MEMBER NEWS
April 2019
UK Gatton College to Host Professional MBA Open House on April 17th at 5:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 17th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Gatton 307, Woodward Hall), the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky will welcome prospective candidates to learn more about Gatton's professional MBA options, which include the Professional MBA, Professional MBA (For Leaders in Healthcare) and applicable dual degree programs. During the event, the college will announce its new Real-Time, Online MBA option and first concentration in Entrepreneurship and New Business Creation starting in the Fall of 2019. All working professionals, UK employees and leaders across all industries in Kentucky and beyond who are interested in enhancing or advancing in their current career or company, switching careers or seeking entrepreneurship endeavors are invited to attend this event. Candidates will also have the opportunity to meet and network with current UK MBA students, faculty, staff and alumni of the program. Find out more about the event here!
On Wednesday, April 17th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Gatton 307, Woodward Hall), the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky will welcome prospective candidates to learn more about Gatton's professional MBA options, which include the Professional MBA, Professional MBA (For Leaders in Healthcare) and applicable dual degree programs. During the event, the college will announce its new Real-Time, Online MBA option and first concentration in Entrepreneurship and New Business Creation starting in the Fall of 2019. All working professionals, UK employees and leaders across all industries in Kentucky and beyond who are interested in enhancing or advancing in their current career or company, switching careers or seeking entrepreneurship endeavors are invited to attend this event. Candidates will also have the opportunity to meet and network with current UK MBA students, faculty, staff and alumni of the program. Find out more about the event here!
COMMUNITY TRUST BANK ANNOUNCES DALE TAULBEE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS BANKING
Larry Jones, Central Region President of Community Trust Bank, is pleased to announce that Dale Taulbee is an Assistant Vice President, Business Banking, in Community Trust’s Versailles-Frankfort-Georgetown Market. Mr. Taulbee’s responsibilities include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing client relationships by offering financial solutions to individuals and businesses. His office is located at 427 Versailles Road in Frankfort, Kentucky. Mr. Taulbee has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years in the area of personal and business lending. Mr. Taulbee was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky. He graduated from Franklin County High School in Frankfort, Kentucky and earned a degree in Accounting Management from Sullivan College in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Taulbee is a member of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Larry Jones, Central Region President of Community Trust Bank, is pleased to announce that Dale Taulbee is an Assistant Vice President, Business Banking, in Community Trust’s Versailles-Frankfort-Georgetown Market. Mr. Taulbee’s responsibilities include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing client relationships by offering financial solutions to individuals and businesses. His office is located at 427 Versailles Road in Frankfort, Kentucky. Mr. Taulbee has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years in the area of personal and business lending. Mr. Taulbee was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky. He graduated from Franklin County High School in Frankfort, Kentucky and earned a degree in Accounting Management from Sullivan College in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Taulbee is a member of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
BLUE GRASS AIRPORT RECEIVES ARCHITECTURAL AWARD FOR PRIVATE AVIATION FACILITIES
This week the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recognized Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport with the General Aviation Architectural Project of the Year Award. This award acknowledges the airport for its excellence in designing new private aircraft hangars and a 12,000 square-foot community hangar—WestLEX General Aviation Services. WestLEX is specifically designed to provide support services to airport tenants leasing hangars on the west side of the airfield. This project was part of a $5 million investment by the Airport Board to support private aviation at Blue Grass Airport.
Conveniently located near the airport’s general aviation runway, WestLEX provides hangar tenants with aircraft fueling services and towing assistance to/from individual hangars. Additional amenities include a large hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance as well as a comfortable lounge, conference room, vending machines, restrooms and flight planning area. This space is also occupied by multiple aviation businesses including NexGen Aviation (flight training) and Thoroughbred Aviation (aircraft maintenance).
Architecturally, these new facilities adhere to an appealing style reflective of the region’s equine barns. Designed by J.R. Miller & Associates and constructed by Long Construction, the WestLEX facility and nearby hangars incorporate a green and ivory color scheme selected to blend seamlessly into the aesthetics of iconic Keeneland Race Course, positioned directly across the street from the airport.
This award was granted by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, which consists of over 450 members from 12 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The association provides professional growth and educational programs for aviation professionals, fosters public recognition of airport management and represents airports before appropriate governing bodies.
This week the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recognized Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport with the General Aviation Architectural Project of the Year Award. This award acknowledges the airport for its excellence in designing new private aircraft hangars and a 12,000 square-foot community hangar—WestLEX General Aviation Services. WestLEX is specifically designed to provide support services to airport tenants leasing hangars on the west side of the airfield. This project was part of a $5 million investment by the Airport Board to support private aviation at Blue Grass Airport.
Conveniently located near the airport’s general aviation runway, WestLEX provides hangar tenants with aircraft fueling services and towing assistance to/from individual hangars. Additional amenities include a large hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance as well as a comfortable lounge, conference room, vending machines, restrooms and flight planning area. This space is also occupied by multiple aviation businesses including NexGen Aviation (flight training) and Thoroughbred Aviation (aircraft maintenance).
Architecturally, these new facilities adhere to an appealing style reflective of the region’s equine barns. Designed by J.R. Miller & Associates and constructed by Long Construction, the WestLEX facility and nearby hangars incorporate a green and ivory color scheme selected to blend seamlessly into the aesthetics of iconic Keeneland Race Course, positioned directly across the street from the airport.
This award was granted by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, which consists of over 450 members from 12 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The association provides professional growth and educational programs for aviation professionals, fosters public recognition of airport management and represents airports before appropriate governing bodies.
February 2019
IMAC Holdings Begins Trading on Nasdaq
In celebration of its IPO, IMAC Holdings, Inc. (parent company of the Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center) rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite on February 20, 2019. Former professional basketball player and Brand Ambassador, Tony Delk, joined Jeff Ervin, CEO, and other members of the IMAC management team in New York to officially launch IMAC’s journey as a publicly traded company.
“IMAC delivers therapies and treatments for musculoskeletal disorders without the use of surgery or opioids,” Ervin said. “Medical doctors work alongside physical therapists to improve patients’ functional movement.”
The Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center opened in Lexington in 2018 and proudly employs local healthcare professionals and staff. Learn more at tonydelkcenter.com.
In celebration of its IPO, IMAC Holdings, Inc. (parent company of the Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center) rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite on February 20, 2019. Former professional basketball player and Brand Ambassador, Tony Delk, joined Jeff Ervin, CEO, and other members of the IMAC management team in New York to officially launch IMAC’s journey as a publicly traded company.
“IMAC delivers therapies and treatments for musculoskeletal disorders without the use of surgery or opioids,” Ervin said. “Medical doctors work alongside physical therapists to improve patients’ functional movement.”
The Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center opened in Lexington in 2018 and proudly employs local healthcare professionals and staff. Learn more at tonydelkcenter.com.
FASTSIGNS® of Lexington Recognized as a Top-Performing Center
FASTSIGNS® of Lexington, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top performing center at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Convention held in Orlando, Florida. Owned by Conda and Don Marcum, FASTSIGNS of Lexington received the Pinnacle Club Award, which is given to centers ranked 26 to 125 in sales volume between Oct. 1, 2017 and Sept. 30, 2018. In addition, FASTSIGNS of Lexington received a Mentor Recognition Award which honors a seasoned franchisee who serves as a mentor to a New FASTSIGNS franchisee for the first six months of operation. The seasoned franchisee is thanked for their dedication, leadership and providing real-world experience.
“We are honored to be recognized as a top performing center from over 700 locations in nine countries worldwide in the FASTSIGNS network,” said Don Marcum, franchisee of FASTSIGNS of Lexington. “This award reflects our team’s dedication to helping businesses and organizations solve their visual communications challenges in our community every day.”
“We appreciate our customers’ support and look forward to helping companies of all sizes with the custom signs and visual graphics they need to get noticed, tell people what they do, help visitors find their way around a location and so much more,” Conda Marcum, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Lexington said.
FASTSIGNS of Lexington has been serving the area over 25 years. The center is located at 3440 Richmond Rd., Suite 120. To learn more, visit fastsigns.com/103 or call (859) 263.7511.
FASTSIGNS® of Lexington, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top performing center at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Convention held in Orlando, Florida. Owned by Conda and Don Marcum, FASTSIGNS of Lexington received the Pinnacle Club Award, which is given to centers ranked 26 to 125 in sales volume between Oct. 1, 2017 and Sept. 30, 2018. In addition, FASTSIGNS of Lexington received a Mentor Recognition Award which honors a seasoned franchisee who serves as a mentor to a New FASTSIGNS franchisee for the first six months of operation. The seasoned franchisee is thanked for their dedication, leadership and providing real-world experience.
“We are honored to be recognized as a top performing center from over 700 locations in nine countries worldwide in the FASTSIGNS network,” said Don Marcum, franchisee of FASTSIGNS of Lexington. “This award reflects our team’s dedication to helping businesses and organizations solve their visual communications challenges in our community every day.”
“We appreciate our customers’ support and look forward to helping companies of all sizes with the custom signs and visual graphics they need to get noticed, tell people what they do, help visitors find their way around a location and so much more,” Conda Marcum, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Lexington said.
FASTSIGNS of Lexington has been serving the area over 25 years. The center is located at 3440 Richmond Rd., Suite 120. To learn more, visit fastsigns.com/103 or call (859) 263.7511.
Hamilton-Ryker Announces Creation of New Manufacturing & IT Apprenticeship Programs
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) Deputy Secretary Mike Nemes recently joined officials from Hamilton-Ryker in Lexington to announce the creation of new manufacturing and IT apprenticeship programs. As a program sponsor and intermediary, Hamilton-Ryker’s “TalentGro” offers Registered Apprenticeships that will serve as a pipeline in both manufacturing and IT. With over 20 different paid apprenticeship roles, apprentices will work alongside experienced professionals in manufacturing and IT to develop skills and advance in their careers.
Hamilton-Ryker is one of the largest employee-owned staffing organizations in the country, providing workforce solutions for industrial, administrative and information technology staffing and recruitment. Through “TalentGro,” the agency will address the skills gap in today’s workforce by using a mix of education and training, real-world application and on-the-job training. “TalentGro” will serve as an intermediary for companies of all sizes to offer Registered Apprenticeships with the ultimate goal of insuring the workforce is trained on the skills and knowledge need to meet the employers’ goals.
The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet acts as the governing body for Registered Apprenticeships in Kentucky and provides technical and consultative services to employers. The “Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.” campaign was launched in 2016 to signal the cabinet’s commitment to strengthening and growing Registered Apprenticeships across the Commonwealth.
For more information on how to get involved with this apprenticeship program, visit https://talentgro.com/.
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) Deputy Secretary Mike Nemes recently joined officials from Hamilton-Ryker in Lexington to announce the creation of new manufacturing and IT apprenticeship programs. As a program sponsor and intermediary, Hamilton-Ryker’s “TalentGro” offers Registered Apprenticeships that will serve as a pipeline in both manufacturing and IT. With over 20 different paid apprenticeship roles, apprentices will work alongside experienced professionals in manufacturing and IT to develop skills and advance in their careers.
Hamilton-Ryker is one of the largest employee-owned staffing organizations in the country, providing workforce solutions for industrial, administrative and information technology staffing and recruitment. Through “TalentGro,” the agency will address the skills gap in today’s workforce by using a mix of education and training, real-world application and on-the-job training. “TalentGro” will serve as an intermediary for companies of all sizes to offer Registered Apprenticeships with the ultimate goal of insuring the workforce is trained on the skills and knowledge need to meet the employers’ goals.
