www.CommerceLexington.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:SPOTLIGHT Series Features UKHealthCare’s Dr. Mark Newman

What You Need to Know AboutKentucky’s Sales Tax Changes

Business on the Green is Aug. 27

@330 Series Presents Brandingfor B-to-B Companies

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

2018 Chair of the Board:Karen HillChief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing OfficerBaptist Health Lexington

Publisher:Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEOCommerce Lexington Inc.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:LBX Breaks Ground on Customer Experience CenterHarbor Steel Expands OperationsCLX E.D. Division Announces Staff PromotionsSTAT: Lexington MSA Among Most Diverse EconomiesNext Opportunity Exchange is Thursday, Sept. 13th

PUBLIC POLICY:FAQ’s: Changes to Kentucky’s Sales Tax CodeRegional Delegation Participates in D.C. Fly-In

EVENTS:SPOTLIGHT Features UK HealthCare’s Dr. Mark Newman@330 Series Presents Branding for B-to-B CompaniesRegister Now for August 27th Business on the GreenLexmark International Hosts Business Link Aug. 7thSalute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Sept. 7th

CONNECT:AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Ken Miller, Coffee NewsWelcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. MembersMember Personnel Announcements & Awards

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Commerce Lexington Inc. Accepting Nominationsfor 2019 Board of Directors Until September 4th

Do you want to have some input on thekey issues that affect local business, ourcommunity, and our future? Have youthought about becoming a board memberfor one of the most effective business or-ganizations in Kentucky?

Commerce Lexington Inc., with over5,500 business professionals representingnearly 1,700 member businesses, will be ac-cepting nominations from the membershipfor its 2019 Board of Directors until 5 p.m.on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. By becom-ing a board member for Commerce Lexing-ton Inc., you'll be able to weigh in on theissues that affect the Bluegrass Region.

A nomination form is available on-lineat www.commercelexington.com/board-of-

directors1.html. Forms can be submittedby e-mail to cbenningfield@commercelex-ington.com or in person to Commerce Lex-ington Inc. President & CEO, Bob Quick,before the established deadline to 330 EastMain Street, Suite 100, Lexington, KY40507.A nominating committee will review the

names submitted. Once the board slate isapproved by the Commerce Lexington Inc.Executive Board, the names will be pub-lished in a future issue of Business Focus.For questions about the nominationprocess or the nomination form, contactCindy Benningfield at cbenningfield@Com-merceLexington.com.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2018 By The Numbers:In 2018, Commerce Lexington’s Economic Development Di-vision has responded to calls from the following:

New Business: 73 new prospects interested in finding a newlocation or expandingExisting Clients & Local Entrepreneurial Companies: 25 companies with potential expansions in LexingtonClient Visits: 17 Existing Business Visits: 85

LBX Breaks Ground on New CustomerExperience Center in Lexington, KY

Economic Development Division Announces Staff Promotions

PICTURED AT LEFT: LBX Company executives and dignitaries break ground onthe company’s new Customer Experience Center.

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Hannah Crumrine, senior project managerof economic development, Kimberly Rossetti, vice president of economic develop-ment, and Gina Greathouse, executive vice president of 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

Harbor Steel Expands Operation

On June 29th, LBX Company broke ground on its new $8.8 million CustomerExperience Center in Lexington. LBX Company is the maker of Link-Belt exca-vators, material handlers, and forestry equipment. The company has beenheadquartered in Lexington since 1998. The new facility on 25 acres on Rem-ington Way in the Citation Business Park will be dedicated to customer expe-rience programs, including dealer training, product demonstrations, andcustomer events. We are proud LBX Company calls Lexington home!

Harbor Steel and Supply Corporation recently broke ground on a50,000 square foot expansion of its current operation in Lexington’sBlue Grass Business Park, which Commerce Lexington Inc. devel-oped over the last 20 years. Harbor Steel is a family-owned, full-ser-vice metals distribution and processing company. They will invest$4,100,000 in new construction and equipment. They will hire morebrake press operators and burner laser operations for the growingoperation. Congratulations to Harbor Steel on its expansion!

Commerce Lexington Inc. recently announced two promotions withinits economic development division. Kimberly Rossetti has been pro-moted to Vice President of Economic Development and has beenwith the team for 13 years. Hannah Crumrine has been promoted toSenior Project Manager of Economic Development and has been withthe team for four years. Congratulations to Kimberly and Hannah onthese well-deserved promotions!

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Stat of the Month: Lexington MSA Ranks Among Most Diverse Economies

SOURCE: Emsi Q2 2018 Data Set, Industry Diversity Snapshot.

This year, Lexington ranked 9th out of382 Metropolitan Statistical Areas(MSAs) in industry diversity, according toan Emsi report. Emsi is a labor marketanalysis and economic modeling firm.This report measures distribution of totalemployment for MSA’s amongst 12 majorindustry clusters. They find that Lexing-ton’s employment is more evenly distrib-uted between these 12 industries than thetypical metro area. Lexington’s top fourindustries are capital-intensive manufac-turing, distributive services, higher educa-tion, and healthcare. Each of theseindustries represents between six percentto eight percent of Lexington’s total em-ployment.

