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Western Kentucky University made a bold and decisive statement that it is committed to being successful at the highest level when it named Bobby Petrino as the football program’s head coach on December 10. Petrino, widely considered one of the top head coaches in all of college football and one of the game’s most innovative offensive minds, has compiled a 75-26 career record. He has led his teams to bowl games in seven of his eight seasons as head coach, including the Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl in the last six years. Petrino also has strong academic credentials, and during his four-year tenure at Arkansas 48 of his players were named to the Southeastern Conference’s Academic Honor Roll.

Since being hired at WKU, Petrino has assembled a coaching staff with over 160 years of coaching experience, with 59 bowl game appearances, including 12 BCS bowl games and three coaches that played in the NFL. Petrino and his staff brought in eight student-athletes that began classes on the Hill in January, then turned around and signed 25 student-athletes on National Signing Day on February 6.

Before coming to WKU, Petrino led his teams to four 10-win seasons, leading both Louisville and Arkansas to its first BCS bowl games in school history. Petrino guided Arkansas and Louisville to top-10 finishes nationally three different times, including finishing the 2006 and the 2011 seasons ranked fifth in the Associated Press poll.

In his most recent coaching stop at Arkansas, Petrino led the Razorbacks to a 34-17 record in four years, going 29-10 in his final three years, increasing his win total in each of his four seasons with Arkansas. In just his second season in Fayette-

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ContentsFEATURESBuilding Talent:Leading Innovation .....................6

Entrepreneurship & Small Business............................7

Annual Dinner Highlights...........11

EvERY iSSUERibbon Cuttings &Groundbreakings.. . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Small Business Spotlight........15

Chamber of Commerce

Chairman’s CommentsI was glad to see so many of our partners at Annual Dinner. Our event’s theme, The Chamber: Make it a Habit, doesn’t end with all the fanfare of the evening but continues throughout 2013. As Ron Bunch pointed out, strengthening the beneficial interactions among Chamber partners by making the Chamber a habit is one important way Bowling Green distinguishes itself from other communities in the eyes of future employers and helps us retain growing businesses here.

Our Partnership team is in the process of personally visiting all of our Chamber partners to say thank you and hear from you what your Chamber can do in 2013 to have the most positive impact on your business. We’re working to make the Chamber services more user-friendly and personal. We’re looking at how everything we do-- from networking events to publications, from exclusive Partner marketing opportunities to President’s Club

and Ambassador Club benefits—to be sure we’re offering value for each Partner on both a corporate and individual level.

Just before this edition of ChamberConnection went to press, I was thrilled to announce Alpla, the international plastics manufacturing company based in Austria, has selected our commu-nity for its next facility in the U.S., creating 72 direct jobs as well as investing more than $22.4 million. This makes the fourth (108,000 square-foot) spec building in the Kentucky Transpark another wise investment by the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority.

As i look ahead this month, i am just as excited about the March 19 Evening Seminar/Benefit for The Leader in Me™, co-chaired by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and starring international best-selling author Sean Covey and his newest book, The 4 Dis-ciplines of Execution. Be sure to register early for ringside seating. This seminar is a world-leading training and development opportunity for your team, as well as a tax-deductible contribution to the Chamber Foundation’s underwriting of The Leader in Me™ throughout our school systems, city and county, on all grade levels.

Finally, make plans to attend our March Coffee Hour sponsored by the Murphy Construction Group. These breakfast networking events are always sold-out, so make sure you register soon by visiting the Chamber web site: www.bgchamber.com!

I look forward to seeing you again very soon!

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President & CEORon Bunch, CEcD

ChairmanBrad Howard

Board Chair-ElectJohn Mark Fones

immediate Past ChairmanD. Gaines Penn

vice ChairTommy Adams

vice PresidentsWilliam H. Borders II, CFP®

Joy RogersRobbin Taylor

Board of Directors

Ex-Officio MembersJames “Doc” Kaelin

Amy MillikenBruce Wilkerson

COO/CFOMeredith Robinson

vice President, Partnership ServicesTonya Matthews, ACE, IOM, CCE

vP, Regional Economic Development & TalentMaureen Carpenter, IOM, EDP

Nick FuhrmanCommunications & Public Policy Director

Office ManagerCrystal Cummings

Partnership Development DirectorJohn Harnage

Program DirectorGail Henderson

Sites & Buildings Property ManagerJesse Rhoades

Economic Development CoordinatorBetty Martin

Economic Development Research & Marketing CoordinatorMelissa Albert

Associate Project ManagerLea Ila Hoover

Partnership Sales RepresentativeBrittany Southwood

TLiM Campaign CoordinatorJennifer Shahan

Partnership Administrative AssistantKatie Dykes

Financial CoordinatorYvonne Franks

Receptionist/Database AdministratorMelinda Rector

Barton DarrellDr. Nathan Hodges

Mark O. IversonBill MurphreeAlan Palmer Kim ThomasEric Walker

Ed Whitehead

Steve DavisDion W. HouchinsTodd MatthewsAlex Nottmeier

Brad TaylorAlan Vilines

Regina WebbEd Whitehead

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MORE THAN EVER BEFORE, PLAN AND BUILD WISELY BEFORE YOU BUILD THAT IMPORTANT PROJECT. THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR BUILDING THE PERFECT FACILITY AND STRETCHING YOUR CON-STRUCTION DOLLARS IS DURING THE PLANNING PHASE. LET US PER-FORM A PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR YOU.

