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Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky 2009 EDITION

Gala GRAND OPENING for downtown Circus Square

THE BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • COMMUNITYLINK

Bowling Green Area Chamber RANKED AMONG TOP 3 IN NATION

schools and businesses are

GOING GREEN in bowling green

National Geographic Adventure names Bowling Green one of its

BEST PLACES to LIVE and PLAY

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2009 EDITION

6 South Central Kentucky

A Life-Changing Experience

8 Chairman’s Comments

Welcome From Todd Davis

10 Bowling Green Area Chamber Goes Regional

South Central Kentucky Realizes Strength in Numbers

12 Downtown Redevelopment

Time’s Not Standing Still in Historic Downtown Bowling Green

14 Top Spot for Retirees

Bowling Green Featured on Several “Best Places” Lists

15 Service Spotlights

American Red Cross Brings “Vettetastic” Event to Bowling Green Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society Receives National Recognition from ZooToo Users

16 Sustainable Communities

Going Green in Bowling Green

18 By the Numbers

Adding Up the Benefits of South Central Kentucky

20 South Central Kentucky’s Judge Executives Strong Believers in the Region’s Promise

22 A Light in the Community

Utility Company Employees Boost Area Nonprofits

24 Kentucky Transpark Welcomes Two New Tenants Auto Industry Leaders Praise Bowling Green Benefits

27 ICC Locations

Business Booms at Innovation and Commercialization Center

29 Call Centers Come to South Central Kentucky The People Are the Draw

31 Local Businesses See More Expansion

Central Location and Efficient Workforce Are Fostering Prosperity

33 Engineering Entrepreneurs

Tech Developers and New WKU Program Boost White Collar Workforce

34 International Insourcing

Two Chinese Companies Choose Bowling Green for Their U.S. Operations

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Strengthening Skills

Chamber Helps Employers, Workforce, and Students Master the Ways of the Working World

South Central Kentucky Works for Small Business

University, Chamber of Commerce Help Small Businesses Thrive

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Assisted Living

Spiritual and Social Services

Area Churches

Public Pre-K–12

Local Private Schools

Award-Winning Academics

Choices in Christian Education

WKU

A Leading American University With International Reach

Bowling Green Technical College Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence

South Central Kentucky Shows Several Styles

Housing From Executive and Up-and-Coming to Rural and Relaxed

Buy or Build a Business Locale

Commercial Property, Construction Is Abundant

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Regional Faith Families

The Magic of Theatre

Join a Cast, Crew, or Audience for a Dramatic Day in South Central Kentucky

Listen to the Music

Find a Festival

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Specialized Medicine

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Local Congregations Offer Unique Outreach to the Community

Three Organizations Bring the Gift of Music to the Region

Annual Events Spice Up the South Central Kentucky Calendar

Area Hospitals

Head to Toe, Close to Home

Choices for Active Living

88 Bowling Green Hospitals Celebrate Awards, Welcome New Programs and Physicians

An International Community Embraces Many Healthcare Approaches

Suit Yourself — and the Family — in South Central Kentucky

Find a Perfect Plethora of Entertainment Choices South Central Kentucky Tourist Stops South Central Kentucky Public Parks & Recreation Centers

List of Advertisers

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a CommunityLink Publication

Production Manager Matt Price Creative Director Clint Eilerts Director of Publication Design Amanda White Managing Editor Laura Wilcoxen Contributing Writers Jennifer Bull, Carol Cummings, Tim Hastings Proofreader Christina Reese Director of Photography Lisa Lehr Photography Daniel Draper, David Francis, Devin Miller, Marshal Ray, Shutterbug Photo Mall Cover Photo Devin Miller Additional Images Provided by Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green Technical College, Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra, DLR Group, Greenville Regional Hospital, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Junior Achievement, Logan County , Topura America Fastener Lead Design Matt Price GIS Specialist Kim Hanks Web Site Creation & Support Josh Chandler Director of Media Purchasing Diana Vaughn Director of Business Development George Prudhomme

Director of Client Relations Jerry Ross Director of Outside Sales Debbie Moss Director of Inside Sales Nancy Odom Marketing Specialist Shawna Moyers Business Development Manager Bonnie Ebers Marketing Consultant Steve Graff Customer Service Director Kathy Risley Director of Ad Development Kacey Wolters Ad Research Mary Kopshever, Milly Mason, Amy Schwartzkopf Ad Traffic Carol Smith Ad Design Josh Mueller, Kacey Wolters Administrative Support Kathy Hagene, Carol Smith Account Support Terri Ahner, Tricia Cannedy, Meredith Moyers Human Resources Assistant Teresa Craig Mailroom Technician Melinda Bowlin Publishing Systems Specialist Christopher Miller Chairman and Founder Craig Williams Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Harsy

This book is published by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce with CommunityLink, a publishing service of Craig Williams Creative, Inc. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Tonya L. Matthews – Vice President, Chamber Operations Jessica Thompson – Communications Director 710 College St., P.O. Box 51, Bowling Green, KY 42102 Phone (270) 781-3200, Fax (270) 843-0458 U.S. Toll Free (866) 330-2422 www.bgchamber.com 4742 Holts Prairie Road, P.O. Box 306, Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone (800) 455-5600 Fax (866) 381-9759 www.communitylink.com © 2009 Craig Williams Creative, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www.bgchamber.com 5

south central

kentucky

A Life-Changing Experience

By Tim Hastings

It has often been said that “change is the only constant.” Adaptability is essential for growth and success in a 21st-century world. South Central Kentucky is a region that has always embraced the challenge of change. Today, a vibrant partnership of the region’s communities and counties ensures South Central Kentucky’s continued growth and prosperity. National Geographic Adventure magazine has described Bowling Green, the center of the region, as a place that “could inspire a complete and total life change.” Indeed, the tools are in place here for new residents and businesses to join, and add to, an already thriving region. Some of the advantages of Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky include: • A cost of living that is less than the national average. • Housing costs that are 20.6 percent lower than the national average. • A location on I-65 within 600 miles of almost half the U.S. population. • The lowest cost of doing business in the eastern half of the United States, and the seventh-lowest overall business cost in the country. • A nationally recognized university, Western Kentucky University, providing opportunities for higher education and workforce development. • A gross domestic product that is 6.4 percent higher than the national average. • Award-winning public school districts, as well as a variety of private school choices. • A progressive and welcoming business environment, with local economic development partners who work together to aggressively recruit new business. • A beautiful location in the rolling hills of the Green River Valley, offering endless opportunities in the great outdoors.

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A community, however, is only as good as its people, and South Central Kentucky’s people are its greatest strength. For Carl Chaney, named Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Small Business Person of the Year for successfully converting his fifth-generation family dairy farm into a popular tourist attraction, the relationships he’s developed are the greatest part of living and working in South Central Kentucky. “My wife and I have had to work longer hours since starting this business,” Chaney said. “But we both agree that getting to know the great people of this area is the best part of our life.”

KE N TU C KY Tompkinsville TE NN ES SE E

National Geographic Adventure magazine has described Bowling Green, the center of the region, as a place that “could inspire a complete and total life change.”

Getting to know the great people of this area is the best part of our life. — Carl Chaney, Chaney’s Dairy Farm www.bgchamber.com 7

We continue to be nationally recognized because Bowling Green is a great place to live, work, and play.

Photo courtesy of Shutterbug Photo Mall

CHAIRMAN’S

Comments

I am honored to serve as the 2009 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, which is nationally recognized as one of the top three chambers of our size in the nation for excellence by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. I have a strong belief in our community and see my position as an opportunity to take an active role in the growth and success of Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. What eases my job is the well-established strength of our community. We continue to be nationally recognized because Bowling Green is a great place to live, work, and play. Here are just a few of those rankings: National Geographic Adventure honored us as one of the best places to live and play in 2007; Site Selection Magazine ranked us sixth in the nation for communities of our size for industry location and expansion projects in 2007; and Forbes Magazine ranked us as 12th out of 179 small cities named the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” We’re also extremely proud of our award-winning school systems — from our city and county districts, to our private schools, to our community and technical colleges and our university. A comprehensive list of all rankings our community has received would fill many pages of this magazine, but here are a few more reasons why our community is successful. Our economy remains strong, as we’re ranked 32nd among 363 metropolitan statistical areas in terms of real gross metro product growth rates by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. At 3.7 percent as of mid-2008, our GMP is double the average rate of MSAs and the national gross domestic product rate. And finally, as of June 2008, our employment rate grew 1.8 percent, for which we are ranked 33rd in the nation. But national rankings and high growth rates aren’t all that make Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky a great place. Our strong sense of community and our progressive mindset have set us on the path to make us even better than we are today. From the downtown revitalization plans, which include a professional baseball team and world-class baseball stadium, along with an impressive performing arts center and our already completed Circus Square Park; to our outstanding educational institutions that span from prekindergarten to graduate degrees at Western Kentucky University; to our commitment to regional economic development, an effort that is enhanced by the Chamber’s new menu of services program, we are a thriving community that impacts the futures of all who live here. For these reasons and many more, Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky are not just places for success for industries and businesses, but also for those seeking excellent educational, cultural, and professional opportunities, and for those who choose to raise their families here. The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of the successes here, and we welcome you to join us.

Todd Davis 2009 Chairman of the Board of Directors Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce 8 Bowling Green, Kentucky 2009 EDITION

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South Central Kentucky Realizes Strength in Numbers

Bowling Green Area Chamber

GOES REGIONAL By Jennifer Bull

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce 710 College Street P.O. Box 51 Bowling Green, KY 42102 Phone 270-781-3200 Toll Free 866-330-2422 Fax 270-843-0458 www.bgchamber.com 10 Bowling Green, Kentucky 2009 EDITION

The South Central Kentucky partnership has become the envy of the entire Commonwealth. — Warren County Judge Executive Michael Buchanon

With the development of a regional marketing plan, launched in 2004, the Bowling Green Area Chamber now serves nine counties. Through this regional partnership, the Chamber can now attract more site selectors and developers with the ability to meet multiple, varying site requirements. The expanded service area blends the urban benefits of Bowling Green, like infrastructure, education, and technology, with the space, large workforce, and appeal of the rural areas and smaller communities of neighboring counties. “The idea behind the regional plan is that we are a much stronger economic development force if we are able to market more than one county,” said Jessica Thompson, communications director for the Chamber. The Kentucky Transpark, an illustration of this expanded focus, is a regional commerce and business park north of Bowling Green in Warren County. Currently in Phase 1, 900 of its 1,200 acres have been developed so far. Supported by a partnership of more than 20 county and municipal governments, the Transpark capitalizes on the region’s multiple strengths, including location, available space, technological infrastructure, transportation, and education. The Transpark’s benefits are also reaching the entire region, including new jobs, increased sales tax revenues, and the attraction of new service businesses. The Chamber continues to plan new services for South Central Kentucky, having launched in July 2008 an á la carte menu of economic development services for their partner counties. Since the different counties have different needs, the Chamber has hired a director of regional development, Miller Slaughter, to guide the counties in choosing what services best fit their particular needs. At a news conference announcing this menu of services program, Warren County Judge Executive Michael Buchanon said, “Our neighbors are a part of our success. The South Central Kentucky partnership has become the envy of the entire Commonwealth. This partnership is a success because we recognize that job growth in Bowling Green spins off to job growth in our neighbors’ communities.” Edmonson County Judge Executive N.E. Reed agreed. “This is a great opportunity for the counties of South Central Kentucky. We consider this to be the number one place in the state for industry. What our great working relationship with our partnership has offered us is the opportunity to have professional representation at a cost that smaller counties can afford.” Judge Reed continued, “If we can’t locate a business in Edmonson County, we’re working with all the other counties and cities to find a home for that business in South Central Kentucky.”

Chamber ACCOMPLISHMENTS 07-08 The Chamber enjoyed a successful past year and is building on those successes to make 2009 even better. Those accomplishments include:

• The American Chamber of Commerce Executives named the Chamber one of the top three chambers in the nation in the $500,000 to $1 million dues category.

• The Chamber relocated to a state-of-the-art, $4 million headquarters. The grand opening event was later recognized as “Outstanding Special Event of the Year” by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.

• Since January 1, 2007, the Chamber participated in 21 new and expanded industries announcements for South

Central Kentucky over the course of 22 months. These announcements resulted in the creation of more than 2,500 new jobs and an investment of more than $100 million in the region. • The Chamber conducted a year-round recruitment campaign, along with staff efforts, to reach a goal of 170 new partners. They exceeded that goal with 182 new partners recruited and finished the year with a retention rate of 84 percent, which is above the national average. • The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives presented the Chamber with the KCCE Excellence Award for Outstanding Membership Retention in 2008. • In 2008, the Chamber received five awards for its promotional materials, including awards from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives, and the Southern Economic Development Council.

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By Carol Cummings

The long-awaited Circus Square was completed and enjoyed a grand opening in June 2008.

DOWNTOWN REDEVLOPMENT Time’s Not Standing Still in Historic Downtown Bowling Green

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) is leading the charge to maintain and enhance the growth and revitalization of this important part of the community. The DRA’s 2002 Master Plan saw completion of several major projects in 2008, as well as the kick-off of even more. According to Cheryl Blaine, executive director of the DRA, downtown revitalization is critical to the effort of attracting new development and employers to Bowling Green. “Corporations are looking for quality of life and atmosphere, and a community’s downtown is one of the first places they look,” she explained. “The downtown redevelopment promotes a great community atmosphere as we create a wonderful place to play, eat, work, and live.” Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker agrees. “It is thrilling that the City of Bowling Green will be able to see a significant revitalization of the downtown area in just a few years,” she said. “It will totally change the complexion of the downtown and enhance its historic elements.”

2007–2008 Highlights

It is thrilling that the City of Bowling Green will be able to see a significant revitalization of the downtown area in just a few years. — Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker

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• The long-awaited Circus Square was completed and enjoyed a grand opening in June 2008. Circus Square features a festival ground and park with a kid-friendly central fountain, an area that can be converted to a stage for concerts and events. Devin Miller, photographer for CommunityLink, caught the excitement of the grand opening on camera. “I saw more than a hundred kids playing in the fountain with their parents watching. Every few minutes a car would come up and a family would come out, up until around 9 p.m. My reaction after three days is if the city found out how much people loved the park, they might charge admission!” • In 2008, the DRA also began the renovation of 601 State Street, a large historic building located on Circus Square. The facility will eventually house the offices of the DRA and the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and it will include leased mixeduse development. • A minor league baseball facility broke ground in the spring of 2008. It’s scheduled to host its first game in the spring of 2009. • A performing arts center is scheduled to break ground in the spring of 2009. • Further development in and around Circus Square over the next five years will include a hotel, parking garage, mixed-use development, residential areas, and townhomes.

Rendering provided by DLR Group

Bowling Green Minor League Ballpark: The new ballpark has been designed with 4,000 fixed seats in the bowl, 10 suites, and a large party deck on the suite level that holds approximately 100 fans. Some of the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature design elements are a private club for 170 patrons located directly behind home plate and a 360 degree walk-around of the field. The ballpark was designed by DLR Group (www.dlrgroup.com).

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Top SpotforeRetirees By Carol Cummings

Bowling Green is receiving national recognition as a hot spot for retirees to shop, dine, live, work, and play. In fact, Warren Bland, professor of geography at California State University and author of Retire in Style: 60 Outstanding Places Across the USA and Canada, has officially listed the community as one of the “Top 10 Value Towns for Retirees.” In ranking Bowling Green, Bland considered 12 important criteria: landscape, climate, quality of life, cost of living, transportation, retail services, healthcare, community services, cultural activities, recreational activities, work/volunteer activities, and crime rate. “Bowling Green’s favorable ranking is due to its low cost of living and many other positive attributes,” Bland explained. “It is a relatively safe community that has a university, which is very significant in terms of adding cultural opportunities one wouldn’t normally encounter in a small community. Bowling Green ranks highly because it has a combination of positive amenities that are available much more cheaply than in other locations. If you are looking for a small-town feeling with many extras, then Bowling Green could be the perfect place for you.”

Bowling Green Featured on Several “Best Places” Lists otHer notABle notiCes

• CNN ranked Bowling Green as the best place in Kentucky to retire (2006). • John Howells included Bowling Green in the 2006 edition of his book Where to Retire: America’s Best and Most Affordable Places. Howells says of Bowling Green, “[it’s] a delightful little city .... a regional hub for retail shopping and medical services .... Bowling Green is a fine example of a larger Kentucky town, [but] it’s not big enough to suffer from big-city problems.” • Expansion Management has ranked Bowling Green as a “4 Star Quality of Life Metro” (2006 and 2007). • National Geographic Adventure magazine listed Bowling Green as a “Best Place to Live and Play” (2007). • Forbes ranked Bowling Green No. 12 out of 179 cities in its “Best Small Places for Business and Careers” (2008).

