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Salute to Small Business AwardsLuncheon is August 22nd

Aug. 9th SPOTLIGHT Event Features Discussion on Tourism

Lexmark Hosts Business Link onThursday, August 22nd

BUSINESS FOCUSOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | AUGUST 2019 | VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE VIII

2019 CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS REVEALED ON PAGES 10-11

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:SPARK AgTech Event Highlights Successes, OpportunitiesEntrepreneurship Day Brings Together Area EntrepreneursSTAT | Indicators of Importance: Pipelines &

Postsecondary Education

EVENTS:SPOTLIGHT Series Features Discussion on TourismTEE IT UP! Golf Scramble is Sept. 16 at University Club@330 Series: How to Network Like a RockstarLexmark International Hosts Business Link on Aug. 22Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Aug. 22--------- CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEDNext Opportunity Exchange Event is September 26

CONNECT:2019 Winner’s Circle Campaign Kicks Off in AugustNominations for 2020 CLX Board Due by September 3AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Leslie MooreWelcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. MembersMember Personnel Announcements & Awards

WHAT 2 WATCH 4

Sept. 10th @330 Series PresentsHow to Network Like a Rockstar

Salute to Small Business AwardsLuncheon is Thursday, August 22

Aug. 9th SPOTLIGHT FeaturesDiscussion on Tourism

Lexmark International Hosts NextBusiness Link on August 22

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE BLUEGRASS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (BBDP)

SUBMITTED BY CLX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: GINA GREATHOUSE, HANNAH CRUMRINE, KIMBERLY ROSSETTI & RYAN KAFFENBERGER

Lexington Entrepreneurship Day Brings Together Area Entrepreneurs

SPARK AgTech in Kentucky Luncheon Highlights Successes, OpportunitiesIn June, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Com-merce Lexington Inc.’s Bob Quick co-moderated apanel of companies at the SPARK AgTech in Ken-tucky luncheon. Panelists included Angelika Fath-Goodin of Lepidext, Jessica Scott of AgTechScientific, Eric Hauck of MEP Equine Solutions,and Taylor Bright of TEC Biosciences. Our team isexcited to further grow our AgTech industry in Cen-tral Kentucky with Mayor Gorton and her team.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Taylor Bright, TEC Bio-sciences; Jessica Scott, AgTech Scientific; AngelikaFath-Goodin, Lepidext; Eric Hauck, MEP Equine So-lutions; Bob Quick, Commerce Lexington Inc.; MayorLinda Gorton, City of Lexington.

Commerce Lexington Inc. participated in the second annual Lex-ington Entrepreneurship Day, an event planned in partnershipwith Awesome Inc. and the UK Office of Technology Commercial-ization. The day kicked off at DV8 at Startup Breakfast, an eventthat happens every week on Wednesday offering an opportunity

for the startup community to network. Next, SPARK hosted aGamification luncheon, featuring Michael Hartman of Frogdiceand Virtual Keystone. Awesome Inc. hosted the remainder of theevents, including a mentor session with Twyman Clements ofSpace Tango, an Investor One-on-One session, and 5 Across.

Michael Hartman of Frogdice and Virtual Keystone talks about thebest and worst practices of gamification, loyalty programs, and e-com-merce at Base110.

Luke Murray interviews Space Tango CEO and Co-Founder TwymanClements at Awesome Inc.

By The Numbers:In 2019, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Develop-ment Division has responded to calls from:

New Business: 47 new prospects interested infinding a new location or expanding.Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Compa-nies: 19 companies with potential expansions.Client Visits: 15Existing Business Visits: 94

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STAT | Indicators of Importance: Pipelines &Postsecondary Education

With low unemployment rates, site selectionconsultants have become increasingly dependentupon using more granular and localized datasources to distinguish between communitiescompeting for projects. General metrics like thepercent of residents holding a bachelor’s degreeor higher are useful indicators, but competitivedecisions are increasingly being made usingmore detailed data, specifically related to labor.

Detailed data, such as enrollment and gradu-ation rates from specific academic programs, canbe used to differentiate a location by demonstrat-ing that it can provide a flow of talent with theskills demanded by the company. In Lexington’scase, ranking as the #14 city for the percent ofresidents with a bachelor’s degree or higher and#11 for the percent of residents with an advanceddegree starts the conversation, but a current en-rollment of 1,020 students and 127 recent grad-uates from the University of Kentucky’s (UK)Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineeringprogram help make Central Kentucky a smart de-cision, particularly for a manufacturing operation.