What does this mean for Lexington?Cities that rank high in industry diversityare more resilient to economic pressures.Resilient cities are not as greatly impactedby economic recessions, as measured bythe unemployment rate, and tend to re-cover quicker from recessions than undi-versified areas. This ranking is furtherillustrated by Lexington’s 2014 ranking byWalletHub as the #12 Best Post-Reces-sion Recovery.

SUBMITTED BY RYAN KAFFENBERGER, CLX RESEARCH DIRECTOR | rkaffenberger@CommerceLexington.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | REPUBLIC BANK & TRUST CO. (333 W. VINE STREET)

Make Connections With Area Purchasing Professionals at Opp. Exchange

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPONSORS:PRESENTED BY: Lexmark International, Inc.GOLD LEVEL: Community Trust Bank; Cumberland Valley National Bank; Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.; University of KentuckySILVER LEVEL: Messer ConstructionBRONZE LEVEL: Blue Grass Airport; Fifth Third Bank; LG&E & KUCONTRIBUTING LEVEL: Park Community Credit Union

PRESENTED BY

SILVER SPONSOR:WUKY 91.3 FM

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s next OpportunityExchange on Thursday, September 13, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at Republic Bank & Trust Company’sdowntown location at 333 West Vine Street willfeature great networking and interaction for mi-nority-owned and small businesses in the Lex-ington community. Several large companies andorganizations will have purchasing profession-als on hand.

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Minority Busi-ness Development (MBD) program works topromote and sustain the economic growth, de-velopment and self-sufficiency of ethnic minor-

ity business owners and entrepreneurs; recruitsminority-owned businesses into the seven-county Lexington MSA and Commerce Lexing-ton; and provides business referral services tothe appropriate minority business assistanceagencies.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend is $5 for Commerce Lexing-ton Inc. members, and $10 for potential mem-bers. Please RSVP to Lauren Gross atlgross@commercelexington.com.

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PUBLIC POLICY

FAQ: Changes to Kentucky’s Sales Tax Code – What You Need to Know

Regional Delegation Advocates for Central Kentucky During D.C. Fly-In

PRESENTED BY

PLATINUM SPONSORS:Frost Brown Todd LLC

Kentucky Coal AssociationKentucky Utilities Co.

GOLD SPONSORS:Blue Grass Airport

Kentucky Blood CenterRhino Resource Partners LP

SUBMITTED BY ERICA HORN, DEAN DORTON, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TAX SERVICES | ehorn@deandorton.com

In the run up to the July 1 effective date for ex-pansion of Kentucky’s sales tax, questions haveabounded about the scope of the tax and its im-plementation. Here are several of the most fre-quently asked questions.

Q: If an individual or business is now requiredto collect and remit sales tax, what do they needto do?A: The individual or business must register fora sales and use tax permit with the Kentucky De-partment of Revenue. The registration processcan be started by going to the following website:https://taxanswers.ky.gov/Sales-and-Excise-Taxes/Pages/Register-for-a-Sales-and-Use-Tax-Account.aspx/

Q: Does an electrician, plumber or HVAC con-tractor have to charge sales tax on installationand repair labor?A: No. Contractors who are making improve-ments or repairs to real property, and improve-ments or repairs to real property are not servicesthat are subject to sales tax. However, contrac-tors will still pay sales and use tax on their pur-chases of materials to complete their contracts.Nothing in the new law changes the current taxtreatment of construction contractor services orlabor.

Q: How are repair services on motor vehiclestreated?A: Manufacturer's/Original/Factory Warranty:The parts used in the repair of a vehicle under amanufacturer's warranty are not taxable eitherupon purchase by the repairer or upon their use.Sales tax does not need to be charged for parts

used to complete work performed under a man-ufacturer's warranty.

A: Extended Warranty: Beginning July 1, 2018,the sale of extended warranties is subject tosales tax. With this change, the parts used in therepair of vehicles (or other tangible personalproperty) under an extended warranty are nottaxable either upon purchase by the repairer orat the time of use. Because sales tax applies atthe time the extended warranty is sold, thedealer may claim a resale exemption for partspurchased and installed to complete repairsunder the extended warranty.

Q: Are maintenance contracts for copiers sub-ject to sales tax?A: Yes. All payments made after July 1, 2018 onmaintenance, service or extended warranty con-tracts covering motor vehicles and tangible per-sonal property, such as copiers, are subject tosales tax.

Q: What constitutes “landscaping services?”A: Landscaping services include, but are not lim-ited to, lawn care and maintenance services;tree trimming, pruning or removal services;landscape design and installation services; land-scape care and maintenance services; and snowplowing and removal services.

