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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

2020 International Trip Features Imperial Russia September 3 - 11

Summer Youth Job TrainingProgram Gearing Up for 2020

Legislative Session Update

BUSINESS FOCUSOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | MARCH 2020 | VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE III

Join Us forOpportunityExchange onMarch 19th[SEE PAGE 11]

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. to Create 25 JobsRichmond, Kentucky Economic Development TourSTAT: Attracting Talent for the Future of Business

PUBLIC POLICY:Legislative Session Update: Lawmakers Focused onCrafting State Budget

EVENTS:@330 Series: Propel Your Business to the Next LevelPella Windows & Doors Hosts Business Link April 22Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE Conference March 4thNext Opportunity Exchange Event is March 19th2020 International Trip Features Imperial RussiaAustin Leadership Visit is May 11-13, 20202020 Annual Dinner Recap and Photos

CONNECT:Leadership Development Program Recaps2020-21 Leadership Youth Applications Available SoonAMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Olivia Thomas, Class 101Member Personnel Announcements & AwardsWelcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. Members

WHAT 2 WATCH 4

Republic Bank Andover LocationHosts Opp. Exchange March 19th

Registration Available for 2020Leadership Visit to Austin

Forcht Bank Presents EMERGE Conference on March 4th

Distillery Heights Presents @330Series on March 10th

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COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. TOP INVESTORS 2020

COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. DIAMOND INVESTORS Updated February 2020

Stites & Harbison,PLLCCassidy RosenthalOffice ExecutiveMember

Stoll KeenonOgden, PLLCP. Douglas BarrManaging Director

Toyota MotorManufacturing,Kentucky, Inc.Susan ElkingtonPresident

UK HealthCareDr. Mark F. NewmanExecutive VP forHealth Affairs

University of KentuckyDr. Eli CapiloutoPresident

VisitLEXMary Quinn RamerPresident

WesBanco BankJeff KoonceMarket President

Windstream Com-municationsBarry BishopVP-Operations

Wyatt, Tarrant &Combs, LLPCraig RobertsonPartner-in-ChargeLexington Office

Kentucky American WaterNick RoweSVP AmericanWater/President KY-American Water

Kentucky Coal AssociationTyler WhitePresident

KU a PPL CompanyDavid FreibertVice President, External AffairsLG&E-KU Energy

Lexington ClinicDr. AndrewHendersonCEO

Lexington IndustrialFoundationRobert TrimbleDir., DistributionOperationsLG&E-KU Energy

Lexington-BluegrassAssociation of RealtorsGreg BuchananPresident

Lexington-FayetteUrban CountyGovernmentLinda GortonMayor

LexmarkInternational, Inc.Allen WaugermanChairman, Presi-dent & CEO

PNC BankJohn GohmannRegional President -Lexington Market

A NiSource Company

Baptist HealthLexingtonWilliam G. SissonPresident/CEO

Central Bank & Trust Co.Luther Deaton Jr.Chairman, President & CEO

CHI Saint JosephHealthBruce TassinCEO, CHI SaintJoseph HealthPresident, SaintJoseph Hospital

Columbia Gas ofKentuckyKimra ColePresident & ChiefOperating Officer

Community TrustBankLarry JonesCentral RegionPresident

Fifth Third BankMary-Alicha WeldonCity President

Forcht BankTucker BallingerPresident & CEO

Frost BrownTodd LLCJonathan MillerMember-In-Charge Lexington Office

Keeneland AssociationBill ThomasonPresident & CEO

DIAMOND INVESTORS: Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes member businesses investing $20,000 or greaterannually in combined activities as Diamond Level Investors. This includes Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Full Stride economic development campaign, membership dues, and event and publication sponsorships.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

SUBMITTED BY CLX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: GINA GREATHOUSE, RYAN KAFFENBERGER, CHERYL KLEVER & KATIE VANDEGRIFT

By The Numbers:In 2020, Commerce Lexington’s Economic De-velopment Division has responded to callsfrom:

New Business: 5 new prospects interested infinding a new location or expanding.Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Com-panies: 1 local company in expansion mode.Client Visits: 9Existing Business Visits: 20Total Active Projects: 35

Richmond, Ky. Economic Development Tour

Fresh Bourbon DistillingCo. to Create 25 JobsAfrican American owned Fresh Bourbon DistillingCo. announced its plans to construct a new distilleryand create 25 new jobs in Lexington, Kentucky.Later this year, the company plans to construct a34,000-square foot distillery near Lexington’s Dis-tillery District. Fresh Bourbon Distilling will officiallylaunch its line of spirits in late 2020. Congratula-tions to Sean and Tia Edwards for all their hard workand dedication towards bringing back the history ofAfrican Americans in the distilling industry.

STAT: Attracting Talent for the Future of Business“The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital aremanaged by the human capital. You'd better get the human capital part right.”

– David Bookbinder, The New ROI: Return on Individuals

High quality talent is essential to everybusiness’s success and continued growth.Named the “Athens of the West” centuriesago, Lexington has remained a top destina-tion for businesses to recruit a qualifiedworkforce. Due to the city’s relatively low costof living, Lexington’s talent also comes witha lower cost than in other larger communi-ties. These facts have remained true throughpast periods of technological change and dis-ruption which has helped Lexington busi-nesses endure, adapt, and thrive.

With forward-thinking, local institutionslike the University of Kentucky, TransylvaniaUniversity, and the Bluegrass Communityand Technical College, Lexington will con-tinue to thrive in the midst of the “Fourth In-dustrial Revolution.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lex-ington ranked as the 12th most highly edu-cated city in terms of the percent of theworking age population with at least a bach-elor’s degree. More impressively, Lexingtonranked 11th in terms of the percent of theworking age population holding a graduateor professional degree. In 2019, SmartAssetranked the community 6th among Cities withthe Lowest Startup Costs, and the BrookingsInstitute ranked Lexington 4th on its list oftop potential tech growth centers.

The economic development team vis-ited the Richmond Industrial Develop-ment Corporation in Madison County.The team spent the day learning aboutthe city’s demographics and population,touring Richmond’s Industrial Parks,viewing industrial sites and buildingsand learning about creative and sustain-able projects to encourage expansionsand job retention. Commerce Lexing-ton Inc. is a regional economic develop-ment team, and we visit a differentcommunity partner each quarter.