The need for program-specific data in display-ing a community’s talent pipelines doesn’t stopwith 4-year degrees. Technical and communitycolleges represent essential pipelines of potentialtalent for local companies that must be effectivelyleveraged in today’s economic development prac-tices. As an example, today’s manufacturing in-dustry values indicators including currentenrollment and recent graduates from programssuch as Industrial Mechanics and MaintenanceTechnology, Welding Technology, and Mechatron-ics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. Pro-grams supplying diplomas, certificates, andAssociate Degrees in technical fields are neces-sary elements required for their business’s long-term success.

For much more, visit our blog athttp://news.locateinlexington.com.

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EVENTS: SPOTLIGHT SERIES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 | BREAKFAST: 8:00 A.M.; PROGRAM: 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. | KEENELAND (2ND FLOOR CLUBHOUSE)

SPOTLIGHT Series Features Discussion on Tourism Impact on Lexington

PRESENTED BY Over the years, Lexington hashosted signature events like theNCAA Final Four, Breeders’ Cup,and the FEI World EquestrianGames, as well as many festivals,concerts, equestrian events andhorse sales, conferences and con-ventions, and much more. It’s safeto say that tourism here is a BIGdeal, not only in terms of what itmeans to our community’s qualityof life, but also its positive impacton the economy.

Visitor industries is one of Com-merce Lexington’s strategic targetsfor economic development. Over46,000 people are employed in Lex-ington’s visitor industries, which in-cludes retail, travel agencies andconvention centers, and venues for arts, entertain-ment, and recreation. Tourism’s impact on Lexing-ton’s economy exceeds $2 billion in spending everyyear, and the average convention visitor spends $290per day while leisure travelers spend $130 per day.

The next SPOTLIGHT Series event presented byWealthSouth on Friday, August 9, from 8:00 - 10:00a.m. at Keeneland’s 2nd Floor Clubhouse (Breakfastat 8 a.m.; Program begins at 8:30 a.m.), will featurea discussion on Lexington’s tourism economy,what’s involved in recruiting big events like the up-coming Railbird Festival to the area, why the conven-tion center renovation is necessary and what impactit will have on our economy, and more. And, of

course, there’s no more appropriate place to havean event on tourism and its impact than at historicKeeneland.

Speakers at press time include Mary QuinnRamer, President of VisitLEX, David Helmers, co-producer of Railbird Music Festival, Anne Hardyfrom Horse Country, and Kara Heissenbuttel withKeeneland.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend this SPOTLIGHT Series event is$29 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. mem-bers and $39 per person for potential members. Reg-ister on-line at www.CommerceLexington.com.

HOST SPONSOR:Keeneland Association

GOLD SPONSORS:Kentucky Utilities Co.

TravelHost of the BluegrassWUKY 91.3 FM

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS:Al Torstrick Insurance Agency

Hurst Office SuppliersMelia Realty Group

Precision Duplicating SolutionsSYNERGY Home LLC

Keeneland Photo by Mark Turner (CLX Staff )


\\\ EVENTS: TEE IT UP! GOLF SCRAMBLE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | UNIVERSITY CLUB OF KENTUCKY (4850 LEESTOWN ROAD)

TEE IT UP! Golf Scramble Features Great Networking, Fun Day of Golfing

SPONSORED BYCommerce Lexington Inc.’s Business on theGreen event has been transformed into the TEEIT UP! Golf Scramble. Yes, it’s true! There’s anew name and new location, but no doubt willfeature the same great fun. Whether you’re net-working with potential clients through a holesponsorship, entertaining clients by playing, orjust enjoying an afternoon outside the office, youwon’t want to miss the 2019 Commerce Lexing-ton Inc. TEE IT UP! Golf Scramble on Monday,

September 16th at the University Club of Ken-tucky (4850 Leestown Road). Lunch begins at11:30 a.m. Tee time is 12:30 p.m.

REGISTER ON-LINE:Convenient on-line registration is available forthe 2019 Business on the Green. Scan the QRcode below with your mobile device or visitwww.CommerceLexington.com.

Register a Foursome

Sponsor a Hole

GOLD SPONSORS:Kentucky Utilities Co.

Unified Trust Co.

TEAM PHOTO SPONSOR:SouthEast Printing & Mailing Service

PRACTICE GREEN SPONSOR:Precision Duplicating Solutions

SNACK & BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS:ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES...LLC

Affinity Travel and EventsFazoli’s

Melia Realty Group

PRINT SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging & Monster Color

HOLE SPONSORS* (AT PRESS TIME):Kentucky Utilities Co.

Lynn Imaging & Monster ColorMCM CPAs & Advisors

Nationwide Insurance: Parsons &Howard Insurance Group

Unified Trust Co.


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Done the right way, business networking can be oneof the most cost effective ways to grow your business.Networking rockstars know that it’s really about buildingrelationships and expanding connections to new peoplewho will get to know, like and trust you enough torecommend you, introduce you, and possibly even dobusiness with you at some point in the future.

