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Country Inn & Suites - Lexington, KY Honored with President's Award
[February 13, 2012] - Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington, KY was recently presented with a 2011 Country Inn & Suites President's Award. The award is presented to the properties that achieved top scores in guest satisfaction as measured by guest feedback for cleanliness and consistency in meeting (and often exceeding) the brand's product quality standards. Country Inn & Suites offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers.

Bates Featured in National Magazine
[February 10, 2012] – Sonitrol of Lexington and Bates Security General Manager, Jeremy Bates, has been featured on the cover of Security Sales & Integration, a leading industry magazine. Bates was chosen as one of four industry leaders from security installation firms featured in an exclusive roundtable for the magazine to discuss future success in 2012. Follow this link to read more on Bates’ interview with SS&I

The Equine Academy at Lexington Catholic High School
[February 8, 2012] - In the fall of 2012, Lexington Catholic High School will unveil the Equine Academy, a unique educational opportunity for students interested in learning all aspects of the horse industry. The program will be available to incoming freshmen. The Equine Academy's primary academic component will be a four-year equine-related course curriculum. Additional off-campus college-level courses, mentorships and research programs will be offered through our partnerships with the UK College of Agriculture's Equine Initiative and Midway College's Equine Program. Students will also experience an extracurricular program which will offer internships, events, seminars, field trips, job shadowing, service projects and special events coordinated through our partnerships with Georgetown College’s Equine Scholars Program and Alltech.

Impact Change Program is underway.
[February 8, 2012] - Kentucky Blood Center, Downtown Lexington Corporation Foundation, and Lexington-Fayette County Parking Authority have partnered to create "Impact Change", a program to help raise awareness of homelessness issues in Lexington. Retired parking meters have been turned into brightly decorated works of art by several local artists and placed in business lobbies throughout Lexington. Change collected from the meters will be given to local organizations that address homelessness issues such as the Salvation Army. Giving money as a direct hand-to-hand contribution does little to provide food or shelter to those in need. Donating to one of the Impact Change meters ensures that your money will be collected and distributed bi-annually to organizations that provide services for those who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

Kentucky State Parks Offer Camping Discount In April
[February 8, 2012] – Kentucky State Parks are offering a 20 percent discount on camping reservations made for April 1-26. To get the discount, campers need to make online reservations at www.parks.ky.gov (look for the “reservations” tab at the top of the page). Use the promotion code APR12. The Kentucky State Parks will also be offering two nights’ camping for the price of one during Camper Appreciation Weekend, April 27-28. Many parks will be holding special events for campers that weekend. All state park campgrounds have sites with water and electric hookups. Reservations can be made by visiting the website. Guests reserving online can view pictures of the individual campsites available, allowing them to better select a site to suit their individual needs. Guests may also call 1-888-4KYPARK for reservations.

BX do Brasil Set to Distribute Full Line of Link-Belt Excavators to Brazilian Marketplace
[February 6, 2012] – LBX do Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of U.S. company LBX, maker of Link-Belt excavators, will begin importing and selling the full line of Link-Belt excavators, forestry equipment, demolition equipment and scrap/material handlers into Brazil within the next 45 days through its established independent dealer network that currently includes Tauron Máquinas (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná), A Best Máquinas (Central Brazil) and Tecnoloc (Belo Horizonte). LBX do Brasil’s dealer base will expand throughout 2012 to provide coverage to nearly the entire country of Brazil. Additionally, construction of LBX do Brasil’s headquarters facility in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo is now complete. This new facility includes a Parts Distribution Center, and houses the offices for administration, sales and marketing, product support and training. Expansion into the Brazilian marketplace is part of LBX Company’s long term strategy of broad US domestic and international growth in the construction, demolition, scrap/material handling and forestry equipment sectors.

Asbury Opens New Art Gallery
[February 3, 2012] - Faculty, students and staff gathered on the second floor of Johnson Cafeteria recently to dedicate the new Asbury University Art Gallery. Formerly a student office and meeting space, the bright, freshly designed room was renovated last semester to provide a place to feature the work of faculty members, local artists and students. The gallery currently features the annual faculty exhibition, appropriately titled “New Beginnings,” which will run through March 10. Rudy Medlock, professor emeritus of art, contributed pottery to the faculty exhibition and, with about 40 years of teaching experience at the University, a sense of perspective to the celebration. Since it retains an adjustable lighting system and other tools, the former gallery space will be used for a class beginning next fall that is geared toward equipping art students in the skills and knowledge of how best to display different types of art work. The art gallery is open anytime the building is in use (7 a.m. to 11 p.m., excluding school breaks).

Dinsmore Opens Second Office in Pennsylvania - Five Burns White Attorneys open Dinsmore’s 14th office
[January 27, 2012] – One of the region's largest law firms has expanded its geographic reach in Pennsylvania, welcoming five attorneys formerly with Burns White LLC. Dinsmore has opened an office on the Route 202 corridor in suburban Philadelphia in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The new office, located at 1200 Liberty Ridge Drive, becomes Dinsmore’s second in the state following an expansion into Pittsburgh a decade ago. Rich O’Halloran, a partner who previously served as the Chair of Burns White’s Business Practices Group, will serve as the office managing partner. He’s joined by attorneys Lindsey Hoelzle, Eric Levine, Alyson Ricker and Marshall Schreibstein.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR SENIOR ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS
[January 26, 2012] - Kentucky is among the 10 states with the highest incidence of diabetes in the United States. To help combat the growing threat of diabetes, the YMCA of Central Kentucky has announced a new program that will provide scholarships to qualifying adults over the age of 65 enabling them to participate in the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program. The “Get a Jump On Diabetes” scholarship campaign was announced recently at a meeting of diabetes awareness advocates, diabetes educators, health care providers and others actively involved in efforts to prevent diabetes in Kentucky. The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, which is open to adults of all ages, consists of 16 weeks of classroom study led by a lifestyle coach who helps participants learn about improving eating habits, ways to increase physical activity, and other changes than can lead to a healthier lifestyle. The initial 16 weeks are followed by a maintenance program of up to a year. The goals are to reduce body weight by seven percent and increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week. More information is available at www.getajumpondiabeteskentucky.org or by calling the Y at 859-367-7332.

Prominent Kentucky poet Manning joins Transylvania faculty
[January 24, 2012] — Transylvania University has hired notable Kentucky poet Maurice Manning as professor of English. He will join the faculty full time in September; until then he will organize readings on campus during the winter and May terms. Manning, who lives in Washington County, Ky., has published four books on poetry and has taught the past seven years at Indiana University as associate professor of English and assistant director of creative writing after four years as assistant professor of English at DePauw University.

Transylvania accounting students offer free tax service to those with incomes $50,000 or less
[January 23, 2012] — Transylvania University accounting students will assist taxpayers with an income of $50,000 or less in the preparation of Internal Revenue Service income tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and the Kentucky form 740. The service is free. All forms will be filed electronically. Student volunteers will be available each Wednesday in February (1, 8, 15 and 22) from 3-5:30 p.m. on the first floor of Transylvania’s Cowgill Center for Business, Economics and Education on Third Street. This is a popular program and taxpayers will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals interested in this free service should bring with them all of the necessary information including: their W2s, 1099s (interest income), state and federal tax returns from last year, the IRS forms received in the mail and the birthdates and social security numbers for any dependents.

The Rambler wins 30 awards in Kentucky’s annual student newspaper competition
[January 23, 2012] —The staff of The Rambler, Transylvania University's student-run newspaper, had its best showing ever in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association's annual awards competition. The yearly competition for campus newspapers features a variety of categories designed to showcase the talent of student journalists throughout the state. The staff brought home 30 awards, including 11 first-place honors, and-for the third year in a row-a first place for senior John Johnson in the deadline copy editing competition.