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Service SPOTLIGHTS By Carol Cummings

American Red Cross Brings “Vettetastic” Event to Bowling Green The South Central Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross has discovered an exciting new way to bring the Corvette to South Central Kentucky. Vettetastic, a public art project, is a new biannual fundraising event in which sponsors work with artists of their choice to decorate, paint, and adorn a 1:2:8 fiberglass scale model of a Corvette. The first event, with exhibits displayed in the summer of 2008, featured 12 ’57 Corvettes, along with a myriad of special activities, including the publishing of a coffee table book, treasure hunts, self-guided road course tour maps, a ’50s preview party, people’s choice awards, and more. The completed cars will be sold in a special event auction. In 2009, the Red Cross will begin selling the unfinished models of the ’63 split window coupe. Artists will design the new models, which will be displayed in 2010. Proceeds from Vettetastic will be used to support the Red Cross mission of providing relief to victims of disaster and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Funds will also support programs like Armed Forces Emergency Services, Health and Safety Education, Disaster Services, Youth Disaster Response, and International Services.

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LINDA B. THOMAS Attorney at Law Excellence in Legal Service to Business Hartland Place Suite A-1 Bowling Green, KY 42103

Tel: 270-842-8737 Fax: 270-842-8739 Email: linda@smartcounsel.biz

Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society Receives National Recognition from ZooToo Users The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society celebrated a notable achievement in 2008, as they sailed to a top 20 finish in the nationwide ZooToo competition. ZooToo, a national Web site that allows pet owners to share their thoughts about pet products and services and connect with other pet owners, was founded by Richard Thompson, retired CEO of Meow Mix, after a massive pet food recall in 2007. The ZooToo competition was open to all pet shelters across the United States. Visitors to www.zootoo.com determined the top 20 shelters through a nominating and voting process, and representatives from ZooToo visited the top 20 facilities to determine the one most worthy of a $1 million makeover. In recognition of its 14th place finish, the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society received $6,000, along with a $10,000 facility sign. www.bgchamber.com 15

Sustainable Communities

Going GREEN in Bowling Green By Carol Cummings

In Bowling Green, city government and area businesses are concerned about protecting the environment and are taking a proactive approach that extends even to the community’s youngest citizens. According to Kim Lancaster of the City of Bowling Green, public education on protecting the environment begins at an early age. As part of the “Keep It Clean Bowling Green” initiative, the city goes into the school systems to educate students and encourage them to prevent litter pollution, engage in recycling, and improve the county’s water quality. This public outreach is just one of the ways Bowling Green is meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mandate to develop programs that minimize the effects of nonpoint source pollution, which includes waste from parking lots, roads and rooftops, residential areas, construction sites, farms, and septic systems. An informed community leads to an involved community, and many area businesses are also taking up the challenge to protect our environment. Mike Littlefield of SCA Personal Care says his company is ranked as the second greenest company in the world by EIRIS (Ethical Investment Research Services), the leading global provider of independent research into social, environmental, and ethical practices of companies. “Some factors contributing to SCA’s high ranking included FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified forests and paper, the high proportion of recycled fiber utilized in production, clear policies on avoiding illegal logging, and the replacement of oil and coal with carbon-neutral fuels,” Littlefield explained. 16 Bowling Green, Kentucky 2009 EDITION

At the local level, Littlefield says SCA is working hard to control and manage safety and environmental hazards. In addition, the company has implemented a recycling program that has become the model for other personal hygiene sites. “In 2007, the program successfully diverted more than 2,500 tons of waste materials from entering local landfills and generated more than $465,000 in revenue for the organization,” Littlefield said. “We also work with raw material suppliers and vendors to ensure certain hazardous materials and chemicals are precluded from Bowling Green operations to protect our consumers, as well as our team members inside the plant.” Kelly Wiseman of Liberty said their business is the area’s first certified green printer. Liberty was certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) at the beginning of 2008 and was certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) a few months later.

“These certifications mark the beginning of Liberty’s efforts to do our part in sustaining the environment,” stated Wiseman. “Doing our part means undergoing a culture shift.” FSC is an international organization whose mission is to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. The SFI program certifies companies based on a comprehensive system of principles, objectives, and performance measures that were developed by professional foresters, conservationists, and scientists. “We specifically sought to achieve FSC/ SFI Chain of Custody certification because we view it as our responsibility as a market leader to not only support the practice of responsible forestry, but to provide our customers with access to paper that is verified as environmentally conscious,” said Wiseman. “We take the responsibility to offer our clients environmentally friendly print options seriously. Doing our part gives our customers an opportunity to do their part in taking care of our environment.” Besides having an extensive recycling program, Western Kentucky University intends to take the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in environmentally friendly or “green” design for the construction of a new building for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Site work is under way at Normal Drive and Regents Avenue for a new building that will replace Tate Page Hall. Construction began in the fall of 2008, and the building has a targeted completion date of December 2010. This facility will be one of the first at a public university in Kentucky to strive for LEED certification, a rating system that measures sustainable design features.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is making an effort to recognize its partners who are taking cost-saving steps toward sustainability in its Chamber Green Scene. Businesses can submit articles to be included in the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly electronic newsletter and on the Chamber Blog. For more information, call 270-781-3200. Chamber partners* who have already been recognized in the Chamber Green Scene are â&#x20AC;˘ Inkjet Express: Recycling ink jet cartridges â&#x20AC;˘ Bowling Green Municipal Utilities: Offering energy efficiency kits and partnering with local nurseries â&#x20AC;˘ Service One Credit Union: Purchasing the lumber from the historic Pooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill for re-use in its â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? addition to its Campbell lane facility â&#x20AC;˘ Warren County Public Schools: Creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;energy teamsâ&#x20AC;? of students to educate others and encourage involvement â&#x20AC;˘ Executive Public Relations: Launching a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trees for T-Shirtsâ&#x20AC;? campaign, planting a tree for the campaign and offering an organic t-shirt line â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee News: Using soy-based ink on 30 percent post-consumer recycled paper â&#x20AC;˘ Proforma Cornerstone Concepts, LLC: Providing environmentally responsible promotional products â&#x20AC;˘ Material Handling, Inc.: Helping customers reduce costs by offering electric forklifts * As of July 2008.

The City-County Planning Commission of Warren County has extensive plans for greenways. When the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first project is completed, there will be a fourmile trail, originating in downtown Bowling Green and connecting four parks, two elementary schools, and one shopping center.

As part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep It Clean Bowling Greenâ&#x20AC;? initiative, the city goes into the school systems to educate students and encourage them to prevent litter pollution, engage in recycling, and improve the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water quality.

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By the Numbers 1 Adding Up the Benefits of South Central Kentucky *As of July 2008

Barren County’s spot, among 2,000 U.S. rural counties, on Progressive Farmer’s 2007 ranking of the best rural counties to live in.

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Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce ranked one of the nation’s Top 3 Chambers among Chambers of its size by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce’s size ranking among Kentucky’s 64 chambers of commerce.

Bowling Green is ranked in the top 4 percent of Kentucky communities for racial diversity.

Site Selection Magazine’s 2008 ranking of Bowling Green for industry location, and expansion, in cities of its size.

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Bowling Green is ranked in the top 4 percent of Kentucky communities for the number of residents who walk or bike to work.

Forbes Magazine’s ranking of Bowling Green on its list of best small places in the United States for business and careers.

Number of industries announcing new or expanded ventures in South Central Kentucky between 2006–2008.

Number of languages spoken in the Bowling Green School District.

Bowling Green Metropolitan Statistical Area’s ranking out of 363 MSAs total in terms of real GMP — 2.8 percent change in 2008.

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Number of colleges or universities located within 60 miles of Bowling Green, including Western Kentucky University, located in Bowling Green.

Number of Bowling Green city blocks being revitalized as part of DRA’s 2002 Master Plan.

Bowling Green’s rank, among 393 communities, on Inc.com’s 2007 Boomtown Rankings list.

130

60+

Number of partners in the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce President’s Club, supporting economic development at significant levels.

Number of species of birds, reptiles, and mammals documented in the Lost River Cave and Valley.

1,388

895

Number of acres of public land administered by the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department for recreational use.

Number of Chamber partners as of June 2008.

$43,958 49,296 54,244

Median household income for Warren County and its county seat, Bowling Green.

Bowling Green’s population as of the 2000 census.

254,790

Bowling Green’s estimated population, 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau).

Number in South Central Kentucky’s regional workforce.

460,000

$100 MILLION+

Number of referrals to Chamber partners the Bowling Green Area Chamber makes each year.

Amount new and expanding industries have invested in the region from January 2007 to July 1, 2008.

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SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY’S

JUDGE EXECUTIVES By Jennifer Bull

Strong Believers in the Region’s Promise

Hon. Michael Buchanon, Warren County: “We help stimulate economic development growth, which helps to provide our local economy with great business. We make the short list more often because of our regional economic development efforts.” The county judge executives of South Central Kentucky have various characteristics in common, including an abiding love of their home county and their strong belief in the great quality of life to be found in the region. Helping move their communities forward, many of the county judge executives have far-reaching goals for growth and development. The judge executive acts as the presiding officer and member of the Fiscal Court and serves as the county’s executive and administrative official.

Hon. Bobby Young, Allen County “We continue to work on beautifying this county. We’re also working on infrastructure to make it more accessible. I believe Allen County is one of the best places in the world.”

Hon. Davie Greer, Barren County “My main goal is to make sure that land use planning is in place for Barren County. I’ve been a judge for six years, and I have nothing but positive things to say about our county. We have a wonderful quality of life here.”

Hon. David Fields, Butler County “Our biggest goal is trying to get some industry back in. We’re 25 miles north of Bowling Green. You could have the best of both worlds. You could live out in the country and in 15–20 minutes, you’re in a major city. We have some really good people in Butler County. “Why would a regional partnership be beneficial to all counties? Because the money earned in Butler County will be spent in 20 Bowling Green, Kentucky 2009 EDITION

Bowling Green and vice versa. All the people involved in economic development are great people working to bring in new business and retain our existing businesses.”

Hon. N.E. Reed, Edmonson County “I’m serving my 15th year as judge. I love my work, and I have definitive goals. One of these goals is to make us as friendly and competitive with other regions or states and to try to afford our citizens the best opportunity to excel in their business or profession. “Our regional development efforts have been successful because of the relationships among all our elected officials — judges and mayors. This has been very important in promoting our regional accomplishments and has been noted statewide.”

Hon. Logan Chick, Logan County “I’ve enjoyed my work, and I’d like to serve one more term as judge. I’m really proud of our county’s accomplishments, such as the new convention center, and the natural beauty of the area, such as the watershed lakes. “We’ve been very active in industrial development already, and we feel that, with working with Warren County and the other counties, we can take our resources and make a joint effort to benefit all involved.”

Bowling Green is now one of only 40 cities in the United States where both the police and fire departments are accredited.

Hon. Greg Wilson, Metcalfe County

“Metcalfe County continues to be a strong supporter of economic development here and throughout the region. We work hard to make our county an appealing place to live, work, and play.”

Hon. Wilbur Graves, Monroe County “Monroe County is known as the pearl of the Cumberland foothills. With this in mind, as I start on my second term, my goal is to develop riverfront property to attract tourism.”

Mayor Elaine Walker, Bowling Green “It’s no surprise to me that Bowling Green has been nationally recognized for its business and career opportunities. The atmosphere here is one of success, backed by a strong work ethic and supportive community. The workforce is strong, even more so because of the many new and expanding industry announcements we’ve had in the last year.” www.bgchamber.com 21

Utility Company Employees Boost Area Nonprofits The utilities companies throughout Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky are not only committed to excellent service and products, but also to being a part of the community by giving back and making a difference.

Atmos Energy

By Tim Hastings

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Atmos Energy Corporation employees are often seen cooking for not-for-profit organizations’ fundraising events in South Central Kentucky. “We have a cooking trailer, which is well-known in the area,” said Atmos Regional Vice President Bill Greer. “We send the trailer out to grill meals for groups such as Junior Achievement, the Soapbox Derby, and for Western Kentucky University athletic events.” Atmos also matches employee donations to the United Way. Greer is a past recipient of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award. He said his family is a major reason he does volunteer work. “Bowling Green is a wonderful place,” Greer said. “My family has benefited so much through our school system, Special Olympics, and the arts. The community has given our family so much; it’s only right that we would do our part to help make the community even stronger.”

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) employees hold work site events to raise funds for volunteer organizations. “We may have a breakfast, a luncheon, or raffle in the employee lounge,” said BGMU Manager of Business Development and Marketing Miles McDaniel. BGMU employees also serve on several charitable boards, including Boys and Girls Club, Junior Achievement, and The Dream Factory.

Warren County Water District The Warren County Water District’s community services are focused on students. “Employees speak voluntarily in school classrooms and prepare lesson plans on such topics as water contamination prevention and water conservation,” said Alan Vilines, the district’s general manager.

The water district also presents a $4,000 scholarship each year to a high school graduate from Warren County planning to study in a field related to water management, such as biology, engineering, or health.

Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation The Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (RECC) offers customers a quick and easy way to help protect the environment. The Green Power Switch program allows Warren RECC customers to pay a little extra each month on their electric bill to help produce more electricity through renewable energy sources such as wind, solar power, and methane gas. A complete list of regional utility companies, with contact information, can be found at http://southcentralky.com/utilities/.

Our nursing center provides a full range of medical services to treat the residents who live with us and the patients who come to us for short-term, episodic medical or rehabilitative care. We invite you to visit and see for yourself the face of quality care.

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Kentucky Transpark By Tim Hastings

Auto Industry Leaders Praise Bowling Green Benefits Strategic location and a large labor pool convinced a new player in South Central Kentucky manufacturing to build a plant in the Kentucky Transpark, a state-of-the-art, high-tech commerce and business park located north of Bowling Green, approximately one mile from I-65. “I was told that this location will be a core logistic area in the state of Kentucky,” said Hiroshi Senga, president of American Howa Kentucky, Inc. “My understanding is that the Transpark was designed with the intention of bringing multiple new companies into the Bowling Green/ Warren County area, both automotive and related industries. With the Transpark being between two nearby I-65 access points, this will help us reduce future logistical costs.” The automotive sun shade and dash insulator producer said the company’s location in the Transpark also lets him recruit skilled labor from the large workforce in Warren County and surrounding areas. American Howa Kentucky, Inc., announced a multimillion-dollar expansion just five months after its grand opening in March 2008. A consultant and former vice president of Cannon Automotive Solutions, Inc., said similar benefits convinced his company to build their first industry in the region at the Kentucky Transpark. “We were looking for a site that would position us to better serve a growing customer base along the I-65 manufacturing corridor,” Cannon Consultant Ron Truant said. “Bowling Green is geographically well-positioned within easy access to our customers.” The city’s commitment to worker training was also attractive. “The City of Bowling Green is committed to training and development of the workforce,” Truant said. “We found them to be very well organized and focused on securing new investment. They presented a ‘can do attitude.’ The plant launched on schedule and is now ramping up production.” 24 Bowling Green, Kentucky 2009 EDITION

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The City of Bowling Green is committed to training and development of the workforce. We found them to be very well organized and focused on securing new investment. They presented a ‘can do attitude.’ — Ron Truant, Consultant, Cannon Automotive Solutions, Inc.