The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet acts as the governing body for Registered Apprenticeships in Kentucky and provides technical and consultative services to employers. The “Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.” campaign was launched in 2016 to signal the cabinet’s commitment to strengthening and growing Registered Apprenticeships across the Commonwealth.
For more information on how to get involved with this apprenticeship program, visit https://talentgro.com/.
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Celebrates New Office
Make-A-Wish OKI will celebrate the official launch of their Lexington, KY office on Thursday, Feb. 28th, 4:15 to 6:00 p.m., at Carson’s Food and Drink, 362 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will provide opening welcome remarks, and attendees will also hear from local WISH families whose children have benefited greatly from the granting of a wish. The community is invited, and there is no cost or requirement to attend. Make-A-Wish OKI will also announce a special fundraising initiative, W.I.S.H. 100 (Women Inspiring Strength & Hope), which is a group of 100+ women who will raise tens of thousands of dollars to grant local wishes to benefit Central and Eastern Kentucky wishes on Thursday, May 9th. For more information on Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, please visit https://oki.wish.org.
Make-A-Wish OKI will celebrate the official launch of their Lexington, KY office on Thursday, Feb. 28th, 4:15 to 6:00 p.m., at Carson’s Food and Drink, 362 E. Main St., Lexington, KY 40507. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will provide opening welcome remarks, and attendees will also hear from local WISH families whose children have benefited greatly from the granting of a wish. The community is invited, and there is no cost or requirement to attend. Make-A-Wish OKI will also announce a special fundraising initiative, W.I.S.H. 100 (Women Inspiring Strength & Hope), which is a group of 100+ women who will raise tens of thousands of dollars to grant local wishes to benefit Central and Eastern Kentucky wishes on Thursday, May 9th. For more information on Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, please visit https://oki.wish.org.
Keeneland Holds Hiring Center, Job Fair for Seasonal Employment
Keeneland is readying for its 2019 Spring Meet with today’s announcement of two employment events aimed at filling more than 2,000 seasonal positions: a Hiring Center that opens Feb. 25 and a Job Fair on March 9. Staffing covers Food and Beverage Service, Parking and Security, The Keeneland Shop, Admissions, Programs, Track Maintenance and Guest Services for the Spring Meet, which covers 17 days of racing from April 4-26, and Keeneland’s annual Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) celebrations on May 3-4. Keeneland attracts seasonal employees from across the U.S. and throughout Kentucky. Last spring, Keeneland staff represented 22 states as far away as Arizona. Those from Kentucky resided in 95 cities in 55 counties.
Keeneland offers seasonal employment in a variety of areas for the spring. Keeneland Hospitality, which provides food and beverage service for the entire Keeneland campus, including the Clubhouse, Grandstand, concessions and Track Kitchen, is seeking candidates with experience in the restaurant industry, such as sous chefs and servers, as well as staff to fill entry-level roles such as concession employees and dishwashers. An advantage for seasonal staff working with Keeneland Hospitality is the opportunity to gain valuable culinary and dining experience while training directly under Executive Chef Marc Therrien. Additionally, seasonal jobs are available in Parking and Security, The Keeneland Shop, Admissions, Programs, Track Maintenance and Guest Services. Keeneland also is seeking applicants with knowledge of handicapping to become BETologists and advance its fan education efforts.
Team members who work the entire Spring Meet average 40 paid hours each week and receive paid
training prior to the start of the race meet. Seasonal employees are paid on a weekly basis and
receive 50 percent off meals in Grandstand concessions and a 30-percent discount on merchandise
at The Keeneland Shop.
On-site interviews for all positions will be conducted at both the Hiring Center and Seasonal Job
Fair. Candidates also may apply for positions anytime at Keeneland.com/jobs. The Hiring Center, located on the second floor of the Keeneland Grandstand near the Keeneland Grill, will be open Monday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, March 28 on Mondays (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), Tuesdays (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Thursdays (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Take Elevator B to the second floor. On Feb. 26 and Feb. 28, the Hiring Center will host a “Refer a Friend” event. Current Keeneland employees who bring friends who are potential employees will be eligible for a cash prize. The Seasonal Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, will be held at the Keeneland Entertainment Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Entertainment Center is located near the Keeneland Library and accessed through the Gate 1 entrance at Man o’ War Boulevard and Versailles Road. The road into Keeneland at Gate 1 is called Keeneland Boulevard. Once on Keeneland Boulevard, take the first right on Entertainment Court. The Entertainment Center is directly ahead. Parking is available behind the building.
Keeneland is readying for its 2019 Spring Meet with today’s announcement of two employment events aimed at filling more than 2,000 seasonal positions: a Hiring Center that opens Feb. 25 and a Job Fair on March 9. Staffing covers Food and Beverage Service, Parking and Security, The Keeneland Shop, Admissions, Programs, Track Maintenance and Guest Services for the Spring Meet, which covers 17 days of racing from April 4-26, and Keeneland’s annual Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) celebrations on May 3-4. Keeneland attracts seasonal employees from across the U.S. and throughout Kentucky. Last spring, Keeneland staff represented 22 states as far away as Arizona. Those from Kentucky resided in 95 cities in 55 counties.
Keeneland offers seasonal employment in a variety of areas for the spring. Keeneland Hospitality, which provides food and beverage service for the entire Keeneland campus, including the Clubhouse, Grandstand, concessions and Track Kitchen, is seeking candidates with experience in the restaurant industry, such as sous chefs and servers, as well as staff to fill entry-level roles such as concession employees and dishwashers. An advantage for seasonal staff working with Keeneland Hospitality is the opportunity to gain valuable culinary and dining experience while training directly under Executive Chef Marc Therrien. Additionally, seasonal jobs are available in Parking and Security, The Keeneland Shop, Admissions, Programs, Track Maintenance and Guest Services. Keeneland also is seeking applicants with knowledge of handicapping to become BETologists and advance its fan education efforts.
Team members who work the entire Spring Meet average 40 paid hours each week and receive paid
training prior to the start of the race meet. Seasonal employees are paid on a weekly basis and
receive 50 percent off meals in Grandstand concessions and a 30-percent discount on merchandise
at The Keeneland Shop.
On-site interviews for all positions will be conducted at both the Hiring Center and Seasonal Job
Fair. Candidates also may apply for positions anytime at Keeneland.com/jobs. The Hiring Center, located on the second floor of the Keeneland Grandstand near the Keeneland Grill, will be open Monday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, March 28 on Mondays (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), Tuesdays (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Thursdays (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Take Elevator B to the second floor. On Feb. 26 and Feb. 28, the Hiring Center will host a “Refer a Friend” event. Current Keeneland employees who bring friends who are potential employees will be eligible for a cash prize. The Seasonal Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, will be held at the Keeneland Entertainment Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Entertainment Center is located near the Keeneland Library and accessed through the Gate 1 entrance at Man o’ War Boulevard and Versailles Road. The road into Keeneland at Gate 1 is called Keeneland Boulevard. Once on Keeneland Boulevard, take the first right on Entertainment Court. The Entertainment Center is directly ahead. Parking is available behind the building.
I Was Here Sanctification Ceremony is This Sunday, February 10th
I Was Here is an artistic collaboration between poet Nikky Finney, artist Marjorie Guyon and photographer Patrick J. Mitchell. The project is composed of twenty-one Ancestor Spirit Portraits and centers on the public square, the physical heart of Lexington, Kentucky—Cheapside—which was one of the largest slave auction sites in the United States. Come out for the ceremony as the ground will be blessed with prayer and accompanied by song. There will be a pop up market of food, music, and keepsakes highlighting African American owned businesses. The "I Was Here Sanctification Ceremony" is scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2-4 p.m. Find out more on FACEBOOK, by E-MAIL, or ON-LINE HERE.
I Was Here is an artistic collaboration between poet Nikky Finney, artist Marjorie Guyon and photographer Patrick J. Mitchell. The project is composed of twenty-one Ancestor Spirit Portraits and centers on the public square, the physical heart of Lexington, Kentucky—Cheapside—which was one of the largest slave auction sites in the United States. Come out for the ceremony as the ground will be blessed with prayer and accompanied by song. There will be a pop up market of food, music, and keepsakes highlighting African American owned businesses. The "I Was Here Sanctification Ceremony" is scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2-4 p.m. Find out more on FACEBOOK, by E-MAIL, or ON-LINE HERE.
Blue Grass Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 2018
A record number of passengers traveled through Lexington's Blue Grass Airport in 2018. As the primary air transportation provider for central Kentucky, Blue Grass Airport saw 1,361,030 total passengers—enplanements of 682,662 and deplanements of 661,296. This is a 3.4% increase over last year and is the seventh consecutive year the airport has seen a record number of travelers.
There are many factors that contribute to this growth. The four airlines operating from Blue Grass Airport—Allegiant, American, Delta and United—continue to provide additional flights and larger aircraft. Many of the airlines’ 50-seat passenger jets have been replaced with comfortable two-class cabin aircraft, now offering more first-class seating options for travelers. Then, in June 2018, the airport continued to expand its non-stop destinations when Allegiant launched seasonal service between Lexington and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). In addition to the airlines’ growth, the airport’s convenience is often cited as a chief reason why passengers choose to fly to and from Blue Grass Airport.
Being so close to Lexington’s center of town and central Kentucky’s population, Blue Grass Airport is easily accessible for the traveling public. With fewer lines, fewer crowds and fewer parking aggravations, Blue Grass Airport provides a quick travel experience. For most passengers, home is just a short drive away when arriving back from their flights.
The year 2019 is off to an encouraging start with two new daily flights to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) beginning on February 14. Offered by United Airlines, this new service will provide central Kentucky with access to the nation’s capital and an excellent gateway for passengers connecting to other regions, including the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Europe.
A record number of passengers traveled through Lexington's Blue Grass Airport in 2018. As the primary air transportation provider for central Kentucky, Blue Grass Airport saw 1,361,030 total passengers—enplanements of 682,662 and deplanements of 661,296. This is a 3.4% increase over last year and is the seventh consecutive year the airport has seen a record number of travelers.
There are many factors that contribute to this growth. The four airlines operating from Blue Grass Airport—Allegiant, American, Delta and United—continue to provide additional flights and larger aircraft. Many of the airlines’ 50-seat passenger jets have been replaced with comfortable two-class cabin aircraft, now offering more first-class seating options for travelers. Then, in June 2018, the airport continued to expand its non-stop destinations when Allegiant launched seasonal service between Lexington and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). In addition to the airlines’ growth, the airport’s convenience is often cited as a chief reason why passengers choose to fly to and from Blue Grass Airport.
Being so close to Lexington’s center of town and central Kentucky’s population, Blue Grass Airport is easily accessible for the traveling public. With fewer lines, fewer crowds and fewer parking aggravations, Blue Grass Airport provides a quick travel experience. For most passengers, home is just a short drive away when arriving back from their flights.
The year 2019 is off to an encouraging start with two new daily flights to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) beginning on February 14. Offered by United Airlines, this new service will provide central Kentucky with access to the nation’s capital and an excellent gateway for passengers connecting to other regions, including the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Europe.
UK Museum Invites Viewers to Go Gonzo for Ralph Steadman Illustrations
From the pages of Hunter S. Thompson’s work and The New York Times to classics like “Alice in Wonderland” and “Animal Farm,” visual storyteller Ralph Steadman has made an undeniable mark on the world of illustration. Art enthusiasts will be treated to an exhibition of works from the artist’s 65-year career as the University of Kentucky Art Museum brings “Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective” to the Bluegrass Feb. 16-May 5.
Combining expressive lines and emphatic ink splatters, Ralph Steadman’s work is an immediately recognizable style that has spanned decades. Featuring more than 100 original artworks and prints of Steadman’s, this retrospective examines the range of his projects in literature, theatre, television and product design.