During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. @330Series event presented by Distillery Heights on Tuesday,September 10, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at CommerceLexington’s first floor conference room, Dr. Ken Millerof Coffee News and Emily Conley from Big Echo Creativewill present “Networking Like a Rockstar,” walkingparticipants through the 7½ steps to go from networkingnovice to a veritable networking rockstar. Dr. Miller willfocus on the traditional side of networking, while Conleywill discuss social/digital networking.

PRESENTED BY

SPONSORS:APB Consulting Solutions

Embassy Suites Lexington GreenImpressions Marketing and Events

TravelHost of the Bluegrass

September @330 Series: How to Network Like a Rockstar7 ½ Steps to Building More Effective Business Relationships

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN ST. - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)

DR. KEN MILLERCOFFEE NEWS

OF THE BLUEGRASS

EMILY CONLEYBIG ECHO CREATIVE

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Dr. Ken Miller is the co-owner of Coffee News of the Bluegrass.Formerly Provost of Sullivan University, Ken also currently servesas a professor of management at the same university. Active innetworking, Ken volunteers as a director consultant for local BNIchapters and focuses his efforts on improving chapter educationand volunteers as a Commerce Lexington ambassador.

Emily Conley is a Co-owner and Art Director at Big Echo Creative.She has spent the last ten years in the advertising business specif-ically focused on all branding and graphic design needs at theagency – including but not limited to, print, signage, web design,social media, direct mail, vehicle wraps, and more. Her ability toleverage strategic vision and artistic talent create high-impact mar-keting campaigns from conception to launch.

@330 EVENT FORMAT:The @330 events feature a topical presentation from 3:30-4:30p.m. that is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs, businessowners and business professionals. An hour of networking followsthis presentation, allowing participants to make better connec-tions and form better relationships with other business profes-sionals in attendance, and learn valuable networking tips.

TO REGISTER:The @330 events are open to Commerce Lexington Inc. membersat no charge. However, please register for the events by contactingLiz Bennett at (859) 226-1615 [email protected].

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s after-hours networkingevent called Business Link enables you to connectto colleagues and other business professionals whocan help build your client base. The perfect place tobuild those connections is Lexmark International(740 W. New Circle Road), which will host the nextBusiness Link event on Thursday, August 22, from4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at its Customer Engagement Center(CEC). Lexmark’s interactive Customer Engage-ment Center enables its clients and potential cus-tomers to learn more about how Lexmark can makethe process of doing business easier and more ef-ficient.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5 forCommerce Lexington members, $10 for non-mem-bers (payable at the door). Members of LexingtonForum can also attend for CLX member rate of $5per person. You can also pre-register for BusinessLink events on-line atwww.CommerceLexington.com. If registering on-line, pick up your beverage ticket at the registrationtable. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BEGIVEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS.

WHERE TO PARK:You’ll find easy access to Lexmark from NewtownPike or New Circle Road. Visitor parking can befound at the main lobby entrance, or either side ofthe building.


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Lexmark International Hosts Next Business Link Networking EventSPONSORED BY

Bluegrass Greensourceis Nonprofit Spotlightat Next Business LinkThe next Commerce Lexington Inc. Busi-ness Link event on Thursday, August 22,from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Lexmark (740 W.New Circle Rd.) will spotlight BluegrassGreensource, which is THE source for allthings “green” in central Kentucky, encour-aging small steps toward a sustainable fu-ture for our communities. For 16 years,Bluegrass Greensource has worked to em-power 20 counties in Central Kentucky tocreate a more sustainable environment byproviding outreach, education, and re-sources to youth, adults, businesses, andcommunity organizations. Find out moreat www.bggreensource.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. (740 W. NEW CIRCLE ROAD)


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PRESENTED BY

SILVER SPONSORS:Bluegrass Community &

Technical CollegeCumberland Valley National Bank

Huntington National BankKentucky Bank

MCM CPAs & AdvisorsMetroNet

TravelHost of the BluegrassWUKY 91.3FM

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS:Ad-Venture PromotionsBACK Construction

Central Kentucky ResearchAssociates, Inc.

Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc.Nationwide Insurance: Parsons &

Howard Insurance GroupPrecision Duplicating Solutions

INVITATION, PROGRAM AND

SIGNAGE DESIGN:Stablemate Creative, LLC

PRINT SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

GOLD SPONSORS:Central Bank & Trust Co.

H-L Media (Lexington Herald-Leader & Kentucky.com)

Keeneland Association, Inc.Kinetic Business by Windstream

Congrats to the 2019 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

PLATINUM SPONSOR

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. | KEENELAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

During the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheonpresented by Forcht Bank on Thursday, August 22,from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Keeneland Enter-tainment Center, we’ll recognize our community’s topsmall businesses in variety of categories and help cel-ebrate the naming of a new Commerce Lexington Inc.Small Business of the Year. After we learn a little moreabout each of our category winners, we’ll announce theCommerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year,which is selected from the category award winners.

