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In This Chamber Issue:
Welcome New Member & Thank You Renewals
Reality Store
Upcoming Events & Networking Opportunities
Community Happenings
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
Announces Frankfort Forward
Total Resource Campaign Kicking Off in the Fall
Over ninety five years strong, the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce remains the largest and most prestigious business organization
in Franklin County uniting business organizations to accomplish collectively what cannot be done individually. With 700+ members, together, we are building collaborative partnerships that encourage
business growth and sustainable community development, all while
ensuring a strong local economy and better place to live, work and
play!
The Chamber is gearing up to kick off our annual Total Resource Campaign and looks forward to engaging our membership in this project.
A Total Resource Campaign markets sponsorships of the Chamber’s
programs, events, publications, and electronic media as well as recruit
new members. Volunteers are currently underway on their efforts to
support our programs for 2016 through this years’ campaign. Our
members increase their business and community awareness by marketing through Chamber programs and products. And, the entire
community benefits by accelerated growth created by successful wellfunded programs.
“The Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top
community leaders and business owners while working directly with
many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership,” suggested Membership Development Chair John Hibbard.”
For more information about getting involved in the TRC and upcoming
events and programs, please call Chamber President Carmen Inman or
Members Services Director Suzy Hosley at 502-223-8261 to take
advantage of this great opportunity to get involved.
We want to hear from you! Let us know how the Chamber can be of
better support to your business.
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2015 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MESSAGE
Glenn Waldrop
Frankfort Plant Board
As 2015 winds down, it is time to reflect on the past
and look to the future.
It has been an honor to Chair the Frankfort Area
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Over the last year, our staff
and Board have worked very hard, on behalf of Chamber members, to
improve the business community. As the right people have been
brought together in constructive ways and given the appropriate information, they were able to create powerful visions and robust strategies
for positive change throughout the business community and in the lives
of everyone that calls Frankfort and Franklin County home.
I am extremely proud of the work our Chamber has done on the
Community Visioning and Branding Initiative. The leadership and dedication that continues on this project is nothing short of amazing. With
the support of our partners and stakeholders, the Chamber spearheaded this worthwhile and necessary initiative because we believe
that building collaborative communities means finding new and better
ways to work together. This collaboration of our community stakeholders establishes a partnership that will produce solutions that none
of them working independently could achieve.
In addition, the Work Ready Communities Program, Work Ethic Certification and many other wonderful legislative and educational programs
being championed by our Chamber, create a community where connections are made, ideas are cross-fertilized, collective knowledge is developed and collaborative teams generate rich opportunities for innovation.
Because of this hard work and collaboration, the future of the Chamber
is bright, as is the future of Frankfort and Franklin County. I am so
excited to see what 2016 has in store for our members and this community.
To Chamber Staff, thank you for your hard work! The amount of responsibility you take on is amazing! To the Board, thank you for your dedication to making our members and community a priority in your busy
lives. What you have done, and continue to do on this Board, has a
tremendous impact on this community.
2015 has been a tremendous year, but it was just the beginning. So in
2016, I have a challenge for everyone: Get involved! Engage with the
Chamber on how we can better serve our members and our community. Ask questions of our leaders. Be an active participant in what is
happening around you. Make a commitment to understand the mission
of the Chamber and promote our goals and activities.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Frankfort
Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Frankfort Area
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
2015 Chairman of the Board
Glenn Waldrop, Frankfort Plant Board
Immediate Past Chair/Vice Chair Economic Dev.
Rene’ True, ConnectKentucky
2016 Chair-Elect/Vice Chair Community Dev.
Mike Feldman, Farmers Bank
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs
Dave Weller, Weller Consulting
Vice Chair Small Business Development
Michael Mueller, Inside Out Design
Vice Chair Membership Development
John Hibbard, Edward Jones
Treasurer
Jim Clouse, CPA, Charles T. Mitchell Co.
2015 DIRECTORS
Kristin Cantrell, CapCity Communications
Rex Fowler, CENTRIA
Danny Garland, First Federal Savings Bank
Charles Harrison, Buffalo Trace Distillery
Lee Higginbotham, Frankfort Regional Medical Ctr.