Originally curated in 2013 by Anita O'Brien at London’s Cartoon Museum, and reorganized to travel throughout the U.S. by Sadie Williams, Ralph Steadman Art Collection executive director, the retrospective includes the sketches Steadman created as a student in the 1950s to present day drawings. Also on view are letters, press clippings and materials selected from the artist’s studio.
Of note to Kentuckians and fans of gonzo journalism, this exhibition features work from Steadman’s legendary collaborations with maverick journalist Hunter S. Thompson, including work documenting the Kentucky Derby for an article in Scanlan Monthly in 1970. In addition to his illustrations for Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” he also created pieces for Private Eye, Punch, The Observer, The Guardian and Rolling Stone, among others.
While Steadman’s work was used to illustrate such literary classics as “Treasure Island,” he also created images for and authored numerous books of his own for readers of all ages, including “Critical Critter,” “I. Leonardo,” “Sigmund Freud,” “Emergency Mouse” and “No Room to Swing a Cat.” It seems 2019 will truly be a gonzo year for the Commonwealth. In coordination with the exhibition at UK, the Frazier History Museum and the Speed art Museum in Louisville will be hosting exhibitions which look at different aspects of infamous journalist and Kentucky son, Hunter S. Thompson.
“Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective” is made possible by presenting sponsors United Therapeutics, Flying Dog Brewery and Audible.
From the pages of Hunter S. Thompson’s work and The New York Times to classics like “Alice in Wonderland” and “Animal Farm,” visual storyteller Ralph Steadman has made an undeniable mark on the world of illustration. Art enthusiasts will be treated to an exhibition of works from the artist’s 65-year career as the University of Kentucky Art Museum brings “Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective” to the Bluegrass Feb. 16-May 5.
Combining expressive lines and emphatic ink splatters, Ralph Steadman’s work is an immediately recognizable style that has spanned decades. Featuring more than 100 original artworks and prints of Steadman’s, this retrospective examines the range of his projects in literature, theatre, television and product design.
Originally curated in 2013 by Anita O'Brien at London’s Cartoon Museum, and reorganized to travel throughout the U.S. by Sadie Williams, Ralph Steadman Art Collection executive director, the retrospective includes the sketches Steadman created as a student in the 1950s to present day drawings. Also on view are letters, press clippings and materials selected from the artist’s studio.
Of note to Kentuckians and fans of gonzo journalism, this exhibition features work from Steadman’s legendary collaborations with maverick journalist Hunter S. Thompson, including work documenting the Kentucky Derby for an article in Scanlan Monthly in 1970. In addition to his illustrations for Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” he also created pieces for Private Eye, Punch, The Observer, The Guardian and Rolling Stone, among others.
While Steadman’s work was used to illustrate such literary classics as “Treasure Island,” he also created images for and authored numerous books of his own for readers of all ages, including “Critical Critter,” “I. Leonardo,” “Sigmund Freud,” “Emergency Mouse” and “No Room to Swing a Cat.” It seems 2019 will truly be a gonzo year for the Commonwealth. In coordination with the exhibition at UK, the Frazier History Museum and the Speed art Museum in Louisville will be hosting exhibitions which look at different aspects of infamous journalist and Kentucky son, Hunter S. Thompson.
“Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective” is made possible by presenting sponsors United Therapeutics, Flying Dog Brewery and Audible.
Dean Dorton Expands Its Kentucky Presence
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) has expanded its presence in Kentucky by adding Tom Buetow and David Dick formerly of BLD, PLLC a long-standing CPA and advisory firm located in downtown Louisville, KY. Buetow and Dick, along with other former BLD employees joined Dean Dorton effective January 1, 2019. Over the last several months, Dean Dorton has announced several areas of expansion, including the addition of Massey Consulting in Raleigh, NC; the creation of Dean Dorton Wealth Management, an independent, registered investment advisor offering a broad range of services including retirement planning, investment consulting, portfolio management, and a host of other holistic financial planning services; Dean Dorton technology group’s full-service cybersecurity practice, and last year, Dean Dorton Healthcare Solutions which offers medical billing and credentialing for physicians and physician practices. Dean Dorton’s momentum as an expanding business advisory practice has been evident throughout this year as Dean Dorton was once again recognized as a Top Firm in the Southeast and Firm to Watch by Accounting Today and named to Sage Intacct’s President’s Club for their excellence as a value-added reseller, implementation, and support services of Cloud-based accounting solutions. This new merger both increases Dean Dorton’s client base in Louisville and Southern Indiana and cements Dean Dorton’s status as one of the most valued business advisors in the region.
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) has expanded its presence in Kentucky by adding Tom Buetow and David Dick formerly of BLD, PLLC a long-standing CPA and advisory firm located in downtown Louisville, KY. Buetow and Dick, along with other former BLD employees joined Dean Dorton effective January 1, 2019. Over the last several months, Dean Dorton has announced several areas of expansion, including the addition of Massey Consulting in Raleigh, NC; the creation of Dean Dorton Wealth Management, an independent, registered investment advisor offering a broad range of services including retirement planning, investment consulting, portfolio management, and a host of other holistic financial planning services; Dean Dorton technology group’s full-service cybersecurity practice, and last year, Dean Dorton Healthcare Solutions which offers medical billing and credentialing for physicians and physician practices. Dean Dorton’s momentum as an expanding business advisory practice has been evident throughout this year as Dean Dorton was once again recognized as a Top Firm in the Southeast and Firm to Watch by Accounting Today and named to Sage Intacct’s President’s Club for their excellence as a value-added reseller, implementation, and support services of Cloud-based accounting solutions. This new merger both increases Dean Dorton’s client base in Louisville and Southern Indiana and cements Dean Dorton’s status as one of the most valued business advisors in the region.
The Living Arts and Science Center Announces Interim Director
The Living Arts and Science Center's (LASC) Board of Directors has named Renee Shepard Interim Executive Director of the LASC effective immediately. Shepard is a proven Lexington leader having served as Executive Director of the Downtown Lexington Corporation (DLC) and the DLC Foundation for 10 years. As a consultant at Graves Shepard Consulting, she brings a wealth of experience in transitions and change management with a focus on development and fundraising. Shepard previously assisted the Lexington Clinic Foundation in an interim role and served on the LASC Board of Directors and Executive Board. Shepard will partner with the LASC Board of Directors on organizational planning and the Executive Director search. She will oversee financial responsibilities and staff operations, serve as a liaison with the Board of Directors, and maintain the Center’s development strategy.The LASC is committed to maintaining high standards during the transition and continuing all the high-quality programming you expect. The LASC Board of Directors has initiated an extensive search for a new Executive Director. A search committee will be named that includes board members and community members to help guide the process. LASC Board President Joseph Coleman is leading the search.
The Living Arts and Science Center's (LASC) Board of Directors has named Renee Shepard Interim Executive Director of the LASC effective immediately. Shepard is a proven Lexington leader having served as Executive Director of the Downtown Lexington Corporation (DLC) and the DLC Foundation for 10 years. As a consultant at Graves Shepard Consulting, she brings a wealth of experience in transitions and change management with a focus on development and fundraising. Shepard previously assisted the Lexington Clinic Foundation in an interim role and served on the LASC Board of Directors and Executive Board. Shepard will partner with the LASC Board of Directors on organizational planning and the Executive Director search. She will oversee financial responsibilities and staff operations, serve as a liaison with the Board of Directors, and maintain the Center’s development strategy.The LASC is committed to maintaining high standards during the transition and continuing all the high-quality programming you expect. The LASC Board of Directors has initiated an extensive search for a new Executive Director. A search committee will be named that includes board members and community members to help guide the process. LASC Board President Joseph Coleman is leading the search.
Kate Salsman Named to Working Mother Magazine’s List of Top Wealth Advisor Moms
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Kate Salsman a Financial Advisor in the Firm’s Lexington’s Wealth Management office, has been named to Working Mother magazine’s list of Top Wealth Advisor Moms.This listing recognizes a select group of individuals who, while pursuing careers as successful Financial Advisors, also juggle the responsibilities of having one or more children under the age of 18 living at home.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Kate Salsman a Financial Advisor in the Firm’s Lexington’s Wealth Management office, has been named to Working Mother magazine’s list of Top Wealth Advisor Moms.This listing recognizes a select group of individuals who, while pursuing careers as successful Financial Advisors, also juggle the responsibilities of having one or more children under the age of 18 living at home.
January 2019
Horsemanship Clinic Offered at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope will be hosting a two-day hands-on clinic for local horsemen and -women to learn from professional trainer Amy Skinner. Skinner's training program is for all breeds and disciplines and focuses on promoting softness, balance and relaxation. She believes any horse can improve given enough time and understanding without force or dominance. Clinics will be offered both mornings followed by private lessons in the afternoon. This course is about refining groundwork basics and gaining confidence in how groundwork relates to balance and softness in the saddle. It is appropriate for beginner and intermediate riders as well as green, young horses or those needing a refresher in the basics. Currently residing in Pittsboro, North Carolina, Skinner began her riding career at a Military Riding School in Caracas, Venezuela in show jumping. More information on her philosophy can be found at AmySkinnerHorsemanship.com. Registration fees are $100 for one day or $180 for both. The afternoon private lessons are $75/hour. Those who prefer to observe without their horse can audit for $15/day. Limited stalls are available for those who attend both days for $50/night. Participants will provide their own bedding and be responsible for cleaning and stripping their stall upon departure. Register by contacting CKRH’s The STABLES Instructor Josh McElroy at joshm@ckrh.org or 859-231-7066. A $50 deposit is due upon scheduling. Participants bringing horses to the clinic must have a current Coggins and Health Certificate for their horse. These documents must be sent to CKRH prior to the clinic start date.
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope will be hosting a two-day hands-on clinic for local horsemen and -women to learn from professional trainer Amy Skinner. Skinner's training program is for all breeds and disciplines and focuses on promoting softness, balance and relaxation. She believes any horse can improve given enough time and understanding without force or dominance. Clinics will be offered both mornings followed by private lessons in the afternoon. This course is about refining groundwork basics and gaining confidence in how groundwork relates to balance and softness in the saddle. It is appropriate for beginner and intermediate riders as well as green, young horses or those needing a refresher in the basics. Currently residing in Pittsboro, North Carolina, Skinner began her riding career at a Military Riding School in Caracas, Venezuela in show jumping. More information on her philosophy can be found at AmySkinnerHorsemanship.com. Registration fees are $100 for one day or $180 for both. The afternoon private lessons are $75/hour. Those who prefer to observe without their horse can audit for $15/day. Limited stalls are available for those who attend both days for $50/night. Participants will provide their own bedding and be responsible for cleaning and stripping their stall upon departure. Register by contacting CKRH’s The STABLES Instructor Josh McElroy at joshm@ckrh.org or 859-231-7066. A $50 deposit is due upon scheduling. Participants bringing horses to the clinic must have a current Coggins and Health Certificate for their horse. These documents must be sent to CKRH prior to the clinic start date.
Lynn Imaging's Shelby Lynn Marshall Appointed to Reprographic Services Association Executive Board of Directors
Shelby Lynn Marshall, VP of Business Development at Lynn Imaging, has been appointed to the RSA’s Executive Board of Directors. Other new members include John Davis, Jr. from Alabama Graphics, and Wayne Barclay from Blue Digital in Miami, Florida. The Reprographics Services Association was formed in 1988, and represents over 84 companies and 175 locations. RSA shareholders are located throughout the nation, and provide services to a vast array of customers in Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Mining, Energy, Advertising, Surveying, Mapping, Legal and various other industries. RSA is motivated by the driving commitment to provide services to meet members’ needs and aid them in offering affordable, high quality goods and services to their clients. Lynn Imaging has been a trusted RSA member since its inception in 1988.
