Business Focus July 2016

BUSINESS FOCUSOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. JULY 2016 VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE VII

Bluegrass Delegation Heads toCapitol Hill for Washington Fly-In

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www.CommerceLexington.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

CLX Recognized Among TopChambers for 3rd Straight Year

Still Time to Join the Trip toSicily, Italy, September 17-25

Register Now for August 15thBusiness on the Green Event

Salute to Small Business AwardsLuncheon is August 25th

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Business Focus is published once a month for atotal of 12 issues per year by CommerceLexington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100,Lexington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600

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On the CoverPhoto of Washington Monument taken byMark Turner, CLX staff, with a dry brush filteradded.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:BBDP Showcases Lexington’s Biotech Strengths at BIOSTAT: Lexington is a Hub for Life Sciences IndustryNext Opportunity Exchange Event is September 8th

PUBLIC POLICY:Bluegrass Delegation Heads to Capitol Hill for D.C. Fly-In, July 6-7

EVENTS:Limited Availability for Sicily, Italy Trip September 17-25Business on the Green Golf Outing is August 15thThe Campbell House Hosts Business Link Sept. 1stCharleston, S.C. Leadership Visit RecapSalute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is August 25th

GET CONNECTED:Leadership Central Ky. Closes 2015-16 ProgramLeadership Lexington: Reflection & Graduation RecapAmbassador Spotlight: Mark TranbargerWelcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. MembersMember Personnel Announcements & Awards

Business on the Green GolfOuting is August 15th at

Andover Golf & Country Club

2016 Salute to Small BusinessAwards Luncheon isThursday, August 25th

The Campbell House HostsNext Commerce Lexington Inc.Business Link Event Sept. 1

Make Connections With AreaPurchasing Professionals atOpportunity Exchange Sept. 8

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Commerce Lexington Inc. Recognized Among Top Chambers ofCommerce for 3rd Consecutive Year as Chamber of the Year Finalist

For the third consecutive year, CommerceLexington Inc. has been recognized among thetop chambers of commerce as a finalist for theAssociation of Chamber of CommerceExecutives’ (ACCE) 2016 Chamber of the YearAward. Since 2007, ACCE has annually recog-nized chambers of commerce in various size cat-egories for their work leading businesses andcommunities with the Chamber of the YearAward, which recognizes excellence in opera-tions, member services, and community leader-ship.Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO

Bob Quick, CCE, said, “We are humbled to be rec-ognized once again among the top chambers ofcommerce within a category that contains someof the largest chambers in the country. The com-prehensive nature of this honor means a lot toour board, staff, volunteers, and members, whocontribute daily to our efforts to enhance ourcommunity, but it also affirms that we are doingquality work in events, programs and servicesacross our organization.”

ACCE staff and the Chamber of the Year vol-unteer judging committee determine the compe-tition category for each applicant based on estab-lished criteria. In the final phase of award process,the judging committee conducts in-person inter-views with leaders from each finalist chamber.The 2016 Chamber of the Year Award winners

will be announced at ACCE’s Annual ConventionAugust 9-12, in Savannah, Georgia.

2016 CHAMBER OF THE YEARAWARD FINALISTS:

State/Province Association Category:Association of Washington Business (WA)•Georgia Chamber of Commerce (GA)•Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce•(Canada)

Category 4:Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (NY)•Commerce Lexington Inc. (KY)•JAX Chamber (FL)•Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (WA)•

Category 3:Bowling Green Area Chamber (KY)•Gainesville Area Chamber (FL)•Southwest Indiana Chamber (IN)•

Category 2:The Chamber of Greater Springfield (OH)•Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of•Commerce (MI)Vail Valley Partnership (CO)•

Category 1:Catawba County Chamber (NC)•O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce &•Industries (MO)Rowan County Chamber of Commerce•(NC)

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

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

www.LocateinLexington.com | www.twitter.com/locateinlex | www.facebook.com/locateinlex


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

As a part of the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership (BBDP),Commerce Lexington Inc. and the University of Kentucky recently exhib-ited at the 2016 Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) InternationalConvention in San Francisco. BIO is a global biotech conference thatdrew nearly 16,000 industry leaders from 48 states and 76 countries.

Biotech is a growing industry in Kentucky and is one of CommerceLexington’s strategic target niches. BIO gives Commerce Lexington anopportunity to showcase Lexington’s strengths in biotech and to networkwith a variety companies, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 compa-nies. By attending BIO this year, our team developed leads with new com-

panies that expressed interest in opening operations in Kentucky as wellas networked with existing prospects and businesses.

CLX Showcases Lexington’s BiotechStrengths at BIO Convention

The economic development team traveled to Minneapolisin June for the annual conference of the Council forCommunity and Economic Research (C2ER). C2ER is amembership organization that promotes excellence incommunity and economic research by working to improvedata availability, enhance data quality, and foster learningabout regional economic analytic methods. The confer-ence serves as important professional development, aswell as a great opportunity to share best practices.