Mitch Moore, Whitaker Bank
Rachael Peake, Capital Cellars
John Senter, Community Trust Bank
Jonathan Vaught, McAllen Solutions
Lee Ann Watters, Mountjoy Chilton Medley
2015 EX-OFFICIO
Judge Exec. Huston Wells, Franklin Co. Fiscal Court
Mayor Bill May, City of Frankfort
Max Maxwell, Kentucky State University
Joy Jeffries, Frankfort/Franklin Co. Tourism
Kim Strohmeier, Downtown Frankfort, Inc
Terri Bradshaw, KY Capital Dev. Corp.
2015 ADVISORY BOARD
Robert Curry, Education & Workforce Dev. Cabinet
Chrissy Jones, Franklin County Public Schools
Lydia Powell, KY Employees Credit Union
Sharon Spencer, Farm Bureau Representative
Nakeyae Street, Frankfort Jaycees
Ralph Williams, KY State University Student Rep.
Chamber Staff
Carmen Inman, President/CEO
Suzy Hosley, Member Services Director
Carmen Engle, Office Manager
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
100 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
P: (502) 223-8261, F: (502) 223-5942
E: [email protected]
Website: www.frankfortky.info
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Mission Statement of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce is to develop strong businesses and a vibrant economy
through business advocacy and leadership, resulting in a better quality of life for all.
Think Business * Think Success * Think Chamber
Welcome
On behalf of the
Board of Directors
we congratulate you on
joining 700+ firms,
organizations and
individuals that are
working together to
further the business
and professional interests in our community.
Membership in the
Chamber is an investment in the future of
your business and in
our community’s economic vitality.
Look for the Chamber
Logo or Ask for a
Member Referral
Local businesses have a
stake in the local community and economy.
Buying locally should be
at the top of your list of
things to do!
Look for the Chamber
logo at businesses or
ask them if they are a
Chamber member. Ask
the business of they are
offering special Chamber pricing and/or discounts - many do and
savings can be substantial!
Call the Chamber and
ask for a referral. We
will be happy to assist
and send you in the direction of member businesses who excel at
quality and service.
Ben Settle
Ben Settle Apartments
Home-based, Frankfort
502-875-5541
Brad Pagel
Lexington Blue
2040 Regency Road, Lexington
859-368-6346
Susan Minter
Benson Creek Custom Lumber
Home-based, Frankfort
502-330-9662
Dana Gardner
Seasons of Life Adult Day
202 Medical Heights, Frankfort
502-223-5794
Troy Roberts
Bluegrass Community
Action Partnership
111 Professional Court, Frankfort
502-695-4290
Cat Maucher
Starbucks 13975
100 Jett Drive, Frankfort
502-695-0127
Hope Hedden
Century 21 Commonwealth
97 C Michael Davenport, Frankfort
502-226-2121
Willie Hensley
Hensley Auto Sales
505 Holmes Street, Frankfort
502-223-2252
Stephen Dawson
Individual Member
Frankfort
502-320-6746
Allen Jackson
J & S Properties, Inc.
Home-based, Frankfort
502-352-6321
Julia Meister
KY Partnership for
Families and Children, Inc.
207 Holmes Street, Frankfort
502-875-1320
Tanya Price
Starbucks 2763
1303 US Hwy 127 South., Frankfort
502-223-6608
Kyle Sexton
The Learning Tree Academy, LLC
99 C Michael Davenport Blvd., Frankfort
502-875-6699
Waverly McFarland
The Woolery
315 St. Clair, Frankfort
502-352-9800
Jason Luking
Twin Oaks Circle, LLC
103 Twin Oaks Circle #2, Frankfort
502-875-3200
Von Smith
TYJ Industries
720 East Main, Frankfort
502-545-0090
Robert Paisley
Workout Anytime
809 Louisville Road, Frankfort
502-295-8257
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Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Renewals
On behalf of the Board of Directors we thank you for your continued support of our community through your
membership investment. Membership in the Chamber is an investment in the future of your business and in our
community’s economic vitality.