Shelby Lynn Marshall, VP of Business Development at Lynn Imaging, has been appointed to the RSA’s Executive Board of Directors. Other new members include John Davis, Jr. from Alabama Graphics, and Wayne Barclay from Blue Digital in Miami, Florida. The Reprographics Services Association was formed in 1988, and represents over 84 companies and 175 locations. RSA shareholders are located throughout the nation, and provide services to a vast array of customers in Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Mining, Energy, Advertising, Surveying, Mapping, Legal and various other industries. RSA is motivated by the driving commitment to provide services to meet members’ needs and aid them in offering affordable, high quality goods and services to their clients. Lynn Imaging has been a trusted RSA member since its inception in 1988.
Lexington Catholic High School President Search
The Board of Trustees of Lexington Catholic High School wishes to provide an update on the national search for Lexington Catholic’s next President. Dr. Steve Angelucci announced in October 2018 that he would be stepping down as Lexington Catholic President at the conclusion of the school year. Angelucci, a 1971 graduate of Lexington Catholic, was appointed President in 2009 after a career in dentistry and sports management. Following Dr. Angelucci’s announcement in October, the Board of Trustees formed a search committee made up of trustees, faculty, and representatives of Lexington Catholic to find his successor. A Connecticut based search firm, Catholic Recruiter Associates, is leading the national search. The search committee is seeking a candidate who will continue a long-standing tradition of Catholic educational excellence. The school has experienced significant enrollment growth due to programs such as the High Marks Center for students with learning differences, the Air + Space Academy and the Exemplar Scholars Program in Math, Science &Technology and Fine Arts. The search committee is very pleased to have a broad-spectrum of qualified local and national candidates. They will be conducting interviews through February, and look to have the next President named in the spring of 2019. As Dr. Angelucci concludes his tenure this year as President, he is pleased to share information on the next step of his professional life. He will join Transylvania University as Vice President of Campaign Initiatives.The Lexington Catholic High School community is very happy for him as he transitions to his next chapter.
The Board of Trustees of Lexington Catholic High School wishes to provide an update on the national search for Lexington Catholic’s next President. Dr. Steve Angelucci announced in October 2018 that he would be stepping down as Lexington Catholic President at the conclusion of the school year. Angelucci, a 1971 graduate of Lexington Catholic, was appointed President in 2009 after a career in dentistry and sports management. Following Dr. Angelucci’s announcement in October, the Board of Trustees formed a search committee made up of trustees, faculty, and representatives of Lexington Catholic to find his successor. A Connecticut based search firm, Catholic Recruiter Associates, is leading the national search. The search committee is seeking a candidate who will continue a long-standing tradition of Catholic educational excellence. The school has experienced significant enrollment growth due to programs such as the High Marks Center for students with learning differences, the Air + Space Academy and the Exemplar Scholars Program in Math, Science &Technology and Fine Arts. The search committee is very pleased to have a broad-spectrum of qualified local and national candidates. They will be conducting interviews through February, and look to have the next President named in the spring of 2019. As Dr. Angelucci concludes his tenure this year as President, he is pleased to share information on the next step of his professional life. He will join Transylvania University as Vice President of Campaign Initiatives.The Lexington Catholic High School community is very happy for him as he transitions to his next chapter.
A DV8 Valentine with a Heart for Others
DV8 Kitchen is offering A Valentine with a Heart for Others Fundraiser this February. 25% of all proceeds from the sale of DV8 Valentine Cinnamon Rolls and Homemade Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls will go to the Lexington Catholic High School/ABLE, Inc. mission trip to the Mustard Seed Community in the Dominican Republic. The Mustard Seed Communities serve the orphaned and physically disabled children in several third-world countries. Remaining proceeds will go to the DV8 Vocational Training Foundation, Inc. which was established and operates to offer DV8 employees an opportunity to learn the trade of baking bread from scratch with no preservatives. DV8 employs people in early stages of alcohol or drug addiction recovery. You can place your order by visiting drmissiontrip.com (generously provided by Michael Baer at FusionCorp). Pick up day will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at DV8 Kitchen, 867 S. Broadway #140, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For an additional 10% you can have your order delivered (with Lexington) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
DV8 Kitchen is offering A Valentine with a Heart for Others Fundraiser this February. 25% of all proceeds from the sale of DV8 Valentine Cinnamon Rolls and Homemade Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls will go to the Lexington Catholic High School/ABLE, Inc. mission trip to the Mustard Seed Community in the Dominican Republic. The Mustard Seed Communities serve the orphaned and physically disabled children in several third-world countries. Remaining proceeds will go to the DV8 Vocational Training Foundation, Inc. which was established and operates to offer DV8 employees an opportunity to learn the trade of baking bread from scratch with no preservatives. DV8 employs people in early stages of alcohol or drug addiction recovery. You can place your order by visiting drmissiontrip.com (generously provided by Michael Baer at FusionCorp). Pick up day will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at DV8 Kitchen, 867 S. Broadway #140, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For an additional 10% you can have your order delivered (with Lexington) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
December 2018
Forcht Bank food drive collects 48,461 items
Forcht Bank’s third year of the “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” food drive collected a record amount of non-perishable food items for local food banks. With the help of their customers and employees, Forcht Bank collected 48,461 non-perishable food items, an increase over the 2017 number of 41,421 items collected. The non-perishable food items were collected throughout Forcht Bank’s 12 community markets in Kentucky. Additionally, Forcht Bank is donating $10 for every checking account that was opened between November 6th and December 20th. During the 6 week time frame of the food drive, 436 personal checking accounts were opened making a grand total of $4,360 donated to purchase more food for food banks.
Forcht Bank’s third year of the “Stick a Forcht in Hunger” food drive collected a record amount of non-perishable food items for local food banks. With the help of their customers and employees, Forcht Bank collected 48,461 non-perishable food items, an increase over the 2017 number of 41,421 items collected. The non-perishable food items were collected throughout Forcht Bank’s 12 community markets in Kentucky. Additionally, Forcht Bank is donating $10 for every checking account that was opened between November 6th and December 20th. During the 6 week time frame of the food drive, 436 personal checking accounts were opened making a grand total of $4,360 donated to purchase more food for food banks.
Massey Consulting Merges with Top Southeast Accounting Firm,
Dean Dorton
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) is expanding its presence outside the borders of Kentucky by merging in Massey Consulting, a full-service consulting firm specializing in accounting software products and services, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Massey Consulting’s team will join Dean Dorton’s technology consulting practice and expand Dean Dorton technology’s accounting software expertise, implementations, and integrations. The merger will be effective January 1, 2019.
Dean Dorton
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) is expanding its presence outside the borders of Kentucky by merging in Massey Consulting, a full-service consulting firm specializing in accounting software products and services, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Massey Consulting’s team will join Dean Dorton’s technology consulting practice and expand Dean Dorton technology’s accounting software expertise, implementations, and integrations. The merger will be effective January 1, 2019.
Voices of Hope Opens New Recovery Center in Lexington
Grand Opening Slated for January 17, 2019
Voices of Hope, a local Recovery Community organization, has opened a Recovery Community Center in downtown Lexington. The new Center, located in Suite 101 of 450 Old Vine Street, will have its Grand Opening on Thursday, January 17, 2019, 10-11 a.m., with the official ribbon-cutting at 10:30. The Voices of Hope Recovery Community Center is a recovery-oriented sanctuary anchored in the heart of the Lexington. The center is peer-operated and serves as an easily accessible resource for community-based recovery support.
The Voices of Hope Recovery Community Center will house the staff and space for the organization’s growing list of recovery support services, including:
For more information on the organization and its programs, visit www.voicesofhopelex.org.
Grand Opening Slated for January 17, 2019
Voices of Hope, a local Recovery Community organization, has opened a Recovery Community Center in downtown Lexington. The new Center, located in Suite 101 of 450 Old Vine Street, will have its Grand Opening on Thursday, January 17, 2019, 10-11 a.m., with the official ribbon-cutting at 10:30. The Voices of Hope Recovery Community Center is a recovery-oriented sanctuary anchored in the heart of the Lexington. The center is peer-operated and serves as an easily accessible resource for community-based recovery support.
The Voices of Hope Recovery Community Center will house the staff and space for the organization’s growing list of recovery support services, including:
- Telephone Recovery Support, a service that makes weekly calls to folks in recovery to listen and support their journey to long-term sobriety.
- CCAR-certified Recovery Coaches / certified Peer Support Specialists, who provide individual in-person, phone or video coaching.
- Recovery meetings (e.g., Twelve-step, SMART Recovery, SMART Friends and Family),
- Sober social activities (yoga, book club, arts and crafts), educational classes (financial literacy, employment readiness, parenting classes) and other community-based services.
For more information on the organization and its programs, visit www.voicesofhopelex.org.
Bates Security Wins Top National Industry Award for Excellence
Bates Security today announced that it is SDM Magazine’s 2018 Dealer of the Year. SDM, the leading security publication in the US tapped Bates among over three thousand commercial firms nationwide. The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes leading innovation, industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.
“In our industry, this award is the Best Picture Oscar,” observed Bates President Jeremy Bates. “What’s more, we are the first Kentucky company to win this award and by far the smallest company to win in the last decade. Last year’s winner was a $4 billion company with 18,000 employees. That’s really gratifying for a family business like ours,” Bates added.
Jeremy Bates and his brother, Bryan, followed their parents, Sonny and Pat Bates, in running the company established in 1984 that today boasts annual revenues of nearly $15MM and over 90 employees. Bates growth over the last decade has been both organic and through acquisition. The company has over 10,000 households it protects and major commercial and government clients.
Throughout the last decade of dynamic growth, Bates has been able to keep customer service a top priority. The company’s mission statement is simple “Do What’s Right for the Customer,” and that is demonstrated in several ways. Every new technology or product is tested at Bates headquarters first before being deployed with customers. Bates has also established its own customized field service training regimen and unlike most providers Bates often deals with customers directly in addition to relying on a central station. This emphasis has paid off, with customer turnover (attrition) rates at only half the national average.
Bates Security today announced that it is SDM Magazine’s 2018 Dealer of the Year. SDM, the leading security publication in the US tapped Bates among over three thousand commercial firms nationwide. The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes leading innovation, industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.
“In our industry, this award is the Best Picture Oscar,” observed Bates President Jeremy Bates. “What’s more, we are the first Kentucky company to win this award and by far the smallest company to win in the last decade. Last year’s winner was a $4 billion company with 18,000 employees. That’s really gratifying for a family business like ours,” Bates added.
Jeremy Bates and his brother, Bryan, followed their parents, Sonny and Pat Bates, in running the company established in 1984 that today boasts annual revenues of nearly $15MM and over 90 employees. Bates growth over the last decade has been both organic and through acquisition. The company has over 10,000 households it protects and major commercial and government clients.
Throughout the last decade of dynamic growth, Bates has been able to keep customer service a top priority. The company’s mission statement is simple “Do What’s Right for the Customer,” and that is demonstrated in several ways. Every new technology or product is tested at Bates headquarters first before being deployed with customers. Bates has also established its own customized field service training regimen and unlike most providers Bates often deals with customers directly in addition to relying on a central station. This emphasis has paid off, with customer turnover (attrition) rates at only half the national average.
NetGain Announces Investment by Evergreen Services Group
NetGain Technologies recently announced an investment by Evergreen Services Group, a family of leading managed IT services providers across the U.S. NetGain Technologies is the leading provider of IT services to mid-sized businesses across the South Central United States and is the 12th investment for Evergreen this year. NetGain will continue to operate independently under its leadership team.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our business,” said Jason Jacobson, CEO of NetGain Technologies. “Evergreen’s approach to investing in companies for the long-term and allowing them to operate independently, gives us confidence that our brand, customers, and employees will flourish with the Evergreen investment.”
