MEMBER NEWS
November 2020
Kinetic By Windstream Participating in Sock Drive Until Dec. 31st
Kinetic by Windstream will be participating in a sock drive from now until December 31. The items collected will be donated to Salvation Army. You can make your donation at 2121 Richmond Road, Suite 110, in Lexington. Kinetic By Windstream is also waiving the $50 activation for any new installs during this time with a donation. With any questions, please call 859.255.0200.
Kinetic by Windstream will be participating in a sock drive from now until December 31. The items collected will be donated to Salvation Army. You can make your donation at 2121 Richmond Road, Suite 110, in Lexington. Kinetic By Windstream is also waiving the $50 activation for any new installs during this time with a donation. With any questions, please call 859.255.0200.
Learn How to Detail an Effective Disaster Recovery / Data Protection Plan at November 18th Webinar
2020 has been a year of disruption. How do you pivot from that to business advantage? It’s time to change the game! Commonwealth Technology invites you to join Scale Computing and Visual Edge IT on Wednesday, November 18th at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar to understand the cost of downtime and detail an effective disaster recovery / data protection plan to keep your business running and your data secure. During the session, we will explore how you can build a robust business resiliency plan that includes:
REGISTER HERE:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ikb5tb_USyGz9e_-r5vHHQ
2020 has been a year of disruption. How do you pivot from that to business advantage? It’s time to change the game! Commonwealth Technology invites you to join Scale Computing and Visual Edge IT on Wednesday, November 18th at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar to understand the cost of downtime and detail an effective disaster recovery / data protection plan to keep your business running and your data secure. During the session, we will explore how you can build a robust business resiliency plan that includes:
- Backup and Disaster Recovery - Snapshot replication, failover, failback, and restore
- Advanced Backup and Cloud Storage - Backup and restore any and all VMs, whether you’re running Windows, Linux, UNIX, or a desktop system
- Work from Anywhere - Quickly connect remote users securely to existing infrastructure
- Ransomware and Other Cyber Threats - Actively protect your extended network
REGISTER HERE:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ikb5tb_USyGz9e_-r5vHHQ
WEBINAR November 12 | The Coronavirus and Beyond: Strategies for Creditors During Uncertain Economic Times
The Stites & Harbison, PLLC Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Service Group will be hosting a webinar on November 12th from noon to 1:30 p.m. Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy attorneys Elizabeth Lee Thompson, Brian M. Bennett, Chrisandrea L. Turner and John S. Wathen will discuss the latest legal issues affecting businesses during these uncertain economic times.
This webinar will include important information on COVID-19 related issues, including an analysis of its impact on delinquencies and bankruptcy filings, how to respond to potential increases in bankruptcy preference actions against creditors, and the handling of collection cases in the age of COVID-19. Details regarding the seminar can be found at THIS LINK.
The Stites & Harbison, PLLC Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Service Group will be hosting a webinar on November 12th from noon to 1:30 p.m. Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy attorneys Elizabeth Lee Thompson, Brian M. Bennett, Chrisandrea L. Turner and John S. Wathen will discuss the latest legal issues affecting businesses during these uncertain economic times.
This webinar will include important information on COVID-19 related issues, including an analysis of its impact on delinquencies and bankruptcy filings, how to respond to potential increases in bankruptcy preference actions against creditors, and the handling of collection cases in the age of COVID-19. Details regarding the seminar can be found at THIS LINK.
October 2020
Commonwealth Technology Hosts Tech Event to Protect You!
Commonwealth Technology, A Visual Edge Technology Company, hosts "TERRIFYING TECHNOLOGY TALES…and how to avert the terror!" on Wednesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
They may not go bump in the night, but they just might go bump in your technology infrastructure. Cyberattacks are a terrifying reality keeping business owners on high alert. As hackers and cyber criminals get smarter, businesses have to adapt to make sure they don’t become the next IT horror story. We’ve assembled experts from across the country to share some of the scariest IT stories they’ve experienced and ways you can avoid falling victim to them.
Participants will have the opportunity to win some great tech prizes like a brand new Surface Go 2 to some lucky attendees. You’ll be automatically entered in the drawing and you must be present to win. Register on-line HERE.
Commonwealth Technology, A Visual Edge Technology Company, hosts "TERRIFYING TECHNOLOGY TALES…and how to avert the terror!" on Wednesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
They may not go bump in the night, but they just might go bump in your technology infrastructure. Cyberattacks are a terrifying reality keeping business owners on high alert. As hackers and cyber criminals get smarter, businesses have to adapt to make sure they don’t become the next IT horror story. We’ve assembled experts from across the country to share some of the scariest IT stories they’ve experienced and ways you can avoid falling victim to them.
Participants will have the opportunity to win some great tech prizes like a brand new Surface Go 2 to some lucky attendees. You’ll be automatically entered in the drawing and you must be present to win. Register on-line HERE.
Marrillia Design and Construction Announces Expansion
Marrillia Design and Construction has announced its expansion to a new Louisville office. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Marrillia Design and Construction is a commercial general contractor, design/build contractor and construction manager. As part of its diverse operational capabilities, Marrillia self-performs site work, utility infrastructure and employs its own general trades workforce. Since Marrillia’s flagship office was established in 2008, the company has completed more than 180 projects totaling more than $220 million in value. Marrillia’s portfolio of clients include the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, LG&E-KU, Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Also announced today was the addition of FaLena Perry to lead Marrillia’s Louisville-based operations as the Vice President of Construction (Louisville/Southern Indiana Market). Perry will lead development and day-to-day operations of the Louisville office with a focus on both public and private work. Perry brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously practicing as both a structural engineer and leading the construction administration department of a large architectural firm. FaLena has successfully completed a variety of complex construction projects including middle, elementary and high school projects, as well as wastewater treatment plants, first response and healthcare facilities. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Marrillia Design and Construction’s portfolio of Louisville projects includes the renovation of the $1.5 million Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 6 project. The project will be completed in Spring 2021. Visit www.marrillia.com to view Marrillia’s past project work.
Marrillia Design and Construction has announced its expansion to a new Louisville office. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Marrillia Design and Construction is a commercial general contractor, design/build contractor and construction manager. As part of its diverse operational capabilities, Marrillia self-performs site work, utility infrastructure and employs its own general trades workforce. Since Marrillia’s flagship office was established in 2008, the company has completed more than 180 projects totaling more than $220 million in value. Marrillia’s portfolio of clients include the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, LG&E-KU, Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Also announced today was the addition of FaLena Perry to lead Marrillia’s Louisville-based operations as the Vice President of Construction (Louisville/Southern Indiana Market). Perry will lead development and day-to-day operations of the Louisville office with a focus on both public and private work. Perry brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously practicing as both a structural engineer and leading the construction administration department of a large architectural firm. FaLena has successfully completed a variety of complex construction projects including middle, elementary and high school projects, as well as wastewater treatment plants, first response and healthcare facilities. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Marrillia Design and Construction’s portfolio of Louisville projects includes the renovation of the $1.5 million Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 6 project. The project will be completed in Spring 2021. Visit www.marrillia.com to view Marrillia’s past project work.
September 2020
Chrysalis House Offers NTI Day Camp for Grades K-10
Chrysalis House will begin offering a six-week Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day Camp for children residing at Serenity Apartments or children of Chrysalis House graduates enrolled in Fayette County Schools, Kindergarten – 10th grade. The camp has 18 spots for children in grades K-5th and 15 spots for grades 6th-10th. Chrysalis House’s commitment to family-centered treatment led to this initiative of supporting families in an unconventional way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chrysalis House program aims to help relieve some of the stress experienced by working single-parents who are also attempting to ensure their children are keeping up with their educational requirements. The primary goal of the Chrysalis House NTI day camp is to keep students functioning at grade level or better once schools return to in-person learning.
The NTI camp will help students with the use of technology, accessing virtual classrooms, and tutoring while also providing daily classroom structure. In addition to the instruction and tutoring component, the program will also provide breakfast and lunch, and time for physical activity, music, and art. “With all of the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic it is so important for students to have a safe and structured environment for learning.” stated Chrysalis House Director of Finance Kama McKinney.
Chrysalis House is dedicated to supporting families, reducing stressors for women in recovery and paving the way to a bright future for children. This evolving need, so critical for our community, requires collaboration from partner agencies and private donors. If you would like to make a financial donation to Chrysalis House to further this endeavor, please visit our website at www.chrysalishouse.org.
Chrysalis House will begin offering a six-week Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day Camp for children residing at Serenity Apartments or children of Chrysalis House graduates enrolled in Fayette County Schools, Kindergarten – 10th grade. The camp has 18 spots for children in grades K-5th and 15 spots for grades 6th-10th. Chrysalis House’s commitment to family-centered treatment led to this initiative of supporting families in an unconventional way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chrysalis House program aims to help relieve some of the stress experienced by working single-parents who are also attempting to ensure their children are keeping up with their educational requirements. The primary goal of the Chrysalis House NTI day camp is to keep students functioning at grade level or better once schools return to in-person learning.
