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Bowling Green Area
March 2013
THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP
‘YOUR ROAD TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT’
SCOTT, MURPHY & DANIEL
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS
A NEW ERA IN WESTERN
KENTUCKY FOOTBALL
Western Kentucky University made a bold and decisive statement
that it is committed to being successful at the highest level when
it named Bobby Petrino as the football program’s head coach on
December 10. Petrino, widely considered one of the top head
coaches in all of college football and one of the game’s most
innovative offensive minds, has compiled a 75-26 career record.
He has led his teams to bowl games in seven of his eight seasons
as head coach, including the Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl and
Cotton Bowl in the last six years. Petrino also has strong
academic credentials, and during his four-year tenure at Arkansas
48 of his players were named to the Southeastern Conference’s
Academic Honor Roll.
Since being hired at WKU, Petrino has assembled a coaching staff
with over 160 years of coaching experience, with 59 bowl game
appearances, including 12 BCS bowl games and three coaches
that played in the NFL. Petrino and his staff brought in eight
student-athletes that began classes on the Hill in January, then
turned around and signed 25 student-athletes on National Signing
Day on February 6.
Before coming to WKU, Petrino led his teams to four 10-win
seasons, leading both Louisville and Arkansas to its first BCS bowl
games in school history. Petrino guided Arkansas and Louisville to
top-10 finishes nationally three different times, including
finishing the 2006 and the 2011 seasons ranked fifth in the
Associated Press poll.
In his most recent coaching stop at Arkansas, Petrino led the
Razorbacks to a 34-17 record in four years, going 29-10 in his final
three years, increasing his win total in each of his four seasons
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March 29, 2013
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Contents
Chamber of Commerce
Features
Every issue
Building Talent:
Leading Innovation .....................6
Ribbon Cuttings &
G r o u n d b r e a k i n g s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Chairman
Brad Howard
Small Business Spotlight........15
Board Chair-Elect
John Mark Fones
Entrepreneurship &
Small Business............................7
President & CEO
Ron Bunch, CEcD
Immediate Past Chairman
D. Gaines Penn
Annual Dinner Highlights...........11
Chairman’s Comments
I was glad to see so many of our partners at Annual Dinner. Our
event’s theme, The Chamber: Make it a Habit, doesn’t end with
all the fanfare of the evening but continues throughout 2013. As
Ron Bunch pointed out, strengthening the beneficial interactions
among Chamber partners by making the Chamber a habit is one
important way Bowling Green distinguishes itself from other
communities in the eyes of future employers and helps us retain
growing businesses here.
Our Partnership team is in the process of personally visiting all
of our Chamber partners to say thank you and hear from you
what your Chamber can do in 2013 to have the most positive
impact on your business. We’re working to make the Chamber
services more user-friendly and personal. We’re looking at how
everything we do-- from networking events to publications, from
exclusive Partner marketing opportunities to President’s Club
and Ambassador Club benefits—to be sure we’re offering value for each Partner on both a
corporate and individual level.
Just before this edition of ChamberConnection went to press, I was thrilled to announce Alpla,
the international plastics manufacturing company based in Austria, has selected our community for its next facility in the U.S., creating 72 direct jobs as well as investing more than $22.4
million. This makes the fourth (108,000 square-foot) spec building in the Kentucky Transpark
another wise investment by the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority.
As I look ahead this month, I am just as excited about the March 19 Evening Seminar/
Benefit for The Leader in Me™, co-chaired by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and
starring international best-selling author Sean Covey and his newest book, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Be sure to register early for ringside seating. This seminar is a
world-leading training and development opportunity for your team, as well as a taxdeductible contribution to the Chamber Foundation’s underwriting of The Leader In
Me™ throughout our school systems, city and county, on all grade levels.
Finally, make plans to attend our March Coffee Hour sponsored by the Murphy Construction
Group. These breakfast networking events are always sold-out, so make sure you register
soon by visiting the Chamber web site: www.bgchamber.com!
I look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Vice Chair
Tommy Adams
Vice Presidents
William H. Borders II, CFP®
Joy Rogers
Robbin Taylor
Board of Directors
Barton Darrell
Dr. Nathan Hodges
Mark O. Iverson
Bill Murphree
Alan Palmer
Kim Thomas
Eric Walker
Ed Whitehead
Steve Davis
Dion W. Houchins
Todd Matthews
Alex Nottmeier
Brad Taylor
Alan Vilines
Regina Webb
Ed Whitehead
Ex-Officio Members
James “Doc” Kaelin
Amy Milliken
Bruce Wilkerson
COO/CFO
Meredith Robinson
Vice President, Partnership Services
Tonya Matthews, ACE, IOM, CCE
VP, Regional Economic Development & Talent
Maureen Carpenter, IOM, EDP
Nick Fuhrman
Communications & Public Policy Director
Office Manager
Crystal Cummings
Partnership Development Director
John Harnage
Program Director
Gail Henderson
Sites & Buildings Property Manager
Jesse Rhoades
Economic Development Coordinator
Betty Martin
Economic Development Research & Marketing
Coordinator
Melissa Albert
Associate Project Manager
Lea Ila Hoover
Partnership Sales Representative
Brittany Southwood
Brad Howard
2013 Chamber Chairman
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THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP
‘YOUR ROAD TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT’
SCOTT, MURPHY & DANIEL
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
New Life Church
Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex
Woodburn Baptist Church
Smiths Grove Baptist Church
Crossland Community Church
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS
DESIGN/BUILD – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FOR
INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL-RETAIL-CHURCH-SCHOOL-MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION
MORE THAN EVER BEFORE, PLAN AND BUILD WISELY BEFORE YOU
BUILD THAT IMPORTANT PROJECT. THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR
BUILDING THE PERFECT FACILITY AND STRETCHING YOUR CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS IS DURING THE PLANNING PHASE. LET US PERFORM A PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR YOU.