Evergreen selected NetGain Technologies for investment due to their high quality managed IT services, which are ranked among the best in the world by MSPmentor and CRN. Today, NetGain Technologies monitors, manages, and maintains the systems and networks that support over 10,000 computer users across the region. The company’s best-in-class, managed services are delivered from a state-of-the-art network operations center, operating 24x7x365, with 85 engineers and technicians who hold 250 technical certifications. NetGain Technologies is SOC 2-certified. The company is headquartered in Lexington, KY, with local offices in Chattanooga, TN, St. Louis, MO, Little Rock, AR, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Evergreen’s investment will allow the company to expand into new markets and support NetGain’s organic growth plans.
For more information about NetGain Technologies, visit www.netgainit.com.
NetGain Technologies recently announced an investment by Evergreen Services Group, a family of leading managed IT services providers across the U.S. NetGain Technologies is the leading provider of IT services to mid-sized businesses across the South Central United States and is the 12th investment for Evergreen this year. NetGain will continue to operate independently under its leadership team.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our business,” said Jason Jacobson, CEO of NetGain Technologies. “Evergreen’s approach to investing in companies for the long-term and allowing them to operate independently, gives us confidence that our brand, customers, and employees will flourish with the Evergreen investment.”
Evergreen selected NetGain Technologies for investment due to their high quality managed IT services, which are ranked among the best in the world by MSPmentor and CRN. Today, NetGain Technologies monitors, manages, and maintains the systems and networks that support over 10,000 computer users across the region. The company’s best-in-class, managed services are delivered from a state-of-the-art network operations center, operating 24x7x365, with 85 engineers and technicians who hold 250 technical certifications. NetGain Technologies is SOC 2-certified. The company is headquartered in Lexington, KY, with local offices in Chattanooga, TN, St. Louis, MO, Little Rock, AR, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Evergreen’s investment will allow the company to expand into new markets and support NetGain’s organic growth plans.
For more information about NetGain Technologies, visit www.netgainit.com.
November 2018
Bluegrass Hemp Oil to Host Ribbon Cutting on November 8th
Bluegrass Hemp Oil and its parent company Kentucky Cannabis Company announce a ribbon-cutting with Commerce Lexington at their new location, 154 Patchen Drive, Suite 95, on Thursday, November 8 at 10:30 AM. The new location is home to Kentucky Cannabis Company’s administrative offices, lab, and packaging departments. Bluegrass Hemp Oil’s retail location remains at 159a Reynolds Road. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting. Coffee and light breakfast items will be served.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the naturally occurring, non-psychoactive compounds found in cannabis plants. It belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids and is the predominant cannabinoid in hemp. Scientific studies have shown that CBD has significant benefits for a wide array of health concerns and boasts the greatest therapeutic potential of all the cannabinoids.
Kentucky Cannabis Company cultivates, processes, and produces all of their high-quality, full cannabinoid spectrum extracts. Their proprietary genetic plants are hand-groomed and grown with organic, yield-boosting practices. The combination of skilled growers and rich Kentucky soil results in a dense flower potent in cannabinoids, specifically CBD. Kentucky Cannabis Company extracts only from the bloom, meaning the CBD comes from the richest part of the plant, not the leftovers.
Through the process of hydrocarbon distillation, the cannabinoids are gently extracted to create an oleoresin base. The oleoresin is emulsified with MCT coconut oil to increase shelf stability and bring the oil within practical concentrations. Each batch is tested by an independent industry lab to verify potency and purity of the final product. The highly concentrated CBD extract is then used to make Bluegrass Hemp Oil products.
Bluegrass Hemp Oil and its parent company Kentucky Cannabis Company announce a ribbon-cutting with Commerce Lexington at their new location, 154 Patchen Drive, Suite 95, on Thursday, November 8 at 10:30 AM. The new location is home to Kentucky Cannabis Company’s administrative offices, lab, and packaging departments. Bluegrass Hemp Oil’s retail location remains at 159a Reynolds Road. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting. Coffee and light breakfast items will be served.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the naturally occurring, non-psychoactive compounds found in cannabis plants. It belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids and is the predominant cannabinoid in hemp. Scientific studies have shown that CBD has significant benefits for a wide array of health concerns and boasts the greatest therapeutic potential of all the cannabinoids.
Kentucky Cannabis Company cultivates, processes, and produces all of their high-quality, full cannabinoid spectrum extracts. Their proprietary genetic plants are hand-groomed and grown with organic, yield-boosting practices. The combination of skilled growers and rich Kentucky soil results in a dense flower potent in cannabinoids, specifically CBD. Kentucky Cannabis Company extracts only from the bloom, meaning the CBD comes from the richest part of the plant, not the leftovers.
Through the process of hydrocarbon distillation, the cannabinoids are gently extracted to create an oleoresin base. The oleoresin is emulsified with MCT coconut oil to increase shelf stability and bring the oil within practical concentrations. Each batch is tested by an independent industry lab to verify potency and purity of the final product. The highly concentrated CBD extract is then used to make Bluegrass Hemp Oil products.
October 2018
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Unveils New Logo and Website
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is pleased to unveil a new logo and website as part of its re-branding efforts focused on community education of the life-changing results Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship can produce. Services offered at CKRH have developed in recent years to provide more than the cornerstone program of Therapeutic Riding. A variety of non-mounted programs are also available through the Equine-Assisted Learning and Mental Health sectors. This includes The STABLES with Fayette County Public Schools, HorseAbility with Easter Seals Cardinal Hill, Equine Assisted Survivors of Trauma Therapy with the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center and Charlotte Hiler Easley LCSW and so much more. The intertwined horse and human in the new logo illustrates the importance of the connection formed between the two. Be it mounted or unmounted, this connection plays a great part in healing on many levels. The new tagline of “Horses Healing People” is fitting for clients, volunteers and anyone else who interacts with CKRH’s herd of equine therapists. Maintaining the same URL of CKRH.org, the new website offers details on each of the services provided; pictures and success stories depict the joy experienced; and an online platform allows for a safe and easy way to make donations.
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is pleased to unveil a new logo and website as part of its re-branding efforts focused on community education of the life-changing results Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship can produce. Services offered at CKRH have developed in recent years to provide more than the cornerstone program of Therapeutic Riding. A variety of non-mounted programs are also available through the Equine-Assisted Learning and Mental Health sectors. This includes The STABLES with Fayette County Public Schools, HorseAbility with Easter Seals Cardinal Hill, Equine Assisted Survivors of Trauma Therapy with the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center and Charlotte Hiler Easley LCSW and so much more. The intertwined horse and human in the new logo illustrates the importance of the connection formed between the two. Be it mounted or unmounted, this connection plays a great part in healing on many levels. The new tagline of “Horses Healing People” is fitting for clients, volunteers and anyone else who interacts with CKRH’s herd of equine therapists. Maintaining the same URL of CKRH.org, the new website offers details on each of the services provided; pictures and success stories depict the joy experienced; and an online platform allows for a safe and easy way to make donations.
Left to right: Pres. Maj. Gen Jerry Humble (US Marines – ret.), Robert Riggs – Chair Legislative Comm., and Vice Pres. Jill D. Tiedt, AICP (ret.). Photo submitted
2018 Excellence in Aviation Award Presented to Robert G. Riggs
The Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) presented the Excellence in Aviation Award to Commerce Lexington Inc. member, Mr. Robert G. Riggs, at the 42nd Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference that was held in Lexington on September 26 through 28, 2018. The Excellence in Aviation Award is KAA’s most prestigious award and recognizes a lifetime of achievement in aviation.
“Robert Riggs has demonstrated outstanding, exemplary leadership in advancing aviation in the Commonwealth,” said Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Humble, (ret.), KAA President. Since the very beginning of KAA over 40 years ago, Robert has worked tirelessly to promulgate the value of general aviation to Kentucky’s economy and quality of life. As the Chair of KAA’s Legislative Committee, he led KAA’s efforts to educate Kentucky’s state and national leaders on the importance of general aviation airports and the need to retain the safe and efficient movement of general aviation aircraft operations throughout the nation’s airspace.
Robert originated the idea for hosting an annual Aviation and Aerospace Day at the Capitol and continues to lead this effort for KAA in association with the Kentucky Aerospace Industry Consortium. Robert is respected as a voice for aviation in Kentucky. He is steadfast in promoting aviation and aerospace education in our secondary schools, is very active in the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, and currently serves on the Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission.
The Excellence in Aviation Award honors the lifetime achievements of Mr. Henry Ogrodzinski, known to friends and associates as Henry O. Henry was an advocate for aviation his entire professional life. He was a strong supporter of the nation’s aviation system and was a special friend to aviation in Kentucky.
The Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) presented the Excellence in Aviation Award to Commerce Lexington Inc. member, Mr. Robert G. Riggs, at the 42nd Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference that was held in Lexington on September 26 through 28, 2018. The Excellence in Aviation Award is KAA’s most prestigious award and recognizes a lifetime of achievement in aviation.
“Robert Riggs has demonstrated outstanding, exemplary leadership in advancing aviation in the Commonwealth,” said Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Humble, (ret.), KAA President. Since the very beginning of KAA over 40 years ago, Robert has worked tirelessly to promulgate the value of general aviation to Kentucky’s economy and quality of life. As the Chair of KAA’s Legislative Committee, he led KAA’s efforts to educate Kentucky’s state and national leaders on the importance of general aviation airports and the need to retain the safe and efficient movement of general aviation aircraft operations throughout the nation’s airspace.
Robert originated the idea for hosting an annual Aviation and Aerospace Day at the Capitol and continues to lead this effort for KAA in association with the Kentucky Aerospace Industry Consortium. Robert is respected as a voice for aviation in Kentucky. He is steadfast in promoting aviation and aerospace education in our secondary schools, is very active in the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, and currently serves on the Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission.
The Excellence in Aviation Award honors the lifetime achievements of Mr. Henry Ogrodzinski, known to friends and associates as Henry O. Henry was an advocate for aviation his entire professional life. He was a strong supporter of the nation’s aviation system and was a special friend to aviation in Kentucky.
VeBridge Holdings, Inc. Acquired by Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) recently announced the acquisition of VeBridge Holdings, Inc., a Lexington, Kentucky-based document management business that specializes in enterprise content management (ECM), business process automation and outsourcing, and document conversion services.
VeBridge, founded in 1998, has a lengthy history of turning business challenges into profitable competitive advantages for their customers by converting paper to digital information that enables automating manual processes while providing secure yet easy access to information. By helping companies take the first step in converting paper documents, and managing their content with ECM and business process management (BPM) products including OnBase® by Hyland Software, the company provides a wide array of information and content management options for its customers.
“What sets us apart is the ability to build workable bridges between people, process and technology in the manufacturing, healthcare, education and insurance spaces,” said Paul Engel, CEO and founder of VeBridge. “Understanding how to best meet our customers’ business needs, a process we refer to as relentless discovery, is the very foundation for the work we perform that ultimately benefits the end-users of our products and services."
Through its ECM Business Development initiative, Konica Minolta is continually identifying companies with complementary services to support its national expansion of the ECM practice. “With its geographic location and solid relationships in key industries, we knew that VeBridge would be a good addition to our practice,” says Les Walker, vice president, ECM Business Development. “We look forward to future opportunities for other compatible businesses to join our practice and support our focus on content management, conversion services and SharePoint consulting.”
