2015 Annual Report - Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

2015
ANNUAL
REPORT
BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
strategic initiatives
VISION statement
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is the driving force for South
Central Kentucky’s business community.
#01
MISSION statement
We provide valuable services to our partners, advocate a positive business environment and stimulate economic development for South Central Kentucky.
#02
VALUE statement
Values are the standards that influence every aspect of our lives. Values provide
the direction to decisions made by our organization. In all that we do, let us
demonstrate our core values:
#03
INCLUSIVENESS: We embrace behavior and actions that respect and honor
the background, diversity and contributions of all in our community.
INTEGRITY: We believe in demonstrating the strength, moral principles,
honesty and ethics that warrant the trust of the community.
#04
LEADERSHIP: We believe that the community can only grow and prosper
if we have the courage to be bold in our vision and stand by our convictions.
SERVICE: We value a commitment to service and believe responsibility and
duty are imperative to enrich the community.
Annual Dinner attracted more than 600 of the area's top business leaders.
The program included a celebration of another year of Chamber successes
and honored dedicated volunteers. Board Chairmain Tommy Adams
announced the 2015 theme: Talent, Innovation and Engagment. Sponsors
receive recognition at the Chamber's biggest event of the year.
Chamber Partnership
To provide solution-based partnership strategies and initiatives which focus on value and
result in growth and prosperity for all Chamber
partners.
Existing Business
Retention & Expansion
Retain and expand existing targeted businesses using a proactive business retention
model.
New Business Attraction
Recruit targeted businesses to South Central
Kentucky that will diversify the economy
and create high-wage jobs that will increase
the economic vitality of the region.
Regionalism
Work together as a true partnership to create a cooperative environment for business
and industry to thrive, improving quality of
life in South Central Kentucky.
Talent Development
#05
#06
Collaborate with public and private organizations to foster a world-class workforce system
that develops a trained and skilled workforce
that meets the current and future needs of our
targeted businesses and partners.
Innovation
& Entrepreneurship
Expand innovation, entrepreneurship and small
business prosperity, including those within targeted sectors throughout the region.
Chamber accomplishments
at a glance
Ribbon cuttings
Coffee Hours
Together with our
partners, we
coordinated more than
80 ribbon cuttings and
groundbreakings that
celebrated new
business, expanding
business, relocation
and new ownership.
Coffee Hours allow
partners to
communicate their
programs, activities
and successes to an
audience of nearly
350 partner
representatives, while
providing high quality
guest speakers to
entertain the early
morning crowd.
LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS
The Legislative Action Committee coordinated legislative
forums and updates to educate the partnership on happenings
in the legislative world. Forums were held throughout the year
and varied in topic.
The Chamber's Executive Committee and staff attended
South Central Kentucky Night in Frankfort, an event that
gives our regional partners a chance to meet one-on-one with
state legislators.
Student
Engagement
Partnered with President’s
Club Diamond Star partner
Western Kentucky
University to host Welcome
Back WKU, which offers
Chamber businesses the
chance to market their
products and services to
more than 3,000 WKU
students in their first week
back on campus. In 2015,
we expanded the event to
over 80 partners.
KEY HIRE PROGRAM
Provided key hires moving to the region an overview of all
the community has to offer. The program, which matches
future residents with partner volunteers who accompany
them on driving tours, provided informational seminars
featuring local community organizations.
Publications
Media
• Distributed
15,000+ copies of
Bowling Green &
South Central
Kentucky Magazine
in South Central
Kentucky in
relocation packets
and marketing
materials.
Produced a
monthly television
show with Time
Warner Cable,
interviewing guests
on Chamber and
community topics.
We continued our
monthly
appearance on
WBKO’s AM
Kentucky to promote
events, as well as
expanded our reach
to WNKY’s SOKY
Sunrise and to the
Tony Rose Show.
• Distributed
monthly Chamber
Connection
newsletter to over
2,800 partner
representatives.
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
Coordinated Chamber partner promotions through a detailed
communications plan to the public and partnership in
celebration of National Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28.
Business
After Hours
These afterhours
networking events
are held at partner
business locations,
providing
networking and
sponsorship
opportunities in an
informal setting.
Attendance in
2015 ranged from
75 to 250.
Awards
In May, we
celebrated
Chamber partners
at our second
annual Excellence
Awards Luncheon
at the Knicely
Conference Center.
Ambassadors
Club
The Chamber’s
Ambassadors Club
celebrated 30 years in
2015.
