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Chairman’s Comments
We are truly privileged to live in a
fantastic place. This month, I wanted to
celebrate some of the great things that
make Bowling Green unique!
Tommy’s 10 Reasons
to Love Bowling Green
Tommy Adams - Chairman
1. We have a brand new outdoor Farmers Market right downtown!
2. We have the Hot Rods – they really are funner!
3. We have cool buildings like Stadium Park Plaza!
4. We have Big Red!
5. We have the Gatton Academy – the #1 high school
in America for 3 years running!
6. We have the first 2 Lighthouse schools in Kentucky!
7. We make Corvettes!
8. We have the NCM Motorsports Park – a world class
motorsports track!
9. We have cool downtown spaces like Circus Square Park!
10. We have world class automotive events like the Holley LSFest!
August 20
1945 Scottsville Rd.
September 17
2501 Crossings Blvd., Ste. 250
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No fee; Online registration requested.
Business After Hours is a networking program that gives Chamber partners and guests
the opportunity to make new contacts, renew acquaintances and exchange business
information. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and possible entertainment at no
cost. Business After Hours has an average attendance of 60-100.
Chamber Board of Directors
President and CEO
Ron Bunch
Chairman
Tommy Adams
Vice Chair
Robbin Taylor
Immediate Past Chair
John Mark Fones
Chair-Elect
Mark Iverson
Vice Presidents
Joy Rogers
Dave Tatman
Steve Davis
Board of Directors
Mike Sherrod
Bill Borders
Mike Simpson
John Dix
Robert Teixeira
John Mark Fones
Kim Thomas
Dion Houchins
Chris Thorn
Travis Keller
Eric Walker
Todd Matthews
Monica Wardlow
Amy Milliken
Regina Webb
Phil Neal
Ed Whitehead
Adam Nuse
Bruce Wilkerson
Brett Reynolds
Joy Rogers
Your Chamber Staff
Ron Bunch
President and CEO
Christina Beliles
Workforce Coordinator
Emilee Buttrum
Economic Development
Coordinator
Maureen Carpenter
Vice President,
Regional Development
and Talent
Crystal Cummings
Office Manager
Katie Dykes
Programs & Events
Coordinator
Yvonne Franks
Finance Coordinator
Caitlin Greenwell
Marketing Coordinator
Britney Harris
Economic Development
Research/Data
Coordinator
Stephanie Matthews
Director, Programs
and Events
Tonya Matthews
Vice President,
Partnership Services
Danielle Parker
Partnership Services
Coordinator
Kim Phelps
Director,
Communications and
Public Policy
Melinda Rector
Partnership Database
Coordinator
Meredith Robinson
COO/CFO
Claudia Russell
Director, Partnership
Development
Julie Sapp
Project Manager,
Business Attraction
Paul Stratton
Executive Assistant
Ashlee Wilson
Partnership Sales
Representative
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For more information on how your business can take advantage of this opportunity,
contact Programs and Events Coordinator Katie Dykes at 270-901-4604.
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Coffee Hour
Sponsor
Friday, August 28, 2015
Doors open at 7:00 a.m. - Program starts at 7:30 a.m.
Sloan Convention Center
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Commonwealth
Health
Corporation (CHC), parent
company of The Medical Center,
and UK HealthCare opened
Medical Center Orthopaedics,
Southcentral Kentucky’s new
orthopaedic surgery practice, in early 2015. The Medical Center
created the new physician practice in affiliation with UK HealthCare
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine to expand availability of
orthopaedic surgeons in Southcentral Kentucky.
Orthopaedics is one of the fastest growing service lines in the country.
National models predict a 15% increase in Orthopaedics over the next
few years.
“For years, Orthopaedics has been a significant part of The Medical
Center. Patients have made it clear that they want a choice and they
want to receive their orthopaedic care at The Medical Center,” said
Connie Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth
Health Corporation. “To facilitate the expansion of Orthopaedics, The
Medical Center has partnered with UK HealthCare. UK has an excellent
reputation in Orthopaedics, and we feel that combining that reputation
with The Medical Center made sense.”
The first physician recruited to the practice is Rasesh Desai, M.D.,
F.A.A.O.S., orthopaedic surgeon and assistant professor with UK
HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Desai’s
extensive fellowship training includes
Orthopaedic Spine at University of Louisville,
Pediatric Orthopaedic and Pediatric Spine
at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and Adult
Reconstructive (Total Joints) Orthopaedics
at University of Louisville.
“The recruitment of Dr. Desai onto our faculty
and into the Bowling Green community
represents just the first investment in new
models of care by two strong healthcare
systems, UK HealthCare and The Medical
Center,” said Dr. Michael Karpf, Executive
Rasesh Desai, M.D.