Probably one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make or be a part of will be in a facility for your business, church or school. There are numerous factors to consider before you build. Let our team of professionals analyze your specific needs and examine all of the possibilities and options to ensure that you get the maximum value for your investment. This is YOUR project. You should enjoy building it; plus, you should be proud of it when it is completed. Since 1983, SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. and SCOTT, MUR-PHY & DANIEL, LLC have grown and emerged as the area’s leader in the construction industry.

WHY HAS THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP PERFORMED LIT-ERALLY THOUSANDS OF PROJECTS IN THE LOCAL AREA OVER THE PAST THREE DECADES? IT’S SIMPLE. We have set a high standard of excellence for our customers with creative visions, integrity and responsiveness to their needs. We have the best team of profes-sionals from our laborers to our project managers. We perform professional, quality work on-schedule and we do it safe. Last, but not least, our pricing is consistently competitive. We build value from the ground UP. QUALITY PROJECTS BUILT BY THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP ARE NOT EXPENSIVE, THEY ARE PRICELESS!

OUR SPECiALiZED DiviSiONSBUiLDiNG DiviSiONSCOTT, MURPHY & DANIEL (SMD) offers full service general con-tracting, complete design/build services, renovation/conversion im-provements and construction management. We specialize in indus-trial, commercial, medical and institutional buildings, incorporating the latest techniques for providing fast-track construction, flexibility of plans, future expansion possibilities and the latest proven build-ing products. Each project is designed and built specifically for your individual requirements and needs.

In 2012, completed general contracting projects in the Bowling Green Area included Phase II of GO bg Transit Building, additional conversion space at the WKU Center for Research & Development for offices and laboratories, WKU Track & Field Concession Building, WKU Pre-Engineered Metal Building construction for the temporary dining facility for Downing University Center, renovations at Green-view Regional Hospital and expansion of the New Life Church. In-dustrial facility expansions included Kiriu USA Corp, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products and AEP Industries. Soon to be completed is the new Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Headquarters in down-town Bowling Green.

Design/Build Projects completed in the region included expansions for Smiths Grove Baptist Church, J.M. Smuckers and Sumitomo Elec-tric Wiring Systems in Scottsville, Montebello Packaging in Lebanon, Yahagi American Molding Inc (YAMI) in Park City, Franklin Precision Industry in Franklin and T.RAD North America Inc in Hopkinsville.

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Woodburn Baptist Church Smiths Grove Baptist Church Crossland Community Church

Hospice of Western Kentucky – Owensboro

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities New Life Church Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex

WKU Track & Field Concession BuildingWKU DUC Dinning Hall

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SMD constructed new facilities for Summers, Kirby and Sanders Funeral Chapel in Russellville and Whayne Supply Company in Hop-kinsville.

In addition to the above referenced projects, Scott, Murphy & Dan-iel performed more than 100 small renovation projects for our large group of repeat customers, as well as new clients too. For 2013, in Bowling Green, Scott, Murphy & Daniel will serve as Construc-tion Manager for the new Medical Center/WKU Health Sciences Complex on the campus of the Medical Center at Bowling Green, renovations/alterations for Graves Gilbert Clinic and Greenview Re-gional Hospital, Crossland Community Church and the expansion of Woodburn Baptist Church.

SMD will Design and Build new industrial facilities and expansions for Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products in Bowling Green, NHK of America Suspension Components Inc in Louisville, Riken Elas-tomers Corporation in Hopkinsville, and Quad Graphics in Franklin.

SMD will serve as the general contractor for new facilities for Hos-pice of Western Kentucky in Owensboro Kentucky, The Family Self-Sufficiency Center for the Glasgow Housing Authority, Drobocky Orthodontics in Franklin and a manufacturing/packaging facility for Omnicare in Glasgow. Expansions are scheduled for Metalsa Structural Products Inc in Hopkinsville & Elizabethtown and FPI in Franklin.

COMMERCiAL DiviSiONScott & Murphy Inc. (SMI) is the area’s leading contractor for con-crete construction. We offer a full spectrum of services including tilt-up concrete wall construction, concrete foundations, basement walls, floors, curbs, sidewalks, paving, industrial concrete special-ties, and storm drainage-retention structures/systems.