Tia and Sean Edwards (CLX Staff Photo).


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Summer Youth Job Training Program Gearing Upfor 2020; Here’s How Your Business Can Help

Lexington Seeking to FillCensus Jobs for 2020

Lexington SocialServices, in collabo-ration with Partnersfor Youth and FayetteCounty PublicSchools, is gearingup for an expanded 2020 Summer Youth JobTraining Program [SYJTP]. About 300 Lexing-ton high school students are projected to par-ticipate in this year’s program. ThroughSYJTP, youth will gain work experience, de-velop interpersonal skills, and explore careerinterests.

This year, Partners for Youth is leading therecruitment effort to attract more local busi-nesses and community-based organizationsto serve as worksites. Interested businessesand organizations in Lexington are encour-aged to apply. The Worksite Application andWorksite Agreement forms are now availableon the city’s webpage at lexingtonky.gov.Also, a SYJTP Worksite Orientation is sched-uled for March 25th at 8:30 a.m., PhoenixBuilding, 101 E. Vine Street.

In a pilot partner-ship with FayetteCounty PublicSchools’ College andCareer Readiness[CCR] Initiative,

SYJTP will identify rising 10th, 11th, and 12thgrade students. Youth workers will work part-time, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week,and will earn $10.10 per hour. The summerYouth Job Training Program runs for sixweeks, beginning June 8 through July 17.

As part of the Summer Youth Job TrainingProgram, participating employers do notincur direct wage costs. All of the youth work-ers’ wages and employment – related costsare paid directly by city government’s GeneralFund. However, each worksite’s investmentin training, supervision and mentorship ofyouth workers is an invaluable component ofthe public – private partnership.

For more information, contact Briana Per-sley, Partners for Youth, at (859) 280-8003 [email protected].

The 2020 Census counts every person living inthe United States and five U.S. territories—once,only once, and in the right place. This census isconducted every ten years by the U.S. Census Bu-reau, a nonpartisan government agency. The re-sults of the census determine your congressionalrepresentation, as well as federal funding for statesand communities. Every year, more than $675 bil-lion goes toward hospitals, fire departments,schools, roads, and more.

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thou-sands of people across the country to assist withthe 2020 Census count. A variety of temporary jobsare available, including census takers, recruitingassistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To beeligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have avalid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen.The pay starts at $19 per hour in Fayette County.To apply for a Census job, visitwww.lexingtonky.gov/2020Census. Find more in-formation at www.wecountlex.org.

In Frankfort, state lawmakers are focused on crafting the next two-yearstate budget. House and Senate leaders continue to analyze the Gover-nor’s budget proposal and consider changes. The state budget and rev-enue bills begin in the House and then move to the Senate forconsideration before heading to the Governor’s desk. The final day of the60-day Regular Session is on April 15. Key items for consideration includepension funding, increases in education investments, and revenue raisingmeasures such as the authorization of sports betting and increases intaxes on cigarettes and vaping products.

Central Kentucky Day at the Capitol:Commerce Lexington Inc. hosts its annual Central Kentucky Day in theCapitol on Thursday, March 5. During the visit, attendees meet with high-level legislative leaders and Executive Branch officials, network with Gen-eral Assembly members, learn about priority issues and advocate forpolicies important to the business community.

Infrastructure Investments: Another priority for legislators is determining the allocation of the state’sRoad Fund dollars for critical infrastructure investments. Declining rev-

enues from the state’s gas tax have resulted in less money for investmentin repairs to existing transportation infrastructure. Keeping roads andbridges safe and reliable for the transport of goods and services is criticalto maintaining Kentucky’s logistics advantage. Nearly one in ten roadsin the state has been rated as not acceptable, and Kentucky’s roads andhighways have the fourth-highest fatality rate in the United States. At thetime of print, legislation had not been filed to address funding modern-izations, such as increasing the state’s gas tax.

Sports Betting: House Bill 137, sponsored by Representative Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger),authorizes sports betting in Kentucky. At the time of print, the bill con-tinues to awaits a floor vote by the full House. The bill is expected to gen-erate additional $10-20 million in tax dollars each year by making it legalfor Kentuckians to place bets on sporting events while at Kentucky race-tracks and through mobile apps. Part of the Governor’s budget proposalis dependent on sports betting revenues.

Criminal Justice Reform:Bills to support workforce development and remove barriers to employ-ment are advancing through the legislative process. House Bill 284 de-

creases the time a person is on probation based onthe completion of certain education, skills training,work, or substance use disorder treatment mile-stones. House Bill 327 allows for the automatic ex-pungement of a person’s record after acquittals anddismissals with prejudice. Under the current process,an individual must first make the request.

CONTACT:Commerce Lexington will monitor legislation andprovide regular e-mail updates about activity in Frank-fort. If you have questions or concerns, please con-tact Commerce Lexington’s Chief Policy Officer, AndiJohnson, at (859) 226-1614 or [email protected].

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PUBLIC POLICY

Legislative Session Update: Lawmakers Focused on Crafting Budget

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently hosted a press conference with lawmakers and other business groups, including Commerce Lexington Inc.,in support of authorizing sports betting in Kentucky. (Photo Courtesy of LRC)

Are you ready to grow? Are you readyfor change? Are you committed to takingyour business to new heights? As a leaderin your company, you face manychallenges, and the following questions arecommon:

How do I go from where I am to where•I want to be? How do I attract and develop the best•employees? How do we close more, and better•quality, accounts? What is work/life balance for me? •How can I grow my company?•

During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. @330Series event presented by Distillery Heights onTuesday, March 10, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. atCommerce Lexington’s first floor conference room,certified business and executive coach Julie Holifieldfrom FocalPoint Coaching and Training will help youdiscover the mindset, principles and systems that,when applied, propel your business to the next level.She will also be joined by consultant Brad Wilson inpresenting this workshop.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Throughout her 20-plus year career, Julie Holifield hascoached and trained countless business leaders andstrategic partners to transform and achieve newheights in their performance. She has worked with in-dividual business owners, leadership teams, financialinstitutions and Fortune 1000 companies, and has be-come known for her expertise in areas, such as Busi-

ness Development, Team Performance,Leadership Development and Sales Train-ing. She is passionate about empoweringleaders and business owners to reach theirfull potential and considers it a privilege toelevate others to greater success faster andmore efficiently than they could alone.