Probably one of the largest and most important investments you
will ever make or be a part of will be in a facility for your business,
church or school. There are numerous factors to consider before
you build. Let our team of professionals analyze your specific needs
and examine all of the possibilities and options to ensure that you
get the maximum value for your investment. This is YOUR project.
You should enjoy building it; plus, you should be proud of it when it
is completed. Since 1983, SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. and SCOTT, MURPHY & DANIEL, LLC have grown and emerged as the area’s leader in
the construction industry.
WHY HAS THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION GROUP PERFORMED LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF PROJECTS IN THE LOCAL AREA OVER THE
PAST THREE DECADES? IT’S SIMPLE. We have set a high standard
of excellence for our customers with creative visions, integrity and
responsiveness to their needs. We have the best team of professionals from our laborers to our project managers. We perform
professional, quality work on-schedule and we do it safe. Last, but
not least, our pricing is consistently competitive. We build value
from the ground UP. QUALITY PROJECTS BUILT by THE MURPHY
CONSTRUCTION GROUP ARE NOT EXPENSIVE, THEY ARE PRICELESS!
WKU DUC Dinning Hall
OUR SPECIALIZED DIVISIONS
BUILDING DIVISION
SCOTT, MURPHY & DANIEL (SMD) offers full service general contracting, complete design/build services, renovation/conversion improvements and construction management. We specialize in industrial, commercial, medical and institutional buildings, incorporating
the latest techniques for providing fast-track construction, flexibility
of plans, future expansion possibilities and the latest proven building products. Each project is designed and built specifically for your
individual requirements and needs.
In 2012, completed general contracting projects in the Bowling
Green Area included Phase II of GO bg Transit Building, additional
conversion space at the WKU Center for Research & Development
for offices and laboratories, WKU Track & Field Concession Building,
WKU Pre-Engineered Metal Building construction for the temporary
dining facility for Downing University Center, renovations at Greenview Regional Hospital and expansion of the New Life Church. Industrial facility expansions included Kiriu USA Corp, Kobe Aluminum
Automotive Products and AEP Industries. Soon to be completed is
the new Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Headquarters in downtown Bowling Green.
Design/Build Projects completed in the region included expansions
for Smiths Grove Baptist Church, J.M. Smuckers and Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems in Scottsville, Montebello Packaging in Lebanon,
Yahagi American Molding Inc (YAMI) in Park City, Franklin Precision
Industry in Franklin and T.RAD North America Inc in Hopkinsville.
WKU Track & Field Concession Building
Hospice of Western Kentucky – Owensboro
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Summers, Kirby & Sanders Funeral Chapel
KDOT Glasgow - Barren County Outer Loop
SMD constructed new facilities for Summers, Kirby and Sanders
Funeral Chapel in Russellville and Whayne Supply Company in Hopkinsville.
In addition to the above referenced projects, Scott, Murphy & Daniel performed more than 100 small renovation projects for our large
group of repeat customers, as well as new clients too. For 2013,
in Bowling Green, Scott, Murphy & Daniel will serve as Construction Manager for the new Medical Center/WKU Health Sciences
Complex on the campus of the Medical Center at Bowling Green,
renovations/alterations for Graves Gilbert Clinic and Greenview Regional Hospital, Crossland Community Church and the expansion of
Woodburn Baptist Church.
SMD will Design and Build new industrial facilities and expansions
for Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products in Bowling Green, NHK
of America Suspension Components Inc in Louisville, Riken Elastomers Corporation in Hopkinsville, and Quad Graphics in Franklin.
SMD will serve as the general contractor for new facilities for Hospice of Western Kentucky in Owensboro Kentucky, The Family SelfSufficiency Center for the Glasgow Housing Authority, Drobocky
Orthodontics in Franklin and a manufacturing/packaging facility
for Omnicare in Glasgow. Expansions are scheduled for Metalsa
Structural Products Inc in Hopkinsville & Elizabethtown and FPI in
Franklin.
COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Scott & Murphy Inc. (SMI) is the area’s leading contractor for concrete construction. We offer a full spectrum of services including
tilt-up concrete wall construction, concrete foundations, basement
walls, floors, curbs, sidewalks, paving, industrial concrete specialties, and storm drainage-retention structures/systems.