E.D. Team Travels to C2ER forProfessional Development

Statistic of the Month: Lexington is a Hub for Life Sciences IndustryIn our region and state, Lexington is a

hub for the life sciences industry, which hastwo components: direct patient care andbiotechnology. Direct patient care includeshospitals, nursing facilities and medical cen-ters, and it is a prominent market inLexington with a strong base of healthcarefacilities, employers and resources.Biotechnology includes designing and man-ufacturing medical/veterinary products andinstitutions involved with plant and animalresearch. Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country and over50 biotech companies are located in Central

Kentucky. The life sciences are a strategic target for

Commerce Lexington Inc., and seven indus-tries have been identified as part of the lifesciences: pharmaceutical and medicinemanufacturing; medical equipment and sup-plies manufacturing; scientific research anddevelopment services; veterinary services;ambulatory health care services; hospitals;and nursing and residential care facilities.According to the most recent Census data,nearly 20,000 people were employed in thelife sciences in Lexington, with an averageannual salary of $51,000 in 2014.

Roundtable discussion for regional economic development researchers.

The Bluegrass Biotech networking group met onJune 14th at Space Tango. This networking group ismade up of biotech companies in the region to pro-vide education and networking opportunities. ElliePuckett, the Director of Business Operations ofSpace Tango, presented on their company by givinga tour of their operation as well as an overview ofthe services provided to the biotech industry.

By The Numbers:In 2016, Commerce Lexington’s EconomicDevelopment Division responded to calls from thefollowing:

New Business: 40 new prospects interested infinding a new location or expanding operationsExisting Clients & Local EntrepreneurialCompanies: 17 companies with potential expan-sions in LexingtonClient Visits: 6Existing Business Visits: 80


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Bluegrass Biotech

Make Connections With Area PurchasingProfessionals at Next Opportunity Exchange

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | COPPER ROUX (861 S. BROADWAY)

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s next Opportunity Exchangepresented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky on Thursday,September 8, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Copper Roux (861South Broadway) will feature great networking and interac-tion for minority-owned and small businesses in theLexington community. Several large companies will havepurchasing professionals on hand. The cost to attend is $5for Commerce Lexington Inc. members, and $10 for poten-tial members. Please RSVP to Lauren Gross [email protected].

MBD PROGRAM SPONSORS:PRESENTED BY: Lexmark International, Inc.

GOLD LEVEL: Community Trust Bank; Toyota MotorManufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.; University of Kentucky

SILVER LEVEL: UK HealthCare

BRONZE LEVEL: Blue Grass Airport; Community Ventures;Fayette County Public Schools; Fifth Third Bank; LG&E-KU;Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

PRESENTED BY:

SILVER SPONSOR:WUKY 91.3 FM

Kentuckians in Washington Reception


PUBLIC POLICY

Bluegrass Delegation Heads to Capitol Hill for Washington, D.C. Fly-In

PRESENTED BY:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

AT&TBabbage CofounderFrost Brown Todd LLCKentucky Coal AssociationKentucky Utilities Co.R.J. Corman Railroad Group

GOLD SPONSORS

Blue Grass AirportKentucky Blood Center

SILVER SPONSORS

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.Your Community Bank

KENTUCKIANS IN WASHINGTONSUMMER RECEPTION

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Kentucky Community and Technical College System

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Commerce Lexington Inc.

Follow the Trip On-lineFor those who would like to follow the BluegrassRegion’s D.C. Fly-In trip on-line as it happens,we’ll be posting to social media during the trip.

www.twitter.com/CommerceLexwww.twitter.com/and1johnson

www.facebook.com/groups/CommerceLexington

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Central Kentucky business, government andcommunity leaders are gearing up for theBluegrass Region’s annual Washington, D.C.Fly-In on July 6-7. The two-day trip offers atten-dees the opportunity to meet with members ofKentucky’s Congressional Delegation, agencyofficials, Congressional staff, and legislativeexperts to discuss important federal policyissues impacting the region, state and nation.

Attendees on the trip are diverse, and repre-sent various sectors of the local economy suchas government, banking, health care, non-profit,education, manufacturing, energy, and profes-sional services. Members of the delegation actas “policy ambassadors” for Central Kentucky.They share the issue concerns of the businesscommunity with members of Congress, andadvocate for policies or projects aimed at mak-ing the region a better place to live and work.

The annual “Kentuckians in Washington”Reception will be hosted on July 6 at UnionStation to promote networking among CentralKentucky leaders and those Kentuckians livingand working in various sectors in Washington. This year, the Bluegrass Region’s federal leg-

islative priorities include support for: regulatoryand tax reforms, workforce investment systemreforms, transportation funding (FAA reautho-rization), higher education reauthorization,

funding for research and innovation grants, fairlabor policies, signature industries, andimproved access to capital for communitybanks.Attendees will also receive special issue brief-

ings from representatives of the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce and the U.S. Department of Labor,Canadian embassy officials on trade policy, U.S.Economic Development Administration officialson development trends for local communities,and the impact of federal research funding onCentral Kentucky’s economy and Zika virus pre-vention.The Bluegrass Region D.C. Fly-In is organized

by Commerce Lexington Inc. and the CentralKentucky Regional Public Policy Group.Members of the Regional Policy Group areresponsible for crafting the federal policy agendaeach year. The Regional Policy Group meetsmonthly to discuss issues important to theregion, and membership includes 45 business,community and government leaders within theeight-county region of Bourbon, Clark, Fayette,Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, andWoodford counties.