LET'S DO LUNCH
This monthly lunchtime networking program offers
partner representatives a convenient way to network
during the lunch hour at partner businesses.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Accolades
#01
USCC
KCCE
The Bowling Green Area
Chamber of Commerce was
honored in 2015 with
Excellence Awards by the
Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce Executives during
its annual Spring Conference
in Frankfort. Awards
received include:
• Outstanding Membership
Retention for 2014
• Outstanding Publication
for Annual Report
• Outstanding Website
The KCCE, established in
1965, serves as the society
for chamber of commerce
professionals in the state.
The KCCE Excellence
Awards recognize superior
achievement and
professional excellence
among local chambers of
commerce throughout
Kentucky.
Reaccredited as a 5-Star
Chamber by the United
States Chamber of
Commerce. This distinction
is awarded to only 1
percent of chambers across
the nation.
Chamber
partnership
To provide solution-based partnership strategies and
initiatives which focus on value and result in growth and
prosperity for all Chamber partners.
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recruitment
& retention
Get visibility from low and no-cost business
promotions, event sponsorships, marketing initiatives
and enhanced relationships.
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ADVOCATE
BUSINESS
PERSPECTIVES
RETENTION
CREATE &
MAINTAIN
RELEVANT
PROGRAMS
PARTNER
RETENTION
RATE
REFERRALS
Well-attended, highlypublicized ribbon cuttings
and ground breakings are
our most popular services. As
your business makes news, we
pump up the volume, bring
the crowd and celebrate your
achievements.
Your business
is listed in
our online
directory, where
you receive
detailed contact
information of
decision makers.
A recent Schapiro Study reveals that being active in a local chamber of
commerce is an effective business strategy. If respondents know that a
small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys:
49 % 73 % 68 % 80 %
increase in
consumer
favorability rating
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Study Bowling Green’s strengths and challenges
through Leadership Bowling Green. Learn advancement
strategies at our quarterly Business at Its Best seminars.
BUSINESS
ANALYSIS
INCREASED
PROFITABILITY
Analyze your
customer base
and find new markets through
our market research tool suite.
Includes demographic information
available only to Chamber partners.
Reduce
operating
costs. Your
Chamber
and Office Depot have
partnered to provide you with
exclusive savings.
ESTABLISH
RELATIONSHIPS
Your circle of influence will grow by more than 1,200
the instant you join the Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
Educating small business
owners with the
information, perspective
and knowledge they
want and need
Connecting small
business owners to
each other for insight
and opportunity
Strengthening the
voice of the small
business community
TARGETED TRAINING
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Get connected at events
such as Coffee Hour,
Business After Hours, Let’s
Do Lunch and more.
COMMUNICATIONS
Stay in-the-know through our monthly
newsletter, Bowling Green & South
Central Kentucky Magazine, social
media and email blasts.
In 2015, we re-examined every element of our new partner
marketing materials to improve our overall brand and
communicate our mission and services effectively – resulting
in a modern, clean, easy-to-navigate information packet.
OUR
MISSION
We provide valuable
services to our partners,
advocate a positive
business environment
and stimulate economic
development for South
Central Kentucky.
The Chamber has played a significant role in the prosperity of our region for 80
years. Incorporated in 1935, the Chamber stands 1,200+ partners strong and is
accredited among the only 1 percent of chambers in the nation with a 5-Star rating
by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The accreditation process is a comprehensive examination of every aspect
of a Chamber’s operations, including governance, finance, human resources,
government affairs, program development, technology, communications, facilities
and benchmarking.
A previous nationally recognized Chamber of the Year
by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives,
the Chamber continues to receive dozens of honors
and awards annually from industry associations.
VALUE
IN PARTNERSHIP
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CREATE
AND MAINTAIN
RELEVANT PROGRAMS
PROMOTE
LOCAL
COMMERCE
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ADVOCATE
BUSINESS
PERSPECTIVES
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208
NEW
PARTNERS
NEW
PARTNERS
We exceeded our 2015 partnership goal
of 145 new partners by recruiting 208 new
partners and outpaced our goal with $80,767
in new partnership revenue for 2015.
increase in
likelihood
consumers will
patronize the
business
increase in its
local reputation
Guiding small
businesses to
resources that help
and support their
business
Select from an extensive library of
popular training courses.
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increase in
consumer
awareness
Helping small businesses achieve success by:
VALUED PUBLICITY
Receive networking and professional development
opportunities, along with cutting-edge resources.
86%
EXPOSURE
New partners are listed in our Chamber
Connection newsletter and announced
by our partner radio and TV stations.
