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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Register Now for 2020 LeadershipVisit to Austin, Texas!

UK Gatton College Hosts NextBusiness Link on October 22

SPOTLIGHT Series Features Panelof Bourbon Book Authors

Recap of TEE IT UP! Golf Event

BUSINESS FOCUSOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. | OCTOBER 2019 | VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE X

Learn More About the Commonwealth We Call Home!

Join Us On TheKentucky Regional Tourto Northern KYNovember 7-8

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Business Focus is published once a month fora total of 12 issues per year by Commerce Lex-ington Inc., 330 East Main Street, Suite 100, Lex-ington, KY 40507. Phone: (859) 226-1600.

2019 Chair of the Board:Jeff Koonce, Market PresidentWesBanco Bank

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

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Subscriptions are available for $12 and are in-cluded as a direct benefit of Commerce Lexing-ton Inc. membership. Business Focus (USPS012-337) periodical postage paid at Lexington,Kentucky.

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Personnel UpdatesSubmit your company’s awards and mile-stones or personnel changes and additions tomturner@CommerceLexington.com. Person-nel news might include promotions, additions,awards and milestones, recognitions and cer-tifications and/or appointments. Informationis published only as space permits.

On the Cover:Photo of the Covington, Kentucky waterfrontfrom www.covingtonky.gov.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:Faneuil to Create 450 Jobs With Lexington Call CenterCLX Hosts U.S. Department of Commerce DelegationSecat Celebrates 20 Years in LexingtonCLX E.D. Team Attends TrustBelt ConferenceSTAT: Lexington Top 10 for NIH Awards & Funding

EVENTS:Ky. Regional Tour to Explore Northern KY/Cincinnati@330: Learn the “Knows” and “No’s” of Social MediaUK Gatton College Hosts Business Link on Oct. 22Leadership Visit Heads to Austin, Texas in 2020SPOTLIGHT Features Panel of Bourbon Book AuthorsRecap & Photos from 2019 TEE IT UP! Golf Scramble

CONNECT:BOAB Enrollment Event Slated for November 6thLeadership Central KY Begins 20th Year of ProgramNew Leadership Lexington Youth Program UnderwayLeadership Lexington Explores City’s Rich HistoryAMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Alex Bell, TravelHostWelcome New Commerce Lexington Inc. MembersMember Personnel Announcements & Awards

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Commerce Lexington Inc. Hires New ControllerCommerce Lexington Inc. recently named Angie Milton asits new controller. Angie is a Lexington native and a graduateof the University of Kentucky. She previously worked at dor-makaba USA and brings over 20 years of accounting experi-ence to the Commerce Lexington Inc. team. She will beresponsible for preparing financial statements for the organ-ization, assembling the budget, coordinating the annualaudit and Form 990 review, and managing staff payroll andhealth insurance. Contact Angie Milton at (859) 226-1613 oramilton@commercelexington.com. ANGIE MILTON

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

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

Commerce Lexington Inc.Hosts Delegation From U.S.Department of Commerce

Faneuil to Create 450 Jobs With Customer Service Call Center in LexingtonKentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced Faneuil Inc., a national

customer service outsourcing company, plans to establish a new callcenter in Lexington, creating 450 full-time jobs over the next two-and-a-half years. Company leaders plan to lease a building at 1500 AristidesBoulevard in Lexington. They aim to steadily increase recruiting to em-ploy approximately 200 people this year, potentially growing to 450 bythe close of 2021.

“Commerce Lexington Inc. is excited to welcome Faneuil to our com-munity as a new corporate citizen,” said Bob Quick, president and CEOof Commerce Lexington Inc.. “Lexington’s strong business and profes-sional services industry and low cost of doing business were key com-ponents to Faneuil’s decision to locate in our city. We look forward tobuilding our relationship with Faneuil as they establish operations inLexington.”

Peter Zeihan addresses delegates at the fifth annual TrustBelt Corporates& Consultants Forum in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Bobby Pereira)

In mid-September, Commerce Lexington Inc. hosted adelegation of commercial officers from different U.S. Em-bassies in Asia, along with U.S. Department of Com-merce officials, to discuss and strengthen our ties withTaiwan, India, and Indonesia through exports and foreigndirect investment. We are excited to continue to build onthis partnership with our federal officials.

Secat Celebrates 20 Years in LexingtonIn late August, Secat celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lexington. Secatis a metallurgical research laboratory specializing in aluminum technology.They assist companies with materials testing, failure analysis, alloy devel-opment, and the enhancement of processes and properties. Secat alsoprovides services related to new product development, energy assess-ment, and marketing and business analysis. They are a public-private part-nership organization with people from academia and the private sectorsitting on their board and working with their organization. Congratulationson 20 years in Lexington!