For more information about the BluegrassRegion’s D.C. Fly-In trip, contact Andi Johnsonat (859) 226-1614 or [email protected].


Commerce Lexington Inc. is continuing itsannual offering of a unique international travelopportunity for its members and the general pub-lic. Over the last few years, Commerce LexingtonInc. has led groups to China, Cuba, Vietnam &Cambodia, Dubai, and Croatia. In 2016, CLX isoffering yet another attractive destination, whichwill enable travelers to experience a unique inter-national adventure like no other.

Commerce Lexington Inc. is partnering withCentral Holidays for a nine-day, seven night trip toSicily, Italy, from September 17-25, with an option-al trip extension to Malta. This trip includes stopsin Palermo, Taormina along the Sicilian coast,Agrigento, with optional tours to Cefalu, Marsala,Mount Etna (Europe’s largest active volcano),Syracuse, and Messina, with an optional extensionto Malta and its capital city of Valletta.

Some of the sights you’ll see on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity include such picturesqueattractions as Cappella Palatina, the BenedictineAbbey, Sicily’s colorful markets, Monreale and itscathedral complex dedicated to Santa MariaNuova, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, avisit to the Greek Theater built in the 3rd CentryB.C., and much more.

TO REGISTER:The cost of this nine-day, seven-night trip is$3,999 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc.members, or $4,099 per person for non-members,and includes hotels, some meals, day trips andairfare from Cincinnati. For a more detailed tripitinerary and registration information, visitwww.CommerceLexington.com or contact KatieHardwick at [email protected].

Commerce Lexington Inc.2016 International Trip toTake Travelers to Italy

ACT NOW! LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Sicily, Italy

EVENTS

PRESENTED BY:

Platinum Sponsor:Gold Shield Limousine, Inc.

Gold Sponsors: Fayette Heating & Air | Ingersoll Rand KU - a PPL Company | Rupp Arena | SIS

Golf Ball Sponsor: Frank Shoop Chevy, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Inc.

Team Photo Sponsor: First Southern National Bank

Driving Range Sponsor: Practice Green Sponsor:C-Forward, Inc. Independence Bank

Beer Sponsor: Signage Sponsor:Kentucky Eagle, Inc. Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

Snack & Beverage Cart Sponsors:ExecuTrain of Kentucky | Windstream Communications

Business on the GreenMonday, August 15, 2016

Andover Golf & Country Club

PLAYER REGISTRATIONIncludes lunch, 2 mulligans, cart and awards reception.

r $205 per person r $820 foursome

r $350 Hole Sponsorship (limited availability)

Player AName _______________________________________Company ____________________________________E-mail _______________________________________

Player BName _______________________________________Company_____________________________________E-mail _______________________________________

For information about Business on the Green sponsorships, please contact Katie Hardwick at [email protected]

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tee Time: 12:30 p.m. Awards Reception: 5:00 p.m.

Whether you’re networking with potential clientsthrough a hole sponsorship, entertaining clients byplaying, or just enjoying an afternoon outside the office,you won’t want to miss the 2016 Commerce LexingtonInc. Business on the Green event presented byMembers Heritage Credit Union and University ofKentucky Federal Credit Union on Monday, August 15,at Andover Golf & Country Club (3450 Todds Road).

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Return Form To: Commerce Lexington Inc.

Attn: Katie Hardwick330 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

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2016 BUSINESS ON THE GREEN


If you’re looking to add a bit of Southerncharm to your networking and client-building,then you won’t want to miss the nextCommerce Lexington Inc. Business Link eventon Thursday, September 1, from 4:30 - 6:30p.m. at The Campbell House (1375 SouthBroadway). Built in 1951, The Campbell Housecombines exceptional service, modern ameni-ties and rich history with a classic elegance.The hotel recently underwent a multi-milliondollar renovation, creating an updated proper-ty with plenty of new features.

TO ATTEND:The cost to attend the Business Link event is$5 for Commerce Lexington members, $10 fornon-members (payable at the door).Members of Lexington Forum can also attendfor CLX member rate of $5 per person.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION:You can also pre-register for Business Linkevents on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com. Online registration closes theday before the event. As always, you may stillpay at the door. If registering online, pick upyour beverage ticket at the registration table onthe evening of the event. PLEASE NOTE: NOREFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ONLINE REG-ISTRATIONS.

EXHIBIT SPACE:Limited exhibit space is available at thisBusiness Link for Commerce Lexington Inc.members only. The cost to exhibit is $175.Contact Liz Bennett [email protected] to reserveyour exhibit space.