Q: Is the building of a pond, patio, retainingwall, stone fence, or installation of an irrigationsystem subject to sales tax?A: No. These items are improvements to real es-tate and not subject to sales tax.

Q: Do individuals who mow lawns part-time inthe summer, including teenagers, have tocharge sales tax?A: Yes.

Q: Do non-profit organizations, colleges, univer-sities and governmental agencies have tocharge sales tax on admissions to fundraisers,sporting events, swimming pools or similarevents or venues?A: Yes.

Q: Does a non-profit organization have to chargesales tax on sponsorships for fundraisers?A: If tickets are provided to the sponsor as part ofthe sponsorship, then sales tax must be chargedon the entire amount of the sponsorship.

Q: Does a non-profit organization have tocharge sales tax on auction items?A: Yes, if the item is tangible personal propertyotherwise subject to sales tax.

Q: Are dues for memberships to professional or-ganizations, community organizations, or tradeassociations subject to sales tax?A: No.

Q: Are dues for memberships to gyms and sim-ilar facilities subject to sales tax?A: Yes.

Q: Are amounts paid for professional trainers orexercise classes subject to sales tax?A: No. A class or session with an instructor isnot subject to sales tax.

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SILVER SPONSORS: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | WesBancoKENTUCKIANS IN WASHINGTON SUMMER RECEPTION SPONSORED BY: Beam Suntory | Business & EducationNetwork | Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development | Lexington Economic Development

On July 11-12, about 60 regional leaders trav-elled to Washington D.C. for Central Kentucky’s15th annual D.C. Fly-In presented by ColumbiaGas of Kentucky. The group met with met withmembers of Kentucky’s Congressional delega-tion, as well as several agency officials to discusspriorities and issues of importance to CentralKentucky. annual “Kentuckians in Washington”Reception was held at the James Madison Me-morial Building (pictured at right) - part of theLibrary of Congress. View more photos on-lineat www.commercelexington.com/washington-fly-in.html.

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UK HealthCare’s Dr. Mark Newman Featured During SPOTLIGHT Series

PRESENTED BY

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 | 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. | UK CHANDLER HOSPITAL PAVILION A (1000 S. LIMESTONE)

GOLD SPONSOR:WUKY 91.3FM

SILVER SPONSORS:Kentucky Utilities Co.

Top Marketing Group, LLC

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS:Al Torstrick Insurance Agency

Cumberland Valley National BankHurst Office Suppliers, Inc.

Melia RealtyPrecision Duplicating Solutions

The healthcare sector is one of the driv-ing forces of growth and stability in Lexing-ton’s economy, and it’s a big reason thatthe region is able to weather national eco-nomic recessions better than many othercommunities. About 18-percent of ourworkforce is employed in health care andsocial assistance fields, with about 9,000people working at University of Kentuckyhospitals and clinics.

Lexington’s healthcare supply is con-sistently ranked among the best in NorthAmerica and the world, while UK Health-Care’s University of Kentucky Albert B.Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Ken-tucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S.News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings. During the next Commerce Lexington Inc. SPOT-

LIGHT Series event presented by Fifth Third Bank onMonday, August 20, from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (Breakfastat 8 a.m.; Program at 8:30 a.m.), UK HealthCare’snew Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Dr.Mark Newman, will discuss UK HealthCare’s impacton the region, investments made in expansion ofservices and patient safety in recent years, and what’son the horizon for healthcare and UK. This event willbe held at UK Hospital’s Chandler Pavilion A KarpfAuditorium, with breakfast in the Chandler PavilionA Ground Floor Lobby.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Mark F. Newman, M.D., joined the University of Ken-tucky in 2017 as the Executive Vice President forHealth Affairs. He is responsible for the university’shealth system, UK HealthCare®, and oversees theUK College of Medicine in conjunction with theProvost. A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Dr. New-man attended Western Kentucky University in Bowl-

ing Green while continuing to work on thefamily farm in Ohio County. He received anAir Force scholarship to support his med-ical education at the University ofLouisville, and completed residency train-ing in the Air Force and a fellowship in car-diothoracic anesthesiology andtransesophageal echocardiography atDuke University Medical Center.

Following active duty in San Antonioand overseas, Dr. Newman returned toDuke University Medical Center as chief ofcardiothoracic anesthesiology, chair ofanesthesiology, chairman of the board and

later president of the Duke physician practice organ-ization. He is board certified in anesthesiology andinvolved in ongoing cardiovascular research.

TO REGISTER:The cost the attend this SPOTLIGHT Series eventis $29 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc.members and $39 per person for potential mem-bers. To register, e-mail to rsvp@CommerceLex-ington.com or register on-line atwww.CommerceLexington.com.

DR. MARKNEWMAN

UK HEALTHCARE

DIRECTIONS FOR EVENT:Parking is available in the UK HealthCare park-ing garage on the corner of S. Limestone andTranscript Ave. Guests will take the elevator inthe garage to level 3, and follow signage to theevent space in the lobby. Parking passes willalso be available for those who attend. Breakfaststarts at 8 a.m. in Chandler Pavilion A GroundFloor Lobby, with the presentation at 8:30 a.m.in the Chandler Pavilion A Karpf Auditorium.