TO RSVP:The @330 events feature a topical presen-tation that is relevant to the success of en-trepreneurs, business owners and business

professionals. The @330 Series is open to CommerceLexington Inc. members at no charge. However,please register for this event by contacting Liz Bennettat (859) 226-1615 or by e-mail at [email protected].


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May 12, 2020@330 Topic

Get Your Messageto Your AudienceLisa Coots & Katie TaylorCT Marketing Solutions

EVENTS: @330 SERIES

PRESENTED BY

GOLD SPONSOR:TravelHost of the Bluegrass

@330 Series: Learn How to Propel Your Business to the Next LevelPresentation by Certified Business & Executive Coach, Trainer Julie Holifield

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2020 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN ST. - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)

JULIE HOLIFIELD

Good quality windows and doors not only protectand add value to your home or business, but theycan also lower your heating and cooling costs, mak-ing for a good long-term investment. During thenext Commerce Lexington Inc. Business Link eventon Wednesday, April 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. atPella Windows & Doors of Lexington (1387 E. NewCircle Road), you’ll be able strengthen your businesseven more by networking with other business pro-fessionals, while learning more about the qualityproducts available from Pella Windows & Doors thatcan add a bit of curb appeal to attract more visitorsand/or customers.

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 $5

per 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.


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PARTNER SPONSOR

Next Business Link toHighlight LexingtonHabitat for Humanity During the next Commerce Lexington Inc.Business Link event at Pella Windows &Doors on April 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., ourNonprofit Spotlight will highlight LexingtonHabitat for Humanity, which is part of aglobal, nonprofit housing organization oper-ated on Christian principles. First incorpo-rated in December 1986, Lexington Habitatfor Humanity is dedicated to eliminating sub-standard housing locally and worldwidethrough constructing, rehabilitating and pre-serving homes; by advocating for fair and justhousing policies; and by providing trainingand access to resources to help families im-prove their shelter conditions. Find out moreat the event or on-line at www.lexhabitat.org.

Pella Windows & Doors to Host Next Business Link

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS (1387 E. NEW CIRCLE ROAD)

SPONSORED BY

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTLexington from The Youth Perspective: Panel of highschool leaders discuss what Lexington means to themand how they would like to see the city move forward.

Lexington Co-Creators: Interactive session will expandon last year’s keynote speaker Peter Kageyama’s mes-sage on the significance of placemaking.

Engaging Your Network: Several local experts on net-working will help you leverage your personal & profes-sional network.

Tourism - Marketing the Community: Session moder-ated by Gathan Borden from VisitLEX.

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President & CEOAshli Watts will discuss The Important Role of YoungLeaders in Civic Engagement.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTMarketing Yourself: Learn strategies for effective market-ing of yourself in person, on paper & in the digital arena.

Corporate Innovation: This session will help you fosterfreedom, creativity and innovation in the workplace.

How to Create an Inclusive Team: Focuses on recruit-ment strategies to build & maintain inclusive teams.

Move Over Millennials - GenZ is Hitting the Workforce:Learn how to successfully connect with a new work-place generation.

The Power of Imperfection: Interactive session to helpyou feel more empowered than ever before with the toolsto embrace imperfection & build confidence.

Creating, Maintaining & Adapting Your Social MediaBrand:Get an inside look at how local small business,Country Boy Brewing, works to stay at the forefront ofthe constantly-evolving social media scene.


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PLATINUM SPONSORS

SPEAKER SPONSORS

AFTER PARTY SPONSOR:Dinsmore & Shohl

GOLD SPONSORS:German American Bank

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.

University of Kentucky - UK Online

BRANDING SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

NAME BADGE SPONSOR:University of Kentucky - UK Online

SILVER SPONSOR:Equity Solutions Group

Lexmark International, Inc.

MEDIA SPONSOR:iHeart Media

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR:Lexington Event Company

MUGSHOT SPONSOR:Mahan Multimedia

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

PRESENTED BY

EMERGE Conference to Feature Great Opening Speaker & Breakout Sessions

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 | 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | CENTRAL BANK CENTER (BLUEGRASS BALLROOM)

The 2020 EMERGE Confer-ence presented by Forcht Bank isjust around the corner, and youwon’t want to miss this full-dayevent that will bring together en-trepreneurs, emerging leaders,and business professionals onWednesday, March 4, at the Cen-tral Bank Center (formerly Lex-ington Center). This excitingprofessional development op-portunity offers networking, access to communityleaders, and education through breakout sessions inprofessional development, personal growth, andcommunity engagement.

Sponsored by Lexington Clinic Foundation, MattJohnson will kick off the conference. As the Presidentof On Target Living, Johnson is an internationally rec-

ognized expert in expandinghuman capacity. He helps or-ganizations and individualsboost performance, achievemore with less, and drive en-gagement using his proven, sci-ence-based method. The luncheon keynote speaker

sponsored by Stoll KeenonOgden is Deshauna Barber, thefirst Miss USA to be crowned

while currently serving in the United States military.She has made it her life goal to encourage, inspireand strengthen the people around her. She currentlyserves as the President and CEO of the ServiceWomen’s Action Network.

Find out more about EMERGE and register on-line at www.EmergeLexington.com.

DEEP DIVE: Enneagram Personality AssessmentThose who register early for EMERGE will have the opportunity to sign up for a Deep Dive Work-shop on the Enneagram personality assessment with Dr. Virgil Grant. This two-part session willcover what the Enneagram is, the value of the Enneagram, practical application, an overview ofall 9 types, and more. You’ll also discover your own Enneagram type. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Opening speaker Matt Johnsonwill present twobreakout sessions. A session entitled CreatingSpace will help you create more space for your-self and your team, so you can thrive. In a sec-ond session entitled Quieting the Mind, Johnsonwill discuss the power of the mind and share tipsfor tapping into your greatest potential.

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Commerce Lexington Inc.’snext Opportunity Exchangeevent on Thursday, March 19,from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at RepublicBank’s Andover location at 3098Helmsdale Place will featuregreat networking, exchange ofideas, and interaction for minor-ity-owned and small businessesin the region. The event alsoconnects minority businessowners with procurement repre-sentatives of some of the largestcompanies in the region.