Be a part of the dynamics that change, improve and
grow this community.
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In 2015, we met with more than 90 percent of our more than 1,200 partners to
determine, customize and deliver services
that each partner finds most valuable for
business development and growth, concluding the year with an 86 percent retention rate – above the national average for
Chambers our size.
PROMOTE
LOCAL
COMMERCE
Join
Setting the pace.
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ESTABLISH
RELATIONSHIPS
partner valued programming
BGYP!
PRESIDENT'S CLUB
AMBASSADORS CLUB
In 2015, we welcomed four new President’s Club partners, bringing our total President’s Club
partnership to 68. These Chamber partners choose to invest directly in economic development
efforts. We also hosted a quarterly breakfast series that offered our President’s Club partners
exclusive access to information related to economic development.
In 2015, we grew our Ambassadors Club from 30
to 40 volunteers. Ambassadors collectively provide
more than 4,000 volunteer hours to support the partnership and Chamber initiatives by:
This year’s breakfast speakers included Ron Bunch, our president and CEO; members of HearBG, our new music and arts committee; and Dave Adkisson, president and CEO of the Kentucky
Chamber of Commerce.
• Welcoming and mentoring new partners seeking
to establish their life-long commitment to the
organization
• Attending Chamber events to
support our partners
• Strengthening Chamber staff efforts through
connections and resources, specifically opening
doors for recruitment and
retention of partners
LBG
Leadership Bowling Green is a leadership development program that began in 1985 and involves nine
sessions, beginning with a retreat in April and ending with a graduation in November.
During the nine sessions, the class studies the community's strengths and challenges through lectures,
discussions, tours and role-playing activities. The program's goal is for particpants to gain a wide
knowledge of Bowling Green through an overview of community functions. On Nov. 17, 2015, 32
students graduated from the program.
Each year, the Chamber rewards volunteers for their
hard work through a points system, with the Top 10
Ambassadors named at an end of year luncheon.
All Ambassadors earning 1,000 or more points are
recognized with stars on www.bgchamber.com. The
2015 Ambassador of the Year was Sue Parrigin of
Western Kentucky University.
This Chamber
initiative
attracts, retains
and connects young talent in
our community to engage and
empower our next generation of
business and community leaders to actively shape the Bowling Green area. Benefits include
monthly socials, volunteer and
mentoring opportunities, free
registration for Business at its
Best seminars – an $80 value –
and many more. Memberships
are available for ages 40 and
under. The group was re-established in 2014 and has since
grown to 106 members. In 2015,
the group attended ballgames,
volunteered for the Chamber’s
Work Ethic Seal program at the
Boys & Girls Club of Bowling
Green and hosted several holiday parties including a Halloween costume party, a Thanksgiving dinner and an Ugly Sweater
Christmas party. Our partnership sales representative Ashlee
Wilson also attended the 2015
YP Unite Summit in Covington,
Ky., along with Chamber partner representatives Rebecca Lee
of Commonwealth Health Corporation and Jason Marshall of
Leadership Strategies Group.
economic development accomplishments
at a glance
Announcements
The Chamber’s 2015
announced projects
brought a total capital
investment of more
than $943 million, with
the creation of over
1,000 new jobs.
Site Selection magazine
Kentucky placed first in
Governor’s Cup national rankings
for new and expanded industry
activity per capita for the year. In
2014, Bowling Green touted the
largest capital investment for a
manufacturing firm in Kentucky
with the announcement of
international joint venture
Constellium-UACJ, which brought
more than $155 million in capital
investment and 80 new jobs.
Warren County was the second largest
investment project in the state for 2015.
Area
Development
magazine
Kentucky received the
10th annual Silver Shovel
award for states with
populations between 3
and 5 million.
Communications
The Chamber received the
Communications Award of
Merit for Motorsports in
South Central Kentucky by
SEDC.
Warren County was the second largest
job creation project in the state for 2015.
Atlas Advertising
Atlas Advertising, in partnership
with IEDC, recognized the
Chamber as a high performance
economic development team in
these categories:
• Top Performer for Most
Conversations/Inquirers
Generated
•Top Performer Most Capital
Investment announces for a
Community in North America
Based on Population Size
Of the top 10 projects in the state,
Warren County holds the second, third
and 10th ranked projects in the state.