Kevin Kern, senior vice president, Business Intelligence Services and Product Planning noted, “The acquisition of VeBridge further complements the portfolio of ECM, business process automation, document management solutions and document conversion services we currently offer to our customers.” Kern added, “We’re excited to make this addition, which expands our geographic coverage in the Midwest, and further demonstrates our commitment to meeting the current and future needs of businesses nationwide in solving their content and document management challenges.”
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) recently announced the acquisition of VeBridge Holdings, Inc., a Lexington, Kentucky-based document management business that specializes in enterprise content management (ECM), business process automation and outsourcing, and document conversion services.
VeBridge, founded in 1998, has a lengthy history of turning business challenges into profitable competitive advantages for their customers by converting paper to digital information that enables automating manual processes while providing secure yet easy access to information. By helping companies take the first step in converting paper documents, and managing their content with ECM and business process management (BPM) products including OnBase® by Hyland Software, the company provides a wide array of information and content management options for its customers.
“What sets us apart is the ability to build workable bridges between people, process and technology in the manufacturing, healthcare, education and insurance spaces,” said Paul Engel, CEO and founder of VeBridge. “Understanding how to best meet our customers’ business needs, a process we refer to as relentless discovery, is the very foundation for the work we perform that ultimately benefits the end-users of our products and services."
Through its ECM Business Development initiative, Konica Minolta is continually identifying companies with complementary services to support its national expansion of the ECM practice. “With its geographic location and solid relationships in key industries, we knew that VeBridge would be a good addition to our practice,” says Les Walker, vice president, ECM Business Development. “We look forward to future opportunities for other compatible businesses to join our practice and support our focus on content management, conversion services and SharePoint consulting.”
Kevin Kern, senior vice president, Business Intelligence Services and Product Planning noted, “The acquisition of VeBridge further complements the portfolio of ECM, business process automation, document management solutions and document conversion services we currently offer to our customers.” Kern added, “We’re excited to make this addition, which expands our geographic coverage in the Midwest, and further demonstrates our commitment to meeting the current and future needs of businesses nationwide in solving their content and document management challenges.”
September 2018
Arbor Youth Services to Open Renovated Emergency Shelter Oct. 4th
Homeless kids in Lexington now have a nice place to call home at Arbor Youth Services MASH Drop In emergency shelter. Mayor Jim Gray, Executive Director Lori Clemons and members of the Board will cut a ribbon to officially dedicate the emergency shelter’s renovated space on Oct. 4. The MASH Drop In shelter on 536 West Third St. was suffering from a leaking roof, broken windows, and broken exterior staircases. The building needed electrical updates, and the kitchen needed a complete overhaul.
“We’re extremely excited to return our shelter operations to our facility, and to bring our kids back to this much improved building,” said Lori Clemons, Arbor’s Executive Director. “We would love for the public to join us for the ribbon cutting.”
Renovations began in May 2018 and were completed last month. Donors included the E.E. Murray Family Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, individual citizens and the City. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting for the renovated shelter (536 W. Third Street) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Find out more on-line at www.ArborKY.org.
Homeless kids in Lexington now have a nice place to call home at Arbor Youth Services MASH Drop In emergency shelter. Mayor Jim Gray, Executive Director Lori Clemons and members of the Board will cut a ribbon to officially dedicate the emergency shelter’s renovated space on Oct. 4. The MASH Drop In shelter on 536 West Third St. was suffering from a leaking roof, broken windows, and broken exterior staircases. The building needed electrical updates, and the kitchen needed a complete overhaul.
“We’re extremely excited to return our shelter operations to our facility, and to bring our kids back to this much improved building,” said Lori Clemons, Arbor’s Executive Director. “We would love for the public to join us for the ribbon cutting.”
Renovations began in May 2018 and were completed last month. Donors included the E.E. Murray Family Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, individual citizens and the City. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting for the renovated shelter (536 W. Third Street) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Find out more on-line at www.ArborKY.org.
Jack Russell Celebrates 50 Years as Financial Manager
Jack Russell, founding partner and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Capital Management, is celebrating 50 years as a financial manager. Russell is a graduate of the Wharton Business School Security Institute and the Manchester Business School of the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Friends, family, associates and clients joined Jack to celebrate his accomplishment, at a gala event at the firm’s headquarters.
Jack Russell, founding partner and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Capital Management, is celebrating 50 years as a financial manager. Russell is a graduate of the Wharton Business School Security Institute and the Manchester Business School of the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Friends, family, associates and clients joined Jack to celebrate his accomplishment, at a gala event at the firm’s headquarters.
Dean Dorton Launches Wealth Management Practice
Responding to the needs of current and future clients, and with a strong desire to help their clients become more successful, top Kentucky-based accounting firm, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) is proud to announce the launch of Dean Dorton Wealth Management, LLC, (Dean Dorton Wealth Management). Dean Dorton has provided public accounting services regionally, nationally, and internationally for decades and now desires to serve their clients in an even more holistic manner by incorporating integrated wealth management services.
“Each of our clients’ personal and professional aspirations may be unique to them, but when it comes to their financial objectives, our clients share the same desire: to build and manage wealth throughout their lifetimes in order to achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves and their families,” says David Bundy, Dean Dorton President and CEO. As an independent, registered investment advisor based in Kentucky, Dean Dorton Wealth Management will offer a broad range of services including retirement planning, investment consulting, portfolio management, and a host of other holistic financial planning services. In addition, the firm will deliver a tax-efficient approach to all of their services through collaboration with parent company Dean Dorton. Dean Dorton Wealth Management will be led by David Parks, who has a long history with Dean Dorton. As a CPA, who is also accredited in business valuation, David has over 30 years of experience in providing tax, business valuation, and other financial consulting services to individuals and businesses in the region.
Responding to the needs of current and future clients, and with a strong desire to help their clients become more successful, top Kentucky-based accounting firm, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC (Dean Dorton) is proud to announce the launch of Dean Dorton Wealth Management, LLC, (Dean Dorton Wealth Management). Dean Dorton has provided public accounting services regionally, nationally, and internationally for decades and now desires to serve their clients in an even more holistic manner by incorporating integrated wealth management services.
“Each of our clients’ personal and professional aspirations may be unique to them, but when it comes to their financial objectives, our clients share the same desire: to build and manage wealth throughout their lifetimes in order to achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves and their families,” says David Bundy, Dean Dorton President and CEO. As an independent, registered investment advisor based in Kentucky, Dean Dorton Wealth Management will offer a broad range of services including retirement planning, investment consulting, portfolio management, and a host of other holistic financial planning services. In addition, the firm will deliver a tax-efficient approach to all of their services through collaboration with parent company Dean Dorton. Dean Dorton Wealth Management will be led by David Parks, who has a long history with Dean Dorton. As a CPA, who is also accredited in business valuation, David has over 30 years of experience in providing tax, business valuation, and other financial consulting services to individuals and businesses in the region.
Women’s Retreat Offered at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Area women will have a new method for self-care and personal development as Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) and Charlotte Hiler Easley, Licensed Certified Social Worker, partner to provide specialized services using horses to relax and refocus. Starting Friday, September 21, Easley and CKRH Programming and Equine Manager Lisa Swanson will begin a five-week series called Life Rhythms. Participants will learn about horses and horsemanship as they discuss issues they are facing in life and with the connections they share with people in their lives. Life Rhythms will meet each Friday at 1-2:30 p.m. from September 21- October 19. Group size is limited. The cost is $350 per person or $325 per person, if you register with a friend. To register, email charlotte@charlotteeasley.com or equinecare@ckrh.org. Also this fall, Easley and Swanson will be joined by Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, for a two-day retreat at CKRH called The Authentic Self: A Daring Way™& Relational Equine Assisted Learning Retreat for Women. Held on October 5-6, this retreat will offer women an opportunity to practice the concepts of courage, vulnerability, trust and connection while using the curriculum of The Daring Way™ based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown and using Easley’s relational equine assisted model.
Area women will have a new method for self-care and personal development as Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) and Charlotte Hiler Easley, Licensed Certified Social Worker, partner to provide specialized services using horses to relax and refocus. Starting Friday, September 21, Easley and CKRH Programming and Equine Manager Lisa Swanson will begin a five-week series called Life Rhythms. Participants will learn about horses and horsemanship as they discuss issues they are facing in life and with the connections they share with people in their lives. Life Rhythms will meet each Friday at 1-2:30 p.m. from September 21- October 19. Group size is limited. The cost is $350 per person or $325 per person, if you register with a friend. To register, email charlotte@charlotteeasley.com or equinecare@ckrh.org. Also this fall, Easley and Swanson will be joined by Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, for a two-day retreat at CKRH called The Authentic Self: A Daring Way™& Relational Equine Assisted Learning Retreat for Women. Held on October 5-6, this retreat will offer women an opportunity to practice the concepts of courage, vulnerability, trust and connection while using the curriculum of The Daring Way™ based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown and using Easley’s relational equine assisted model.
Dean Dorton Technology Launches Cybersecurity Services
Dean Dorton Technology, a leading provider of managed IT, software, hardware, and Cloud solutions throughout the region for multiple industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its cybersecurity practice that includes dedicated expertise in cybersecurity and risk-based security programs, to enhance service offerings for cybersecurity solutions and compliance. From user awareness training to vendor management, Dean Dorton Technology’s new cybersecurity team helps clients regularly diagnose, manage and mitigate their cybersecurity risks. Dean Dorton Technology’s team provides holistic solutions that can be scaled from small nonprofit organizations to large public companies.
Not sure where to start or struggling to hire and retain information security professionals? Dean Dorton Technology now has the team to provide your own outsourced Information Security Office. Gui Cozzi joins Dean Dorton Technology with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and successfully implements pragmatic and risk based security programs to meet compliance with organizations’ security requirements. Gui leads a team responsible for delivering enterprise cybersecurity services and personally specializes in information security program development, implementation, and assessment. Dean Dorton Technology brings every aspect of cybersecurity programs in one place with a variety of features, products, and services that complement each other and deliver multiple, key layers of cybersecurity.
Dean Dorton Technology, a leading provider of managed IT, software, hardware, and Cloud solutions throughout the region for multiple industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its cybersecurity practice that includes dedicated expertise in cybersecurity and risk-based security programs, to enhance service offerings for cybersecurity solutions and compliance. From user awareness training to vendor management, Dean Dorton Technology’s new cybersecurity team helps clients regularly diagnose, manage and mitigate their cybersecurity risks. Dean Dorton Technology’s team provides holistic solutions that can be scaled from small nonprofit organizations to large public companies.
Not sure where to start or struggling to hire and retain information security professionals? Dean Dorton Technology now has the team to provide your own outsourced Information Security Office. Gui Cozzi joins Dean Dorton Technology with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and successfully implements pragmatic and risk based security programs to meet compliance with organizations’ security requirements. Gui leads a team responsible for delivering enterprise cybersecurity services and personally specializes in information security program development, implementation, and assessment. Dean Dorton Technology brings every aspect of cybersecurity programs in one place with a variety of features, products, and services that complement each other and deliver multiple, key layers of cybersecurity.
August 2018
Association Management Resources Launches Redesigned Web Site
AMR Management Services (AMR), a Lexington-based association management company serving professional societies and trade associations nationwide, recently launched a redesigned website.
AMR President and CEO Nick Ruffin shared, "We are excited to announce a new look and feel for the AMR website. Our goal with the redesign was to streamline our site and make it easier to find the content our visitors are looking for. We also know that our current and future client-partners are on the go and need a site that is more responsive to mobile devices."
"Running on DNN 9 and built off of the Bootstrap 4 Framework, the AMR site is ready for the modern mobile responsive age," said Mike Cooke, AMR's web designer. "We also used photos of our real AMR team, out and about in our headquarters of Lexington, Kentucky, to bring AMR's personality as a company through to our online presence."