Our crews individually specialize in specific types of concrete work
to ensure our customers the utmost standard of performance, quality and excellence. Our “Concrete Professionals” completed many
projects in 2012 including all of the above mentioned SMD building
projects. Additionally, SMI has performed concrete work for Downtown Bowling Green’s Block 6 (Ballpark/SKYPAC) Parking Structure,
Goodwill Industries – Scottsville Rd, site concrete for the new mega
hospital project in Owensboro, and roadway concrete items for the
reconstruction of Cumberland Trace. SMI also performed concrete
work at Ft. Knox and Ft. Campbell, as well as concrete work for the
expansion of the Horse Cave Waste Water Treatment facility.
SMI has also performed many community sidewalk and curbing projects for such entities as the City of Bowling Green, City of
Owensboro, Western Kentucky University, along with hundreds of
smaller projects in the Kentucky and Tennessee area for our many
‘repeat’ customers, as well as new clients. 2013 projects include
the concrete work for all of the SMD building construction projects referenced above, several sidewalk and curbing projects for
the City of Bowling Green and WKU. SMI will perform the roadway
curbs and sidewalks for KDOT projects located in Simpson, Grayson, Warren and Nelson counties.
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products
BRIDGE/HIGHWAY DIVISION
Scott & Murphy Bridge/Highway was responsible for the replacement of many bridges during the on-going efforts to widen I-65
in our area over the last decade. Other bridge projects completed
in 2012 included bridges in Hardin, Allen, Hopkins, Metcalfe and
Simpsons Counties.
2013 projects include a series of bridges for the KDOT Glasgow/
Barren County Outer Loop Bypass and county bridges in Grayson,
Logan and Warren Counties.
HARTZ CONTRACTING LLC – OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY
On November 1, 2012, brothers Ben and Frank Hartz, owners of
Hartz Construction Corporation, announced their retirement after
32 successful years of business in Owensboro. Over the past three
decades, Hartz Construction has been known as the premier contractor in the area for commercial, medical, religious, industrial and
institutional building and concrete construction.
‘The Hartz Tradition’ will continue in Owensboro and the surrounding area as ‘Hartz Contracting, LLC’ a division of Scott & Murphy/
Scott, Murphy & Daniel. A seamless transition took place during the
last quarter of 2012 utilizing the same professional staff, supervisors and craftsmen, enhanced by the additional depth of management and professionals from SMI/SMD. Hartz Contracting, LLC will
remain at its original location at 1855 Old Calhoun Road in Owensboro.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
We are not only “Your Road to a Successful Project”’ we are also
your partner in making our community and region a better place to
live, worship and raise our families. We provide assistance and support to area schools, churches and non-profit organizations, charities and community events.
Projects that we are most proud of include the Soap Box Derby
Track at Phil Moore Park, The Clinical Education Complex at WKU,
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Building and The
Hospitality House on the campus of The Medical Center at Bowling
Green.
The Murphy Construction Group has been very active in the support of the “Operation Home Front” program at Fort Campbell that
provides financial assistance to the families of ‘our troops on foreign soils’.
You’ll see our team investing back into our communities from the
opportunities that our customers and friends provide us. With a
team of over 225 professionals, THE MURPHY CONSTRUCTION
GROUP SIGNIFIES A PROVEN REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE AND
PERFORMANCE.
Our goal is to deliver perfection in “Quality and Accuracy”of the
full spectrum of concrete construction. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Whayne Supply – Hopkinsville, KY
Coffee Hour Speaker
ville, Petrino led Arkansas to an 8-5 record and its first bowl
win since 2003, winning over East Carolina in the AutoZone
Liberty Bowl. The success of the 2009 season propelled Arkansas into the national spotlight in 2010, as the Razorbacks went
10-3, earning a bid to the AllState Sugar Bowl against Ohio
State — the program’s first-ever BCS bowl bid. Petrino
followed up the 2010 season with a remarkable 11-win
campaign in 2011, matching the single-season school
record. Arkansas closed out the year with a win over
Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl, boosting the Razorbacks into
the No. 5 national ranking in the final AP poll.
Arkansas led the Southeastern Conference in passing
offense (300.7) for the third consecutive
year in 2011, while also leading the conference in total offense (438.1) and scoring offense (36.8). In Petrino’s final two seasons at
Arkansas, the Razorbacks went 13-1 at home, including a perfect 7-0 at home in 2011.
Overall, Petrino’s four years at Arkansas resulted in a
plethora of school records falling. In 2008, the team broke
eight school records and in 2009 it set or matched 26 individual or team records. In 2010, the Razorbacks set or
matched 48 individual or team records, while 2011 saw
24 more records fall. On the individual stage, tight end D.J.