2015 CHAMBER ANNOUNCED PROJECTS
CompanyCountyDateAttraction/ExpansionTotal Investment
Jobs
BANDO USA, Inc. WarrenJULY 15Expansion$1,000,0000
BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LPWarrenOCT 15Expansion$10,000,00020
Bluegrass Supply Chain ServicesWarrenJAN 15Expansion$5,185,60055
Bowling Green MetalformingWarrenDEC 14Expansion$261,240,000450
Cannon Automotive SolutionsWarrenSEPT 15Expansion$23,548,99760
Cumberland AgricultureMetcalfeNOV 15Attraction$3,000,00015
Eyeconic.TVWarrenFEB 15Attraction$100,00015
Fort Dearborn CompanyWarrenOCT 15Expansion$1,200,00010
General MotorsWarrenMAY 15Expansion$439,000,0000
150 jobs retained
General MotorsWarrenDEC 15Expansion$44,000,00036
Graham Packaging CompanyWarrenFEB 15Attraction$31,568,80068
Kapstone Container CorporationWarrenJAN 15Expansion$4,500,00030
KIRIU USA CorporationWarrenAPRIL 15Expansion$2,100,0000
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, LLCWarrenOCT 15Expansion$57,000,000112
NASCOWarrenFEB 15Expansion$15,164,00020
ProCom Heating, Inc. WarrenJUNE 15Expansion$19,249,83837
QuiverWarrenJULY 15Expansion$4,900,0000
Solrac CorporationWarrenAUG 15Expansion$1,220,000
Sun Products CorporationWarrenNOV 15Expansion$2,000,00021
TMS Automotive, LLCWarrenAUG 15Attraction$5,000,00038
Trace Die Cast, Inc.WarrenJAN 15Expansion$8,500,00020
Vector Horizon Technologies, LLCWarrenAPRIL 15Expansion$4,200,00020
West Park IndustriesButlerMAY 15Attraction$100,00013
2015 Attraction Totals$39,768,800149
2015 Expansion Totals
$904,008,435
891
2015 Overall Totals$943,777,2351040
2015 TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ANNOUNCED
ATTRACTION
JOBS IS 26%
HIGHER THAN
2014 TOTAL
2015 TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ANNOUNCED
ATTRACTION
JOBS IS 9TH
LARGEST IN PAST
DECADE
2015 TOTAL
ANNOUNCED
ATTRACTION
CAPITAL
INVESTMENT IS
4TH LARGEST IN
PAST DECADE
2015 TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ANNOUNCED
EXPANSION JOBS IS
2ND LARGEST
TOTAL IN PAST
DECADE
2015 TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ANNOUNCED
EXPANSION
JOBS IS 63%
HIGHER THAN
2014 TOTAL
2015 TOTAL
ANNOUNCED
EXPANSION
INVESTMENT IS
LARGEST
TOTAL IN PAST
DECADE
2015 TOTAL
ANNOUNCED
EXPANSION
INVESTMENT IS
4.5X HIGHER
THAN CLOSEST
INVESTMENT
YEAR
2015 TOTAL
NUMBER OF
ANNOUNCED
JOBS IS NEARLY 2X
2014 TOTAL
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Plant Managers
Roundtable
The Plant Managers Roundtable was formed
in December 2014 to strengthen the network
of operations and facility managers in our
targteted businesses. The program unites local
plant managers across various sectors as they
gather in an informal setting to examine common issues relative to their specific business.
The PMR meets bi-monthly at manufacturing
facilities in Warren County so companies can
showcase their best practices and operating
environments.
Visits
This year was an exciting year for
business expansions, as we
ended 2015 with visits to 72
targeted businesses in South
Central Kentucky. During these
visits, we work with companies to
understand their needs and to
ensure they understand what
opportunities are available to them
through our organization.
KAM Manufacturer of the Year
The Kentucky Association for Manufacturers presented this award to Holley
Performance Products for showing exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, community
leadership and policy contributions to enhance the prosperity of the Commonwealth.
The Chamber nominated Holley for this award.
We finished 2015 with 18 expansion announcements,
totaling $904,008,435 and 891 new jobs.
#02
existing
business
retention &
expansion
To retain and expand existing targeted businesses using
a proactive business retention model.
Focus: General
Motors
General Motors’ May 2015 expansion was the No. 2 project in the state for manufacturing capital
investment, bringing a total investment of $439,000,000. This expansion is the fifth largest capital
investment in the state in over a decade and the fourth largest motor vehicle related capital investment in
the state in the last five years.