TO REGISTER:You’ll want to come early and network, as theaward winners in each category will be on hand toshow off their products and services. The cost toattend is $50 for Commerce Lexington members,$60 for potential members. Register on-line atwww.CommerceLexington.com.

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is August 22

BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARDHallway Feeds251 West Loudon Avenue, 40508Phone: (859) 255-7602www.hallwayfeeds.com

In 1964, Bob Hall and his wife,Bonnie, purchased a small feed busi-ness in Lexington. Farmers Feed Mill,Inc. serviced a very diverse set of cus-tomers throughout central Kentucky.The mill specialized in custom feedsand customer service, and Bob’sfocus on service continues to be an important foun-dation for the business today.

Hallway Feeds is now the ONLY family-owned andoperated feed company dedicated to the equine indus-try, and its signature products are distributed through-

out Central Kentucky, the United States and approxi-mately 12 countries worldwide. Many of the mostprominent breeding operations, Hall of Fame trainersand international venues rely upon Hallway Feeds. In

fact, 13 of the last 21 Kentucky Derbywinners, including the most recentTriple Crown winners AmericanPharoah and Justify, raced whilebeing fed Hallway Race 13, the com-pany's most well-known product.

Hallway Feeds celebrated its 50thanniversary in 2014 and is committed to continual in-vestment in its physical plant, its employees and itsbrand. Its dedication to customer service and qualityproducts has enabled it to transition to a feed mill ex-clusive to the manufacture of the most highly-valuedhorse feed available.

GREEN INITIATIVE AWARDSynergy Home LLC801 Winchester Ave., Suite 200, 40505Phone: (859) 687-0553www.mysynergyhome.com

Founded by Jamie Clark in 2014,Synergy Home is Lexington's leadingheating, cooling, and home perform-ance contractor. Synergy takes awhole home approach to ensure thateverything in a customer's home isworking together to be more com-fortable, more efficient and healthier.

Services include heating, air conditioning, andgeothermal installation, repair, and replacement, aswell as comprehensive radon mitigation, indoor airquality solutions, backup generator installation, and

solar. Synergy Home has installed more than 500 en-

ergy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling sys-tems and more than 300,000 watts of solar power,

while helping to build numerouszero energy homes. One of the onlyfree electric vehicle charging stationspowered by solar in the state of Ken-tucky is located in Synergy’s officeparking lot on Winchester Road.

What began as a consulting com-pany in 2014, Synergy has nowgrown to a workforce of 27 employ-

ees, diversified its services, and received Cli-matemaster’s Geothermal Dealer of the Year Awardfor four consecutive years from 2015-18.


\\\ EVENTS: SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS

Congrats to the 2019 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

INNOVATION AWARD

LEGACY AWARD NONPROFIT AWARD

MINORITY BUSINESS AWARDWrigley Media Group804 Newtown Circle, 40511Phone: (859) 266-3776www.wrigleymediagroup.comWrigley Media Group

is a full-service inte-grated marketing andmedia partner head-quartered in Lexington. The company specializes in creative conceptsacross multiple platforms, digital asset development includingvideo/animation, editing, copywriting, aerial, animation, advertising,marketing communications and original content for brands on a na-tional and international level. What began as a production house in1993, Wrigley Media Group (WMG) has evolved from a place whereclients presented an idea that was executed to one where the WMGteam helps clients visualize the possibilities that can be created by itstalented team of creatives.

From humble beginnings with less than ten employees, WMG hasgrown to a collection of nearly 40 top-talent individuals from acrossthe country to create inspired concepts and ideas. The business isunique to the region as it develops in-house, comprehensive brandstrategies using a wide range of content solutions, including creativedevelopment, production, post-production, CG/VFX, aerial, TV showcreation, branded content, print, traditional and digital advertising, andlive-streaming services.

Synergy Coach165 Midland Avenue, 40508Phone: (859) 421-2250https://synergycoach.co

Founded in 2012 by owner and operator LarryJackson, the mission of Synergy Coach is to be Lex-ington's ultimate guide to resolving pain, prevent-ing injury, and optimizing athletic performance. Ithas done so by educating, empowering, and moti-vating its members with an integrated approach. To help give clients andcoaches a clear road map towards results, The Synergy Coach Solutionwas created. The step-by-step process includes a HIPAA certified healthassessment, a body composition assessment, functional movementscreening, rehab performance specialist/mindset coach interview, and aquarterly roadmap review.

