Bowling Green, KY 2014 Community Profile

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a CommunityLink Publication

VP of Production Operations Amanda White Director of Publication Design Josh Mueller Managing Editor Laura Wilcoxen Contributing Writers Stacey Biggs, Mark Brooks, Jennifer Bull, Ian Correa, Amanda Knoles, Jay Nehrkorn, Alan Palmer, Leslie Peek, Don Sergent, Chris Thorn, Laura Wilcoxen Photography Coordinator Jay Nehrkorn Photography Shawna Williams Cover Photo Courtesy of GM Additional Images Provided by Aviation Heritage Park, Beech Bend, Gary Berdeaux, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bowling Green Independent School District, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, Bowling Green Parks & Recreation, Bowling Green Retirement Village, DDS Engineering , FANUC America, Kelly Lee Flora, GBBN Architects, GM, Graves-Gilbert Clinic, Lost River Cave, NASCO, National Corvette Museum, Olde Stone, SKyPAC, Jeffrey Smith, Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, The Medical Center, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, Jim Veazey, Warren County Rural Elecric Cooperative, Warren County Schools, Warren County Water District, WDNS Radio, Western Kentucky University

Lead Design Amanda White Director of GIS Aimee Wheatley Website Creation & Support Josh Chandler Director of Media Purchasing Diana Vaughn Director of Business Development George Prudhomme VP of Sales Operations & Client Care Debbie Moss Business Development Manager Bonnie Ebers Customer Service Director Kathy Risley Ad Research Mary Kopshever, Mildred Walker Ad Traffic Carol Smith Ad Design Mary Caldwell Administrative Support Kathy Hagene, Carol Smith Account Support Terri Ahner Human Resources Assistant Teresa Craig Mailroom Technician Melinda Bowlin Publishing Systems Specialist Christopher Miller Chairman & Founder Craig Williams

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, Partnership Services Kim Phelps – Director of Communications and Public Policy 710 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101 Phone 270-781-3200, Fax 270-843-0458 U.S. Toll-Free 866-330-2422 www.bgchamber.com

AS OF JANUARY 2014

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4742 Holts Prairie Road, P.O. Box 306, Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone 800-455-5600 Fax 866-381-9759 www.communitylink.com © 2014 Craig Williams Creative, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

WHAT’S INSIDE | Table of Contents

What’s Inside

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Central for Business Overview South Central Kentucky — An Easy Sell.......6 Among the Companies We Keep.................8 Geared for Manufacturers.........................10 Bowling Green Is Corvette Central.............12 Utilities.....................................................14

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Industry Benefits Sites & Tools............................................18 State-of-the-Art State of Mind...................20 WKU Small Business Accelerator..............22

Definitive Data A Closer Look...........................................24

Commercial Real Estate A Climate of Growth..................................28

Innovation in Action Transformative Technology........................30 NCM Motorsports Park..............................32

Southern for Living Residential Real Estate Make Yourself at Home.............................36 Designing Your Dream Home?

Get in Gear With These Chamber Partners..................................40 The Olde Stone Community......................41

Retirement Action in Any Gear You Choose..................42

Town & Gown Bowling Green & WKU..............................43

Volunteerism & Faith Community of Caring................................46 Area Chamber-Partner Congregations........................................47

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Table of Contents | WHAT’S INSIDE Arts, Entertainment & Recreation A Vibrant Vibe...........................................48 SKyPAC & the Capitol Arts Center.............50 BG Bucket List..........................................52 South Central Kentucky Attractions...........54 Regional Festivals & Events......................56 Get Fit in ’14............................................59

Community Spirit About the Chamber Welcome From Chairman John Mark Fones....................................62 The Value of Chamber Partnership............63

Leadership

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Q&A: Mayor Wilkerson & Judge-Executive Buchanon.................64 The CVB: Geared for Fun, Geared for Success................................66 Leadership South Central Kentucky..........68