Thursday, September 1, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Campbell House (1375 SouthBroadway)

Cost to attend: $5 for CLX members, $10 fornon-members payable at the door or on-line atwww.CommerceLexington.com.

Exhibit space: Exhibit space is available forCommerce Lexington Inc. member compa-nies at a cost of $175. Contact Liz Bennett [email protected] foravailability.

BUSINESS LINK


EVENTS

The Campbell House to Host Next Business Link Networking EventTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | THE CAMPBELL HOUSE (1375 SOUTH BROADWAY)

SPONSORED BY:

LEADERSHIP VISIT


More than 200 local and regional leaders trav-eled to Charleston, South Carolina, June 8-10, dur-ing the Commerce Lexington Inc. Leadership Visitpresented by McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie &Kirkland, PLLC to hear from elected officials andbusiness and education leaders there and to studythe city’s successes and examine best practices.

The trip included a heavy focus on educationand workforce development, as participants heardfrom representatives of Charleston’s PublicSchools and Trident Technical College, andlearned more about Charleston’s efforts to culti-vate partnerships between business and educa-tion through the development of career acade-mies in their local schools.

On day two of the visit, participants got toexperience Charleston first-hand through a varietyof elective sessions, including a lunch with repre-

sentatives of Charleston’s young professionalsorganization, a tour of Boeing - one of the area’slargest employers, a tour through historicCharleston, and the downtown “CharlestonChallenge” that allowed participants to explorethe unique areas of downtown, as well as a visit toLowcountry Local First and GrowFood Carolina,which promotes local foods, local farms, and ruralsustainability.

The final day of the trip featured a session atEmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church,where participants engaged in “A CourageousConversation” about how Charleston leadersresponded to the mass shooting that happenedthere in June 2015. View video of the Charlestonsessions and trip materials at www.commercelex-ington.com/leadership-visit.html.

More Than 200 People Study Successes, Challenges of Charleston, S.C.

PRESENTED BY:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Central Bank & Trust Co.CHASE / J.P. MorganKentucky Community & Technical

College SystemKentucky Utilities Co.Stites & Harbison, PLLCUnified Trust CompanyYour Community Bank

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSOR

Saint Joseph Hospital, a Part ofKentuckyOne Health

GOLD SPONSOR

MCM LLP

BRIEFING BOOK SPONSOR

J.J.B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, LLC

NAME BADGE SPONSOR

Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP

RUN/WALK SPONSOR

Humana

SPECIAL THANKS

Blue Grass AirportWLEX Communications

BANK RECEPTION & DINNER SPONSORS

BB&TCentral Bank & Trust Co.CHASE / J.P. MorganCommunity Trust BankCumberland Valley National BankFifth Third BankForcht BankKentucky BankPBI Bank, Inc.PNC BankRepublic Bank & TrustTraditional BankU.S. BankYour Community Bank

Leadership Visit Photos byBill Straus Photography

PICTURES ABOVE: 1. During “A Courageous Conversation” on June 10 at Emanuel AME Church, Lexington leaders heard from Charleston officials ontheir response to the mass shooting there one year ago. Charleston panelists included Police Chief Greg Mullen, Rev. Dr. Betty Deas Clark of Emanuel AME,and Charleston City Councilmember Perry Waring. Lexington panelists included Mayor Jim Gray, Chief of Police Mark Barnard, Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins Sr., andMartina Ockerman. 2. CLX 2016 Board Chair Alan Stein (SteinGroup, LLC) kicked off the sessions in Charleston. 3. Jim Frazier (McBrayer, McGinnis,Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC), presenting sponsor for the trip. 4. Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg addressed the Bluegrass group at The Cedar Room.5. Public Schools panel discussion included (left to right) Charleston School Board Members Dr. Eric Mack and Kate Darby, Gene Wilhoit (UK), andCharleston Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait. FCPS Superintendent Manny Caulk, right, led the question and answer portion. 6. Nick Rowe (KentuckyAmerican Water) & Palisa Williams Rushin (BCTC) enjoyed the Bank Dinner at Cypress Restaurant. (Photos by Bill Straus Photography)

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Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Thursday, August 25th

PLATINUM SPONSORSCommunity Trust BankKeeneland AssociationWindstream Communications

TOAST TO THE WINNERS SPONSOR

Barney Miller’s Inc.

GOLD SPONSORS

Central Bank & Trust Co.Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com

Commerce Lexington Inc. began honoring thecontributions that small businesses have on oureconomy in 1986, and since that very first Saluteto Small Business, the impact of small business-es on the global economy has become greaterthan ever before. In fact, small business ownershave accounted for more of the job growth in ourcountry over the last decade than large compa-nies.

During the Salute to Small Business AwardsLuncheon presented by Forcht Bank onThursday, August 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m. atthe Keeneland Entertainment Center on thegrounds of historic Keeneland, we’ll recognizethe “Thoroughbreds” of our small business com-munity in a variety of categories and celebrate

the naming of a new Commerce Lexington Inc.Small Business of the Year.