ABOUT
The facility, which opened in 1981, sits on 212 acres. The
Bowling Green Assembly Plant is the only home to the iconic
Corvette, producing the 2015 Corvette Stingray and the 2015
Corvette Z06. The Corvette Z06 and Camaro Z/28 engines are
built in Bowling Green.
GROWTH
The Bowling Green Assembly Plant has experienced outstanding
growth in recent years. In May 2011, GM announced a $131 million
investment for the Bowling Green Assembly Plant to support the
production of the next-generation Corvette. The company’s 2015
announcement brings its total capital investment in five years to more
than $570 million. In January 2013, GM announced the relocation of
its Performance Build Center from Wixom, Mich., to Bowling Green.
The Performance Build Center, which opened its doors in Bowling
Green last year, allows engine aficionados to build their own specialty
engines. The move was backed by a $3.5 million investment and created
20 jobs. GM also announced an additional expansion bringing a total
investment of $44,000,000 and 36 jobs.
Focus: Bowling
Green Metalforming
ABOUT
Bowling Green Metalforming’s
expansion was the No. 3 project in
the state for manufacturing capital
investment and was the third largest
capital investment in the state in
2015, bringing a total investment of
$261,240,000 and 450 new jobs.
BGM, a division of Magna International Inc., supports companies such as General
Motors, Ford Motor Company, BMW and Mercedes, and is one of the largest
employers and automotive suppliers in the region. The original anchor tenant of
the Kentucky Transpark, the company has been the source of outstanding growth
and success for a decade. Since 2005, the company has seen several expansions, with
another underway, making the facility 1.2 million square feet with more than 1,400
employees. The project includes a 260,000 square foot expansion and the purchase
of equipment to support multiple recently-awarded contracts for heavy stamping,
robotic assembly and the coating of frames and other parts delivered to major original
equipment manufacturers. Over the next 10 years, the project’s economic impact is
expected to reach more than $800 million with the creation of 450 new jobs.
targeted business
& industry
appreciation month
OCT. 1
Targeted Business & Industry
Appreciation Event
We kicked off Targeted Business
& Industry Appreciation Month by
celebrating our targeted business
and industries with a VIP event
including hor d’oeuvres, cocktails,
bourbon tastings, exclusive
museum access, competitive golf
cart racing, prizes and more.
OCT. 1
Your Employee Handbook:
the Latest Recommended
Updates
Presented by English, Lucas, Priest
& Owsley, this seminar gave an
in-depth overview of writing and
editing employee handbooks.
OCT. 6
Today's New Agriculture
The Kentucky Department
of Agriculture discussed the
state's ever-changing agricultural
landscape and its impact on
economic development.
October is Targeted Business & Industry Appreciation Month
in South Central Kentucky. Beginning Oct. 1, we hosted a series
of events to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the
more than 100 targeted businesses and industries and their
contributions to the region’s economic prosperity.
OCT. 20
Targeted Business & Industry
Awards Banquet
We honored 16 businesses
with awards at the Knicely
Conference Center. Bowling Green
Metalforming received the top
award of the evening, the John
B. Holland Business of the Year
Award. The banquet is held each
year in conjunction with Targeted
Business & Industry Appreciation
Month in an effort to recognize
and salute targeted businesses
and industries throughout South
Central Kentucky for their
accomplishments. Dan Pelino,
general manager of IBM Public
Sector, was the keynote speaker.
Facility Tours
Seven manufacturers hosted facility tours
for 180 area high school students from
Warren County Area Technology Center
and Bowling Green and Adair County high
schools, allowing the businesses to showcase
their innovative products and processes
and to introduce the students to their
company culture and career opportunities.
The exposure to modern manufacturing
aligns with the Chamber’s efforts to prepare
students for college or careers as they learn
about science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) education and other
essential workplace skills.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
At the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, we
are constantly working to attract new businesses to South
Central Kentucky. We are proud of our outstanding year
with five attraction projects totaling $39,768,800 in capital
investment and 149 projected new jobs.
new business
attraction
We welcomed TMS Automotive to the fifth speculative
building three months after completion and taking
possession, and we broke ground on Speculative Building
VI.
Our economic development team has responded to 87
requests for information from companies seeking a new
location. In addition, 15 different companies interested in
locating to South Central Kentucky have visited us, resulting
in 31 visits overall.
To recruit targeted businesses to South Central Kentucky that
will diversify the economy and create high-wage jobs that will
increase the economic vitality of the region.
We also continued to grow our brand and reach by
attending six trade shows in 2015.