A Developing Downtown Hitcents Park Plaza...................................69

Making Your Move Healthcare The Medical Center...................................72 TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital...................................74 Graves-Gilbert Clinic.................................76 Comprehensive Care Map.........................77

Education Bowling Green City Schools......................80 Warren County Schools.............................81 Green River Educational Cooperative........................82 Chamber-Partner Private Schools..............82 Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College..............83 What’s New at WKU?................................84

Get Connected Phone Numbers for Newcomers................87

Sponsors Directory Index of Advertisers & Preferred Businesses..........................88

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Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Source: Rand McNally

Distance to Major Cities

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Highway Miles

Drive Time

Nashville, Tenn.

70

1 hr 11 mins

Louisville, Ky.

114

1 hr 51 mins

Lexington, Ky.

153

2 hrs 33 mins

Cincinnati, Ohio

210

3 hrs 23 mins

Indianapolis, Ind.

226

3 hrs 31 mins

Charleston, W. Va.

241

5 hrs 25 mins

Memphis, Tenn.

280

4 hrs 16 mins

St. Louis, Mo.

291

4 hrs 45 mins

Columbus, Ohio

316

5 hrs

Atlanta, Ga.

316

5 hrs 2 mins

Montgomery, Ala.

350

5 hrs 22 mins

Chicago, Ill.

409

6 hrs 31 mins

Little Rock, Ark.

415

6 hrs 17 mins

Jackson, Miss.

486

7 hrs 19 mins

Pittsburgh, Pa.

500

7 hrs 58 mins

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South Central Kentucky —

An Easy Sell A Wealth of Assets Creates a Region Geared for Success

BY JENNIFER BULL

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owling Green and South Central Kentucky provide an ideal setting for business and industry. With a centralized location combined with an excellent quality of life, South Central Kentucky’s motto of “Central for Business, Southern for Living” is a fitting description of a region that really does offer it all.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with other regional economic development and government agencies, stays busy promoting the business case for South Central Kentucky. Maureen Carpenter, the Chamber’s Vice President for Regional Economic Development and Talent, says that a communitywide commitment makes the region an easy sell.

“Kentucky has been named the No. 1 best state to do business in the country according to CNBC for the last two years, so we have that going for us. We have a very favorable to business climate for relocations and expansions,” said Carpenter. “Then you zero in on Bowling Green, and we have a team here that is coordinated by the Chamber through our economic development responsibilities for South Central Kentucky. That team includes the education system, the real estate industry,

the public officials — all the organizations that really do have a say in how quickly a business can get set up here. We work very closely with all of them, and that teamwork is what makes Bowling Green unique. The companies that are benefitting from that see it and feel it.”

Courted by a community that is geared for business, industry enjoys an extra benefit when choosing South Central

shipping and ease of access is only getting more valuable to potential clients,” Carpenter said.

“From here, you can reach 60 percent of the United States market within a day; our location is critical for anything that involves raw material coming in and finished goods going out.”

Supportive climate? Check. Prime location? Check. But what about top-quality workforce? South Central Kentucky has a solid check in that column as well. Bowling Green is home to Western Kentucky University and the Southern Kentucky Community and Technical College, both enormous assets in terms of building a workforce and driving growth.

“WKU is the most businessfriendly university in terms of developing curriculum and responding to emerging needs in all different sectors.

Whether it is health care, or manufacturing technology, or high-tech, our university is an integrated player with the local growth strategy,” Carpenter said. WKU conducts a significant amount of applied research at the direction of industry, both physical and social. The university’s Center for Research and Development provides state-of-the-art facilities as well as a startup incubator for technology businesses.

The region saw $1.3 billion in economic development and largescale commercial development projects between 2008 and 2013.

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Kentucky. Crisscrossed by major highways and four-lane state parkways — Interstate 65 runs north and south, while I-75 is to the east and I-24 to the west — the region offers both infrastructure and centrality, making transportation of people and goods both in and out of the area quick and easy.