The overall Small Business of the Year isselected from the category winners, announcedat the awards luncheon, and has the opportunityto be submitted for state and national recogni-tion through the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend the awards luncheon is $50 forCommerce Lexington members, $60 for potentialmembers. To register, e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.CommerceLexington.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 | NOON - 1:30 P.M. | KEENELAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

SILVER SPONSORS: ADCOLOR, INC. | Bluegrass Community & Technical College | Hanna Resource GroupHumana | LM Communications Broadcast Media Group | MCM CPA's & AdvisorsTravelHost of the Bluegrass | WUKY 91.3 FMSMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR: Hurst Business Supply & Furniture SolutionsENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: Frost Brown Todd, LLCINVITATION & PROGRAM DESIGN SPONSOR: Stablemate Creative LLCPRINT SPONSOR: Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

Article by A. Scott Lockard, Clark County HealthDepartment & Kentucky Health DepartmentsAssociation, Inc.The members of Leadership Central Kentucky class of

2015-16 celebrated their graduation from the program inlate May. The celebration occurred in royal fashion with aluncheon at the CastlePost in Woodford County. Thisevent marked the culmination of a year of events thattransformed a group of strangers into a network of col-leagues and friends.State Treasurer Allison Ball gave the keynote address.

She is the 38th State Treasurer of Kentucky and theyoungest statewide elected official in the country. Ballgave an inspiring speech stressing 5 key principles of lead-ership. These principles include: Do your job; Be teach-able; Know how to follow; Show honor to your team; andKnow what you believe. She shared her belief that incor-porating these five principles into our daily lives will makeeach of us a better leader and a better person.

The location for the celebration was very symbolic forthe class. The CastlePost is surrounded by tall stone wallslike the tradition of ancient castles in Europe. These wallswere designed as a barrier to protect the inhabitants andkeep undesirable elements from entering. This structurecan serve as an analogy for the counties in the CentralKentucky region. County lines can impose barriers togrowth and development. These artificial “walls” must betorn down if the region is to reach its full potential.Since our first meeting this group has posed the ques-

tion “What is regionalism?” If it is something we are tostrive for, then we need to have a clear vision of what it is.Some of our most basic institutions do not promote coop-eration, but instead foster competition. Some of our mostfierce rivalries between counties occur on the sports fields

and in the arenas of our school athletic teams.Competition can be a good thing, but it is best left forsporting events.

Regionalism is a mindset or mental modelwe use to guide our decision-making and plan-ning. Decisions should be based on what isgood for all of the region and state, and not justeach individual area. Prosperity fosters pros-perity. Of course, we have to focus on each ofour own specific interests. However, it isimportant to realize we are all part of some-thing much bigger than our own business,agency, or entity.

Leadership Central Kentucky has been agreat experience for all involved. Friendshipsand networks have been forged. I am gratefulfor the opportunity to have taken part in thisexperience. Thanks to Amy Carrington for herenthusiasm and coordination of the program.Thanks to Dr. Virgil Grant for challenging us inour growth as leaders. Thanks to theLeadership Central Kentucky Board ofDirectors for providing such a valuable experi-ence to leaders in the region. Finally, thanks toeach member of the class for what you con-tributed to our mutual growth as leaders inKentucky.


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GOLD SPONSOR:

Keeneland

SILVER SPONSORS:

Ale-8-OneKentucky Bank

Leadership Central KY Reflects on 2015-16 Program in Woodford County

Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball (front row center) withthe 2015-16 Leadership Central Kentucky class during itsfinal session of the program at CastlePost.

Excerpts of Article by Allie Hembree Martin,Associations International

Reflection and Graduation Day for LeadershipLexington was held on June 2. The day kicked off with avisit to Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden (IMMAG)on Third Street. Class members heard from pastLeadership Lexington graduates Congressman AndyBarr, David Cozart and Dave Melanson about theirLeadership Lexington class project, which waslaunched ten years ago as a community collaborationaimed at commemorating the lives, stories and contri-butions of African-American horse industry membersfrom Lexington’s East End neighborhood. Next, the class traveled to the new Eastside Branch

of the Lexington Public Library. Patrick Quirk withFOQUS Partners, LLC and other representatives of theLeadership Lexington Alumni Association facilitatedproject reflections for the four 2015-16 project groups.Each group discussed lessons learned and what theywould recommend for next year’s class to considerwhen selecting projects. All groups had to determine ifand how their projects would continue past this classyear.After lunch, class members were introduced to the

concept of 21st Century Leadership by Jay McChord.This is a focus on integrity, innovation and steward-ship. McChord encouraged the class to consider thequestions, “Would you follow you?” and “Why are youexcited?”