Vice President for Health Affairs at the
University of Kentucky. “Our relationship
in orthopaedics and also stroke care will allow UK HealthCare and The
Medical Center to provide advanced medicine for Kentuckians as close
to home as possible, in the most appropriate setting.” In 2014, The
Medical Center joined the Norton Healthcare/UK HealthCare Stroke
Care Network to allow for the sharing of best practices and outcomes
data to promote continuous quality improvement in stroke care.
Medical Center Orthopaedics is located at 825 Second Avenue East in
the Riverside Professional Center on The Medical Center campus. To
learn more, visit medcenterortho.com. To schedule an appointment,
call Medical Center Orthopaedics at 270-780-2750.
Coffee Hour Speakers
Dean Frederick de Beer
Dean of UK College of Medicine
Dean Frederick de Beer received his medical
degree from the University of Pretoria, South
Africa. He completed his postgraduate
education at the Royal Postgraduate Medical
School, London. Prior to coming to the United
States in 1989, he served as professor of
medicine at the University of Stellenbosch,
South Africa. In 1993, he was named Chief of the Division of Endocrinology
and Molecular Medicine at the UK College of Medicine. He also has served
as Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, Director of the UK
Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences and Chief of Medicine at the
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington. In 2003, he was appointed
the Jack M. Gill Professor and Chair of the Department of Internal
Medicine. In 2011, he was named Dean of UK College of Medicine. Dean
de Beer has authored or co-authored 136 peer-reviewed publications as
well as a number of book chapters and editorials. He maintains an active
research laboratory and has been funded by the National Institutes of
Health for more than 24 years.
www.bgchamber.com Mike Pratt
Color Analyst for the UK Sports Network
Whether in Kentucky or China, University
of Kentucky fans around the world enjoy
broadcasts of each men’s basketball game via
ukathletics.com and satellite radio. Mike Pratt
’75 ED is part of the team at IMG Sports Radio
Network with Tom Leach that brings these
historic games into the homes of millions of
Wildcat fans each season. In addition to doing color analysis for radio, he
also is currently helping UK Athletics on a part-time basis with developing
the UK fan base in Louisville/Jefferson County.
Pratt has the perfect background for talking about all things UK basketball.
He was a three-year letter winner as a 6’4” guard from 1967 through 1970
under coach Adolph Rupp. He then played with the American Basketball
Association’s Kentucky Colonels for two seasons, served as an assistant
to coach Lee Rose at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before
becoming head coach for four years. Pratt was also a scout for the NBA
before delving into the broadcast side of the game back in 1985 in
Charlotte. This led to stints with ESPN and Fox Sports South Net. When
Sam Bowie ’84 AS resigned, Pratt began as color analyst for the UK Radio
Network, which became the Big Blue Sports Network and was later
purchased by the entertainment management company IMG.
Pratt, who was admitted to UK’s prestigious 1,000 points club with 1,359
points in his three years, also became a member of the UK Athletic Hall of
Fame in 2009.
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workforce in three critical competency areas: workplace, academic and personal effectiveness so that they
may think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems, and be dependable.
may think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems, and be dependable.
Training and materials from Junior Achievement will be provided.
Training and materials from Junior Achievement will be provided.
Instructors will be responsible for teaching guided soft-skill material in a classroom setting during
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Time Commitment is eight (8) weeks beginning in mid-October, ending in mid-December.
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If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact Katie Dykes at 270-901-4604.
New Partners tune in to hear your business
named on these radio and TV stations.
Are you looking for training in…
- Communication?
- Microsoft Office?
- Quality Management?
- Soft skills?
- Supervisory/Management?
- Technical skills?
Let us help your business
meet your training needs!
Classes begin at $99.00.
Visit our website today!
www.southcentralky.com/main/the-trainingconsortium-of-south-central-kentucky
The Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky
is a membership organization that provides high-quality and
cost-effective training to regional companies in all sectors.
Are you a training provider looking to expand your network?
Would you like to know more about the benefits of joining the TCSCKY?
Contact Emilee at 270-901-4619 or [email protected].
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Highland Stables was built in 2000 as an equine
boarding and training facility. In September of
2014, we realized it was the perfect setting for
special events. After extensive renovations our
venue was born.
With approx. 25,000 sq. ft. we can easily accommodate large events. We offer state of the art
audio and video for all your corporate events.
Heated for winter events with large restrooms,
ample parking, catering room, bar area, and
bridal lounge. Call today, to schedule a tour. 270799-0041.
Bliss Ave Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom, locally owned by Rob and Jennifer Coffey,
dedicated to creating and serving a variety of
house-made and national craft beer selections
available by the drink and for growler fills. The
brewhouse features a 2-barrel system with four
4-barrel fermenters, producing approximately
300 barrels of beer per year.
Bliss Ave is also available to host craft beer
dinners, teaming our brews with catered food
for private parties, corporate events or holiday
gatherings. Jennifer has many years of experience as an event planner and can help provide a
memorable event for your guests.