“Logistics is such a huge part now of the calculation that businesses make in terms of where they want to be. Transportation costs,

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

OVERVIEW | Central for Business These advantages and more contributed to more than $1.3 billion in economic development and large-scale commercial development projects in the region in between 2008 and 2013.

Already home to a strong and prosperous economy with rapidly expanding industry, South Central Kentucky is keeping the pedal to the metal, putting up the signposts that will drive even more growth to the region.

“What makes this place go is that we are the perfect mix of high-performance and highoctane types of businesses, together with a solid set of values that appreciates quality,” said Carpenter. “The business community here is the most cohesive that I’ve ever seen. The partnership that exists between the public officials, the government, the regulatory/permitting people and business is just incredibly unique.”

The Kentucky Tranpark is a state-of-the-art business and industrial park located on US 31-W and Highway 68/80 that offers a number of valuable assets that make it the perfect place for your next business venture.

944 Searcy Way Bowling Green, KY (270) 781-7076 (800) 844-1410

• Within a day’s drive of 60 percent of U.S. markets • One of only thirteen Select Sites on CSX’s 23-state line • Within one mile of Interstate 65 with a planned connector road bringing immediate access • Features top quality education and training centers that provide customized workforce training • Nationally recognized commitment to environmental protection

www.comstarsystems.com • Access Control Telecommunication & Life Safety Specialist • Cable TV Systems • Closed Circuit TV • Fire Alarm • Fire Extinguishers • Kitchen Hood Systems • Master Clocks • Computer Networks • Nurse Call • Public Address • Pro Sound • Telephone • Video • Data • Media Management

Telecommunication & Life Safety Specialist

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Among the

Companies

WE KEEP General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant 711 employees

© General Motors

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Akebono Brake

Our business has prospered in Bowling

Green because of a community and workforce

that understands ‘our’ needs, the needs of ‘our

customers’ and the needs of ‘our community’ and work with us to achieve common goals to make

us a World Class Manufacturing facility. We look forward to continued growth, and we are pleased to be able to continue investing in this region.”

Robert Teixeira General Manager, Bowling Green Metalforming 8

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• 450 employees • OEM and aftermarket automotive products

Berry Plastics • 520 employees • Plastic packaging

Bowling Green Metalforming • 750 employees • Automotive parts

Commonwealth Health Corporation/The Medical Center • 2,500 employees • Healthcare

Dickerson Lumber Company • 80 employees • Sawmill

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Kobe Steel had many options

when we decided to establish our

business in Bowling Green, and we have never regretted our decision.

KAAP has grown and prospered here because South Central Kentucky understands our needs and respects our customers. The incentive programs in the state have allowed us to continue to expand our business Kroger Country Oven Bakery 430 employees Retail bakery

and create more jobs for the skilled workforce in the region.”

Susumu (Sam) Koike President/CEO, Kobe

EWA Government Systems Inc. • 711 employees • Cyber security/defense

Fruit of the Loom • 1,348 employees • Headquarters and distribution

General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant • 711 employees • Automotive assembly

Hitcents • 53 employees • Digital design and mobile app development

Houchens Industries • 2,900 employees • Retail and service conglomerate

Kobe Aluminum (Kobe Steel) • 270 employees

NASCO 218 employees Automotive parts manufacturing

• Aluminum automotive products

Kroger Country Oven Bakery • 430 employees • Retail bakery

NASCO • 218 employees • Automotive parts manufacturing

RR Donnelley • 1,111 employees

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Bowling Green has been the exclusive home of the

Corvette for over 30 years, and there’s a reason for that.

General Motors has had a great partnership with the local community and state, making it easy to stay in Bowling

• Print and digital

Green. The area can easily be called a hub for the automotive

Sun Products

industry because of the access we have to numerous

• 881 employees • Distribution facility

Trace Die Cast • 452 employees • Aluminum die casting

automotive suppliers right here in the region.”