Glenn Hamilton Appointed VP of Operations at Asbury University
[January 20, 2012] - Asbury University is pleased to announce that Glenn Hamilton has been promoted from Assistant Vice President to Vice President of Operations. Hamilton is a 1991 graduate of Asbury University and has been working at Asbury since December 1993. He became assistant vice president of operations in 2008, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the University’s physical plant, campus security and risk management, and human resources. The Operations department coordinates many behind-the-scenes roles that help the University to run smoothly, including such diverse tasks as groundskeeping on campus, monitoring fire alarms, responding to emergencies, processing student workers and overseeing the hiring of staff members.

WebMedley signs a three-year agreement with The Lane Report as an extension of their digital publishing team
[January 17, 2012] - The Lane Report has engaged WebMedley, effective January 6, 2012, to design, manage, re-develop, and upgrade its website, digital publications, digital promotions and social media initiatives. A total of 6,000 articles, dating from 1997 to 2010, will be transferred to a new content management system over the next several months, allowing for a progressive, user-friendly experience. All 2011 issues will exist in the archive at launch. The Lane Report is a Kentucky business and economic development magazine founded 27 years ago. The well-regarded monthly circulates to private executives, public officials and decision makers in all Kentucky 120 counties. The new platform is scheduled for launch by February 2012.

Advertising Executive Mary Ellen Slone Joins Georgetown College as Executive Scholar and Marketing Director
[January 12, 2012] — With plans already underway to celebrate Georgetown College’s 225th anniversary this year, this highly regarded, faith-based College has recruited a well-respected local marketing and advertising professional to “quarterback” the celebratory landmark, and to captain the College’s marketing team moving forward. Best known today simply as “MES,” Mary Ellen opened a one-person ad agency which grew steadily to become Meridian Communications-an entity which provided full service marketing and advertising, as well as event planning, and Mrs. Slone’s professional crisis management expertise to a variety of clients.

Asbury University Announces New VP of Student Development
[January 12, 2012] - Asbury University is pleased to announce that Dr. Douglas Wilcoxson has been hired to fill the position of Vice President of Student Development. Wilcoxson moves into the role formerly held by Dr. Mark Troyer, who began a new position at Asbury — Vice President for Enrollment Management — on January 1. Dr. Douglas Wilcoxson comes to Asbury with more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, most recently as Associate Vice President and Director of Community Relations at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. He has also served as Vice President of Student Affairs at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, where he provided leadership to 17 departments that touched nearly every aspect of student life.

A Nude for the New Year
[January 12, 2012] - The new year has brought a stunning new sculpture to the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky: Female Figure by Lexington native Daniel Ludwig, a contemporary artist who is known for his mastery of classical traditions. The beautifully modeled bronze nude was purchased with funds provided by the Museum’s Collectors group, whose dues are used to acquire important works of art for the Museum. Ludwig was involved in every step of the process in creating this life-size figure study, from sculpting the original in wax, to working closely with a foundry in Rhode Island on casting, and then hand-finishing the piece. He created and applied the patina—a combination of three chemicals which provide subtle color variations of deep bronze and green—himself. The Museum also owns a painting and a smaller sculpture by Ludwig, both of which are currently on display. The artist will give a public talk about his work at the Museum in May, with an exact date to be determined.

MIDWAY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR PHARMACY PROGRAM AT MIDWAY'S PAINTSVILLE CAMPUS
[January 11, 2012] - The University of Charleston in West Virginia and Midway College in Kentucky announced an initiative that would educate more pharmacists for rural Kentucky at a recent press conference on the University of Charleston campus. The two schools have signed a letter of intent outlining the basics of a proposal for the University of Charleston to establish and operate a branch of its pharmacy school at the Midway College Paintsville campus. The letter of intent, signed December 28, starts a 60-day due diligence period, during which the schools will explore the feasibility and ramifications of the expansion and seek approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). If a final agreement is reached, the University of Charleston would operate the school of pharmacy in Kentucky as a branch campus and deliver its full four-year Pharm.D. program in Paintsville beginning in January 2013. Midway College saw a similar need in eastern Kentucky and embarked on the process of creating a pharmacy program two years ago. Midway has renovated a 36,000-square-foot facility in Paintsville and has begun the process of recruiting faculty and students. More project details will be announced as the process progresses.

SIS Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
[January 4, 2012] — SIS, a leading technology and managed IT solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new and much anticipated website redesign at http://www.ThinkSIS.com. The redesign includes technological and aesthetic enhancements which provide improved navigation, better organization of content that also incorporates SEO, and utilize current web technologies. SIS intends for the new design to better meet the needs of customers and visitors by making the site more functional, intuitive, and appealing for site visitors. In addition, the site has been updated to feature the new SIS logo and branding elements which were introduced in the second half of 2010.

BOWLES RICE TO ADD TWO NEW OFFICES IN 2012
[January 2, 2012] - Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP will expand its regional footprint in early 2012 with two new offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and the northern panhandle region of West Virginia. The law firm’s Managing Partner, Thomas A. Heywood, announced the expansion today, noting that both locations will allow Bowles Rice to better serve its clients in the oil and gas industry.

Greenebaum Doll & McDonald and Bingham McHale Agree to Merge
[December 21, 2011] — Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC and Bingham McHale LLP are proud to announce that as of January 2, 2012, the firms will be merged to become Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. Following a rigorous exploratory process, representatives from both firms agreed that the merger is in the best interests of their clients and their firms. Each firm recognized the need for an expanded presence in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to meet the evolving business needs of their clients. A vote by members of each firm on Dec. 21, 2011 sealed the agreement. As Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, the legacy firms’ shared commitment to their clients’ business needs and their communities will continue to flourish. Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC has offices in Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Indiana-based Bingham McHale LLP has offices in Indianapolis, Evansville, Jasper and Vincennes. These offices will be centers of growth in their respective markets.

Asbury Air Force Cadet Named Wing Commander
[December 8, 2011] - Asbury University senior Cato McKenzie has been chosen as the new wing commander for the Air Force ROTC cadet wing at the University of Kentucky. Asbury is one of several institutions in Central Kentucky that participate in the ROTC program at the University of Kentucky. Each semester, an outstanding cadet is chosen to lead more than 100 of his or her peers as senior commander based on leadership qualities and proven performance. McKenzie’s selection marks the first time an Asbury student has been chosen for the position. In addition to being responsible for all cadet training, the wing commander also represents the cadets at events and in visits with distinguished guests. McKenzie was ranked first in his summer field training in 2010 and opted to return in the summer of 2011 as a training assistant, where he was also ranked first. The change of command was celebrated in a ceremony at Barker Hall on the University of Kentucky campus.

Community Feature Idea: Lexington Teens Win Music Awards
Two Lexington teenagers recently won high honors at the Tennessee Country & Gospel Music Association’s annual awards event: Sydney Cubit, 13, won Vocalist of the Year and two Songwriter of the Year awards. Julia Knight, 15, won Entertainer of the Year, CD of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Both of them started their musical careers in group guitar classes at the Beaumont Centre Family YMCA. Now, they are both nominated for awards with the Gospel Music Association. Sydney has opened for Grammy winner Nora Jones and Julia has opened for Grammy winner Michael Martin Murphy.

Bates Security Wins Top Awards
[December 6, 2011] - Bates Security claimed several of the top awards at this year’s Honeywell/First Alert Professional Dealer Convention in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s convention, held Nov. 10-12, brought together industry leaders from around the world to review new products and discuss the future of the industry. Awards received included: Dealer of the Year Award; Marketing Excellence Award; Sales Leader of the Year Award (Presented to Bryan Bates, Sales Manager); Community Service Award; Life Safety Award; Technical Award; Circle of Excellence Award; and Ten Year Club.