CLX Economic Development Team Attends TrustBelt ConferenceIn August, the Commerce Lexington Inc. Economic Development teamattended the TrustBelt conference in Louisville. TrustBelt is the onlyevent of its kind focused exclusively on the redevelopment of the formerU.S. Rust Belt. This conference brings together corporations, site selec-tion consultants, and economic development agencies. It gives ourteam the opportunity for professional development and networking withconsultants and decision makers.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STAT OF THE MONTH | Lexington Among Top 10 for NIH Awards, FundingEvery year, the National Institutes of Health

(NIH), the largest public funder of biomedical re-search in the world at $32 billion annually, pub-lishes a catalog of their investments on theDepartment of Health and Human Services’ Re-search Portfolio Online Reporting Tools. NIHfunding leads to medical breakthroughs that helppeople live longer and healthier lives. It also fuelseconomic development through financing tech-nology-driven, small businesses with innovativeproducts and services that create jobs and furtherinvestment.

According to NIH data, Lexingtonranks as a top-10 mid-sized metro forNIH awards & total funding per capita.

Out of the 261 metros that received NIH sup-port, Lexington ranks 23rd with six awards and25th with $2,671,280 per 10,000 people. Amongmid-sized metros with populations from 500,000to three million, Lexington ranks fourth in awardsand eighth in funding per 10,000 people, despitebeing the smallest member of the cohort. In total,the Lexington metro received 315 NIH awardsand $138,024,223 in support, ranking the metro

22nd and 21st respectively out of 86 mid-sizedmetros.

For more economic information about Lex-ington, visit the Commerce Lexington Eco-nomic Development blog on-line athttp://news.locateinlexington.com.

By The Numbers:In 2019, Commerce Lexington’s Eco-nomic Development Division has re-sponded to calls from:

New Business: 61 new prospects inter-ested in finding a new location or ex-panding.Existing Clients & Local Entrepreneur-ial Companies: 31 companies with po-tential expansions.Client Visits: 22Existing Business Visits: 116

You are invited to joinCommerce Lexington Inc. forthe 11th annual Kentucky Re-gional Tour presented by UKHealthCare on November 7-8, 2019 to the Northern Ken-tucky/Cincinnati region. Thedelegation will be staying atthe Hotel Covington in theheart of Covington’s down-town core and a short walkfrom Braxton Brewery, MainStrasse and the riverfront.

During the two-day visit,more than 50 Lexington areabusiness, community, education and governmentleaders will act as ambassadors on behalf of theCentral Kentucky region. Since 2009, the goal of thistrip has been for Lexington leaders to engage withtheir peers in other parts of the Commonwealth, andhear about the region’s success stories in key policyareas, learn about common issues and challenges,discover collaboration opportunities, and build re-lationships with attendees and others in the regionwe’re visiting.

This year’s agenda includes a variety of stops tohighlight and learn more about the following:

Downtown Covington’s Revitalization •The Region’s Economic Development Strategy•and Logistics EconomyLocal and State Elected Officials•Unique Substance Abuse Recovery and Re-•entry ProgramsNorthern Kentucky University’s Health Innova-•tion Focus and Partnership with the Universityof Kentucky Medical SchoolTourism Hot Spots along the “B-Line” Bourbon•Trail University of Cincinnati’s Innovation Hub •Reds President and Regional Businessman Phil•CastelliniGreat American Ball Park for Batting Practice.•

TO REGISTER:The cost to participate in this two-day bus tour toNorthern Kentucky is $699 per person, which in-cludes accommodations, and meals as outlined onthe agenda. For more information or to register,visit www.commercelexington.com/kentucky-re-gional-tour.html.

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2019 Kentucky Regional Tour to Explore Northern KY & Cincinnati AreaPRESENTED BY

RECEPTION & DINNER SPONSOR:Community Trust Bank

LUNCHEON SPONSOR:Kentucky Bank

BREAKFAST SPONSOR:Central Bank & Trust Co.

GOLD SPONSOR:C-Forward

Equity Solutions Group LLCLexidan Foods

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7-8, 2019

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed bysocial media? Do you avoid italtogether? Or is your business utilizingit, but not seeing the results you'd like?

It is estimated that in 2019 there willbe 2.77 billion social media users.Although that number is massive, it isnot necessarily shocking. As more andmore businesses grow, they arebecoming more digitally engaged. So,the fact of the matter is, if your businessis not on social media, you're missinga great opportunity to tell yourbusiness’ story to your audience.