Our crews individually specialize in specific types of concrete work to ensure our customers the utmost standard of performance, qual-ity and excellence. Our “Concrete Professionals” completed many projects in 2012 including all of the above mentioned SMD building projects. Additionally, SMI has performed concrete work for Down-town Bowling Green’s Block 6 (Ballpark/SKYPAC) Parking Structure, Goodwill Industries – Scottsville Rd, site concrete for the new mega hospital project in Owensboro, and roadway concrete items for the reconstruction of Cumberland Trace. SMI also performed concrete work at Ft. Knox and Ft. Campbell, as well as concrete work for the expansion of the Horse Cave Waste Water Treatment facility.

SMI has also performed many community sidewalk and curb-ing projects for such entities as the City of Bowling Green, City of Owensboro, Western Kentucky University, along with hundreds of smaller projects in the Kentucky and Tennessee area for our many ‘repeat’ customers, as well as new clients. 2013 projects include the concrete work for all of the SMD building construction proj-ects referenced above, several sidewalk and curbing projects for the City of Bowling Green and WKU. SMI will perform the roadway curbs and sidewalks for KDOT projects located in Simpson, Gray-son, Warren and Nelson counties.

Our goal is to deliver perfection in “Quality and Accuracy”of the full spectrum of concrete construction. NO EXCEPTIONS!

BRiDGE/HiGHWAY DiviSiONScott & Murphy Bridge/Highway was responsible for the replace-ment of many bridges during the on-going efforts to widen I-65 in our area over the last decade. Other bridge projects completed in 2012 included bridges in Hardin, Allen, Hopkins, Metcalfe and Simpsons Counties.

2013 projects include a series of bridges for the KDOT Glasgow/Barren County Outer Loop Bypass and county bridges in Grayson, Logan and Warren Counties.

HARTZ CONTRACTiNG LLC – OWENSBORO, KENTUCKYOn November 1, 2012, brothers Ben and Frank Hartz, owners of Hartz Construction Corporation, announced their retirement after 32 successful years of business in Owensboro. Over the past three decades, Hartz Construction has been known as the premier con-tractor in the area for commercial, medical, religious, industrial and institutional building and concrete construction.

‘The Hartz Tradition’ will continue in Owensboro and the surround-ing area as ‘Hartz Contracting, LLC’ a division of Scott & Murphy/Scott, Murphy & Daniel. A seamless transition took place during the last quarter of 2012 utilizing the same professional staff, supervi-sors and craftsmen, enhanced by the additional depth of manage-ment and professionals from SMI/SMD. Hartz Contracting, LLC will remain at its original location at 1855 Old Calhoun Road in Owens-boro.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTWe are not only “Your Road to a Successful Project”’ we are also your partner in making our community and region a better place to live, worship and raise our families. We provide assistance and sup-port to area schools, churches and non-profit organizations, chari-ties and community events.

Projects that we are most proud of include the Soap Box Derby Track at Phil Moore Park, The Clinical Education Complex at WKU, The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Building and The Hospitality House on the campus of The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

The Murphy Construction Group has been very active in the sup-port of the “Operation Home Front” program at Fort Campbell that provides financial assistance to the families of ‘our troops on for-eign soils’.

You’ll see our team investing back into our communities from the opportunities that our customers and friends provide us. With a team of over 225 professionals, THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP SIGNIFIES A PROVEN REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE AND PERFORMANCE.

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products

Whayne Supply – Hopkinsville, KY

KDOT Glasgow - Barren County Outer LoopSummers, Kirby & Sanders Funeral Chapel

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ville, Petrino led Arkansas to an 8-5 record and its first bowl win since 2003, winning over East Carolina in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The success of the 2009 season propelled Arkan-sas into the national spotlight in 2010, as the Razorbacks went 10-3, earning a bid to the AllState Sugar Bowl against Ohio State — the program’s first-ever BCS bowl bid. Petrino followed up the 2010 season with a remarkable 11-win campaign in 2011, matching the single-season school record. Arkansas closed out the year with a win over Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl, boosting the Razorbacks into the No. 5 national ranking in the final AP poll.

Arkansas led the Southeastern Conference in passing offense (300.7) for the third consecutive year in 2011, while also leading the confer-ence in total offense (438.1) and scoring of-fense (36.8). In Petrino’s final two seasons at Arkansas, the Razorbacks went 13-1 at home, includ-ing a perfect 7-0 at home in 2011.