Jason Cummins then shared more leadershipapproaches focused on Building a LearningOrganization. In this model, the focus is on new knowl-edge, developmental experiences, and reflection andfeedback. He led the class through an After ActionReview, which provided feedback for the SteeringCommittee as the committee begins to plan the 2016-17 program year. In this process, questions like “What

happened?” and “Why did it happen?” are asked. Thisexercise encourages the reviewer to determine how tosustain strengths and improve weaknesses.

The graduation ceremony was held downtown atCentral Bank & Trust Co. Opening remarks were givenby Alan Stein, President & CEO of SteinGroup, LLC andthe 2016 Commerce Lexington Inc. Board Chairman.Presenting Sponsor KentuckyOne Health was repre-sented by Tawanda Owsley, Director of Major Gifts andPhilanthropy, Central and Eastern Market. The SteeringCommittee was recognized, and current class memberMark Mahan of Mahan Multimedia presented a videowith photos and clips from various class meetingsthroughout the year to reflect on the experience.Finally, each graduating class member was presentedwith a certificate by Mr. Stein and Commerce LexingtonInc. President and CEO, Bob Quick.

To close the ceremony, MeganMoore, the previous year’sDistinguished Leader Award recipi-ent, announced that Melissa MooreMurphy from the City of Lexingtonwas named the 2015-16Distinguished Leader. First present-ed in 1998, the award was createdto recognize the class member whodemonstrates strong principles anddedication to the concept of com-munity service.

Leadership Lexington graduates, steering commit-tee members, and others in attendance joined pastgraduates of the program at the annual LeadershipLexington Alumni Association Celebration held at StollKeenon Ogden.

Read This Full Recap On-line atwww.leadershiplexington.com

2015-16 CLASS PRESENTED BY:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

PLATINUM SPONSOR:

Kentucky Utilities Co.Sleep Outfitters

Toyota Motor Manufacturing,Kentucky, Inc.

TravelHost of the Bluegrass

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Leadership Lexington Closes 2015-16 Program With Reflection, Graduation

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

Ambassador Spotlight: Mark Tranbarger, Republic Bank & Trust Company

MARKTRANBARGER

Mark TranbargerRegional Sales Director - Central KentuckyRepublic Bank & Trust CompanyPhone: (859) 519-3384E-mail: [email protected]

About Mark Tranbarger: After working for another communitybank for 15 years, Mark joined Republic Bank in June 2015. hesaid, “What attracted me to Republic was the culture andstrength of the bank. As the largest Kentucky-based bank, wehave the ability to out-product the other community banks, yetwe are small enough to out-service the larger regional banks.”

About His Role at Republic Bank:Mark’s two primary roles withthe bank are sales and leadership, which include going on callsand helping to develop new lending and deposit relationships.Inside the branches, he works with staff to deliver the best cus-tomer service possible. “I love the people here, and RepublicBank is proving to be a great place to bank and work,” he added.

About Serving as an Ambassador: Having been involved in thechamber during his time at another bank in Northern Kentucky,Mark said he knew he wanted to be active in CommerceLexington upon his arrival in Central Kentucky. He said, “Everytime I get to meet a new member, I get positive feedback aboutCommerce Lexington, the work they do for the community, andthe businesses it serves.”

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Advance Auto PartsAuto Parts & Supplies-NewJeffery Grubb, CommercialAccount Manager1600 E. New Circle Rd.Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 684-3059www.advance-auto.com

Big Blue PedalerAttractionsLloyd Woods, Owner551 W. Second StreetLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 469-6929www.bigbluepedaler.com

Blue Grass StockyardsStockyardsJim Akers, COO4561 Ironworks RoadLexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 255-7701www.bgstockyards.com

Bluegrass Healthy VendingVending ServicesJed Mele, Owner3453 Aldershot DriveLexington, KY 40503Phone: (208) 821-2133www.bluegrasshealthyvending.com

Cooley Medical EquipmentMedical Supplies/EquipmentAshley Bailey, President1316 S. Broadway Suite 100Lexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 281-6044www.cooleymedical.com

Doodles Breakfast and LunchRestaurantsMelissa Jackson262 North LimestoneLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 317-8507www.doodlesbreakfastandlunch.com

Gresham, Smith and PartnersEngineers-ConsultingMarshall Elizer, Senior Vice Pres.2333 Alexandria Drive, Suite 220Lexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 514-6713www.gspnet.com

Indigo Salon & WellnessHair Salon/Day SpaShawna Connors, Owner333 E. Short Street #310Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 259-3333www.indigosalonandwellness.com

Lexington History MuseumMuseumsFoster Ockerman, Jr., Partner401 W. Main Street, Suite 312Lexington, KY 40507www.lexhistory.org

National Office Suppliers, Inc.Office Furniture Supplies &EquipmentJoe Barnette, President1263 E. New Circle Rd., Suite 180Lexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 278-5454www.nosonline.com

Northpoint Lexington HealthcareCenterHealthcareArielle Evans1500 Trent BoulevardLexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 272-2273www.northpointlexington.com

PlotLandscape ContractorsJosh Sherman, Partner146 S. Forbes Rd., Suite 160Lexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 268-0903www.plotlandscaping.com