$39,768,800
IN ATTRACTION
PROJECT TOTAL
CAPITAL
INVESTMENT
149
NEW JOBS FROM
ATTRACTION
PROJECTS
#03
31
VISITS WITH
INTERESTED
COMPANIES
6
TRADE SHOWS
OUR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
STAFF
VISITED
5
TOTAL 2015
ATTRACTION
PROJECTS
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TMS AUTOMOTIVE
12
BUILDING PAD SITE
13
SPECULATIVE BUILDING
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QUIVER VENTURES, LLC
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companies and three educational institutions,
including Southcentral Kentucky Community
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Our state-of-the-art facilities – the Kentucky
Transpark and the South Central Kentucky
Industrial Park – are vital to the region’s
development.
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REV. DATE: 11-19-2015
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$116M
TRANSPARK
SUPPORTS IN
PAYROLL
ANNUALLY
1,500
TRANSPARK
SUPPORTS IN JOBS
ANNUALLY
$47M+
TOTAL 2015
INVESTMENT IN
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Focus: BILSTEIN
COLD ROLLED STEEL
In 2015, President’s Club Gold Star partner BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL
LP celebrated the groundbreaking of its new plant in the Kentucky Transpark. The
project, formally announced in 2013, will bring $130 million in capital investment
and create 110 new full-time jobs in South Central Kentucky creating an economic
impact of $305 million in our community over the next 10 years.
ABOUT
BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LP is part of the family-owned German steel
processor BILSTEIN GROUP and will produce a wide range of high-precision
cold rolled strip steel products. In addition to the company's original $120 million
investment, the company is already expanding with a $10 million slitting operation,
bringing the total capital investment to $130 million. The new plant will allow
BILSTEIN to serve major players in the automotive and automotive supply industry
as well as other industries.
HISTORY
Founded over a century ago in 1911, BILSTEIN GROUP stayed family owned
throughout the years and developed multiple partnerships, expansions and
acquisitions. BILSTEIN GROUP is the leader in the cold rolled strip steel market
offering steels in various types and grades for a multitude of processing methods to
various industries, predominately the automotive industry. Products made using cold
rolled strip steel include automatic transmissions and clutches, automobile safety
parts, seat track and seat structure parts. Other products include blade steels and
cutting steels.
"Because of South Central Kentucky’s growing stature
as a leader in the automotive industry, it’s essential to
have world-renowned companies like BILSTEIN GROUP
in our community. I am very pleased to celebrate this
groundbreaking and am delighted by the opportunities
BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LP brings to our
workforce and our local economy."
— Ron Bunch, Chamber President and CEO
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Here at the Chamber, we have long known that our assets do
not stop at the county line. We have rich resources throughout
the South Central Kentucky region and a high quality of life
ideal for companies looking to relocate or expand.
South Central Kentucky
Regional Partnership
#04
regionalism
To work together as a true partnership to create a cooperative
environment for business and industry to thrive, improving
quality of life in South Central Kentucky.
Since 2011, the South Central Kentucky Regional Partnership
has coordinated over $224,673 in marketing efforts, while
leveraging over $1.1 million in the South Central Kentucky
brand to market South Central Kentucky to businesses, site
selectors and consultants across the country and abroad.
$224,673
IN MARKETING EFFORTS
COORDINATED BY
REGIONAL
MARKETING
PARTNERSHIP
$1.1M
*
LEVERAGED TO
MARKET SCKY
BRAND TO
REGIONAL
BUSINESSES
regional marketing
partnership
The Regional Marketing Partnership has collaborated on several marketing activities,
including Kentucky Association for Economic Development Best Practices
sponsorship and program support, AutoVision Conference sponsorship, full-page ad
in the Kentucky Industry Guide, Business Expansion Solutions Kentucky Spotlight
Edition, KAIA Presentation Sponsor and Trade & Industry Development Magazine:
Spotlight on Kentucky for Advanced Manufacturing.
In addition, the Regional Marketing Partnership will continue to be a member of
Kentucky United at the Partner level. This membership gives us the opportunity to
participate in invitation only consultant events at KAED conferences and events as
well as consultant events in major markets such as New York, Atlanta and Detroit.
Another important initiative of the regional partnership is to ensure a strong
relationship with the Cabinet for Economic Development. Throughout the year,
we host the staff and project managers at the cabinet to ensure they have the most
up-to-date information on the happenings throughout SCKY including business
expansions, property availability and more.
economic
development services
In addition to our core marketing partnership, the Chamber provides extended economic
development services to the City of Morgantown and Metcalfe County, providing
business expansion and retention services as well as business attraction and property
development services.
cumberland
agricultural
groundbreaking
Cumberland Agricultural Management announced an investment of $3 million and the
creation of 15 new jobs in Metcalfe County.