For the 16th consecutive year, Commerce Lex-ington Inc. is preparing for its annual Winner’s Cir-cle total resource development program. Thisinitiative enlists the help of around 100 volunteersfrom throughout the community, who seek to bringin new members, renewals and membership up-grades, while informing existing members of serv-ices and marketing opportunities available through Commerce LexingtonInc.This year, Darby Turner, a partner for Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP,

will take the helm as Chair of the 2018 Winner's Circle program. Darbycurrently serves on the Commerce Lexington Inc. Executive Board as ViceChair of Economic Development, and has been involved in CommerceLexington activities for quite some time.

Teams are forming now, so if you’re interested ingetting more involved in your community, we’d loveto have you on board. The Winner’s Circle is a greatway for you to meet community and business lead-ers, while working directly with volunteers from yourcompany and the other teams. This is an opportunityfor you to grow professionally, to expand your busi-

ness and community contacts, and to help Commerce Lexington becomeeven stronger and more vital for business in the future.

If you would like to join one of our existing teams or forming yourown corporate team, contact Lynda Bebrowsky at (859) 226-1611 orlbebrowsky@CommerceLexington.com. Find out more about The Win-ner’s Circle program at www.clxwinnerscircle.com.

Commerce Lexington Inc. Winner’s Circle Campaign Kicks Off in August

Once upon a time, branding was the playgroundof consumer-facing companies. That has changed.Business-to-business companies face unique chal-lenges, and their brands should reflect that.

During the next Commerce Lexington Inc.@330 Series event presented by Distillery Heights

on Tuesday, September 11, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.,at Commerce Lexington’s first floor conferenceroom, Brad Flowers, co-founder of Bullhorn, willdiscuss his team’s experience assisting business-to-business companies with their branding. Bull-horn’s strategy-driven process is adaptive,accommodating organizations regardless of proj-ect scope or industry vertical. Come hear how Bull-horn’s learning can help your company face itschallenges.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:Brad Flowers co-founded Bullhorn in2008. Brad’s degree inLiterature serves himwell in his strategy andlanguage work duringthe branding process. Itdoes not serve him wellin his operational work,which is primarily in-formed by his ruggedreal-world experienceand self-taught MBA.He is also an avid cycler – for commuting and forcompetition. He co-founded and currently serveson the board of a non-profit community bike shopcalled Broke Spoke. Spreading the good word.

ABOUT @330 SERIES:The @330 events provide a topical presentationthat is relevant to the success of entrepreneurs,business owners and business professionals. Theyalso allow members the opportunity to discussideas, share best practices, and work through chal-lenges.

TO REGISTER:The @330 events are open to Commerce LexingtonInc. members at no charge. However, please regis-ter for the events by contacting Liz Bennett at (859)226-1615 or lbennett@commercelexington.com.

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GOLD SPONSOR:TravelHost of the Bluegrass

BRAD FLOWERSBULLHORN

Adapt or Die. B-to-B Companies Need Branding Now More Than Ever

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN ST. - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s after-hours networkingevent called Business Link enables you to connectto colleagues and other business professionalswho can help build your client base. The perfectplace to build those connections is Lexmark Inter-national (740 W. New Circle Road), which will hostthe next Business Link event on Tuesday, August 7,from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at its Customer EngagementCenter (CEC). Lexmark’s interactive CEC enablesits clients and potential customers to learn moreabout how Lexmark can make the process of doingbusiness easier and more efficient.

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 After-Hours Event

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL (740 W. NEW CIRCLE ROAD)

SPONSORED BY

Lexington Forum isNonprofit Spotlight atNext Business LinkThe next Business Link event on August 7that Lexmark from 4:30-6:30 p.m. will featurethe Lexington Forum as our NonprofitSpotlight organization. The LexingtonForum is all about the healthy discussionand analysis of community and regional is-sues. The Forum seeks opportunities tohost conversations and bring differingpoints of view into the open. The non-profitcivic organization strives to provide anopen platform and maintain a position ofneutrality on all topics presented. Find outmore at http://lexingtonforum.org.

GOLD SPONSOR:Denham-Blythe Co., Inc.

SILVER SPONSOR:ADEX International

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Congrats to the 2018 Salute to Small Business Category Award Winners

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon is Sept. 7

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PLATINUM SPONSOR:Community Trust Bank

GOLD SPONSORS:Central Bank & Trust Co.

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

Kentucky Utilities Co.Windstream Communications

TOAST TO THE WINNERS HOST:Barney Miller’s

SILVER SPONSORS:Bluegrass Community &

Technical CollegeCumberland Valley National Bank

Kentucky Employers’ Mutual InsuranceLM Communications Broadcast

Media GroupMCM CPAs & Advisors

Republic BankTravelHost of the Bluegrass

WUKY 91.3FM

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS:Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc.