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Kentucky Transpark: Central for Business. Southern for Living. Campus-style environment on 900+/â&#x20AC;&#x201C; acres Heavy and light industrial/business and commercial Borders U.S. 31W and U.S. 68/80 Backdoor access to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation network Fiber-optic connectivity High-speed broadband and wireless capabilities On-site technical training, including Bowling Green Technical College Transpark Campus, Warren County Area Technology Center, Bowling Green City Schools Training Center, and the future Green River Regional Education Cooperative facility Exceeds state and federal environmental standards

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ICC Locations By Tim Hastings

Business Booms at Innovation and Commercialization Center

Business is booming at the Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC) in Bowling Green. “We’ve created an environment designed to support national and international knowledge-based companies,” said ICC Director Buddy Steen. “This environment facilitates the creation, growth, recruitment, and retention of these types of companies.” The ICC is part of Western Kentucky University’s Center for Research and Development, which Steen also heads. The Commercialization Center offers its tenants “plug and play,” state-of-the-art facilities with fiber-optic Internet connectivity. “By design, if you locate your company in our facility, the world is flat,” Steen says. Currently the ICC is host to 20 expanding knowledge-based companies and three WKU Applied Research Laboratories in its 300,000-square-foot facility. HeathCo Corporation, which already markets its specialty electric products in 10,000 retail stores worldwide, is one of ICC’s newest tenants. HeathCo President Keith Springs said proximity to Western Kentucky University perfectly positions the company to continue to grow through product innovation. Two Chinese companies, Kenmold Co., Ltd., and Beijing Greenleading Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd., are also moving into the ICC. Steen predicts great success for them. “The Center is committed to working as a business accelerator to advance their network and build their connections in this region,” Steen said. In just three years of operation, the ICC has had two spectacular graduates from the Business Accelerator program: Wind Energy Corporation and Blue Pharmaceuticals. Both companies started at the Center and grew so quickly that they were forced to expand their facilities into vacant manufacturing plants in the region.

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Call Centers Come to The People Are the Draw South Central Kentucky

By Tim Hastings

Business and industry leaders agree: South Central Kentucky is the perfect choice for them because of the quality of the region’s workforce. That’s why N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc., decided to locate in Bowling Green in 2008, and it’s why both N.E.W. and Perot Systems announced expansions that same year! In May 2008, N.E.W. announced that it would bring a unique work-at-home opportunity to South Central Kentucky, seeking out customer care representatives for one of N.E.W.’s largest clients, DIRECTV. The region was so receptive to N.E.W.’s program

that the Virginia-based company launched a second group of company-paid training classes in October, adding another 160 jobs to the region and bringing the total number of N.E.W. jobs to 320 by May 2009. “The caliber of the candidates and the tremendous support and enthusiasm we have received from the community have been the deciding factors in expanding the Bowling Green work-at-home training site,” said Ray Zukowski, N.E.W.’s senior vice president of customer experience. Having been at the Western Kentucky University Center for Research and Development for more than five years, Perot Systems understands the value of doing business in South Central Kentucky. In the fall of 2008, Perot Systems added

technology service desk operations to its facility, hiring an additional 90 associates to assist with technology services and service desk functions. “We have been very impressed by the skill and professional expertise of job candidates in the area,” said Lynda Gera, service desk manager of the company’s new Technology Infrastructure Solutions team in Bowling Green. In addition to N.E.W. and Perot Systems, two call center enterprises have found homes in South Central Kentucky. TeleServices Direct opened a call center in Bowling Green in 2007 and currently employs 150 full-time and 50 part-time workers in Bowling Green. Sitel opened a call center in Glasgow in 2008 and expects to employ 581 South Central Kentucky residents when fully operational.

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SEE MORE EXPANSION

We are noted in our industry for superior quality products, and we have the skilled workforce here to produce them. — Chris Gentry, Consultant, Financial Ofﬁcer, Halton

Central Location and Efﬁ cient Workforce Are Fostering Prosperity Two corporations making substantial expansions to their operations in South Central Kentucky in 2007 cited workforce and location as the catalysts. LORD Corporation Director of Industrial Manufacturing Steve Pattison said the company chose to expand in the area due in part to the willingness of the workforce to improve efficiency. “Over a couple of years and a series of blitzes of concentrated activity, the plant reduced the number of machine operators needed to produce one part for an office chair from four operators to one,” Pattison said. “This was an example of the type of continuous improvement that goes on among the workforce in Bowling Green.” The company is in the midst of a $2.2 million expansion and has hired 20 new full time workers since 2007. Halton Financial Officer Chris Gentry cited the availability of a skilled workforce and the region’s central location as reasons the company expanded its operations. Halton recently doubled its plant size and created approximately 60 new full-time jobs.

“We are noted in our industry for superior quality products, and we have the skilled workforce here to produce them,” Gentry said. “We are centrally located near major highways, making it easy to distribute our products throughout the Americas.” Other firms recently expanding their South Central Kentucky operations include: • DESA Heating Products, LLC, brought hundreds of jobs back to Bowling Green from China. DESA also announced the move of its Power Tools Division manufacturing and distribution operations to Bowling Green, adding another 100+ jobs. • Berry Plastics invested more than $10.4 million and created 26 new jobs in Bowling Green. • Morgantown Manufacturing invested more than $750,000 and created 50 new jobs in Morgantown. • Transtek Recycling invested $3.7 million and created 50 new jobs in Morgantown. • Whayne Supply Company broke ground for their new 65,000-square-foot branch office in Bowling Green in December 2007.

The company plans for an additional 15 employees to be housed at this new facility, raising the personnel count to 60 total employees. • American Howa Kentucky, Inc., announced an expansion valued at more than $12 million for their Kentucky Transpark facility and will create an additional 24 new jobs. • Perot Systems added up to 90 new jobs to its current Bowling Green facility for its technical service desk operations. • N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc., added an additional 160 jobs to its work-athome program, growing the company’s local workforce to 320 by May 2009.

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Site Selection Boosts Bowling Green

TOPURA AMERICA FASTENER, INC.

By Tim Hastings

6th in the Nation The March 2008 edition of Site Selection magazine ranked Bowling Green as sixth in the nation for industry location and expansion projects in cities with populations between 50,000 and 200,000. Site Selection is the premier magazine for site selectors and economic development professionals. The magazine gave Bowling Green the ranking because of the nine projects completed in the city in one year that involved a capital investment of $1 million or more.

TAF, located in Bowling Green and headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, is a global leader in the fastener industry, with a primary focus on the automotive market. A contributing factor to TAF’s rapid growth is their central location in relation to several of their major automotive customers. They are committed to excelling above customers’ expectations and to providing a positive working environment for employees.

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Engineering By Tim Hastings

Entrepreneurs

Tech Developers and New WKU Program

Boost White Collar Workforce

Home-grown entrepreneurs and Western Kentucky University’s recently accredited program granting the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree are helping create white collar jobs in South Central Kentucky. White collar jobs are developed at the university’s Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC) in Bowling Green. Hitcents, a youthful ICC occupant, employs 25 computer programmers, seven graphic designers, an accountant, a bookkeeper, and other professionals. Twin brothers Chris and Clinton Mills founded the technology company in 1999 in Bowling Green before graduating high school. Inc. magazine named Hitcents one of the 500 fastestgrowing privately owned companies in the United States in 2007. The relationship between ICC companies and WKU is mutually beneficial: ICC companies count on WKU for support and a skilled workforce, while WKU engineering students get a chance to hone their skills at ICC companies. “We try to match up our students with the companies in the center,” said WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering Dean Blaine Ferrell. “You’ve got to have an engineer if you want to create a new product.” WKU, which gives its engineering degree jointly with the Universities of Kentucky and Louisville, also offers engineering students a minor in business to help them become entrepreneurs. However, even working for someone else is typically more lucrative for WKU engineering grads than it is for engineers with other degrees. “We had one graduate earn a starting salary $12,000 higher per year than engineers with non-accredited degrees,” Ferrell said.

1999: Chris and Clinton Mills create Hitcents. 2002: Hitcents has its ribbon cutting as the first

company to renovate space in Western Kentucky University’s Center for Research and Development.

2003: Bowling Green-based Houchens Industries, a

$2 billion corporation and the largest ESOP in the world, acquires Hitcents, bringing a technology firm into their family of companies.

2005: Hitcents has 21 employees and 5,500 square feet of office space.

2007 August: Hitcents is listed 191st among the

500 fastest-growing companies by Inc. magazine. The Mills brothers are also named fifth among the top CEOs under 30 years old by Inc.

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International

Insourcing By Jennifer Bull

Two Chinese Companies Choose Bowling Green for Their U.S. Operations

Bowling Green has not only proven to be an attractive location for new and relocating U.S. companies, but has also attracted attention internationally. Two Chinese companies, Greenleading and Kenmold, have chosen Bowling Green for their U.S. locations. No other city in Kentucky can boast of hosting businesses from China, which is a testament to the attractiveness of the Bowling Green community. With the community, the university, and the Chamber of Commerce all working together to provide companies with what they need to succeed, it’s no surprise that foreign companies are now drawn to the area. Beijing-based Greenleading Energy Technology Development Co. Ltd. is a large-scale producer of heat transfer equipment, including plate heat exchangers, valve products, and air coolers. Greenleading was drawn to the area by the proximity of Western Kentucky University’s Center for Research and Development and chose to place their initial U.S. headquarters and sales office in the Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC).

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Starting with 10 employees, Greenleading expects future growth. Greenleading is a supplier of OEM products in China and is a distribution supplier in the Asia-Pacific area, as well as being a top supplier in Denmark, Finland, and Germany. Committed to being the leader in environmentally sound heating technologies, Greenleading is poised for success in an increasingly green-conscious world. Kenmold Co. Ltd. is a steel and plastic mold tooling, molding, and total solution service company. Choosing Bowling Green as the new location for its U.S. sales and marketing office, Kenmold will also locate in the ICC at Western Kentucky University’s Center for Research and Development. The goal is that the ICC will help the company accelerate its business in the United States, as companies increasingly choose to outsource their mold manufacturing and new product development focuses. Indeed, Kenmold already has clients in South Central Kentucky, including SpanTech, located in Glasgow. Additionally, Dynastrosi Laboratories, also located in the ICC, plans to use Kenmold as a supplier.

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Strengthening Skills By Tim Hastings

Strategic Business Alliance

Chamber Helps Employers, Workforce, and Students Master the Ways of the Working World

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce helps business leaders identify their weaknesses, assists in manufacturing surveys, and conducts work ethic education to help the region’s workers achieve their goals.

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The Chamber’s Strategic Business Alliance facilitates training on various business topics for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Membership is available free of charge to Chamber partners. Among its many educational programs, the Alliance trains entrepreneurs to improve business presentation skills, human resources, information on taxes, networking, and marketing. “They were timid at first,” Charles M. Moore Insurance Agency Account Executive Tim Goss said of two business owners who attended the training. “After they had practiced describing their business to several people, they were doing well.”

KAM Survey The Chamber sponsors the comprehensive Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) survey, which provides employers with details about operations and benefits in related businesses in their region, such as number of employees, hours worked, number of shifts, bonuses, insurance coverage, annual salaries by industry, investment plans offered, and more. Human resources directors say the annual wage and benefits survey helps them provide equitably and competitively for their employees. “We can compare our own policies and procedures to the results of this survey,” said Devin Harper, human resource leader for Logan Aluminum Inc. “This will assist us all in improving the workplace environment.”

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Work Ethic Seal Program The Chamber collaborates with Junior Achievement to emphasize the importance of a good work ethic to high school seniors in seven counties. Specifically, the program focuses on fostering a quality frequently forgotten in career preparation: personal responsibility. Earning the Work Ethic Seal signifies that a graduate has demonstrated understanding and practice of some basic skills required by businesses. Criteria include maintaining a 2.4 or better GPA, with no failures; two or fewer unexcused absences/tardies; a record free of disciplinary actions; and participation in two or more extracurricular activities. “We believe this will make our overall workforce better,” said Mekesha Montgomery, chair of the Work Ethic Seal division of the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee, which oversees the program. “As seniors graduate and go into the workforce, we hope they will teach these skills to others.” www.bgchamber.com 37

The Chamber sponsors the comprehensive Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) survey, which provides employers with details about operations and benefits in related businesses in their region.

2007 KAM Highlights Statewide: Manufacturing • The average Kentucky manufacturing employee annual base salary rose 3.7 percent over the previous year to $45,094. • The state manufacturing community produces $27 billion in goods annually. • Manufacturing accounts for 97 percent of Kentucky exports.

Southern Kentucky Region • Respondents reported fairly low annual turnover rates in 2007, with 35.7 percent of the companies reporting turnover rates between 1 and 10 percent. • More than 41 percent of companies surveyed provide annual bonuses. • Nearly 60 percent of companies surveyed offer a 401(k) or defined contribution plan.

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South Central Kentucky Works for Small Business University, Chamber of Commerce Help Small Businesses Thrive By Tim Hastings

Small business developers in South Central Kentucky attribute their success in the region to a number of reasons, but frequently cite WKU’s small business advisors, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, and old-fashioned cooperation between the two entities as the biggest boosts. Dairyman Carl Chaney, the Chamber’s 2008 Small Business Person of the Year, said Western Kentucky University small business advisors recommended he get the word out quickly to his neighbors and government officials when he decided to turn his farm into a tourist attraction. They advised Chaney to be clear on exactly what he intended to do up front and to provide visuals on what his project would look like. “We had a photo from a farm magazine of the type of new building we were going to put on the farm,” Chaney said. “We visited our neighbors and showed them the picture.”

Because of Chaney’s legwork and preparation, the county zoning board quickly approved his idea. “We did not have one person speak against the plan,” Chaney noted. The fifth-generation farmer now tells the story of dairy farming to thousands of visitors (including many of his neighbors) annually at Chaney’s Dairy Barn near Bowling Green. Regina Webb, founder of Regina Webb Salon and Spa in Bowling Green, said partnership in the Chamber of Commerce is a major boost to her business. She believes an active partnership is the best way to reap the most from what the Chamber has to offer. “To benefit from the Chamber you have to be a benefit to it,” Webb asserted. “I host Chamber gatherings at my salon where I can showcase my business and introduce my staff. Being a member of the Chamber gives you credibility.”

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Her partnership in the Chamber has helped Webb develop unique ways to promote her business. Her salon’s innovations include allowing clients to make appointments online and a customer loyalty program. Charles M. Moore Insurance Agency Account Executive Tim Goss said cooperation, not only between the Chamber and WKU but between all entrepreneurs in the region, helps small businesses succeed in South Central Kentucky. Local business owners, schools, and economic development agencies have realized that a rising tide does indeed lift all ships. “The overall attitude is of the people working together for the good of the community,” Goss said. “Each business owner recognizes their own unique abilities, and they are sharing those with others.”

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Regina Webb, Regina Webb Salon and Spa, Winner of 2007 ATHENA Award: “Businesses that participate in Chamber events like the Welcome Back WKU Festival have an opportunity to form lifelong relationships with WKU students. I commend the Chamber for recognizing WKU’s impact on our economy and for coordinating such an event as Welcome Back WKU to help partners like me get exposure with the students that attend our fine university.”

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Bowling Green Independent School District

Warren County School District

Award-winning Bowling Green Independent School District is home to approximately 3,700 students in nine different schools, including five elementary schools, one preschool, an alternative school, Bowling Green Junior High School (BGJHS), and Bowling Green Senior High School (BGHS). Recent district accomplishments and expansions include:

The Warren County School District is home to approximately 11,400 students in 20 different schools, including 13 elementary schools, an alternative school, three middle schools, and three high schools. Recent news and accomplishments include:

1211 Center Street, Bowling Green 217-746-2200 • www.b-g.k12.ky.us

• BGHS earned a Silver Medal from U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 505 high schools nationwide. • BGHS also made the list of America’s top high schools as ranked by Newsweek magazine. The BGHS ranking among the top 5 percent was based on the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students in 2007 divided by the number of graduating seniors. • All schools are in the process of installing interactive classrooms in grades three through 12. • BGHS graduated a total of 252 students in 2008. Among these graduates were 25 Commonwealth Diploma recipients, 64 Honor graduates, and 12 athletic scholarship recipients. Members of the Class of 2008 received $8.394 million in scholarship offers. • More than $18 million in construction and renovation projects are under way across the district, including a new T.C. Cherry Elementary School, which will open in the fall of 2009, and a renovation of Potter Gray Elementary, completed in August 2008. • The district’s 2006–2007 CATS (Commonwealth Accountability Testing System) Index was 88.8, ranking it among the top 13 percent in Kentucky.

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• The Warren County Academic/Aquatic Center on Lovers Lane will open in 2009. The building will house a pool capable of holding swimming and diving competitions, as well as locker rooms and two classrooms. • The new Joseph Warren Middle School and High School building is slated for completion in August 2010. The $55.1 million academic complex will be located in the Rich Pond community. • Warren East High School is one of 12 Kentucky high schools selected under the new AdvanceKentucky initiative to create Advanced Placement programs. • The Warren County Board of Education received a 2007 ICF Builder Award in the Best Heavy Commercial category for the Alvaton Elementary School building, opened in 2006. • The Warren County School District is one of only 20 Kentucky districts to earn the “What Parents Want” award this year from SchoolMatch of Columbus, Ohio, the nation’s largest school selection consulting firm.

