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MAY COFFEE HOUR Sponsored by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities

Friday, May 25, 2018 • 7 to 9 a.m. Knicely Conference Center

welcome to THE CHAMBER

A WORD FROM your chairman

Success: Our success as a community and certainly at the Chamber is dependent on the support of strong business leaders.

Recently, we recognized three of those outstanding leaders at our Excellence Awards News Conference.

Janette Boehman, Marketing and Digital Specialist with WBKO television was named the 2018 ATHENA. The ATHENA Award honors the local businessperson who contributes most greatly to the community and advancement of women in the business world.

Todd Matthews, President of Scott and Murphy, Inc., was named the 2018 Small Business Person of the Year. The award recognizes a business leader who is associated with a for-profit company that has experienced recent business growth and is involved in the development and growth of the Bowling Green community.

Tori Gerbig, co-founder and CEO of The Pink

Lily Boutique, was named the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year. A vital part of our community’s success requires us to have a business environment that breeds entrepreneurship. Growing our

entrepreneurial ecosystem is a top priority of our community and Tori has certainly demonstrated this.

I would like to share a special word of thanks to the Cornelius Martin family and the staff at Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM for sponsoring the ATHENA Award each year and to Citizens First for sponsoring our Small Business Person of the Year award. Their support of business leaders in our community is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to these three outstanding leaders in our community!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Bowling Green Area Chamber! And please join us for the May Coffee Hour presented by BGMU on May 25 at the Knicely Conference Center. Hope to see you there!


BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONSDo you know someone who you think would be a great addition to the Chamber’s Board of Directors? If so, the Chamber is accepting nominations for our 2019 board. Nomination forms are available at www.bgchamber.com. If you have questions about the nomination

process, contact [email protected].

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Bowling Green was founded on the banks of Barren River and relied heavily on the river and steamboat commerce for its livelihood. In 1868, one hundred and fifty years ago, the City of Bowling Green began to pump water out of the Barren River. The steam driven system pumped water to the top of Reservoir Hill into an open

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reservoir adjacent to the present day site of the Red White and Blue water tank. Water flowed out of the reservoir by gravity down to homes and businesses of 4574 Bowling Green residents. Imagine the delight of having running water in your home! Never mind that it was raw river water… unfiltered, unchlorinated and otherwise untreated… this was real progress!

What a long way we have come since then. Waterborne diseases — cholera, typhoid, and dysentery — are no longer issues. Water is treated to previously unthinkable levels of quality and quantity. Today, BGMU serves approximately 60,000 persons in our retail service area and another 60,000 in our wholesale area (distributed by Warren County Water District). It’s hard to fathom that all the water we

use today is still pumped out of the same pool on the Barren River that served our residents in 1868.

For many of us, our water supply has become an afterthought - out of sight and out of mind. We expect water to be there when we turn on the tap, and we expect dirty water to be cleaned before going back in the river. Thankfully, we can’t really imagine life without safe, clean water. However, we invite you to take a moment to appreciate the work and effort of those who treat water and wastewater in Bowling Green. BGMU’s mission is to be customer focused in all we do, and behind the scenes, employees work hard to keep your family healthy and safe.

Thank you for celebrating 150 years of quality water and wastewater service!

GREG C. HEITZMAN, PE, MBA

Greg Heitzman is President of BlueWater Kentucky, a management consulting firm serving the water and wastewater industry.

From 2011 to 2015, Greg served as Executive Director/CEO of the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). Prior to MSD, he worked 31 years with the Louisville Water Company serving as Chief Engineer from 1991 to 2007 and President/CEO from 2007 to 2013.

Greg obtained his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from the University of

Louisville. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky. He currently serves on the boards Kentucky-Tennessee AWWA; Louisville Water Foundation; and Tree Louisville. He serves as Chair of the Kentucky Lead Workgroup and he volunteers with WaterStep, a Kentucky non-profit that “saves lives through safe water”.

He and his wife, Linda, reside in Louisville. Their daughter, Claire, is married and teaches high school in Lexington, KY.

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NEW PARTNERSwelcome,

NEW PARTNERS:Tune in to hear your business name on these TV and radio stations.