3 Peas in a Pod
AT&T
A T & T Store
Age International
American Cancer Society
Blue Grass Energy
Bluegrass Community &
Technical College
Bluegrass Hearing Clinic, PLLC
Bryant’s Pic Pac
Buckley Wildlife Center
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Capital City Airport
Capital Expo Festival
Carino’s Italian Grill
Century 21 Commonwealth
Pat Badgett, Realtor
Century 21 Simpson & Associates
Cecie Chadwell, Realtor, CRS
Century 21 Simpson & Associates
Jerry Simpson
Century 21 Simpson & Associates
Charles T. Mitchell & Co., LLP
Cheapskates Consignments
Chenault & Hoge
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Coldwell Banker Preferred Realty
Coldwell Banker Preferred Realty
Carol Smith
ConnectKentucky
Design Signs
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Discount Properties, LLC
Drs. Renshaw, Wix & Associates
Dunn & Son, LLC
Duplicator Sales & Service
Edward Jones
Elkhorn Campgrounds
Equus Run Vineyard
First Christian Church
Frankfort Convention Center
Frankfort Kiwanis Club
Frankfort Family Chiropractic
Frankfort Independent Schools
Frankfort School of Ballet
Frankfort Toyota
Franklin Co. Board of Education
Franklin Co. Farm Bureau
Franklin Co. Fiscal Court
Funeral Directors Assn. of KY
Gene Burch Photography
General Rental Center
Glenn Shepard Seminars, Inc.
Good Shepherd Parish
Good Shepherd School
Graviss McDonald’s Restaurants
Harrod Brothers Funeral Home
Harrod Monument & Cut Stone
Harrod Tender Care
Hayashi Telempu North America
Heritage Printing
Highbridge Spring Water
HMB Professional Engineers
Home-based business
Phillip Kring
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Hulette’s Printing
John Geddes, CPA
Individual Member
Margaret Puckett
Individual Member
Tim Zisoff
Individual Member
Bill Leroy
Individual Member
Inside Out Design, LLC
Investors Heritage Life Insurance
Jackson Construction
Jim Beam Brands
JustJane, LLC
Kelly Services, Inc.
KY Broadcasters Assn.
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Your Membership Matters
The Frankfort Area Chamber is committed to assuring and promoting all the things that make Frankfort and Franklin
County a great place to be and your membership supports that mission.
Like any good investment, your chamber membership provides a valuable return, both for your organization and the
community. The information, services and advocacy efforts of the Chamber contributes to your businesses success.
As a chamber member, you have access to numerous programs designed to aide entrepreneurs including:
* Networking events
* Educational Programs * Marketing Promotion
* Discounts on goods and services
* * Member-to-member referrals
The Chamber also works to influence local, state and federal governments on issues that are important to our membership in order to ensure your opinions are heard. In addition, your chamber membership helps support our educational
partnership with our local school systems to assist in preparing students for the future workforce
KY Capital Development Corp.
KY Career Center
KY Coffeetree Café
KY Distillers Assn.
KY Janitor Supplies
KY Logos, LLC
KY Power
KY River Campgrounds
Kroger East
Kroger West
Landmark Log Homes, LLC
Lee Masonry Products
Liberty Hall Historic Site
Liberty Telephone
Life Adventure Center
Lyons Do It Best Hardware
Lyons Lumber Co.
Mackey’s Commercial Mowing
Mackey’s Janitorial Service
Martin’s Sanitation Service, Inc.
McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland
McNamara & Jones
Meyer Midwest, Inc.
Moore’s Frankfort Chemical, Inc.
Morning Pointe of Frankfort
Mountjoy, Chilton Medley
Natalie Lile Law, PLLC
National Guard Assn. of KY
New Harvest Assembly of God
O’Brien Gates Auto Park
Pampered Chef
Linda LaFontaine
Peach Properties, LLC
Permit America
ProActive Therapy
Proforma Capital Promotions
Randle-Davies Construction
Raymond James Financial Serv.