The featured speaker at the March 19th Opportu-nity Exchange event is Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, a na-tive of Danville who has held various managementpositions with corporations such as: BellSouth Mo-bility, now known as AT&T, and American Express.She is the founder and previous owner of ExecutiveCourier Express LLC, a small package express deliverybusiness. Tierra has founded multiple companiesover the years, including TKT & Associates, Inc., TKT-nectir Global Staffing, LLC, and TKTKonnect, LLC.Most recently, Tierra/TKT was recognized by Women

Presidents’ Organization and Capital One as the Sec-ond-Fastest Woman-Owned/Led Business in thecountry.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend is $5 for Commerce Lexington Inc.members, and $10 for potential members. Pleaseregister for the Opportunity Exchange event on-lineat www.CommerceLexington.com. If you have ques-tions about the event, contact Tyrone Tyra [email protected].

Make New Connections at Next Opportunity Exchange on March 19th

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 | 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. | REPUBLIC BANK (3098 HELMSDALE PLACE) NOTE NEW LOCATION!

PRESENTED BY

TIERRA KAVANAUGHWAYNE

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS:PRESENTED BY: Lexmark International, Inc.PROGRAM PARTNER: City of LexingtonGOLD LEVEL: Community Trust Bank | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. |University of Kentucky | WesBanco BankSILVER LEVEL: Fifth Third Bank | Forcht Bank | Messer ConstructionBRONZE LEVEL: Blue Grass Airport | Elaine Allen LLC | Facilities Maintenance & Services Group, LLC | Helping Hand LLC | Kentucky Community & Technical College System | Kentucky Utilities Co. | Park Community Credit Union

PRESENTED BY

PLATINUM SPONSORS

OPENING NIGHTRECEPTION SPONSOR

Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to announcethat the 2020 Leadership Visit presented by CentralBank & Trust Co. will take Central Kentucky leaders toAustin, Texas, May 11-13, 2020. Known as the “LiveMusic Capital of the World,” Austin’s ability to ‘Keepit Weird’ has created a culture of innovation and cre-ativity that is prevalent across the region.

Like Lexington, Austin boasts an educated work-force, a thriving economy and favorable business cli-mate, excellent schools, scenic landscapes, atop-notch research university, and an overall excellentquality of life. While the equine industry, Bourbon,and an attractive food scene have given Lexington aninternational flavor all its own, Austin’s internationalpresence continues to grow thanks to events likeSXSW and Austin City Limits.

As an attractive place to live and work, Austin hasbeen experiencing rapid population growth over thelast decade and more recently has been adding about100 people per day. That growth has created chal-lenges with infrastructure, transportation and trafficcongestion, rising housing costs, and a lack of landfor development.

The Austin region has developed a diverse entre-

preneurial ecosystem that is home to entrepreneurs,startups, growing companies, and tech industry gi-ants like Dell, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, 3M,IBM, Samsung, NXP Semiconductors, and NationalInstruments. The city known for “weird” is wired aswell, as Google Fiber and AT&T deploy Gigabit-speedinternet throughout the area.While in Austin, we’ll take a closer look at the area’s

innovation ecosystem, the effectiveness of its regionaleconomic development plan through OpportunityAustin, talent retention and attraction, efforts to iden-tify and engage more emerging leaders, and initiativesthat are addressing the disparity and inequity wealthgap between communities.

HOW TO REGISTER:Registration is open for the 2020 Leadership Visit toAustin. For our accommodations, the group will bestaying at the phenomenal Four Seasons HotelAustin, which sits on the banks of Lady Bird Lake juststeps from the city’s central business and entertain-ment districts. For more information, visit on-line atwww.commercelexington.com/austin-2020.html.

Registration Available Now for 2020 Leadership Visit to Austin, Texas

TEXT ALERT/WIFI SPONSOR: Hanna Resource Group CHARGING STATION SPONSOR: Friends of CoalNAME BADGE SPONSOR: Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLPGOLD SPONSORS: Equity Solutions Group | Lexington Event Company | Unified Trust CompanyBANK DINNER SPONSORS: Central Bank & Trust Co. | Citizens Commerce Bank | Community Trust Bank |Fifth Third Bank | Forcht Bank | Kentucky Bank | PNC Bank | Republic Bank | U.S. Bank | WealthSouth | WesBanco Bank


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2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. International Trip Features Imperial RussiaFor the tenth consecutive year, Commerce

Lexington Inc. will again be offering a uniquegroup travel opportunity for its membersand the general public. In 2020, CommerceLexington is partnering with Collette, ahighly-respected, family-owned travelprovider celebrating 100 years in business,for a 9-day, 7 night adventure to ImperialRussia from September 3 - 11.

This trip will feature visits to Moscowand St. Petersburg with an itinerary thatincludes must-sees such as the Kremlin, RedSquare, The Hermitage Museum, andCatherine Palace. We’ll enjoy uniqueexperiences such as navigating Moscow viaits amazing Metro system, a walking foodtour, a ride through the historic streets of St.Petersburg in vintage cars and high-speedtrain travel between Moscow and St.Petersburg to name just a few!

Second in size only to the Louvre, theHermitage Museum is home to the largest

collection of paintings in the world, withworks from the likes of Monet and Matisse.Built in 1717, Catherine Palace was once theopulent summer home of Russian tsars. It’ssaid the building was torn down and rebuiltsix times to satisfy the grand visions of Peterthe Great’s daughter, Elizabeth. You’ll alsohave the opportunity to tour the TretyakovGallery, one of the most significant artmuseums in Russia with over 100,000artistic works.

REGISTRATION:Early bird pricing of $4,299 per person dou-ble and $4,949 per person single for the tripis available until March 4, 2020. The cost in-cludes hotels, most meals, and airfare fromNew York’s JFK Airport. For details on theitinerary and registration options for thistrip, visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1012966.

St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg

Ambassador of the Year Award recipient Crystal New-ton (Bates Security), right, with Keeana Boarman ofFrost Brown Todd.

Doug Dean (Dean Dorton), center, received the W.T.Young Lifetime Achievement Award from Bill Lear,left, and Darby Turner.

Councilman James Brown, center, received the PolicyAdvocate of the Year Award from Allison Donovan(Stoll Keenon Ogden) & Board Chair Jeff Koonce.

Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Abby Vaughn(Unified Trust Co.), center, with Karen Harbin (Com-monwealth Credit Union) & Board Chair Jeff Koonce.

Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader MirandaScully (FCPS), center, with Ellen Kennedy (Dinsmore)and 2019 CLX Board Chair Jeff Koonce.

Leadership Lex. Youth Distinguished Leader Drew Ro-driguez (Frederick Douglass H.S.), center, with LyleHanna of Hanna Resource Group & Jeff Koonce.

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Great Crowd Attends Annual Dinner to Celebrate Business CommunityAbout 1,000 business professionals, community and regional leaders, andelected officials attended the 2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. Annual Dinnerpresented by Fifth Third Bank on January 30. This event gave a look back at2019, highlighted some of the key goals of the organization, and recognizedCommerce Lexington’s most involved members, volunteers, and communityleaders. The theme of the night was “BE BOLD.” During the Annual Dinner,several awards were presented to recognize outstanding community leadersand volunteers. A list of award recipients follows.

Ambassador of the Year Award:Crystal Newton, Bates Security

Volunteer of the Year Award:Abby Vaughn, Unified Trust Co.

Public Policy Advocate of the Year Award:Lexington’s Neighborhoods-in-Transition Task Force

Leadership Lexington Distinguished Leader:Miranda Scully, Fayette County Public Schools

Leadership Lexington Youth Distinguished Leader:Drew Rodriguez, Frederick Douglass High School

W.T. Young Lifetime Achievement Award:Doug Dean, Dean Dorton

Annual Dinner Photos by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia

Applications for the 2020-21Leadership Lexington Youth Pro-gram will be available starting inMarch through the Junior Achieve-ment of the Bluegrass website atwww.jabluegrass.org.

JA of the Bluegrass will be thenew managing organization forthe Leadership Lexington YouthProgram, which is designed forhigh school juniors enrolled inpublic, private, parochial, Montes-sori, and home schools. The mis-sion of the program is to preparestudents for leadership througheducation and hands-on interac-

tion, touching upon issues and re-sources pertaining to our commu-nity. Participants attend a varietyof day sessions focused on topicslike the arts, government and pub-lic safety, higher education, healthand human services, and more.

For more information, contactNatalie Appel, Program Manager,at (859) 219-2423 [email protected].

Recap Courtesy of Tammy L.Lane, Fayette Co. Public Schools

In their quest to become am-bassadors for change, teens in theLeadership Lexington Youth Pro-gram spent time at God’s PantryFood Bank, which tweaked theircomfort zone. “I’m used to goinghome to a home-cooked meal. I’mnot used to seeing the other sideof things,” said Charles Wilson, ajunior at Tates Creek High School.A tour of the expansive warehouseoperation showed the four dozenstudents the reality of food scarcityin Fayette and surrounding coun-ties, and they notched hands-onexperience in repacking RiceKrispies for distribution to familiesin need. “Today’s been good to seedifferent ways to effect change,even if you just volunteer a coupleof hours a week,” said Zoe Jenkinsof Paul Laurence Dunbar HighSchool. “It’s important to not justrecognize issues in your commu-

nity, but go out and do what youcan. You can rally people to effectchange.”LLYP prepares students through

education and interaction as theyexplore their community and net-work with local leaders, delvinginto diverse issues, post-sec-ondary options, career fields, andbusiness opportunities. Meetingon the first Wednesday eachmonth, they touch on variousareas such as health and humanservices, government and publicsafety, and higher education. Oneof Zoe’s favorites was visiting thelocal arts and media scene, whileCharles appreciated learningabout the myriad jobs in UKHealthCare. “The whole programhas opened my mind up,” he said.

On Ambassadors for ChangeDay, the students also heard fromguest speaker Josh Nadzam, co-founder and director of On theMove Art Studio. He talked aboutusing whatever is at one’s disposalto make a positive impact. “We’reall passionate about something,but sometimes the issues we feelpassionate about are so over-whelming that we don’t knowwhere to start,” he said. “Insteadof trying to solve the entire issueourselves, what if we each try toimpact everything we can touch –our neighborhood, our streets, oursocial circles.” Nadzam alsoshared examples of his small,

grassroots efforts such as donat-ing shoes worn by UK’s trackteam.

Drew Rodriguez, a senior atFrederick Douglass High School,spoke earlier about launching theMarkey Dine Around, which raisedmoney for the cancer foundationat UK. Drew, who was selected lastyear by his LLYP peers for the 2019Distinguished Leader Award, willpass the baton to this spring’s re-cipient so that the fundraiser be-comes an annual event. “Whatmakes it special is the youth lead-ership component. It’s our biggestadvantage,” Drew said. He alsoreferenced sports superstar andphilanthropist Kobe Bryant, whorecently died in a helicopter acci-dent. “Kobe understood he tran-scended basketball. He touchedpeople individually and inspiredthem,” Drew said. “Taking it uponyourself to do what you can in-spires other people.”

Overall, LLYP motivatesteenagers to think seriously aboutthe role they could play and the dif-ference they can make in Lexing-ton. Drew’s winter project and theFebruary field trip to God’s Pantrywere boots-on-the-ground exam-ples. “I hope our generation canhelp Lexington be a better place,”Charles said, adding, “Don’t beafraid to get involved – even if it’sjust helping someone put gro-ceries in their car.”


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ABOUT OLIVIA THOMAS: A native of Benton, Kentucky, OliviaThomas serves as the office manager and a college planner forClass 101, which helps high school students get into the rightcollege for them and in the most affordable way possible. TomPabin started the company 22 years ago.

ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INVOLVED IN CLX:“Entrusting your child’s future with Class 101 is no different fromentrusting your business and its reputation to be connected toCommerce Lexington,” said Olivia. “I wanted to be able to sur-round myself with strong, respected, and reliable businesses and

business owners. I have had the great opportunity to meet somany amazing people and I feel lucky to be a small part of agreat chamber.”

ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR:Olivia said, “Servingas an Ambassador has been such a gift. There are so many greatnetworking organizations and opportunities out there, but beingan Ambassador is different. You are able to represent yourselfand your business, while also having the strong backing of Com-merce Lexington. I love going to the ribbon cuttings and meetingpeople new to the area.”