Alderson Homes Homebuilders

AM Express 9 Convenience Stores

Associates in Pediatric Therapy www.kidtherapy.org | Therapeutic Clinic

Automated Lifestyles www.automatedlifestyles.com | Automation Design

BG Dumpster, LLC. www.bgdumpster.com | Construction & Demolition Dumpster Rental

Burk Construction, LLC www.burkconstruction.com | Contractor - General

Calvert Spring Water Company www.calvertspringwater.com | Beverage Bot-tlers/Distributors

Cowan & Co. www.cowanhair.com | Salons

The Drake Apartments www.livethedrake.com | Apartments

Elkins Grove Wedding & Event Venue www.elkinsgrove.com | Venues

Fun Station One www.funstationone.com | Entertainment

Gigi's Cupcakes www.hideoutbg.com | Bakeries

Hideout Bar & Grill www.sundancemanagement.com | Restaurants

Brett Hightower Retired Individuals

KD Aesthetics Spas

The Kid Spot Center, LLC www.thekidspotcenter.com | Health Care Facilities

LifeSource Training School www.lifesourcetrainingschool.com | Training & Development

Neely Coble Company, Inc. www.neelycoble.com | Truck Sales-New / Used

Persis Biryani Indian Grill www.persisindiangrillbg.com | Restaurants

Real Life Church www.experiencerlc.com | Churches

Southern Touch Lawn & Landscapes, LLC www.southerntouchlawn.com | Landscaping

Spartan 4 x 4, LLC www.spartan4x4.com | Supplies

Sullivan University www.sullivan.edu | Education

United Rentals Construction Equipment Rental

Brooke Vinson Real Estate - Residential

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BUSINESS spotlights

Indian Hills Country Club200 Indian Hills Drive, Bowling Green, KY

270-842-0041 • www.indianhills-bgky.org

Indian Hills

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is proudly host-

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ing Green Chamber of Commerce Small Business Golf

Challenge on June 4, 2017. We invite all of the Chamber

partners to contact Erin Etienne at [email protected]

or 270-901-4608 and get details on this fun and relaxing

event.

We want to be your Country Club.

Contact Cindy at 270-842-0041 for information on our

Corporate, Golfing, Non-Golfing and Junior member-

ships!

thank you FOR RENEWING!440 Main RestaurantAA Rid-All Termite & Pest ControlACT ResourceAdvanced Sheet MetalAfrican American Museum Bowling Green Area, Inc.Air Evac LifeteamAkins Construction, Inc.Alpine Pet Care CenterAmerican Howa Kentucky, Inc.Android - Bowling GreenAnne Murray CommunicationsAquamatics Irrigation & LandscapingAssuredPartners NLAzzip PizzaBart Anderson, REALTORBe Happy Yoga and Salt CaveBetter Business BureauBluegrass CellularBluegrass Electrical, Inc.Boot BarnBowling Green Country ClubBowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBowling Green Woman's ClubBrantley Appraisal CompanyBurkmann of Bowling GreenBurnam & Son Mortuary, Inc.C. T. Nuckols, DMDCampbell ChevroletCannon & Cannon, Inc.Canteen Service CompanyCASA of South Central KYCASCO Products CorporationCentury 21 Premier Realty Partners

Charter Senior Living of BGChili's Grill & BarChrist Episcopal ChurchClark Beverage Group, Inc.Claudia RussellCollege Heights HeraldCreek Sod Farms, Inc.Crown Lift TrucksDaily NewsDestiny DentalDiversified Electrical, Inc.Dogs Day OutDon Langley RentalsElite Welding & Industrial Services, LLCEloise B. Houchens CenterEvergreen Life ServicesFairview Community Health CenterFirst State BankFranklin Bank & Trust CompanyGary K. DillardGenesis HealthCare Magnolia VillageGeorgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLCGirl Scouts of KentuckianaGlory Baby MinistryGolden FarleyGreenview Medical Group-The Allen ClinicGreenwood Ford LincolnHabitat for Humanity RestoreHill-Motley Lumber CompanyHoly Spirit Catholic ChurchHomeland, Inc.Hope House MinistriesHyatt Place Bowling GreenIndustrial Electrical ContractorsIndustrial Project & Design, LLC