We’ll look forward to seeing you soon at 401 Park
Row, on the downtown square. Check us out at
BlissAveBrews.com.
Venture down 31W South from Bowling Green,
Kentucky and you can’t miss the big red barn on
your right. Chaney’s Dairy Barn was opened in
September 2003 to a public hungry for something
different and something “udderly” wonderful.
Chaney’s Dairy Barn has been met with tremendous success since the very first opening day.
Along with their ice cream that is made on the
premises, they offer homemade sandwiches,
soups, ice cream pies, and a wide variety of Kentucky food items. Plans are in the works for a full
processing facility on the farm in the next couple
of years so that fresh Jersey milk may be sold
directly to the public and used in their delicious
ice cream. The Chaney’s have also filled the Barn
with specially selected crafts and foods made
by Kentucky artists and companies. Gift baskets
filled with these items are in great demand for the
holiday season.
Got a DEAL to share? We’ll Help Promote it!
To Hundreds of visitors like this:
Welcome to Bowling Green:
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To Hundreds of Chamber businesses and their
employees like this:
$15 off a Haircut & Style*
or $20 off a Massage
Just mention this offer and code: RW15
when you make your appointment.
Call 270.781.4676
Visit bgchamber.com and view the Super Savers tab for details*
on this deal and other offers from Chamber Partners.
www.bgchamber.com Contact 270-781-3200 or
[email protected] to be included.
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2015 Welcome Back WKU
Chamber Partners’ Festival!
Wednesday, August 26 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WKU-South Lawn
Standard Registration Fee: $275 until June 30 | $315 as of July 1 | 10’ area under a shared tent
NEW!* Bring your own 10’ X 10’ pop-up tent: $400 | Rent a 10’ X 10’ stand-alone tent: $450
Participants may not bring a pop-up tent or vehicle without proper registration and approval.
An 8’ table with two chairs is included in your registration fee.
Welcome Back WKU continues to grow each year as interest booms both on campus and within the
business community. The University is a significant contributor to our successful business climate and this
event gives Chamber partners the first opportunity to tap into this market. In turn, the students will be
provided the opportunity to see what businesses in Bowling Green have to offer, without leaving campus.
How to prepare: Come armed with giveaways and samples to really showcase your product and/or service.
Casual (and cool) dress is most appropriate for staff members working the booth area. Traditionally, this
event is very hot!
To reserve a space: Complete the form below or register online at bgchamber.com. We’ll send you
confirmation information with more details regarding the event, such as parking, etc.
Space is limited!
*Space is very limited for stand-alone tents. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Return form to:
710 College Street | Fax: 270.843.0458 | [email protected]
Contact:
Company:
Phone:
Email:
Circle one:
Standard Registration
Electricity Needed:
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Rent a 10’ X 10’ tent
Payment enclosed:
Send Invoice to:
For more information contact Programs & Events Coordinator, Katie Dykes |270.901.4604
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August 11th - 8 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber
Cultivating Cultural Competence in the Workplace
Presented by Leyda Becker with the City of Bowling Green
$20 admission fee includes hot
breakfast from
Cultural Competency should be part of every company’s overall strategic plan and mission.
Cultural competence represents the ability to function effectively with people within and
outside your organization from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
According to Dr. Cutts, CEO of Cutts Consulting LLC, becoming culturally competent is
a dynamic process between leadership, employees and customers that requires cultural
knowledge and skill development at all service levels, including strategic planning,
policymaking, administration, and practice.
Through this workshop you will learn to:
Business at Its Best is sponsored by
President’s Club Gold Star Partner
• Adapt to demographic changes across the City and Commonwealth,
• Function effectively in cross-cultural interactions,
• Attract and retain qualified employees from a growing multi-cultural labor pool,
• Build capacity through employee and staff training and development.
Presented by Leyda Becker, International Communities Liaison with the City of Bowling
Green, which serves to coordinate the City’s role in communicating and working effectively
with the diverse international communities represented in Bowling Green, and serves as
an advocate for LEP (Limited English Proficient) persons who may seek City services. Mrs.