AAF Lexington Issues Call-for-Entries
[November 30, 2011] - December 1, 2011, Lexington, KY – AAF Lexington has issued its Call-for-Entries for the 2011–2012 AAF Lexington ADDY® Awards Competition. The annual AAF Lexington ADDY Awards Competition recognizes exceptional advertising created in the greater Lexington and Central Kentucky Market. The ADDY Awards honor advertising excellence in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home and public service advertising. All entries must be received by 5:30 PM on January 12, 2012 at the Lexington Herald-Leader, 100 Midland Avenue, Lexington, Ky. Entry fees are $65 for members of AAF Lexington and $95 for non-members. For more information visit www.aaflexington.com or contact Debi Willliams, the ADDY Awards competition chair, at debi@aaflexington.com.

CKEEP has a need for Volunteers!
[November 23, 2011] --- Volunteers are needed in the Lexington area to help low-income families file tax returns to claim valuable federal and state credits. This unique volunteer opportunity can put up to $5,751 in the pockets of a qualifying family with just one hours of volunteering. Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) have been called the most significant federal program for lifting Americans out of poverty, yet millions of dollars are lost to hard-working families and our local economy because eligible households do not file for this credit. Volunteers are needed to help qualifying households prepare their tax forms and file for EITC and other credits for which they are entitled. Last year, the Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project (CKEEP) helped over 2,500 local households claim more than $5.3 million in federal refunds, out of which $1.9 million was from the EITC. Volunteers are needed between the end of January and April 15th during the day, evenings, and weekends at multiple sites throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky. No accounting experience is necessary. IRS training and certification is required. Individuals interested in serving as volunteer tax preparers at a CKEEP sites should call (859) 233-4461 ext. 300 for registration and training.

Transylvania acquires land for future expansion
[November 22, 2011] --- President R. Owen Williams recently announced that Transylvania University has purchased one property on the corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets in Lexington and is in the process of purchasing another property on Fourth Street. The university is currently interviewing campus planners and a decision should be made within the next month. The raising of funds for future development of these properties will happen during the university’s next campaign, which will begin in 2012.

Transylvania senior is Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
[November 21, 2011] --- Transylvania University senior Lee Richardson of Nicholasville, Ky., represented the university at the District IX Rhodes Scholarship interview this weekend. Richardson, a biochemistry and Spanish double major, was one of 830 finalists from 299 colleges and universities across the country. Thirty-two Rhodes Scholars are named from the United States each year, two from each district. Richardson is extremely involved in curricular and extracurricular activities. An aspiring physician, Richardson has been applying and interviewing at medical schools concurrently with applying for the Rhodes Scholarship. He is also applying for a Fulbright research grant to study sexual health, education and youth in Ecuador. Richardson says he appreciates the tremendous support he’s received from Transylvania in preparing for the Rhodes Scholarship.

Legends announce donations of $1,022,411 for 2011
[November 17, 2011] --- The Lexington Legends has announced donations for 2011 totaling $1,022,411 to a variety of non-profit organizations serving central Kentucky. The Ivy Walls Charitable Giving Foundation Fund at Bluegrass Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Legends and business sponsors, presented checks to organization representatives today in the Kentucky Ale Tap Room at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Ivy Walls Management is a Lexington-based organization that manages the operation of minor league baseball teams, including the Legends. In its 11-year history, the Legends organization has donated more than $10 million to the region.

Louisville TV Station Awards Grant to Ed Dept at Asbury University
[November 09, 2011] --- WHAS Crusade CEO Dawn Lee (left) presented the grant to Director of Graduate Education Barbara Kennedy, Associate Professor Becky Oswald and Assistant Professor Rocky Wallace.Asbury University’s School of Education has been awarded a grant through the WHAS Crusade for Children that could end up improving the lives of hundreds of special-needs children in the years to come. The $20,000 grant is used for tuition scholarships for Asbury education students with a desire to teach special-needs children. By investing in the education of future teachers, who will in turn make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children throughout their careers, the grant’s impact is increased exponentially.

Renovated Triangle Park will Feature the Unified Trust Company Ice Rink!
[November 9, 2011] - On Friday, November 25, the newly renovated Triangle Park in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky will become the site of a cherished holiday tradition with the Grand Opening of the Unified Trust Company Ice Rink, managed by the Lexington Ice Center. The Grand Opening will kick-off Lexington's Tree Lighting Festival at 2:00pm with remarks from Mayor Jim Gray, and Dr. Greg Kasten from Unified Trust Company. An ice skating performance featuring students from the Lexington Ice Center and local figure skater Kate McSwain will be a part of the opening ceremonies. The ice rink will be open to the public following the performance. The Unified Trust Company Ice Rink will be open to the public. An admission and skate rental fee of $10 will allow guests to enjoy 90-minutes on the ice. Scheduled hours of operation are Monday-Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10am-10pm & Sunday 1-10pm. When Fayette County Schools are not in session the ice rink will be open Monday -Friday 10am -10pm. The ice rink will be open November 25, 2011 - February 1, 2012. Any questions regarding the operation of the ice rink should be directed to Dennis Hyde, Lexington Ice Center, at 859-269-5681.

LAL Partnering with Local Business and Community Leaders to Build a New Contemporary Art Space
[November 7, 2011] – Lexington Art League’s (LAL) capital campaign to raise funds for a new contemporary art space in the downtown core of Lexington is gaining momentum with support from community partners and individuals like Fifth Third Bank and former Lexington Legends General Manager, Alan Stein. LAL has named the campaign the Everyone Campaign playing off their commitment of creating Art That Is For Everyone and expressing the importance that every contribution helps, whether it is $5 or $5000. The space will serve as a satellite gallery to its flagship north side location at the Loudoun House and LAL will continue to provide contemporary art at both locations. LAL anticipates that by adding this satellite location the organization will see over 85,000 visitors annually, which will allow them to bring in artists and works from across the globe to exhibit in Lexington. To make a contribution to the Everyone Campaign visit http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/support.html.

Creative Camera Club:41st Annual Print Competition and Exhibition held from November 16 – December 30, 2011
[Novemer 7, 2011] - Lexington’s Creative Camera Club is one of the oldest camera clubs in the country! For this exhibition, the LASC and the Creative Camera Club unite to promote interest and understanding in the art and science of photography. For the club’s prestigious print competition, visitors will see over 100 photo images from Kentucky and far beyond! The Creative Camera Club, which has continued to grow and gain interest, has over a hundred members. In addition to bi-monthly meetings, the group holds workshops, photo competitions, round table discussions, and featured talks by professional photojournalists, landscape artists, and commercial photographers. For the annual print competition and exhibition members of the camera club will have the opportunity to compete in 11 different subjects such as Flora, Fauna, Portrait, Still-Life, Sports, and Creative Abstract. In addition to seeing all these spectacular photographs visitors will also have the opportunity to interact with the science and history of photography through our walk-in camera obscura! Learn about the optics of light and history of photography while viewing the world turned up-side down!

Breakfast Meeting Gathers Educators At AU
[November 04, 2011] - Educators from across the state of Kentucky met at Asbury University this week to discuss strategies to develop schools that serve the needs of all children, regardless of background. The School of Education has recently begun moving to a clinical model of education, patterned after medical schools, in which education majors participate in a wide variety of classroom environments early in their college careers. The focus in this model is to equip new teachers with the skills to help their students learn, regardless of their circumstances, to the best of their ability. At the breakfast meeting, Gene Wilhoit, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers, spoke to the group about making education in kindergarten through 12th grades more effective to better prepare students for post-secondary education — an increasingly necessary factor for success in a society in which technology and careers are changing rapidly. After the meeting concluded, Wilhoit spent time with Asbury’s graduate students in the Principal Licensure and Teacher as Leader programs, taking questions and discussing with them the unique opportunities and responsibilities they will face as leaders in their schools.