Williams claimed the school’s first-ever John Mackey Award
in 2011, given annually to the nation’s top tight end. WKU senior tight end Jack Doyle was a semi-finalist for the award
this season. Petrino also coached quarterback Tyler Wilson to first team All-SEC honors in 2011, becoming the first
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Adams was the SEC Special Teams Player of the
Year in 2011, while also being one of five finalists
for the 2011 Paul Hornung Award, an award that WKU
junior running back Antonio Andrews was a finalist for in
2012. Adams was recognized as an All-American following the
2011 season, and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the
fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Developing student-athletes has been a constant for
Petrino, as he has worked with numerous players that have
gone on to careers at the professional level, including an
impressive track record developing quarterbacks. As a
head coach, he helped develop quarterbacks such
as Ryan Mallett (2008-10) at Arkansas and Stefan LeFors (2003-04) and Brian Brohm (2004-06)
at Louisville. As a coordinator or assistant, he tutored Jason Campbell at Auburn (2002), Chris
Redman at Louisville (1998), Jake Plummer at
Arizona State (1993), and Doug Nussmeier (1990-91)
and John Friesz (1989) at Idaho.
While his track record is proven developing quarterbacks,
Petrino has also adhered to the philosophy of a balanced
attack offensively. In his last 14 years as a collegiate coach,
both as a head coach and as an offensive coordinator,
Petrino’s offenses have put together 86 100-yard rushers and 64 300-yard passers in 170 games during that 14year span. That equals 150 of 170 games having at least a
100-yard rusher or a 300-yard passer. Petrino has coached
the likes of current NFL running back Michael Bush (200306), who rushed for over 2,500 yards during his time at
Louisville.
Chamber Partnership: Make it a Habit
This Chamber aims to meet the needs of our partnership through revisions to existing benefits and creating
new programs and services.
Business After Hours
Proudly Showing your Partnership
Watch for The Chamber: Make it a Habit logo in your newsletter, on the Chamber’s Website and at events. This logo
lets you know that this is a low cost marketing opportunity
or network building activity you should take part in to grow
your business. So make the Chamber a habit this month!
Get Involved! Join a Chamber Committee.
Partners who get involved on Chamber committees maximize the return on their investment by working with other
business leader to drive the Chamber’s Action Plan. Building
relationships with other Chamber Partners around a common goal is the an excellent way to make your Partnership
investment ring your cash register. Contact John Harnage:
john@bgchamber.com for details.
4:30-6:30 pm Thursday,
March 21st, 2013
84 Cedar Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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.
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2013 STRATEGIC INITIATIVE: Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce works to:
• Retain and expand existing targeted businesses using a proactive business retention model .
• Recruit targeted businesses to South Central Kentucky that will create skilled, high-wage jobs and
will increase the economic vitality of the region.
Kentucky Transpark lands Alpla deal
Last month Governor Steve Beshear announced Alpla Inc.
will establish manufacturing operations in the Kentucky
Transpark development in Bowling Green, creating 72 new,
full-time jobs and investing $22.4 million in the Commonwealth.
“This is a global company that makes a wide variety of
packaging, and we’re thrilled to have Alpla here in the Commonwealth,” Gov. Beshear said of the company, which produces customized plastic packaging solutions to meet the
needs of customers.
“We are pleased to be expanding our manufacturing operations in Kentucky,” said Jodok Schaeffler, president of Alpla
North America. “We appreciate the support from the community and the dedicated employees from KEDFA in making
this expansion possible.”
“It’s another great day for South Central Kentucky when
we can announce a new company joining our community,”
said Warren County Judge-Executive Michael Buchanon. “As
an addition to the Kentucky Transpark, Alpla is demonstrating
its commitment to economic success in the region, and we
congratulate them on their decision.”
“We’re thrilled that Alpla has decided locate to Bowling
Green,” said Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Brad
Howard. “The Chamber looks forward to working closely with
Alpla to ensure its success. I’d also thank the city, county and
state for partnering with the Chamber on this and all other
economic development projects. Their work is invaluable in
supporting our community’s business-friendly atmosphere.”
“Because of companies like Alpla, Bowling Green is making its mark on international manufacturing,” said Sen. Mike
Wilson, of Bowling Green. “I welcome them and am sure they
will be a wonderful community partner in the years to come.”
“This is great news for our community and speaks volumes
about all that we have to offer, from our workforce to our
quality of life,” said Rep. Jody Richards, of Bowling Green.
“I want to thank Alpla for choosing to locate here, and I’m
pleased that our state and local officials could work together to help make this possible. The company will soon find it
could not have picked a better place.”
First established in Austria in 1955, Alpla has grown into a
global company with approximately 13,000 employees at
148 sites in 39 countries. With a diverse range of customers,
Alpla products include packaging for everyday items such as
beverages, motor oils, cleaning supplies and more.
“South Central Kentucky’s record growth can be attributed
to innovative companies, like Alpla, locating here,” said ITA
Board Chairman Gary Dillard. “Alpla understands that South
Central Kentucky’s infrastructure is second to none. Our
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transportation network helps move products to the market
quickly and that impacts their bottom line.”
“South Central Kentucky’s cluster of plastic-related industries continues with Alpla’s announcement today. Their decision shows that globally competitive industries know our region is the best place to produce the highest quality products
anywhere,” said Chairman of Bowling Green Area Economic
Development Authority Board D. Gaines Penn.