The company will construct a 12,000 square foot facility in Metcalfe County, providing
agricultural reclamation services to local farmers and an environmentally sustainable
alternative to traditional disposal methods. The new facility will be used to recycle
reclaimed material into marketable products such as cosmetics, animal/pet feed and
leather goods.
Because this project has already been recognized as an important step to improving
and preserving the water quality in South Central Kentucky, the Kentucky Soil and
Water Conservation Districts are offering a rebate to farmers using the service.
$3M
investment
15
new jobs
12,000
square foot
facility
metro chamber coalition
We are part of the Metro Chamber Coalition along with Greater Louisville, Inc., Commerce Lexington, Inc.,
and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This group meets regularly to discuss common issues,
and for the past two years, we have offered a legislative agenda of issues that affect all three regions.
Being a part of this group allows us to have a more prominent voice and to promote South Central Kentucky
on a larger scale, as well as advocate for issues that affect the region.
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
#05
WORK ETHIC SEAL
In an effort to enhance our region’s current labor force's competency areas, we are
implementing the Work Ethic Seal in area high schools. WES is a program designed
to meet the needs of employers by preparing the future workforce to master the
skills needed to be successful in a 21st century global economy. In 2015, our goal was
to increase participation by 15 percent. Over 600 students participated in the 2015
program, up from 100 in 2013.
talent
development
TRAINING CONSORTIUM OF
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
The Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky is a regional membership
organization that provides a platform for cost-effective, collaborative and
industry-driven training. The Consortium’s training options enhance the local
economic development infrastructure and provide opportunities for leadership, soft
skill and technical skill development for new, prospect and incumbent workers.
Training is offered through competency-driven certificate programs, hands-on
workshops and online programs. In 2015, the Consortium experienced participation
with over 260 unduplicated employees from 22 diverse companies enrolled in various
training opportunities.
To collaborate with public and private organizations to foster a
world-class workforce system that develops a trained and skilled
workforce that meets the current and future needs of our
targeted businesses and partners.
The Consortium’s award-winning Supervisor Certificate Program entered its eighth
cohort and is expected to produce its 153rd graduate in the upcoming year, while the
Group Leader Certificate Program is on track to reach nearly 60 graduates through
five cohorts. In 2015, the Consortium also introduced a new Excel Certificate
Program which has already produced 18 graduates through two cohorts.
18
2015 GRADUATES
IN EXCEL
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
15%
WORK ETHIC SEAL
PARTICIPATION
INCREASE GOAL
2
SECOND
GENERATION
CAMAROS STUDENTS
ARE REBUILDING
THROUGH
ON TRACK
$1.4M
RAISED BY THE
CHAMBER TO PUT
TLIM IN EVERY
WARREN COUNTY
SCHOOL
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TLIM LIGHTHOUSE
SCHOOLS IN
WARREN COUNTY
ON TRACK
In 2015, the Chamber launched the On Track motorsports education initiative in partnership with
the Warren County Area Technology Center, Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical
College and Holley Performance Products.
In partnership with the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority, the Chamber
purchased two second-generation Chevrolet Camaros from Holley to donate to SKYCTC and
Warren County ATC.
During the 2015-16 school year, students are completely rebuilding the cars using multiple
educational disciplines, including science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Industry
experts are working with students and faculty to develop the cars and curriculum. In 2016, the cars
will compete in the Holley LS Fest Grand Champion competition, and students will be judged on
their business/marketing plan and use of STEM educational principles
CAREER
ACADEMIES
To prepare students for life beyond
the classroom, the Chamber is
working with Ford Next Generation
Learning to implement career
academies in local high school
classrooms. The Chamber raised $1.4
million to put The Leader in Me in
every school in Warren County, which
was highly successful in developing
leadership skills in the elementary and
middle school grades. Ford NGL will
take that leadership experience and
pair it with career-focused learning
in high schools. Ford NGL uses the
proven model of career academies
to transform public high schools by
combining education, students and
businesses in a partnership that clearly
defines the roles, responsibilities and
vision each group brings to the table.
THE LEADER
IN ME
In 2015, Warren County Public
Schools announced that Plano and
Alvaton elementary schools joined
Natcher and Briarwood elementary
schools as The Leader in Me
Lighthouse schools. The Leader in
Me program teaches 21st century
leadership skills based on Stephen
Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People.” This community
is on track to be the first in the U.S.
to have implemented TLIM in grades
K-12, in combination with career
academies for all students in all
schools.
