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Sample Business Reopening Plans:
Toyota Motor Manufacturing's Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan
Nonprofit Organization Plan for Employees With Acknowledgement Form

Local Manufacturer Plan 1   |   Local Manufacturer Plan 2 + Self Screen Document
Wrigley Media Group: Personnel Protocols | Self Health Check Form | Clients & Visitors Protocols

Lex. Health Department Workplace Documents:
Workplace COVID-19 Exposure Notification Sheet   [Spanish version]
Child COVID-19 Exposure Notification Sheet     [Spanish version]
Guidance for Employers Managing COVID-19 Workplace Exposures    [Spanish]

Workplace Entrance Poster - Wear a Mask & Maintain Social Distancing
Workplace Entrance Poster - Stop the Spread! Do Not Enter Building If...


Sample Communication to Clients:
DENTISTS OFFICE  |  EYE DOCTOR  |  PEDIATRICIAN  |  LEXTRAN
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY  |  COLLINS BOWLING


Template COVID-19 Business Preparedness Plan:
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center has put together a template document for businesses to develop their own COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for Reopening. This document can be tailored to the individual business' needs. VIEW & SAVE THE DOCUMENT HERE

Virtual SPOTLIGHT Series Featured Panel of CEO's Discussing Lessons Learned, Being Innovative During Pandemic
When a crisis occurs, the most successful companies, business owners and entrepreneurs are the ones able to face a challenge head-on by adapting to the changing environment. Commerce Lexington Inc.’s recent SPOTLIGHT Series presented by WealthSouth featured a panel of company CEO's discussing innovation while dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dynamic CEO’s Susan Elkington (Toyota), Sam Mitchell (Valvoline), and Lennie Rhoades (Big Ass Fans), and entrepreneur Toa Green (Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream) talked about what’s worked and what hasn’t as they adjust to a new normal for businesses. The webinar was moderated by Ray Daniels, President of Equity Solutions Group and 2020 Commerce Lexington Inc. Board Chair.

Weekly Webinar Series Helps Businesses Adjust to the New Normal
In an effort to evolve with the new “ever-changing” business landscape, Commerce Lexington Inc. conducted a weekly webinar series in 2020 entitled 4 O’Clock Focus. Bill Dotson (Rocker) and Debbie Green (Bringing in the Green) moderated these discussions with business and community leaders on a variety of topics to get you ready as our economy starts to reopen.
WATCH: April 29th 4 O'Clock Focus on human resources featuring Lyle Hanna (Hanna Resource Group) and Leslie Jarvis (Forcht Group).
WATCH: May 13th 4 O'Clock Focus entitled "The New Face of Retail & Effective Consumer Marketing Strategies." Guest speakers included Joshua Sowards (Tempur + Sealy International) and Myron Worley (Fayette Mall). 
WATCH: June 3rd 4 O'Clock Focus covering IT Management in a Pandemic featuring Brad Lovell of Keeneland and Tim Arthur of Alltech​.
WATCH: July 1st 4 O'Clock Focus turns to health and wellness during the pandemic, featuring Dr. Karen Hill (Baptist Health Lexington), Dr. Rachael Hovermale (Eastern Kentucky University), and Dr. Dee Beckman (Baptist Health Lexington)
WATCH: July 29th 4 O'Clock Focus covered ​accountability and leading through crisis with panelists Nick Rowe (Kentucky American Water), Susan Simmons (Central Bank), Tim Arthur (Alltech), and Jennifer Drennan (Field & Main Bank).



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WATCH: August 26th 4 O'Clock Focus featured our Back to School edition with Stephanie Aschmann Spires, Chair of the FCPS School Board, and Carla Mack, Youth Service Center Director for Edythe J. Hayes Middle School. 
WATCH: September 23rd 4 O'Clock Focus featured Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses with the winners of the 2020 Salute to Small Business Awards.
WATCH: May 6th 4 O'Clock Focus on Legal Guidance and Compliance in the New Workplace featuring Adrianne Strong and Faith Whittaker, both partners with Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.
WATCH: May 20th 4 O'Clock Focus covered finances and investment with Peyton Tierney and Brandon J. Gaines of Todd & Gaines, Integrated Wealth Planning, a division of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. 
WATCH: June 17th 4 O'Clock Focus featured the future of real estate after COVID-19, with panelists Melia Hord of Melia Realty Group, a division of Keller Williams Bluegrass, and Lesli Lawrence of Block + Lot. CLICK HERE to view a series of FAQs on this topic from NAI Isaac. 
WATCH: The July 15th 4 O'Clock Focus featured on discussion on SBA loan programs with two local financial experts, including Tom Greinke with Bank of the Bluegrass and Lori Street DeSantis, from B2BCFO in Lexington.
WATCH: August 12th 4 O'Clock Focus focused on Perseverance and Flexibility in Times of Crisis with Rob Perez of Saul Good/DV8 Kitchen, Shelia Bayes of Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers, Rachel Childress of Habitat for Humanity and Toa Green of Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream.​
WATCH: September 9th 4 O'Clock Focus  featured a discussion on membership benefits with Commerce Lexington Inc., including CLEX account executives Kelly Bates, Kristin Taylor and Kristie Woodrum. 
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  • About
    • Message from the Board Chair
    • President's Message
    • Top Investors
    • Board of Directors
    • Racial Equity Pledge
    • Staff Directory
    • Find Our Offices | Parking
    • NEWS
  • Do Business
    • Business Directory
    • Economic Development
    • Minority Business Development >
      • Minority Business Directory
      • Procurement Opportunities
    • Business & Education Network
    • Resources >
      • Start a Business
      • Relocate a Business
      • Funding & Financing
      • Member Benefits
      • Member Discounts
      • HealthSolutions >
        • Broker Toolkit
      • Publications
  • Live & Work
    • Relocation Guide
    • Job Openings
    • Getting Around
    • Demographics
    • Cost of Living
    • Lexington History
    • Lexington Rankings
    • Education >
      • Public Education
      • Private Education
    • Health Care
  • Advocacy
    • About Public Policy
    • Your Government >
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    • Policy Statements & Key Issues
  • Events
    • Commerce Lexington Events Calendar
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    • Submit an Event
    • An Evening With Commerce Lexington
    • EMERGE 2023
    • Leadership Visit >
      • Grand Rapids 2023
      • Tampa-St. Petersburg 2022
      • Impact
      • Past Trips >
        • Austin 2021
        • Raleigh 2019
    • Regional Summit
    • Washington Fly-In
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      • Leadership Central Kentucky >
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    • Ambassador Program
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