AMR Management Services (AMR), a Lexington-based association management company serving professional societies and trade associations nationwide, recently launched a redesigned website.
AMR President and CEO Nick Ruffin shared, "We are excited to announce a new look and feel for the AMR website. Our goal with the redesign was to streamline our site and make it easier to find the content our visitors are looking for. We also know that our current and future client-partners are on the go and need a site that is more responsive to mobile devices."
"Running on DNN 9 and built off of the Bootstrap 4 Framework, the AMR site is ready for the modern mobile responsive age," said Mike Cooke, AMR's web designer. "We also used photos of our real AMR team, out and about in our headquarters of Lexington, Kentucky, to bring AMR's personality as a company through to our online presence."
Blue Grass Airport Opens New Facility for General Aviation
Blue Grass Airport announced the grand opening of a new facility for general (private) aviation aircraft owners. At a Blue Grass Airport ribbon-cutting ceremony recently, airport officials were joined by the general aviation community to open WestLEX, a new facility specifically designed to provide support services to airport tenants leasing hangars on the west side of the airfield. This project is part of a $5 million investment by the Airport Board to support private aviation at Blue Grass Airport.
Conveniently located near the airport’s general aviation runway, WestLEX will provide hangar tenants with aircraft fueling services and towing assistance to/from individual hangars. Additional amenities include a large 12,000 square foot community hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance as well as a comfortable lounge, conference room, vending machines, restrooms and flight planning area.
To assist in staffing WestLEX, Blue Grass Airport is partnering with Eastern Kentucky University’s aviation department. For many years, the airport has collaborated with the university to provide valuable learning experiences for aviation students by offering internship opportunities, airport tours, hands-on experience, interaction with the airport leadership team and representation in the student aviation chapter.
The WestLEX facility is open year-round and can be accessed via the Gumbert Road entrance to the airport, immediately off Versailles Road. In addition to providing services for the general aviation community, the large hangar will be available for rental to those in the community seeking an event venue. TAC Air, the fixed-base operator located on the airport’s east side of the airfield, will continue to serve as the primary provider for all corporate aviation and private aircraft flying to Lexington.
Blue Grass Airport announced the grand opening of a new facility for general (private) aviation aircraft owners. At a Blue Grass Airport ribbon-cutting ceremony recently, airport officials were joined by the general aviation community to open WestLEX, a new facility specifically designed to provide support services to airport tenants leasing hangars on the west side of the airfield. This project is part of a $5 million investment by the Airport Board to support private aviation at Blue Grass Airport.
Conveniently located near the airport’s general aviation runway, WestLEX will provide hangar tenants with aircraft fueling services and towing assistance to/from individual hangars. Additional amenities include a large 12,000 square foot community hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance as well as a comfortable lounge, conference room, vending machines, restrooms and flight planning area.
To assist in staffing WestLEX, Blue Grass Airport is partnering with Eastern Kentucky University’s aviation department. For many years, the airport has collaborated with the university to provide valuable learning experiences for aviation students by offering internship opportunities, airport tours, hands-on experience, interaction with the airport leadership team and representation in the student aviation chapter.
The WestLEX facility is open year-round and can be accessed via the Gumbert Road entrance to the airport, immediately off Versailles Road. In addition to providing services for the general aviation community, the large hangar will be available for rental to those in the community seeking an event venue. TAC Air, the fixed-base operator located on the airport’s east side of the airfield, will continue to serve as the primary provider for all corporate aviation and private aircraft flying to Lexington.
Corporate Finance Associates Leads Growth Capital Transaction with Ligchine International
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) of Kentucky is pleased to announce it has assisted the owners of Ligchine International in the recently-completed growth capital investment by Hanover Partners of San Francisco, CA and Blue Sage Capital of Austin, TX. Corporate Finance Associates of Kentucky represented Ligchine International (http://www.Ligchine.com) owners Gary and Peter Ligman in the transaction.
Based out of Floyds Knobs, IN, and with a manufacturing facility in Darien, WI, Ligchine is a globally-recognized leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of laser-guided boom screeds. The Company produces a diverse range of models under the ScreedSaver™ banner, and Ligchine’s products provide best-in-class flatness and levelness results for its customers. The transaction was led by CFA’s Robert Decker.
Corporate Finance Associates is an international investment banking firm with over 40 offices around the world that serve middle-market companies.
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) of Kentucky is pleased to announce it has assisted the owners of Ligchine International in the recently-completed growth capital investment by Hanover Partners of San Francisco, CA and Blue Sage Capital of Austin, TX. Corporate Finance Associates of Kentucky represented Ligchine International (http://www.Ligchine.com) owners Gary and Peter Ligman in the transaction.
Based out of Floyds Knobs, IN, and with a manufacturing facility in Darien, WI, Ligchine is a globally-recognized leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of laser-guided boom screeds. The Company produces a diverse range of models under the ScreedSaver™ banner, and Ligchine’s products provide best-in-class flatness and levelness results for its customers. The transaction was led by CFA’s Robert Decker.
Corporate Finance Associates is an international investment banking firm with over 40 offices around the world that serve middle-market companies.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Revive Life House is August 9th
A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 for The Revive Life House (185 Elm Tree Lane), a Christ-centered, evidence-based, substance abuse recovery home for men. The grand opening will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony at noon that day. Guests are asked to help change & save a life today by bringing toiletry items to donate, such as towels, deodorants, dental care, razors, etc.
The Revive Life House is a non-profit (501c3). The Revive Life House is a long-term recovery program for men with substance abuse issues, which has grown its capacity to serve over the last two years. It currently serves between 35 and 40 in residential treatment, with 4-6 men in sober-living at any given time. The program is holistic in approach, offering professional clinical counseling, job readiness training and biblical studies. Revive Life House has two licenses with the state of Kentucky OIG offices, AODE and BHSO accredited. As of June 2017, it was also awarded the highest accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for the next three years.
In just two short years, Revive has gained a reputation in the Bluegrass as a highly successful recovery program, which is reflected in its growth! It's aim is to help build strong communities through our treatment programs, job placement for clients, and community development!
A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 for The Revive Life House (185 Elm Tree Lane), a Christ-centered, evidence-based, substance abuse recovery home for men. The grand opening will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony at noon that day. Guests are asked to help change & save a life today by bringing toiletry items to donate, such as towels, deodorants, dental care, razors, etc.
The Revive Life House is a non-profit (501c3). The Revive Life House is a long-term recovery program for men with substance abuse issues, which has grown its capacity to serve over the last two years. It currently serves between 35 and 40 in residential treatment, with 4-6 men in sober-living at any given time. The program is holistic in approach, offering professional clinical counseling, job readiness training and biblical studies. Revive Life House has two licenses with the state of Kentucky OIG offices, AODE and BHSO accredited. As of June 2017, it was also awarded the highest accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for the next three years.
In just two short years, Revive has gained a reputation in the Bluegrass as a highly successful recovery program, which is reflected in its growth! It's aim is to help build strong communities through our treatment programs, job placement for clients, and community development!
July 2018
Emerson Completes Acquisition of Aventics
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced it has completed the purchase of Aventics, a global leader in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications. The acquisition will significantly expand the company’s reach in the growing $13 billion fluid automation market and solidify Emerson’s automation technology presence in Europe.
Aventics is a strong complement to Emerson’s capabilities and solutions in key discrete and hybrid automation markets, and creates one of the broadest portfolios of fluid control and pneumatic devices that incorporate sensing and monitoring capabilities to improve system uptime and performance, enhance safety and optimize energy usage.
With central offices in Laatzen, Germany, Aventics has approximately 2,100 employees globally with five manufacturing locations.
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced it has completed the purchase of Aventics, a global leader in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine and factory automation applications. The acquisition will significantly expand the company’s reach in the growing $13 billion fluid automation market and solidify Emerson’s automation technology presence in Europe.
Aventics is a strong complement to Emerson’s capabilities and solutions in key discrete and hybrid automation markets, and creates one of the broadest portfolios of fluid control and pneumatic devices that incorporate sensing and monitoring capabilities to improve system uptime and performance, enhance safety and optimize energy usage.
With central offices in Laatzen, Germany, Aventics has approximately 2,100 employees globally with five manufacturing locations.
June 2018
Lexington Center Board Awards $241M Contract to Messer Construction to Build New Lexington Convention Center
At its monthly meeting today, The Board of Directors of the Lexington Center Corporation voted unanimously to award Messer Construction Company the contract to build the new and expanded Lexington Convention Center. The $241 M winning contract bid, recommended by the Convention Center Expansion Project Committee, will keep intact the original 2014 design and vision of the project. The contract includes: All new construction costs, demolition of the Jefferson Street Bridge including the north abutment, new UK Hospitality Clubs, new upper arena chair back seats and new parking structures. The three-year construction project is slated to begin with a public groundbreaking in mid-July, 2018 and be completed in November 2021. The project will be built in phases to allow Rupp Arena and much of the existing convention center to remain in operation during construction.
At its monthly meeting today, The Board of Directors of the Lexington Center Corporation voted unanimously to award Messer Construction Company the contract to build the new and expanded Lexington Convention Center. The $241 M winning contract bid, recommended by the Convention Center Expansion Project Committee, will keep intact the original 2014 design and vision of the project. The contract includes: All new construction costs, demolition of the Jefferson Street Bridge including the north abutment, new UK Hospitality Clubs, new upper arena chair back seats and new parking structures. The three-year construction project is slated to begin with a public groundbreaking in mid-July, 2018 and be completed in November 2021. The project will be built in phases to allow Rupp Arena and much of the existing convention center to remain in operation during construction.
KEEP and Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center Announce Partnership to Address Equine Industry Job Needs
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, announced today that it has partnered with the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center's statewide Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) initiative. As one of three state chambers of commerce chosen by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to pilot this initiative, the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center project will focus on creating a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for jobs in the fields of manufacturing, healthcare, construction and more. Over the next two years, the project will work with these key industries to develop strategies to meet Kentucky's growing workforce issues. The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center will hold meetings throughout the two year project to develop strategies to improve Kentucky's workforce issues across six different industry areas, including the horse industry. Participating employers, employer-led associations and education providers will build partnerships while using a demand-driven concept in order to connect employees and employers. The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky's equine economic advocate, is a not-for-profit grassroots organization created in 2004 to preserve, promote and protect Kentucky's signature multi-breed horse industry. KEEP works to strengthen the horse economy in Kentucky through our statewide network of citizen advocates. To learn more about how you can become a member or support our work, please visit http://www.horseswork.com.
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, announced today that it has partnered with the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center's statewide Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) initiative. As one of three state chambers of commerce chosen by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to pilot this initiative, the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center project will focus on creating a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for jobs in the fields of manufacturing, healthcare, construction and more. Over the next two years, the project will work with these key industries to develop strategies to meet Kentucky's growing workforce issues. The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center will hold meetings throughout the two year project to develop strategies to improve Kentucky's workforce issues across six different industry areas, including the horse industry. Participating employers, employer-led associations and education providers will build partnerships while using a demand-driven concept in order to connect employees and employers. The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky's equine economic advocate, is a not-for-profit grassroots organization created in 2004 to preserve, promote and protect Kentucky's signature multi-breed horse industry. KEEP works to strengthen the horse economy in Kentucky through our statewide network of citizen advocates. To learn more about how you can become a member or support our work, please visit http://www.horseswork.com.