The NTI camp will help students with the use of technology, accessing virtual classrooms, and tutoring while also providing daily classroom structure. In addition to the instruction and tutoring component, the program will also provide breakfast and lunch, and time for physical activity, music, and art. “With all of the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic it is so important for students to have a safe and structured environment for learning.” stated Chrysalis House Director of Finance Kama McKinney.
Chrysalis House is dedicated to supporting families, reducing stressors for women in recovery and paving the way to a bright future for children. This evolving need, so critical for our community, requires collaboration from partner agencies and private donors. If you would like to make a financial donation to Chrysalis House to further this endeavor, please visit our website at www.chrysalishouse.org.
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U.S. Bank Signs On as Presenting Sponsor of JA Inspire Virtual
Junior Achievement is thrilled to announce that U.S. Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural JA Inspire Virtual event. JA Inspire Virtual is a powerful, virtual career exploration event that will be massive, measured in student engagement and impact.
Lynn Hudgins, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass President, weighs in on the partnership, “We are incredibly fortunate that U.S. Bank has embraced Junior Achievement as a part of their work culture. The financial and volunteer support they provide is truly outstanding.”
Up to 20,000 middle and high school students from Central, Eastern, and Western Kentucky will participate in the event. Students will begin their exploration with mostly abstract notions and will end up focused and activated, with real insights on what industries interest them, what specific jobs are like, and what education is required to do them successfully. Students will be able to hear webinars on a variety of topics in the “auditorium” and visit with representative from businesses across the commonwealth in the “exhibit hall”.
“At U.S. Bank, we believe in powering potential, which is why we are proud to be a presenting sponsor,” said Perry Allen, U.S. Bank regional president for Central Northern Eastern Kentucky. “We have 120 branches in Kentucky and more than 2,600 employees who are dedicated to this community. We are excited to help our young students in Kentucky explore careers and build leadership skills.”
Through the generosity of companies like U.S. Bank, students in all local 8th-12th grade classrooms can attend for FREE. For more information on having your school participate or in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor for JA Inspire Virtual, please visit www.JAInspireVirtual.org.
Junior Achievement is thrilled to announce that U.S. Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural JA Inspire Virtual event. JA Inspire Virtual is a powerful, virtual career exploration event that will be massive, measured in student engagement and impact.
Lynn Hudgins, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass President, weighs in on the partnership, “We are incredibly fortunate that U.S. Bank has embraced Junior Achievement as a part of their work culture. The financial and volunteer support they provide is truly outstanding.”
Up to 20,000 middle and high school students from Central, Eastern, and Western Kentucky will participate in the event. Students will begin their exploration with mostly abstract notions and will end up focused and activated, with real insights on what industries interest them, what specific jobs are like, and what education is required to do them successfully. Students will be able to hear webinars on a variety of topics in the “auditorium” and visit with representative from businesses across the commonwealth in the “exhibit hall”.
“At U.S. Bank, we believe in powering potential, which is why we are proud to be a presenting sponsor,” said Perry Allen, U.S. Bank regional president for Central Northern Eastern Kentucky. “We have 120 branches in Kentucky and more than 2,600 employees who are dedicated to this community. We are excited to help our young students in Kentucky explore careers and build leadership skills.”
Through the generosity of companies like U.S. Bank, students in all local 8th-12th grade classrooms can attend for FREE. For more information on having your school participate or in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor for JA Inspire Virtual, please visit www.JAInspireVirtual.org.
August 2020
AVOL Kentucky Announces 2020 Dining Out For Life Initiative
AVOL Kentucky (AVOL) announced today the eleventh annual Dining Out For Life® (DOFL) event scheduled for Thursday, September 10. This year’s installment of the annual fundraiser will have a slightly different feel due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are still a number of ways for the community to participate and make a meaningful impact on eradicating HIV in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and supporting those most in need.
Participants will be able to donate online anytime beginning today at www.dineoutlex.com. Then, AVOL is inviting the Bluegrass to dine-in or order carry-out/curbside pickup from one of their 30 restaurant partners on Thursday, September 10. A portion of sales will be donated to AVOL by these generous establishments. A complete list of partner restaurants can also be found at www.dineoutlex.com.
AVOL provides extensive outreach, education, access to free HIV testing, prevention and connectivity to care. For individuals living with HIV, AVOL responds to and develops new housing opportunities which address critical housing needs. Stable housing as a direct impact on health outcomes. Individuals who are stably housed are more likely to achieve viral suppression and healthy living.
DOFL, founded in 1982, is now produced in 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada, with more than 3,000 restaurants donating a portion of their proceeds from their designated day of dining.
AVOL has hosted Lexington’s since 2009 and has raised over $780,000 which has provided a host of services to thousands, including benefits and resources counseling, case management, housing, and food and nutrition assistance to low-income individuals. Last year, AVOL was recognized as one of the nation’s top-10 DOFL host organizations.
AVOL Kentucky (AVOL) announced today the eleventh annual Dining Out For Life® (DOFL) event scheduled for Thursday, September 10. This year’s installment of the annual fundraiser will have a slightly different feel due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are still a number of ways for the community to participate and make a meaningful impact on eradicating HIV in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and supporting those most in need.
Participants will be able to donate online anytime beginning today at www.dineoutlex.com. Then, AVOL is inviting the Bluegrass to dine-in or order carry-out/curbside pickup from one of their 30 restaurant partners on Thursday, September 10. A portion of sales will be donated to AVOL by these generous establishments. A complete list of partner restaurants can also be found at www.dineoutlex.com.
AVOL provides extensive outreach, education, access to free HIV testing, prevention and connectivity to care. For individuals living with HIV, AVOL responds to and develops new housing opportunities which address critical housing needs. Stable housing as a direct impact on health outcomes. Individuals who are stably housed are more likely to achieve viral suppression and healthy living.
DOFL, founded in 1982, is now produced in 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada, with more than 3,000 restaurants donating a portion of their proceeds from their designated day of dining.
AVOL has hosted Lexington’s since 2009 and has raised over $780,000 which has provided a host of services to thousands, including benefits and resources counseling, case management, housing, and food and nutrition assistance to low-income individuals. Last year, AVOL was recognized as one of the nation’s top-10 DOFL host organizations.
July 2020
BIGGBY COFFEE Seeking New Franchise Owners
BIGGBY® didn’t become the fastest growing coffee chain in the U.S. by accident. The founders have decades of experience in the restaurant business. It has developed a support system that offers training, marketing, and much more.
BIGGBY® COFFEE aims to be the best coffee shop in your neighborhood. While being happy, having fun, making friends and loving people, BIGGBY® continues to grow along with the appreciation for specialty coffee. Though BIGGBY® holds a strong brand and profile, staying true to the community is a core value. Many individuals throughout local communities have voted BIGGBY® as one of the best spots to grab a cup of coffee. Its franchise owners have so much fun owning their own BIGGBY® COFFEE. They are important members of their local communities and continually grow their staff through leadership development.
BIGGBY® COFFEE is looking for those that want to own their first BIGGBY® COFFEE in Kentucky. Area Representative, Carrie Cousins, is a Multi-Unit Owner/Operator with six years of experience and four BIGGBY® locations in the Kalamazoo, MI area. Just last year in her hometown of Georgetown, KY, she opened her fifth and the first Central Kentucky BIGGBY® location. You can check out her store next to Southland Christian Church and Lemons Mill Elementary (126 Amerson Way, Georgetown KY).
BIGGBY® COFFEE has a limited time offer! First time Franchisees who sign between now and September 30, 2020 will get $15,000 back in essential equipment and inventory. Those that are Military will also get a discounted Franchise Fee and $10,000 back. Make sure to contact Carrie if you are interested to learn more about BIGGBY® COFFEE and what it takes to own your first store.
For franchise opportunities, e-mail to [email protected].
BIGGBY® didn’t become the fastest growing coffee chain in the U.S. by accident. The founders have decades of experience in the restaurant business. It has developed a support system that offers training, marketing, and much more.
BIGGBY® COFFEE aims to be the best coffee shop in your neighborhood. While being happy, having fun, making friends and loving people, BIGGBY® continues to grow along with the appreciation for specialty coffee. Though BIGGBY® holds a strong brand and profile, staying true to the community is a core value. Many individuals throughout local communities have voted BIGGBY® as one of the best spots to grab a cup of coffee. Its franchise owners have so much fun owning their own BIGGBY® COFFEE. They are important members of their local communities and continually grow their staff through leadership development.
BIGGBY® COFFEE is looking for those that want to own their first BIGGBY® COFFEE in Kentucky. Area Representative, Carrie Cousins, is a Multi-Unit Owner/Operator with six years of experience and four BIGGBY® locations in the Kalamazoo, MI area. Just last year in her hometown of Georgetown, KY, she opened her fifth and the first Central Kentucky BIGGBY® location. You can check out her store next to Southland Christian Church and Lemons Mill Elementary (126 Amerson Way, Georgetown KY).
BIGGBY® COFFEE has a limited time offer! First time Franchisees who sign between now and September 30, 2020 will get $15,000 back in essential equipment and inventory. Those that are Military will also get a discounted Franchise Fee and $10,000 back. Make sure to contact Carrie if you are interested to learn more about BIGGBY® COFFEE and what it takes to own your first store.