Rogers Funeral Home
Scot Mailing & Shipping Systems, Inc.
Serafini Restaurant
Shyco Wood Products, LLC
Simply Garden
Staples
State Farm Insurance
Daniel Byrd
State Farm Insurance
Erika Hancock
Staxx BBQ
Sturm Insurance
Red Dot Wine & Spirits
Taylor H. Hoover, DMD
Family Dentistry
Taylor-Gray Associates
TC Mechanical Services, LLC
Terri’s at the Glen Willis
The Rotunda Group, LLC
The Salvation Army
True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP
United Way of Franklin Co.
VFW Post 4075
Vibrant Life
Wayne’s Pharmacy
Whitaker Bank
Wilson Nurseries, Inc.
Zaxby’s
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CORPORATE SPONSOR
2015 Reality Store
November 17, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Frankfort Convention Center
Volunteers Needed for Reality Store Project
The Frankfort Area Chamber is currently looking for Volunteers for the Upcoming Reality Store. Each
year the Reality Store hosts over 75 volunteers and over 500 area eighth graders. This is a great way to network and promote your company, along with having fun!
What’s one of the most enlightening ways for our students to learn about the real world relationship of
education and career opportunities, lifestyle choices and monthly budgets? The Chamber’s Workforce
Development Council believes that it is the Reality Store! Reality Store is a hands-on interactive educational
experience that will be presented to all eighth grade students on November 17, 2015 at the Frankfort
Convention Center.
Similar to the game of “Life” students will receive an assigned occupation and monthly income based on
their GPA in school. Students proceed through the Reality Store where booths are maintained by business
and community volunteers representing realities’ ranging from housing choices to tax collection. In each instance, the student must make a choice and reduce the corresponding cost from their income. The concept
of the simulation game is to make choices that fit within the assigned income…. and allow for unexpected
expenses!
Many business volunteers have already signed on, but additional volunteers are needed in all areas: Uncle Sam, Banking, Housing, Utilities, Transportation, Contributions, Furniture, Clothing/Grocery, Insurance,
Childcare, Health & Beauty, Entertainment & Travel, Education, Home Repairs, and with set up.
The Reality Store day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Students will be arriving by bus throughout the day. Both morning and afternoon volunteer slots are available at this time. If you would like to get in
on this exciting experience, please complete the volunteer form below and fax it to the Chamber office at
your earliest convenience.
Reality Store Volunteer Form & T-shirt Sponsorship Form
Fax to (502) 223-5942
Volunteer Name
Company
E-mail address or Fax # ___
__
……………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Hours you are available to help
[ ] 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact Name
Company
[ ] 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Office Number
….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Please Join Us for Coffee and Morning Networking
As we hear from
Ali Crain, MS CCE, IOM, KyACE
Executive Director
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives
Thursday, November 19, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast
519 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
Our Coffee & Commerce Topic:
Your Leadership Style & Working with Multi-Generations
Learn how to engage and motivate your employees by knowing your
leadership style
Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 502-223-8261
or email to [email protected]
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Upcoming Events with the Chamber
Reality Store - November 17, 2015
8:30am - 3:00pm
Frankfort Convention Center
A great educational program that helps build our
community workforce.
Terri’s Catering at the Glen Willis
900 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort
Holiday Business After Hours
Thursday, November 19, 2015
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Coffee-n-Commerce - November 19, 2015
7:30am-9:00am
The Meeting House B & B
Join us as we host our first Business Before Hours.
Conversation topic will be Your Leadership Style and
Working with Multi-Generations.
This is a free event, however seating is limited to 30.
RSVP early to ensure your spot.
Shop Small Saturday - November 28, 2015
All Day in Frankfort
Show your support to our Small Businesses here in
Frankfort and Shop Small on Saturday, November 28th.
Shades of BLU Boutique
300 St Clair, Ste. 102
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, December 3, 2015
5:00—7:00 p.m.
Please plan to come out and enjoy holiday
cheer while supporting fellow Chamber
members who are doing business in our community. RSVP to the Chamber office at 502223-8261.