Becker is originally from Merida, Venezuela and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate and
Organizational Communication and Marketing from Western Kentucky University.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Home Instead Senior Care
Celebrating their new location
1861 Westen Street, Suite A
PBI Bank
Celebrating their new location
751 Campbell Lane
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
Celebrating their grand opening
1347 Center Street
Natural Health Center for Integrative Medicine
Celebrating their grand opening
1022 US 31-W Bypass
Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy
Celebrating their grand opening
Peachtree Place
Wright Implement Greenwood Mall
Celebrating their grand opening
Greenwood Mall
Greenview Medical Group-The Allen Clinic
Celebrating their grand opening
746 Campbell Lane, Suite 101
The Purple Door Boutique
Celebrating their grand opening
1051 Bryant Way, Suite 202
Monticello Banking Company
Celebrating the grand opening of
their newest branch location
651 US 31-W Bypass, Suite 212
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY)
Celebrating their grand opening
1143 Fairway Street, Suite 103
BizCard Xpress
Celebrating their grand opening
1785 Campbell Lane
Fresenius Medical Care
Celebrating their grand opening
262 Natchez Trace Avenue
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President’s Club RIBBON CUTTINGS
Diamond Star Partner County of Warren
Celebrating the grand opening of SOKY Marketplace Farmers Market
Corner of 7th Avenue and Center Street
Diamond Star Partners County of Warren and City of
Bowling Green
Celebrating the Stand for the Children Day Kick-Off
Gold Star Partner Citizens First Bank
Celebrating the 2015 Thunderfest Kick-Off
www.bgchamber.com Platinum Star Partner U.S. Bank
Celebrating the 2015 Balloons, Tunes & BBQ Kick-Off
Bronze Star Partner White Staffing Management
Celebrating their new location
2425 Scottsville Road, Suite 122
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Welcome New Partners...
Action Staffing
1043 Pedigo Way, Suite 44
Bowling Green, KY 42103-6124
(270) 780-0202
Jeni Merrick, Regional Sales Director
Addiction’s Salon & Spa, LLC
“Full service multi-cultural salon. The
place for all of your beauty needs; hair
services, manicures, pedicures, massage,
facials, waxing, etc.”
1052 US 31-W Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-9014
Brittany Griffith, Owner/Stylist
Agracel, Inc.
PO Box 466
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(931) 629-0606
www.agracel.com
Daniel Webb, Regional Development
Director
Ann Wyatt Recruiting
“Recruiting firm. LMI support.”
1954 H Murray Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 535-0318
Ann Wyatt, Owner
BG Treeman
“Services include the removal of diseased,
broken, or dead branches on mature trees
and young trees alike. We take care of
you from the ground level to the tops of
the trees.”
7324 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 991-4111
www.bgtreeman.com
Benjamin Lamb, Owner
Big O Tires of Bowling Green
“Tires, wheels, shocks, brakes, alignments, struts, etc. Big O Tires - The world’s
best brands and a team you trust!”
1975 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-2181
www.bigotires.com
Robert Chenault, General Manager
BizCard Xpress
“One-stop business improvement shop
offering superfast printing and signs at
unbeatable prices. Our customers are
always beyond satisfied.”
1785 Campbell Lane, Suite 300
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-4528
www.bizcardbowlinggreen.com
Michael Burnell, President/Owner
Bliss Ave Brewing Company, LLC
401 Park Row
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-9966
www.blissavebrews.com
Robert Coffey, President and Owner
Bowling Green Riverfront
Foundation, Inc.
“We are dedicated to creating the Barren
River Outdoors Center, an integrated
outdoor recreational area that will link
Mitch McConnell Park, the Bowling
Green Greenways Project and Weldon
Peete Park.”
911 College Street, Suite 203
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 202-4640
www.bgriverfront.org
Clinton Lewis, President
Teresa Suber/Cabi
6160 Red River School Road
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 504-4475
www.teresa.cabionline.com
Teresa Suber, Owner
Carpet Place of Bowling Green, Inc.
“We carry carpet; residential and
commercial, ceramic/porcelain tile,
installation materials, laminate flooring,
specialty floors; LVP/LVT, vinyl/resilient,
wood flooring, window blinds and more!”
508 Dishman Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42101-4011
(270) 781-0715
www.carpetplaceky.com
Debbie Drake, Secretary
Cason’s Cove
“We are a magical cove nestled in the
heart of the magnificent woodland offering a unique and quaint experience to
your fairy tale romance. Crafted faithfully
with distinct character, it is a one of a
kind luxurious venue!”
4130 Dye Ford Road
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 202-0303
www.casonscove.com
Gabrielle Bush
Century Construction Company, LLC
“General contractor specializing in
commercial and industrial interior renovations and contract maintenance.”
130 Hunter Court, Suite A
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 904-3914
Shannon Harvey, Member
Chuy’s
“Serving authentic Tex-Mex food in an
eclectic atmosphere full of color and
personality. Chuy’s has the reputation as
the most fun and friendly spot to eat real
Tex-Mex at a great price.”
3260 Ken Bale Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 796-2999
www.chuys.com
Mandy Williams, General Manager
The Foundry Christian Community
Center
“Serving the children and families of the
west end of Bowling Green.”
531 W 11th Street
PO Box 9937
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 842-5075
www.thefoundrybg.org
Destini Eaton, Communications
Coordinator
Cumulus Energy Group, LLC
“We design, build and operate solar
energy systems on an international scale.
Our goal is to become a leading provider
of clean energy technologies for the
residential, business and governmental
consumer.”