For franchise opportunities, e-mail to [email protected].
ExecuTrain of Kentucky Owner Crinda Francke Purchases ExecuTrain US
ExecuTrain US, founded in Atlanta, GA in 1984, is a worldwide leader in business training providing quality instructions, consulting, and support services to both corporations and individual business students across a global network. In May of this year, Crinda Francke purchased ExecuTrain US and will serve as the organization’s president and chief executive officer effective immediately. In 1994, Crinda started as an employee at ExecuTrain of Lexington. In 1997, she purchased the franchise and in 2000, Crinda purchased the Louisville franchise location as a privately held, woman-owned business serving clients in the Commonwealth.
“I’ve known Crinda since 2001 and I’ve seen the impact ExecuTrain of Kentucky has delivered for successful businesses and corporations in our region,” said Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO, Bob Quick. He added, “Crinda’s ability, motivation and way of doing business has taken ExecuTrain of Kentucky very far, and the sky is truly the limit for what’s next for Crinda and her team.”
“For me, ExecuTrain is all about helping people move forward,” Ms. Francke said. “We’re here to provide someone the knowledge and the confidence to take on a new job or position and to become efficient with new technology to advance and succeed. I’m so grateful for everyone that has been a part of our journey to date and I look forward with great anticipation of what’s yet to come.”
ExecuTrain US, founded in Atlanta, GA in 1984, is a worldwide leader in business training providing quality instructions, consulting, and support services to both corporations and individual business students across a global network. In May of this year, Crinda Francke purchased ExecuTrain US and will serve as the organization’s president and chief executive officer effective immediately. In 1994, Crinda started as an employee at ExecuTrain of Lexington. In 1997, she purchased the franchise and in 2000, Crinda purchased the Louisville franchise location as a privately held, woman-owned business serving clients in the Commonwealth.
“I’ve known Crinda since 2001 and I’ve seen the impact ExecuTrain of Kentucky has delivered for successful businesses and corporations in our region,” said Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO, Bob Quick. He added, “Crinda’s ability, motivation and way of doing business has taken ExecuTrain of Kentucky very far, and the sky is truly the limit for what’s next for Crinda and her team.”
“For me, ExecuTrain is all about helping people move forward,” Ms. Francke said. “We’re here to provide someone the knowledge and the confidence to take on a new job or position and to become efficient with new technology to advance and succeed. I’m so grateful for everyone that has been a part of our journey to date and I look forward with great anticipation of what’s yet to come.”
April 2020
Lexington Geek Opens, Ready to Serve Area Businesses
After many years of working with businesses throughout the Lexington community, Louisville Geek has seen firsthand what the city of Lexington has to offer, which is why they have opened Lexington Geek. It is a full-service IT provider backed by local professionals from the Lexington area and the resources and experience of Louisville Geek.
If your business is having any IT support issues during (or after) this pandemic, Lexington Geek is here to help. Many businesses are looking for ways to save money, which is why they are offering a complimentary network assessment, as well as a Free, 6-month Trial of Office 365, which includes all of the Office apps you’ve been accustomed to over the years, plus Teams, which can be used for videoconferencing.
A flyer which contains a general overview of the services we provide can be found HERE. Please keep in mind that many of these services can be performed away from the office in a remote setting. Lexington Geek looks forward to serving the Lexington community! Contact Lexington Geek at (502) 897-7577 or visit on-line at www.lexgeek.com.
After many years of working with businesses throughout the Lexington community, Louisville Geek has seen firsthand what the city of Lexington has to offer, which is why they have opened Lexington Geek. It is a full-service IT provider backed by local professionals from the Lexington area and the resources and experience of Louisville Geek.
If your business is having any IT support issues during (or after) this pandemic, Lexington Geek is here to help. Many businesses are looking for ways to save money, which is why they are offering a complimentary network assessment, as well as a Free, 6-month Trial of Office 365, which includes all of the Office apps you’ve been accustomed to over the years, plus Teams, which can be used for videoconferencing.
A flyer which contains a general overview of the services we provide can be found HERE. Please keep in mind that many of these services can be performed away from the office in a remote setting. Lexington Geek looks forward to serving the Lexington community! Contact Lexington Geek at (502) 897-7577 or visit on-line at www.lexgeek.com.
March 2020
Two Kentucky Law Firms Expand Global Reach
ELPO Law and McBrayer join Meritas network to give Kentucky companies access to legal expertise worldwide
English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley (ELPO Law), Bowling Green, and McBrayer, with offices in Lexington and Louisville, jointly announce they have joined the Meritas international alliance of independent business law firms and will provide seamless global legal services to companies throughout Kentucky. As part of Meritas, the firms can tap into more than 7,500 lawyers at 259 law firms in 97 countries to provide customized legal services to clients wanting to do business globally. The Kentucky firms also have access to expanded global expertise in such specialty legal areas as intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, employment, tax, and trade. “Companies in our market are increasingly diverse and global, which brings complex legal issues and opportunities to the forefront,” said James Frazier, III, managing member of McBrayer. “To provide the best possible service to our clients, we’re now expanding our representation to include 259 markets throughout the world. ELPO Law and McBrayer had to meet the rigorous requirements to become members of Meritas, the only law firm alliance with a Quality Assurance Program that ensures clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm. Meritas membership is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction.
ELPO Law and McBrayer join Meritas network to give Kentucky companies access to legal expertise worldwide
English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley (ELPO Law), Bowling Green, and McBrayer, with offices in Lexington and Louisville, jointly announce they have joined the Meritas international alliance of independent business law firms and will provide seamless global legal services to companies throughout Kentucky. As part of Meritas, the firms can tap into more than 7,500 lawyers at 259 law firms in 97 countries to provide customized legal services to clients wanting to do business globally. The Kentucky firms also have access to expanded global expertise in such specialty legal areas as intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, employment, tax, and trade. “Companies in our market are increasingly diverse and global, which brings complex legal issues and opportunities to the forefront,” said James Frazier, III, managing member of McBrayer. “To provide the best possible service to our clients, we’re now expanding our representation to include 259 markets throughout the world. ELPO Law and McBrayer had to meet the rigorous requirements to become members of Meritas, the only law firm alliance with a Quality Assurance Program that ensures clients receive the same high-quality legal work and service from every Meritas firm. Meritas membership is extended by invitation only, and firms are regularly assessed for the breadth of their practice expertise and client satisfaction.
February 2020
CITADEL Self Storage Opens in Lexington
CITADEL, a two-story, 85,000 square foot self-storage facility with indoor temperature-controlled units is now open at 133 Locust Hill Drive (near the intersection of Richmond Road and Man ‘o War Boulevard). The location is the former site of the Movie Tavern. The high-end, extremely secure facility has 700 units available in sizes ranging from 5 X 5 to 10 X 30 units, along with 5 contractor warehouse spaces and 2 retail storefronts. The facility also offers covered parking spaces for boat, RV and trailer storage. The CITADEL self-storage concept has already proved successful in Nashville, Louisville, and Cincinnati, where facilities have also been built and open for almost two years. The CITADEL Self Storage brand is committed to developing and operating premier self-storage facilities, built with the customer in mind and with the highest levels of security.
Security is key at CITADEL. Each CITADEL unit has its own security features including its own PIN number for access as well as having over 60 cameras that feed directly into the central security system. CITADEL can be found online at www.citadel859.com or by calling (859) 785-2555.
Citadel Storage Partners II partnered with AMGKY, a Kentucky-based commercial real estate firm to build the CITADEL facility in Lexington. Andover Construction, a sister company of AMGKY, is the general contractor for the project.
AMGKY's commercial brokerage division will be leasing the 5 contractor warehouse spaces and two 1,100 square foot retail storefronts. The contractor warehouse spaces, which are also temperature controlled, range in size from 780 sq. ft to 1500 sq. ft. Each contractor space includes approximately 200 sq. ft. of dedicated office space, drive-in roll-up doors for easy loading and unloading, as well as an individual mailbox for business operations. The two retail spaces enjoy excellent visibility and frontage along North Locust Hill Drive, and will have dedicated signage and parking. Four contractor spaces and both retail spaces are still available for lease, and the spaces can be fit up according to the tenants’ specific needs. For more information, interested parties can contact Chase Davis.
CITADEL, a two-story, 85,000 square foot self-storage facility with indoor temperature-controlled units is now open at 133 Locust Hill Drive (near the intersection of Richmond Road and Man ‘o War Boulevard). The location is the former site of the Movie Tavern. The high-end, extremely secure facility has 700 units available in sizes ranging from 5 X 5 to 10 X 30 units, along with 5 contractor warehouse spaces and 2 retail storefronts. The facility also offers covered parking spaces for boat, RV and trailer storage. The CITADEL self-storage concept has already proved successful in Nashville, Louisville, and Cincinnati, where facilities have also been built and open for almost two years. The CITADEL Self Storage brand is committed to developing and operating premier self-storage facilities, built with the customer in mind and with the highest levels of security.