JC Kirby & Son Funeral Homes & CrematoryJenean M. HamptonJohnny WebbJohnson Controls, Inc.JWM Innovative SolutionsKapStone Container CorporationKelley ReaganKentucky Association of Manufacturers, Inc.KIRIU USA CorporationKonica Minolta Business SolutionsKurtz Auction & RealtyLeachman Buick-GMC-CadillacLife's Better Together FoundationLimestone BankManpower Employment Services ProviderMBA Alumni AssociationMcCay & Associates InsuranceMerrick Place Homeowners AssociationMerrill Lynch Wealth ManagementMidtown Plaza Shopping CenterMonticello Banking CompanyMorningside Assisted LivingMorris Promotional SpecialtiesNoland Insurance AgencyOn-Site Health SolutionsOrchestra Kentucky of Bowling GreenPaul Burrell Management Company dba McDonald'sPeoplemark, LLCPNC BankPopWorksPPG PaintsRafferty's Restaurant & BarRandstad

RC Components, Inc.Republic ServicesRiley's BakeryRoyal Music Company, Inc.Salvation ArmySchardein MechanicalShelton CPAs, LLPSleep OutfittersSmith Interiors, Inc.Southern KY Society for HR ManagementSpringhill PharmacyStaplesSteel MillStockton Mortgage CorporationSumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.Superior Fire & SafetyThe Center of Innovation & InfluenceThe Community Foundation of South Central KentuckyThe Glasser ClinicThe Kentucky Grand Hotel & SpaThe Pink Lily BoutiqueThe UPS Store #2058The Venue @ 939 Adams Street, LLCTony Rhoades State Farm InsuranceTony Witty/Wells Fargo AdvisorsTrent Bedding Company, LLCUtility Precast Products, LLCVSA KentuckyWDNS-FM & WKCT-AM RadioWeed Man Lawn CareWilliam "Bill" CarterWright Implement 1, LLCWright Implement Greenwood Mall


small business APPRECIATION MONTH

In addition to our traditional Chamber partnership, we offer a President's Club partnership for those who wish to invest in South Central Kentucky’s economic development strategy at the next level. This investment contributes to the community’s economic development efforts, business expansion opportunities and overall quality of life. Ready to join? Contact Mary Phoenix McCubbin at [email protected] for more information.

Excellence Awards Luncheon

May 22 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sloan Convention Center

Enjoy lunch and keynote speakers - 2018 ATHENA, Janette Boehman, Small Business Person of the Year, Todd Matthews, and Entrepreneur of the Year, Tori Gerbig. Celebrate as we announce the winners of this year's Excellence Awards, including the Young

ATHENA and Administrative Professional of the Year.

N O M I N E E SYoung ATHENA

Elizabeth Newbould, Pan-Oston

Cassi Nushart, SKY Property Management

Jennifer Oaks, Liberty Imaging

Ashley Reynolds, South Central Kentucky Kids on the Block

Administrative Professional of the Year

Ashley Botts, Debra Broz, Attorney's at Law

Debbie Chandler, Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.

Lois Hall, Western Kentucky University

Kendra Lewis, LifeSkills, Inc.

Betty Martin, BILSTEIN COLD ROLLED STEEL LP

Valerie Russell, Ewing Ford Properties, LLC

T I C K E T SCorporate Tables of Eight | $300 includes additional promotion in the pre-program slideshow Open Seating Individual Tickets | $32 Reserved Seating Individual Tickets | $37.50

Sponsorships also available.