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BGHS made the list of America’s top high schools as ranked by Newsweek magazine.

Contacting Other Regional School Districts For South Central Kentucky schools, contact the following (all area codes are 270): Allen County Schools 618-3181 • www.allen.kyschools.us Barren County Schools 651-3787 • www.barren.k12.ky.us Butler County Schools 526-5624 • www.butlerschools.net Edmonson County Schools 597-2101 Hart County Schools 524-2631 • www.hart.k12.ky.us Logan County Schools 726-2436 • www.logan.k12.ky.us Metcalfe County Schools 432-3171 • www.metcalfe.k12.ky.us Monroe County Schools 487-5456 • www.monroe.k12.ky.us Simpson County Schools 586-8877 • www.simpson.k12.ky.us www.bgchamber.com 47

ocal Private Schools L By Carol Cummings

CHOICES IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Area code for all phone numbers is 270.

Anchored Christian School

1807 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green 781-9077 • www.anchoredchristian.com

• Affiliated with Glendale Baptist Church • Serves children in grades K4–12 • Accredited by Kentucky Christian Association of Schools

Bowling Green Christian Academy 1730 Destiny Lane, Bowling Green 782-9552 • www.bgcaky.com

• Regional, nondenominational Christian school • Serves preschool through eighth grade • Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International

Foundation Christian Academy

2480 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green 780-6100 • www.fcafalcons.com

• Church of Christ-affiliated school • Member of the National Christian School Association • Serves students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade

Holy Trinity Lutheran School

553 Ashmoor Avenue, Bowling Green 843-1001 • www.htlsbg.com

• Affiliated with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church • Serves students age 3 through sixth grade

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• Accredited by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission; recognized by Kentucky Department of Education • Early childhood program nationally accredited by NAEYC

Lifeway Christian Academy 784-2100

• Outreach of Lifeway Community Church • Offers an option for students in kindergarten through 12th grade • Affiliated with Accelerated Christian Education

Old Union School

714 Old Union Church Road, Bowling Green 781-4890 • www.oldunionschool.com

• Private Christian school affiliated with Old Union Missionary Baptist Church • Serves students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade • A-Beka curriculum

St. Joseph Interparochial School

416 Church Street, Bowling Green 842-1235 • www.stjosephschoolbg.org

• Regional Catholic grade school • Students in kindergarten through eighth grade

WKU A Leading American University With International Reach By Carol Cummings

WKU is the place for academically gifted students. Building upon the foundation established through The Center for Gifted Studies, the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky, and the already outstanding Honors Program, the Honors College at WKU is the first independent honors college in the state of Kentucky.

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Committed to building a world-class program, WKU Honors students are making a name for themselves, winning fellowships to study in Europe and Asia and winning “honor student of the year” for the entire United States. WKU Honors students have also earned more Barry Goldwater Scholarships (the most prestigious undergraduate science award in Kentucky) than any other university in Kentucky and more awards than more than half of the Ivy League institutions. The Kentucky Legislature selected WKU to be the home of the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science in Kentucky, which opened in the fall of 2007. WKU faculty teach 120 of the Commonwealth’s brightest high school juniors and seniors as they finish high school and earn college credit at the same time. In May 2008, the

Gatton Academy graduated its inaugural class of 54 students, who represented 35 Kentucky counties. Forty-four of the graduates (81 percent) plan to attend Kentucky higher education institutions, with 24 continuing their studies at WKU. In addition, WKU celebrates the following nationally recognized initiatives: • Journalism & Broadcasting, which has ranked among the top eight schools in the country for 15 consecutive years through the Hearst program and has received national championship honors in news photography and broadcast news • Engineering, which is accredited and has won regional and national honors in areas such as concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions • Education, which consistently produces more of Kentucky’s teachers, counselors, and school administrators than any other school in the state • Forensics, which has swept major national and international championships five times since 2003 • Research initiatives, such as internationally recognized clean coal technology with ICSET (WKU’s Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental Technology) All of this takes place in a campus environment that has been transformed by a $541 million investment in a rebuilding program that includes residence halls, academic buildings, athletic facilities, and campus beautification. WKU — a leading American university with international reach.

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Bowling Green

Technical College By Carol Cummings

Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence

In 2009, Bowling Green Technical College will mark its 70th year of excellence in South Central Kentucky. The mission of the college is to provide education and training to foster regional economic growth and prosperity in this region of the Commonwealth. Under the leadership of BGTC President Dr. Nathan Hodges, the college has more than doubled its enrollment in the last three years and was ranked seventh nationally by Community College Week (December 4, 2006) in the area of two-year college enrollment growth. The college has also witnessed significant growth in the areas of credentials awarded, financial aid distribution, diversity initiatives, and workforce training.

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BGTC now includes: • The main campus on Loop Drive • The Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute (KATI) campus • The Glasgow Campus • The Glasgow Technology Campus (in a shared facility with Western Kentucky University) • The Kentucky Transpark Campus With the addition of the future Franklin Center, Bowling Green Technical College will have six campus locations to serve its communities. BGTC offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 30 programs. Focus areas include allied health, applied technology, business, and engineering and information technology. In addition, BGTC houses the Adult Education Center in Bowling Green for GED preparation, family literacy programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL). “The vision of the college is to create a premier technical college in the south central region of the state,” Hodges said. Bowling Green Technical College is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, composed of 16 colleges with 65 campuses throughout the state.

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Draughons Junior Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowling Green location offers many programs, including professional business courses, healthcare training programs, and preparation for informational technology certification.

Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) broke ground on August 6, 2008, for their new Kentucky Transpark site. Since 1968, GRREC and its predecessor, the Professional Development Network, have provided quality services to members, particularly in the area of professional development for school staffs at all levels. The new facility will consist of a 14,000-square-foot office building on 6.1 acres of the Transpark for GRRECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative and training services. This is the third training facility to be located at the Transpark.

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South Central Kentucky

Shows Several Styles Housing From Executive and Up-and-Coming to Rural and Relaxed

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By Tim Hastings

Historic Town and Country Homes:

Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rich Heritage

Shines Through

Beautiful historic homes are available in Bowling Green and beyond. Prices for Victorian-era homes in Bowling Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Hill neighborhood range from approximately $80,000 for fixer uppers to nearly $400,000 for four-bedroom homes remodeled with historical sensitivity. Decorative street and traffic sign posts are being introduced to the neighborhood to maintain the charming ambience. Bowling Green has multiple Local Historic Districts, as well as several Local Historic Sites. The community has also been recognized as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distinctive Destinationâ&#x20AC;? by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Bowling Green & Warren County Historic Preservation Board works diligently to promote preservation and reclamation of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic treasures.

Home buyers in South Central Kentucky will find a wide variety of choices, from new subdivisions, to rural homes on several acres, to condominiums and townhouses. Spacious homes located on several acres may be found within easy commuting distance of Bowling Green, and the region boasts a number of historic homes that preserve South Central Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gracious Southern heritage. Waterfront homes are also an option, and the area has rental apartments and houses. Architectural styles are varied as well. Golf course communities feature townhomes, golf cottages, and contemporary executive homes. Victorian mansions grace the neighborhoods and outskirts of Bowling Green. Colonial, ranch, traditional, bungalow, and even tidewater are among styles found in the region. An abundance of new construction ensures plenty of contemporary-style homes.

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Commercial Property, Construction Is Abundant South Central Kentucky has everything for the commercial property owner, from boutique and restaurant space in historic downtown buildings to large, modern office buildings conveniently located near an interstate. The community has ample retail, entertainment and dining, manufacturing, and warehousing buildings in a variety of styles and sizes. Businesses seeking new construction will find spacious commercial lots with street accessibility and utilities ready for delivery. Purchase of existing warehouse and industrial properties ranges from $30 to $55 per square foot. Prices of existing office properties range from $65 to $140 per square foot. New construction costs (not including cost of land) for warehouses and industrial buildings start at $35 per square foot. New office construction (not including land cost) can range from $85 to $140 per square foot.

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Greenview Regional Hospital

1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green 270-793-1000 • www.greenviewhospital.com

• Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green received a five-star rating for Excellence in Orthopaedics from HealthGrades in 2008. HealthGrades’ “specialty excellence” rating places Greenview’s orthopaedics program at No. 1 in Southern Kentucky and in the top 10 percent of programs across the United States. • In March 2008, Dr. Charles Wood, a neurosurgeon originally based in Atlanta, Georgia, relocated to Bowling Green’s Southern Kentucky Neurosurgical Associates in the Physicians Specialty Center, connected to Greenview Regional Hospital. • Also setting up practice in Greenview’s Physician Specialty Center this fall are Eric Wooten, M.D., and Michael Campbell, M.D.,

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general surgeons, and Beverly White, M.D., internal medicine. Doctors Wooten and Campbell have joined Dr. Wayne Bush; Dr. White is now actively practicing medicine with Dr. Dwight Sutton. • In June 2008, the entire campus at Greenview Regional became tobacco free. The hospital’s decision started with the Great American Smokeout and was compounded by both staff and visitors requesting a tobacco-free environment. To aid efforts, Greenview offers nicotine-replacement therapies and educational classes to help smokers kick the habit, helping to make the entire Greenview campus a healthier and cleaner place to visit.

Area Hospi als Bowling Green Hospitals Celebrate Awards, Welcome New Programs and Physicians

The Medical Center

250 Park Street, Bowling Green 270-745-1000 • www.themedicalcenter.org

• The Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center now treats patients with a new Trilogy™ linear accelerator. The Trilogy™ enables clinicians to position patients very precisely and to deliver radiation doses directly to a targeted area with sub-millimeter accuracy. The Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center is one of only two hospitals in Kentucky using this new technology. • In June 2008, The Medical Center was named a top performer in the Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration project by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Premier healthcare alliance. The Medical Center ranked in the top 20 percent for overall quality in the clinical area of coronary artery bypass graft. • The Medical Center at Bowling Green is an accredited chest pain center with PCI from the Society of Chest Pain Centers — the

By Jennifer Bull

only hospital in the region accredited with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the use of cardiac catheterization to treat the narrowed coronary arteries of the heart. • Recently the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) granted three-year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at The Medical Center. • The Kentucky Hospital Association commissioned the University of Louisville to conduct a study on The Medical Center’s economic impact on South Central Kentucky. The report found that The Medical Center generates approximately $61.8 million in annual local payroll and is responsible for approximately $11.9 million in state and local tax revenue. The Medical Center is also responsible for generating approximately $60.4 million in local economic activity from the purchases made by the hospital and its employees.

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Specialized Medicine By Jennifer Bull

Head to Toe, Close to Home

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to travel outside the Bowling Green area to receive top-notch specialized healthcare. The region is self-sustaining and has a variety of specialists available to assist you in maintaining your health, including urgent care facilities such as the Quick Care Clinic. Specialized healthcare facilities abound in South Central Kentucky, all dedicated to providing citizens with the best quality care.

In addition to the Graves Gilbert Clinic, a wide variety of clinics and healthcare professionals are available in Bowling Green. Specialty services include:

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care Complex medical care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes management Health education Home care Hospice and related services Maternity Neurology and neurosurgery Nutrition Ob/Gyn

Occupational therapy Orthopedic rehabilitation Ostomy care Pediatrics Physical therapy Podiatry Post-surgical care Rehabilitation services Sleep specialists Speech therapy Sports medicine

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Many people look to alternative medicine to alleviate everyday ailments. The multicultural influence of Western Kentucky University has helped to promote an understanding and enthusiasm for international health treatments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many of which are centuries-old traditions. These facilities demonstrate South Central Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support of complementary and alternative medical practitioners. Many local healthcare professionals work in tandem with alternative medicine practitioners to provide holistic therapies focusing on the mind/body connection to help patients heal. Alternative medical specialties practiced in the region include: Aroma therapy Acupuncture Chiropractic therapy Colon hydrotherapy Electrodermal screening Healing touch Herbal remedies Homeopathic remedies Magnet therapy Midwifery Naturopathy Nutritional remedies

The multicultural influence of Western Kentucky University has helped to promote an understanding and enthusiasm for international health treatments.

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Living Christian Care Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village Manor offers a safe and secure environment, friendly neighbors, a dining room, an exercise room, a beautiful courtyard and gazebo, planned activities, and much more.

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Choices for Active Living

Life at Morningside offers all the character and comfort of the home as well as unique programs and services tailored to residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and desires.

Bowling Green Retirement Village is a statecertified assisted living community offering 137 apartments/suites. BGRVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carefree living includes electric and water; three meals a day, served in the dining room; weekly housekeeping and linen service; social activities; scheduled transportation; a 24-hour emergency response system; an exercise room; an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; and much more.

Bowling Green Towers, located in the downtown area, provides independent living quarters for almost 200 elderly, handicapped, and disabled residents. www.bgchamber.com 67

Local Congregations Offer Unique Outreach to the Community

Spiritual and Social Services By Carol Cummings

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Rather than waiting for people to come to them, area congregations are reaching beyond their front doors to touch the community through many different outreach programs. Lil Angel’s Attic Twice a year, Broadway United Methodist Church presents the Lil’ Angel’s Attic community consignment sale. Besides offering the community a great place to purchase gently used items for their children, Broadway United Methodist also uses proceeds from the sale to benefit the community. During the spring 2008 sale, more than $100,000 in sales were made. Because it was a consignment sale, sellers were able to keep 70 percent of the proceeds, but 30 percent, minus expenses, was distributed to area service agencies. More than $25,000 was donated to 11 local family and children’s charities.

“The Spirit Is Moving Us”: Holy Spirit Catholic Church Celebrates Historic Groundbreaking

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Hillvue Heights Expansion Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green is building a new, 62,000-square-foot facility that will house junior and senior high, preschool, and children’s ministries. According to Executive Pastor Mark Hale, the new addition will feature a unique ICF (insulating concrete forms) design that is designed to sustain 200-mile-per-hour winds, making it an ideal storm shelter for the surrounding community. The new building is scheduled to open in August 2009. The existing children’s wing will then house the adult faith development program.

Bowling Green is blessed to have two host sites that participate in the Angel Food Ministries program, with a number of supporting churches as order-taking sites. There are several regional churches that also participate as host sites. Angel Food Ministries is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and contributing to benevolent outreaches in communities throughout the United States. For a small fee, anyone is able to place an order for an Angel Food box. By buying food from first-rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality, nutritious food for just $30. Additional items, as well as specialty meat boxes, are also available for order. For more information on Angel Food participants, check out the Web site www.angelfoodministries.com.

With a worship community that has grown from about 200 families in 1970 to almost 1,000 families today, Holy Spirit Catholic Church is in the midst of a capital campaign to build a new church campus. The Holy Spirit family celebrated a major milestone in this campaign on September 10, 2008, when they broke ground for their new site. Bishop John J. McGraith, Sister Joseph Angela Boone, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Holy Spirit parishioner Doug Gorman, and nearly 300 others attended the groundbreaking ceremony at Holy Spirit’s new 29-acre site at 4754 Smallhouse Road. Following a blessing ceremony by the Bishop, church members clad in red outlined the building site and turned the first shovelfuls of dirt. As parishioner John Deeb, former chair of the Holy Spirit Pastoral Council, stated, “This move and this growth are necessary for the future of our church.” The new campus will consist of two buildings: One will house classrooms, offices, and fellowship space, while the other will become the new church sanctuary. “Our ultimate goal is to build the entire church campus,” says Father W. Jerry Riney, pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. “Our financial goal is $2.5 million, which is very attainable for this parish. God has blessed us abundantly — beyond measure.” Bishop McGraith described the groundbreaking as a grand leap of faith. Once complete, the new campus will also include a piazza, St. Mary’s Garden, and recreational facilities, including a soccer field and a baseball diamond. Holy Spirit parish hopes to celebrate Easter 2010 at their new campus and the Advent season of 2010 in their new church. www.bgchamber.com 69

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The Islamic Center of Bowling Green in Kentucky is a valued and welcome addition to the spiritual community of South Central Kentucky. Bowling Green is home to more than 600 Bosnian families and Muslims from many different countries. The new Mosque provides a center for prayer, socializing, and teaching of Islamic traditions.

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The churches listed are partners of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce as of June 2008. Information about other worship facilities, including reaching various religions and creeds, is available at www.bgky.org.