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GREAT MINDS DRINK ALIKE
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
#06
The Chamber hosted its inaugural technology and innovation event: Great Minds
Drink Alike, in which professionals in the engineering, information technology,
research and development and technology fields gathered for a free beer-tasting,
pizza-eating networking event. The event was hosted by Kentucky Innovation
Network, the WKU Small Business Accelerator and Kerrick Bachert, PSC.
SMALL BUSINESS
APPRECIATION MONTH
In 2015, in support of small businesses in South Central Kentucky,
we:
• Honored Ed Griffin of Griff ’s Deli as the 2015 Small Business Person of the
Year. Griffin is the 31st businessperson to receive this award.
• Held the Women in Small Business Breakfast at The Medical Center of Bowling
Green, with Regina Parsley-Byrd as guest speaker.
• Led the partnership-wide Small Business Appreciation Golf Challenge at
Indian Hills Country Club with more than 150 players and volunteers participating.
Multiple Chamber partners were sponsors; Graves-Gilbert Clinic was the title
sponsor.
BUSINESS AT ITS BEST
The Chamber holds a series of professional development seminars for local
businesspeople. Topics in 2015 included “Financing Your Small Business,”
“Cultivating Cultural Competency in the Workplace” and “Understanding Your
Employee Handbook,” among others.
innovation &
entrepreneurship
To expand innovation, entrepreneurship and small business
prosperity, including those within targeted sectors throughout
the region.
and the winner is ...
Additional recognition:
CHAMBER AWARDS
• Dr. Eric Keeling of the Warren County Area
Technology Center for his contribution to career
and technical education in support of targeted
business and industry needs in Warren County
Each January, the Chamber recognizes outstanding volunteer service in the
community from the previous year. Awards given in 2015 included:
TARGETED BUSINESS
& INDUSTRY AWARDS BANQUET
Ambassador of the Year
Dan Harbison of Farmers National Bank
During Targeted Business & Industry Appreciation Month, the Chamber honored 16 businesses with
awards at the annual Targeted Business & Industry Awards Banquet at the Knicely Conference Center.
Awards given included:
Board Volunteer of the Year
Brad Howard of Independence Bank
The John B. Holland Business of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Greg Head of Davert North America
Sponsored by President’s Club Bronze Star Partner The Murphy Construction Group
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
For South Central Kentucky companies that expanded operations in 2015,
investing capital and creating jobs for local residents.
The Excellence Awards Luncheon encompasses several awards normally
presented throughout the year. By combining these awards, winners are
recognized in front of 300 to 400 people.
Keynote speakers for 2015 were Ed Griffin of Griff's Deli, Small Business
Person of the Year, and 2015 ATHENA Award recipient Robbin
Morrison Taylor of Western Kentucky University. Other awards presented
were:
2015 Mid-Size Business Person of the Year
Chris Mosley, president of M & L Electrical, Inc., and M & L Technical
Systems
2015 Administrative Professional of the Year
Denise M. Clubb, of Scott and Murphy, Inc., and Scott, Murphy & Daniel,
LLC
2015 Young ATHENA
Jessica Yonts, President of Werkshop Branding
2015 Business-Education Partnership Award
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities and T.C. Cherry Elementary School
Bowling Green Metalforming
The Chamber also offered several special
recognitions at the banquet:
•Holley Performance Products for being
named 2015 Kentucky Association of
Manufacturers’ Manufacturer of the Year
• Companies that invested in new processes,
technology or efficiencies that improved their
businesses and grew our economy in 2015:
Business Expansion Awards
General Motors
$87,900,000 million
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services
KapStone Container Corporation
Vector Horizon Technologies, LLC
ProCom Heating, Inc.
Trace Die Cast, Inc.
Delta Faucet Company
Kiriu USA Corporation
$2.1 million
Sponsored by President’s Club Bronze Star Partner Tennessee Valley Authority
Newcomer Awards
For companies new to South Central Kentucky that have announced a location here in the past 12 months.
Graham Packaging Company
TMS Automotive LLC
West Park Industries, Inc.
Sponsored by Quality Personnel
Innovation Awards
For South Central Kentucky companies that, through product or process, best exemplify innovative leadership.
Eyeconic.TV
Sponsored by the Kentucky Innovation Network of Bowling Green
Bando USA, Inc.
$1 million
Solrac Corporation
$1 million
Final Finish $150,000