The Synergy team is comprised of a rehabilitation specialist, personaltrainers, massage therapist, yoga instructors, and group exercise instruc-tors. In 2018, Synergy Coach open its doors to start servicing companieslike Orange Theory with its Bod Pod, which is the most accurate tool inthe market giving individuals reliable data on their body composition, aswell as caloric information that helps improve consistent optimized out-comes. Jackson has since become certified in yoga, continues to helphelp other coaches start and grow their own small businesses, and starteda nonprofit organization to address second chance employment througha program that empowers individuals who are in recovery from opioids.

Chrysalis House, Inc.1589 Hill Rise Drive, 40504Phone: (859) 977-2502www.chrysalishouse.org

Established in 1978, Chrysalis House is anonprofit 501(c)(3) agency providing sub-stance use disorder treatment to women andtheir families. In the late 1970’s, it opened thefirst women's halfway house on the groundsof Eastern State Hospital, and today ChrysalisHouse is Kentucky's oldest and largest li-censed substance abuse treatment programfor women and is the only long-term (longerthan 30 days) licensed residential treatment facility in the Bluegrass areathat allows women to keep their infants with them while in treatment.The program has grown to include four residential facilities, a 40-unitapartment complex with an outpatient office in the alcohol and drug freecommunity, and 2 playgrounds.

Led by Executive Director Lisa Minton, Chrysalis House earned athree-year accreditation in 2016 from the Commission on Accreditationof Rehabiiitation Facilities (CARF). Surveyed again in 2019, it earned an-other three-year accreditation with no recommendations, which is onlyachieved in 3% of agencies seeking accreditation internationally. In late2018, Chrysalis House opened a new 16-bed residential treatment facilityfor pregnant and parenting women located on the Eastern State Hospitalcampus to help address Kentucky’s substance use disorder crisis.

The Locker Room Sporting Goods739 Lane Allen Road, 40503Phone: (859) 276-1101www.facebook.com/LockerRoomSGServing Lexington since 1973,

The Locker Room is a family-owned sporting goods storethat sells equipment and ap-parel to local athletes of allages. It is essentially two sepa-rate enterprises under one roof, including the sporting goods retailstore, as well as a lettering department, which houses sewing ma-chines, embroidery and chenille machines, and a couple of heat-presses to create and embellish uniforms and apparel.

Operated by several members of the Milburn family, The LockerRoom is still in its original location on Lane Allen Road where storemanager Bo Milburn’s grandparents opened the business nearly halfa century ago. As the only family-owned sporting goods store left inthe area, The Locker Room has persevered against the big box storesby knowing the market, staying on the cutting edge of equipmentchanges, and maintaining relationships with customers that in somecases span decades. While Bo literally grew up in the business, he andhis family have seen kids who have grown up coming to The LockerRoom later bring their own children to the store. The Milburn familycontinues to maintain the business using the same core competenciesinstilled by Bo’s grandparents, Sylvia and Russ.


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Make New Connections at Next Opportunity Exchange Event on Sept. 26

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | REPUBLIC BANK (333 WEST VINE STREET)

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s next Opportunity Ex-change event on Thursday, September 26, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at Republic Bank & Trust Company’sdowntown location at 333 West Vine Street will fea-ture great networking, exchange of ideas, and inter-action for minority-owned and small businesses inthe Lexington region. The event also connects minor-ity business owners with procurement representa-tives of some of the largest companies in the region.

Commerce Lexington’s Minority Business Devel-opment (MBD) program works to promote and sus-tain the economic growth, development andself-sufficiency of ethnic minority business ownersand entrepreneurs; recruits minority-owned busi-nesses into the seven-county Lexington MSA and

Commerce Lexington; and provides business referralservices to the appropriate minority business assis-tance agencies.

The Community and Minority Business Develop-ment Program began in 1995, and over the years hasexpanded to include a financing program for smalland minority-owned businesses, procurement initia-tives and events, a Minority Business ResourceGuide, and a Minority Business Accelerator.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend is $5 for Commerce Lexing-ton Inc. members, and $10 for potential mem-bers. Please RSVP to Lauren Gumm [email protected].

PRESENTED BY

SILVER SPONSOR:WUKY 91.3 FM

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPONSORS:PRESENTED BY: Lexmark International, Inc.PROGRAM PARTNER: City of LexingtonLEGACY/GOLD LEVEL: Community Trust Bank | Cumberland Valley National Bank | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | University of KentuckySILVER LEVEL: Fifth Third Bank | Messer Construction | WesBanco BankBRONZE LEVEL: Blue Grass Airport | Park Community Credit Union

Commerce Lexington Inc. will bekicking off its annual Winner’s Circletotal resource development programthis month. This initiative enlists thehelp of around 80 volunteers fromthroughout the community, whoseek to bring in new members, re-newals and membership upgrades,while informing existing members ofservices and marketing opportuni-ties available through CommerceLexington Inc.