3424 Innsbrooke Court
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(615) 400-6183
www.cumulus-energy.com
Matt Stephens, President
Franklin Bank & Trust Company
“Hometown Banking at its Best Since
1958. We opened our doors accepting
your deposits on December 1, 1958, and
we are still here doing what we do best
for you!”
1042 Fairview Avenue, Suite A
Bowling Green, KY 42103
www.fbtco.com
Guy Waggoner, Senior Trust Officer
DXP Enterprises
“We aspire to be the best solution for
the Industrial customers’ needs for
MROP products and services through our
Innovative Pumping Solutions, Supply
Chain Services and Service Centers.”
800 Canal Street
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 455-8767
www.dxpe.com
Mark Aimone, Account Manager
Fresenius Medical Care Bowling
Green
“Improving care and quality of life for
people with chronic kidney failure.”
262 Natchez Trace Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 842-2154
www.fmcna.com
Christopher Dobbs, Director of Operations
Hands of the Hill
“We do custom woodwork and design
such as kitchen cabinets, furniture, builtins as well as commercial mill work.”
290 New Porter Pike Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 282-3049
www.handsofthehill.com
Jonathon Randolph, Owner
Harshaw Trane
“Intelligent building technology and
energy services provider creating and
sustaining high performing, efficient and
secure facility environments. We employ
300 highly-trained associates including
Certified Energy Managers and LEED®
Accredited Professionals.”
12700 Plantside Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 499-7000
www.harshawtrane.com
Ty Vierling, Energy Services Business
Leader
HC Matthews, Inc.
230 St. Albans Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 996-7599
www.clotheslinebg.com
Randy Matthews, President
Game X Change
“We buy, sell and trade video games,
DVD and Blu-Ray movies, iPods, iPhones,
iPads and related accessories. We pride
ourselves in paying the most cash for
your stuff in the industry.”
2522 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-2682
www.gogamexchange.com
Ben Dahmer, Store Manager
Highland Stables Event Venue
“25,000-square-foot (heated), all-inclusive venue. Easily accommodating large
events, weddings/receptions, rehearsal
dinners, reunions, and business functions.
Featuring large restrooms, catering
area, bar, patio with fire pit and a bridal
lounge.”
1301 Hunts Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 393-2111
www.highlandstablesbg.com
Angie Mosley, Event Director
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
1832 Cave Mill Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 599-1832
www.marriott.com/bwgfb
Katharine Dunn
Gott Plumbing Repair
“Residential and commercial plumbing
repair, service and installation.”
941 Siddens Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 842-4858
www.gottplumbing.com
Rauni Gott, Owner
Hillyard-KY
“Sales and service of janitorial supplies
and equipment.”
551 Horton Court, Suite B
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 252-7511
www.hillyard.com
Beth Freeman, Account Manager
Fastenal
“With growth through customer service,
offering 13+ product categories and
being where you are, Fastenal is a leading
vendor of industrial supplies.”
5261 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-2080
www.fastenal.com
Jill Law, Manager
Greenview Medical Group-The Allen
Clinic
“We are committed to providing patients
with convenient access to high-quality
care for the entire family.”
746 Campbell Lane, Suite 101
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-9510
www.theallenclinicgreenview.com
Casey Kernel, Practice Manager
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
“Our four-story hotel features 108
well-appointed guest rooms and is
connected to the Augenstein Alumni
Center at WKU. The only hotel in Bowling
Green providing covered parking.”
1347 Center Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0001
www.hyattplacebowlinggreen.com
Adam Artusio, General Manager
Edward Jones Investments
“Serving individual investors since 1871.
Specializing in business retirement plans,
stocks, bonds, mutual funds and IRA’s.”
1403 Scottsville Road, Unit B
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-7737
www.edwardjones.com
Derrick Palmer, Financial Advisor
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Incentive Compliance Services
“We are a privately held LLC, designed to
assist businesses in recognizing all their
negotiated economic incentives. Our
vision is to provide compliance services
to businesses that have negotiated state
and/or local economic incentives.”
2403 Bellegard Court
Union, KY 41091
(270) 905-0620
www.incentivecomplianceservices.com
Cheryl Moore, CEO
JumpAir Zone Trampoline Park
“Trampolines, foam pits and inflatables
located next to Historic Rail Park. Opening
Summer of 2015.”
399 Kentucky Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(801) 688-2637
www.jumpairzone.com
Reinaldo Pena, President
Tommy Kelley
Berkshire Hathaway HS Partners
Realty
2424 Airway Court, Suite A
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 783-4515
Laughs Last Link
“Our vision is to provide real advice with
a hint of humor to all individuals in order
to better the lives of women struggling
with a problem.”
1500 Bryant Way, Apt F10
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 303-0468
www.laughslastlink.org
Amanda Schambon, Co-Founder & CEO
Meade Equipment
“Whether you need a mower for your
home, a tractor for your farm, replacement parts or a tune-up, we’ve got you
covered.”