Red Mango / Nestle Toll HouseRestaurantsIslam Masoud, CEO867 South BroadwayLexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 333-0448www.redmangousa.com

SKW CPAs & Advisors, PLLCAccountantsDonna Smith, Managing Partner183 Walton AvenueLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 721-1820www.skwcpas.com

Sleep InnHotels/MotelsMichael Conder, General Manager1920 Plaudit PlaceLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 543-8400www.sleepinn.choicehotels.com

The Apartments at Henry Clay, LLCApartmentsRyan Foster, MemberP.O. Box 910626Lexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 983-0215

The Appraisal StationReal Estate AppraisersWendy Ryan, Operations Mgr.205 Frankfort Street, Suite 2Versailles, KY 40383Phone: (859) 963-1887www.theappraisalstation.org

Vector Security, Inc.Security SystemsJohn R. Herman, Home SecuritySales Manager790 Morrison RoadGahanna, OH 43230Phone: (614) 367-7820www.vectorsecurity.com

Wee Care Daycare & PreschoolChildcare/Daycare/Education CenterErin Green455 East Maxwell StreetLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 231-8687www.weecaredaycarelex.com

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Traditional Bank recently promoted Tim Schuler tosenior vice president, Sarah Jefferson to vice presi-dent, Shawn Woolum to vice president, and CarterOffutt to assistant vice president, while welcomingLisa Hart as training and development coordinatorand Amber Ousley to the bank’s credit team as port-folio manager and officer.

Two Transylvania University vice presidents havebeen accepted to leadership programs. HollySheilley, vice president for student affairs and athleticdirector, is one of 23 senior-level administrators inhigher education nationwide selected by the Councilof Independent Colleges to participate in the 2016-17Executive Leadership Academy, which is designed toprepare educators to eventually serve as effective col-lege presidents. Laura Bryan, vice president for aca-demic affairs and dean of the university, has beenaccepted into the 2016 Leadership Kentucky class.

University of Kentucky Gatton College of Businessand Economics recently announced several changeswithin the college’s executive team set to take effectJuly 1. Nicole Jenkins has been named the new exec-utive associate dean in the Gatton College, whichreplaces the current senior associate dean position.The associate dean for graduate programs position,which has been vacant for the past year, will beexpanded into the new associate dean for graduateprograms and outreach role, with Ken Troske, whohas been senior associate dean since 2012, takingthis post. The executive director of internationalaffairs position has been elevated to that of associatedean for international affairs, with Nancy Johnsonremaining in the job with additional responsibilities.Scott Kelley will continue as the Gatton College'sassociate dean for undergraduate affairs.

VisitLEX, the Bluegrass Hospitality Association(BHA) and the Bluegrass Tourism and MarketingAssociation (BTMA) recently teamed up to presentthe inaugural Lexington Hospitality Awards, honor-ing front-line staff and volunteers in the tourism andhospitality industry. Recipients of the inauguralService Excellence Awards included: Keith Allen(Hyatt Regency Lexington); Martha Bersot (KentuckyHorse Park); Ed Brand (Blue Grass Airport); DiannaDeLara (Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa); IversonGriffin (OBC Kitchen); Mary Jo Holland (LexingtonOpera House); Tina Kohrs (Embassy Suites); JulieMora (Dudley’s on Short); Charlie Muntz (Ashland,the Henry Clay Estate); Peggy Prang (Holiday InnExpress); Sandy Ritchie (Josie’s); and CordellWeatherford (Town Branch Distillery).

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, PLLC announced that 27 ofits attorneys were recognized as leaders in their fieldsin the 2016 Edition of Chambers and Partners USA,including Lexington attorneys J. Mark Burton, DebraH. Dawahare, Karen J. Greenwell, George J. Miller,George L. Seay, and G. Brian Wells.

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Ad-venture Promotions named Gloria Stucky asexecutive vice president and Bethany Davis as sen-ior marketing specialist.

AMR Management welcomed Marcus Williams asexecutive director for AMR client-partner theAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons.

Associations International was recently awarded re-accreditation by AMC Institute, the global tradeassociation representing the AssociationManagement industry. Only 81 AssociationManagement Companies (AMC) worldwide haveachieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrat-ing the commitment and the ability to deliver thehighest level of professional management servicesto association and not-for-profit clients.

AssuredPartners NL has hired Hays Featherston asa property and casualty producer in the Lexingtonoffice. Featherston will work with AssuredPartnersNL’s clients in the central Kentucky market todesign and implement customized insurance pro-grams to protect individuals, equine organizationsand small commercial businesses.

Better Homes and Gardens Cypress Real Estateannounced Melissa B. Chambers as a new affiliate.

Churchill McGee, LLC, welcomed Kyle Thacker asproject manager, David Faulkner as managingdirector of the concrete/site work division, GreggRochman as managing director of Shine – the smallproject division, and Chris Bingaman in outsidesales.