Security is key at CITADEL. Each CITADEL unit has its own security features including its own PIN number for access as well as having over 60 cameras that feed directly into the central security system. CITADEL can be found online at www.citadel859.com or by calling (859) 785-2555.
Citadel Storage Partners II partnered with AMGKY, a Kentucky-based commercial real estate firm to build the CITADEL facility in Lexington. Andover Construction, a sister company of AMGKY, is the general contractor for the project.
AMGKY's commercial brokerage division will be leasing the 5 contractor warehouse spaces and two 1,100 square foot retail storefronts. The contractor warehouse spaces, which are also temperature controlled, range in size from 780 sq. ft to 1500 sq. ft. Each contractor space includes approximately 200 sq. ft. of dedicated office space, drive-in roll-up doors for easy loading and unloading, as well as an individual mailbox for business operations. The two retail spaces enjoy excellent visibility and frontage along North Locust Hill Drive, and will have dedicated signage and parking. Four contractor spaces and both retail spaces are still available for lease, and the spaces can be fit up according to the tenants’ specific needs. For more information, interested parties can contact Chase Davis.
January 2020
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby and Dentons US Unite to Serve Clients
The combination of Bingham Greenebaum and Cohen & Grigsby, together with Dentons US, launches the first step in forming a truly national law firm in the United States as part of Dentons’ “Project Golden Spike.” Building on Dentons' global polycentric model, the new national partnership increases the quality and breadth of service to clients on a national and global scale, while also enabling member firms—beginning with Dentons US, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum and Dentons Cohen & Grigsby—to retain their defining characteristics and provide in and of the community insight wherever clients need it. Clients benefit from a model that ensures they are served by the partners they know and trust while also having access to the best technology and more talent in more places across the country and around the world.
The new US Region will be governed by a Management Committee led by Mike McNamara, Dentons US Chief Executive Officer; Keith Bice, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum Managing Partner; Chris Carson, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby President and CEO; and Mary Wilson, Dentons US Managing Partner. Toby McClamroch will be Managing Partner of Dentons’ US Region.
Clients now benefit from Dentons’ 33 offices in the United States, including offices in nine of the 10 largest markets and 14 of the top 20. Including previously announced combinations, clients now have access to the experience and talents of more than 10,000 Dentons lawyers in 182 locations and 74 countries across the globe. Dentons Bingham Greenebaum has helped clients close deals, manage risk and open doors to new opportunities for more than 100 years. Its more than 175 lawyers provide transactional, litigation, estate planning, tax and employee benefits, and economic development advice to clients across a variety of industries and business sectors from offices in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
The combination of Bingham Greenebaum and Cohen & Grigsby, together with Dentons US, launches the first step in forming a truly national law firm in the United States as part of Dentons’ “Project Golden Spike.” Building on Dentons' global polycentric model, the new national partnership increases the quality and breadth of service to clients on a national and global scale, while also enabling member firms—beginning with Dentons US, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum and Dentons Cohen & Grigsby—to retain their defining characteristics and provide in and of the community insight wherever clients need it. Clients benefit from a model that ensures they are served by the partners they know and trust while also having access to the best technology and more talent in more places across the country and around the world.
The new US Region will be governed by a Management Committee led by Mike McNamara, Dentons US Chief Executive Officer; Keith Bice, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum Managing Partner; Chris Carson, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby President and CEO; and Mary Wilson, Dentons US Managing Partner. Toby McClamroch will be Managing Partner of Dentons’ US Region.
Clients now benefit from Dentons’ 33 offices in the United States, including offices in nine of the 10 largest markets and 14 of the top 20. Including previously announced combinations, clients now have access to the experience and talents of more than 10,000 Dentons lawyers in 182 locations and 74 countries across the globe. Dentons Bingham Greenebaum has helped clients close deals, manage risk and open doors to new opportunities for more than 100 years. Its more than 175 lawyers provide transactional, litigation, estate planning, tax and employee benefits, and economic development advice to clients across a variety of industries and business sectors from offices in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
Windstream Delivers Faster Kinetic Internet Speeds to 1.3 Million Locations in 2019, Grows Broadband Customer Base
Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, delivered faster internet connections to about 1.3 million locations in 2019. The company accomplished the goal it set at the beginning of the year to expand Kinetic Business 1-Gig Fiber Internet to 100,000 business locations while also deploying fiber Kinetic Internet to 100,000 homes and using other methods to boost speeds to another 1.1 million locations.
The buildout represents a total investment of roughly $400 million, and new customers have noticed. Windstream has grown its Kinetic Internet consumer subscriber base for two consecutive years, with a net addition of more than 28,000 customers in 2019 alone. In addition to the fiber expansion, Windstream’s 2019 investments included fixed wireless, cable internet and other network equipment enhancements delivering speeds from 25-300 megabits per second (Mbps), with most upgraded locations qualifying for 100 Mbps or higher.
Windstream recently launched its next-generation Kinetic Secure and managed WiFi product for advanced network security and protection. These services are delivered across our Kinetic Internet services to provide the best experience for our customers. Windstream is committed to expanding the availability of higher speeds across its footprint and will continue these efforts into 2020. The Kinetic suite of services includes high-speed Internet, entertainment, phone and security products for homes and businesses in 18 states. To learn more about Kinetic by Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.
Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, delivered faster internet connections to about 1.3 million locations in 2019. The company accomplished the goal it set at the beginning of the year to expand Kinetic Business 1-Gig Fiber Internet to 100,000 business locations while also deploying fiber Kinetic Internet to 100,000 homes and using other methods to boost speeds to another 1.1 million locations.
The buildout represents a total investment of roughly $400 million, and new customers have noticed. Windstream has grown its Kinetic Internet consumer subscriber base for two consecutive years, with a net addition of more than 28,000 customers in 2019 alone. In addition to the fiber expansion, Windstream’s 2019 investments included fixed wireless, cable internet and other network equipment enhancements delivering speeds from 25-300 megabits per second (Mbps), with most upgraded locations qualifying for 100 Mbps or higher.
Windstream recently launched its next-generation Kinetic Secure and managed WiFi product for advanced network security and protection. These services are delivered across our Kinetic Internet services to provide the best experience for our customers. Windstream is committed to expanding the availability of higher speeds across its footprint and will continue these efforts into 2020. The Kinetic suite of services includes high-speed Internet, entertainment, phone and security products for homes and businesses in 18 states. To learn more about Kinetic by Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.
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Lex. Center Announces Naming Rights Agreement with Central Bank
Lexington Center Corporation announced a landmark naming rights agreement with Central Bank, rebranding Lexington-Central Kentucky’s premier convention, meeting, sports and entertainment complex as Central Bank Center. The iconic Rupp Arena will be Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
The agreement is between Central Bank and JMI Sports, and UK / LCC’s multimedia rights partner. This agreement bolsters Central Bank’s existing relationship with JMI Sports and UK to an annual average investment of $4.1 million with a term of 14 years, expiring in 2033. Upon completion of the renovation, the portion of this investment associated with naming rights will be $1.5 million. The opportunity to sell naming rights with other media rights is part of LCC’s and the university’s Right of Use Agreement executed in February 2018 and transferred media rights ownership to UK.
A key part of the agreement is the naming rights to the Lexington Convention Center complex, which is currently undergoing a major expansion. To preserve and honor the history and tradition of the legendary basketball program led by Adolph Rupp, the arena will be known as Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The Central Bank Center brand will be on interior, exterior and directional signage, as well as collateral materials related to the Convention Center and Rupp Arena. New graphics are being designed which will be fully integrated into the expansion project and other areas of the facility.
Central Bank has long been known for their strong support of the businesses, consumers and communities of Kentucky. The company’s new partnership with the Lexington Center underscores both its commitment to the community, and mission to realize economic growth and community development in the heart of Lexington.
In addition to economic growth and community development expected as a result of the renovations, Central Bank also views the new Central Bank Center as another opportunity to add value for their loyal customer base. Plans are underway to roll out exclusive benefits for Central Bank customers inside Central Bank Center during 2020, and beyond. For UK Athletics, this marks another instance of innovative partnership with a company that shares its commitment to the success of its 500-plus student-athletes and the people of the Commonwealth. This partnership is the third naming rights agreement that JMI Sports has delivered through its partnership with the University of Kentucky.
Lexington Center Corporation announced a landmark naming rights agreement with Central Bank, rebranding Lexington-Central Kentucky’s premier convention, meeting, sports and entertainment complex as Central Bank Center. The iconic Rupp Arena will be Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
The agreement is between Central Bank and JMI Sports, and UK / LCC’s multimedia rights partner. This agreement bolsters Central Bank’s existing relationship with JMI Sports and UK to an annual average investment of $4.1 million with a term of 14 years, expiring in 2033. Upon completion of the renovation, the portion of this investment associated with naming rights will be $1.5 million. The opportunity to sell naming rights with other media rights is part of LCC’s and the university’s Right of Use Agreement executed in February 2018 and transferred media rights ownership to UK.