During the next Commerce Lexington Inc.@330 Series event presented by DistilleryHeights on Tuesday, November 12, from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. at Commerce Lexington’s first floorconference room, Mackenzie Davis from WiserStrategies, a local public relations andcommunications firm, will help attendeesunderstand the “knows” and “no’s” of usingsocial media and the importance of beingstrategic to make the most of your social mediaaccounts.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:As creative services and PR coordinator for WiserStrategies, Mackenzie Davis develops plans, man-ages graphic and web design projects, and cre-

ates and distributes communicationmaterials. She currently manages socialmedia for multiple professional serv-ices clients and previously orchestratedsocial media recruitment for astatewide focus group project. For-merly, Mackenzie was a public affairsintern for the U.S. Army Cadet Com-mand at Fort Knox, where she managedall social media and produced digitalcontent. The thing she likes most aboutPR is its ability to combine businessstrategy with creativity and storytelling.

@330 EVENT FORMAT:The @330 events feature a topical presentationfrom 3:30-4:30 p.m. that is relevant to the successof entrepreneurs, business owners and businessprofessionals. Networking time follows this pres-entation, allowing participants to make betterconnections and form better relationships withother business professionals in attendance, andlearn valuable networking tips.

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.

PRESENTED BY

SPONSORS:APB Consulting Solutions

Embassy Suites Lexington GreenImpressions Marketing and Events

TravelHost of the Bluegrass

@330 Series: Make the Most of Your Social Media AccountsLearn the “Knows” and “No’s” of Using Social Media Effectively for Business

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 | 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. (330 E. MAIN ST. - FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM)

MACKENZIEDAVIS

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Business Link net-working event enables you to connect to col-leagues and other business professionals who canhelp build your client base. For more than 90years, the UK Gatton College of Business and Eco-nomics has been at the forefront of preparing stu-dents for careers in the business world throughoutour state and nation. As you enjoy the next Busi-ness Link on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4:30-6:30p.m., you’ll also be able to explore the great thingsgoing on at the UK Gatton College and ways to be-come more involved in assisting our future work-force. For the event, you’ll enter the Gatton Collegebuilding from the entrance on AdministrationDrive.

TO REGISTER:The cost to attend the Business Link event is $5for Commerce Lexington members, $10 for non-members (payable at the door). Members of Lex-ington Forum can also attend for CLX memberrate of $5 per person. You can also pre-register forBusiness Link events on-line at www.Com-merceLexington.com. If registering online, pickup your beverage ticket at the registration table.PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVENFOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONS.

EXHIBIT SPACE:Exhibit space is available at this event. Contact LizBennett at lbennett@commercelexington.com orreserve online at www.commercelexington.com.

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UK Gatton College of Business & Economics Hosts Next Business Link

SPONSORED BY

UK Markey CancerFoundation Spotlightedat Next Business LinkThe next Business Link event on Tuesday, Oc-tober 22, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the UK GattonCollege will feature the UK Markey CancerFoundation as the nonprofit spotlight organi-zation. Since it’s establishment in 1978, the UKMarkey Cancer Foundation has been recog-nized as a forerunner in championing cancerresearch in Kentucky through direct support ofthe Markey Cancer Center. The Foundationworks with researchers across a broad spec-trum of cancer research fields to find and fundthe best research and create better outcomesfor patient treatments and care. Find out moreon-line at https://ukmarkey.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 | 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY GATTON COLLEGE (550 SOUTH LIMESTONE)

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PRESENTED BY

Austin 2020

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Commerce Lexington Inc. is pleased to an-nounce that the 2020 Leadership Visit presentedby Central Bank & Trust Co. will take Central Ken-tucky leaders to Austin, Texas, May 11-13, 2020.Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,”Austin’s ability to ‘Keep it Weird’ has created a cul-ture of innovation and creativity that is prevalentacross the region.

Like Lexington, Austin boasts an educatedworkforce, a thriving economy and favorable busi-ness climate, excellent schools, scenic landscapes,a top-notch research university, and an overall ex-cellent quality of life. While the equine industry,Bourbon, and an attractive food scene have givenLexington an international flavor all its own,Austin’s international presence continues to growthanks to events like SXSW and Austin City Lim-its.

The Austin region has developed a diverse en-trepreneurial ecosystem that is home to entrepre-neurs, startups, growing companies, and techindustry giants like Dell, Advanced Micro Devices,Intel, 3M, IBM, Samsung, NXP Semiconductors,and National Instruments. The city known for“weird” is wired as well, as Google Fiber and AT&Tdeploy Gigabit-speed internet throughout thearea.

As an attractive place to live and work, Austinhas been experiencing rapid population growthover the last decade and more recently has beenadding about 100 people per day. That growth hascreated challenges with infrastructure, transporta-tion and traffic congestion, rising housing costs,and a lack of land for development.