From Borscht to Bats -- Natasha's Bistro in business for 20 years.
[November 3, 2011] - During the month of November Natasha's Bistro and Bar celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Started in 1991 on Southland Dr as a small cafe that served Russian food and offered Lexington its first taste of Turkish Coffee Natasha’s moved to its current location to become Lexington’s downtown arts and entertainment restaurant and a living example of sustainable integration of business and arts. Natasha’s has survived the test of time and economic hardships by becoming a true community business and Lexington’s cultural icon. Its round the year daily programming covers music, theater and literary arts; local and national performers; mainstream and fringe cultural offerings while its menu remains a diverse and affordable smorgasbord of American tradition and international flare.

Gallery Hop Openings with LAL
[November 2, 2011] – LAL has 3 Gallery Hop openings on November 18 at 3 different locations- enough to keep you hopping just with LAL. Although its flagship location at the Loudoun House is not a Gallery Hop spot, LAL’s first stop will be at one of its satellite spaces at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Government Center, above Mayor Gray’s office. By creating a traveling exhibition, LAL hopes that Witness, which was produced in partnership with the Veterans Affairs Department, Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program, Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center, Third Street Stuff and Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, will raise awareness of the issue and be a strong effort to help end sexual violence. Additional touring locations are being scheduled. For dates and locations, visit http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/community.htm come winter.

Rewards for Recycling!
[November 2, 2011] - The City of Lexington and Republic Services are proud to bring you My Republic Rewards, powered by Recyclebank®—an exciting and innovative program that will reward you for recycling at home. By participating you can earn points that can be used for discounts and deals from hundreds of local and national businesses. Points can be redeemed for rewards like groceries, apparel and merchandise from hundreds of local and national businesses and retailers—it’s real savings for families in Lexington! But you need to sign up! Visit MyRepublicRewards.com and confirm your home address so we can reward you for home recycling.

Raise Your Hand to Stop Diabetes
[October 31, 2011] – During American Diabetes Month® this November, the American Diabetes Association will pay tribute to Bluegrass area residents who work tirelessly to Stop Diabetes® every day. People, places and programs that dedicate their efforts to change the future of diabetes will be highlighted. At the same time, residents will be encouraged to join these champions by raising their hand to Stop Diabetes. People can pledge to take actions against diabetes by visiting facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation, stopdiabetes.com, calling 1-800-DIABETES or texting JOIN to 69866 (standard data and message rates apply).

Asbury University Places Fifth in U.S. News Rankings
[October 27, 2011] --- Asbury University was ranked fifth in the Regional Colleges South category by US News and World Report.Asbury University has been ranked fifth in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in the Regional Colleges South category. Considered by some to be the most influential of several ranking systems, the U.S. News rankings are based on two types of information: quantitative measures that serve as indicators of academic quality, and the U.S. News education team’s view of what is most important in education. The top 10 schools in Asbury’s category are John Brown University, Florida Southern College, High Point University, Meredith College, Asbury University, LaGrange College, Covenant College, Wheeling Jesuit University, Milligan College and Flagler College.

YMCA of Central Kentucky Joins Kentucky Nonprofit Network As Kentucky Nonprofit Best Practices Partner
[October 27, 2011] --- The YMCA of Central Kentucky, with support from the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, has announced their participation as a Kentucky Nonprofit Best Practices Partner. The Kentucky Nonprofit Best Practices Partnership is a commitment made by nonprofit organizations and the Kentucky Nonprofit Network to promote and implement best practices that encourage efficient, effective and ethical operations to best meet community needs. Launched by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, the Partnership highlights nonprofits committed to continuous improvement through use of the Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Kentucky or other best practice tools. These guidelines are for strengthening the accountability, transparency and overall management of nonprofit organizations. To participate, organizations must be registered, tax-exempt 501c (3) organizations, be current Kentucky Nonprofit Network members, and submit an annual resolution of the organization’s board of directors making a commitment to actively utilize and implement nonprofit management best practices.

Good Giving Challenge puts new spin on year-end giving - Donors can win prizes, including a car
[October 26, 2011] --- The Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) and locally-owned Smiley Pete Publishing, which produces Business Lexington, Chevy Chaser Magazine and Southsider Magazine, are announcing a new project to give local nonprofits a leg up this giving season. Smiley Pete is publishing a Good Giving Guide that outlines the competition, prizes and profiles of the participating nonprofits. Goals of the project are to raise $100,000; encourage people age 35 and under to get involved in philanthropy; attract new donors and/or volunteers to these causes; and provide publicity and exposure for a variety of local non-profits. The campaign, which runs from 7:59 a.m. Oct. 27 to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, will collect donations on behalf of 58 Lexington-based nonprofit organizations. All of the money donated, minus any credit card or bank processing fees, will go directly to the designated charities. The GoodGiving Guide, a print and web-based giving campaign, will be available in the November issues of all Smiley Pete Publications beginning Oct. 28 and includes profiles of all participating nonprofits along with details about the campaign. In addition to benefits to donors, the nonprofits will be vying for thousands in donation- based bonuses and matching extras made possible by BGCF as well as private and public partners. The top 30 performing nonprofits based on the number of donors to this campaign each will receive an analysis of need and a laser printer that meets that need from Lexmark. To donate, visit www.goodgivingguide.net.

Rector Hayden Realtors Announces New Lexington Office Location
[October 24, 2011] --- Rector Hayden Realtors has announced that Lexington’s top real estate office will be moving to a new home by the end of this year. The company plans to relocate its Lexington office from the current Nicholasville Road location to a newly-constructed building in Beaumont Center. Rector Hayden’s new Lexington office location will feature multiple conference rooms for clients to explore their option for homes and learn about the local housing market, plus a large, multi-functional meeting room for enhanced training, education and special events. With an emphasis on “one-stop shopping”, the facility will also feature top mortgage consultants with the company’s in-house lending affiliate, Rector Hayden Mortgage.

FORCHT BANK TO OPEN NEW BANKING CENTER ON TATES CREEK
[October 17, 2011] --- Lexington-based Forcht ("fork") Bank announced today that their 5th Lexington banking center will open for business on November 14, 2011. The new banking center is located at 3358 Tates Creek Road directly across from Lansdowne Shoppes. Forcht Bank currently has locations on New Circle Road North, Sir Barton Way, Beaumont Circle, and Southland Drive. Kristin Lynch will be the Tates Creek Banking Center Manager and a Grand Opening will be held from December 1-10.

Asbury Homecoming and Family Weekend: Oct. 27-30, 2011
[October 11, 2011] --- Asbury University invites alumni, parents, other family members and friends to campus for the 2011 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 27-30. Sibling Invasion, an opportunity for younger brothers and sisters of Asbury students to stay in the residence halls and get a taste of college life, will kick off the celebration on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a recital in Akers Auditorium. Other highlights of the weekend include the Asbury University Music Department’s Homecoming Concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Hughes Auditorium, the men’s Basketball Showcase on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Luce Center and the men’s soccer game on Saturday at 7 p.m. (with the Homecoming Court at halftime).

Legends’ Alan Stein announces retirement
[October 5, 2011] --- Alan Stein, president and chief executive officer of the Lexington Legends, has announced his retirement, effective immediately. Stein, a Lexington native, headed the effort to establish the Legends, who began play in 2001. He put together a group of private investors in the late 1990s after attempts to acquire public funding were rejected, and had served in a leadership capacity with the Legends throughout the team’s 11- season history. Stein was a familiar presence at the ballpark, greeting fans during the games and asking for their comments as they left. He was known for his annual “guarantee” of a Legends victory in each season-opening game – and for paying the price if the Legends lost. Stein, a successful entrepreneur in Lexington long before the Legends were established, plans to take some time off before beginning “one more adventure” in his business career.

Students Raise Awareness through Video Contest
[October 3, 2011] --- Asia Bibi's husband and daughtersA video created by two Asbury students, junior David and freshman Christina Kuo, has been named the winner of The Voice of the Martyrs’ “A Call for Mercy” contest. The purpose of the contest was to raise awareness of the plight of Asia Bibi, a wife and mother in Pakistan who has been sentenced to death under her country’s blasphemy laws for her Christian testimony about Jesus. The “A Call for Mercy” campaign seeks to gather 1 million signatures from around the world on a petition for her release. As winners of the contest, David and Christina will travel to Washington, D.C., later this semester to accompany Voice of the Martyrs staff members as they deliver the petition signatures to the Pakistani embassy.