1912 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-842-6231 www.bowlinggreenchristian.org 1323 Melrose Street Bowling Green, KY 42104 270 843-3942 www.broadwayunited.org 1215 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-6563 www.cecbg.com 1609 Sharon Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-842-6268

CrosslAnD Community CHurCH 600 U.S. 31-W Bypass, Suite 180 Bowling Green, KY 42103 270 842-4428 www.crosslandchurch.org

eAstWooD BAptist CHurCH 500 Eastwood Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42103 270-842-7867 www.eastwoodbc.org

621 E. 12th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 270 842-0331 www.firstbaptistbg.org 1106 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-3191 www.firstchristianbg.org 915-B College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-799-0176 www.gracepeacebg.com

3219 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-842-0012 • 270-842-6883 www.hillvue.com

1805 Westen Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-843-9462 www.livinghopewired.com

P.O. Box 50606 Bowling Green, KY 42102 270-303-3201 www.pathwayfamilychurch.com 1003 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-4707 www.bgpres.org

Holy spirit CAtHoliC CHurCH 2232 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-842-7777 www.holyspiritcatholic.org

Holy trinity lutHerAn CHurCH & sCHool 553 Ashmoor Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-1001 • 270-843-9595 www.htlsbg.com

The Presbyterian Church 1003 State Street Bowling Green 843-4707 www.bgpres.org Fall-Spring Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. Summer Worship 10:00 A.M. Preschool On-site

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The

Magic OF THEATRE By Carol Cummings

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Join a Cast, Crew, or Audience for a Dramatic Day in South Central Kentucky

Capitol Arts Alliance

Fountain Square Players

The nonprofit Capitol Arts Alliance presents a variety of arts programs throughout the year. Drama and musical productions are presented at the historic, art deco-style Capitol Arts Theatre in downtown Bowling Green. The Alliance produces many of the theatrical performances with its own troupes, including the Capitol Arts Youth Theatre, comprised of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young actors (ages 4 through 18). The Alliance also brings a variety of outside performers to the Capitol Arts Theatre, including musicians and vocalists, ballet companies, magicians, and more. For more information on the Alliance, on auditioning for a production, or to view a calendar of upcoming events, visit www.capitolarts.com.

The Fountain Square Players celebrate their 30th year in 2009. A member of the Capitol Arts Alliance, FSP is a completely volunteerdriven community theatre group with a board of directors and more than 100 actors, ushers, set designers, and directors. Each season the FSP presents five productions, ranging from outrageous comedies, to Tony-winning musicals, to emotional dramas. FSP welcomes new performers or crew at any time. Visit www.fountainsquareplayers.org for more information.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre Public Theatre of Kentucky Based in Bowling Green, the Public Theatre of Kentucky is a nonprofit organization producing high-quality theatre for youth and adults, summer youth theatre, and other performing arts events. Volunteers are always welcome. PTK is housed in the intimate, historic Phoenix Theatre. For more information, visit www.ptkbg.org.

The Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave has promoted cultural and economic growth for the past 30 seasons, providing quality, professional theatre by presenting a diverse repertory of work. One of the few remaining rotating repertory theatres in the country, KRTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings include a regular summer rotating season, numerous special presentations, youth camps and workshops, outreach programs, and a special Christmas season. Visit www.kentuckyrep.org for more information.

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Three Organizations Bring the Gift of Music to the Region

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Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra

The Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra is a cooperative venture between WKU’s Department of Music and the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra Association. This year marks an incredible milestone for the community and the state of Kentucky as the BGWSO celebrates its Centennial Season. At 100 years of age, the BGWSO is the oldest continuously operating orchestra in the Commonwealth. Each year, the symphony presents a variety of classical and pops concerts, including the popular “Holiday Pops” in December, a traditional family holiday concert. The symphony performs with acclaimed international soloists and popular local musicians. WKU is also home to a pre-college strings program, a cooperative venture between the Department of Music and the Division of Extended Learning and Outreach. For more information, a calendar of events, or tickets, visit www.bgwso.org.

Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra

The only professional chamber orchestra in Kentucky, the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra promotes music education and enriches regional audiences through outstanding performances of a wide range of musical styles. This small orchestra offers everything from classical favorites, to show tunes, to much-loved pop hits. The Chamber Orchestra also offers “Children’s Cushion Concerts” for young people, as well as private string lessons through the Bowling Green String Academy. For more information, visit www.bgco.com.

Visit one of our four department stores including Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears and over 100 specialty shops including Aéropostale, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Dunham’s Sports, Forever 21, Gap, PacSun and Sunglass Hut. Enjoy a quick bite in our family-friendly food court and a ride on the carousel. An on-site self storage facility is also available. Monday-Saturday 10:00a.m.-9:00p.m., Sunday 12:30p.m.-6:00p.m.

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Concerts in the Park The casual summer Concerts in the Park series will celebrate its 30th year in 2009. Sponsored by the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, this free weekly series presents concerts in a variety of genres at Fountain Square Park on Wednesdays at noon during the month of June and at both Fountain Square Park and Circus Square on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in July. For more information, visit www.downtownbg.org.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is an exciting state of the art museum. The L&N Depot offers unique rental opportunities for luncheons, seminars and special events.

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Annual Events Spice Up the South Central Kentucky Calendar By Carol Cummings

Find a Festival April

Mini Corvette Challenge

Southern Kentucky Book Fest

The Junior Achievement Mini Corvette Challenge features 25 miniature Corvette go-carts racing for the coveted Gold Cup. The event also features food, children’s activities, and a Cool Car and Bike Show.

The state’s largest literary event, Book Fest takes place at the Sloan Convention Center and includes children’s activities, book signings, and author presentations from all genres.

May

Jacksonian Days

Strawberry Festival

Jacksonian Days, in Scottsville, features music, arts and crafts, food, a bass tournament, a golf scramble, the Spring Lights Dogwood Festival, a 5K run, the Grandest Ole Opry Variety Show, a beauty pageant, and a carnival.

The Adairville Strawberry Festival features a variety of events, highlighted by a 5K run, live entertainment, carnival rides, food, and more.

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Soap Box Derby

Southern Kentucky Fair

The BB&T All-American Soap Box Derby, for ages 3 through 8, is held at the state-ofthe-art track at Phil Moore Park.

The Southern Kentucky Fair, among the top five largest fairs in Kentucky, includes livestock shows, displays, a demolition derby, a truck and tractor pull, and contests.

June Festival on Main

August

Logan County’s Festival on Main is held the first Saturday in June in downtown Russellville and features arts as well as music during the evening hours.

Duncan Hines Festival

Glasgow Highland Games

The Glasgow Highland Games, held at Barren River Lake State Resort Park, celebrates Scottish and Irish traditions, culture, and history. Activities include historical re-enactments, live entertainment, crafts, food, and traditional Celtic athletics.

The Duncan Hines Festival features a recipe contest, art exhibit, children’s pageant, a rubber duck race, a street dance, and children’s activities. Organized by the Bowling Green Junior Women’s Club, the festival is named after Bowling Green native Duncan Hines.

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Green River Catfish Festival

Festival of Sand

The Green River Catfish Festival offers a three-day catfish tournament, food, live entertainment, games, carnival rides, contests, merchandise, car shows, and more.

Scotty’s Contracting and Stone’s Festival of Sand features giant sand sculptures made by local volunteer teams. Benefiting Kids on the Block, the event also includes a carnival, music, food, live entertainment, games, activities, and a giant sandbox for kids.

September Watermelon Festival

The Monroe County Watermelon Festival offers a 5K run, a cruise-in, an antique tractor and engine show, a marble tournament, a parade, an arts and crafts festival, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, live entertainment, and lots of watermelon-related activities. International Festival

The International Festival is held at Fountain Square Park and features music and dance, exhibits, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, authentic foods, and merchandise vendors. Balloons, Tunes and BBQ

U.S. Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Balloons, Tunes and BBQ includes hot air balloons; tether rides; a balloon glow, in which pilots simultaneously fire their burners to create a beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x153;glowâ&#x20AC;? against the night sky; and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memphis in Mayâ&#x20AC;?-sanctioned BBQ contest.

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October 10K Classic

The Medical Center 10K Classic, hailed as one of the top road races in the country, features the 10K Classic, 5K Run, 10K Wheelchair Race, and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk. Tobacco and Heritage Festival

The Tobacco and Heritage Festival, in Russellville, includes storytelling, food, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, live music, a cookoff, historic tours, carnival rides, a parade, fireworks, and more. Pumpkin Festival

Edmontonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Festival includes an arts and crafts festival; a 5K run/walk; food; live music and dancing; car, truck, and antique tractor shows; and a variety of pumpkin-themed events.

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AND the Family IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY By Jennifer Bull

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The Club at Olde Stone is an Arthur Hills championship course nestled in South Central Kentucky’s rolling green hills. Calling the Olde Stone terrain “one of the absolute best sites we’ve worked on,” Hills created a challenging, scenic course that Golf Digest ranked the No. 8 best new private course in the United States in 2007. Olde Stone was honored with the opportunity to host the Junior Ryder Cup in 2008.

Find a Perfect Plethora of

Entertainment Choices www.visitbgky.com For those with eclectic tastes, or for families with a myriad of interests, South Central Kentucky offers something to please everyone. Outdoor recreation includes Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system in North America, or a boat tour of an underground river at the Lost River Cave and Valley. Beech Bend offers more than 40 rides and Splash Lagoon. Explore Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Diamond Caverns, Dinosaur World, Guntown Mountain, or Kentucky Down Under. The RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park in Bowling Green offers a scenic stroll. You can switch gears completely by heading to the National Corvette Museum. Don’t miss the rails at L&N Depot or forget to check out Bluegrass State history at the Kentucky Library & Museum or Riverview at Hobson Grove. Dining and shopping are also plentiful in the area, as you can find nationally known names as well as unique eateries and shops. With more than 30 hotels, plus bed and breakfasts and campsites, visitors can choose between economy, luxury, or back to nature, with every shade in between.

National Geographic Adventure: Bowling Green a Top Adventure Town

The pleasures to be found in the Bowling Green area are numerous, and they’ve been noticed on a national level. National Geographic Adventure recently rated Bowling Green one of the 50 best places to live in the United States. In their guide to places “where you can live the adventure dream daily,” National Geographic Adventure cited a variety of the Bowling Green region’s charms, including the scenic Green River Valley, abundant parks, hundreds of miles of bike loops, and even the pick-it-yourself farms. National Geographic Adventure touts this wonderful town and the surrounding areas as being a great place for visitors and residents. Simply put, the magazine calls Bowling Green the “ideal mix of terrain, activity, and opportunity.” www.bgchamber.com 81

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TOURIST STOPS The hotel and the attached Sloan Convention Center provide the largest meeting space in southcentral Kentucky with capacities of up to 1,700 people. The hotel offers a full array of hotel amenities: restaurant, lounge, business center, gift shop, fitness room, indoor pool and whirlpool, free wireless internet service. Total hotel renovation completed first quarter 2009.

1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 270-745-0088 Fax: 270-745-0019 plaza.sales@jqh.com www.hibowlinggreen.com

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American Cave Museum/Hidden River Cave 119 East Main Street, Horse Cave 270-786-1466 cavern.org/hrc/hrchome.php

Barren River Lake State Resort Park 1149 State Park Road, Lucas 270-646-2151 • 800-325-0057 parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/

Beech Bend

798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green 270-781-7634 www.beechbend.com

BRIMS Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science 1229 Center Street 270-843-9779 www.brimsbg.org

Chaney’s Dairy Barn

9191 Nashville Road, Bowling Green 270-843-5567 www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Diamond Caverns

1900 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Park City 270-749-2233 www.diamondcaverns.com

Dinosaur World

711 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City 270-773-4345 www.dinoworld.net

Guntown Mountain

101 Huckleberry Knob Road, Cave City 270-773-2430 www.mammothcave.com/guntown/

Kentucky Down Under

3700 L&N Turnpike Road, Horse Cave 270-786-2634 • 800-762-2869 www.kdu.com www.bgchamber.com 83

Kentucky Library & Museum

Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Boulevard, Bowling Green 270-745-2592 www.wku.edu/library/kylm/

L&N Depot

401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green 270-745-7317 www.landndepot.org

Lost River Cave

U.S. 31-W & Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green 270-393-0077 • 866-274-CAVE www.lostrivercave.com

Mammoth Cave National Park

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave 270-758-2180 www.nps.gov/maca/

Mammoth Cave Wax Museum Highway 70 West, Cave City 270-773-3010 www.mammothcave.com/wax.htm

Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum

I-65 at Exit 53, Cave City 270-773-2255 www.mammothcave.com/guntown/wildlife.htm

National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green 270-781-7973 • 800-53-VETTE www.corvettemuseum.com

RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park 200 First Avenue East, Bowling Green 270-393-3249 www.bgky.org/pgpr

Riverview at Hobson Grove 1200 W. Main Street 270-843-5565 www.bgky.org/riverview

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort 1002 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City 270-773-3840 • 800-523-1854 www.jellystonemammothcave.com

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Denise & Joe Nishijima Owners

151 IRON SKILLET CT. BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104

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BKD, LLP — Page 71

400 E. Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1196 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1196 (270) 781-0111.................................................fax (270) 843-0359 www.bkd.com BKD, LLP, one of the 10 largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., helps growing companies and high-net-worth individuals go beyond their numbers by applying our technical expertise, unmatched client service, and disciplined delivery of solutions. BKD, LLP, is a CPA and advisory firm that offers consulting, tax, assurance, and accounting outsourcing services.

Kimberly R. Dowell, CPA

1109 Lovers Lane, Suite 3 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-2222.................................................fax (270) 842-7661 kimdowell@earthlink.net Providing personalized service to our clients in the areas of income tax preparation, financial statement preparation, computerized accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services.

Shelton & Associates, LLP Certified Public Accountants — Page 8

181 West Professional Park Court Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-9620.................................................fax (270) 781-1911 shelcpa@bellsouth.net Do you have an accountant who is dedicated to your accounting needs? Call us. We provide professional services for accounting, auditing, business valuations, tax planning and compliance, and litigation support.

Ad Specialties Best Business Systems — Page 39

93 Parker Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-3129.................................................fax (270) 781-7824 www.bestbusinesssystems.com

Adult Care/Senior Living Bowling Green Retirement Village 445 Middle Bridge Road West Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-5433 www.bgrv.com

• 3 Meals Served Daily • Weekly Housekeeping • All Apartments on Ground Level • 24-Hour Emergency Response System • Beauty Salon/Barber Shop • Transportation to/from Doctor Appointments • Scheduled Activities • 137 State-Certified Assisted Living Apartments/Suites

Agritourism Chaney’s Dairy Barn

9191 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-5567.................................................fax (270) 843-5636 chaneyinfo@yahoo.com www.chaneysdairybarn.com Rolling farmland, Jersey cows, homemade ice cream at Chaney’s. Lunch, dinner, daily homemade soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Kentucky gift shop, meeting space, concession trailer, and tour appointments.

Airport

Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra (See article on page 74)

Open 24 hours, 7 days per week, full flight services, all weather capability, rental cars, aircraft maintenance, free parking, FBO courtesy car, two flight schools, aerial tours, and hangar leasing. Airport management is now selling aviation fuel.

The BGWSO is a 100-year-old regional symphony that performs five concerts and presents three chamber music ensemble performances each year. Season subscription information and group discounts are available.

1000 Woodhurst Street Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-1101.................................................fax (270) 842-7245 www.bgwcairport.org Robert Barnett, Airport Manager

Amusements/Recreation/ Entertainment Bowling Green Parks & Recreation — Page 78

225 East Third Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-3249.................................................fax (270) 393-3603 www.bgky.org BGPR is an entity of the City of Bowling Green local government. Offering a variety of quality recreational programs and facilities to the residents and guests of our community.

Warren County Parks & Recreation — Page 85

2055 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-5302.................................................fax (270) 843-5351 • Ashmoor Park • Basil Griffin Park • Bristow School Park • Cumberland Trace School Park • Ed Speer Park • Ephram White Park • G.H. Freeman Park • Hadley Community Park • Lost River School Park • Michael O. Buchannon Park • Natcher School Park

• North Warren School Park • Oakland School Park • Phil Moore Park • Rich Pond School Park • Richardsville School Park • Romanza Johnson Co. Park • Thomas Landing Park • Weldon Peete Park • West Gate Park • Woodburn City Park

Antiques Vette City Antique Mall

778 Interstate Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-9500.................................................fax (270) 393-0512 250 booths of climate-controlled shopping. Glassware, primitives, collectibles of all kinds. Creating lifelong memories to last a lifetime.