While in Austin, we’ll take a closer look at thearea’s innovation ecosystem, the effectiveness ofits regional economic development plan throughOpportunity Austin, talent retention and attrac-tion, efforts to identify and engage more emergingleaders, and initiatives that are addressing the dis-parity and inequity wealth gap between communi-ties.

HOW TO REGISTER:Registration is open now for the 2020 Leader-ship Visit to Austin, Texas. For our accommo-dations, the group will be staying at thephenomenal Four Seasons Hotel Austin, whichsits on the banks of Lady Bird Lake just stepsfrom the city’s central business and entertain-ment districts. For registration information,visit www.commercelexington.com/austin-2020.html.

2020 Leadership Visit Heads to Austin, Texas, May 11-13 | Register Now!

TEXT ALERT/WIFI SPONSOR:Hanna Resource Group

CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:Friends of Coal

NAME BADGE SPONSOR:Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP

BANK DINNER SPONSORS:Central Bank & Trust Co.

PNC BankWesBanco Bank

What to Know About Austin, Texas!

44.8%of adults have at leasta bachelor’s degree.

Top 10for patent activity.

$73,800Median household

income.

50colleges & universitieswithin 100-mile radius.

1stamong the 50 largestU.S. metros based onnet migration as a % of

total population.

#1Best Place to Live -U.S. News & World

Report, 2019.

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\\\ CONNECT: SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE

Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizesthat business owners and business pro-fessionals live busy lives. That’s why wehave so many different ways to keep con-nected to the events, programs, andservices that help you succeed. Socialmedia is an effective way to promoteyour company or organization and en-gage your customers. Here are some ofthe places you can keep up with Com-merce Lexington Inc. on social media.Commerce Lexington Inc. members arepermitted to post items about their busi-ness to our social media channels. Re-view the list on this page to see whereyou would like to connect.

www.instagram.com/CommerceLex

www.facebook.com/groups/CommerceLexington

www.facebook.com/LocateInLexwww.facebook.com/clmbd

Commerce Lexington Inc. has more than3,600 members on its Facebook group page.You can also follow www.facebook.com/Lo-cateInLex for news on expansions and relo-cations, as well as our Minority BusinessDevelopment division.

www.twitter.com/CommerceLex &www.twitter.com/LocateInLex

Join the more than 11,600 people who followCommerce Lexington Inc. on Twitter for thelatest news as it happens.

www.youtube.com/commlexingtonkyThere are over 293 video clips and full eventsposted here.

www.linkedin.com/company/commerce-lexington

www.linkedin.com/groups/3937103If you’re on LinkedIn, you can join the 1,200-plus people in our LinkedIn group and postyour own business-related items.

www.commercelexington.com/clx-bloghttp://news.locateinlexington.com

Stay up-to-date on Commerce Lexington Inc.news, policy decisions, and legislative activityon our Blog, and learn more about Lexing-ton’s demographics and other key economicstatistics.

Stay Connected & Interact: Commerce Lexington Inc. Social Media Guide

It’s safe to say that the bourbon in-dustry has become an integral part ofKentucky’s economy. In conjunctionwith the Kentucky Book Festival, Com-merce Lexington’s next SPOTLIGHTSeries event presented by WealthSouthon Friday, November 15, from 8:00 -10:00 a.m. at the Venues of the GrandReserve (903 Manchester Street) willfeature three authors of books aboutbourbon.

The authors - Brian F. Haara, LindaRuffenach, and Blair Thomas Hess -will offer their unique perspectives on this specialspirit: from tasting it, to traveling for it, to writingabout it. They'll discuss bourbon's implications cul-turally, socially, and economically in the Bluegrassand beyond. Guests will sample amazing recipesfrom Ruffenach’s How to Be a Bourdon Badassbook. Gathan Borden of VisitLex will serve as mod-erator.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Brian F. Haara is a Louisville attorney who founda way to combine his passions for law, bourbon,and history. Discovery of the interplay betweenbourbon, law, and history led Brian to blogging asSipp'n Corn®, which quickly developed intomedia credentials, collaboration with retailers toselect private barrels, and ultimately to his firstbook, Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law ShapedAmerica.

Linda Ruffenach is a businesswoman, entrepre-neur, and the founder of Whisky Chicks. She be-lieves that sharing a glass of bourbon and learningabout America’s native spirit are great common de-nominators to bring people together. Ruffenachtakes pride in creating experiences that make learn-ing about Kentucky bourbon approachable, fun,and informative. Her sense of community andcommitment to paying it forward drive her to em-power others to bring out their inner badass.