Overall, Petrino’s four years at Arkansas resulted in a plethora of school records falling. In 2008, the team broke eight school records and in 2009 it set or matched 26 in-dividual or team records. In 2010, the Razorbacks set or matched 48 individual or team records, while 2011 saw 24 more records fall. On the individual stage, tight end D.J. Williams claimed the school’s first-ever John Mackey Award in 2011, given annually to the nation’s top tight end. WKU se-nior tight end Jack Doyle was a semi-finalist for the award this season. Petrino also coached quarterback Tyler Wil-son to first team All-SEC honors in 2011, becoming the first Arkansas quarterback to earn that honor. Kick returner Joe

Adams was the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2011, while also being one of five finalists for the 2011 Paul Hornung Award, an award that WKU junior running back Antonio Andrews was a finalist for in 2012. Adams was recognized as an All-American following the 2011 season, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Developing student-athletes has been a constant for Petrino, as he has worked with numerous players that have gone on to careers at the professional level, including an impressive track record developing quarterbacks. As a

head coach, he helped develop quarterbacks such as Ryan Mallett (2008-10) at Arkansas and Ste-fan LeFors (2003-04) and Brian Brohm (2004-06) at Louisville. As a coordinator or assistant, he tu-tored Jason Campbell at Auburn (2002), Chris Redman at Louisville (1998), Jake Plummer at Arizona State (1993), and Doug Nussmeier (1990-91) and John Friesz (1989) at Idaho.

While his track record is proven developing quarterbacks, Petrino has also adhered to the philosophy of a balanced attack offensively. In his last 14 years as a collegiate coach, both as a head coach and as an offensive coordinator, Petrino’s offenses have put together 86 100-yard rush-ers and 64 300-yard passers in 170 games during that 14-year span. That equals 150 of 170 games having at least a 100-yard rusher or a 300-yard passer. Petrino has coached the likes of current NFL running back Michael Bush (2003-06), who rushed for over 2,500 yards during his time at Louisville.

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4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • No Fee • Online Registration Requested.Business After Hours is a networking program that gives Chamber partners and guests the opportunity to make new contacts, renew acquaintances and exchange business information. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and possible entertainment at no cost. Business After Hours has an average attendance of 60-100.

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Watch for The Chamber: Make it a Habit logo in your news-letter, on the Chamber’s Website and at events. This logo lets you know that this is a low cost marketing opportunity or network building activity you should take part in to grow your business. So make the Chamber a habit this month!

Get Involved! Join a Chamber Committee.Partners who get involved on Chamber committees maxi-mize the return on their investment by working with other business leader to drive the Chamber’s Action Plan. Building relationships with other Chamber Partners around a com-mon goal is the an excellent way to make your Partnership investment ring your cash register. Contact John Harnage: john@bgchamber.com for details.

This Chamber aims to meet the needs of our partnership through revisions to existing benefits and creating new programs and services.

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The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce works to:• Retain and expand existing targeted businesses using a proactive business retention model .• Recruit targeted businesses to South Central Kentucky that will create skilled, high-wage jobs and

will increase the economic vitality of the region.

2013 strateGiC initiatiVe: Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction

Last month Governor Steve Beshear announced Alpla Inc. will establish manufacturing operations in the Kentucky Transpark development in Bowling Green, creating 72 new, full-time jobs and investing $22.4 million in the Common-wealth. “This is a global company that makes a wide variety of packaging, and we’re thrilled to have Alpla here in the Com-monwealth,” Gov. Beshear said of the company, which pro-duces customized plastic packaging solutions to meet the needs of customers. “We are pleased to be expanding our manufacturing opera-tions in Kentucky,” said Jodok Schaeffler, president of Alpla North America. “We appreciate the support from the com-munity and the dedicated employees from KEDFA in making this expansion possible.” “It’s another great day for South Central Kentucky when we can announce a new company joining our community,” said Warren County Judge-Executive Michael Buchanon. “As an addition to the Kentucky Transpark, Alpla is demonstrating its commitment to economic success in the region, and we congratulate them on their decision.” “We’re thrilled that Alpla has decided locate to Bowling Green,” said Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Brad Howard. “The Chamber looks forward to working closely with Alpla to ensure its success. I’d also thank the city, county and state for partnering with the Chamber on this and all other economic development projects. Their work is invaluable in supporting our community’s business-friendly atmosphere.” “Because of companies like Alpla, Bowling Green is mak-ing its mark on international manufacturing,” said Sen. Mike Wilson, of Bowling Green. “I welcome them and am sure they will be a wonderful community partner in the years to come.” “This is great news for our community and speaks volumes about all that we have to offer, from our workforce to our quality of life,” said Rep. Jody Richards, of Bowling Green. “I want to thank Alpla for choosing to locate here, and I’m pleased that our state and local officials could work togeth-er to help make this possible. The company will soon find it could not have picked a better place.” First established in Austria in 1955, Alpla has grown into a global company with approximately 13,000 employees at 148 sites in 39 countries. With a diverse range of customers, Alpla products include packaging for everyday items such as beverages, motor oils, cleaning supplies and more. “South Central Kentucky’s record growth can be attributed to innovative companies, like Alpla, locating here,” said ITA Board Chairman Gary Dillard. “Alpla understands that South Central Kentucky’s infrastructure is second to none. Our