The BGAEDA is a private organization that supports economic development projects and infrastructure in Bowling
Green-Warren County, frequently partnering with the City
of Bowling Green, the County of Warren, the Bowling Green
Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Intermodal Transportation Authority.
Alpla is the first attraction announcement in South Central
Kentucky for 2013. On January 30, 2013 GM announced an expansion with an investment of $3.5 million and approximately
20 jobs. Alpla joins other global leaders such as Davert USA,
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Holley Performance
Products and Kiriu USA who all made significant investments
in South Central Kentucky during the last year. In 2012, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced projects
totaling 537 jobs to be created and retained with over $45.6
million in capital investment.
-Melissa Albert
DO YOU LOOK LIKE AN ANGEL?
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and
Western Kentucky University’s Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC) are collaborating to create
a new investment network to enhance our economic
development success. Formation of a local “angel
investment” group, similar to the Bluegrass Angels or the
Lincoln Trail Venture Group, is a cornerstone initiative for
the Chamber’s innovation and economic growth strategy.
The goal for the group is to gather accredited high net
worth individuals and experienced investors to make
early-stage investments to enhance job creation by
start-up companies throughout South Central Kentucky.
Similar angel investment groups have formed throughout
the country, allowing participants upside potential and
participation in management as advisors to newborn
companies to mitigate potential downside risk. To get
your halo on, please email Melissa@bgchamber.com
Transforming South Central Kentucky through Talent & Innovation
•Create a national model to fulfill businesses’ workforce needs, heightening current and future
employees’ skill sets while providing low-cost training solutions for employers.
•Foster growth in research and development, innovation and globalization by encouraging publicprivate partnerships on a local, state and national level.
The Training Consortium of
The Training Consortium of
South Central Kentucky – SuSCKY will be offering its fourth
pervisor Certificate Program
cohort beginning in April
is a competency driven pro2013. Participants must be
gram that will assist in buildemployed at a member coming general supervisory skills
pany; annual membership in
as well as the basics of leadthe consortium is just $50.00.
ership behavior. It consists
Companies may be eligible for
of a series of 9 core compea partial reimbursement for
tency based classes, plus an
training through the consoradditional 6 elective classes
tium’s Blue Grass State Skills
of the participants’ choosing.
Grant.
The program is designed to be
The Training Consortium of
completed in one year in order
South Central Kentucky, creto receive the certificate.
ated in 2004 by three Bowling
This program is being offered
Green manufacturing compaas a cohort, a relatively small Graduates of the Consortum Supervisor Certificate Program nies, Nasco, Bando and Desa,
group
is a membership driven organization
of students, usually between 15 and 22, who start and fin- developed to meet the shared training needs of its memish their training together. The instructional format for the bers. Training programs are offered throughout the year in
Supervisor Certificate Program may be blended with a com- computer technologies, leaderships, soft skill development
bination of the traditional classroom instruction and online as well as technical courses in classroom style as well some
classes.
on-line course options through a partnership with Western
Core competency courses include: Dealing with Change, Kentucky University, Southcentral Kentucky Community and
Problem Solving Tools, Project Management, Fair Supervi- Technical College and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of
sory Practices, Safety 101, Basic Supervision, Developing a Commerce.
Winning Team, Keys to Effective Communication and Leadership Fundamentals. Elective options for the class include: For more information about the Training Consortium of South
Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Time Management, Ef- Central Kentucky contact Maureen Carpenter at Maureen@
fective Discipline, Dealing with Difficult People, Presentation bgchamber.com or visit http://www.wku.edu/ctd/consorSpeaking and Coaching Employees.
tium/classroom-sch.php for list of courses and offerings.
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By: Hallie Slocum, Fifth Grader,
W. R. McNeill Elementary School.
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At school we are taught how to use the 7 Habits in our everyday lives. Speaking of my
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YES I want to achieve our wildly important goals and benefit The Leader In Me™!
 Please reserve ___ individual tickets @$95 each
 Please reserve ___ tables of 10 @$900 each
$________
$________
 I will pay online at www.BGCHAMBER.com. Please remind me: ______________________
(email me here)
 Payment enclosed. Make checks payable to Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation
Mail this form with payment to BGChamber Foundation | P.O. Box 51 | Bowling Green, KY 42102
 Send me a P.O. (Chamber President’s Club Members Only)
Name: _______________________________
Company: ____________________________
Phone: __________________ E-mail: _______________________
All proceeds support
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CHAMBER GOLF
Monday, May 6th at Bowling Green Country Club
Registration @ 10AM - Tee Off @ 11AM
$100 per person - includes light breakfast and lunch
Mulligans and Skirts for $10 each or $15 for 2*
*liimit two each
Sponsorship Opportunities
Hole/$200: 14-28 available
Cart/$400: 4 available
Color sign with your business logo at tee
Company banner/signage on cart with option to drive
Meal/$500: 6 available
Contest @ $600: 9 available
Company banner at meal;, labels on bag lunches,
opportunity to serve lunch. One golfer comped.
Naming rights to contest, color sign with business logo
displayed at tee (if applicable), table and chairs at hole
to network with golfer and two golf spots.