Blair Thomas Hess is a born-and-bred Kentuckianwho resides in Frankfort with her daughter and herpicture-taking, bourbon-collecting husband. Co-au-thor Cameron M. Ludwick is a bookworm, trivianerd, and former band geek who still relies on thesurvival skills she learned at Girl Scout camp tocope with nature. A Kentucky native, she now hasbigger hair and lives in Texas. Together, these long-time friends travel across Kentucky exploring itsvarious wonders and uncovering its best-kept se-crets, sharing their secrets in the My Old KentuckyRoad Trip books.

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

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Next SPOTLIGHT Series Features Bourbon Book Author PanelThis Event Held in Conjunction With the Kentucky Book Festival in November

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 | 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. | VENUES OF THE GRAND RESERVE (903 MANCHESTER ST.)

PRESENTED BY

GOLD SPONSORS:Kentucky Utilities Co.

WUKY 91.3 FM

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS:Al Torstrick Insurance Agency

Hurst Office SuppliersMelia Realty Group

Precision Duplicating SolutionsSYNERGY Home LLC

BRIAN F. HAARA LINDARUFFENACH

BLAIR THOMASHESS

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Golfers, Sponsors Enjoy Great Day of Networking on the Links at TEE IT UP!Commerce Lexington Inc. members enjoyed a great day of networking on the links during theTEE IT UP! Golf Scramble on September 16 at the University Club of Kentucky. Thank you tothe many golfers and sponsors who participated and made it a wonderful event.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP TEE IT UP! TEAMS:1. Trane/Ingersoll Rand: Randy Murphy, Don Wells, Mark Bishop, and Kevin Davies.2. Geico: David Saab, Nathaniel McCracken, Ben Manning, and Brent Peterson.3. COIT: Scott Ducker, Greg Laswell, Chris Morgan, and J.B. Faulconer.

SPONSORED BY

GOLD SPONSORS:Kentucky Utilities Co.Unified Trust Co.

TEAM PHOTO SPONSOR:SouthEast Printing & Mailing Service

PRACTICE GREEN SPONSOR:Precision Duplicating Solutions

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

Affinity Travel and EventsFazoli’s

Melia Realty Group

PRINT SPONSOR:Lynn Imaging & Monster Color

BEVERAGE SPONSOR:Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

HOLE SPONSORS:COIT Cleaning and Restoration

of LexingtonKentucky Bank

Kentucky Utilities Co.Lexington Marriott City CenterLynn Imaging & Monster Color

MCM CPAs & AdvisorsServpro of North and South Lexington

Unified Trust Co.

Photos by Mark Turner, CLX Staff.

Tee It Up! Winning Team from Trane/Ingersoll Rand.

If you've ever needed advice or guidance as abusiness owner and didn't know where to turn, Com-merce Lexington Inc. has a valuable, no cost solutionfor you. Various groups called the Business Owners’Advisory Boards (BOAB) meet monthly to assist inproblem-solving through discussion with other busi-ness owners to help in analyzing current or future di-rection, and also provide an avenue for personalgrowth.

If you're interested in the Business Owners’ Advi-sory Board through Commerce Lexington Inc., nowis your opportunity to learn more about the programand to become active in one of the groups. In thispresent business environment, business ownersneed to know that a support structure exists to helpthem. An "ENROLLMENT EVENT” will be held onWednesday, November 6, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., atCommerce Lexington’s first floor conference room.

Group placements are made in May and Decem-ber only. Enrollment events allow potential groupmembers to meet existing participants and ask ques-tions, learn more about BOAB and sign up to be-come part of the program. In order to qualify forBOAB, you must have been in business for at leasttwo years, be the owner or co‐owner of a businessand currently generate revenue for your business. Ifqualifications are met, applicants will be placed in agroup that best suits their schedule and businesstype and avoids any conflict with direct competitors.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. | COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC.’S FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

Business Owners’ Advisory Boards Enrolling New Group MembersSmall Business Owners Invited to Attend Enrollment Event on November 6th

Groups Helping SmallBusinesses SucceedAlthough interaction with fellow Commerce Lex-ington Inc. members is always good for busi-ness - BOAB is not designed as a networking orleads group. Each board is made up of eightbusiness owners with similar concerns, but whoare NOT in direct competition with each other.There is NO CHARGE to participate in this pro-gram, which is open only to Commerce Lexing-ton members. Board members commit tomeeting on a monthly basis for two to threehours per meeting, and each group sets its ownagenda. The boards offer encouragement andsound business advice for tackling the day-to-day challenges faced by business owners. Meet-ings are structured to include speakers onvarious business topics, guidance on goal set-ting, marketing planning, as well as assistingwith your individual business issues.

RSVP FOR THIS ENROLLMENT EVENT:To RSVP, e-mail to Liz Bennett at lbennett@CommerceLexington.com or visitwww.CommerceLexington.com. There is no charge to attend this Commerce LexingtonInc. MEMBERS’ ONLY informational event.