First Federal Savings Bank
194 Versailles Road
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
12:00pm
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Creating a Vision for Kentucky
Thursday, December 17, 2015
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Frankfort Country Club
Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch
The Kentucky Chamber Public Affairs team members Ashli Watts and Kate Shanks will present “Creating a
Vision for Kentucky. Our presentation will be a Legislative Briefings, presented by AT&T, outlining the Kentucky Chamber’s position on particular issues and discussion on what may come up in the General Assembly.
Our guest speakers will be Kate Shanks and Ashli Watts, Directors of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Shanks began her career at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in August 2015 after serving as Executive Director for the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Ms. Shanks handles the Energy &
Environment and Small Business Issues within the Public Affairs team. Ms. Watts served as Office Manager
at the Kentucky Bar Association prior to coming to the Kentucky Chamber three (3) years ago. Ms. Watts
handles the Healthcare Issues, along with various other issues that will come before the General Assembly in
2016.
Chamber Membership Network Luncheons are a great way to meet potential customers and clients. Cost
to attend is $15 per person and includes lunch. RSVP to the Chamber office at 502-223-8261 or email the
Chamber at [email protected].
Cancellation policy: To avoid incurring a charge, your reservation must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior
to the event. If you are unable to attend, you may send an appropriate substitute from your organization
with advance notice.
Fax Back to 502-223-5942
Contact Name: ______________________________________ Number Attending: _________
Additional Guests: _____________________________________________________________
Business Name: ______________________________________ Phone #: __________________
___ Enclosed check
___ Bill Me
___ Credit Card
Credit Card #: _______________________________________ Expiration Date: ____ CVV: ____
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SizeUp Your Business
Use the Chamber's SizeUp tool to compare your business to the competition
SizeUp is a Chamber provided online tool designed to help businesses grow by making smarter decisions
through data analysis. Add your business information and see how your business measures up to the competition in your industry. SizeUp gives you a comparative market analysis along with recommendations on how
best to move forward.
There are four main tools:
Performance benchmarking: See how a specific business "sizes up" by comparing its performance to all
competitors in its industry.
Competitive assessment: Map where competitors, customers, and suppliers are located to determine
where to better serve customers.
Best places to advertise: Identify areas with the highest revenue for an industry, the most underserved
markets, and filter for the best location based on demographic and business characteristics.
Demographic analysis: View an interactive map of demographic, labor, and customer expenditure data in
your area.
For a quick View of the SizeUp LBI tool visit: www.sizeup.com/lbi and for FAQ’s about the tool
visit https://www.sizeup.com/help/faq
Make smarter decisions through data with SizeUp and learn the answers to the burning questions that keep
every business owner and aspiring entrepreneur up at night.
Please Note: SizeUp is not supported by Internet Explorer 6.0 & 7.0. Please use one of the supported browsers (IE 8.0+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari). Sizeup works best on a desktop computer.
HOW DO I
COMPARE?
Find out how you
measure up to the rest
of the competition in
your industry
WHERE ARE MY
CUSTOMERS?
See the locations of
potential customers,
suppliers, and competitors.
WHERE SHOULD I
ADVERTISE?
Invest your advertising budget in the
right place
For more information on SizeUp, please contact the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce at 502-223-8261
or email to [email protected].
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Commitment is what transforms a promise into real-
ity. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions
and the action which speak louder than words. It is making the time where there is none. Coming through time
after time, after time, year after year. Commitment is the
stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of
things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism.
Call for Board of Directors Nominations
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
Pursuant to Article IX, Section 1 of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Bylaws, the Nominating Committee is considering applications for the Board of Directors. Qualified candidates must submit a fully completed application by November 16, 2015 to the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce for consideration.
The term of office is for 3 years unless the candidate fills an unexpired term. The Board of Directors meets
on the fourth Tuesday of each month for no more than 2 hours. All members of the Board of Directors must
attend monthly meetings, Chamber functions and volunteer their time and energy for various Chamber
projects. The Board of Directors is expected to serve as positive leaders of the Chamber and to demonstrate their commitment to the Chamber.