transportation network helps move products to the market quickly and that impacts their bottom line.” “South Central Kentucky’s cluster of plastic-related indus-tries continues with Alpla’s announcement today. Their deci-sion shows that globally competitive industries know our re-gion is the best place to produce the highest quality products anywhere,” said Chairman of Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority Board D. Gaines Penn. The BGAEDA is a private organization that supports eco-nomic development projects and infrastructure in Bowling Green-Warren County, frequently partnering with the City of Bowling Green, the County of Warren, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Intermodal Transporta-tion Authority. Alpla is the first attraction announcement in South Central Kentucky for 2013. On January 30, 2013 GM announced an ex-pansion with an investment of $3.5 million and approximately 20 jobs. Alpla joins other global leaders such as Davert USA, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Holley Performance Products and Kiriu USA who all made significant investments in South Central Kentucky during the last year. In 2012, Bowl-ing Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced projects totaling 537 jobs to be created and retained with over $45.6 million in capital investment.-Melissa Albert

KENTUCKY TRANSPARK LANDS ALPLA DEAL

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and Western Kentucky University’s Innovation and Com-mercialization Center (ICC) are collaborating to create a new investment network to enhance our economic development success. Formation of a local “angel investment” group, similar to the Bluegrass Angels or the Lincoln Trail Venture Group, is a cornerstone initiative for the Chamber’s innovation and economic growth strategy. The goal for the group is to gather accredited high net worth individuals and experienced investors to make early-stage investments to enhance job creation by start-up companies throughout South Central Kentucky. Similar angel investment groups have formed throughout the country, allowing participants upside potential and participation in management as advisors to newborn companies to mitigate potential downside risk. To get your halo on, please email Melissa@bgchamber.com

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• Create a national model to fulfill businesses’ workforce needs, heightening current and future employees’ skill sets while providing low-cost training solutions for employers.

• Foster growth in research and development, innovation and globalization by encouraging public-private partnerships on a local, state and national level.

Transforming South Central Kentucky through Talent & Innovation

The Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky – Su-pervisor Certificate Programis a competency driven pro-gram that will assist in build-ing general supervisory skills as well as the basics of lead-ership behavior. It consists of a series of 9 core compe-tency based classes, plus an additional 6 elective classes of the participants’ choosing. The program is designed to be completed in one year in order to receive the certificate. This program is being offered as a cohort, a relatively small group of students, usually between 15 and 22, who start and fin-ish their training together. The instructional format for the Supervisor Certificate Program may be blended with a com-bination of the traditional classroom instruction and online classes. Core competency courses include: Dealing with Change, Problem Solving Tools, Project Management, Fair Supervi-sory Practices, Safety 101, Basic Supervision, Developing a Winning Team, Keys to Effective Communication and Leader-ship Fundamentals. Elective options for the class include: Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Time Management, Ef-fective Discipline, Dealing with Difficult People, Presentation Speaking and Coaching Employees.

The Training Consortium of SCKY will be offering its fourth cohort beginning in April 2013. Participants must be employed at a member com-pany; annual membership in the consortium is just $50.00. Companies may be eligible for a partial reimbursement for training through the consor-tium’s Blue Grass State Skills Grant. The Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky, cre-ated in 2004 by three Bowling Green manufacturing compa-nies, Nasco, Bando and Desa,

is a membership driven organization developed to meet the shared training needs of its mem-bers. Training programs are offered throughout the year in computer technologies, leaderships, soft skill development as well as technical courses in classroom style as well some on-line course options through a partnership with Western Kentucky University, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky contact Maureen Carpenter at Maureen@bgchamber.com or visit http://www.wku.edu/ctd/consor-tium/classroom-sch.php for list of courses and offerings.

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Coming to Bowling greenTuesday, March 19, 2013 - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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The Leader in Me Symposium Series is FranklinCovey’s most engaging set of conferences, entirely focused on bringing leadership to our K–12 sys-tem to drive transformational change. These two-day conferences attract educators, business leaders, and community stakeholders alike, and of-fer an unforgettable experience of accelerated growth and development through:

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The leader in me program has changed my school and changed my life…

Before The Leader in Me program, there was no emphasis on student leadership. This has changed! Students are now given the opportunity to have school-wide and class-room jobs. One of my jobs is to call the cars for afternoon car rider duty. It is a huge responsibility learning the parents of 200 kids! I love being in charge in the afternoons and it gives me a great sense of pride and accomplishment! Not to mention, it’s great experience for when I am actually at teacher at McNeill one day.

The Leader in Me Program has given me countless public speaking opportunities that I never had before. It has given me courage and self-esteem to try new things and not be scared. For example, last season I sang the National Anthem at the Hot Rods game and in a couple of weeks I will be singing at the Kids on Stage Charity Event.

At school we are taught how to use the 7 Habits in our everyday lives. Speaking of my everyday life, I am one busy girl! Habit 7 teaches us that it is important to Sharpen the Saw. It’s my favorite habit! Sharpening the Saw is relaxing and doing the things that you love most. Currently I am working on my 20th Mainstage Theatre production, I take dance, gymnastics and I sing in a show choir.