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///CONNECT: LEADERSHIP CENTRAL KENTUCKY

Leadership Central KY Begins 20th Year of Exploring Eight-County RegionEXCERPTS OF ARTICLE BY TOM WILMES, BUSINESS LEXINGTON | FULL ARTICLE AT www.leadershipcentralkentucky.com

Leadership Lexington Youth Begins 2019-20 Program With Orientation

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SILVER SPONSORS:Ale-8-One

Kentucky Bank

ORIENTATION SPONSOR:Life Adventure Sponsor

BRONZE SPONSOR:Toyota Motor Manufacturing,

Kentucky, Inc.

The Leadership Central Kentucky program kickedoff its 20th year in August with a two-day retreat heldin Woodford County. The 2019–2020 class is com-prised of 25 emerging leaders who work in a varietyof disciplines and roles, and are from throughout theeight-county region - Bourbon, Clark, Fayette,Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodfordcounties - that is the focus of the program. The classwill visit each of the counties over the course of theprogram during day-long excursions to learn aboutkey industries, meet with local leaders, and contributeto an ongoing discussion about opportunities andchallenges within Central Kentucky.

During the two-day retreat, the class participatedin leadership challenges and team-building exercises;discussed various aspects of leadership and of per-sonality styles and conflict resolution; as well as whatis meant by “regionalism.” The group also enjoyed anevening out with a banquet hosted at Versailles Brew-

ing Co., along with stops at Spotz Gelato, Mrs. RogersPopcorn and Sweets Shoppe, Amsden Bourbon Bar,and Rolling Oven pizzeria in Versailles’ historic down-town district.

Working with horses at the Life Adventure Center,as well as an introduction to the enneagram systemof core personality types, were both new features ofthe program introduced this year. Both activitiesprompted enthusiastic and engaging discussionamong participants.

Dr. Virgil Grant, who has facilitated the retreat forseveral years, said the equine experience and the en-neagram assessment offered non-conventional op-portunities for participants to learn more aboutthemselves and others. “This is the unique character-istic of Leadership Central Kentucky,” he said. “Eachclass gets its own tailored experience due to the eightcounties involved.”

Recap by Charles Wilson, TatesCreek High SchoolThe first meeting for the Lexing-

ton Leadership Youth Programwas on September 4, and followingthis initial meeting, I believe thiswill be an amazing experience forall of the students. We began theday with an icebreaker game. Thisactivity allowed us to find connec-tions as we found people who hadcompleted certain activities on our bingo grid. As wefinished the game, we met our groups for the first time.

Very few of us knew what to expect as the UK ROTCentered the room. I will admit, I was a little worried thatwe were going to have to run and do sit ups. It provedto be an engaging experience to help us in team-build-ing. Following this activity, we had lunch. This gave us

more time to meet with the steer-ing committee members. We arelucky to have a group leaders whofind it valuable to help with theyouth program.

Next, Grace Gorrell conducteda mini UK leadership class. Wetook the color personality test.This was interesting to see whohad similar colors. Finally, wepicked our group names. There

were a lot of funny choices from Dance Moms to W.H.O.(we hate oranges). I believe this activity really helped thegroups to mingle and get to know each other better.

After the initial morning activity, we quickly began tobond and become a team. Overall, the orientation en-gaged and encouraged us that the year ahead will be fullof valuable experiences.

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\\\ AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Alex Bell, General Manager, TravelHost of the Bluegrass

ABOUT ALEX BELL: A native of Birmingham, Alabama, AlexBell has lived in Lexington for about five years and is currentlythe general manager of TravelHost of the Bluegrass, the num-ber one tourism publication in the region. She said, “I lovethat I get to help business owners and see their businessgrow, along with sharing with visitors the things, places andpeople that make the Bluegrass great!

ABOUT LEXINGTON: Alex actually visited Lexington whenshe was thirteen years old as a tourist, because she grew upriding horses and wanted to come visit Kentucky's horsefarms. She said, “The Bluegrass pulled me in when I was

young, and I always new I would be back. I moved here sev-eral years after college, and one of my first jobs was workingon a local horse farm.”

ABOUT SERVING AS AN AMBASSADOR: “I have enjoyedseeing our community grow, meeting business owners andbeing a resource to those around me,” added Alex. “Throughthe ambassador program, I have made some amazing con-nections and feel that I have grown as a leader and businesswoman as well. It's great to surround yourself with peoplewho are successful and want to see you succeed as well.”