Five (5) Advisory Board positions are also available for the 2016 year. Advisory Board positions serve oneyear terms prior to being considered for the full board. As with the full Board positions Advisory Board
members must attend monthly Board meetings and serve on at least one (1) committee throughout their
term.
The Board member must be a member in good standing in the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, no more than one representative from any member organization may serve on the Board simultaneously.
Serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce is a challenging
but satisfying task. A Director is required to be committed to the Chamber, its staff, Board, members and
community at large. He or she is driven to the betterment of the local economy and armed with new ideas
to help take the Chamber and its members to the far future ahead. If selected, he or she will represent and
support the Chamber's needs and cause in high regard. He or she must realize any conflicts of interest in
serving the Chamber and his or her business at the same time.
We encourage our members to apply. Applicants are selected based upon service in the Chamber as well as
background and experience. Unfortunately, we cannot accept every applicant, but we encourage you to
continue to apply if you are interested. All applications should be submitted directly to the Frankfort Area
Chamber of Commerce Office, 100 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601 no later than November 16, 2015.
If you are interested in serving on the Frankfort Area Chamber Board, please contact Carmen Inman at 502223-8261 or [email protected].
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Upcoming Events
Wellness by the Book:
Meet the CEO
Tuesday, November 17
@ 6:00pm
Frankfort Regional Medical
Center CEO Chip Peal will
present a talk about new services available
at the hospital, including future plans. Come
and learn more about how the hospital has
grown with services for cardiology, behavioral health, stroke, and more. There will
also be an opportunity to ask questions.
This free health seminar will take place in
the Library Community Room.
The “Wellness by the Book” series is sponsored by PSPL and the Frankfort Regional
Medical Center.
Please register online or at the Library. For
more information, contact Diane Dehoney
at 352-2665x108 [email protected].
Register online at the following link:
http://bit.ly/WbtBMeettheCEO
Learn about the elements of a good data security plan, how to know if you’ve had a
breach, how to respond to a breach, and how
you can minimize the financial risk. If you
aren't prepared, a data breach is not a question of “if” it happens, but “when” it happens.
Questions?
Contact Lori Jo Goff at 502-848-8727 or
[email protected]
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The 10th Annual YMCA Christmas Ball for individuals with intellectual disabilities will be held on Saturday, December 12 th from
6-9pm at the Frankfort Convention Center. This is a free event
for individuals, which will have live music, dancing, food/snacks/
drinks, prizes, games, crafts, photographer, Santa, a crowning of
a King and Queen of Christmas and much more!
With an anticipated 700+ individuals from all around Frankfort
and Central Kentucky, we would like to ask if any local company/organization would like to help get involved. If so, please
contact Brent Wallace at the Frankfort YMCA at
[email protected] or 502-227-9637.
The Crayon Club YMCA daycare center is now enrolling new children in our Infant (6 weeks - 8 month old) and 2 year old
rooms. If you or someone you know is in search for quality child
care, search no more! Visit us at http://www.frankfortymca.org/
ContactUs/Locations/CrayonClub.aspx for more information on the
Frankfort Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Grade
for Patient Safety
Frankfort Regional Medical Center was recognized today in
the Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries,
accidents, and infections. Frankfort Regional Medical Center earned an ‘A’ in this elite national ratings
program, recognizing its strong commitment to patient safety.
The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of
the nation’s leading patient safety experts and administered by The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent nonprofit. The first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient
Safety, the Hospital Safety Score is free to the public and designed to give consumers information they
can use to protect themselves and their families when facing a hospital stay.
“This recognition is a reflection of our continued commitment to our patients and all who are dedicated
to providing the highest quality of care for those we serve,” said Chip Peal, Chief Executive Officer. “It
places us among the best hospitals in America in this category, and it represents the dedication we have
to meeting nationally recognized standards.”
Frankfort Regional Medical Center also received an ‘A’ rating on patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
in its Spring 2015 report card - Hospital Safety Scores®.