Co-Title @ $3,000: 2 available
Title @ $5,000: 1 available
Sole naming rights to tournament and Small Business
Shared naming rights to tournament and Small
Business Person of the Year luncheon, logo on apparel, Person of the Year luncheon, logo on apparel, one team
and one table at lunch
one team and two representative at lunch
Registration & Sign Up
Name:
Company:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Player Name
Handicap/Average Score
Shirt Size
A Player:
B Player:
C Player:
D Player:
GOLF COURSE CASUAL – NO JEANS
Please check one:
____ Total payment enclosed
____ Invoice me for the foursome
____ Invoice each player separately
Sponsor Type
Number of Mulligans:
Number of Skirts:
per player or team
per player or team
Remit completed sponsorship form to John at john@bgchamber.com or registration forms to: Gail at gail@bgchamber.com
Fax: 270-843-0458
Chamber of Commerce
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2013 Nomination Form
Small Business Person of the Year
Please take a moment to consider who you believe deserves the honor of being named the 2013 Small Business
Person of the Year. The winner will be announced at a news conference on April 23rd at Chamber headquarters.
A luncheon honoring them is currently scheduled for May 21st, online registeration at bgchamber.com is required.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Partner of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
Associated with a for-profit company that employs 100 or fewer full-time employees.
Own and operate a small business in which the nominee’s own money is invested in the enterprise.
Experienced recent business growth.
Involved in the development and growth of our community.
Past nominations must be resubmitted to be eligible
In addition to completing the below information, please attach an one-page response summarizing their community
involvement and explaining why they should receive the award.
Nominee:
Title:
Business:
Number of Employees:
Address:
Email:
Spouse or Office Contact:
Nominator:
Phone:
Number or Email:
Business:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Nominations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 10, 2013 to Gail Henderson by:
Mail: PO Box 51, Bowling Green, KY 42102  Fax: 270-843-0458 Email: gail@bgchamber.com
Past Recipients:
Mike Simpson-2012, Regina Webb-2011, Thad Connally-2010, Joe Davis-2009, Carl Chaney-2008,
Jim Smith-2007, David Chandler-2006, Chris Thompson-2005, Tim Earnhart-2004,
Janet Henderson-2003, Jim Johnson-2002, Steve Sheldon-2001, Doug Gorman-2000, Curt Sullivan-1999, David
Bradford-1998, Mike Murphy–1997, Joe Natcher-1996, Al Baker-1995, David Wiseman-1994,
Rick Kelley-1993, Harold Brantley-1992, Mike Buchanon-1991, Bill Jackson-1990,
Cornelius Martin-1989, B.J. Booth-1988, Carroll Hildreth-1987, Sandy Jones-1986, Johnny Webb-1985
Chamber of Commerce
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600+ Partners Made Annual Dinner A Habit
Top Honors
D. Gaines Penn presents the Advancing South Central Kentucky Award to Western Kentucky University
Provost Gordon Emslie and Commonwealth Health Corporation President and CEO, Connie Smith.
Chamber CEO Ron Bunch presents the Advancing South Central Kentucky Award to Doug Gorman,
Warren County Downtown Development Authority, Warren County Judge Executive Buchanon, and
Bowling Green Mayor Wilkerson. The John Desmarais family, pictured with Connie Smith, accepted the
Chamber’s Herb Smith Lifetime Achievement Award.
No Kidding
Three outstanding area
students made the
evening special: Jannah
Bollin, Selena Heldic,
and Hallie Slocum.
No Dueling
Former Board Chairs, Joe Natcher,
Rodney Rogers, and D. Gaines Penn
pass the gavel to Brad Howard before Judge John Grise administered
the Kentucky Oath of Office to
Board Members and Ambassadors.
Thank You to Our Chamber Partners
for Their Generous Donations!
Alliance Corporation
BGMU Fiber
Broadway Florist of Bowling Green
Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC
Citizens First
Davita Dialysis of Warren County
English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
Gerald Printing
Independence Bank
South Central Bank of Bowling Green
Stewart-Richey Construction, Inc.
US Bank
WBKO TV
Western Kentucky University
MBA Program at Gordon Ford Business College
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2013 Board Chair Brad
Howard addresses the
Partnership.
Meet Your chamber Staff
Advisory Board Selects Leadership
Bowling Green Class of 2013
Leadership Bowling Green is an eight-month leadership
training program. Participants are selected through an
application process by the Leadership Bowling Green
Advisory Board. Congratulations to our 2013 Leadership
Bowling Green Class!
Mr. Brandon Boone, MKM Inc. dba Zaxbys
Mr. Andre Boyd, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital
Mr. Adam Burden, Van Meter Insurance Group
Mr. Michael Burrell, McDonald’s
Mr. Brian Carey, American Bank & Trust
Mr. Jordan Carter, Independence Bank
Ms. Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, Tennessee Valley Authority
Mr. John Dix, Warren County Water District
Mr. Brandon Dixon, English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP
Mr. David Doran, ISTT, Inc
Ms. Angela Dossey-Woodworth, U.S. Bank
Ms. Jeanne Fisher, Argi Financial Group
Mr. Adam Galloway, Hancock Bank & Trust Co.