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

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Discovering our city’s rich history and learning to bethoughtful and valuable citizens were the objectives ofLeadership Lexington’s first day session for the 2019-20program. To start the day, we welcomed Tyler Scott, Lex-ington Mayor Linda Gorton’s Chief of Staff, who pro-vided a rundown of the mayor’s key priorities for the Cityof Lexington, which include growing our workforce, de-veloping and supporting agriculture, making the TownBranch Commons a reality, and addressing the addic-tion epidemic. The class then had the opportunity to hear from Jason

Cummins, who currently serves as the Executive Asso-ciate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Experienceat the University of Kentucky. Jason emphasized to classmembers the importance of “owning your outcome” –being deliberate in developing your vision for your life.Jason’s focus on the need to impact others in order tobe successful left class members with a challenge:“When you come into this world, you cry while the restof the world rejoices. Live your life so that, when youleave this world, everyone cries while you rejoice.”

From Commerce Lexington, the group traveled tothe Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden to hear fromformer class members, David Cozart and Michael Kun-joo, about their class projects and tips to excel.

Then, it was on to the Lexington Public Library tohear from Heather Dieffenbach, the Director, and FosterOckerman, Jr., President and Chief Historian of the Lex-ington History Museum. As an added bonus, eachclass member received a copy of Foster’s book, “His-torical Lexington: Heart of the Bluegrass.” Mr. Ocker-man emphasized the importance of history, stating “if

you don’t know how you got there, you cannot make aninformed decision.”

One of the highlights of the day was our historicalbus tour of Lexington’s East End. Yvonne Giles, a localhistorian, led the tour, sharing with us her extensiveknowledge of the East End and its vibrant history.

The day ended at VisitLex, where class membersspoke with Julie Schickel, the organization’s Visitor Cen-ter Manager. Ms. Schickel and her team are taking greatstrides toward making Lexington a destination city andincreasing and developing the tourism industry here.

Leadership Lexington’s first day session set a solidframework for the rest of the year, allowing us to lookback on our city’s history and where we’ve been, yet alsogiving us a glimpse into the future and all that is tocome for Lexington.

Past class members Michael Kunjoo and David Cozarttalk about the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden.(Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia).

Active Medical LLCMedical Supplies/EquipmentMain Contact: Josh Hill3470 Blazer Parkway, Ste. 350 Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 421-1195

Bluegrass Media & MarketingAdvertising-OtherMain Contact: Lara Fannin4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr., Ste. 150, #287Lexington, KY 40517Phone: (606) 356-0950www.bluegrassmediamarketing.com

BridgeTrust Title GroupTitle CompaniesMain Contact: Valerie Coslett200 W. Vine St., Ste. 300Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 963-3697www.bridgetrusttitle.com

Bru Burger BarRestaurantsMain Contact: Shannon Bailey3010 Lakecrest CircleLexington, KY 40513Phone: (859) 305-0082www.bruburgerbar.com

Central Equipment Co.Farm EquipmentMain Contact: Jason Huber791 Red Mile RoadLexington, KY 40504Phone: (859) 253-2611www.centralequipment.com

Chiropractic Care of LexingtonChiropractors D.C.Main Contact: Tiffany Daniels2121 Richmond Road, Suite 115Lexington, KY 40502Phone: (859) 272-0002http://chirocarelex.org

Corbin Pediatrics AssociatesPhysicians & Surgeons, PediatricsMain Contact: Brenda Meeks57 Summit DriveCorbin, KY 40701Phone: (606) 528-9700www.corbinpediatrics.com

Equus Standardbred Station Inc.Equine InsuranceMain Contact: Candace Jones1510 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511Phone: (859) 255-5599www.equus-kentucky.com

Explore the Bluegrass, LLCVacation RentalsMain Contact: Nita Hayward FrederickP.O. Box 1135, Lexington, KY 40588Phone: (859) 351-6377www.explorethebluegrass.com

Future King, LLCInvestment Planning ConsultantsMain Contact: Ramon Careaga813 Edgewood DriveLexington, KY 40515Phone: (619) 408-6120

Greyson on 27 ApartmentsApartment / Rental ServicesMain Contact: Sara Woods104 Connell DriveNicholasville, KY 40356Phone: (859) 286-3364www.greysonlexington.com

Maggard Marketing GroupMarketing Consultants/ServicesMain Contact: Kristy Maggard3845 McGarry Dr., Lexington, 40514Phone: (859) 619-1805

Michael T. Jones & Company, LLCManufacturersMain Contact: Alicia Jones5618 Winchester Rd.Lexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 327-9477www.mtjcollc.com

Neil, Dr. Susan E., MD, PSCPhysicians & Surgeons, DermatologyMain Contact: Susan Neil2101 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. 206Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 278-6345www.susanneilmd.com

Refined Social Events &ProductionsEvent ProductionMain Contact: Melody Rodgers1145 Floyd DriveLexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 492-8485www.refinedsocialevents.com