A key part of the agreement is the naming rights to the Lexington Convention Center complex, which is currently undergoing a major expansion. To preserve and honor the history and tradition of the legendary basketball program led by Adolph Rupp, the arena will be known as Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The Central Bank Center brand will be on interior, exterior and directional signage, as well as collateral materials related to the Convention Center and Rupp Arena. New graphics are being designed which will be fully integrated into the expansion project and other areas of the facility.
Central Bank has long been known for their strong support of the businesses, consumers and communities of Kentucky. The company’s new partnership with the Lexington Center underscores both its commitment to the community, and mission to realize economic growth and community development in the heart of Lexington.
In addition to economic growth and community development expected as a result of the renovations, Central Bank also views the new Central Bank Center as another opportunity to add value for their loyal customer base. Plans are underway to roll out exclusive benefits for Central Bank customers inside Central Bank Center during 2020, and beyond. For UK Athletics, this marks another instance of innovative partnership with a company that shares its commitment to the success of its 500-plus student-athletes and the people of the Commonwealth. This partnership is the third naming rights agreement that JMI Sports has delivered through its partnership with the University of Kentucky.
December 2019
Become Empowered to Create a More Sustainable Kentucky
Bluegrass Greensource will host an exciting event this coming February: the Inaugural Bluegrass Sustainability Summit. Attendees will learn from our Keynote Speaker, Mark Fisher, VP Facilities, Planning and Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo (the “Greenest Zoo in America”), hear about regional success stories from Cincinnati, Louisville, as well as smaller Kentucky communities, and learn from local experts in four main topic areas. The Summit will conclude with the formation of Action Teams to take on local opportunities and challenges in the areas of Waste Reduction, Water Quality, Sustainable Agriculture/Local Food, and Energy Efficiency/Climate Change. To be held at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center on February 4th, 2020, the Summit is going to be a historic event for Lexington, empowering attendees to create change in their businesses, homes and communities. All Central Kentuckians—including elected officials, government employees, businesses, students, and those working in community and environmental fields—are invited to become inspired to work together to make Kentucky a greener state. More information regarding the event and the day’s agenda can be found at https://bggreensource.org/summit/.
Bluegrass Greensource will host an exciting event this coming February: the Inaugural Bluegrass Sustainability Summit. Attendees will learn from our Keynote Speaker, Mark Fisher, VP Facilities, Planning and Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo (the “Greenest Zoo in America”), hear about regional success stories from Cincinnati, Louisville, as well as smaller Kentucky communities, and learn from local experts in four main topic areas. The Summit will conclude with the formation of Action Teams to take on local opportunities and challenges in the areas of Waste Reduction, Water Quality, Sustainable Agriculture/Local Food, and Energy Efficiency/Climate Change. To be held at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center on February 4th, 2020, the Summit is going to be a historic event for Lexington, empowering attendees to create change in their businesses, homes and communities. All Central Kentuckians—including elected officials, government employees, businesses, students, and those working in community and environmental fields—are invited to become inspired to work together to make Kentucky a greener state. More information regarding the event and the day’s agenda can be found at https://bggreensource.org/summit/.
Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic is celebrating its expansion and renovation with a Re-Grand Opening scheduled for Friday, December 13th, 2019, 10 a.m., at 3270 Richmond Road, Lexington, 40509. Activities include:
“As part of our strategic plan to be Lexington and Central Kentucky’s premier veterinary care provider, we realized we would need to greatly expand our service offerings, our team of doctors and staff, our physical location and our business hours to meet the needs of local pet owners”, said Dr. Kevin Smith, DVM, CEO. “We are so excited to share our new facilities with the community. At Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic, we are continually working to improve our practice to ensure we are your first choice for the best care for your beloved pets”, Smith continued. To learn more, visit https://richmondroadvetclinic.com/.
- Kentucky Sports Radio broadcasting live, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Official Ribbon Cutting with Commerce Lexington and City Officials, 12:15 p.m.
- Lexington Humane Society on-site, accepting canned cat and dog food donations
“As part of our strategic plan to be Lexington and Central Kentucky’s premier veterinary care provider, we realized we would need to greatly expand our service offerings, our team of doctors and staff, our physical location and our business hours to meet the needs of local pet owners”, said Dr. Kevin Smith, DVM, CEO. “We are so excited to share our new facilities with the community. At Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic, we are continually working to improve our practice to ensure we are your first choice for the best care for your beloved pets”, Smith continued. To learn more, visit https://richmondroadvetclinic.com/.
November 2019
LCA & Georgetown College Announce Partnership
Recognizing their shared mission, Lexington Christian Academy and Georgetown College are proud to announce a partnership which includes a tuition-match scholarship for LCA students attending Georgetown College. The Christian School Partner Scholarship will allow students from LCA to attend GC for the same cost as the current, posted twelfth-grade tuition at Lexington Christian Academy, and is renewable for four years. The tuition match will be available to all residential, full-time students admitted to Georgetown College after graduating from Lexington Christian Academy beginning in fall 2020. This exciting new partnership provides students from Lexington Christian Academy the unique opportunity to further their education at an institution which aligns with the mission of their secondary education, while maintaining the cost of that education for those students and their families. Lexington Christian Academy and Georgetown College prepare students to fulfill God’s calling through Christ-centered education, focusing on the student’s mind and heart. The institutions’ equivalent goals and model for learning serve as the basis of this exciting, new partnership. Both institutions recognize the importance of a Christian education and believe this partnership will better serve those students looking for just that.
Recognizing their shared mission, Lexington Christian Academy and Georgetown College are proud to announce a partnership which includes a tuition-match scholarship for LCA students attending Georgetown College. The Christian School Partner Scholarship will allow students from LCA to attend GC for the same cost as the current, posted twelfth-grade tuition at Lexington Christian Academy, and is renewable for four years. The tuition match will be available to all residential, full-time students admitted to Georgetown College after graduating from Lexington Christian Academy beginning in fall 2020. This exciting new partnership provides students from Lexington Christian Academy the unique opportunity to further their education at an institution which aligns with the mission of their secondary education, while maintaining the cost of that education for those students and their families. Lexington Christian Academy and Georgetown College prepare students to fulfill God’s calling through Christ-centered education, focusing on the student’s mind and heart. The institutions’ equivalent goals and model for learning serve as the basis of this exciting, new partnership. Both institutions recognize the importance of a Christian education and believe this partnership will better serve those students looking for just that.
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream Now Shipping Nationwide
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream is now a partner on Goldbelly.com , a highly curated online gourmet food marketplace. With this new venture, Crank & Boom can now SHIP NATIONWIDE with 2-day shipping. Pints of ice cream are shipped with dry ice to ensure product quality so that you can enjoy your favorite craft ice cream no matter where you are. Crank & Boom is just one of 15 ice cream vendors on Goldbelly. “Our fans have been asking for years for us to ship our ice cream to them and now we can,” said owner/operator, Toa Green. “We are proud to partner with Goldbelly, a marketplace known for delivering the best “local” favorites right to your door.” Fans of Crank & Boom can now order ice cream through Goldbelly by visiting this link: www.goldbelly.com/crank-and-boom-craft-ice-cream
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream is now a partner on Goldbelly.com , a highly curated online gourmet food marketplace. With this new venture, Crank & Boom can now SHIP NATIONWIDE with 2-day shipping. Pints of ice cream are shipped with dry ice to ensure product quality so that you can enjoy your favorite craft ice cream no matter where you are. Crank & Boom is just one of 15 ice cream vendors on Goldbelly. “Our fans have been asking for years for us to ship our ice cream to them and now we can,” said owner/operator, Toa Green. “We are proud to partner with Goldbelly, a marketplace known for delivering the best “local” favorites right to your door.” Fans of Crank & Boom can now order ice cream through Goldbelly by visiting this link: www.goldbelly.com/crank-and-boom-craft-ice-cream
Dean Dorton Moving Operations into the Lexington Financial Center (Big Blue) effective November 11
Dean Dorton, founded in Lexington in 1979, has called 106 W. Vine St. its downtown home for the last 34 years. More than 160 Dean Dorton team members will move into a completely renovated, state of the art office space in downtown Lexington’s most iconic building, the Lexington Financial Center. Dean Dorton will occupy the 11th- 15th floors in “Big Blue.” The move was prompted by the need for leading-edge workspaces to accommodate the firm’s continual growth. While the location offers continued proximity to Dean Dorton’s clients in equine, higher education, manufacturing, energy, construction, real estate, health care and nonprofits, this move best positions the firm to continue to provide world-class client service and further its expansion of cybersecurity services, outsourced accounting services, and the firm’s other consulting and advisory practices. The new office space features nine conference rooms, three break rooms with pantries, a large modern high-tech training room with a food service space, a custom designed marketing studio and all new creative spaces that will enhance both internal and external workflow and communication. The Lexington office move will begin on Friday, November 8 and proceed over the weekend, with normal business operations resuming on Monday, November 11. There will not be any disruptions to regular business hours during the move.