Hamburg Applebee's and Carino's Gets Big Facelift; Unveils New Looks Inside and Out
[September 28, 2011] --- The Hamburg Place Carino’s, owned and operated by Thomas & King, is unveiling a new look and feel this fall. The makeover includes a new exterior paint scheme, as well as new exterior signage, lights and awnings. On the interior, there is a new paint scheme, new tables and chairs, and new eye-catching and contemporary light fixtures. The country Italian décor and colorful, mismatched wooden chairs have been retired and replaced with more sophisticated artwork and wood stains that reflect a modern Italian style. In the adjoining Johnny’s Bar, has also undergone renovation. The Hamburg Place Applebee’s is also owned and operated by Thomas & King. The Applebee's makeover includes new lighting fixtures and paint colors inside, and the restrooms have been remodeled. The Applebee’s is also removing the pop-culture tchotchkes and adding photos and murals depicting the local community, giving the restaurant a distinctly neighborhood feel.

Dinsmore Launches New National Brand & Website
[September 23, 2011] --- Following three years of significant growth and expansion, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has rebranded itself. The firm recently launched a new brand that reflects the added value and experience delivered by the more than 475 lawyers working in 12 offices across the Midwest. Dinsmore’s Accomplish more brand initiative includes a new web site, visual identity and marketing communications campaign aimed at reaffirming Dinsmore’s progressive approach to helping its clients achieve their goals and accomplish more in business, in their respective organizational roles, and in their personal lives.

YMCA of Central Kentucky to Roll Out National Initiative to Support the Health and Well-being of Hispanic/Latino Families
[September 23, 2011] --- The YMCA of Central Kentucky is one of 36 YMCAs nationwide selected to receive a grant from the Kraft Foods Foundation to implement Salsa, Sabor y Salud (Food, Fun and Fitness), a national healthy lifestyles program for Hispanic/Latino families. Developed by the National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) and Kraft Foods, Salsa, Sabor y Salud is designed to raise awareness of the importance of good nutrition, increase levels of physical activity and encourage healthy lifestyle habits for the whole family. This grant is part of a $1.5 million, three-year grant from the Kraft Foods Foundation to broaden the reach of Salsa, Sabor y Salud nationally. The eight-week interactive, bi-lingual course promotes healthy living while celebrating Hispanic/Latino tradition and culture. Now, the YMCA of Central Kentucky will build on the success of the initiative as part of the program’s expansion.

Accepting Nominations for the Fourth Annual Central Kentucky Athena Leadership Award
[September 21, 2011] --- On Sunday, November 6th, the Distinguished Young Women of Kentucky will present the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award to an exemplary leader from our Central Kentucky Regional Community at the fourth annual Central Kentucky Athena Leadership Award Luncheon. Your help is needed for nominations for this award. The award is presented to individuals who have attained and embody the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession, devote time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential. To receive a nomination form, please email Buddy Hoskinson.

Lexington Chapter of the Society of FSP Receives Gold Medal of Honor for Excellence
[September 21, 2011] --- The Lexington Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) has been named a Gold Medal of Honor winner in the Society's 2010–2011 Excellence in Chapter Achievement (ECA) program. The award recognizes FSP Chapters that excel at building a strong local organization and offer exceptional support to the national Society.

Asbury Hosts Draft Horse Day at Equine Center
[September 17, 2011] --- The public is invited to celebrate an era of American history at Draft Horse Day on Sept. 24, 2011, at Asbury University’s Equine Center. Admission is free. Hosted by Asbury’s Equine Program — in cooperation with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture — Draft Horse Day will feature a “Parade of Teams,” educational stations on horse care and feeding, children’s activities such as pony rides and crafts and student demonstrations of Asbury’s vaulting and police mount training programs. This year, the plowing demonstration will not only spotlight the horses’ capabilities, but also help kick off a new project called the Mission Farm. The Mission Farm, along with its corresponding weekly seminar at Asbury, will help students learn about sustainable agriculture in the context of developing world missions. The groundbreaking for the Mission Farm will take place at 1 p.m.

YMCA of Central Kentucky Selected to Offer LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a Physical Activity and Well-Being Initiative for Cancer Survivors
[September 15, 2011] --- The YMCA of Central Kentucky has been selected to offer LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is part of a multi-year collaboration between YMCA of the USA, the national resource office of the Y, and LIVESTRONG. Launched in 2008, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is designed to improve the health and day-to-day quality of life for the country’s growing population of cancer survivors and their families by bringing customized, research-based health and well-being programs into communities across the country. To date, approximately 5,000 cancer survivors have participated in the program nationwide.

LEXINGTON GETS A RIDE FROM BLUE GRASS TO GOLDEN SAND: ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NONSTOP, LOW-COST JET SERVICE BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND FORT LAUDERDALE WITH INTRODUCTORY $77.00* FARES
[September 15, 2011] --- Allegiant announces new, nonstop jet service between Lexington, Ky., and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will begin Nov. 17. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Lexington residents with fares as low as $77.00* one way. The new flights will operate twice weekly between Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights will depart Lexington at 7:50 p.m. arriving in Fort Lauderdale at 10:00 p.m. Flights leaving Fort Lauderdale will depart at 4:50 p.m. arriving in Lexington at 7:05 p.m. (all flight times are local). Allegiant’s $77.00* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Oct. 5, 2011, and is valid for travel between Nov. 17, 2011, and Feb. 14, 2012. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiant.com or by calling the company’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.

Transylvania University announces new interreligious program for campus ministry; search begins for associate dean
[September 12, 2011] --- President R. Owen Williams recently announced a 21st-century focused interreligious program for Transylvania University’s campus ministry. Transylvania recently completed a 10-year theological project on exploration of vocation funded by a Lilly Endowment, Inc., grant. During that time, the Reverend Dave Carr, a 1981 graduate of Transylvania, served as campus minister and was an integral leader of the Lilly grant program. Transylvania is now shifting toward an interfaith dialogue and seeks new leadership to shepherd diverse initiatives. The Reverend Nancy Jo Kemper, a 1964 graduate of Transylvania, will serve as interim associate dean of interreligious life for the 2011-12 academic year. She will also assist a committee, appointed by President Williams, in developing initiatives for the new position and program. The associate dean will serve as a chaplain for students, faculty and staff, be the adviser for faith-based student organizations and implement and oversee the new model of ministry.

The Y Urges Healthier Habits for Kids during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
[September 9, 2011] --- September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the YMCA of Central Kentucky is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives. One key to fighting childhood obesity is prevention. Regular physical activity – 60 minutes a day for children – and nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains can lower children’s chances of becoming obese or overweight and developing chronic diseases. It’s important to note that 60 minutes of physical activity can be achieved through a number of activities throughout the entire day – it doesn’t have to be done all at once. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y believes that getting kids more active and allowing them to play is an important factor in improving their health. The YMCA of Central Kentucky offers programs such Take Ten at Glendover and Southside Elementary Schools and Jumpin’ Jaguars at William Wells Brown. In a fun, enriching environment, these programs have helped children by increasing physical activity, educating on healthy behavior and food choices.