HCMF Announces New Temporary Exhibit; Every Picture Tells A Story
The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation’s upcoming temporary exhibit has an interesting twist – it needs the public’s participation to complete it. “Every Picture Tells A Story” is an exhibit in two parts. The House exhibit, assembled by Ashland curator Eric Brooks, will feature historic photographs of Clay and Ashland, both favorite subjects of early photographers. The exhibit in the Keeper’s Cottage will be curated by the public. This part of the exhibit will focus on the role that Ashland has played in the lives of members of the Lexington community as well as visitors from around Kentucky and the world. While Ashland is privately owned, it is entrenched in the public memory of Lexington and contributes greatly to Lexington’s identity and sense of place. Henry Clay’s Ashland is Kentucky’s first National Historic Landmark and has been a space for learning about the past for decades. Now, the Foundation wants to illustrate how Ashland and its grounds have transitioned from Clay’s “pleasure grounds” to a space integrally linked to particular moments in the lives of individuals and families. The Foundation is crowdsourcing photographs (print and digital) from the public to be a part of this interactive exhibit in an effort to find images from across many generations revealing the ever changing yet indelible landscape of Ashland. Photographs from years past may reveal information about the estate and its occupants that has been lost to time. For instance, vital information about life at Ashland and its configuration may be lurking in the background of a family portrait. In addition, both exhibits will showcase the evolution of photography with different media, ranging from daguerreotypes to Instagram posts. The exhibit opens on July 10 and runs through the end of the year. For details on how to submit your photo and story contact Tours/Education Manager Cameron Walpole at 859-266-8581 x 205, or email her cwalpole@henryclay.org. The Ashland estate is located at 120 Sycamore Road in Lexington.
The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation’s upcoming temporary exhibit has an interesting twist – it needs the public’s participation to complete it. “Every Picture Tells A Story” is an exhibit in two parts. The House exhibit, assembled by Ashland curator Eric Brooks, will feature historic photographs of Clay and Ashland, both favorite subjects of early photographers. The exhibit in the Keeper’s Cottage will be curated by the public. This part of the exhibit will focus on the role that Ashland has played in the lives of members of the Lexington community as well as visitors from around Kentucky and the world. While Ashland is privately owned, it is entrenched in the public memory of Lexington and contributes greatly to Lexington’s identity and sense of place. Henry Clay’s Ashland is Kentucky’s first National Historic Landmark and has been a space for learning about the past for decades. Now, the Foundation wants to illustrate how Ashland and its grounds have transitioned from Clay’s “pleasure grounds” to a space integrally linked to particular moments in the lives of individuals and families. The Foundation is crowdsourcing photographs (print and digital) from the public to be a part of this interactive exhibit in an effort to find images from across many generations revealing the ever changing yet indelible landscape of Ashland. Photographs from years past may reveal information about the estate and its occupants that has been lost to time. For instance, vital information about life at Ashland and its configuration may be lurking in the background of a family portrait. In addition, both exhibits will showcase the evolution of photography with different media, ranging from daguerreotypes to Instagram posts. The exhibit opens on July 10 and runs through the end of the year. For details on how to submit your photo and story contact Tours/Education Manager Cameron Walpole at 859-266-8581 x 205, or email her cwalpole@henryclay.org. The Ashland estate is located at 120 Sycamore Road in Lexington.
May 2018
Local Credit Union Expands to Leestown Road
Lexington Postal Credit Union (LPCU) started a new chapter on April 18 with a formal groundbreaking on the new Lexington headquarters. Located at 124 Louie Place in Townley Center off Leestown Road, the facility will be 3,000 square feet and should be completed this fall. This new main office will serve their current members, and expand accessibility to all residents of Fayette County and surrounding counties. With the new building comes a possible name change to Lexington Postal Community Credit Union.
“We are excited to provide additional conveniences such as drive-up service, Saturday hours, and a 24-hour ATM to our members and potential members,” said Phil Lykins, Chairman of the Board. “With this expansion, we hope to grow our family by being visible to the community.”
Lexington Postal Credit Union was established 90 years ago on February 23, 1928 to serve the financial needs of its members. The LPCU Main Office at 1088 Nandino Boulevard will continue as a branch office.
“We are excited to partner with Anderson Commercial to assist us with this build. The Townley Center has been well-developed and we are looking forward to being a part of it,” said Sharon Stafford, President.
Lexington Postal Credit Union (LPCU) started a new chapter on April 18 with a formal groundbreaking on the new Lexington headquarters. Located at 124 Louie Place in Townley Center off Leestown Road, the facility will be 3,000 square feet and should be completed this fall. This new main office will serve their current members, and expand accessibility to all residents of Fayette County and surrounding counties. With the new building comes a possible name change to Lexington Postal Community Credit Union.
“We are excited to provide additional conveniences such as drive-up service, Saturday hours, and a 24-hour ATM to our members and potential members,” said Phil Lykins, Chairman of the Board. “With this expansion, we hope to grow our family by being visible to the community.”
Lexington Postal Credit Union was established 90 years ago on February 23, 1928 to serve the financial needs of its members. The LPCU Main Office at 1088 Nandino Boulevard will continue as a branch office.
“We are excited to partner with Anderson Commercial to assist us with this build. The Townley Center has been well-developed and we are looking forward to being a part of it,” said Sharon Stafford, President.
Photo Courtesy of Taylor Pence, US Equestrian.
US Equestrian Breaks Ground on New Headquarters at Ky. Horse Park
On May 11th, US Equestrian held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 35,000-square-foot headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park. US Equestrian is the National Governing Body of the equestrian sport in the United States. At the ceremony, remarks were made by Bill Moroney, US Equestrian CEO; Laura Prewitt, Kentucky Horse Park executive director; Regina Stivers, interim Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet; and Bob Quick, President and CEO, Commerce Lexington Inc. The new building will house approximately 140 employees and be completed in the fall of 2019. Congratulations US Equestrian!
On May 11th, US Equestrian held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 35,000-square-foot headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park. US Equestrian is the National Governing Body of the equestrian sport in the United States. At the ceremony, remarks were made by Bill Moroney, US Equestrian CEO; Laura Prewitt, Kentucky Horse Park executive director; Regina Stivers, interim Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet; and Bob Quick, President and CEO, Commerce Lexington Inc. The new building will house approximately 140 employees and be completed in the fall of 2019. Congratulations US Equestrian!
Lexington Postal Credit Union Expands With New Location
Lexington Postal Credit Union (LPCU) started a new chapter on April 18 with a formal groundbreaking on the new Lexington headquarters. Located at 124 Louie Place in Townley Center off Leestown Road, the facility will be 3,000 square feet and should be completed this fall. This new main office will serve their current members, and expand accessibility to all residents of Fayette County and surrounding counties. With the new building comes a possible name change to Lexington Postal Community Credit Union. Lexington Postal Credit Union was established 90 years ago on February 23, 1928 to serve the financial needs of its members. The LPCU Main Office at 1088 Nandino Boulevard will continue as a branch office.
Lexington Postal Credit Union (LPCU) started a new chapter on April 18 with a formal groundbreaking on the new Lexington headquarters. Located at 124 Louie Place in Townley Center off Leestown Road, the facility will be 3,000 square feet and should be completed this fall. This new main office will serve their current members, and expand accessibility to all residents of Fayette County and surrounding counties. With the new building comes a possible name change to Lexington Postal Community Credit Union. Lexington Postal Credit Union was established 90 years ago on February 23, 1928 to serve the financial needs of its members. The LPCU Main Office at 1088 Nandino Boulevard will continue as a branch office.
German American Bancorp, Inc. and First Security, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
German American Bancorp, Inc. and First Security Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge First Security into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, First Security’s subsidiary bank, First Security Bank, Inc., will be merged into German American's subsidiary bank, German American Bank. Under terms of the definitive agreement, First Security common shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.7982 shares of German American common stock for each share of First Security in a tax free exchange, and a cash payment of $12.00 per First Security share. After completion of the merger, it is anticipated that a board member of First Security will be joining the board of German American. In addition, Michael F. Beckwith, President & CEO of First Security will assume the newly established role of Kentucky Divisional President.
German American Bancorp, Inc. and First Security Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge First Security into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, First Security’s subsidiary bank, First Security Bank, Inc., will be merged into German American's subsidiary bank, German American Bank. Under terms of the definitive agreement, First Security common shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.7982 shares of German American common stock for each share of First Security in a tax free exchange, and a cash payment of $12.00 per First Security share. After completion of the merger, it is anticipated that a board member of First Security will be joining the board of German American. In addition, Michael F. Beckwith, President & CEO of First Security will assume the newly established role of Kentucky Divisional President.
Blood donors save lives, get entered to win new SUV
Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is celebrating 50 years of saving Kentucky lives, and to commemorate that special anniversary, KBC is giving away its biggest summer prize ever – a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. KBC, which was founded by the Fayette County Medical Society in 1968 to centralize the area’s blood-banking efforts, now provides services in 90 Kentucky counties from Pikeville to Paducah, with donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville and Somerset. “Although KBC was initially created to serve Lexington hospitals, we’ve grown into a larger blood bank, but one thing hasn’t changed. We’re still local, and blood donated with us stays in Kentucky to help Kentucky patients,” said Bill Reed, KBC’s President and CEO. “Because this year marks our 50th anniversary, and knowing that summer is typically a slower time for blood donation, we’re giving away our biggest prize ever to one lucky blood donor, and it’s easy to get entered,” said Reed. Everyone (18 years of age and older) who registers to donate blood May 21 through Sept. 7 will be automatically enrolled in the giveaway.
Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is celebrating 50 years of saving Kentucky lives, and to commemorate that special anniversary, KBC is giving away its biggest summer prize ever – a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. KBC, which was founded by the Fayette County Medical Society in 1968 to centralize the area’s blood-banking efforts, now provides services in 90 Kentucky counties from Pikeville to Paducah, with donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville and Somerset. “Although KBC was initially created to serve Lexington hospitals, we’ve grown into a larger blood bank, but one thing hasn’t changed. We’re still local, and blood donated with us stays in Kentucky to help Kentucky patients,” said Bill Reed, KBC’s President and CEO. “Because this year marks our 50th anniversary, and knowing that summer is typically a slower time for blood donation, we’re giving away our biggest prize ever to one lucky blood donor, and it’s easy to get entered,” said Reed. Everyone (18 years of age and older) who registers to donate blood May 21 through Sept. 7 will be automatically enrolled in the giveaway.
Wilmore Selected as Nicest Place in Kentucky by Reader’s Digest
In a story released on the “Readers’ Digest” Web site about the “Nicest Places in Every State,” Wilmore was chosen as the nicest place in Kentucky. What set Wilmore apart from other cities in the Bluegrass State for the editors this time? The ways in which the city and Asbury University are working to fight against the local opioid crisis. The publication praised Asbury University’s new Joe Pitts Center for Public Policy and its inaugural conference “The Opioid Crisis: Seeking Solutions” for addressing the issue, as well as Dr. John McDaniel for donating close to $70,000 of the overdose-reversing drug Naloxone to Jessamine County Emergency Management. Read the full article here: https://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/the-nicest-places-in-every-state/. Learn more about Asbury University here: www.asbury.edu.
In a story released on the “Readers’ Digest” Web site about the “Nicest Places in Every State,” Wilmore was chosen as the nicest place in Kentucky. What set Wilmore apart from other cities in the Bluegrass State for the editors this time? The ways in which the city and Asbury University are working to fight against the local opioid crisis. The publication praised Asbury University’s new Joe Pitts Center for Public Policy and its inaugural conference “The Opioid Crisis: Seeking Solutions” for addressing the issue, as well as Dr. John McDaniel for donating close to $70,000 of the overdose-reversing drug Naloxone to Jessamine County Emergency Management. Read the full article here: https://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/the-nicest-places-in-every-state/. Learn more about Asbury University here: www.asbury.edu.