Dave Tatman Assembly Plant Manager, General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant www.bgchamber.com

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Geared for Manufacturers

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BILSTEIN GROUP and Horizon Steel Company Join Forces in Bowling Green

he powerhouse automotive industry in South Central Kentucky just kicked into a higher gear. In October 2013, BILSTEIN GROUP announced plans to invest $120 million in a new production plant in the Kentucky Transpark. BILSTEIN NORTH AMERICA is the exclusive sales and technical arm of BILSTEIN GROUP and produces cold-rolled strip steel products, offering steels in various types and grades for a multitude of processing methods to various industries, predominately the automotive industry. The new facility is expected to create 90 new full-time jobs.

“We have experienced not only an extremely professional and solutionfocused support from both the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as the city of Bowling Green and Warren County to get this project started, but also felt a lot of passion and personal effort from everyone involved in this project, and I am very grateful for that,” said Marc Oehler, CEO of BILSTEIN. “I am still excited to see the enthusiasm of all team members within BILSTEIN GROUP and within the Kentucky/Bowling Green team....

Besides the perfect fit of the selected site to our ideas and plans, the spirit we found in Kentucky and within the team was a major reason to choose Bowling Green as our premier location in the U.S.” The new plant will allow BILSTEIN to serve major players in the automotive and automotive supply industry. Products made using cold-rolled steel include automatic transmissions and clutches, automobile safety parts, and seat track and seat structure parts.

Hard on the heels of the BILSTEIN announcement, in November 2013 Horizon Steel Company, a steel service center, announced their intent to expand their operations and locate a 90,000-square-foot facility in Bowling Green. The project will bring a capital investment of $15 million and 30 new full-time positions to the region. Horizon’s arrival was no mere coincedence; their facility will be a part of a co-located operation anticipated to span approximately 150,000 square feet in the Kentucky Transpark and will also serve as a production plant and U.S. headquarters for the BILSTEIN GROUP. Horizon will be the exclusive processing partner BILSTEIN. “We are very excited by the opportunity to locate to Bowling Green, which we feel is a perfect complement to our other locations” said John Chirikas, CEO of Horizon Steel. “We felt it was absolutely critical to position ourselves in a locale that will allow us to meet evolving manufacturing demands, and Bowling Green fits that description perfectly.”

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BILSTEIN PROJECT IN PERSPECTIVE • Largest project announced in South Central Kentucky in 2013.

• Fifth-largest announced capital investment by a new firm in Kentucky in 2013.

• L argest capital investment by a new company in Bowling Green in over a decade (since Magna in December 2003).

• Capital investment of project is larger than total investment announced for past years 1999–2002, 2004–2009 and 2012.

Projected Economic Impact Jobs and Payroll New direct jobs created........................................................................90 New direct income..................................................................$5,572,132 Capital Investment Value of new construction.....................................................$52,814,396 Value of equipment purchases..............................................$67,185,604 Annual New Tax Revenue Local Taxes Property..............................................................................$9,885,277 Occupational and Utility.......................................................$6,623,500 State Taxes Property..............................................................................$1,579,828 Income (Corporate and Personal).........................................$1,154,826 Sales...............................................................................$11,765,572 Economic Impact Total value economic impact...............................................$498,579,158 Total new jobs supported....................................................................163 Total new income supported..................................................$80,073,780 Household spending supported.............................................$58,542,344

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Besides the perfect fit of the selected site to our ideas and plans, the spirit we found in Kentucky and within the team was a major reason to choose Bowling Green as our premier location in the U.S.”

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Bowling Green is

CORVETTE CENTRAL

JANUARY 30, 2013: General Motors Manufacturing Manager Arvin Jones announces GM is moving its Performance Build Center from Detroit to the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, home of the Chevrolet Corvette. The Performance Build Center has been the source for the 7.0L LS7 V8 engine for the Corvette Z06 and the 6.2L Supercharged LS9 engine for the Corvette ZR1. (Photo by Sarah B. Gilliam for General Motors)

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uring its celebration of the Corvette’s 60th birthday in 2013, GM announced the opening of its Performance Build Center in Bowling Green. Slated for opening the first quarter of 2014, the center’s move will mean that, for the first time, Corvette customers will be able to combine the experience of watching their Corvette being assembled with participating in the build of their vehicle’s highperformance engine. The move from Detroit to Bowling Green, backed by a $3.5 million investment, was part of a consolidation of GM Powertrain engineering sites.