Ms. Cathye Gumm, Housing Authority of B.G.
Ms. V. Lynne Holland, Western Kentucky University
Mr. Jon House, BB&T
Ms. L esley Howard, Bowling Green Area Convention &
Visitor’s Bureau
Ms. Nickie Jones, Family Enrichment Center, Inc
Ms. Dalana Jones, South Central Bank
Ms. Holly Lewis, US Senator Mitch McConnell
Ms. Jill Lewis, Barren River Area Development District
Ms. Nancy Mager, Western Kentucky University
Ms. Lauren Marley, Kerrick Stivers & Coyle
Ms. Jessica Martin, Bank of Edmonson County
Ms. Beth McIvor, Commonwealth Health Corporation
Mr. Chad Morelock, NASCO
Ms. Ashley Reynolds, South Central Kentucky Kids on the
Block
Mr. Steven Throneberry, Hensley & Throneberry, CPAs
Ms. Kasey Ward, Citizens First Bank
Ms. Connie Warren, Farmers National Bank
Ms. Donnita Weeks, City of Bowling Green
Mr. Paul Wherry, Scott and Murphy Inc.
Program Chair:
Johnston Boyd, Vision Builders, LLC
Program Co Chair:
Elizabeth Leftwich, Western Kentucky University
Jennifer Shahan joined the Chamber
staff in November, 2012 to coordinate
the Chamber Foundation’s Capital Campaign to raise $1.6 million from area business leaders, community organizations,
Chamber Partners and the general public
to establish The Leader in Me™ throughout Bowling Green and Warren County
schools. A native of Bowling Green, Jennifer operated her own small business,
providing professional B2B etiquette and
international protocol training services
to larger corporations and young professionals. She was also a licensed Realtor in Tullahoma, Tenn. before joining the Chamber staff.
Chamber Connection:
What was your first week at the Chamber like?
Jennifer Shahan:
During my first week I had the privilege of meeting a few of Bowling Green’s top-tier business and industry leaders, who were all
so instrumental in getting The Leader in Me capital campaign
started. I felt before I got started, I wanted to hear from business leaders as to why they were such strong supporters of the
schools and investing in The Leader in Me.
CC: So did anything surprise you?
JS: I was pleasantly surprised with the concern for The Leader
in Me to succeed. The depth of our community’s interest in our
future workforce and their commitment to young people coming
to work for the first time impressed me. I was taken back by the
sincerity; this isn’t just an activity they are supporting, they really
made it clear that they want to help each child in each school.
CC: What is your favorite part of your job?
JS: The fact that I get to go out and share a wonderful opportunity for Bowling Green with so many strong leaders and school
systems supporting me and working closely with a world class
organization like Franklin-Covey Education. I feel like I am playing an important role in changing the future for my home town.
Witnessing The Leader in Me’s impact is really the best part of
my job. I can speak from experience, and my heart, when I “sell”
support for The Leader in Me because it’s a “product” that truly
makes a difference you can see.
CC: So you’re “selling”??? How does The Leader in Me compare to other things you’ve “sold”?
JS: I’ve sold million dollar lakefront homes, I’ve sold phones and
I’ve sold training programs. This is above all the favorite “thing”
I’ve ever “sold.” To know what is taking place impacts 18,000 students and those still to come for generations—I’m very passionate about it.
CC: Selling is hard work. How do you take no for an answer?
JS: Every “no” I take as a “maybe.” Seeing the kids in action has
changed many minds. Once they talk with the students about
their experiences and see their personal responsibility and initiative because of The Leader in Me, the conversation changes.
Once a business compares making an investment in The Leader
in Me to their current high cost of employee disciplinary issues,
turn-over and inefficiencies—this proactive effort is a real answer
for them.
CC: If you could give all your Chamber staff colleagues something special as a present, what would it be?
JS: The 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray in the color of their choice.
CC: Good one. Seriously?
JS: ‘Things’ are not what any of us really need. We all really just
need good health and well-being in our families. My dad (Jim
Rogers) always told me, “when you have your health, you’re rich,
all the money in the world can’t buy that!”
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Welcome New Partners
Ms. Megan Casebier
Weichert Realtors-The Hunt
Group
1053-A Lovers Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-745-9900
Ms. Megan Casebier, Realtor
Lee Company
331 Mallory Station Road
Franklin, TN 37067
615-567-1000
www.leecompany.com
Mr. Mike Fell, Facility Solution
Sales Directo
Vino’s
700 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-842-5665
www.vinosbg.net
Mr. Blake Leucht, Owner
Guilfoil Law and Mediation
“Family Law, Criminal Litigation
and Alternative Dispute
Resolutions, such as Mediation
and Facilitation (including
settlement conference and issue
based methods).”
113 West Public Square, Suite
304
Bowling Green, KY 42141
270-629-5050
Mr. Micah Guilfoil, Attorney and
Mediator
First Christian Church
“We are a faith community
gathered to worship God and
serve others.”