The Hospital Safety Score was developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel and
uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single A, B, C, D, or F score, representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. Of the 2,523 hospitals issued a Hospital Safety Score, 782 earned an A, 719 earned a B, 859 earned a C, 143 earned a D and
20 earned an F. The Hospital Safety Score is fully transparent, offering a full analysis of the data and
methodology used in determining grades on the website. To view the score for each U.S. hospital, go to
www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
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Did You Know?? The Women’s Business Center of Kentucky helps female-owned
businesses start and grow. We empower entrepreneurs by offering tools and support to
established businesses so they can stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits,
strategize future growth, and contribute to the growth and economic development
of our community.
2016 InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge and Summit
The InnovateHER Challenge is a national prize competition aimed at unearthing
products and services that impact and empower the lives of women and families through local business competitions that culminate in a live pitch Final Round. The InnovateHER Challenge provides an opportunity for
entrepreneurs to showcase products and services that:
• Have a measureable impact on the lives of women and families
• Have the potential fro commercialization
• Fill a need in the marketplace
Do you have a product or service that fits the criteria of the InnovateHER Challenge? Would you like to compete in 2016 InnovateHER local competition? Please email Sharron Johnson ([email protected]) to receive
an application and entry rules. Business plans and completed applications must be received by November
13, 2015.
The Women’s Business Center offers free, confidential business coaching to start-up and existing businesses.
Our services include:
• Customized, one-on-one business counseling (online, telephone, or in-person)
• Business plans, cash flow projections, and marketing plans
• Business coaching
• Access to capital for survival and growth
• Certification and procurement workshops
 Business webinars, workshops, and networking events covering all aspects of managing a
successful business
• Financial education online training – eHomeAmerica.org
 Microloans
The KSBDC offers free, confidential business consulting services. All of our management
consultants have broad-based skills, significant expertise as business owners and/or
managers and a track record of assisting with the growth of successful businesses. Our
consultants are qualified to answer questions and address a variety of issues that you face
in your business. If you would like to arrange a meeting with the Small Business Development advisors,
please contact the Chamber and we’ll be glad to make meeting arrangements at our office .
KSBDC provides valuable tools to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions when planning to
open a new business, purchase an existing business or expand an established business. Each KSBDC service
center has access to demographic information, market research, industry profiles, sample business plans and
a variety of publications covering numerous business topics. To review the tools that are available to area
business and potential business owners, please visit http://www.ksbdc.org/downloads.
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Make the Switch or Pay the Price
By Cassius F. Butts, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
A major transition is happening in America, and business owners who fail to act will pay the price. U.S. credit
card companies dedicated October 2015 as the national adoption of chip cards. Businesses that have not integrated EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) technology to process chip cards will become financially responsible for fraudulent transactions that had previously been covered by the cardholder’s issuing bank.
Roughly 90% of credit card terminals in Europe are now chip-enabled. The United Kingdom has seen nearly a
70% decline in counterfeit card transactions since making the transition, according to Barclays. Meanwhile,
the U.S. has 25% of the world’s credit card use but 50% of the world’s credit card fraud, making the case to
shift from antiquated swipe-and-sign to microchips on credit cards.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is concerned that too many entrepreneurs in the U.S. are at risk
of being left in the dark and on the hook. The majority of America’s small businesses will need to upgrade
their payment systems, as only about 20% of payment terminals are currently equipped to accept chip cards,
and most of these are at larger retailers. Accepting contactless payments also requires new technology for
most businesses; a recent report shows that 87% of small businesses do not currently accept mobile payments. Depending on the cost of the goods and services that a small business sells, assuming fraud liability
could have serious financial consequences.
Small businesses do not have fraud departments and cannot afford to be behind the curve while their large
competitors move forward with technology upgrades. That is why the SBA has partnered with Square (link is
external) (link is external)to enhance payment security and to protect cardholder information. We are educating small businesses on the transition to EMV cards, so check out www.sba.gov/emv to make the switch.