4233 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-3400
www.meadetractor.com
Michael Brownfield, Manager
Monticello Banking Company
“Offering a full range of deposit and loan
products, traditional checking/savings
accounts, premium money market
accounts, certificates of deposit and a
variety of electronic banking services.”
651 US 31-W Bypass, Suite 212
Bowling Green, Ky 42101
(270) 467-9604
www.mbcbank.com
Lynette Yowell, Branch Manager
www.bgchamber.com Multi-Skill Training Services
“MST can enhance the performance of
your industrial maintenance personnel by
improving your maintenance employees’
technical skills through targeted training.”
South 4th Street
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-3919
www.multi-skilltraining.com
Ashley Coleman, Sales/Marketing
Director
Professional Marketing Association
(PMA)
“Providing networking, professional
development and peer recognition for
marketing professionals in Bowling
Green. Meets 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.”
PO Box 1103
Bowling Green, KY 42102-4390
(270) 404-0690
www.pmabg.org
Jennifer Oaks, President
Natural Health Center for Integrative Medicine
“In our approach to wellness and healing,
we consider you as a whole person and
how you interact with your environment.
Our goal is to help you achieve maximum
wellbeing - mind, body and spirit.”
1022 US 31-W Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-6000
www.thenaturalhealthcenter.net
Juan Gonzalez, Doctor of Naturopathics
Schardein Mechanical
“At Schardein we offer a unique blend of
mechanical contracting and high quality
shop fabrication. This insures that our
customers get just the right equipment
installed by the most experienced team.”
281 New Porter Pike, Suite B
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 272-3051
www.schardein.com
Frank Raymer
Panoptic Financial Group, LLC
“We deliver long-term solutions to the
financial concerns of your claimants.”
2501 Crossings Boulevard, Suite 129
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 495-4966
www.panopticfinancial.com
Nathan Parkey, Managing Partner
Perfect Image Spa & Body Laser
“We offer the serene atmosphere of a
day spa with both traditional spa services
like hairstyling and massage therapy as
well as laser lipo and laser hair removal
services.”
927 Broadway Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 935-5266
www.perfectimageky.com
Cindy Coppersmith, Owner
PopWorks
PopWorks frozen artisan pops are
handcrafted in small batches using the
freshest all-natural and locally sourced
ingredients. Open Every day 11am-9pm.
1640 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 996-7333
www.thepopworks.com
Ed Griffin, Chief PopWorker/Partner
ProCom Heating, Inc.
“ProCom® manufactures a full line of gas
space heaters, gas fireplace systems and
gas log sets.”
2800 Griffin Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 495-3771
www.usaprocom.com
Joe Lee, Vice President
Service 1 Restorations
“Our staff is highly experienced and
certified in the fields of water damage
mitigation, mold remediation, and stateof-the-art structural drying technology.”
548 Baden Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 535-9123
Brandee Backus, Marketing Manager
Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy at
Peachtree Place
Full-service pharmacy.
5575 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 715-0650
www.sheldonsexpresspharmacy.com
Denise Howard, CFO
The Silver Spoon Luxury Baby
Boutique
“High-end baby gear that cannot be
found anywhere else! Everything from
travel systems to cloth diapers to breast
feeding supplies.”
651 US 31-W Bypass, Suite 105
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-2857
www.thesilverspoonbg.com
Clay Myles, Owner
SKY Insurance
“Local and independent, dynamic and
progressive, SKY Insurance makes buying
insurance easy. We offer auto, home,
farm, business, life and other insurance
products to meet the needs of our
community.”
730 Fairview Avenue, Suite A1
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 495-1555
www.goskyinsurance.com
Tabatha Nunn, President
South Central Kentucky Crime
Stoppers
PO Box 856
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 202-6082
www.781clue.com
Ashley Reynolds, Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Southern Kentucky Film & Media
“SKYFM is a non-profit organization
focused on film and television production
in Kentucky. Encouraging film industry
growth through original productions,
training and outreach programs.”
3480 New Roe Road
Adolphus, KY 42120
(615) 979-1750
www.filmsoky.com
John Doyle, President
Specialized Alternatives for Families
and Youth (SAFY)
“We are a leading national nonprofit
organization providing a full continuum of
services for children and youth in the child
welfare and juvenile justice systems.”
1143 Fairway Street, Suite 103
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 904-6307
www.safy.org
Kacey Wells, Recruiter/Family Development Specialist
Tippi Toes Dance Bowling Green
“Tippi Toes Dance Company® cheerfully
provides children with a fun, positive and
nurturing environment so they are able to
experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement.”
127 Kelsey Circle
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 883-1797
www.tippitoesdance.com/bowling-green
Kyleen Baptiste, Owner/Instructor
TMS Automotive, LLC
“Automotive services, parts washing, sorting, packaging, distribution, warehousing
and transportation.”