This all leads me to Habit 2, Put First Things First. I have to do my homework first before activities. I have learned to better manage my time and to be proactive in my daily life. The Leader in Me has taught me to set high goals for myself and given me the strategies to achieve them. Now, I can do all the things I enjoy and stay on the honor roll!

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Join First Lady Jane Beshear and visionary author Sean Covey for a special evening March 19 to benefit The Leader in Me™ initiative of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Keynote speaker Sean Covey will share insights from his most recent best-selling business leadership book, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. You and your team* will experience “How to Achieve Your Wildly Important Goals®” and other valuable and entertaining insights from this visionary leadership development expert while benefitting The Leader in Me™ * Purchase a table of 10 to save $50

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Remit completed sponsorship form to John at john@bgchamber.com or registration forms to: Gail at gail@bgchamber.com Fax: 270-843-0458

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Chamber of Commerce

2013 Nomination Form Small Business Person of the Year

Please take a moment to consider who you believe deserves the honor of being named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year. The winner will be announced at a news conference on April 23rd at Chamber headquarters. A luncheon honoring them is currently scheduled for May 21st, online registeration at bgchamber.com is required.

Nominees must meet the following criteria: 1. Partner of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. 2. Associated with a for-profit company that employs 100 or fewer full-time employees. 3. Own and operate a small business in which the nominee’s own money is invested in the enterprise. 4. Experienced recent business growth. 5. Involved in the development and growth of our community. 6. Past nominations must be resubmitted to be eligible In addition to completing the below information, please attach an one-page response summarizing their community involvement and explaining why they should receive the award.

Nominee: Title:

Business: Number of Employees:

Address:

Email: Phone:

Spouse or Office Contact: Number or Email:

Nominator: Business:

Address:

Email: Phone:

Nominations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 10, 2013 to Gail Henderson by:

Mail: PO Box 51, Bowling Green, KY 42102 Fax: 270-843-0458 Email: gail@bgchamber.com

Past Recipients: Mike Simpson-2012, Regina Webb-2011, Thad Connally-2010, Joe Davis-2009, Carl Chaney-2008,

Jim Smith-2007, David Chandler-2006, Chris Thompson-2005, Tim Earnhart-2004, Janet Henderson-2003, Jim Johnson-2002, Steve Sheldon-2001, Doug Gorman-2000, Curt Sullivan-1999, David

Bradford-1998, Mike Murphy–1997, Joe Natcher-1996, Al Baker-1995, David Wiseman-1994, Rick Kelley-1993, Harold Brantley-1992, Mike Buchanon-1991, Bill Jackson-1990,

Cornelius Martin-1989, B.J. Booth-1988, Carroll Hildreth-1987, Sandy Jones-1986, Johnny Webb-1985

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Alliance CorporationBGMU FiberBroadway Florist of Bowling GreenCarr, Riggs & Ingram LLCCitizens FirstDavita Dialysis of Warren CountyEnglish, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLPGerald Printing

Thank You to Our Chamber Partners for Their Generous Donations!

D. Gaines Penn presents the Advancing South Central Kentucky Award to Western Kentucky University Provost Gordon Emslie and Commonwealth Health Corporation President and CEO, Connie Smith. Chamber CEO Ron Bunch presents the Advancing South Central Kentucky Award to Doug Gorman, Warren County Downtown Development Authority, Warren County Judge Executive Buchanon, and Bowling Green Mayor Wilkerson. The John Desmarais family, pictured with Connie Smith, accepted the Chamber’s Herb Smith Lifetime Achievement Award.

Former Board Chairs, Joe Natcher, Rodney Rogers, and D. Gaines Penn pass the gavel to Brad Howard be-fore Judge John Grise administered the Kentucky Oath of Office to Board Members and Ambassadors.

Three outstanding area students made the evening special: Jannah Bollin, Selena Heldic, and Hallie Slocum.

No Kidding

Top Honors

No Dueling

600+ Partners Made Annual Dinner A Habit

2013 Board Chair Brad Howard addresses the Partnership.

Independence BankSouth Central Bank of Bowling GreenStewart-Richey Construction, Inc.US BankWBKO TVWestern Kentucky UniversityMBA Program at Gordon Ford Business College

