presented by KU - a PPL 18 Regency Lexington. RSVP to [email protected]. 21 Company at Scott County. Leadership Central Kentucky presented by KU - a PPL Public Policy Luncheon presented by Kentucky American 18 Company at Jessamine County. 23 Water , featuring Jack Conway, Noon - 1:30 p.m., at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. - SEE PAGE 7

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