Precision Duplicating Solutions

INVITATION, PROGRAM & SIGNAGE:Stablemate Creative, LLC

PRINT SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging/Monster Color

VIDEO SPONSOR:Wrigley Media Group

During the Salute to Small Business Awards Lunch-eon presented by Forcht Bank on Friday, September7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton LexingtonDowntown (369 W. Vine St.), we’ll recognize ourcommunity’s top small businesses in variety of cat-egories and help celebrate the naming of a newCommerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of theYear. After we learn a little more about each of ourcategory winners, we’ll announce the CommerceLexington Inc. Small Business of the Year, which isselected from the category award winners.

TO REGISTER:You’ll want to come early and network, as the awardwinners in each category will be on hand to showoff their products and services. The cost to attendis $50 for Commerce Lexington members, $60 forpotential members. To register, e-mail torsvp@CommerceLexington.com or register on-lineat www.CommerceLexington.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. | HILTON LEXINGTON DOWNTOWN

BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARD

GREEN INITIATIVE AWARD

BACK Construction Co. Inc.965 Contract Street, 40505Phone: (859) 225-2225www.BACKconstruction.comFormed in 1981 by partners Billy Knight, AlvinEdge, Chuck Ross and Kyle Whalen, BACK Con-struction provides home remodeling and repairsin the Lexington/Central Kentucky area. When itbegan, the business was focused primarily onresidential framing and building horse barns. Inits first 12 years, BACK Construction built over100 homes ranging in size from starter homes tolarge custom homes. By 1994, with only two orig-inal partners left, the company started to focuson remodeling. In 2003, Whalen purchased the

rights to the companyfrom the last originalpartner. Longtime em-ployee, Rob Hundleybecame a principalowner in the business.In its 37 years in business, BACK Constructionhas survived several economic downturns, theonslaught of additional competition, and thechallenges of a labor shortage in the industry. Insix of the last eight years, BACK has enjoyed dou-ble-digit growth, and last year was recognized inthe top 50 at #31 by Remodeling Magazine.Today, BACK Construction is considered the pre-mier remodeler in Central Kentucky.

GreenBox Heating & Air, Plumbing, Remodeling1060 West High Street, 40509Phone: (859) 278-0281www.GreenBoxAir.comGreenBox Heating & Air was founded in 2010 byGwen Riley. After being in the industry for eightyears, Gwen felt called to serve the HVAC industrydifferently. She wanted to offer great service at afair price. In particular, she wanted women to feelthey had someone they could trust for home so-lution needs. She wanted to create a companythat offered peace of mind for all home ownerswhen it came to home repairs. Specializing inheating, cooling, air quality, plumbing, and re-

modeling, Green-Box simplifiesnew system in-stallation, retrofitprojects, sea-sonal maintenance, and repair. GreenBox beganwith just two technicians, but today averages 60employees and has acquired four additionalHVAC companies. The business offers upfrontpricing for customers and always guarantees itswork. GreenBox recently expanded into a 38,000-square foot historic building in Lexington that hasbeen transformed into a state-of-the-art facilitywith energy efficient upgrades, locally sourcednatural materials, and advanced automation tech-nology.

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Award Winners to be Recognized at September 7th Awards Luncheon

Q: What services provided by a veterinarian aresubject to sales tax?A: All charges made by small animal veterinari-ans that come within the scope of professionalservices performed by veterinarians are subjectto sales tax.

Q: What veterinarian services are not subject tosales tax?A: Veterinarian services for equine, cattle, swine,sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, ratite birds, buf-falo, and cervids are not subject to sales tax.

MORE INFORMATION:Please note that the position of the KentuckyDepartment of Revenue continues to evolve onmany questions and issues. The website hostedby the Kentucky Department of Revenue atwww.taxanswers.ky.gov should be checked forthe most recent positions of the Department.Additionally, questions may be asked throughthe website.

LEGACYAWARD

NONPROFITAWARD

MINORITYBUSINESS AWARD

Avant Travel Agency111 Woodland Ave., Suite 110, 40502Phone: (859) 233-0000www.avanttravel.comFounded in 1987,Avant TravelAgency, Inc. hasbeen providingcomprehensivetravel services to both corporate and leisure trav-elers for more than 30 years. Started by SharonBetts, Melonie Graves, Connie Hyde, and Dar-lene Silvestri, Avant began as a small, yet full-service travel agency, focusing on the needs ofcorporate and business travelers. Today, Avantis the only locally-owned, continuously operatingtravel agency in the Lexington market and servescustomers from two brick-and-mortar office lo-cations in Lexington. Over the years, the agencyhas adapted to changes in the industry and isnow recognized as a leading resource for theplanning of high-end luxury and adventuretravel. Avant’s staff is comprised of seasonedtravel professionals who know the business in-side and out, utilizing a team approach that cap-italizes on its collective resources and extensivetravel experiences.