Dean Dorton, founded in Lexington in 1979, has called 106 W. Vine St. its downtown home for the last 34 years. More than 160 Dean Dorton team members will move into a completely renovated, state of the art office space in downtown Lexington’s most iconic building, the Lexington Financial Center. Dean Dorton will occupy the 11th- 15th floors in “Big Blue.” The move was prompted by the need for leading-edge workspaces to accommodate the firm’s continual growth. While the location offers continued proximity to Dean Dorton’s clients in equine, higher education, manufacturing, energy, construction, real estate, health care and nonprofits, this move best positions the firm to continue to provide world-class client service and further its expansion of cybersecurity services, outsourced accounting services, and the firm’s other consulting and advisory practices. The new office space features nine conference rooms, three break rooms with pantries, a large modern high-tech training room with a food service space, a custom designed marketing studio and all new creative spaces that will enhance both internal and external workflow and communication. The Lexington office move will begin on Friday, November 8 and proceed over the weekend, with normal business operations resuming on Monday, November 11. There will not be any disruptions to regular business hours during the move.
Forcht Bank Begins “Stick a Forcht in Hunger”
On November 8th, Forcht Bank will begin its annual “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” food drive. This is the fourth year the bank has held the food drive to collect non-perishable food items for local food banks. Last year, with the help of employees and customers, the food drive brought in 48,461 non-perishable food items, along with over $5,000 in monetary donations, which were distributed in their respective communities.The food drive will be begin on November 8th, 2019 and go through December 19th, 2019. Each of the 24 Forcht Bank banking centers will have a donation box to collect the non-perishable food items during this time. During the six-week period, Forcht Bank will donate $10 for every checking account opened. Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-owned community bank with approximately $1.2 billion in assets and 24 banking centers in 13 counties - Fayette, Jefferson, Boone, Grant, Madison, Taylor, Pulaski, Laurel, Whitley, Knox, McCreary and Green. www.forchtbank.com
On November 8th, Forcht Bank will begin its annual “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” food drive. This is the fourth year the bank has held the food drive to collect non-perishable food items for local food banks. Last year, with the help of employees and customers, the food drive brought in 48,461 non-perishable food items, along with over $5,000 in monetary donations, which were distributed in their respective communities.The food drive will be begin on November 8th, 2019 and go through December 19th, 2019. Each of the 24 Forcht Bank banking centers will have a donation box to collect the non-perishable food items during this time. During the six-week period, Forcht Bank will donate $10 for every checking account opened. Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-owned community bank with approximately $1.2 billion in assets and 24 banking centers in 13 counties - Fayette, Jefferson, Boone, Grant, Madison, Taylor, Pulaski, Laurel, Whitley, Knox, McCreary and Green. www.forchtbank.com
Outback Steakhouse Celebrates Opening of New Location Nov. 6th
Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-inspired steakhouse best known for grilled steaks, its iconic Bloomin' Onion and a wide variety of chicken and seafood, is relocating its Lexington, KY location to 3395 Nicholasville Road on November 6. The new 6,586 square-foot Outback Steakhouse features a spacious dining room and a large bar area with a seating capacity for approximately 276 patrons. The restaurant at 127 West Tiverton Drive will close on October 29th. Outback will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, November 6 with a fundraiser benefitting Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization helping military families who struggle and need help with household expenses. Fifty percent of sales from meals served from open to close, up to $5,000, will be donated to the organization. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. with Commerce Lexington and a check presentation to Operation Homefront. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner seven days, Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Delivery is also available from www.outback.com or DoorDash.
Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-inspired steakhouse best known for grilled steaks, its iconic Bloomin' Onion and a wide variety of chicken and seafood, is relocating its Lexington, KY location to 3395 Nicholasville Road on November 6. The new 6,586 square-foot Outback Steakhouse features a spacious dining room and a large bar area with a seating capacity for approximately 276 patrons. The restaurant at 127 West Tiverton Drive will close on October 29th. Outback will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, November 6 with a fundraiser benefitting Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization helping military families who struggle and need help with household expenses. Fifty percent of sales from meals served from open to close, up to $5,000, will be donated to the organization. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. with Commerce Lexington and a check presentation to Operation Homefront. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner seven days, Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Delivery is also available from www.outback.com or DoorDash.
October 2019
Asphalt Institute Celebrates 100 Years of Service
On October 11th, the Asphalt Institute celebrated 100 years of service. The Asphalt Institute is an international trade organization headquartered in Lexington and serves the needs of liquid asphalt manufacturers and suppliers. They have been a part of Lexington’s community since 1989 and are in the Spindletop Research Center. Congratulations on this significant milestone!
On October 11th, the Asphalt Institute celebrated 100 years of service. The Asphalt Institute is an international trade organization headquartered in Lexington and serves the needs of liquid asphalt manufacturers and suppliers. They have been a part of Lexington’s community since 1989 and are in the Spindletop Research Center. Congratulations on this significant milestone!
Cedarhurst Senior Living Now Serving Seniors in Lexington
Provision Senior Living is now Cedarhurst of Beaumont
On September 30, 2019, Cedarhurst Senior Living, LLC acquired Provision Senior Living, located at 1165 Monarch St., and will operate under the name of Cedarhurst of Beaumont. With the goal of continuing to deliver first-class accommodations and services, Cedarhurst has begun seamlessly transitioning management of the high-quality experience of personal care and memory care services to 100 residents. Joshua Stevens, president of Cedarhurst Senior Living, said the company is excited to bring its particular focus on delivering on the needs of each individual resident to Lexington. In addition to offering multiple floor plans for rent, Cedarhurst of Beaumont will integrate and leverage its exceptional 24-hour in-house care team, electronic health records system and expansive onsite therapy services, as well as provide pharmacy management and delivery. Cedarhurst residents will be able to enjoy these enhancements without a bump to their monthly expenses.
Provision Senior Living is now Cedarhurst of Beaumont
On September 30, 2019, Cedarhurst Senior Living, LLC acquired Provision Senior Living, located at 1165 Monarch St., and will operate under the name of Cedarhurst of Beaumont. With the goal of continuing to deliver first-class accommodations and services, Cedarhurst has begun seamlessly transitioning management of the high-quality experience of personal care and memory care services to 100 residents. Joshua Stevens, president of Cedarhurst Senior Living, said the company is excited to bring its particular focus on delivering on the needs of each individual resident to Lexington. In addition to offering multiple floor plans for rent, Cedarhurst of Beaumont will integrate and leverage its exceptional 24-hour in-house care team, electronic health records system and expansive onsite therapy services, as well as provide pharmacy management and delivery. Cedarhurst residents will be able to enjoy these enhancements without a bump to their monthly expenses.
Honorees celebrated as 2019 Champions of Appalachia
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has selected John and Jean Rosenberg with Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD), and Texas Roadhouse as its 2019 Champions of Appalachia. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a positive, long-term impact in the lives of people in Appalachia. AppalReD has been committed to making a difference and ending the effects of poverty in the lives of its clients. In 1970, John Rosenberg became its first executive director in Kentucky and became a legendary pioneer in Appalachian poverty law. John was also a founder of the Appalachian Citizens Law Center which focuses on environmental work and has helped hundreds of former miners and widows seeking black lung benefits. His wife Jean helped bring the first ASPO/Lamaze childbirth classes to Floyd County and for 18 years served as the director of a campus support program for single parents and homemakers at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. This year marks the 10-year anniversary since employees of Texas Roadhouse first came to the Christian Appalachian Project to volunteer their time to help serve those in need of a helping hand here in Appalachia. Throughout the past decade, Texas Roadhouse’s 160 volunteers have provided over 3,500 hours of service and donated over $250,000 to various CAP programs and participants.
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has selected John and Jean Rosenberg with Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD), and Texas Roadhouse as its 2019 Champions of Appalachia. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a positive, long-term impact in the lives of people in Appalachia. AppalReD has been committed to making a difference and ending the effects of poverty in the lives of its clients. In 1970, John Rosenberg became its first executive director in Kentucky and became a legendary pioneer in Appalachian poverty law. John was also a founder of the Appalachian Citizens Law Center which focuses on environmental work and has helped hundreds of former miners and widows seeking black lung benefits. His wife Jean helped bring the first ASPO/Lamaze childbirth classes to Floyd County and for 18 years served as the director of a campus support program for single parents and homemakers at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. This year marks the 10-year anniversary since employees of Texas Roadhouse first came to the Christian Appalachian Project to volunteer their time to help serve those in need of a helping hand here in Appalachia. Throughout the past decade, Texas Roadhouse’s 160 volunteers have provided over 3,500 hours of service and donated over $250,000 to various CAP programs and participants.
Bates Security Opens Fourth Office with Florida Acquisition
Bates Security, LLC, a commercial and residential security company founded and based in Lexington with a branches in Prestonsburg, KY and Jacksonville, FL, is happy to announce the recent acquisition of Absolute Protection Team from Roger and Karen Marcil of Vero Beach, Florida. Bates Security will be maintaining that location as its second in the state and fourth company branch overall. With the acquisition, Bates will be adding over 2,000 customers to its customer base.
Bates Security, LLC, a commercial and residential security company founded and based in Lexington with a branches in Prestonsburg, KY and Jacksonville, FL, is happy to announce the recent acquisition of Absolute Protection Team from Roger and Karen Marcil of Vero Beach, Florida. Bates Security will be maintaining that location as its second in the state and fourth company branch overall. With the acquisition, Bates will be adding over 2,000 customers to its customer base.