General Motors has built the iconic Chevrolet Corvette right here in Bowling Green for over 30 years. With one million square feet under roof, the plant employs roughly 900 employees. Recently, GM invested $131 million in renovations to prepare to build the all-new 7th Generation Corvette Stingray. To continue the tradition, GM announced plans in 2013 to move the Performance Build Center from Wixom, Michigan to Bowling Green Assembly, backed by a $3.5 million investment.

In the meantime, Corvette enthusiasts focus on the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the latest generation of America’s favorite sports car, built with pride in Bowling Green. The plant has undergone a $131 million upgrade, including approximately $52 million for a new body shop featuring a unique laser welding process that joins the Corvette’s frame components with exceptional precision and tolerances within 0.001 of an inch.

Read about the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park on page 32.

Photo courtesy of GM

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2014 CORVETTE

STINGRAY

engine

Photo courtesy of GM

6.2L LT1 V-8

Use your Smart Phone to book a room at a special rate at the Holiday Inn!

www.HIBowlingGreen.com CENTRAL FOR BUSINESS

455 horsepower 460

lb.-ft. of torque

0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds 1G

cornering grip

29mpg

estimated highway mileage

50/50

front/rear weight distribution

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A NEW ADDRESS FOR BGMU: In 2013 BGMU celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Bowling Green. Built to LEED silver energy-efficiency standards, the new building features large windows for ample natural light and a ground-source heat pump for heating and coolling. For customers, there’s a large, open reception area with separate facilities to sign up for new service or pay a bill. Photos by Jim Veazey.

Utilities U

Powerful Solutions Geared for Growth tilities in the region are constantly investing to improve their technology, keep costs low for consumers, and find innovative ways to serve their communities.

ATMOS ENERGY www.atmosenergy.com

Atmos Energy has been serving the Bowling Green area for over 70 years. The natural gas distributor serves around 32,000 customers in the surrounding counties and over 174,000 total in Kentucky. Atmos Energy takes great pride in being one of the lowest-cost providers of natural gas in the state and is constantly working to improve efficiencies to keep costs low for customers.

Nationwide, Atmos Energy is working to repair, replace and rehabilitate the pipelines in the areas it serves. These repairs will modernize the system to keep customers safe and service reliable. The company is expected to spend more than $500 million on safety and reliability throughout its nationwide service area in fiscal year 2013.

Atmos Energy monitors customer satisfaction very closely and constantly strives for improvement, using technology in a variety of ways. The company recently implemented a state-of-the-art customer service billing system to increase customer satisfaction and to support growth. Further, all of Atmos’ service trucks have computers to allow for immediate updates on service orders and customer accounts. Due to its world renowned training center in Plano, Texas, all field personnel are up-to-date on the latest technology.

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BY JENNIFER BULL

Atmos Energy is a firm believer in giving back to the communities it serves. To that end, it stresses employee volunteerism and community outreach. Atmos Energy has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Kentucky.

B OW L I N G G R EEN M U N I C I PA L U T I L I T I ES www.bgmu.com

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) provides consumers with high-speed data services, safe and reliable electric, and award-winning water and wastewater treatment services.

One of the earliest water treatment facilities to implement the use of chlorine as a disinfectant, BGMU’s water plant was built in 1928 and has been renovated in 1938, 1966, 1978, 1986 and at the end of 2006. The water treatment plant has received multiple awards for operations excellence and was recently named plant of the year by the Central Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators’ Association. BGMU’s Wastewater System was built in 1964 and underwent renovations in 1976, 1992 and 2012. The system offers a fully approved industrial pretreatment plan where trained operators work with local industries to assure that waste output complies with standards for environmental protection. BGMU recently won the Operational Excellence Award and the Residuals and Biosolids Award from the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association.