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Leadership Lexington’s Art Day beganat ArtsPlace - the home of many local artorganizations in Fayette County. The classof 2019-20’s own Maury Sparrow ofLexArts gave the opening remarks, ex-plaining the important role the arts playin our community. The class also got achance to learn more about groups likethe Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, theCarnegie Center, Town Branch Park, andthe Lexington Philharmonic, and howeach of these organizations plays a partin enriching the lives of countless individ-uals every year.

The class then boarded the bus to tourthe city and learn about the many muralsand public art pieces that Lexington is home to. Fromcommissioned works through projects like PRHBTNto public art installations led by former LeadershipLexington classes, Lexington boasts many beautifulworks created by artists from all across the world.

Next, the class visited the University of KentuckyArt Museum to view a variety of exhibits. Then, theclass members were graced with beautiful songs per-formed by students in UK’s Opera Theatre program,led by Dr. Everett McCorvey.

After lunch, the class explored the Living Arts &Science Center, learning more about the classes it of-fers, touring exhibits, and visiting the planetarium.The visit was followed by a trip to the Lyric Theatre,where groups got the opportunity to tour the facilityand learn about its history from Executive Director

Whit Whitaker. While at the theatre, the class also gota chance to interact with Jeromy and Lyndy FranklinSmith with the Lexington Theatre Company.

The last stop of the day was at the Lexington Chil-dren’s Theatre (pictured above) where the class gota behind-the-scenes look of everything that goes intoa production, including a visit to the costume andprop building shops on-site.

Communities that place value in art not only pro-vide insightful, expressive, extra-curricular activitiesfor their residents, but also tend to have thrivingeconomies. In Lexington, that translates to morethan 1,000 jobs and a $32 million impact.

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Recap by Mark Dill, Merrill LynchThe Leadership Central Kentucky (LCKY) class

of 2020 explored Fayette County during its Januarysession. Mayor Linda Gorton got us energized forthe day at the Hope Center’s Don Ball CampusCenter. Mayor Gorton discussed some of her2020 agenda items, such as tackling the Opioidepidemic and strengthening relationships with

surrounding counties. Carrie Thayer, Director of Development for the

Hope Center, educated our class regarding the650 men and women that are fed and/or housedat the facility every day. Our class heard from twoHope Center clients whose impactful recoverystories left us proud to have the Hope Center inour region and inspired to support its programs.

Rob Perez, co-founder of DV8 Kitchen andSoulfull Enterprise, treated our group to tastysnacks as he discussed the goal for his workersto be 20% better in every way. He partners withorganizations like the Hope Center to providesecond chance employment for those in our com-munity.

During the afternoon, our class traveled toCommerce Lexington where we heard from itsPresident & CEO, Bob Quick. To further ourgroup’s desire for regionalism, Bob invited us tolearn more about regional economic develop-ment efforts through the Bluegrass Alliance andregional public policy efforts of the Central Ken-tucky Public Policy Group.

We learned valuable insights from Toa Green,owner of Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, abouther ability to start and grow multiple businessesover her career. We finished the day with MeliaHord, where she shared about the exciting devel-opment of Distillery Heights and downtown Lex-ington.

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Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co. announcedthat the following individuals have beenpromoted to vice president positions, includingDebbie Jackson, assistant financial centermanager of the Southland office, Jennifer F. Frye,senior mortgage loan originator, and Joan Sypolt,head bookkeeper/security officer.

Bullhorn announced that Anne Dean Dotson hasjoined its team as language director.

Central Bank & Trust Co. announced the electionof Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman (BridgemanFoods Inc.) to the Central Bancshares Board ofDirectors. He will join the following re-electeddirectors: Luther Deaton, Jr., Chairman of theBoard, Central Bank President & Chief ExecutiveOfficer; Joan Kincaid, Vice Chairman, CentralBancshares, Inc.; Michael D. Foley, RetiredPartner, Ray, Foley, Hensley & Co. PLLC CertifiedPublic Accountants; Wayne Martin, VicePresident of Development, Retail Division, BoothEnergy; Nick Nicholson, Retired, KeenelandAssociation, Inc.; G. Michael Ritchie, Owner,MNDHoldings; and Paul E. Sullivan, Partner,Frost Brown Todd, LLC.

Class 101 recently ranked in Entrepreneurmagazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, bestand most comprehensive franchise ranking. TheFranchise 500 list ranked Class 101 at #441 forits outstanding performance in areas includingunit growth, financial strength and stability, andbrand power.

Community Trust Bank, Inc. was recentlyhonored for the eleventh consecutive year withthe "Gold Lender Award" from the United StatesSmall Business Administration (SBA) asKentucky's top volume SBA 7a Community Banklender in federal fiscal year 2018–2019. The bankhad 62 new 7a loans authorized in Kentuckyduring the fiscal year for a total of $4,867,000.Community Trust was also the state's top volumeRural Lender, with 44 loans authorized in ruralcounties for $3,136,800. Additionally, CommunityTrust Bank was the top dollar SBA 504 "ThirdParty Lender" in Tennessee for the secondconsecutive year. Commercial Loan Officer BobWatson in Versailles was the top SBA lender forCommunity Trust Bank in number of loans forthe eleventh consecutive year.

Rockie Mason has joined Cumberland ValleyNational Bank & Trust as the market presidentfor Lexington, bringing his extensive experienceto pursuing new banking relationships, as well asmanaging its two Lexington locations.

Dean Dorton was listed by Forbes as one ofAmerica’s top recommended firms for tax andaccounting services in the United States. The listincluded 227 firms, and Dean Dorton was theonly Kentucky-based firm to make the list.

Dickinson Wright PLLC recently received a scoreof 100 percent on the Human Rights CampaignFoundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),the nation’s premier benchmarking survey andreport, measuring corporate policies andpractices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.Dickinson Wright joins the ranks of more than680 major U.S. businesses that also earned topmarks this year.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced the creationof two new leadership positions within the firm,including partners Tammy Bennett, who wasnamed as chief equity and inclusion officer, andMichael Bronson as deputy equity and inclusionofficer. Additionally, Adrianne Strong was electedpartner, and Sara A. Johnston joined the firm’sLexington office.

L.E. Gregg Associates recently welcomedMatthew Vernon, S.I. to its team as projectmanager.