Rupp Arena Unveils New Chair-Back Seats in Upper Arena
Greater comfort and accessibility is coming to Rupp Arena patrons and UK Basketball fans who sit in the upper level of Rupp Arena for concerts and home UK Basketball games. Today Rupp Arena unveiled the new chair back seats that replace the bleachers along both sidelines, just in time for the 2019-20 event season. The new upper arena chair back seats will be ready for the start of the event season, kicking off with UK Basketball’s Big Blue Madness on October 11, UK Men’s Basketball Blue/White Game on October 18th as well as Ariana Grande on November 17th and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on December 5th.
Greater comfort and accessibility is coming to Rupp Arena patrons and UK Basketball fans who sit in the upper level of Rupp Arena for concerts and home UK Basketball games. Today Rupp Arena unveiled the new chair back seats that replace the bleachers along both sidelines, just in time for the 2019-20 event season. The new upper arena chair back seats will be ready for the start of the event season, kicking off with UK Basketball’s Big Blue Madness on October 11, UK Men’s Basketball Blue/White Game on October 18th as well as Ariana Grande on November 17th and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on December 5th.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll to Combine with Dentons
Bingham Greenebaum Doll (BGD) announced today that the firm is combining with Dentons, the world's largest law firm. A growing trend among BGD’s clients is a need for cross-jurisdictional work – both within the US and around the world. As an example, prior to the combination, if a client needed a lawyer in China to help with an export matter, then BGD had to rely on a loosely affiliated network of attorneys to source local talent. Making hiring decisions in those situations was time consuming and risky. Through the combination, BGD will eliminate the time and risk involved in sourcing talent by collaborating with their Dentons partners around the world. Importantly, the rate structure for BGD clients will remain intact, as BGD will have local autonomy of client rates and relationships. Through the combination, clients will continue to benefit from Midwest cost structures. When clients need work done in New York, Paris, Shanghai or elsewhere, the combined firm can perform that work at a price point that’s competitive for the market and practice area. This reduces the number of firms and contract attorneys that clients must manage and streamlines legal services through Dentons. The combined firm will have a headcount of nearly 1,100 lawyers, making it the sixth largest law firm in the US. Globally, Dentons has more than 10,000 attorneys in 70 countries around the world. Toby McClamroch will serve as Managing Partner of Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, which includes the six offices of BGD.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll (BGD) announced today that the firm is combining with Dentons, the world's largest law firm. A growing trend among BGD’s clients is a need for cross-jurisdictional work – both within the US and around the world. As an example, prior to the combination, if a client needed a lawyer in China to help with an export matter, then BGD had to rely on a loosely affiliated network of attorneys to source local talent. Making hiring decisions in those situations was time consuming and risky. Through the combination, BGD will eliminate the time and risk involved in sourcing talent by collaborating with their Dentons partners around the world. Importantly, the rate structure for BGD clients will remain intact, as BGD will have local autonomy of client rates and relationships. Through the combination, clients will continue to benefit from Midwest cost structures. When clients need work done in New York, Paris, Shanghai or elsewhere, the combined firm can perform that work at a price point that’s competitive for the market and practice area. This reduces the number of firms and contract attorneys that clients must manage and streamlines legal services through Dentons. The combined firm will have a headcount of nearly 1,100 lawyers, making it the sixth largest law firm in the US. Globally, Dentons has more than 10,000 attorneys in 70 countries around the world. Toby McClamroch will serve as Managing Partner of Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, which includes the six offices of BGD.
September 2019
Lexington Opens Unique Version of Concierge-Style Primary Care
It is hard to imagine taking care of almost 3500 patients, but that is what Drs. Cady and Ryan Brown were doing when they worked in a large, traditional primary care office in town. Because of national trends in insurance reimbursements and a dearth of primary care physicians, most primary care offices are now overburdened. Not surprisingly, after a few years, both the doctors found themselves wanting more time and space with their many patients. Searching for a better way to practice, the married, Internal Medicine doctors discovered the “Membership Medicine” model, also known as “Concierge Medicine”. These practices charge a membership fee, which creates a much smaller primary care office. The model has many benefits, including unrushed office visits that are always available the day a patient needs them. Patients can call or text the doctor’s cell phone at any time. Most importantly, a deeper patient-doctor relationship is created. Drs. Cady and Ryan Brown took the leap and opened their own membership-based practice, Downtown Drs. Brown, in September 2018. They labeled their version of concierge medicine “upbeat primary care.” Dr. Cady Brown explains, “we wanted our office to reflect our shared belief that going to the doctor can be a comfortable, positive experience rather than one filled with concern and anxiety. Using an upbeat approach to health is important to us.” The Drs. Brown provide traditional primary care services, but they also believe in a holistic approach to care that focuses on quality of life, not just quantity. Indulging their daydreams of providing patients more than what is usually offered, members of Downtown Drs. Brown can take advantage of some unusual benefits, including: A comfortable office with curated art that feels more like a home than a doctor’s office; Free vegetables in the waiting room picked from the doctors’ home garden; “Lunch and Learn” lectures with guest speakers discussing non-traditional forms of health care (topics have included meditation, Pilates, benefits of eating organically and acupuncture); “Walk with the Docs” events where the physicians take a lunch time stroll with patients; An in-office library of personally selected books on health and wellness that patients may check out; Partnerships with non-traditional services in town, such as yoga, massage, biofeedback, acupuncture, chiropractor care and health coaching; and Customized health plans focused on nutrition, exercise, mental health and lifestyle. Membership medicine provides individuals an opportunity to invest in their health in a way otherwise unavailable in today’s healthcare climate. Downtown Drs. Brown is using this model to create a unique version of primary care.
It is hard to imagine taking care of almost 3500 patients, but that is what Drs. Cady and Ryan Brown were doing when they worked in a large, traditional primary care office in town. Because of national trends in insurance reimbursements and a dearth of primary care physicians, most primary care offices are now overburdened. Not surprisingly, after a few years, both the doctors found themselves wanting more time and space with their many patients. Searching for a better way to practice, the married, Internal Medicine doctors discovered the “Membership Medicine” model, also known as “Concierge Medicine”. These practices charge a membership fee, which creates a much smaller primary care office. The model has many benefits, including unrushed office visits that are always available the day a patient needs them. Patients can call or text the doctor’s cell phone at any time. Most importantly, a deeper patient-doctor relationship is created. Drs. Cady and Ryan Brown took the leap and opened their own membership-based practice, Downtown Drs. Brown, in September 2018. They labeled their version of concierge medicine “upbeat primary care.” Dr. Cady Brown explains, “we wanted our office to reflect our shared belief that going to the doctor can be a comfortable, positive experience rather than one filled with concern and anxiety. Using an upbeat approach to health is important to us.” The Drs. Brown provide traditional primary care services, but they also believe in a holistic approach to care that focuses on quality of life, not just quantity. Indulging their daydreams of providing patients more than what is usually offered, members of Downtown Drs. Brown can take advantage of some unusual benefits, including: A comfortable office with curated art that feels more like a home than a doctor’s office; Free vegetables in the waiting room picked from the doctors’ home garden; “Lunch and Learn” lectures with guest speakers discussing non-traditional forms of health care (topics have included meditation, Pilates, benefits of eating organically and acupuncture); “Walk with the Docs” events where the physicians take a lunch time stroll with patients; An in-office library of personally selected books on health and wellness that patients may check out; Partnerships with non-traditional services in town, such as yoga, massage, biofeedback, acupuncture, chiropractor care and health coaching; and Customized health plans focused on nutrition, exercise, mental health and lifestyle. Membership medicine provides individuals an opportunity to invest in their health in a way otherwise unavailable in today’s healthcare climate. Downtown Drs. Brown is using this model to create a unique version of primary care.
Denham-Blythe Company Delivers EPC for Groundbreaking Recycling Facility
Denham-Blythe Company led the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team for the PureCycle Technologies Feedstock Evaluation Unit (FEU), a groundbreaking plastics recycling facility located in Ironton, Ohio. PureCycle Technologies just announced it has successfully completed purified waste carpet from its FEU, transforming discarded carpet into clear, odorless, Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (UPRP) resin through its proprietary plastics recycling technology, developed and invented by Procter & Gamble. By bringing this game-changing technology to market, PureCycle Technologies has gained global attention, partnering with industry giants including Nestlé, L'Oréal, Aptar and Milliken & Company. With the successful scaling of this technology, PureCycle has plans for a second phase which is expected to come online in the summer of 2021.
Denham-Blythe Company led the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team for the PureCycle Technologies Feedstock Evaluation Unit (FEU), a groundbreaking plastics recycling facility located in Ironton, Ohio. PureCycle Technologies just announced it has successfully completed purified waste carpet from its FEU, transforming discarded carpet into clear, odorless, Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (UPRP) resin through its proprietary plastics recycling technology, developed and invented by Procter & Gamble. By bringing this game-changing technology to market, PureCycle Technologies has gained global attention, partnering with industry giants including Nestlé, L'Oréal, Aptar and Milliken & Company. With the successful scaling of this technology, PureCycle has plans for a second phase which is expected to come online in the summer of 2021.
SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE AN HONORED 2019 RECIPIENT OF GRANT
Sayre Christian Village is proud to announce it received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to purchase furniture for the Sayre Healthcare Center Unit 100 Dayroom. Sayre Christian Village is a continuing care retirement community that serves older adults providing skilled nursing care, independent and assisted living, and rehabilitation services. HOKC will award $2.1 million in grants supporting 265 non-profits, impacting more than 3.9 million Kentuckians. This year’s total is a record for HOKC’s Good Works Program and represents HOKC reaching the $50-million mark since the Colonels became a 501(c)3 in 1951. Grants are made possible through donations from active Kentucky Colonels from around the world who chose to exercise this honor in a meaningful way.
Sayre Christian Village is proud to announce it received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to purchase furniture for the Sayre Healthcare Center Unit 100 Dayroom. Sayre Christian Village is a continuing care retirement community that serves older adults providing skilled nursing care, independent and assisted living, and rehabilitation services. HOKC will award $2.1 million in grants supporting 265 non-profits, impacting more than 3.9 million Kentuckians. This year’s total is a record for HOKC’s Good Works Program and represents HOKC reaching the $50-million mark since the Colonels became a 501(c)3 in 1951. Grants are made possible through donations from active Kentucky Colonels from around the world who chose to exercise this honor in a meaningful way.
Dean Dorton Launches Women's Initiative Committee
Recognizing the importance of recruiting, developing, and retaining talented women in the accounting, business consulting, and technology industries, top Kentucky-based accounting and business advisory firm, Dean Dorton, launched an internal Women's Initiative Committee last fall. During its initial year the Committee has made significant impacts across the firm. The Women’s Initiative Committee's mission is to promote a firm culture that provides women with support, mentorship, and training in order to fully develop their potential as leaders. The Committee, comprised of seven women across multiple service lines and office locations, represents a total of 132 female team members in the firm. The Committee spent the last year identifying potential barriers women face both in the industry and at Dean Dorton through various means, including a survey of the women in the firm. As a result of the survey and discussions with team members, the Committee created a monthly breakfast series to allow all women of Dean Dorton to interact and learn from each other. The breakfast meetings include conversations with recognized female leaders in our community, panels of Dean Dorton leaders sharing their stories and advice, and opportunities for women of the firm to build and strengthen social connections. The Committee also recently launched a pilot mentoring program specifically designed to support women in reaching their leadership goals, pairing Committee members with leaders within the firm. Once the program is fully established, the Committee members will become mentors to other women within the firm. Realizing the impact that workplace benefits has on an employee's job satisfaction and retention, the Women's Initiative Committee worked with firm leadership to enhance the firm's maternity leave benefit. The Committee also established a family leave benefit designed for team members—both men and women—needing to take off for family medical reasons, which includes the birth of a child.
Recognizing the importance of recruiting, developing, and retaining talented women in the accounting, business consulting, and technology industries, top Kentucky-based accounting and business advisory firm, Dean Dorton, launched an internal Women's Initiative Committee last fall. During its initial year the Committee has made significant impacts across the firm. The Women’s Initiative Committee's mission is to promote a firm culture that provides women with support, mentorship, and training in order to fully develop their potential as leaders. The Committee, comprised of seven women across multiple service lines and office locations, represents a total of 132 female team members in the firm. The Committee spent the last year identifying potential barriers women face both in the industry and at Dean Dorton through various means, including a survey of the women in the firm. As a result of the survey and discussions with team members, the Committee created a monthly breakfast series to allow all women of Dean Dorton to interact and learn from each other. The breakfast meetings include conversations with recognized female leaders in our community, panels of Dean Dorton leaders sharing their stories and advice, and opportunities for women of the firm to build and strengthen social connections. The Committee also recently launched a pilot mentoring program specifically designed to support women in reaching their leadership goals, pairing Committee members with leaders within the firm. Once the program is fully established, the Committee members will become mentors to other women within the firm. Realizing the impact that workplace benefits has on an employee's job satisfaction and retention, the Women's Initiative Committee worked with firm leadership to enhance the firm's maternity leave benefit. The Committee also established a family leave benefit designed for team members—both men and women—needing to take off for family medical reasons, which includes the birth of a child.
Midway University Announces Fourth Year of Record Undergraduate Enrollment Incoming Class Also Sets Another Record
Midway University once again announces record enrollment in its undergraduate class for the fourth consecutive year. This year Midway welcomed its largest ever incoming class of 274 undergraduates (topping last year’s record class of 267), with total undergraduate daytime enrollment now at 643 students. The University’s total enrollment at census including all undergraduate and graduate students along with dual credit students was 1,702 compared to 1,668 in 2018 and 1,217 in 2017. To accommodate this explosive growth, the University worked quickly over the spring and summer months to convert its most historic building, Pinkerton Hall, back to a residence hall to house 58 additional students. Pinkerton Hall was the original building of the Kentucky Female Orphan School where the students both lived and attended classes. Over the years, Pinkerton Hall had transitioned to office space. There are several other signs of the growing campus including a new parking area, construction of an athletic field house to open during the Spring semester, and a baseball field which will be ready for practice this fall.
Midway University once again announces record enrollment in its undergraduate class for the fourth consecutive year. This year Midway welcomed its largest ever incoming class of 274 undergraduates (topping last year’s record class of 267), with total undergraduate daytime enrollment now at 643 students. The University’s total enrollment at census including all undergraduate and graduate students along with dual credit students was 1,702 compared to 1,668 in 2018 and 1,217 in 2017. To accommodate this explosive growth, the University worked quickly over the spring and summer months to convert its most historic building, Pinkerton Hall, back to a residence hall to house 58 additional students. Pinkerton Hall was the original building of the Kentucky Female Orphan School where the students both lived and attended classes. Over the years, Pinkerton Hall had transitioned to office space. There are several other signs of the growing campus including a new parking area, construction of an athletic field house to open during the Spring semester, and a baseball field which will be ready for practice this fall.
August 2019
Bluegrass Care Navigators To Provide Integrative Medicine for Patients
Patients and families served by Bluegrass Care Navigators will soon have access to supportive therapies to complement their clinical care plan, through a new integrative medicine program. Integrative Medicine brings conventional and complementary practices together in a coordinated way as part of the patient’s medical care plan. The program was developed at the recommendation of the organization’s board of directors, who identified a need for supportive therapies to help make every moment count for patients and families experiencing serious illness. “The practice emphasizes a holistic, patient focused approach that mirrors our goals of hospice care,” said program coordinator Whitney Clay. “These therapies help us focus on the emotional and spiritual needs of our patient while also supporting their physical care.” The Bluegrass Integrative Medicine program will include mind-body techniques such as music and art therapy; body-based techniques such as acupuncture, massage, yoga and aromatherapy; and animal-assisted therapy beginning with two yellow Labrador puppies who will join the Bluegrass Care Navigators team as our resident animal therapists. Community support for integrative medicine is vital to the development of the program, and Bluegrass Care Navigators has launched a special opportunity for those who would like to support art, music and animal therapies as the program gets underway. “With an online donation, our supporters will be able to recommend a name for our puppies,” noted Laura Klumb, vice president of philanthropy. “Because we want our therapy dogs to be part of our Kentucky community, it is important to us that our donors have the opportunity to be involved in the naming process.” To make a donation to the integrative medicine program and suggest a name for the boy or girl puppy, visit http://give.bgcarenav.org/puppies, and use the comments field to suggest a name. The naming campaign will run through August 31.
Patients and families served by Bluegrass Care Navigators will soon have access to supportive therapies to complement their clinical care plan, through a new integrative medicine program. Integrative Medicine brings conventional and complementary practices together in a coordinated way as part of the patient’s medical care plan. The program was developed at the recommendation of the organization’s board of directors, who identified a need for supportive therapies to help make every moment count for patients and families experiencing serious illness. “The practice emphasizes a holistic, patient focused approach that mirrors our goals of hospice care,” said program coordinator Whitney Clay. “These therapies help us focus on the emotional and spiritual needs of our patient while also supporting their physical care.” The Bluegrass Integrative Medicine program will include mind-body techniques such as music and art therapy; body-based techniques such as acupuncture, massage, yoga and aromatherapy; and animal-assisted therapy beginning with two yellow Labrador puppies who will join the Bluegrass Care Navigators team as our resident animal therapists. Community support for integrative medicine is vital to the development of the program, and Bluegrass Care Navigators has launched a special opportunity for those who would like to support art, music and animal therapies as the program gets underway. “With an online donation, our supporters will be able to recommend a name for our puppies,” noted Laura Klumb, vice president of philanthropy. “Because we want our therapy dogs to be part of our Kentucky community, it is important to us that our donors have the opportunity to be involved in the naming process.” To make a donation to the integrative medicine program and suggest a name for the boy or girl puppy, visit http://give.bgcarenav.org/puppies, and use the comments field to suggest a name. The naming campaign will run through August 31.