New Project Connects Ministry, Science for Greater Good
[September 08, 2011] --- Students gathered at the home of a local alum to learn about the Mission Farm.WILMORE, Ky. — Beginning this fall, Asbury University students have an opportunity to learn how to feed hungry souls by filling hungry bellies with a project called the Mission Farm. The idea behind the Mission Farm is to help students learn the information and skills needed to grow wholesome fruits, vegetables and livestock, and to be able to adapt that knowledge to any mission situation to which they are called. A one-credit-hour seminar meets weekly to investigate the process of establishing a sustainable farm, including planting and harvesting, soil ecology and food preservation techniques. A groundbreaking for the Mission Farm will take place at the Equine Center on Sept. 24.A groundbreaking for the Mission Farm will take place at 1 p.m. at the University’s Draft Horse Day event on Sept. 24, 2011, at the University’s Equine Center. Work on the Mission Farm will continue throughout the Fall semester, and in the Spring, another seminar focusing on animal husbandry will be offered. A trip to Belize over spring break (March 10-17) will focus on tutoring local children in English and math, as well as agricultural work, to give Asbury students a glimpse of the mission field from an agricultural point of view.

Announcement of Grand Opening
[September 7, 2011] --- Bronaugh & Pulliam/Sperry Van Ness and The Pulliam Company in cooperation with Hogan Real Estate Investments of Louisville, KY have arranged the sale of the former “On the Border” restaurant located at 124 Marketplace Drive (in front of Walmart and Lowes at Man O’ War and Nicholasville Road), Lexington, KY, for South Farm Investments, LLC. The new owner Chicken Coop, LLC of Louisville will be opening Roosters, a casual dining restaurant with a menu of burgers, sub sandwiches, along with pizza, and your favorite brew and of course their famous award winning chicken wings. They plan to employ several workers in this new location. They expect to open around November 1, 2011 and plan to start interviews on site around October 1, 2011.

KY Chapter of Society of Financial Service Professionals Elects Officers, Board Members
[September 7, 2011] --- Randall Wright, ChFC, CMFC, Managing Director of Collins & Wright Benefits Group, LLC has been elected 2011 - 2012 President of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) Lexington, Kentucky Chapter. He is a member of the Central Kentucky Association of Health Underwriters, as well as the Lexington Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. In July 2011 he will begin his two-year term as President of SFSP. Other elected Chapter officers include: Timothy Dunn, JD, of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC, Vice President; Daniel King, CPA, CFP, PFC, of Switzer, McGaughey & Co., PSC, Secretary/Treasurer; Immediate Past President, Gerald Gilinsky, CLU, ChFC, CLF, FLMI, CPCU, CASL, of State Farm; William Cox, CLU, CLTC, CASL, LUTCF, of Mass Mutual Financial Group as Programs Chairman; Gregory Slater, CLU, LUTCF, ChFC, of State Farm as Membership Chairman; Ralph “Bud” Watson, CPA, of BB&T Wealth Management as IT Chairman; and John Kiebler, HIA, MHP, PAHM, LUTCF, of Humana as Legislative Chairman. Other Board Members elected were: Melissa Palmer, LLM, JD, CLU, ChFC, of The Rigsby Law Group, PLC; John Marcum, CLU, ChFC, of Wealth Coach of KY, Inc.; Randall Young, CFP, of J.R. Young Company; Melissa Gayheart, JD of Melissa Gayheart Attorney PLC; William “Al” Wilson, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, of Lincoln Financial Network; and Burke Christensen, JD, CLU, Morgan Professor of Insurance at EKU.

Responsive Web Design Being Used by Furniture Retailer My Favorite Things
[September 1, 2011] --- As more and more people are viewing web pages from devices other than a desktop monitor, web designers and developers must think about how company web pages will function and look for customers. The web development team for Forcht Group of Kentucky is using the concept of "responsive web design" to make sure the company's web pages can be easily viewed and navigated from any size screen as well as from a horizontal or vertical screen orientation. With this method, they cover all possibilities with one design. Forcht Group just launched a new website for one of its companies, My Favorite Things in Lexington, (www.mftky.com) using responsive web design principles. www.mftky.comVisit to see first-hand how responsive web design works. Open the site and then resize your browser to witness how all of the design elements shift to accommodate the size of your screen. Forcht Group will continue using responsive design principles as they redesign their other corporate sites.

LEXINGTON SINGS “VIVA LAS VEGAS”: ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NONSTOP, LOW-COST TRAVEL SERVICE BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND LAS VEGAS WITH INTRODUCTORY $104.98* FARES
[September 1, 2011] --- Allegiant announces new, nonstop jet service between Lexington, Ky., and Las Vegas, Nev., will begin Nov. 16. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Central Kentucky residents with fares as low as $104.98* one way. The new flights will operate twice weekly between Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and McCarran International Airport (LAS), with service Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will depart Lexington at 3:45 p.m. arriving in Las Vegas at 5:00 p.m. Flights leaving Las Vegas will depart at 8:00 a.m. arriving in Lexington at 2:30 p.m. (all flight times are local). The carrier will utilize a full-size, 217-seat Boeing 757-200 jet aircraft on the route. Allegiant’s $104.98* one-way introductory fare is limited, must be purchased by Sept. 21, 2011, and is valid for travel between Nov. 16, 2011, and Feb. 14, 2012. Introductory fares are not available on all flights. Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com or by calling the company’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.

KEMI to Offer Preferred Program to the Kentucky Restaurant Association
[September 1, 2011] --- Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) and the Kentucky Restaurant Association (KRA) have announced the launch of a new Workers’ Compensation Program. KEMI is partnering with KRA to make workers’ comp benefits affordable for KRA’s members, and to provide the resources and support that are necessary to improve and maintain a safe work environment. To learn more about this new program, visit www.kemi.com/KRA.

CLARK Material Handling Company Celebrates a Safety Milestone
[August 31, 2011] --- CLARK Material Handling Company has reason to celebrate. CLARK, a leader in the material handling industry, was presented with the Kentucky Governor’s Safety & Health Award for the fifth year in a row at a ceremony held at CLARK’s Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Louisville, KY on August 18, 2011. CLARK’s Louisville facility was recognized for working over 579,000 hours without a lost time accident. These accident-free hours have been logged since November 2002 – nearly nine years of no lost time! The Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s Governor’s Health & Safety Award Program is designed to Promote safety and health awareness in workplaces throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, encourage good sound work practices and recognize those companies that have achieved significant reductions in injuries and illnesses in their workplaces.

Found Flamingos in Your Yard? They’re Flocking for a Worthy Cause!
[August 30, 2011] --- Once again, Lexington-based Republic Bank associates are raising money for breast cancer research in a unique way: by “planting” a flock of pink plastic flamingos in the yards of local residences, and businesses. Republic Bank Lexington Market President Bo Henry explained, “If you’ve been ‘flocked’ pass it on! Contact us by phone, or online and for your $20, or more, donation to the American Cancer Society’s Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign we’ll transplant the birds to any yard you want. Local businesses, have us ‘flock’ a competitor’s yard. If your home has been flocked, have us move the birds to the yard of someone with a sense of humor, and willingness to help this worthwhile cause.” Henry said each recipient receives information both on how to make a donation, and have the flock wing its way to another Fayette County location. Go online to pinkflamingosforlife.org to flock a friend!

The Big Ass Fan Company® Among Inc. 5000 for Fifth Consecutive Year
[August 30, 2011] --- For the fifth consecutive year, The Big Ass Fan Company joins an exclusive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Big Ass Fans, the worldwide leading manufacturer of large diameter, low speed fans ranging in diameter from 6’ to 24’, has been included on the Inc. 5000 list since the list was founded in 2007. In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year. Ranked at number 3794, Big Ass Fans will join this year’s honorees at the Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, September 22-24, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

Comingled Recycling Dumpsters Now Available to Lexington Businesses
[August 25, 2011] --- Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Division of Waste Management and Bluegrass PRIDE are happy to announce a new Fayette County recycling initiative. Businesses and organizations within Fayette County that are large producers of recyclable materials are now eligible to utilize comingled recycling dumpsters instead of the blue recycling Rosie containers. Recycling dumpsters are the same size as regular trash dumpsters, but can be used to place all recyclable material, such as cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, paper, and more. If your organization is interested in utilizing a recycling dumpster, there are three steps you will need to take. The first is to contact Bluegrass PRIDE at 859.266.1572 and request to speak with a Program Manager. They will help you begin the process. Next, you will need to contact your solid waste hauler (Veolia, Rumpke, M&M, etc) to request a new dumpster for comingled recycling, not just cardboard. These normally range from a $20 - $25.00 monthly rental fee. Finally, your organization will need to work with Bluegrass PRIDE to come up with an education plan on how to train your employees, staff members, or patrons about what should and should not be recycled. This education plan is simple and Bluegrass PRIDE will help your organization design and implement the plan. Before LFUCG permits the new comingled recycling dumpster, an LFUCG representative will need to approve the location your organization would like to place the comingled recycling dumpster. This incurs a one-time $25.00 permitting fee. If your organization would like to turn an existing trash dumpster into a comingled recycling dumpster, no permitting fee will be required. However, your organization will still need to contact Bluegrass PRIDE and design an education plan.