Greg Buchanan (ERA Select Real Estate) wasinstalled as the 2020 president of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR).The remaining 2020 officers are president-electKristy Gooch (RE/MAX Elite Realty), andtreasurer Rusty Underwood (Milestone RealtyConsultants). Other 2020 Board of Directorsinclude: Sandy Allnutt, The Agency; Al Blevins,Caswell Prewitt Realty; Greg Back, The Brokerage;Tommy Black, RE/MAX on Main; Anne HartCornett, Milestone Realty Consultants; BarbCurtis, Coldwell Banker McMahan; Anthony deMovellan, Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan; GaryDenton, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®; ShaFister, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®; Todd Hyatt,Lois Ann Disponett Real Estate; Ruby Mason,RE/MAX Elite Realty; Randy Newsome, UnitedReal Estate; Kelley Nisbet, Coldwell BankerMcMahan; Kae Schennberg, Schennberg Realty;and Tom Thomas, Rector-Hayden, REALTORS®.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County AirportBoard is pleased to announce it has appointedElizabeth Woodward (Dean Dorton) as BoardChair for 2020. Garyen Denning has beenappointed as Vice Chair, Daniel Mason will serveas Treasurer, and James Coles has been re-appointed as Secretary.

Lexington Habitat for Humanity welcomedShayla Lynch, Executive Director of AmpersandSexual Violence Resource Center, to its board ofdirectors.

Make-A-Wish Kentucky has announced thecreation of the Lexington Advisory Council, whichincludes Sarah Reeves, Chair (Stoll KeenonOgden) and member of the Make-A-Wish OKIKentucky Regional Board, Dr. Rachel Harper,M.D. (Lexington Clinic), Kelly Taylor (RE/MAXElite Realty), Debbie Green (Bringing In The

Green), Tracy Madden (Crowe), MatthewMiddendorf (Kentucky Employers’ MutualInsurance), H.E. “Moe” Duggar (McGriffInsurance Services), philanthropist Jane Warner,Joy Robyn Dixon Fenwick (Omar + Elsie), MarkDill (Brennan & Associates, Merrill Lynch WealthManagement), and Wish mom Julia Pezzi.

MCM CPAs & Advisors: Michelle Deans, CPA,has been appointed to partner, while DebbieSmith, CPA, has been appointed to locationleader in the Lexington office.

Jamie Adams, CCIM, LEED AP, an agent with NAIIsaac has been promoted to Vice President. Heis a sales/leasing associate who specializes inretail, office and industrial markets in CentralKentucky.

Rose Grasch Camenisch Mains PLLC announcedthat Wes Harned was named a member of thefirm, and Hannah Witherspoon joined the firmas an associate.

Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects announcedthe promotion of Kevin Matthews to principaland seven other professionals to associateprincipal, including Allison Commings, AIA, CID,LEED AP, Andrew Owens, AIA, CID, BrandonWard, Ian McHone, AIA, Jennifer Cash, AIA,Susan Mooney, and Tony Pham.

Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC haspromoted litigators Langdon R. Worley andStephanie M. Wurdock to Members of the firm.Both Langdon and Stephanie, along with attorneyJessica R. Stigall, were named to the 2020SuperLawyers’ “Rising Stars.” Eight Sturgill Turnerattorneys were named 2020 SuperLawyers,including Stephen Barker, Charles Cole, AndrewDeSimone, Kevin Henry, Ernest “Hank” Jones,Pat Moloney, Phillip Moloney, and Kevin Weaver.Sturgill Turner also welcomed three associateattorneys, including Catherine E. “Katie” Bouvier,Maureen C. Malles, and Joshua G. Miller.

TOPS announced that Chad Howard has beennamed as vice president of digital marketing forboth the Lexington and Louisville markets.

Traditional Bank announced that Andy Baker isnow serving as chief executive officer, while DanMason has been promoted into Baker’s previousrole of president. These changes follow the 2019retirement of CEO William “Bill” Alverson, whoremains on the bank’s board of directors.

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Advantageous Learning SolutionsTraining ConsultantsMain Contact: Jennifer Chien612 Beechmont Road, Lexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 907-1046www.advantageouslearningsolutions.com

ArCom TechnologiesTelephone Equipment & SystemsMain Contact: Richard Talley5450 Old LaGrange RoadCrestwood, KY 40014Phone: (502) 241-1750www.arcomky.com

Blue MillionMarketing Consultants/ServicesMain Contact: Patrick Metzger314 Old Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 687-6182www.bluemillion.com

Bluegrass Crime StoppersNon-Profit OrganizationsMain Contact: Crystal Newton150 East Main StreetLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 253-2020www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.org

Bluegrass Land Title, LLCTitle CompaniesMain Contact: John Williams2800 Palumbo Drive, Suite 102Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 266-1611www.bluegrasslandtitle.com

Citadel Self-StorageStorageMain Contact: Michael Orsinelli133 North Locust Hill Drive, Suite 100Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 795-2555http://citadel859.com

Coast to Coast Kitchen and BathKitchen Cabinets & EquipmentMain Contact: Julia Demchenkov1399 E. New Circle RoadLexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 753-4570

Cooper Painting, Inc.Painting ContractorsMain Contact: Casey Cooper1660 Jaggie Fox WayLexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 252-3521www.cooperpainting.com

Cowgill Inc.ApartmentsMain Contact: Michael Harris1999 Richmond Rd., Suite 2ALexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 514-2102www.cowgill.com

Culvers at Nicholasville RoadRestaurantsMain Contact: Weston Wilson351 Meijer WayLexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 553-2489www.culvers.com

Dairy Queen (Scher Enterprise)RestaurantsMain Contact: Avery Hoskins3509 Lansdowne Drive, Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (859) 983-2359www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Locator/Detail/?localechange=1&store-id=594

dwell cbdHealth & WellnessMain Contact: Peter Archey173 E. Brannon Rd.Nicholasville, KY 40356Phone: (859) 554-5011

EconoprintPrinting ServicesMain Contact: Nick Hagen407 S. BroadwayLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 253-2003www.econoprintlex.com

Environmental Design Consultants, Inc.Engineers-ConsultingMain Contact: Timothy Campoy43 Village StreetPikeville, KY 41501Phone: (606) 437-0100

Expert Property ManagementReal Estate ManagementMain Contact: Debbie Adams356 Longview Plaza, Suite 140Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 687-9791www.expertlex.com