This year, the Winner’s Circle isled by our campaign chair, LarryJones, Central Region President forCommunity Trust Bank. Larry hasserved on the Commerce LexingtonInc. Board of Directors since 2016and has been involved in a variety ofevents and programs over the yearsas a participant or sponsor.

Volunteers will be out and aboutthroughout the community contact-ing members to ensure they are get-ting the most out of their CommerceLexington Inc. membership and in-forming them of sponsorship oppor-tunities that can help themmaximize their visibility and reachtheir target audiences.

If you have thought about mar-keting your business or organizationthrough the opportunities availableat Commerce Lexington Inc. eventsor in publications, now is a greattime to check out the sponsorshipsfor late 2019 or 2020 that meet yourmarketing needs.

If you’d like to get more involvedand engaged in Commerce Lexing-ton, we’d love to have you as part ofthe Winner’s Circle program. Volun-teering is a great way for you to meetcommunity and business leaders,while helping Commerce Lexingtonbecome even stronger and morevital for business in the future.

For more information about theWinner’s Circle, contact Lynda Be-browsky at [email protected] or visit www.CLXWin-nersCircle.com.

\\\ AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Leslie Moore, Business Development Manager, Precision Staffing

ABOUT LESLIE MOORE & HER ROLE AT PRECISIONSTAFFING: Leslie Moore serves as business developmentmanager for Precision Staffing, Inc. - a staffing and recruitingagency serving the Bluegrass for nearly 40 years. Leslie worksin concert with her clients for effective outcomes, solvingworkforce challenges by creatively applying her expertise inhuman resources, recruiting, and psychology.

WHAT SHE LOVES ABOUT LEXINGTON: Originally fromBowling Green, Leslie moved to Lexington in 2003 to attendthe University of Kentucky. She said, “I love that Lexingtonhas a rich and beautiful history – yet it continues to impress

me by evolving to become a ‘destination city’ with a burgeon-ing food, arts, and tourism scene. Plus BOURBON!”

ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: “Being an Ambas-sador is a new fresh way to connect with my community,” saidMoore. “Whether it’s a new member or a long-time memberI am connecting with, I think everyone appreciates the out-reach. I am proud to represent Commerce Lexington.”

ABOUT HER FAVORITE CLX EVENTS: “The Business Linksoffer great networking potential, while the Public PolicyLuncheon Series keeps me informed of topics that influencebusiness in our community,” added Moore.

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

[email protected] | (859) 272-2030 Ext. 236 | www.precisionstaffing.net

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Commerce Lexington’s 2019 Winner’sCircle Campaign Kicks Off in August

Nominations for 2020 CLXBoard of Directors Due Sept. 3Do you want to have some input on the key issues that affectlocal business, our community, and our future? Have youthought about becoming a board member for one of the mosteffective business organizations in Kentucky?

Commerce Lexington Inc., with over 5,500 business profes-sionals representing 1,800 member businesses, will be accept-ing nominations from the membership for its 2020 Board ofDirectors until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. By be-coming a board member for Commerce Lexington Inc., you'll beable to weigh in on the issues that affect the Bluegrass Region.

A nomination form is available on-line at www.commercelex-ington.com/board-of-directors1.html. Forms can be submittedby e-mail to [email protected] or by mailto Commerce Lexington Inc. President & CEO, Bob Quick, be-fore the established deadline to 330 East Main Street, Suite 100,Lexington, KY 40507.

A nominating committee will review the names submitted.Once the board slate is approved by the Commerce LexingtonInc. Executive Board, the names will be published in a futureissue of Business Focus. For questions about the nominationprocess or the nomination form, contact Cindy Benningfield [email protected].

Administrative Processing Services (APS)AttorneysMain Contact: Grant Ostrander601 Perimeter Drive, Suite 220Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (877) 226-2723

Adrenaline Trampoline ParkMeeting FacilitiesMain Contact: Stephanie Parker1937 Star Shoot Pkwy.Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (660) 259-1027www.jumpadrenalinelexington.com

ADT Security ServicesSecurity SystemsMain Contact: Ryan Doyle2456 Fortune Dr., Suite 90Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 221-4399www.adt.com

Athenian GrillRestaurantsMain Contact: Ilias Pappas313 S. Ashland AvenueLexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 351-1605www.atheniangrill.com

Clarity Co., LLC. Organization & Productivity ServicesOrganizational ConsultingMain Contact: Carrie Downey1325 Wakehurst CourtLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 535-0718www.clarityco.org

Corporate CleaningCleaning Services Commercial & IndustrialMain Contact: Lori Handy95 Pinckard PikeVersailles, KY 40356Phone: (859) 983-1919