Posh Salon & Spa2573 Richmond Rd., Suite 240, 40509Phone: (859) 269-7674www.PoshSalonandSpa.comEstablished in 2002,Posh Salon and Spais the largest operat-ing salon and dayspa in the state ofKentucky. As a Redken Elite Salon, the staff atPosh is educated and trained by national Redkenartists. Its team now has five Redken color cer-tified artists and three Redken design certifiedartists. Posh offers services from head-to-toe, in-cluding pedicures, manicures, full body waxing,massages, hair color and styling, and muchmore. After 22 years of experience in the med-ical field, Dr. Amael Shalash purchased PoshSalon and Spa about five years ago, and sincethen, the business has experienced stronggrowth both in its workforce and annual rev-enue. In early 2016, Posh completed a full salonmakeover and upgrade to create a more modernlook and feel. Today, the salon offers 25 full run-ning stations, five manicure stations, five pedi-cure stations, three massage rooms, fourfacial/waxing rooms, and a microblading room.

Kentucky Refugee Ministries - Lexington1710 Alexandria Dr., Ste. 2, 40504Phone: (859) 226-5661www.kyrm.orgKentucky RefugeeMinistries - Lexing-ton (KRM) is dedi-cated to providingresettlement serv-ices to refugeesthrough faith-based and agency-based co-spon-sorship in order to promote self-sufficiency andsuccessful integration into the community. KRMhas been operational in Lexington since 1998,and in the last five years has resettled more than1,800 refugees in the area, including nationali-ties such as the Democratic Republic of Congo,Bhutan, Syria, Cuba, Ukraine, Afghanistan, andRwanda. Comprehensive services to refugees in-clude ESL and cultural orientation, employment,family and youth support, health and wellness,immigration and naturalization, and languageinterpretation and translation. KRM’s local suc-cess is due in large part to community involve-ment and support, and measured by the manyrefugees who have become self-sufficient.

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Ken Miller, Coffee News of the Bluegrass

ABOUT COFFEE NEWS OF THE BLUEGRASS:Dr. Ken Millerand his wife, Jill, run Coffee News of the Bluegrass, thefriendly little tan paper you see in restaurants, waiting rooms,libraries, and other places all over town, containing a fun mixof news, trivia, and humor. Dr. Miller said, “Coffee News isquickly becoming Lexington’s ‘house paper,’ because we arein so many locations. Unlike most other publications, adver-tising in Coffee News is business category-exclusive.”

ABOUT LIVING IN LEXINGTON: The Millers moved to Lexing-ton in 1990 for Ken to attend graduate school at UK, where heearned a Ph.D. He said, “We never left and will likely never leave,because Lexington is like no other place. We are within a shortdrive to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country!

ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: “Being an ambas-sador is a lot of fun,” said Dr. Miller. “When I’m making acall at a business, it’s almost inevitable that someone asks,“what do you do?” When I tell them that I’m the co-ownerof Coffee News, they usually smile and say something like ‘Isee that little paper everywhere’ or ‘I love Coffee News!’Quite honestly, it’s really heart-warming to see that we areactually touching people.”

HIS FAVORITE COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. EVENT:“Business Links are my absolute favorite,” he said. “They’refun, informal, and provide an easy way to learn about otherbusinesses.”

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

PHONE: (859) 806-3536 | drken@ilovecoffeenews.com | Web: www.ilovecoffeenews.com

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MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018 | GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA (1800 NEWTOWN PIKE)

Find New Leads, Enjoy a Day on the Links at Business on the Green

PRESENTED BYGet your golf clubs warmed up andready to go for the 2018 CommerceLexington Inc. Business on the Greenevent presented by Unified TrustCompany on Monday, August 27, atGriffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa(1800 Newtown Pike). Lunch beginsat 11:30 a.m. Tee time is 12:30 p.m.

REGISTER ON-LINE:Convenient on-line registration isavailable for the 2018 Business onthe Green. Scan the QR code withyour mobile device or visitwww.CommerceLexington.com. GOLD SPONSORS:

Ingersoll RandKentucky Utilities Co.

SIS, LLC

GOLF BALL SPONSOR:Windstream Communications

TEAM PHOTO SPONSOR:First Southern National Bank

PRACTICE GREEN SPONSOR:Precision Duplicating Solutions

GOLF CARTS PROVIDED BY:Dever, Inc.

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

Affinity TravelGold Shield Transportation

Independence Bank

PRINT SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging & Monster Color

BEER SPONSOR: Kentucky Eagle, Inc. BEVERAGE SPONSOR: The Double Cola Company

HOLE SPONSORS: ADCOLOR, INC. | ADEX International | Don Jacobs Honda/VW/BMW/Used Cars |Henderson Services | Ingersoll Rand | Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) | KentuckyUtilities Co. | Lynn Imaging & Monster Color | MCM CPAs & Advisors | McNee Solutions, LLC |MetroNet | PeopleReady | Servpro of Lexington | SIS, LLC | Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC | Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center | Unified Trust Company, N.A.