Appliances Bowling Green Appliance Center

1260 Campbell Lane, Suite 300 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-2426 or (270) 202-2828...................fax (270) 782-3939 Offering a full line of appliance parts plus sales and installation of Frigidaire and Whirlpool appliances.

Brock McVey Co. of Bowling Green — Page 55

943 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-0484.................................................fax (270) 782-0496 www.brockmcvey.com The source for all your: • Appliances • Refrigeration • Lighting • Ice Machines • Plumbing • And More …

Architects Stengel Hill Architecture — Page 11

613 W. Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 893-1875.................................................fax (502) 893-1876 www.stengelhill.com Stengel Hill Architecture is a Louisville-based firm specializing in healthcare and commercial architecture. We develop lasting client relationships through customer service, quality design, and unparalleled detail.

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Arts & Entertainment

Bowling Green - Warren County Regional Airport — Page 14

500 E. Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-7681 bgwso@insightbb.com www.bgwso.org

Attorneys Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore, PSC

1010 College Street P.O. Box 738 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-8111.................................................fax (270) 781-9027 dpenn@boamlaw.com www.boamlaw.com • We are Bowling Green’s oldest general-practice, full-service law firm. • Our attorneys offer experience in a variety of practice areas. • We are committed to providing quality legal services.

Cole & Moore, P.S.C. — Page 32

921 College Street P.O. Box 10240 Bowling Green, KY 42102-7240 (270) 782-6666.................................................fax (270) 782-8666 cm@coleandmoore.com www.coleandmoore.com Established 1974. Active in general trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts. Experience in business, corporate, commercial, construction, employment, medical negligence defense, real estate, and complex litigation.

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP — Page 9

1101 College Street P.O. Box 770 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0770 270-781-6500.....................................................fax 270-782-7782 inquiry@elpolaw.com www.elpolaw.com Established in 1973. Engaged in general trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts; health, medical negligence, labor, employment, education, estate planning and probate, banking, corporation, real estate, immigration.

Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle & Van Zant, P.L.C. — Page 29 1025 State Street P.O. Box 9547 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9547 (270) 782-8160.................................................fax (270) 782-5856 www.kscvlaw.com

Areas of Practice: Insurance Law, Personal Injury-Defense, Personal Injury-Plaintiff, Real Estate, Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Trusts, Business Organizations, Copyright and Trademark.

Linda B. Thomas, Attorney at Law — Page 15

Hartland Place, Suite A-2 996 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-8737.................................................fax (270) 842-8739 linda@smartcounsel.biz Business law, entity formation/administration/dissolution, contracts, commercial real estate transactions, planning and zoning, business succession planning, and adoptions.

Automotive – Detailing/Car Wash Star Shine Auto Care

1751 Scottsville Road, Suite 12 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 746-0994 starshineautocare@hotmail.com • Star Shine Auto Care is a full-service detail shop. • Located next to Hobby Lobby. • Open Monday–Saturday 8–5. • “We’ll make your van, truck or car, shine like a star”

Automotive – Repair Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare 945 U.S. 31-W Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-9339 suntrans@accessky.net

Mid-South Lumber and Supply, Inc.

107 Emmett Avenue P.O. Box 30129 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-0194.................................................fax (270) 781-2989 vjk@midsouthlumber.com www.midsouthlumber.com • Andersen Circle of Excellence Dealer for Windows & Doors • Lumber & Building Materials • Benjamin Moore Signature Store • GAF Roofing • Therma-Tru Entry Doors • Installation Services • Garage Doors • Tornado Shelters • Insulation

Western Kentucky Drywall Supply — Page 91

Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare specializes in transmission repair and rebuilding and can also handle most of your general auto care needs. ASE and AAA certified and BBB accredited.

Bakery Spirit Bakery/Dixie Cream Donuts 2505 Russellville Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-1205

• 25+ years experience • Family owned • Specializing in birthday and wedding cakes, pies, and breads • Dixie Cream donuts

Bedding/Mattresses Bandy Bedding — Page 51

1785 Campbell Lane, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-2337........................................Toll-Free (866) 239-2337 7821 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-9994 4026 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 (800) 843-9249 www.bandybeddingoutlet.com

Builders & Residential Design Gemini Homes, Inc. — Page 58

(270) 782-8893.................................................fax (270) 782-3908 kelly@yourgeminihomes.com www.yourgeminihomes.com At Gemini Homes, each decision you make is important to us, including the first one — who you trust to build your new home or project. • Custom Homes • Design/Build • Remodeling/Additions/Outdoor Living Spaces • Model Homes – For Sale • Commercial Contracting

Building Materials Lee Brick & Block — Page 59

309 Dishman Lane P.O. Box 3245 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-9813.................................................fax (270) 781-0180 digby@leebrickandblock.com www.leebrickandblock.com Offering a Full Line of Masonry Products, Including: • Concrete and Clay Pavers • Glass Block • Firerock Fireplaces • Retaining Wall Block for Landscapes • Masonry Tools • Mountain Stone

2730 Griffin Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-7593.................................................fax (270) 781-7595 wkydrywl@bellsouth.net www.wkydrywl.com • Complete line of ceiling tile and grid • Tools and equipment • Wide selection of fasteners, beads, and trim • Mineral wool • Fiberglass insulation • Steel studs (drywall and structural) • Access doors • Hollow metal doors and frames • Commercial hardware

Churches Bowling Green Christian Church

The Builders Association of South Central Kentucky — Page 13

859 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103-7903 (270) 781-3375.................................................fax (270) 782-5082 anapier@bascky.com www.bascky.com Whether you are building or remodeling or just hoping to make a small change to improve your home, we encourage you to Do Business With a Member.

Dewayne Halter Construction 9940 Alvaton Road Alvaton, KY 42122 (270) 780-7680

• Additions and Remodeling • Residential or Commercial

Holland, Inc. — Page 15

7705 Russellville Road PO Box 73 Rockfield, KY 42274 (270) 781-7044.................................................fax (270) 781-5467 Excavating Contractor: We do site preparation, grade and drain, clearing, and stone. • Subdivisions • Commercial • Industrial • Residential

Scott, Murphy, & Daniel LLC — Page 1

2335 Barren River Road P.O. Box 2520 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-9944.................................................fax (270) 782-2506 www.scottmurphydaniel.com

1912 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-6231 office@bowlinggreenchristian.org www.bowlinggreenchristian.org

• Design/Build/Lease Service • Construction Management • Single Source Responsibility • Providing Quality Material, Professional Planning and Experienced Contracting to Save You Time and Money • Industrial/Commercial Sites Available

Bowling Green Christian Church ... a place where you belong. Visitors and members are invited to attend Sunday Morning Worship and Bible Fellowship Classes at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 11 a.m.

Stewart-Richey Construction, Inc. — Page 13

Holy Spirit Catholic Church — Page 8

2137 Glen Lily Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-5184.................................................fax (270) 782-6654 www.stewartrichey.com

2232 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-7777.................................................fax (270) 842-6174 www.holyspiritcatholic.org

Serving the area since 1973, Stewart-Richey has earned a reputation for quality work completed in a timely manner. With 16 in-house subcontracting divisions and over 400 employees, we can handle any project.

Mass Schedule (Central Time) Sat.: 4:30 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Sweets Design Build, Inc.

Reconciliation Wed.: 12:30 p.m. Sat.: 3:30 p.m. or by appointment MISSION: We are a welcoming Catholic community called to live our faith by celebrating sacraments and prayers; proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ; seeking lifelong faith formation; sharing our time, talents, and treasure; and reaching out in compassionate service to others.

The Presbyterian Church — Page 71 1003 State Street (downtown) Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-4707 www.bgpres.org

• Fall–Spring Sunday Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. • Summer Worship at 10 a.m. • Preschool on-site

Construction/Contractors Bowling Green-Warren County Contractors Licensing Board — Page 11

P.O. Box 1268 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1268 (270) 781-3530.................................................fax (270) 781-3481 bob.appling@bgky.org holly.warren@bgky.org www.bgky.org/contractorslicensing When selecting your contractor for your new home, remodeling, or home improvement, always check to see if he or she is licensed and in good standing. The Contractors Licensing Board can be reached at (270) 781-3530.

1323 Martin Way Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-3146 • cell (270) 202-0790.............fax (270) 846-4335 www.SweetsDesignBuild.com • General Contractors: Custom homes, spec homes, remodeling. • Great reputation for detail, quality, craftsmanship, and trust. There’s no home like a “Home Sweets Home!” Call Darrel at (270) 202-0790 or DarrelSweets@gmail.com

Contractors Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, LLC — Page 47

2300 Barren River Road P.O. Box 4500 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-3998.................................................fax (270) 781-3690 www.scottyscontracting.com Contact us for a FREE estimate! • Crushed Stone, Lime • Roads, Driveways, Parking Lots • Grade and Drain Construction READY TO ROCK!

Convenience Stores Jr. Food Stores — Page 40

2447 Russellville Road: 843-2245 1306 Center Street: 842-7338 5202 Old Louisville Road: 781-1455 2589 Cemetery Road: 843-6647 1790 Cave Mill Road: 842-9265 1008 U.S. 31-W By Pass: 842-7947 3380 Louisville Road: 782-1366 508 Gordon Avenue: 782-6911 5281 Scottsville Road: 781-0394 Ten Convenient Locations in Bowling Green. You’re In … You’re Out … You’re Home!

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Shell Stations — Page 40

108 College Street: 781-1236 2258 Russellville Road: 781-0307 1990 Mel Browning Street: 842-2542 2350 Scottsville Road: 842-3200 559 31-W By Pass: 782-9116 2750 Russellville Road: 842-4979 553 Duntov Street: 843-7550 616 Interstate Drive: 842-6083

Country Club Indian Hills Country Club, Inc.

200 Indian Hills Drive P.O. Box 3595 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-0041.................................................fax (270) 793-9500 info@indianhills-bgky.com www.indianhills-bgky.com Private club with golf course, bar and grill, pool, and snack bar. Call for rental rates for your private party or wedding reception. Corporate and charity golf outings are welcome!

St. Joseph Interparochial School

Landmark Engineering Inc. — Page 42

St. Joseph School is a regional Catholic grade school serving the local Catholic parishes, the Bowling Green community, and Warren and surrounding counties.

Landmark Engineering, Inc., is dedicated to the assurance of quality in civil engineering and land surveying with experienced professionalism.

416 Church Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-1235.................................................fax (270) 842-9072 Janice Lange, Principal www.stjosephschoolbg.org

Warren County Public Schools — Page 52

303 Lovers Lane P.O. Box 51810 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-5150.................................................fax (270) 781-2392 www.warren.kyschools.us Operating 20 schools serving nearly 13,000 students, the Warren County Public Schools District is recognized for outstanding academic achievement and has earned numerous state and national awards.

Western Kentucky University — Page 46

Dentistry Bluegrass Oral Health Center — Page 67

546 Park Street, Suite 400 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-6161.................................................fax (270) 781-6129 www.bgohc.com Our office provides comprehensive dental care in a friendly, spa-like environment. Treatments include preventive restorations, Lumineers, root canal therapy, implants, zoom whitening, oral surgery, and sedation dentistry.

1906 College Heights Boulevard, #11004 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1012 (270) 745-5428.................................................fax (270) 745-2348 robbin.taylor@wku.edu www.wku.edu WKU is a comprehensive four-year institution with emphasis in undergraduate and graduate studies and relevant applied research — offering more than 100 degree programs, including a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.).

Electrical – Contractors

Integrated Prosthodontics — Page 65

Bluegrass Electrical, Inc. — Page 70

Dr. Steele is a prosthodontist, a specialist in dental reconstruction. His Oral Reconstruction Clinic is dedicated to the rehabilitation of the dental impaired.

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Contractors proudly serving the construction, maintenance, design, and machinery relocation needs of our community and region. The quality you expect — The service you deserve.

Joseph C. Steele, DMD, MS 901 Wilkinson Trace, Suite 1 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-0084.................................................fax (270) 842-0604 www.steeledmd.com

Economic Development Kentucky Transpark — Page 32

710 College Street P.O. Box 51 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0051 (270) 781-3200• Toll-Free (866) 330-2422......fax (270) 843-0458 The Kentucky Transpark, an environmentally friendly and attractive, high-tech commerce and business park, is located on U.S. 31-W and Highway 68/80 on the north side of Bowling Green.

Education Bowling Green Independent Schools — Page 48

1211 Center Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 746-2200.................................................fax (270) 746-2205 www.b-g.k12.ky.us The Bowling Green City School District is guided by tradition, proud of recent accomplishments, and excited by the future. Historically known for academic and athletic superiority, in Bowling Green City Schools we believe that “excellence is worth the effort.”

Bowling Green Technical College — Page 53

1845 Loop Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1000.................................................fax (270) 901-1146 www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu Bowling Green Technical College is a two-year college offering degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over 30 programs in the areas of Allied Health, Applied Technology, Business, Engineering and Information Technology, Applied Academics and Enrichment, and Adult Education and Literacy.

The Center for Gifted Studies Western Kentucky University — Page 50

1906 College Heights Boulevard #71031 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-6323.................................................fax (270) 745-6279 gifted@wku.edu www.wku.edu/gifted The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University has provided services for children and youth who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for over 25 years.

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1646 Morgantown Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-8333.................................................fax (270) 781-5113 www.bluegrasselectric.com

Division 26 Electrical Contracting, Inc.

989 Pedigo Way, Suite A Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-9991.................................................fax (270) 782-0411 offcmgr@4teamkd.com www.4teamkd.com Full-service electrical contractor. Industrial, commercial, institutional, and healthcare.

Industrial Electrical Contractors — Page 59

121 Vanderbilt Court P.O. Box 51566 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 393-8466.................................................fax (270) 393-8980 www.iecbg.com

Employment Agencies J C Malone Associates

1600 Scottsville Road, Suite 201 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 746-6685.................................................fax (270) 746-6629 www.jcmalone.com We are a full-service staffing agency specializing in temporary, temporary to hire, permanent placement, payrolling, and assessments. We customize our screening, hiring, and orientation process to meet our clients’ needs.

Engineering DDS Engineering, PLLC — Page 8

148 Chester Court Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-2247.................................................fax (270) 843-9323 dds@ddsengineering.com www.ddsengineering.com DDS Engineering, PLLC, is committed to performing our work with “pride and excellence in surveying, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and landscape architecture” with over 30 years of experience.

183 St. Charles Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-0812.................................................fax (270) 842-0910 lei@landmarkengineering.net www.landmarkengineering.net

Engineering/Surveying Cannon & Cannon, Inc. — Page 43

730 Fairview Avenue, Suite C-1 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-2744.................................................fax (270) 843-2720 www.cannon-cannon.com • General Civil Engineering • Field Surveying • Transportation & Traffic Design • Electrical Transmission & Distribution • Water/Wastewater • Gas Distribution • Stormwater Management • Residential/Commercial Site Development Providing the attention that each individual deserves.

Financial Institutions American Bank & Trust — Page 47

1302 Scottsville Road 31411 Louisville Road 3011 Nashville Road 1115 Fairview Avenue P.O. Box 688 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 796-8444.................................................fax (270) 796-8998 www.ambanking.com • Locally Owned & Operated • Personal Service • Free Online Banking • Residential Mortgage Lending • Commercial Loans • Credit Cards • Personal/Business Checking & Savings Accounts • FDIC & Equal Housing Lender

Autotruck Federal Credit Union — Page 91

1475 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4365.................................................fax (270) 781-2251 www.autotruckfcu.org We are a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative owned and controlled by its members. Enhance your benefits by offering Autotruck FCU today. Contact us to hear more or go to www.autotruckfcu.org.

BB&T — Page 28

1820 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-1000.................................................fax (270) 782-4476 www.bbt.com BB&T and its subsidiaries offer full-service commercial and retail banking and additional financial services such as investments, insurance, corporate finance, international banking, leasing, and trust. Eight convenient locations.

Bank of Edmonson County — Page 79

6780 Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 793-0033.................................................fax (270) 793-0159 Where banking is still a people business! Full-service bank offering checking, CDs, money-market accounts, mortgages, home-equity loans, business checking, commercial loans, and Internet banking.