Sierra Pacific MortgageMortgagesMain Contact: Adam Hires131 Prosperous Place, Ste. 14BLexington, KY 40509Phone: (859) 302-2641http://sierrapacificmortgage.com/adam.hires

Squeegee Squad of Central KentuckyWindow CleaningMain Contact: Marilee Varner912 Liberty Rd.Lexington, KY 40505Phone: (859) 536-3636www.squeegeesquad.com

Summit Insurance Group LLCInsuranceMain Contact: Steve Terrell220 Lexington Green Cir., Ste. 130Lexington, KY 40503Phone: (859) 475-5982www.summit-ins.com

USHEALTH Advisors - DanielOsborneHealth InsuranceMain Contact: Daniel Osborne1019 Majestic Drive, Ste. 110Lexington, KY 40513Phone: (502) 599-2595www.ushagent.com/danielosborne

Welch Printing CompanyPrinting ServicesMain Contact: S. Craig Welch350 Boxley Ave.Louisville, KY 40209Phone: (502) 636-3511www.welchprinting.com

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NEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. MEMBERS FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 19 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington: DannyGoodpaster has been promoted to commercialsales manager, and Lindsay McKinney has beenpromoted to operations manager.

Fowler Bell PLLC announced that seven of itslawyers were included in the 2020 Edition of TheBest Lawyers in America. Since it was firstpublished in 1983, Best Lawyers has becomeuniversally regarded as the definitive guide to legalexcellence. The following attorneys were namedto the list in their specific practice areas:Christopher Colson, Guy R. Colson, Matthew D.Ellison, William G. Francis, John E. Hinkel, SusanS. Kennedy, and Taft A. McKinstry.

Keller Williams Greater Lexington announced thefollowing new agents: John Black, Shari Frasure,Jenni Gindling, Lauren Lizer, and Renee Rice.

Kentucky American Water appointed JustinSensabaugh as senior manager of operations.

Edson Vizcarra has been named as banquet andevent operations manager at the LexingtonMarriott City Center, while Kelsey Hooker hasbeen named sales manager for both the LexingtonMarriott City Center and Residence Inn LexingtonCity Center.

Attorney Drake Staples recently joined theLexington office of McBrayer PLLC. Additionally,Member Emily H. Cowles was recently named tothe board of directors of Women LeadingKentucky, a statewide networking organizationthat supports women in ways that inspireprofessional growth and leadership.

Awesome Inc., the Kentucky Chamber ofCommerce, and Sustainable Business VenturesCorporation announced on Monday that TheWebb Companies’ Chairman and Co-Founder, R.Dudley Webb, will be inducted into the KentuckyEntrepreneur Hall of Fame at a reception anddinner in Louisville on November 20th. TheKentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame celebratesthe stories of Kentucky's most successfulentrepreneurs, with a mission to raise awarenessaround the impact entrepreneurship has made inthe Commonwealth.

VisitLEX recently received a first-place award atthe Destinations Council’s Destiny Awardsprogram held annually in conjunction with theESTO travel conference. “Neigh-SMR” –VisitLEX’s play on ASMR videos was entered inthe public relations campaign category. TheDestiny Awards recognize U.S. Travel destinationmembers for excellence and creative

accomplishment in destination marketing andpromotion at the local and regional level; andfoster the development of imaginative andinnovative destination marketing promotionprograms and activities.

WealthSouth portfolio manager Nikolaus Smitherhas completed the Chartered Financial Analyst®

(CFA) program and has been awarded the CFACharter. The designation is held to the highestethical standards, globally recognized, and atteststo the recipient’s success in a rigorous andcomprehensive study program in the field ofinvestment management and research analysis.

WesBanco Bank announced the appointment ofAmelia Martin Adams, J.D. to the position of vicepresident and senior trust officer, WesBanco Trustand Investment Services. She will serve clientsfrom the bank’s Vine Street office in Lexington.

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OCTOBER 2019:Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UKHealthCare: Day Session #1.

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

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

Business Link sponsored & hosted by UK Gatton College (550South Limestone), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - SEE PAGE 9

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

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NOVEMBER 2019:Leadership Lexington Youth Program presented by UKHealthCare: Day Session #2.

Business Owners Advisory Boards Enrollment Event, 3:30 -4:30 p.m., at CLX first floor conference room. - SEE PAGE 15

Kentucky Regional Tour presented by UK HealthCare toNorthern Kentucky area. - SEE PAGE 7

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

Leadership Lexington presented by McBrayer, PLLC: EducationDay Session.

SPOTLIGHT Series presented by WealthSouth, 8:00 - 10:00a.m. at Venues of the Grand Reserve. - SEE PAGE 12

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

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