200 College Street Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 763-9249
www.transportationsystems.org
Michael Hall, President
UK/UofL Executive MBA Program
“Two Great Universities.
One Exceptional MBA.”
University of Louisville
College of Business
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 852-4798
www.execmba.biz
Sophia Fischer, Executive MBA
Recruiting Manager
Upland Title, LLC
“Residential and commercial estate title
services including title insurance and
closing services.”
1719 Ashley Circle, Suite 120
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 282-4976
www.uplandtitle.com
Joseph Loney, Member, Closing Attorney
Wireless Paradise
“We are a Sprint Preferred Retailer
committed to providing Sprint shoppers
superior customer service.”
1625 Campbell Lane, Suite 2
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 796-2001
www.wirelessparadise.net
Austin Paulson, Store Manager
WKU Floral Shop
“Full service floral shop offering service to
the WKU campus and the Bowling Green
area. Fresh flowers, permanet botanicals,
balloons, plants, gifts, wedding and funeral designs, delivery and wire service.”
514 Regents Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3382
www.wku.edu/floralshop
Debbie Gabbard, Floral Shop Coordinator
Wright Implement Greenwood Mall
“Wright Implement, your local John
Deere dealer serving customers since
1936 has opened up a new location in
Greenwood Mall. Offering toys, apparel
and much more!”
2625 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-8401
www.wrightimp.com
Brian Cecil, Corporate Ad Director
Watch August’s Chamber
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AAA Systems, Inc.
Ace Hardware
Agent-Link, Martha Ruedeen Shartzer
Airgas
Akins Construction, Inc.
Alan Read
Alpine Pet Care Center
American Cancer Society
American Chemical Technologies, Inc.
American Howa Kentucky, Inc.
Americas Car Mart dba Car Mart of
Bowling Green
Android - Bowling Green
B & D Pallet
BANDO USA, INC.
Barbara Stewart Interiors
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Benefits Resource Group
Bethel University
Better Business Bureau
BG-WC Welfare Center
Bill Waltrip
BlueCotton, Inc.
Bluegrass Cellular
Bluegrass Electrical, Inc.
Bluegrass Oral Health Center
Bluegrass Uniforms, Inc.
Bowling Green Blind Company
Bowling Green Country Club
Bowling Green Junior Woman’s Club
Bowling Green Monument
Bowling Green Noon Rotary Club
Bowling Green Rubber & Gasket Company
Bowling Green Warren County
Community Education
Boy Scouts of America Lincoln Heritage
Council
Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green
BR Tire
Breakfield Roofing Company
Brock McVey Company
Browning Oil Company
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Building Bridges 4 Life
Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc.
C. T. Nuckols, DMD
Campbell Chevrolet
Canteen Service Company
Capitol Window & Door
Carter Douglas Company, LLC
CASA of South Central KY
CASCO Products Corporation
CenterPointe Church
Century 21 Premier Realty Partners
CGS Machine & Tool, Inc.
Chandler Memory Care & Assisted Living,
LLC
Chaney’s Dairy Barn
Christ Episcopal Church
Clark Beverage Group, Inc.
Communications Systems
Community Options, Inc.
Cone Funeral Home, LLC
Connected Nation, Inc.
Control Systems Design & Automation,
Inc.
Country Oven Bakery
Country Peddler
Covington Electric
Crye*Leike Executive Realty
Daily News
David Browning
DC Clement State Farm Insurance
Deemer Floral Company
Destiny Dental
Diversified Electrical, Inc.
Downtown Chiropractic
Dr. E. Margaret Curtis
Drapery Nation
Dwight Embry’s Garage, Inc.
Eloise B. Houchens Center
Encore Energy, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Evergreen Life Services
EVINE Live
Fairview Community Health Center
Final Finish
First Choice Home Medical
Flea Land of Bowling Green
Flowers by Shirley
Foundation Christian Academy
Fraternal Order of Police
Fruit of The Loom Corporate Headquarters
Fukuda USA, Inc.
Gary Force Honda/Acura
Golden Farley
Green Mechanical Construction, Inc.
Green River Scrubs
Greenview Specialty Associates
Griff’s Deli
Habitat for Humanity of BG/Warren
County, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Hall’s Sweeping Service
Hangout Creative Group
Haven4Change, Inc.
Hill-Motley Lumber Company
Holley Performance Products
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Home Market Magazine, Inc.
HOTEL INC
IFS Technologies
Industrial Electrical Contractors
International Paper
ISTT, Inc.
JBK Network Consulting
JC Kirby & Son Funeral Homes &
Crematory
Jenean M. Hampton
Jim Cummings
Jim Johnson Nissan & Jim Johnson
Hyundai
Jimmy Diemer’s Self Storage
Jody Richards
Joe D. Hunt
John Carmon Photography, Inc.