BGMU’s Electric Division serves a population of approximately 50,000 within the city limits of Bowling Green, including nearly 4,100 commercial

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facilities. The Electric Division’s crews keep portable radios and remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Electric Division has been recognized by the American Public Power Association as an RP3 utility, a designation for utilities that demonstrate high proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. A progressive tree-trimming program, including extensive training for trimmers on safe and “tree-healthy” procedures, was implemented in 2004. Since then, tree-related outages have gone down 41 percent in the area.

BGMU’s Fiber Optic Division is the only “all fiber” network in Bowling Green. The division offers off-site facilities for servers and/or backup that include waterless fire suppression, backup generator, 24/7 access and a stable fiberoptic connection for fast access. The BGMU Fiber Optics Division provides commercial highquality bandwidth with equivalent upload and download speeds that are stable and reliable.

Requesting additional bandwidth requires merely a phone call and is usually implemented within 10 minutes of the request.

All of the divisions of BGMU are online, and customers can view information about their drinking water, pay bills, read the water quality report, request a tree trimming, and much more. www.bgchamber.com

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WA RR EN C O U N T Y WATE R D I S T R I C T

CENTRAL FOR BUSINESS

www.warrenwater.com

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Warren County Water District (Warren Water) is a public water and wastewater utility serving more than 26,000 water and 5,000 sewer customers throughout Warren County.

With over 45 years of experience, Warren Water is recognized across the state and nationally for its professional and progressive approach in providing clean drinking water and reliable sewer services.

Warren Water delivers over 7.5 million gallons per day of water through 1,120 miles of water lines, which span 530 square miles. Its wastewater system includes over 140 miles of sewer lines and 47 wastewater pumping stations, which transport more than 1.5 million gallons of wastewater every day.

Warren Water works with local leaders and planners to identify growth trends to ensure their water and wastewater systems have adequate capacity to provide high-quality services at affordable costs to families, businesses and public facilities. Environmental stewardship is also a key component of Warren Water’s services. They are committed to designing and building environmentally responsible facilities.

This is part of Warren Water’s comprehensive plan to protect resources, avoid land and water contamination, and be good stewards in everything that they do.

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WA R R EN R U R A L EL EC T R I C C O O P ER AT I V E www.wrecc.com

Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (Warren RECC) was formed in 1938 to bring electricity to the rural areas of Warren County. Since then the cooperative has grown in size, but is still committed to serving the Warren County Area.

Taking on a leadership role in the economic development efforts of South Central Kentucky, the staff of Warren RECC works closely with economic development professionals in counties of Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Logan, Ohio, Simpson and, of course, Warren. Because reliable and prompt information is essential to site selection decision makers, Warren RECC works to provide this information to help with the ongoing economic development of the region.

Warren RECC also offers the students of the area scholarships as part of its community outreach. Classroom programs to school and civic groups explain to the area’s youth the principles of electricity, electrical safety and electrical emergencies. High-voltage demonstrations are available to fire departments and other response organizations, building contractors, construction workers, and farm organizations on safe and proper clearances around power lines, dealing with downed power lines, and

OVERVIEW | Central for Business electrical dangers faced by firemen during a structure fire.

TENNESSEE VALLEY A UTHORITY www.tvaed.com

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides electricity to 9 million people in portions of seven different states. Since it is owned by the U.S. government, TVA receives no taxpayer money and makes no profits and is able to provide services at lower prices than the national average. In addition to electricity the TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists utilities and state and local governments with economic development.

Recently, TVA’s board of directors adopted a new strategic vision for the future. This new vision recognizes challenging economic conditions, tougher new environmental standards and the need to modernize its generating fleet. This renewed vision has TVA reaching for the goal of being one of the nation’s leading providers of low-cost and cleaner energy by 2020.