Jennifer Shahan joined the Chamber staff in November, 2012 to coordinate the Chamber Foundation’s Capital Cam-paign to raise $1.6 million from area busi-ness leaders, community organizations, Chamber Partners and the general public to establish The Leader in Me™ through-out Bowling Green and Warren County schools. A native of Bowling Green, Jen-nifer operated her own small business, providing professional B2B etiquette and international protocol training services to larger corporations and young profes-sionals. She was also a licensed Realtor in Tullahoma, Tenn. be-fore joining the Chamber staff.Chamber Connection:What was your first week at the Chamber like?Jennifer Shahan:During my first week I had the privilege of meeting a few of Bowl-ing Green’s top-tier business and industry leaders, who were all so instrumental in getting The Leader in Me capital campaign started. I felt before I got started, I wanted to hear from busi-ness leaders as to why they were such strong supporters of the schools and investing in The Leader in Me.CC: So did anything surprise you?JS: I was pleasantly surprised with the concern for The Leader in Me to succeed. The depth of our community’s interest in our future workforce and their commitment to young people coming to work for the first time impressed me. I was taken back by the sincerity; this isn’t just an activity they are supporting, they really made it clear that they want to help each child in each school.CC: What is your favorite part of your job?JS: The fact that I get to go out and share a wonderful opportu-nity for Bowling Green with so many strong leaders and school systems supporting me and working closely with a world class organization like Franklin-Covey Education. I feel like I am play-ing an important role in changing the future for my home town. Witnessing The Leader in Me’s impact is really the best part of my job. I can speak from experience, and my heart, when I “sell” support for The Leader in Me because it’s a “product” that truly makes a difference you can see.CC: So you’re “selling”??? How does The Leader in Me com-pare to other things you’ve “sold”?JS: I’ve sold million dollar lakefront homes, I’ve sold phones and I’ve sold training programs. This is above all the favorite “thing” I’ve ever “sold.” To know what is taking place impacts 18,000 stu-dents and those still to come for generations—I’m very passion-ate about it.CC: Selling is hard work. How do you take no for an answer?JS: Every “no” I take as a “maybe.” Seeing the kids in action has changed many minds. Once they talk with the students about their experiences and see their personal responsibility and ini-tiative because of The Leader in Me, the conversation changes. Once a business compares making an investment in The Leader in Me to their current high cost of employee disciplinary issues, turn-over and inefficiencies—this proactive effort is a real answer for them. CC: if you could give all your Chamber staff colleagues some-thing special as a present, what would it be?JS: The 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray in the color of their choice.CC: Good one. Seriously?JS: ‘Things’ are not what any of us really need. We all really just need good health and well-being in our families. My dad (Jim Rogers) always told me, “when you have your health, you’re rich, all the money in the world can’t buy that!”

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Advisory Board Selects Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2013

Leadership Bowling Green is an eight-month leadership training program. Participants are selected through an application process by the Leadership Bowling Green Advisory Board. Congratulations to our 2013 Leadership Bowling Green Class!

Mr. Brandon Boone, MKM Inc. dba ZaxbysMr. Andre Boyd, Tristar Greenview Regional HospitalMr. Adam Burden, Van Meter Insurance GroupMr. Michael Burrell, McDonald’sMr. Brian Carey, American Bank & TrustMr. Jordan Carter, Independence BankMs. Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, Tennessee Valley AuthorityMr. John Dix, Warren County Water DistrictMr. Brandon Dixon, English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLPMr. David Doran, ISTT, IncMs. Angela Dossey-Woodworth, U.S. BankMs. Jeanne Fisher, Argi Financial GroupMr. Adam Galloway, Hancock Bank & Trust Co. Ms. Cathye Gumm, Housing Authority of B.G.Ms. V. Lynne Holland, Western Kentucky UniversityMr. Jon House, BB&TMs. Lesley Howard, Bowling Green Area Convention &

Visitor’s BureauMs. Nickie Jones, Family Enrichment Center, IncMs. Dalana Jones, South Central BankMs. Holly Lewis, US Senator Mitch McConnellMs. Jill Lewis, Barren River Area Development DistrictMs. Nancy Mager, Western Kentucky UniversityMs. Lauren Marley, Kerrick Stivers & CoyleMs. Jessica Martin, Bank of Edmonson CountyMs. Beth McIvor, Commonwealth Health CorporationMr. Chad Morelock, NASCOMs. Ashley Reynolds, South Central Kentucky Kids on the

BlockMr. Steven Throneberry, Hensley & Throneberry, CPAsMs. Kasey Ward, Citizens First BankMs. Connie Warren, Farmers National BankMs. Donnita Weeks, City of Bowling GreenMr. Paul Wherry, Scott and Murphy Inc.

Program Chair:Johnston Boyd, Vision Builders, LLC

Program Co Chair:Elizabeth Leftwich, Western Kentucky University

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Ms. Megan CasebierWeichert Realtors-The Hunt Group1053-A Lovers LaneBowling Green, KY 42104270-745-9900Ms. Megan Casebier, Realtor

Lee Company331 Mallory Station RoadFranklin, TN 37067615-567-1000www.leecompany.comMr. Mike Fell, Facility Solution Sales Directo

vino’s700 State StreetBowling Green, KY 42101270-842-5665www.vinosbg.netMr. Blake Leucht, Owner

Guilfoil Law and Mediation“Family Law, Criminal Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolutions, such as Mediation and Facilitation (including settlement conference and issue based methods).”113 West Public Square, Suite 304Bowling Green, KY 42141270-629-5050Mr. Micah Guilfoil, Attorney and Mediator