Creation KingdomChildcare/Daycare/Education CenterMain Contact: Amanda Adkins3016 Bracktown RoadLexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 800-2900www.creationkingdom.com

Creation KingdomChildcare/Daycare/Education CenterMain Contact: Rebecca Kloth2935 Trailwood Lane, Lexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 255-0193www.creationkingdom.com

Dynamic Restoration LLCConstruction - RestorationMain Contact: Luis Velazques3270 Blazer Parkway, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (866) 242-1842www.dynamicrestorationky.com

Edward Jones - Audrey BackFinancial ServicesMain Contact: Audrey Back1065 Dove Run Road, Suite 2 Lexington, KY 40502Phone: (612) 308-3088www.edwardjones.com/Audrey-Back

Fairyhouse HallBed & BreakfastsMain Contact: Heather Haffey3250 Delong RoadLexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 327-3277http://fairyhousehall.com

Howard Taylor InvestmentsReal EstateMain Contact: Lee Howard3308 Pastern CourtLexington, KY 40513Phone: (859) 263-0106

JDRF Kentucky & Southern IndianaNon-Profit OrganizationsMain Contact: Tricia Potts11902 Brinley Ave., Suite 100Louisville, KY 40243Phone: (859) 379-2030www.jdrf.org/kentucky

KORE AcademySchools-PrivateMain Contact: Beverly Henderson4300 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 971-7129www.koreacademy.org

Lexington Community Land TrustRealtorsMain Contact: Russ Barclay552 Patterson StreetLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 303-5223www.lexingtonclt.org

Lexington Polo/Commonwealth Polo ClubEquine AssociationsMain Contact: Jorge Vasquez2665 Bethlehem RoadParis, KY 40361Phone: 859-447-3438http://lexingtonpolo.com

Lexington School for Recording ArtsMusic SchoolMain Contact: Wil Freebody2566 Palumbo Dr.Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 335-8440www.lirco.com

Lexington Theatre CompanyNon-Profit OrganizationsMain Contact: Jeromy SmithP.O. Box 12067Lexington, KY 40580Phone: (859) 940-4450www.lexingtontheatrecompany.org

Preston Greens Senior LivingRetirement Communities / Independent LivingMain Contact: Tiffaney Clay1825 Little Herb WayLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 274-4214www.prestongreensseniorliving.com

Swept Away Cleaning Services LLCJanitorial ServicesMain Contact: Karen Scott240 Timothy DriveNicholasville, KY 40356Phone: (859) 312-7738

The Southern Deli & TavernRestaurantsMain Contact: Bryan Henderson207 South LimestoneLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 388-0926www.southerndeliandtavern.com

Warrendale Sales, Inc.AssociationsMain Contact: William Hunter Simms1005 Richmond RoadLexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 335-1738www.warrendalesales.com

Y&M, INCGas StationsMain Contact: Mike Hanieh1840 Bryan Station RoadLexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 619-2110


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Baptist Health Lexington was one of 11 hospitalsin Kentucky and the only hospital in Lexington toearn an “A” for safety in The Leapfrog Group’sbiannual safety rankings atHospitalSafetyGrade.org. The rankings aredetermined by data on things like hospitalinfections, surgery problems, and metrics ondoctors, nurses and staff. This year marked thesecond consecutive year that Baptist HealthLexington received an “A.”

Besten & Dieruf announced the addition ofRichard Hall, CPA, to the accounting firm’s teamas a manager.

CORNETT’s creative director, Whit Hiler, wasrecently named to the annual Adweek Creative100 list, which recognizes “a roster of giftedprofessionals who inspire current and futuregenerations not only with their work but alsotheir passion for creativity across advertising,media, art, literature animation and more.” Hilerwas recognized in the U.S. Agency Leaderscategory along with 25 other brand builders.

Dean Dorton was recently named to the BobScott’s Top 100 VARs for 2019. The Top 100resellers are chosen from organizations nation-wide that specialize in the sale andimplementation of Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) and accounting software. The list is basedon annual revenue generated by each reseller.

Denham-Blythe Company recently namedMichael Patterson as executive vice president forconstruction and business development. He is amember of the Denham-Blythe Board ofDirectors and spearheaded the founding ofDenham-Blythe’s Greenville office in 2017.

Dickinson Wright PLLC announced thatLexington attorney Emma R. Wolfe wasrecognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “40and Under Hot List,” which recognizes attorneysthat have been deemed the most promisingemerging talent in their respective litigationcommunities in the U.S. by peers and clients.