John Norman McDonald Photography
K & B Striping, Inc.
KapStone Container Corporation
Keller Williams First Choice Realty
Kelley Reagan
Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
Kentucky Health Cooperative, Inc.
Kentucky Outdoor Advertising
Kentucky Tire Exchange
Kentucky Tire Exchange
Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products,
LLC
Kyle A. Woosley State Farm Agency
Landmark Financial Advisors
Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac
Leadership Bowling Green Alumni
Association
Liberty Imaging
Lost River Pizza Company
Manpower Employment Services Provider
Martin Autoplex
Mary Cohron & Associates
Mary E. Carpenter
McDonald’s Restaurant
McWhorter Chiropractic, LLC
Mellow Mushroom
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Miracle Mattress
Modern Supply Company
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Monticello Banking Company
Morris Jewelry
Morris Promotional Specialties
NASCO
Nat’s Outdoor Sports
Neace Lukens Insurance, Inc.
Noland Insurance Agency
Noon Lions Club
Northwestern Mutual
Odd Fellows Lodge
Operation P.R.I.D.E.
Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green
Overhead Door Company of Bowling
Green
OverTime Sports Bar & Grill
Party 1 Superstore
PC Gurus
Pepsi Beverages Company
Phil Brown Construction
Premier Integrity Solutions
Print Media
ProRehab Bowling Green
Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar
Randstad
Rebecca Adams Simpson
Reeves Enterprises, Inc.
Regina Webb Salon & Spa
Reliable Restoration, Inc.
Reynolds, Johnston, Hinton & Pepper, LLP
Richard Feldman
Riley’s Bakery
Roemer’s Remodeling & Restoration, LLC
Royal Music Company, Inc.
Scotty’s Development Company
Securitas
Select Security
Sewell and Sewell Architects, PLLC
Shelby Recycling
Shin Yuki
Simon Dentistry
Sitex Corporation
SKY Pediatric Dentistry
Smart Start Child Care
Smiths Grove Public Library
Social Security Administration
Solrac Corporation
Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery
Associates
Southland Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Staci Simpson
Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner
Summit Title Company, LLC
Sun Products Corporation
T & E Investments, LLC
The Bistro
The Community Foundation of South
Central Kentucky
The Glasser Clinic
The Pawn Company
The Valspar Corporation
The Yard Park
Tile Trends, Inc.
Toby’s Pest Control Service
Tommy Kelley
Tony Rhoades State Farm Insurance
Toot’s Restaurant
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Toyota of Bowling Green
Trace Die Cast, Inc.
Trent Bedding Company, LLC
Tri-State International Trucks of BG, Inc.
TY Ink Promotions
Uspiritus-Bellewood Bowling Green
Utility Precast Products, LLC
VanMeter Contracting, Inc.
Warren County Tech Center
WDNS-FM & WKCT-AM Radio
White Castle
White Staffing Management, LLC
Wild Eggs
Window World of Bowling Green, LLC
WNKY-TV
WPTQ 103.7 The Point/100.7 SAM-FM
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort
Zebra Graphics, Inc.
Zest! Juice for Life
Introducing . . . Paul Stratton
Paul Stratton is the Chamber’s new Executive Assistant to President and CEO Ron Bunch. He is responsible for
keeping a comprehensive calendar and coordinating multiple committees focused on developing our local
economy, in addition to several other duties.
Stratton previously served as the Store manager at the Sprint store in Bowling Green, where he controlled all of
the day-to-day operations, growing the store’s profits over the year before, even doubling and tripling them in
some months.
Stratton graduated from SKYCTC in 2011, with an Associate of Applied Science. He is currently attending Western
Kentucky University studying Business Administration, and pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a track in Business
Administration. He enjoys spending his spare time with his girlfriend, Alissa, his family, or playing video games.
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star partners
New President’s Club
Partner
Established in 1986 by John M. “Jack”
Schultz, Agracel, Inc. humbly began as
a farmland investment company. When
looking to name the firm, two words kept
surfacing: Agriculture and Excel. Thus our
name was born (Agriculture + Excel =
Agracel). As the years passed Agracel’s
core focus turned from farm ground to
industrial development in rural America.
Though our days of farmland investments
are over, we have chosen to retain the
Agracel name. We believe firmly in the
principles set forth by our agricultural heritage. The name Agracel ties us to the land
and the good things that farmers stand
for. Excellence not only in agriculture, but
in everything they do. These principles
have allowed Agracel to grow by leaps and
bounds over the past 25 years. Today, Team
Agracel has developed over 10 million
square feet of industrial space in 17 states.
Agracel, Inc.
2201 N Willenborg St. Suite #2
P.O. Box 1107
Effingham, IL 62401
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Phone: (217) 342-4443
Toll-Free: 1 (800) 600-8085
Fax: (217) 342-3299
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