Firestone Complete Auto CareAuto Repair & ServiceMain Contact: Justin Murphy2150 Paul Jones WayLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 264-1368

First Media LexMedia RelationsMain Contact: Vicki Evans2721 Old Rosebud Rd., Ste. 130Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 361-4169www.firstmedialex.com

FirstLight Home Care of LexingtonPersonal Care ServicesMain Contact: Justin Butler200 E. Reynolds Road, Ste. 3Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (859) 785-2691www.firstlighthomecare.com

Good Shepherd Day SchoolSchools-Preschool/KindergartenMain Contact: Rhonda May544 Sayre Ave., Lexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 255-9734www.goodshepherddayschool.org

Gratz Park Private WealthFinancial Planning ConsultantsMain Contact: Sherry Holley190 Market Street, Suite 2Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 259-0909www.gratzparkprivatewealth.com

Harris & WardAdvertising AgenciesMain Contact: Corey Maple333 East Short Street, Suite 310Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 398-2442www.harrisandward.com

Heron Managed ServicesInformation TechnologyMain Contact: Adam Ballard3166 Custer Drive, Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (859) 759-4509www.heronmsp.com

Kentucky State UniversitySchool-Postsecondary EducationMain Contact: Christopher Brown400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601Phone: (502) 597-6760www.kysu.edu

Kerr Brothers Funeral HomeFuneral Directors/Funeral HomesMain Contact: Virginia Kerr Zoller463 East Main StreetLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 252-6767http://www.kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com

Kismet Marketing LLCAdvertising AgenciesMain Contact: Jess Haney508 West Second Street, Suite 120Lexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 575-2128www.kismet-marketing.com

Lexington On Tap ToursEntertainmentMain Contact: Staus Sienicki350 E. Short St.Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 314-9659www.lexontapbrewerytours.com

Lifetime Financial Growth LLCFinancial Planning ConsultantsMain Contact: Ron Durham710 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40502Phone: (502) 330-6699www.lfgco.com

Malone Workforce SolutionsEmployment ServicesMain Contact: Katie Riddle115 Codell Drive, Suite 125Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 721-1415www.malonesolutions.com

Mancino's Pizza & GrindersRestaurantsMain Contact: Theresa Hager1590 Leestown RoadLexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 253-2299

Marylou S. Head, DMD, PSCDentistsMain Contact: Tracy Rankin3225 Summit Square Place, Suite 150Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 269-5386www.marylousheaddmd.com

Mediocre CreativeAdvertising AgenciesMain Contact: Shawn Saylor704 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 242-1006https://mediocrecreative.com

Modern PeriodonticsDentists-PeriodontistMain Contact: Kate von Lackum620 Perimeter Drive, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (859) 269-0070www.drvonlackum.com

MY SALON SuiteBeauty SalonsMain Contact: Tracie Carrico2870 Richmond Rd.Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 289-7275www.mysalonsuite.com/patchen-square.html

North Forty PropertiesReal Estate DevelopersMain Contact: Marion Clark2062 N. Cleveland RoadLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 263-4026

North Limestone Community DevelopmentCorporation (Noli CDC)Non-Profit OrganizationsMain Contact: Kristofer Nonn714 North Limestone Street, Unit BLexington, KY 40508Phone: (859) 379-2049www.nolicdc.org

Orkin Pest ControlPest ControlMain Contact: Keith Coubert790 Enterprise Drive, Lexington, KY 40510Phone: (859) 270-2972www.orkin.com

Renee Jackson Insurance AgencyInsuranceMain Contact: Renee Jackson1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 1101Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 317-2217www.reneejacksonagency.com

Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLCInvestment Banking/Management ServicesMain Contact: Joe Lakofka325 W. Main Street, Suite 300Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 977-6600www.rsanet.com

Somerset Harley DavidsonMotorcycles & Mini-BikesMain Contact: Bobby Whitaker1304 E. Mt. Vernon St.Somerset, KY 42501Phone: (606) 679-5398www.wildcatharley.com

Somerset Medical GroupPhysicians - Primary CareMain Contact: Megan Redmon10 Tower CircleSomerset, KY 42503Phone: (606) 678-4288

Stidham & Associates, P.S.C.AttorneysMain Contact: Melissa WaitsTwo Paragon Centre Suite 150, 2343 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 219-2255www.stidhamlaw.com

Story Reach Media, LLCWriting & EditingMain Contact: Tom Wilmes1328 Prather RoadLexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 396-1248

Taylor County BankBanksMain Contact: Shelia Coffey201 Lebanon AvenueCampbellsville, KY 42718Phone: (270) 465-4196www.taylorcountybank.com

Unlimited Commercial RoofingRoofing ContractorsMain Contact: Tim Patrick1888 Goodpaster WayLexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 317-3257

USHealth AdvisorsInsurance-LifeMain Contact: Eric Horstmeyer1019 Majestic Drive, Suite 110Lexington, KY 40513Phone: (606) 307-6078www.ushealthgroup.com/sbc.aspx

Vega DistributionWholesale DistributorsMain Contact: Aiman Ali1010 E. New Circle RoadLexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 396-7293www.vegadist.com

Woodhouse Day SpaSpasMain Contact: Jeff Chapman161 Lexington Green Circle, B24Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 800-5397www.lexington.woodhousespas.com

Your CBD StoreRetailersMain Contact: Richard Riner2380 Norman Lane, Suite 134Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 469-9009

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MARCH 2020:EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m., at Lexington Center. - SEE PAGE 10

Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UKHealthCare: Higher Education/Career Development Day.

Central Kentucky Day at the Capitol presented by CharterCommunications in Frankfort.

@330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.at CLX’s first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 8

Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: EconomicDevelopment Day Session.

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU atWoodford County.

New Member Luncheon presented by Melia Realty Group,11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room.

Opportunity Exchange presented by Republic Bank (3098Helmsdale Place), 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SEE PAGE 11

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Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: DiversityDay Session.

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU atClark County.

Business Link at Pella Windows & Doors (1387 E. New CircleRoad), 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

MAY 2020:Leadership Visit presented by Central Bank & Trust Co. toAustin, Texas. - SEE PAGE 12

@330 Series presented by Distillery Heights, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.at CLX’s first floor conference room.

Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: EquineDay Session.

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KU:Reflection and Graduation Day Session.

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