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1 Grand Opening for The Community Foundation

2 Grand Opening for Nine20Live

3 5 Year Anniversary of Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky

4 Grand Opening for PlatinumSculpt Coolsculpting

5 Grand Opening for Once Upon A Child

6 Ground Breaking for the Housing Authority of Bowling Green

7 Hot Rods 10th Season Opener

8 Grand Opening of Hideout Bar & Grill

9 Grand Opening for Car-Mart East

10 Ground Breaking for Fairview Health

11 Grand Opening for Wright Implement

12 Grand Opening of San Juan Smokehouse

13 Grand Opening for Benchmark Physical Therapy

14 Grand Opening for Pathways Senior Advisors

15 Grand Opening for Persis

16 Grand Opening Material Handling Inc.

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PROGRAMS & events

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

WELCOME BACKAUG. 29, 2018 WKU SOUTH LAWN

STANDARD BOOTH EARLY BIRD RATE $275ENDS JUNE 1

Because WKU is a significant contributor to our successful business climate, Welcome Back WKU gives Chamber partners the first chance to tap into the student market. In turn, students can

explore what Bowling Green businesses have to offer without leaving campus.

RETURN FORM TO: 710 COLLEGE STREET | FAX: 270.843.0458 | [email protected]

CONTACT: _____________________ COMPANY: __________________________________

PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________

CIRCLE ONE:

ELECTRICITY NEEDED: PAYMENT ENCLOSED:

IF PAYMENT IS NOT ENCLOSED, SEND INVOICE TO: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Vendors may not bring a tent or vehicle without proper registration and approval. An 8’ table with two chairs is included in your registration fee.

HIRING? Promote your open internships, along with full- and part-time positions, at your booth.

STANDARD BOOTH

BRING A 10X10 TENT

RENT A 10X10 TENT

RENT A 15X15 TENT

WALKING PROMO

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EARLY BIRD STANDARD BOOTH ..................................................... $275

STANDARD BOOTH .......................................................................... $315

BRING A POP-UP TENT ..................................................................... $300

RENT A 10X10 TENT .......................................................................... $500

RENT A 15X15 TENT .......................................................................... $525

BRING A VEHICLE (ADD-ON FOR $100 STANDARD REGISTRATION) ............. $100

WALKING PROMO (NO TENT SPACE) ................................................................ $100

HOW TO PREPARE Come armed with giveaways and samples to showcase your products and services. Casual 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 at bgchamber.com, and we’ll send you detailed confirmation.

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IN THE news

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2018 ATHENA, Small Business Person of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipients.

ATHENA Janette Reed Boehman, a Marketing and Digital Specialist with WBKO television, has been named the 2018 recipient of the ATHENA Award, given by the Chamber and Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM. Janette has been in the marketing field with WBKO for 21 years, providing customized marketing plans for area businesses utilizing television and digital mediums.

Janette fully embodies the spirit of the ATHENA Award through her community service. Her volunteer activities include: Crime Stoppers board member since 1994, Chamber Ambassador since 1995, recognized as Ambassador of the year in 2000 and 2016, Rotary Club member since 2008, WKU Marketing Advisory Council, Leader in Me Campaign, Leadership Bowling Green, SKyPAC Volunteer, and BRACAC Board member to name just a few.The nominees for the 2018 ATHENA were:

Janette Boehman

Lisa Dunn

Lorri Hare

The ATHENA Award honors the local businessperson who contributes most greatly to the community and advancement of women in the business world. ATHENA International is dedicated to recognizing individual leaders who have opened doors of opportunity for women in the workplace and beyond. The prestigious ATHENA Award celebrates these positive role models - more than 7,000 women and men to date -on a local, state, national and international level.

2018 Small Business Person of the Year Todd Matthews, President of Scott & Murphy, Inc. has been named the 2018 Small Business Person of the Year presented by the Chamber and Citizens First.

Raised in Barren County, Todd learned the value of putting one's self into their work and embracing a strong work ethic - which he still holds today. After graduating from Western Kentucky University with a Civil Engineering Degree in 1998, Todd joined Scott & Murphy, Inc. and would serve as a project manager for the next two years. After a short stint with Bell South's construction and engineering division he returned to Scott & Murphy, Inc. as its

Commercial Concrete Division Manager and Vice President. Since returning, his division has doubled its revenues, added over 30 employees, and expanded the main offices and warehouse facilities.

As a Chamber Board member, Todd is an active member of the community and involved in several charitable causes including - United Way of Southern Kentucky, Bowling Green Christian Academy, Salvation Army, among many others.