Alfalfa RestaurantRestaurantsMain Contact: Jeb Messer141 East Main StreetLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 253-0014www.alfalfarestaurant.com

Centerfire Systems Inc.Gun DealersMain Contact: Anne Swanson102 Fieldview DriveVersailles, KY 40383Phone: (859) 873-2352www.centerfiresystems.com

Cornerstone Industrial ServicesMaterial Handling EquipmentMain Contact: Kathy Ponder782 Bracht Piner RoadCrittenden, KY 41030Phone: (859) 363-1081www.cornerstoneindsales.com

CW Design, LLCLandscape ContractorsMain Contact: Christopher Burkhardt3600 Brookewind Way, Apt. 1206Lexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 327-9262

Darrell Ishmael Art StudiosArt Gallery, Dealers/ConsultantsMain Contact: Darrell Ishmael3725 Wembley LaneLexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 749-3898www.iamishmael.com

Forestbird PhotographyPhotographersMain Contact: Kathleen Palma3475 Greentree RoadLexington, KY 40517Phone: (770) 789-5742www.forestbirdphotos.com

Gill IndustriesManufacturersMain Contact: Carol Thoele110 Continental DriveRichmond, KY 40475Phone: (859) 626-4918www.gill-industries.com

Justice DentalDentistsMain Contact: Lucy MacGinnis535 Wellington Way #120Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 278-2931www.justicedental.com

Justice DentalDentistsMain Contact: Lucy MacGinnis3285 Blazer Parkway, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 543-0700www.justicedental.com

Kell AcademyEducation-Early Childhood-SpecialNeedsMain Contact: Lynn Kell Barr530 E. High StreetLexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 475-6120www.kellacademy.com

Kendra Scott JewelryRetailersMain Contact: Samantha Elder120 Summit at Fritz Farm, Ste. 150 Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (859) 475-1880www.kendrascott.com

Mary T. Layton LLCRealtorsMain Contact: Mary Layton3988 Mooncoin WayLexington, KY 40515Phone: (859) 661-5103www.marylayton.com

Patient Choice Ultrasound andThermographyHealthcareMain Contact: Kim Davis152 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 120Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 554-7360http://patientchoiceultrasound.com

Quality Cash RegisterPoint of Sale EquipmentMain Contact: Vanessa Campbell301 United Court, Suite 8Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 225-2301www.qcrpos.com

Revive MinistriesCounselingMain Contact: Todd Johns185 Elm Tree LaneLexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 881-4505www.revivelifehouse.org

SC Corporate CleaningCleaning Services Commercial & In-dustrialMain Contact: Scott Cornelius253 Preakness DriveLexington, KY 40516Phone: (859) 312-5713

Shine Pilates StudioPilatesMain Contact: Lucie Becus606 Euclid Avenue, #3Lexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 353-3377http://shinepilatesstudio.com

StaplesSpecialty StoresMain Contact: James McConnell2081 Harrodsburg RoadLexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 277-2228www.staples.com

StaplesSpecialty StoresMain Contact: Rob Pitsiladis2321 Sir Barton Way, Suite 140Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 312-5654www.staples.com

Wildcat Used CarsAuto Dealers-UsedMain Contact: Kevin Sexton4469 S. Hwy. 27 Somerset, KY 42501Phone: (606) 451-0737www.wildcatusedcars.com

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NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 18 THROUGH JULY 19, 2018

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AMR Management Services has beenreaccredited by AMC Institute (AMCI), the globaltrade association representing the associationmanagement industry. Among the 500-plusassociation management companies worldwide,only 81 have achieved AMC InstituteAccreditation, demonstrating the commitmentand the ability to deliver the highest level ofprofessional management services toassociation and not-for-profit clients.

Architectural Kitchens & Baths welcomed JessicaMandt to its design team, joiningowner/architect Brent Richards, Linda Bratton,Melanie Flynn, and Gwen Fowler.

BB&T has named Laura Boison as marketpresident based at the bank’s Lexington mainoffice on West Vine Street.

Central Bank & Trust Co. recently announced thefollowing promotions: Kyle Hamilton totechnology services officer; Joanna Gwinn-Estillto commercial lines CSR supervisor; and PaulThornsberry to director of commercial lending.

Dean Dorton announced the additions ofMaddie Schueler to its tax team in Louisville andKatie Hunt to the marketing team in the firm’sLexington office.

First Security Bank named Rick Davies asmortgage loan officer, working in the Ruccio WayBanking Center.

Keller Williams Greater Lexington announcedseveral new agents, including Jim Murphy, KimCarmickle, Cherise Wilson, Taylor Fleming,Joshua Warren, and Brian Thompson.