Dickinson Wright PLLC announced thatChambers 2019 High Net Worth (HNW) Guidehas named the firm’s Private Wealth Law practicein Kentucky as a “Top Ranked” practice. TwoDickinson Wright attorneys in the firm’sLexington office are listed as “Leaders in theirFields,” including Jeffrey L. Gehring and HenryC.T. Richmond III.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has earned multiplehonors from the National Law Journal for the fifthconsecutive year. Dinsmore landed at No. 86 onthe NLJ 500, which ranks the largest U.S.-centriclaw firms. It also ranked 79th nationally on theJournal’s Women’s Scorecard, which accountsfor female representation across all attorneypositions. This marks the fourth year in a rowthat Dinsmore has earned a top-90 NLJ 500ranking, and it is the fourth time in five years thatthe firm has placed within the top 80 on theWomen’s Scorecard.

After a comprehensive, nationwide search,Georgetown College announced that William A.Jones has been named as its 25th president. Agraduate of Berea College, Jones previouslyserved as president of Bethany College inLindsborg, Kansas.

Keller Williams Greater Lexington recentlyannounced the following new agents: TarynNorman; Ivanna Barko; Doug Myers; MikeAshley; Cameron Davis; and Carlos Elliot.

Two of Kentucky American Water’s watertreatment plants have again earned specialrecognition from the Kentucky Energy andEnvironment Cabinet and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency for theirperformance. The company’s Richmond RoadStation in Lexington and Kentucky River StationII in Owen County were each honored formeeting the 2018 Area-Wide OptimizationProgram (AWOP) goals for settled and filteredwater turbidity in 2018.

Lexington Parking Authority (LPA) ExecutiveDirector Gary A. Means, CAPP, has been electedto serve as chair-elect of the board of directorsof the International Parking & Mobility Institute(IPMI). The organization is the largestassociation of the parking and mobility industryin the world. Means’ two-year term as chair-electbegan in June 2019 and his term as chair willbegin in June 2021.

McBrayer Associate and LexingtonCouncilmember Preston C. Worley waspresented with the University of KentuckyAlumni Association’s Joseph T. Burch YoungAlumni Service Award, which recognizes analumna or alumnus who is an active member ofthe UK Alumni Association, who is 10 years orless out of college at the time of nomination andwho has worked on behalf of young peoplethrough the university, the association, theiralumni club or in the local community.

Monticello Banking Company announced thatRyan Cooper has been named senior executiveofficer in its Lexington office located inBeaumont Centre. The bank also announcedStephen Brinson as branch manager in theNicholasville market.

Tracy Hardin, owner and founder of Next CenturyTechnologies, recently graduated from theGoldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businessesprogram. Hardin went through the applicationand interview process with Goldman Sachs in2018. She was thrilled to learn she was acceptedin January 2019 and would be making two tripsto Boston to attend class at the most highlyregarded entrepreneurial college in the world,Babson College. The 2019 Spring cohort atBabson was the first time in the program’shistory that the number of women participantsexceeded men. Job creation and revenue growthare the primary goals of the program.

Michael Russell has been appointed as generalmanager of the Origin Hotel, Lexington’s newestindependent hotel located at The Summit at FritzFarm.

Traditional Bank announced the promotion ofErin Soard to assistant vice president, as well asthe addition of Elizabeth Hobbs to its Lexingtonlending team as vice president, commercial loanofficer.

TrinSoft recently welcomed Mark Noblin to itsTrinDocs team with responsibilities including thedevelopment of new features and improvementof existing features within the TrinDocsapplication.

Windstream recently announced that it hasnamed Stephanie Bell as its vice president forgovernment affairs in Kentucky. Bell joinsWindstream after serving for a decade as adeputy executive director for external affairs forthe Kentucky Public Service Commission.

LOCATION CHANGES:Wiser Strategies recently relocated to downtownLexington at 108 Esplanade, Suite 240. Contactinformation has remained the same.

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AUGUST 2019:SPOTLIGHT Series presented by WealthSouth, 8:30 - 10 a.m.,at Keeneland (2nd Floor Clubhouse). - SEE PAGE 6

Leadership Lexington 2019-20 program Orientation Retreat atJabez.

Leadership Central Kentucky 2019-20 Orientation Session.

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented byForcht Bank, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at KeenelandEntertainment Center. - SEE PAGES 10-11

Business Link hosted and sponsored by Lexmark International(740 W. New Circle Rd.), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

5 Across pitch contest begins at 5:00 p.m. at Awesome Inc.(348 East Main St.); Cost: $5 per person.

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SEPTEMBER 2019:Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed for Labor Day.

Nominations due for 2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. Board ofDirectors. - SEE PAGE 13

@330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.,at CLX’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8

TEE IT UP! Golf Scramble at University Club of Kentucky; Lunchat 11:30 a.m., Tee time is 12:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 7

New Member Luncheon presented by Kinetic Business byWindstream, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Commerce Lexington’sfirst floor conference room.

Opportunity Exchange presented and hosted by Republic Bank(333 West Vine St.), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 12

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