The nominees for the 2018 Small Business Person of the Year were:

Tony Bishop - Owner, Hot Yoga

Neal Clayton - Owner of The Firemen Moving Company

Christina Dawson - Founder, SOKY Jobs, LLC

Jeff Fields - CEO, J. Warner Ventures / Cheetah Clean Auto Wash

Todd Matthews - President, Scott & Murphy, Inc.

Since 1985, the Chamber has annually named a community member the Small Business Person of the Year. The award recognizes a business leader who is associated with a for-profit company that has experienced recent business growth, employs 100 or fewer full-time employees and is involved in the development and growth of the Bowling Green community.

Entrepreneur of the Year Tori Gerbig, co-founder and CEO of The Pink Lily Boutique, has been named the recipient of this year's special Entrepreneur of the Year award.

As the fastest growing city in the State of Kentucky, Bowling Green is host to many companies locating and expanding their operations here. A vital part of our continued success as a community requires us to have a business environment to breed entrepreneurship. Growing our entrepreneurial ecosystem is a key goal in our community's Engaged Strategic Plan.

Pink Lily, a local start-up, began operations as a Facebook Group in 2013 selling a limited selection of women's boutique clothing and accessories to the Bowling Green market. Within the company's first six months of operations, company owners Tori and Chris Gerbig knew product demand was quickly outgrowing fulfillment capacity and PinkLily.com was born in January 2014. In the e-commerce site's first year, sales doubled each month, growing from a projected $50,000 in revenue for the year to $4.1 million. By the end of year two, PinkLily.com would grow by 300 percent."I cannot think of a finer example of entrepreneurial spirit." Said Steve Sheldon, CEO of Sheldon's Express Pharmacy and Real Estate Developer. "Tori has taken a dream of hers and turned it into a major enterprise right here in Bowling Green.

The award recipients will be the keynote speakers at the Chamber's Excellence Awards Luncheon on May 22 at 11:30 am at the Knicely Conference Center. The event is the highlight of Small Business Appreciation Month and will also include the announcement of Administrative Professional of the Year and ATHENA Young Professional. Registration is required at www.bgchamber.com or by calling 270-901-4605. Individual tickets are $32, and corporate sponsor tables of eight are $300.

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2018 SBPOY,ATHENA & ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR


upcoming EVENTS

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BGYP Unplugged: Be there. Be social. BGYP.

Patio at 643 May 15 • 5-7 p.m.

BGYPs, join us for a casual get-together on the patio of 643. *Attendees will be responsible for their own tab.

Excellence Awards Luncheon Knicely Conference Center

May 22 • 11:30 a.m. Hear from the 2018 ATHENA, Small Business Person of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. We’ll also present ATHENA Young Professional of the Year and Administrative Professional of

the Year awards.

Business @ Its Best Chamber Community Rooms

May 24 • 9 a.m. Learn how to take your ad budget, trim it

back and make it more productive. Dive into statistics that show why social media is the most

relevant and productive advertising option.

Business After Hours The Venue at 939 Adams

May 24 • 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Venue at 939 Adams

Street, LLC and Mission Catering!

Business @ Its Best Chamber Community Rooms

May 31 • 9 a.m. to Noon Tap into the assets and resources that exist

right here in our community. Learn tips and best practices for business planning, budget preparation, financial projections, business development, small business tax credits and

much more.

Small Business Golf Challenge Indian Hills Country Club

June 4 • 9 a.m. Enjoy a day on the greens golfing and

networking with fellow Chamber partners.

Let's Do Lunch Corner Bakery Cafe June 5 • 11:30 a.m.

Business After Hours NCM Motorsports Park

June 14 • 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by ISTT, Inc.

BGYP Q2 Meeting Chamber Community Rooms

June 19 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your boss to lunch!

Sponsored by

Bowling GreenMunicipal Utilities7 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Program Knicely Conference Center

An exclusive, early morning social for Chamber partners. Enjoy open seating breakfast, a guest speaker, community announcements and networking with Chamber partners. Be sure to bring your business cards for registration, door prizes and exchanging with colleagues.

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