Dr. Kristin Williams has been named chancellorof the Kentucky Community and TechnicalCollege System (KCTCS). Williams has served aspresident of Henderson Community College,interim president of Hazard Community andTechnical College, chief academic officer atHopkinsville Community College, and vicepresident at Santa Fe Community College inGainesville, Florida.

KVC Health Systems recently named ElizabethCroney, LCSW, as its first executive vice presidentof clinical advancement at KVC BehavioralHealthCare Kentucky, Inc., expanding herresponsibilities to help develop and advanceKVC’s spectrum of services for children andfamilies across the nation. In addition, GinaKlyachkin, LCSW, LICSW, has been appointed aspresident of KVC Behavioral HealthCareKentucky, Inc., and Jarrod Dungan, BA, willassume the role of vice president of operations.

Lucy Houp, marketing coordinator with NAIIsaac Commercial Properties, celebrated 20 yearsof service with the firm.

Sayre Christian Village announced its nomineesfor LeadingAge Kentucky’s Annual Awardprogram. Award winners will be announced at anawards luncheon in September. Nominationswere submitted by co-workers, managers andpeers. Nominees include: Millie Johnson (CaringHands Award), Housekeeping Lead – SayreHealthcare Center; Meta Evans (SupportiveServices Award), Receptionist – FriendshipTowers, and Terry Bidiwala (Supportive ServicesAward), Marketing Assistant – FriendshipTowers; Tyler Greene (Spiritual Care Award),Campus Chaplain – Sayre Christian Village;James Smith (Caring Heart Award), PurchasingManager – Sayre Healthcare Center, and LeeAnnPeach (Caring Heart Award), Property Manager– Forest View; and Joe Drumm (CommunityLiving Award), Community Director – Friendship,Baunta & Forest View.

Stites & Harbison PLLC recently expanded itsConstruction Service Group with the addition ofattorneys Megan George and Aaron Klein.Additionally, attorney Marshall Hixson waselected president of Fayette County BarAssociation and will serve a one-year term.

Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PPLC attorneyL. Scott Miller is one of a select group of 55professionals from across the state selected forthe Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018. Theprogram runs from June through December andenables class members to meet with Kentuckyleaders, explore opportunities and resources,and gain insight into complex issues facing theCommonwealth. Additionally, the firm welcomedassociates Jessica R. Stigall and Donald C.Morgan to its Employment Law and EducationLaw practice groups.

Traditional Bank announced the followingpromotions: Dana Adamson to senior vicepresident; F.W. “Buddy” Schneider III to seniorvice president; and Chas Sargent to assistantvice president. The bank also welcomed KristynDisponette as director of advertising.

Transylvania University has named MeganMoloney as the institution’s vice president formarketing and communications.

Transylvania University recently received anational award for outstanding efforts to preventsexual assaults. The Campus PreventionNetwork recognized the university with a 2018Prevention Excellence Award at the annual CPNSummit in New Orleans. Transylvania was oneof five institutions across the nation to receivethe recognition.

On The Move/Name Changes:The Child Care Council of Kentucky has movedto a new location at 2501 Sandersville Road,Suite D, Lexington, KY 40511.

Doc Lane’s Veterinary Pharmacy has moved to101 Venture Ct., Suite 125, Lexington, KY 40511.

The Lane Report has moved its offices to 601 W.Short Street, Lexington, KY 40508.

MakeTime has been acquired and is now calledXometry. Its address and contact information re-main the same.

SUBMIT PERSONNEL NEWS:Submit your company’s awards, personnel changes,additions, or promotions for Business Focus tomturner@CommerceLexington.com. Informationis published in the order received & as space permits.

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AUGUST 2018:Business Link hosted and sponsored by Lexmark International,Inc. (740 W. New Circle Road), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

Leadership Lexington presented by Lexus of Lexington: GetAcquainted Reception hosted by Keeneland, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Leadership Lexington presented by Lexus of Lexington:Orientation Retreat at Lake Cumberland 4-H Education Center.

SPOTLIGHT Series presented by Fifth Third Bank, 8:00 - 9:30a.m. at UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A (1000 S. Limestone).

- SEE PAGE 7

Leadership Central Kentucky presented by LG&E and KUEnergy: Orientation Day Session at Madison County.

Business on the Green presented by Unified Trust Company atGriffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa (1800 Newtown Pike),Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Tee time at 12:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 13

5 Across pitch contest begins at 5:00 p.m. at Awesome Inc.(348 E. Main Street). More info on-line at www.5across.org.

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SEPTEMBER 2018:Commerce Lexington Inc. offices closed in observance of theLabor Day holiday.

Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented byForcht Bank, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Hilton LexingtonDowntown (369 W. Vine Street). - SEE PAGE 10

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

Fall Opportunity Exchange presented and hosted by RepublicBank (333 W. Vine Street), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 5

International trip to Chile & Argentina. A few seats remain forthis travel opportunity.

New Member Luncheon presented by WindstreamCommunications, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at CommerceLexington’s first floor conference room.

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