Central Bank Launches Personal & Small Business Mobile Banking
[August 23, 2011] --- Central Bank Chairman, President & CEO Luther Deaton, Jr. has announced the bank’s rollout of mobile banking for its personal and small business accounts. CentralMOBILE can access customers’ banking accounts through a wide variety of mobile devices. The bank’s customers will have the functionality, flexibility and security of internet banking with the convenience of a cell phone. A wide range of internet enabled phones will be eligible to use SMS text, their browser or downloadable apps (BlackBerry & iPhone). An app for Android phones is planned for later this year. Account Features: View balances, items paid, and account history for up to 45 days; Receive account alerts; Transfer between accounts; Make bill payments; and Locate branches and ATMs. The service is fully integrated with CentralNET, the bank’s online banking service. Enrollment will be through the CentralNET website, with full instruction being provided to lead people through the process, which only takes a few minutes to complete.

Forcht Bank Announces Availability of Android App
[August 22, 2011] --- Forcht Bank is excited to announce that the Forcht2Go Android App is now available for download! Forcht2Go provides the ability to manage your accounts from your mobile device - anytime, anywhere. It's fast, secure and free. With Forcht2Go you can: Check balances, View transactions, Transfer funds, Locate a banking center or ATM and Contact customer service. To enroll in Forcht2Go, you must be a Forcht Bank account holder enrolled for mobile banking. Visit forchtbank.com to sign up and have your online banking account activated within 24 hours. Once you are activated, visit the Android Marketplace to download the app. iPhone users can have the same mobile banking experience by downloading the Forcht Bank iPhone app.

BODIES REVEALED, A FASCINATING TRAVELING EXHIBITION TO LAUNCH NEW SPACE [August 18, 2011] --- A new exhibition space, The Museum & Gallery at Lexington Center, will open in September of 2011. The space, formerly occupied by the UK Basketball Museum, offers approximately 10,000 square feet of exhibit, retail and office space. Bodies Revealed exposes the secrets of the human body in unprecedented detail normally reserved for medical professionals. Visitors of all ages can look deep inside the carefully preserved specimens, learn about human anatomy and see the effects that disease and unhealthy lifestyles have on the body. The Exhibition, presented by Premier Exhibitions, will be on display at the Lexington Center Museum & Gallery through December 2011.

Nominations are Now Being Accepted for the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence
[August 17, 2011] --- The Downtown Lexington Corporation is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence. This year there are six different awards up for grabs, they are: the Urban Innovation Award, Landscape and Streetscape Award, Leadership Achievement Award, Perfect Partner Award, Outstanding Individual Award and the Smiley Pete Award. If you know a business, organization or an individual who you would like to nominate for any of the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence you may nominate them by sending an e-mail to renee@downtownlex.com by Wednesday, August 31 at 5pm. In the e-mail make sure to include the business, organization or individual's name that you would like to nominate along with the award you would like to nominate them for and a brief description of why they deserve the award.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EXPANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ESTABLISHES AN ADVISORY BOARD
[August 17, 2011] --- Global Environmental Services, LLC announced today that it has expanded the corporation’s Board of Directors and has established an Advisory Board in support of its executive management team. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of its facilities expansion into Austin, TX.

Company Working on a Process to Remove Carbon Emissions from Fossil Fuel Combustion Processes
[August 15, 2011] --- According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, coal emissions form the electric power sector generated a staggering 1,945.9 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide in 2008, accounting for a third of the total U.S. carbon emissions in 2008. One Lexington-based company may hold the answer to our energy / environment dilemma. Underground Recovery, LLC, a newly formed Lexington-based company, has developed a patent-pending process, which may eliminate carbon emissions from coal combustion processes in a potentially efficient and inexpensive way. Current carbon sequestration methods are both costly and energy intensive. The new process invented by Underground Recovery, LLC, addresses coal combustion along with capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide, as well as the elimination of costly ash disposal. Underground Recovery, LLC is looking for synergistic research, development and commercialization partners for collaborations and investments.

The YMCA of Central Kentucky Helps Children and Teens in Need of a Safe Place to Go After School
[August 9, 2011] --- When the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place to go when their parents are still at work or away from home. According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children nationwide and 28 percent of children in Kentucky alone are left unsupervised after 3 p.m., responsible for taking care of themselves. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers quality afterschool programs that not only help youth learn, grow and thrive, but keep them safe and surrounded by caring adults. Combining play with academics, the Y’s afterschool programs fill gaps in schools and in central Kentucky by offering enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition. Youth in the YMCA of Central Kentucky’s afterschool program receive homework assistance and positive socialization skills and can engage in arts, music, games in the gym and more. For more information about the YMCA of Central Kentucky’s afterschool program, please contact Kelly Easton, Executive Director YMCA Child Development, at 859-226-0393.

AMR Management Services Announces Acquisition of Drake & Company
[Aug. 6, 2011] --- AMR Management Services (AMR) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Drake & Company (DrakeCo), an accredited AMC based in Chesterfield, Mo. This acquisition solidifies AMR’s position as a leader in the AMC industry. The combined operations bring AMR to 65 employees, 30 full-service and project-based clients and more than $6 million in annual revenue. AMR will maintain the DrakeCo office in Chesterfield, Mo., in addition to its headquarters in Lexington, Ky. AMR also provides government affairs support out of a satellite office in Washington, D.C. The combined company will be one of the 10 largest association management companies in the industry. All the DrakeCo employees have joined the AMR team and will continue supporting existing DrakeCo clients.

Human Resources certification is now available at BCTC
[August 5, 2011] --- Bluegrass Community and Technical College is offering the 36-hour (12 week) SHRM Learning System Course, Tuesdays, 9/13/11 through 11/29/11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at our Leestown Campus located at 164 Opportunity Way, Lexington, KY. This course is designed primarily for individuals seeking HR certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®). Kentucky employers paying an employee’s course fee may be eligible for special funding to offset costs. Register today by contacting Sheila Simpson at 859.246.6676.

Transylvania ranked as one of nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review
[August 4, 2011] --- Transylvania University is listed in The Princeton Review’s The Best 376 Colleges, a ranking that includes the top 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges. The book’s two-page profile of Transylvania includes comments from Transylvania students surveyed for the book. According to students, Transylvania strives to provide “a holistic educational experience where one can grow intellectually and academically while participating in a vibrant social community.” Professors “are both very knowledgeable and fun to be around” and their accessibility is “amazing.” When it comes to social life on campus, students were quoted as saying “every social event is practically an open invitation” and Transylvania’s location in downtown Lexington means students are often found “walking downtown to theaters, art exhibits, or other downtown events.” Students commented that their classmates come “from different backgrounds including differences in sexual orientation, class, religion, region and political orientation” meaning “most students will find themselves right at home on campus.”