1106 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-843-3191
www.firstchristianbg.org
Dr. John Wesley, Senior Minister
Tapp Medical Clinic
“Certified specialist in clinical
lipidology, family practice,
clinical densitometry, special
interest in preventive medicine,
wellness, osteoporosis, mental
health, diabetes mellitus, obesity,
metabolic syndrome, negligible
vascular senescence, health risk
management”
414 Old Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-1483
Ms. Shontel Wilson, Project
Manager
The Yard Park
84 Cedar Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-842-4253
www.theyardpark.com
Ms. Jessica Thorne, Marketing
Coordinator
Thank you for Renewing Your Chamber Investment...
ABC Self Storage
Allstate BG Protection
Amedisys Home Health Care
American Chemical Technologies, Inc.
American Engineers, Inc.
Arrowpoint Investments, LLC
B & M Industrial Supply
Bank of Edmonson County
Bluegrass Cellular
Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services
BMW/Mercedes of Bowling Green
Cambridge Market & Cafe
Camping World, Inc.
Chandler Property Management
Communications Systems
Companion Care Services
Compton Orthodontics
Contractors Licensing Board of BG-WC
Cornerstone Information Systems, Inc.
DaVita Dialysis of Warren County
Double Dogs
Downtown Redevelopment Authority
Eli Jackson, III, DMD
First Baptist Church
Gemini Homes, Inc.
General Motors Bowling Green Assembly
Plant
Gordon Food Service Marketplace
Greenwood Mall
Greg Gary Trucking
Harris Lumber Company
Hilliard Lyons
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
Historic Rail Park - L & N Depot
Holiday Inn Express
Hosparus-Barren River
HVAC Services, Inc.
Imagewest
Indian Hills Country Club
Infintech
Jagoe Homes, Inc.
Jerry Wells
Jos. A. Bank
Judge Kelly Thompson
Kentucky Mid-South Storage
Kentucky OA/CTS Job Corps
Kentucky Rural Water Association, Inc.
Kentucky Tire Exchange
Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLC
King Home Care
Kosair Children’s Hospital
M & L Technical Systems
MBA Alumni Association
Meany, Audrey
Meyer Mortgage Corporation
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Michael K. Bishop & Associates, PSC
Mid-South Handling, Inc.
Montana Grille
Ms. Charlene Rabold
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green
Pepsi Beverages Company
Porter Paint
Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries
Print Media
Quality Personnel
SCA Personal Care
SCORE
Sensora Corporation
Sharlene Mitchell
Solar Energy Pioneers, LLC
South Union Shaker Village
Southern Foods, Inc.
Southern KY Society for HR Management
Steve Davis
Tommy Kelley
Tri-State Mailing Systems, Inc.
Walgreens
Warren County Cooperative Extension
Service
Wealth Management, Inc.
Western Kentucky University
XBS of Bowling Green
Ribbon Cuttings &
Groundbreakings
Farm Credit Mid-America
5572 Russellville Road
http://www.e-farmcredit.com/
Ribbon Cuttings &
Groundbreakings
President’s Club Platinum Star Partner BB&T
with Junior Achievement
www.bbt.com
www.jaforkids.com
President’s Club Diamond Star Partners
Western Kentucky University for the Social
Science Research Center
2413 Nashville Road
http://www.wku.edu/crd/
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Small Business Spotlight
Mary Jane’s Fine Chocolates
In April of 2010, life in
Bowling Green became
a little sweeter when
Gary and Mary Meszaros
opened
Mary
Jane’s
Chocolates. Located at
1640 Scottsville Road,
Mary Jane’s Chocolates
offers
Bowling Green
an assortment of milk,
dark and white chocolate
confections. Only the
finest Belgian chocolate
goes into Mary Jane’s one
of a kind creations.
When chocolate enthusiasts step into Mary
Jane’s Chocolates, reality begins to melt away
as the entrancing aroma
of fine chocolate lingers
in the store. The store’s
vintage feel gives Mary
Jane’s Chocolates a magical hometown feel and
pizazz that would make
Willy Wonka jealous.
As expected, the busiest times for Mary Jane’s are during
the holiday season. Aside from their individual chocolates,
Mary Jane’s also offers gift boxes and fruit bouquets for
special occasions. If you’re in need of something a little more
extravagant, Mary Jane’s handcrafted Artisan Meltaways can
be made to order. After a
record breaking Valentine’s
Day, Mary Jane’s isn’t ready
to wind down yet. Easter
season is just around the
corner and chocolate bunnies and eggs have made
their way to the front counter.
Since opening its doors in
2010, Mary Jane’s Chocolates has become a staple
in the Bowling Green
community. Gary and Mary
Meszaros filled a craving
in Bowling Green that was
waiting to be satisfied, and
have continued to grow their
business by adding new and
more efficient equipment.
They attribute their success to a great, hardworking team and the perpetual
support of the Bowling
Green community.
Mary Jane’s Chocolates is
open 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and
closed on Sunday. For updates on their latest creations you
can “Like” them on Facebook or, for special deals, join them
on Textliving.com next time you’re in the store.
- Katie Dykes