Additionally, we rolled out a cybersecurity page for small employers at www.sba.gov/cybersecurity. This includes an SBA self-paced online cybersecurity course and a free small biz cyber planner developed by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We also plan to host additional regional small business cybersecurity workshops from our long-standing partnership with the FBI and National Institute of Standards and
Technology.
It is crucial to invest in EMV readers and other digital technologies to prevent cybersecurity fraud and protect
the integrity of customers’ sensitive data. Many new EMV-enabled and contactless systems are just hitting
the market. There are many affordable hardware solutions that will not break the bank of our small businesses. In fact, accessories to complement existing payment terminals are already available, with more coming online every day.
We hope that your small business joins the movement to switch to EMV technology. It will reduce risk for
your customers while protecting your bottom line.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or 502-582-5971, extension 225
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Calling All Bell Ringers
The bell ringing season is here with us again and The Salvation Army is in need of
your assistance. If you or your community organization would like to assist in this
years’ bell ringing, please contact Lieutenant Harold Gitau at 502-227-2638.
The Salvation Army started this years’ bell ringing on November 7, 2015 and will continue through December 24, 2015 from 10am-8pm everyday excluding Sundays.
For more information or to get involved, please contact: Lieutenant Harold Gitau, Corps Officer at
[email protected], office: 502-227-2638 or on his cell at 678-832-5822. You may also
visit www.salvationarmykentucky.org/frankfort/.
Love Lights a Tree
Again, this year the American Cancer Society’s “Love Lights A Tree” will take place
at the Frankfort Country Club this holiday season. You can make this year’s fundraiser an even bigger success than last year by making a donation in memory of a
family member, friend, or co-worker who has lost their battle to cancer or in honor of
someone who won the battle, or who is currently fighting this disease.
This beautiful tree will be placed in a prominent place at the Frankfort Country Club
throughout the holiday season and will be adorned with angels and doves along with
the names of your loved ones as a beacon of hope and love. To find out more about
how you can donation to Love Lights A Tree, please contact Darlene Stivers at 502-330-0523 or Debbie
Howes-Fleming at 502-320-1679.
On Sunday, December 13th, at 4:00 pm the official tree lighting ceremony will take place followed by a
reception. During the program we will acknowledge all honorees, giving special recognition to those in
whose name fifty dollars or more was donated.
Craft Your Perfect Bourbon
Buffalo Trace Distillery Launches Interactive Website
There’s no denying that bourbon has become more popular these days,
but many drinkers are new to the brown spirit and confused about how
bourbon whiskey is made and the subtle nuances of recipes, aging, proof and warehousing. Buffalo Trace Distillery
aims to change that with a new interactive website, www.yourperfectbourbon.com.
In just three minutes, users can design a bourbon perfect for their own taste. Once online, visitors will select
their own bourbon recipe and learn how the grains such as corn, wheat, rye and barley influence the taste. Adding more rye results in a more “daringly spicy” bourbon, for example. Visitors will then see animated graphics
explaining how the distillation process works, before witnessing just what 55 seconds of charring can do to an
oak barrel. Then users on this bourbon journey get to select which level in the aging warehouse they want their
barrel to age, and learn how different elevations within a warehouse ultimately impact the taste of each bourbon. Aging and proof round out the end of the experience, before each custom designed bourbon is complete.
Then a description of each participant’s perfect bourbon is unveiled, based on their individual preferences.
While each custom designed bourbon is unique, the website will also identify actual brands from the Buffalo
Trace portfolio that taste most similar in profile, helping fans learn what they might like the next time they crave
a sip of bourbon whiskey.
“I hope people will really enjoy this fun and interactive experience, while learning how bourbon is made,” said
Kris Comstock, bourbon marketing director. “It takes years to craft a great bourbon, but it only takes minutes to
design your favorite online.”
*Please note, this website (www.yourperfectbourbon.com) is for entertainment purposes only, not for the purchase of whiskey.
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2016 Chamber Annual Dinner
Friday, February 12, 2016
Kentucky History Center
2016 Farm/City Banquet
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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