Chase Corporate Banking — Page 36

1945 Scottsville Road, Suite 205 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 901-2953.................................................fax (270) 901-2966 www.chase.com

Citizens First - Bowling Green â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 27

1065 Ashley Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 51650 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 393-0700.................................................fax (270) 393-8591 www.citizensfirstbank.com â&#x20AC;˘Â Checking â&#x20AC;˘Â Savings â&#x20AC;˘ Personal Loans â&#x20AC;˘ Business Loans â&#x20AC;˘Â Mortgage Loans â&#x20AC;˘Â Online Banking â&#x20AC;˘Â Bill Pay â&#x20AC;˘Â E-Statements â&#x20AC;˘ Bowling Green â&#x20AC;˘ Franklin â&#x20AC;˘ Glasgow â&#x20AC;˘ Munfordville â&#x20AC;˘ Horse Cave

Farmers National Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 15

5290 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 783-8300.................................................fax (270) 783-4254 www.fnbankky.com â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Consumer â&#x20AC;˘ Auto â&#x20AC;˘ Home Equity Lines â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Mortgage â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ and More!

Franklin Bank & Trust Company â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 58

661 Dishman Lane Extension Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-6400.................................................fax (270) 843-4470 www.fbtco.com Our bank has been in business for 50 years, is locally owned, and is able to make quick decisions on a local level. Visit us at our second Bowling Green location: 2305 Gary Farms Boulevard.

South Central Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 42

Bowling Green Branches........................................(270) 782-9696 1757 Campbell Lane 805 Lehman Avenue 3505 Louisville Road 2710 Nashville Road 5251 Scottsville Road 1709 U.S. 31W Bypass Franklin Branch......................................................(270) 586-9696 240 South Main Street Franklin, KY 42134 www.southcentralbank.com Hometown Banking ... there is a difference! Business or personal, taking care of our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs is what we are all about.

U.S. Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 9

1065 Ashley Street, Suite 201 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 846-7340 www.ktcsolutions.net

We provide financial services for both individuals and businesses. Our services include financial planning, investment management, trusts, 401(k)s, rollover IRAs, and income planning.

Republic Bank & Trust Company â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 17

1700 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-9111.................................................fax (270) 782-9398 www.republicbank.com Full-service neighborhood banking offering BreakFree checking, Premier 50 checking, CDs, money-market accounts, mortgages, home-equity loans, business checking, commercial loans, Internet banking, and a 24-hour infoline.

Service One Credit Union â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 92

P.O. Box 51770 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 796-8500.................................................fax (270) 393-0035 socu@socu.com www.socu.com When you join SOCU, you become a member of a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative whose primary mission is serving its members. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to serve you!

832 Broadway Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3111.................................................fax (270) 842-1496 kevinkirby@jckirbyandson.com J.C. Kirby & Son have been serving the folks of Bowling Green and Warren County for the past 40 years. With over 260 years of combined experience, we feel we are adept to solve most any given problem. Bowling Green Monument Company Bowling Green Gardens Cemetery

Johnson, Vaughn, Phelps Funeral Home, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 22

901 Fairview Avenue P.O. Box 1114 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1114 (270) 843-4338.................................................fax (270) 843-2349 www.jvpfh.com

(270) 745-7600 500 E. Main Street 1747 Ashley Circle 721 Campbell Lane 1970 Cave Mill Road 810 Lain Avenue 3240 Louisville Road www.usbank.com

A family owned and operated funeral home. All professional services, from embalming to final preparations, are performed on location by our qualified staff.

U.S. Bank is home of the Five Star Service Guarantee, an exclusive promise to provide exemplary service to its customers.

Flooring

KTC Wealth & Retirement Solutions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 51

Funeral & Cremation Services J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels & Crematory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 70

Grinsteadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flooring & Furnishings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 11

1353 Old Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-1072.................................................fax (270) 843-1075 grinsteadsflorri@bellsouth.net

Government City of Bowling Green â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 22

1001 College Street P.O. Box 430 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0430 (270) 393-3633.................................................fax (270) 393-3698 www.bgky.org

We carry a complete line of floor covering products, specializing in residential sales and installation. We have the largest selection of quality laminate in Bowling Green. We do not charge for estimates.

Accredited Police, Public Works, and Fire departments. The City of Bowling Green is committed to strengthening our vibrant community by focusing on quality of life, service delivery, fiscal responsibility, public safety, neighborhood revitalization, visionary leadership, and economic development.

Tile Trends

Kentucky Office for the Blind

342 Vanderbilt Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 783-8453.................................................fax (270) 783-8384 info@tiletrends.com Tile Trends is the solution for your tile and stone countertop needs. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find our experience invaluable and our product line unbelievable! Experience the quality, service, and products you deserve.

Florist Broadway Florist

923 Broadway Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-1360.................................................fax (270) 842-1363 www.broadwayfloristofbg.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Bowling Green beautiful ... one petal at a time.â&#x20AC;? Specializing in your custom orders for any occasion. Stop by today to look at our selection of silk and fresh flowers!

400 E. Main Street, Suite 302 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 746-7479................................................Fax (270) 746-7481 www.blind.ky.gov Providing a wide variety of programs and services to assist with visual disabilities and to give individuals the tools they need to become more independent and productive in the community/ workforce.

Grocery Crossroads IGA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 40 2560 Mt. Victor Lane: 781-3059 5499 Scottsville Road: 782-1828 7604 Russellville Road: 782-3560

Groceries, meat, produce, deli rotisserie chicken, Subway restaurant and gasoline. Three locations in Bowling Green. Close To Home.

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Houchens Markets — Page 40

1589 31 W By Pass: 842-3631 1347 Highway 185 Sugar Maple: 796-2000 1901 Russellville Road: 842-6140 (With Full-Service Deli) 3170 Louisville Road: 782-1213 (With Full-Service Deli) Full-service grocery with full line produce department, meat department with butcher. For Southern Goodness choose Houchens Markets.

Health & Fitness Work Therapeutics, Inc. — Page 36

1143 Fairway Street, Suite 104 Bowling Greet, KY 42103 (270) 781-9202.................................................fax (270) 781-9072 www.worktherapeutics.com A physical therapy company dedicated to helping companies and their employees eliminate work injuries, disability, and the cost to both.

Healthcare Commonwealth Health Corporation CHC Sales Team — Page 35

800 Park Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-1541 • (800) 624-2318....................fax (270) 745-0683 www.chc.net

Questhouse, Inc. — Page 65

2349 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-3387.................................................fax (270) 781-3407 questhouse@bellsouth.net www.questhouse.com

Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfasts Baymont Inn & Suites — Page 30

165 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-3200.................................................fax (270) 782-6699 www.baymontinns.com

Kentucky’s premier, upscale chemical dependency treatment provider specializing in the care of impaired healthcare professionals, business executives, and others. Four week program costs $3,900, payable upon admission. Confidentiality is assured.

Listening to our guests and treating them like neighbors is what we do best. Discover true hometown hospitality at Baymont Inn & Suites. Offering complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet, and more.

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services — Page 63

Candlewood Suites — Page 30

1035 Porter Pike Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-1199.................................................fax (270) 782-9996 www.rivendellbehavioral.com

540 Wall Street Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-5505.................................................fax (270) 843-5506 www.candlewoodsuites.com

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services provides specialty mental health services for chemically dependent/dually diagnosed adolescents, sexually reactive male children, and adolescent male sexual offenders, as well as general psychiatric programs for children and adolescents.

Candlewood Suites is the guest-preferred leader in extended stay and is also Bowling Green’s newest hotel. We feature a full kitchen in every suite as well as many signature amenities.

Rosewood Health Care Center — Page 23

550 High Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3296.................................................fax (270) 782-9074 www.kindredhealthcare.com

Country Hearth Inn

395 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 783-4443 or (888) 294-6491...................fax (270) 846-4379 www.countryhearth.com

Commonwealth Health Corporation offers employers innovative programs that provide high-quality services to meet your company’s healthcare needs. These include Corpcare, Bluegrass Outpatient Center, Center Care, and Worksite Wellness Program.

Rosewood Health Care is a skilled nursing center providing skilled and intermediate nursing services; occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory services; nurse practitioner; subacute rehabilitation unit; and an Alzheimer’s unit.

• Free wireless Internet • Deluxe continental breakfast with waffles • In-room coffee maker and hair dryer • Pet friendly • Microfridge upon request (subject to availability) • Call for group and corporate rates

First Choice Home Medical — Page 67

The Medical Center — Page 62

Hilton Garden Inn - Bowling Green KY — Page 75

250 Park Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-1000 info@mcbg.org www.TheMedicalCenter.org

1020 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-6778.................................................fax (270) 781-6998 crystal.chism@hilton.com www.bowlinggreen.stayhgi.com

First Choice Home Medical is a locally owned and operated home respiratory and medical equipment company serving the Barren River District. Select First Choice for your home medical equipment needs.

Serving Southcentral Kentucky since 1926, The Medical Center is the region’s healthcare leader, offering a wide variety of medical services, including the only open-heart surgery program in the region, the Cancer Treatment Center, Emergency Medical Services, Bone and Joint Center, and Obstetrics and Neonatology.

• 100% Smoke Free • Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access • In-Room Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave • 32" HD Flat Screen Television • Restaurant, Lounge, Room Service • Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Indoor Whirlpool • Function Space

1945 Scottsville Road, Suite A-3 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 393-9393.................................................fax (270) 393-9383 skip.wirth@firstchoicehomemedical.com www.firstchoicehomemedical.com

Graves Gilbert Clinic — Page 66

P.O. Box 90007 201 Park Street Bowling Green, KY 42102-9007 (270) 781-5111.................................................fax (270) 780-0498 knightk@ggclinic.com www.ggclinic.com Since 1937, Graves-Gilbert Clinic has been a leader in providing quality healthcare to the South Central Kentucky region. The clinic consists of over 50 physicians representing 19 medical specialities.

LifeSkills, Inc. — Page 65

922 State Street P.O. Box 6499 Bowling Green, KY 42102-6499 (270) 901-5000.................................................fax (270) 842-5268 mluckaba@lifeskills.com www.lifeskills.com Our Mission: We support people who experience mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities as they build meaningful and independent lives.

Urgentcare — Page 63

1225 Fairway Street, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-3910 www.urgentcarebowlinggreen.com Urgentcare is Bowling Green’s premier “no appointment necessary” healthcare provider for minor injury and illness. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. On-site pharmacy, X-ray, lab, and EKG.

Heating & Cooling Gra-Tac Heating & Cooling — Page 51

563 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-1514.................................................fax (270) 782-8073 info@gra-tac.com Trust in the form of 33 years and thousands of satisfied customers. Call us when you need us. That’s Quality — That’s GRA-TAC Heating & Cooling!

Lyons Service Company — Page 37

2721 Pioneer Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-8793.................................................fax (270) 781-8401 www.lyonsservicecompany.com Scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on mechanical heating and cooling equipment. Installation of building automation controls. Repair of process chillers and broilers. Serving the industrial, commercial, school, and healthcare markets.

Hospice Care Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc. — Page 63

5872 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-3402.................................................fax (270) 782-0588 www.hospicesoky.org The mission of Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc., is to provide support that enables the terminally ill to spend their final days in a pain-free and dignified home environment.

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Holiday Inn University Plaza — Page 82

1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 745-0088.................................................fax (270) 745-0019 plaza.sales@jqh.com www.hibowlinggreen.com Bowling Green’s largest hotel is in a class by itself. Featuring 218 first-class rooms and suites, the Hartland Café, and the Atrium Lounge, the Plaza is the perfect place to send your overnight guests.

Home-Towne Suites – Bowling Green KY — Page 79 1929 Mel Browning Street Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-3311.................................................fax (270) 846-4511 gm-bowlinggreen@htshotel.com www.htshotel.com Everything you need to feel right at home. • Fully equipped kitchens • Plasma TVs available • Expanded cable; HBO is free • Iron and ironing board in every room • Convenient onsite laundry facility • Free high-speed Internet, wired and wireless • Weekly guest socials

Industrial Supply B & M Industrial Supply — Page 38

26 Corporate Court Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4916.................................................fax (270) 781-4714 254 Commerce Court Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (270) 885-0154.................................................fax (270) 886-7654 Visit us at one of our two locations. Call us for a line card or catalog.

Injection Molding

Manufacturing

Western Kentucky Plastics, Inc. — Page 26

AEP Industries, Inc. — Page 14

We are a full-service custom injection molder supplying a variety of industries. We take pride in working with our customers to make them successful at their endeavors.

AEP’s Printed / Converted Products Division delivers a fully integrated packaging solution to markets such as food, beverage, health and beauty, pet care, and industrial. Processes include co-extrusion blown film, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, and bag making.

308 Dishman Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101-4007 (270) 782-1881.................................................fax (270) 782-6608 www.westernkyplastics.com

Insurance

123 Williamette Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-8026.................................................fax (270) 782-7478 www.aepinc.com

Alex Rios - Anthem BC/BS — Page 64

Country Oven Bakery — Page 59

Your source for individual, family, and senior health coverage.

Established in 1981, a producer of the highest-quality iced cakes, baked cakes, and frozen dough products for in-store bakeries.

Houchens Insurance Group HIG — Page 40

CSS Coatings / QuickDrive Sealing & Striping

1945 Scottsville Road Suite 208 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 796-4914.................................................fax (270) 796-4929 www.alexrios-insurance.com

2840 Pioneer Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-3200.................................................fax (270) 782-7170

Lord Corporation — Page 33

2800 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 8500 Bowling Green, KY 42101-4053 (270) 781-5440.................................................fax (270) 842-1358 www.lord.com Our team-based workforce of more than 180 employees produces high-quality bonded elastomer assemblies that manage shock, vibration, noise, and motion for equipment and the transportation industries.

M.T.S. Inc. — Page 38

1500 Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (248) 841-5083.................................................fax (866) 466-4360 gmurphy@mtsquickresponse.com www.mtsquickresponse.com Servicing all types of manufacturers for quality inspections, reworks, sorting, and packaging in our facility or at your location. Currently ELEP provider for GM assembly. ISO 9001-2000 certified.

127 Dishman Lane, Suite A7 P.O. Box 30277 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 793-9069.................................................fax (270) 793-9082 sealandcoat@insightbb.com www.quickdrivebg.com

Machined Ceramics, Inc.

Blake Hart Taylor & Wiseman Insurance 1240 Fairway Street: 781-6700

• Professional Workmanship • Free Estimates • Fully Insured and Licensed • Service Available Year Round • Seal, Stripe, and Open in 6–8 hours • Ultimate Sand Suspension for a Safer, More Durable Surface

Over 18 years of experience in the production of precision machined ceramics: alumina, silicon carbides, silicon nitrides, and zirconias. These are used in equipment for a wide range of industries: manufacturing, communications, aerospace, medical, and automotive applications.

Insurors of Kentucky

DESA, LLC — Page 29

Insurance Specialists 1750 Scottsville Road: 793-0367 Center of Insurance 1750 Scottsville Road: 781-6200 Van Meter Insurance Group 1240 Fairway Street: 781-2020 Employers Risk Services 1240 Fairway Street: 781-2020

1415 U.S. 31-W Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-0304.................................................fax (270) 781-0559 www.iokyadv.com As an independent agency, our goal is to assist in all your insurance needs: • Homeowners • Automobile • Umbrella • Workers’ Compensation • Business • Life • Health Let us “help you sleep at night.”

Machine/Welding Bowling Green Machine & Welding Company

119 St. Charles Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-9560.................................................fax (270) 846-4086 mmabgmach@aol.com • General Machine Work & Welding • Portable Align Boring • Portable Welding • DriveShaft Service • CNC Machining & Burning

CGS Machine & Tool, Inc. — Page 17

2750 Griffin Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 783-3589.................................................fax (270) 783-4237 cgs@cgsmachine.com • Tool and Die • Conventional Machining • CNC Turning • CNC Milling • Wire EDM • Fabricating/Certified Welders • Special Machine Building • 2 Shifts • 24-Hour Emergency Service

Machinery Movers Continental Machinery Movers, Inc. — Page 70

5884 Nashville Pike P.O. Box 10090 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-3113.................................................fax (270) 746-0468 www.cmm-ky.com We specialize in the installation of new and used equipment, material handling lines, plant dismantling and relocation, specialized hauling, and industrial rigging. We have warehouse space available.

2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 (270) 745-7843.................................................fax (270) 781-5705 www.desaint.com

629 N. Graham Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-0512.................................................fax (270) 781-9361 machinedceramics@insightbb.com www.machinedceramics.com

SCA Personal Care — Page 43

7030 Louisville Road P.O. Box 90022 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9022 (270) 796-9300.................................................fax (270) 796-3181 www.sca.com

DESA is a growth-oriented manufacturer and marketer of leading zone heating and specialty tool/DIY products for consumer and professional markets throughout the world.

SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company that produces personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, and publication papers. At the beginning of 2008, SCA had approximately 50,000 employees.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. — Page 59

Stoody Thermadyne Industries — Page 59

One Fruit of the Loom Drive P.O. Box 90015 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9015 (270) 781-6400.................................................fax (270) 438-1155 www.fruit.com Fruit of the Loom is a leading international, vertically integrated basic apparel company. The company manufactures underwear, casualwear, childrenswear, and printable tees and fleece for the activewear industry. An independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, Inc.

5557 Nashville Road P.O. Box 90032 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9032 (270) 781-9777.................................................fax (270) 843-4248 www.stoody.com

Topura America Fastener, Inc. — Page 38

1070 Monterey Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-8500.................................................fax (270) 781-3150 www.topuraaf.com

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. — Page 33

TAF is an enthusiastic manufacturer of the best quality fasteners. We conduct our business with the highest regard for our employees, customers, suppliers, and community.

Helping to enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

Brims Science Museum

151 Turner Court P.O. Box 30309 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-3319.................................................fax (270) 842-6425 www.hillspet.com

Holderfield Battery Company, Inc. — Page 42

990 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-1602.................................................fax (270) 842-6588 www.dekabatteries.com East Penn manufactures a full line of batteries and battery accessories for the automotive, commercial, industrial, and specialty markets.

Museums 1229 Center Street P.O. Box 71 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-9779.................................................fax (270) 843-9779 b.r.i.m.s@insightbb.com Children’s science and technology museum with 50 hands-on exhibits, including model railroad HO gauge, magic mirrors, lasers, two tornadoes in a box, color shadows, Tesla coil rate reaction timer.

Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Page 75 International Paper — Page 35

5150 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 783-3600.................................................fax (270) 783-3700 www.internationalpaper.com International Paper is a diversified integrated forest products company. Our facility in Bowling Green produces corrugated shipping containers for manufacturing in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana.

401 Kentucky Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-7317 www.historicrailpark.com

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum, is an exciting stateof-the-art museum. The L & N Depot offers unique rental opportunities for luncheons, seminars, and special events.

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC — Page 37 525 Central Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-6492.................................................fax (270) 846-4648 Aluminum suspension for the automobile industry.

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Riverview at Hobson Grove — Page 85

1100 W. Main Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-5565.................................................fax (270) 843-5557 rivervw@bowlinggreen.net www.bgky.org/riverview.htm Riverview, a fully restored 1872 Victorian house museum, has significant Civil War family and site history. Guided tours February through December, Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sun. 1–4 p.m. Gift shop.

Music Royal Music Company, Inc. — Page 85

1023 State Street P.O. Box 866 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0866 (270) 842-9435.................................................fax (270) 842-9436 royalmus@bellsouth.net www.royalmusicky.com Royal Music has served families in Kentucky for 61 years. Through our experienced staff our mission is to provide quality instruments, music, lessons, and service to the people of our area.

Non-Profit President’s Club / Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce — Page 5

Gwynn Stewart Realty — Inside Front Cover

1314 Richland Drive Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-9111.................................................fax (270) 843-1877 gstew0407@aol.com Through education and experience we have successfully networked attorneys, lenders, inspectors, etc. to make your move a smooth, economical, and joyous experience. We truly consider our clients as family.

Hidden Springs Subdivision — Page 55 Minutes from Bowling Green Just off Highway 101 N (270) 782-3700 www.byrdauction.com

A beautiful and uncrowded community. Minutes north of Bowling Green. Hidden Springs offers a lovely stone and cascading waterfall entrance. Lighted street, large lots, mature trees. Prices very attractive.

RE/MAX Real Estate Executives Michael E. Miller — Outside Back Cover

2501 Crossings Boulevard, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-6000.................................................fax (270) 782-3683 mmiller@remax.net www.homesinbowlinggreen.com

710 College Street P.O. Box 51 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0051 (270) 781-3200.................................................fax (270) 843-0458 www.bgchamber.com

Bowling Green’s Real Estate Leader! Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Search over 1,000 local listings online at www.homesinbowlinggreen.com. Residential, Commercial, Auctions, Land, Lots, New Construction, Investments. Call (270) 781-6000.

The President’s Club was formed in 1998 to recognize Chamber partners who generously contribute to the economic development efforts of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.

RE/MAX Real Estate Executives - Lynn Whitmer

Physicians/Surgeons Associated Foot and Ankle Clinics, P.S.C. — Page 64 1830 Destiny Lane, Suite 110 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-3338.................................................fax (270) 846-3318 afacpsc@bellsouth.net

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates — Page 64

165 Natchez Trace, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-7800.................................................fax (270) 843-0779 www.wkona.net Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates offers MRI, physical and occupational therapy, and bone density screening. All the physicians are board certified and stay current with up-to-date techniques and trends in their field.

Real Estate Coldwell Banker Commercial Legacy Real Estate Group — Inside Back Cover

2345 Fitzgerald Industrial Drive Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-3844.................................................fax (270) 783-0046 www.coldwellbankercommercial.com Coldwell Banker Commercial: Leaders in providing specialized real estate service. Local and regional knowledge to assist clients in discovering market opportunities and to deliver value to their commercial real estate clients.

Coldwell Banker Legacy Real Estate Group — Page 3 753 Bakerfields Way Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-6683.................................................fax (270) 843-8780 www.KYmoves.com Local attention with national support — that’s why Coldwell Banker is your “Perfect Partner.” Experienced professionals dedicated to serving your real estate needs. Residential, commercial, investment properties, auctions, and new construction.

Coldwell Banker Legacy Real Estate Group Verice & Gene England Verice cell (270) 791-4930 Gene cell (270) 791-8402 Toll-free (877) 239-7870 vericeandgene@coldwellbanker.com www.vericeandgene.com

The Animal Lover’s Real Estate Professionals, The “2 for 1” Team, are multi-million-dollar producers specializing in homes, homes with acreage, farms, and land. Let our experience go to work for you!

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2501 Crossing Boulevard Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 746-3150.................................................fax (270) 782-3683 lynnwhitmer@remax.net www.dotandlynnfly.com Dot and Lynn have many years of experience in the real estate market in Bowling Green. They are professionals working hard to make their customers’ moves as smooth as possible.

Records Management Records Management Services

93 Parker Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-2318.................................................fax (270) 781-7824 www.recordsmanagementservices.com

Recycling PSC Metals, Inc. — Page 38

125 Kelly Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-3765.................................................fax (270) 796-2766 www.pscmetals.com • We buy all types of scrap metals, cars, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, cans, industrial scrap, and radiators • Mobile auto crushing • Mobile logging/bailing

Restaurants Buckhead Cafe & Bakery — Page 77

760 Campbell Lane in Buckhead Square Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-0110.................................................fax (270) 781-0198 rkelley@mariahs.com www.buckheadcafe.net Buckhead Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant in popular Buckhead Square. The menu includes pizzas and wraps from the wood-fired oven, panini sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, and delicious homemade desserts.

Mariah’s Restaurant — Page 77

801 State Street P.O. Box 1802 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1802 (270) 842-6878.................................................fax (270) 781-0498 rkelley@mariahs.com www.mariahs.com Mariah’s is located downtown in Bowling Green’s oldest brick home. Casual atmosphere and dining featuring wood-fired brick oven, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, hand-cut steaks, and homemade desserts.

Subway — Page 40

Eat Fresh. Located inside Crossroads IGA. 2560 Mt. Victor Lane: 781-3364 5499 Scottsville Road: 781-3223 7604 Russellville Road: 782-7087

Sonic – America’s Drive-In — Page 40

1640 Campbell Lane........................................................780-9577

Yuki Japanese Restaurant — Page 85

151 Iron Skillet Court Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 393-8477.................................................fax (270) 393-8477 Experience the authentic cuisine, impeccable service, and competitive prices that are sure to make us your dining favorite at our Bowling Green location by the Ramada Inn™.

Retail Sam’s Club # 4876 — Page 17

3200 Ken Bale Boulevard Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-7775.................................................fax (270) 781-7829 www.samsclub.com

Sales & Services Industrial Gas Technology, Inc.

150 Vanderbilt Court Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 783-0538.................................................fax (270) 783-0739 Your compressor and pump sales and service solution.

Security Systems AAA Systems — Page 48

1101 Shive Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-1443.................................................fax (270) 746-9011 frank@aaasystems.com www.aaasystems.com We install and service the following systems: • Fire Alarms/Voice Evac • Security Alarms • Digital Camera Systems — CCTV • IP & Megapixel Cameras • Access Control/Gate Systems • Computer Network Cabling • Telephone Systems

Double Dome Systems, Inc. — Page 75

325 B Emmett Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 846-4468.................................................fax (270) 846-2601 rick@doubledomesystems.com www.doubledomesystems.com We supply, service, and install the following systems and equipment: • Telephone • Fire Alarm • Pro Audio and Video • CCTV • Intercom • Public Address • Nurse Call • Data Networking • Local Area Networking (LAN) • And More!

Quality Security Systems, Inc. — Page 37

8020 Cemetery Road Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-0888.................................................fax (270) 721-0049 qss@bellsouth.net www.qualitysecuritysystems.net For Chamber Members*: • 15% Discount on Every Camera System • Reduced Monthly Monitoring Fee • No Installation or Activation Fee * Mention our ad to receive these offers

Services – Customer Better Quality Business Systems Inc.

2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 103 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-3400.................................................fax (270) 843-3428 davidsewell@bqbs.com www.bqbs.com Providing South Central Kentucky everything from copying, printing, scanning, and faxing to document imaging for storage, distribution, and retrieval. Local support from Bowling Green for Xerox, Kyocera, and HP products.

Land Shark Shredding — Page 26

P.O. 70156 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0156 (270) 793-0880.................................................fax (270) 793-0884 don@landsharkshredding.com www.LandSharkShredding.com LAND SHARK SHREDDING is Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky’s ONLY on-site mobile shredding company. We completely destroy your personal, confidential, and proprietary documents and other media AT YOUR LOCATION.

Shipping & Packing The UPS Store #2058

Thoroughbred Square 1945 Scottsville Road, B2 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-7299.................................................fax (270) 842-7320 store2058@theupsstore.com www.theupsstore.com We are your one-stop business center, offering a wide range of services beyond packaging and shipping: printing, binding, laminating, notary, faxing, passport photos, and much more. Come see us!

The UPS Store at Buckhead Square

760 Campbell Lane, Suite 106 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-4002.................................................fax (270) 842-4057 store5638@theupsstore.com www.theupsstore.com/5638.htm We offer consumers and small businesses a wide range of products and services in one convenient location. Packaging, Shipping, Color Copies, Digital Printing, Mailbox Services, Postal Services, and Moving Supplies.

Shopping Mall Greenwood Mall — Page 74

Management Office 2625 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-9047.................................................fax (270) 782-9125 www.greenwoodmall.com Shop one of Greenwood Mall’s four department stores and over 100 specialty shops. Enjoy a quick bite in our family-friendly food court. Visit us online at www.greenwoodmall.com.

Telecommunications

Titles

951 Fairview Avenue P.O. Box 1118 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1118 (270) 842-6541.................................................fax (270) 781-3299 rickc@wrecc.com www.wrecc.com

Summit Title Company provides residential and commercial closings, deed transfers, title searches, title insurance, and more. Fast, reliable closings and superior customer service ... Summit Title ... exceeding your expectations.

District offices in Bowling Green, Franklin, Leitchfield, and Morgantown. For over 70 years, Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, a member-owned utility, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of its over 60,000 member-owners.

Transportation GO bg transit / Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. — Page 21

921 Beauty Avenue P.O. Box 90014 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9014 (270) 782-3162.................................................fax (270) 842-5735 www.casoky.org Community Action of Southern Kentucky operates GO bg transit for the City of Bowling Green. Public transit bus routes operate within city limits, and GO also provides door-to-door transportation for persons with disabilities.

Yellow Cab - Bowling Green KY

P.O. Box 137 Bowling Green, KY 42134 (270) 843-3232.................................................fax (270) 586-0127 vcyellowcab@bellsouth.net Providing taxi, delivery, and courier services using new, fuelefficient vehicles designed to fit your needs.

Travel Services Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau — Page 13

1661 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-8999

352 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104-7519 (270) 782-0800.................................................fax (270) 842-2104 info@visitbgky.com www.visitbgky.com

1355 Veterans Memorial Lane, Suite 102 (Oxford Center) Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-0355 www.bluegrasscellular.com

Staffed information center with maps and brochures. Gift shop with Bowling Green souvenirs and Kentucky-made products. Convention services available: registration assistance, name tags, welcome bags, VIP gifts.

Bluegrass Cellular is the area’s only locally owned and operated wireless carrier, offering coverage where you live, work, and play in central Kentucky and now in southern Indiana.

The Travel Authority

Bluegrass Cellular — Page 39

Comstar Systems — Page 33

944 Searcy Way P.O. Box 70067 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-7076.................................................fax (270) 782-6076 comstar@bellsouth.net www.comstarsystems.net • Access Control • Cable TV • Closed-Circuit TV • Fire Alarms • Fire Extinguishers • Kitchen Hood Systems • Master Clocks • Computer Networks • Nurse Call • Public Access • Pro Sound • Telephone • Video • Data • Media Management

Insight Communications — Page 74 515 Double Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 793-0902 www.insightcom.com

Star*Tel Systems, Inc. — Page 43

106 E. Wayne Street P.O. Box 515 Glasgow, KY 42142-0515 (270) 651-5597.................................................fax (270) 659-7813 www.startelsystems.com • C-TAP Program • IP-VoIP Telecommunications • Remote Office Connectivity • Centralized System Management • Integrated Voice Mail • School Intercom/Clock/Paging • CCTV/MATV/CATV • Nurse Call/Patient Location

Warren RECC — Page 38

2501 Crossing Boulevard, Suite 201 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-6906 • Toll Free (877) 717-5777.....fax (270) 782-4730 www.SummitTitleCompany.com

Summit Title Company — Page 96

Vision Downing - McPeak Vision Centers — Page 52

1403 Andrea Circle Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4909.................................................fax (270) 843-9678 www.downing-mcpeak.com Full-service ophthalmology and optometry practice offering complete eye exams, medical and surgical treatment of cataracts and glaucoma, diabetic eye care, refractive procedures such as LASIK and CK, and a full optical shop with the latest fashions.

Love and Warden Eye Care

Dr. Tammy H. Love Dr. Trina R. Warden Dr. Darcy M. Coomer 1256 Campbell Lane, Suite 106 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 796-6021.................................................fax (270) 796-6072 www.loveandwardeneyecare.com Providing comprehensive eye care for the entire family. Diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases and injuries. Contact lens evaluations. Licensed optician to assist with the best frames and lenses for your prescription and budget.

Waste Management Scott Waste Services — Page 1

1212 Eastland Street P.O. Box 447 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 783-4016......... fax (270) 842-8198 toll free (877) 558-2579 www.scottwaste.com Your best choice in obtaining the best waste management services. We are as committed to excellence as you are with you own company. Make the smart choice — Scott Waste Services.

1945 Scottsville Road, Suite C-3 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 745-7625.................................................fax (270) 843-0270 sandra.jenkins@thetravelauthority.com www.TheTravelAuthority.com Since 1970, The Travel Authority, an American Express Travel Representative, has been assisting customers with their business and leisure travel needs. Visit our Bowling Green office today! Your Global Concierge®

Utilities Atmos Energy Corporation — Page 26

2850 Russelville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1701.................................................fax (270) 782-6271 bill.greer@atmosenergy.com www.atmosenergy.com Atmos Energy is recognized as one of the most efficient and reliable gas companies in Kentucky. Our emphasis on customer service is a primary reason over 180,000 customers in 38 counties are satisfied natural gas users today.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities — Page 23

801 Center Street P.O. Box 10300 Bowling Green, KY 42102-7300 (270) 782-1200.................................................fax (270) 782-4320 www.bgmu.com Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is your hometown utility, providing water, waste water treatment, electric, and commercial high-speed data services to our community.

Tennessee Valley Authority — Page 21

6045 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101-7319 (270) 846-7040.................................................fax (270) 846-7045 www.tva.gov Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a federal corporation, the nation’s largest electricity producer, a steward of the Tennessee River basin, a national center for environmental research, and an economic development agency for parts of seven states.

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