First Christian Church“We are a faith community gathered to worship God and serve others.”1106 State StreetBowling Green, KY 42101270-843-3191www.firstchristianbg.orgDr. John Wesley, Senior Minister

Tapp Medical Clinic“Certified specialist in clinical lipidology, family practice, clinical densitometry, special interest in preventive medicine, wellness, osteoporosis, mental health, diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome, negligible vascular senescence, health risk management”414 Old Morgantown RoadBowling Green, KY 42101270-781-1483Ms. Shontel Wilson, Project Manager

The Yard Park84 Cedar WayBowling Green, KY 42101270-842-4253www.theyardpark.comMs. Jessica Thorne, Marketing Coordinator

Welcome New Partners

Thank you for Renewing Your Chamber Investment...ABC Self StorageAllstate BG ProtectionAmedisys Home Health CareAmerican Chemical Technologies, Inc.American Engineers, Inc.Arrowpoint Investments, LLCB & M Industrial SupplyBank of Edmonson CountyBluegrass CellularBluegrass Materials Company, LLCBluegrass Supply Chain ServicesBMW/Mercedes of Bowling GreenCambridge Market & CafeCamping World, Inc.Chandler Property ManagementCommunications SystemsCompanion Care ServicesCompton OrthodonticsContractors Licensing Board of BG-WCCornerstone Information Systems, Inc.DaVita Dialysis of Warren CountyDouble DogsDowntown Redevelopment AuthorityEli Jackson, III, DMDFirst Baptist ChurchGemini Homes, Inc.General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant

Gordon Food Service MarketplaceGreenwood MallGreg Gary TruckingHarris Lumber CompanyHilliard LyonsHilltopper Athletic FoundationHistoric Rail Park - L & N DepotHoliday Inn ExpressHosparus-Barren RiverHVAC Services, Inc.ImagewestIndian Hills Country ClubInfintechJagoe Homes, Inc.Jerry WellsJos. A. BankJudge Kelly ThompsonKentucky Mid-South StorageKentucky OA/CTS Job CorpsKentucky Rural Water Association, Inc.Kentucky Tire ExchangeKerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLCKing Home CareKosair Children’s HospitalM & L Technical SystemsMBA Alumni AssociationMeany, AudreyMeyer Mortgage Corporation

Michael K. Bishop & Associates, PSCMid-South Handling, Inc.Montana GrilleMs. Charlene RaboldNorthwestern Mutual Financial NetworkOrchestra Kentucky of Bowling GreenPepsi Beverages CompanyPorter PaintPotter Children’s Home & Family MinistriesPrint MediaQuality PersonnelSCA Personal CareSCORESensora CorporationSharlene MitchellSolar Energy Pioneers, LLCSouth Union Shaker VillageSouthern Foods, Inc.Southern KY Society for HR ManagementSteve DavisTommy KelleyTri-State Mailing Systems, Inc.WalgreensWarren County Cooperative Extension ServiceWealth Management, Inc.Western Kentucky UniversityXBS of Bowling Green

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Farm Credit Mid-America 5572 Russellville Road

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President’s Club Platinum Star Partner BB&T with Junior Achievement

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President’s Club Diamond Star Partners Western Kentucky University for the Social

Science Research Center 2413 Nashville Road

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Small Business Spotlight

In April of 2010, life in Bowling Green became a little sweeter when Gary and Mary Meszaros opened Mary Jane’s Chocolates. Located at 1640 Scottsville Road, Mary Jane’s Chocolates offers Bowling Green an assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate confections. Only the finest Belgian chocolate goes into Mary Jane’s one of a kind creations. When chocolate en-thusiasts step into Mary Jane’s Chocolates, real-ity begins to melt away as the entrancing aroma of fine chocolate lingers in the store. The store’s vintage feel gives Mary Jane’s Chocolates a magi-cal hometown feel and pizazz that would make Willy Wonka jealous. As expected, the busiest times for Mary Jane’s are during the holiday season. Aside from their individual chocolates, Mary Jane’s also offers gift boxes and fruit bouquets for special occasions. If you’re in need of something a little more extravagant, Mary Jane’s handcrafted Artisan Meltaways can

be made to order. After a record breaking Valentine’s Day, Mary Jane’s isn’t ready to wind down yet. Easter season is just around the corner and chocolate bun-nies and eggs have made their way to the front coun-ter. Since opening its doors in 2010, Mary Jane’s Choco-lates has become a staple in the Bowling Green community. Gary and Mary Meszaros filled a craving in Bowling Green that was waiting to be satisfied, and have continued to grow their business by adding new and more efficient equipment. They attribute their suc-cess to a great, hardwork-ing team and the perpetual support of the Bowling Green community. Mary Jane’s Chocolates is

open 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday. For updates on their latest creations you can “Like” them on Facebook or, for special deals, join them on Textliving.com next time you’re in the store.- Katie Dykes

Mary Jane’s Fine Chocolates