CMI Consulting named David Hancock as vicepresident of sales and marketing.

The Appraisal Institute announced that Clarence K.Cundiff of Cundiff Real Estate Consultants, LLC, hasbeen awarded the prestigious MAI membershipdesignation. Appraisers holding this designationhave met rigorous requirements relating to educa-tion, testing, experience and demonstration ofknowledge, understanding, and ability.

Dean Dorton Allen Ford PLLC announced the addi-tion of Adam Campbell to its Lexington tax team asa supervisor.

DelCotto Law Group PLLCnamed member Jamie L.Harris to lead its recently-opened Louisville office,its fourth addition to offices in Somerset, Danville,and its primary location in Lexington. In other news,J. Clair Edwards, an attorney with DelCotto LawGroup PLLC, has been named the 2016Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Fayette CountyBar Association.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP ranked 134 in The AmericanLawyer’s (AmLaw) list of top-grossing firms in theU.S., jumping 14 spots in the 2016 list and report-ing a 12.3-percent increase in gross revenue. Earlierthis year, The American Lawyer named Dinsmore asone of the fastest-growing law firms in the country.

The International Council of Shopping Centers(ICSC) announced the winners of the 2016 U.S.MAXI Awards, highlighting the real estate industry’smost innovative events, programs, and technolo-gies that added value to shopping centers acrossthe country. Fayette Mall was named as a GoldAward winner in the Traditional Marketing categoryfor its “Savvy Shopper” segments on ABC-WTVQ.

Forcht Bank senior vice president of business devel-opment Steve Brunson was appointed by KentuckyGovernor Matt Bevin to the Kentucky HousingCorporation Board of Directors.

Hospice of the Bluegrass was named a 2016Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirstand Deyta Analytics. Hospice Honors is a presti-gious program that recognizes hospices that pro-vide the highest level of quality as measured fromthe caregiver’s point of view.

Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced thefollowing new agents: Chad Adams, Paul Ellenburg,Kentra Johnson, Jessica Noto, Sean Estes, JenniferRoyalty, Casey McLean, Kay Wells, Katrina Fields,Robert Green, Vanessa Goodin, Kimberly Mains,Charlene Mooris, Ashley Peercy, Brad Minton, andCindy Lundergan.

The Kentucky Horse Park Commission recentlyselected Laura Prewitt to serve as the executivedirector of the Kentucky Horse Park.

Gregory Hamlin was named as claims director forKentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI).

Lexington Clinic announced the arrival of MarisaBelcastro, M.D., family medicine physician, to theVeterans Park location.

NetGain Technologies climbed seven spots in2016 to rank 56th in the world as a managed ITservices provider (MSP), according to PentonTechnology’s ninth annual MSPmentor 501Global Edition rankings.

Sayre Christian Village recently inducted volunteerAnn Ham and former executive director SherwoodEvans into its Hall of Honored Servants.

The Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers forBusiness rankings for 2016 included 20 Steptoe &Johnson PLLC attorneys, including Lexington attor-ney Jeffrey K. Phillips.

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Lawrecently inducted Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneySteve Beshear to its Hall of Fame for 2016.Inclusion in the Hall of Fame is the highest honorone can receive from the College of Law.Meanwhile, attorney Steve Ruschell earned the UKCollege of Law Community Service Award.Additionally, Lexington attorneys William T. GortonIII, Ann E. Gorham, and Buckner Hinkle, Jr. wereincluded in Chambers USA 2016 as leaders in theirfield for Kentucky.


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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. UPCOMING EVENTS

Commerce Lexington Inc.330 East Main Street, Suite 100P.O. Box 1968Lexington, KY 40588-1968

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JULY 2016:Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed in observance of theFourth of July holiday.

Bluegrass Region’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In presented byColumbia Gas of Kentucky. - SEE PAGE 6

SPARK event (formerly Lexington Venture Club) featuringGovernor’s School for Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition,11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Copper Roux (861 S. Broadway).

New Member Luncheon presented by George Fletcher LawOffice PSC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Commerce Lexington Inc.

AUGUST 2016:Business on the Green golf event co-presented by MembersHeritage Credit Union and University of Kentucky FederalCredit Union at Andover Golf & Country Club (3450 ToddsRoad). - SEE PAGE 8

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented byForcht Bank, noon - 1:30 p.m., at Keeneland EntertainmentCenter. - SEE PAGE 11

5 Across at Awesome Inc., 5:00 p.m.; Admission: $5 per per-son; For more information, contact [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 2016:Business Link sponsored and hosted by The Campbell House(1375 South Broadway), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed for Labor Day.

Opportunity Exchange presented by Columbia Gas ofKentucky, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Copper Roux (861 SouthBroadway). - SEE PAGE 5

@330 Series presented by Manpower of Central Kentucky,3:30 - 5 p.m. at CLX first floor conference room.

New Member Luncheon presented by George Fletcher LawOffice PSC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Commerce Lexington Inc.

International trip to Sicily, Italy. - SEE PAGE 7

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