The Gibson Company Real Estate Transactions
[July 27, 2011] --- HomeServices of Kentucky dba Rector Hayden Realtors just signed a 5 year lease for just under 14,000 square feet of office space located at 998 Governors Lane in Beaumont Centre. Kevin Verhoven and David Allen with The Gibson Company Commercial Real Estate represented the owners of the building and handled the negotiations with HomeServices. The new office will be home to the largest Residential Real Estate Company in Central Kentucky and will be ready for occupancy by the end of 2011. In addition, Babcock and Wilcox Conversion Services, LLC (BWCS) recently signed a 5 year lease for just under 12,000 square feet of office space located at 1020 Monarch Street in Beaumont Centre. Kevin Verhoven and Billy Smith with The Gibson Company Commercial Real Estate negotiated the lease. BWCS is responsible for the Department of Energy Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) Project for uranium conversion operations in Paducah (KY) and Piketon (OH)

Newest Exhibition "More is More" Opens at LAL
[July 27, 2011] --- LAL’s newest exhibition More is More takes a contemporary spin on the idea of abundance. Curated by Melissa Vandenberg, Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Foundations at Eastern Kentucky University.More is More opens July 22 during a Fifth Third Bank 4th Friday at 6p and runs through September 11, 2011. The exhibition features contemporary works by 58 artists from 27 states.There are many pieces in More is More to reel in a viewer’s curiosity, and as many opportunities to engage in dialogue about the concept. Join us for events and lectures surrounding this exhibition.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Opens Washington, D.C. Office
[July 22, 2011] --- Prominent Washington, D.C. attorneys Donald Santarelli and Marshall Berman join Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in unveiling the firm's newest office. Santarelli and Berman have joined with Dinsmore's 450 attorneys to establish the firm's presence in the nation's capital. Joining Santarelli and Berman in Washington, D.C. are Dinsmore attorneys Joseph Terry (Lexington), Ben Wells (Cincinnati), William Sherman (Cincinnati) and Robert Beatty, Jr. (Morgantown). Dinsmore's new office is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in the Federal Triangle, at 801 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Joseph Terry will now split his time between the firm's Lexington, Kentucky and Washington, D.C. offices. He assumes the responsibility as Managing Partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

TrinSoft Nominated for We CARE Award
[July 19, 2011] --- TrinSoft is excited to announce its nomination for Republic Bank’s We CARE Award for Central Kentucky businesses. The award gives recognition and appreciation to local companies whose employees are doing great things in their communities and who stress the four elements contained in the We CARE name itself - Community, Activity, Recognition and Enterprise.TrinSoft team members are very active in serving the community through organizations such as The Alzheimer’s Association, God’s Pantry, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and many more.

Mr. Taxi brings the Big Apple to Versailles, Kentucky
Children and adults at New Hope Baptist Church in Versailles, Kentucky, got a taste of the Big Apple as Mr. Taxi provided rides around the parking for the vacation Bible school participants this weekend. Mr. Taxi looks forward to more opportunities to work with children and give them the “Big Apple” experience. Perhaps one day, one of those children will direct a vacation Bible school in NYC and ask those drivers to give them the “Bluegrass” taxi experience offered by Mr. Taxi. Mr. Taxi is a full-service taxi company with over 50 vehicles, serving Lexington since 2008. For more information about Mr. Taxi, visit the web site at www.mrtaxi.com.

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment Expanding Again in Both Eastern and Western Facilities
[July 15, 2011] --- Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Dunnville, KY, announces that it is expanding both its eastern and western heavy ag manufacturing facilities to keep pace with the growing ag equipment business nationwide. Over the last 15 years, Tarter has steadily grown into one of the largest 3-point equipment/tractor attachment manufacturers in the nation, and these expansions are necessary for their continued growth in these and other construction equipment manufacturing areas. Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is 66-year-old company still privately owned and operated by the Tarter family and currently operated by the fourth generation of Tarters. As the largest farm and ranch equipment manufacturer in the nation, they manufacture over 950 products across 10 product categories, and ship product to dealers in all 50 states and Canada.

Lexington Opera House Seeks to Expand Volunteer Usher and “Specialty of the House” Staff
[July 14, 2011] --- Volunteers are needed to support a treasured community asset! The Lexington Opera House, located at 401 W. Short Street, is expanding its volunteer usher and “Specialty of the House” staff for the 2011-12 season. For Ushers, No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided through an orientation session being offered on Monday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Tom Habermann to register: Thabermann@lexingtoncenter.com. “Specialty of the House” volunteers prepare and serve meals to Broadway Live casts & crews, offering friendly, Southern hospitality and great home-cooked meals to the touring companies. Two information sessions to learn about the program will be held on Wednesday, August 24th and Monday, August 29th from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Opera House. For more information, contact coordinator Patty Doyle: Patty_doyle2000@yahoo.com

Nominations are Now Being Accepted for the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence
[July 14, 2011] --- The Downtown Lexington Corporation is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence. This year there are six different awards up for grabs, they are: the Urban Innovation Award, Landscape and Streetscape Award, Leadership Achievement Award, Perfect Partner Award, Outstanding Individual Award and the Smiley Pete Award. If you know a business, organization or an individual who you would like to nominate for any of the 2011 DLC Awards of Excellence you may nominate them by sending an e-mail to renee@downtownlex.com by Wednesday, August 31 at 5pm. In the e-mail make sure to include the business, organization or individual's name that you would like to nominate along with the award you would like to nominate them for and a brief description of why they deserve the award. For more information, please contact Renee Jackson, DLC President at 859-425-2590 or at renee@downtownlex.com.

The Law Offices of Julie A. Butcher Relocate to Downtown Lexington
[July 12, 2011] --- Attorney Julie A. Butcher is pleased to announce that her law offices have moved closer to downtown. They are now located near the revitalized West Jefferson corridor area businesses such as Wine & Market, Nick Ryan’s and The Grey Goose.

Setzer Properties and Con-way Freight Grand Opening
[July 11, 2011] --- Setzer Properties of Lexington, KY, completed the 105-door, 41,000 sq. ft. freight service center for Con-way Freight. The new facility, located at 1511 Cornerway Boulevard, San Antonio, will serve as the local hub for: daily freight pickup and delivery service, a nightly reship operations connecting San Antonio with 1, 2 and 3-day service points in Con-way’s nationwide network, and as a gateway for goods moving to and from Mexico. This facility will replace an existing 48-door service center and is scheduled to open July 15, 2011.

Midway College Ends 2010-2011 Academic Year with All-Time Record Enrollment
[July 7, 2011] --- Midway College is pleased to report that at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year it reached a total unduplicated enrollment of 2,149 students. This is an all-time high for the College and it surpasses the goal the College set for itself of reaching 2,000 students by the end of the academic year. Realizing there are still more students to reach and serve, the College has set another goal of reaching an enrollment of 4,000 students by the year 2015.

Bates Security Acquires Two Local Security Companies
[July 7, 2011] --- Bates Security, a division of Sonitrol of Lexington, Inc., announced that it has acquired Bass Services as of April 1st and Winchester Security as of June 15th , 2011. Bates Security welcomes their new customers in the Central Kentucky area. The acquisition is the fourth for the company in the last year. Kentucky Security Specialists of Lexington and Safety Services in Northern Kentucky were acquired in 2010. Bates Security provides both residential and commercial security services offering security, video, fire protection, access control, as well as life safety and environmental monitoring services.

Associations International Extends Management Contract with Quest International Users Group
[July 6, 2011] --- - Quest International Users Group, a global association supporting more than 50,000 users of Oracle applications JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Primavera and Oracle Utilities, has extended their management contract with Associations International for an additional three years in a signing ceremony attended by the members of the Quest Board of Directors and Associations International staff. Quest International Users Group is a not-for-profit worldwide community of more than 50,000 Oracle applications and technology users who share resources, expertise and networking through Quest to maximize the value of their software. The power of Quest’s community, tools and experience make it a steady, dependable users group in an ever-changing software world. To learn more about Quest visit QuestDirect.org.