TVA has invested $5.3 billion to meet the goal of being the nation’s leader in improving air quality. The hope is to reduce the emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide at its coal plants about 90 percent from peak levels. TVA is also looking to be one of the nation’s leaders in increased nuclear production and is working to increase its energy efficiency in existing facilities. These priorities of TVA’s renewed vision will make every TVA job and initiative link to six focus areas: cleaner air, greater energy efficiency, more nuclear generation, low rates, high reliability, and responsibility.

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SKYCTC Transpark

Sites & Tools

Industrial Parks With Amenities Geared to Serve

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) Transpark Center was constructed in the spring of 2005, providing over 38,000 square feet of classroom and laboratory space dedicated to manufacturing excellence. The center offers specialized training and education, with anchor programs to prepare students and industry employees with the skills to be productive and successful in life and in the workplace. The curricula for the center are industry-driven and flexible to meet the changing needs of manufacturers throughout the region. The college partnered with industry, state, regional, county, city and other leaders to make this facility possible.

• 900 +/– Acres

Students attending classes at the SKYCTC Transpark Center have access to training on the most advanced equipment available. Offerings include customized workforce training, engineering and electronics technology, and computerized manufacturing and machining technology. Classes related to industrial maintenance technology and Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are also offered. The Transpark Center of SKYCTC is also home to Kentucky’s first certified FANUC Robotics training center. The center, along with other local training opportunities, continues to benefit the state and boost regional economic development, as SKYCTC’s Workforce Solutions division assists other companies to acquire similar training opportunities.

• Near Regional Airport

• Flexible Site Configuration • Heavy & Light Industrial / Business & Commercial • Borders Highways U.S. 31W & U.S. 68/80 • Close Interstate Access to I-65 & Future I-66 • On-Site Technical Training Centers • Hi-Speed Broadband & Wireless Capabilities • CSX Select Site; On-Site CSX Rail Mainline • Exceeds State & Federal Environmental Standards • Hiking & Biking Trails • Campus-Style Setting With Attractive Landscaping & Generous Greenspace

S OUTH CE NTRA L K EN T U C K Y I N D U S T R I A L PA R K • Combination of Heavy Industrial & Light Industrial Zoning • Access to CSX Rail • Only 1 Mile from Natcher Parkway and 4 Miles From I-65 • On-Site Electricity, Water, Sewer and Gas • DSL Available • Current Tenants Include Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products • Bowling Green Flex Park, a 50-Acre Commercial/Industrial Park, Is Located at the Entrance

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ST RO NG I N C E N TIVES Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Grant Reimbursement Program Provides matching grant funds for customized business and industry-specific training programs.

Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Skills Training Investment Credit Provides credit against Kentucky income tax to existing businesses that sponsor occupational or skills upgrade training programs for the benefit of their employees.

Direct Loan Program (KEDFA) Provides supplementary loans at below-market interest rates for fixed asset financing for agribusiness, tourism, industrial ventures or the service industry.

High-Tech Investment / Construction Pool Provides funds through the Department of Commercialization and Innovation to help further the commercialization of a product, process or other innovation.

Incentives awarded are in the form of forgivable loans, with the amount of the loan primarily based on the applicant company’s projected high-tech job creation.

Incentives for Energy Independence Act (IEIA) Provides incentives of up to 50 percent of the capital expenditures for an alternative fuel facility using biomass (minimum investment of $25 million) or coal (minimum investment of $100 million), and for a renewable power facility that meets minimum electric output standards based upon the power source (minimum investment of $1 million).

Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program Provides income tax credits and wage assessments to new and existing agribusinesses, regional and national headquarters, manufacturing companies, and non-retail service or technology-related companies that locate or expand operations in Kentucky.

“When your project becomes our project, your vision becomes our goal, then your satisfaction becomes our success.”

Kentucky Environmental Stewardship Act (KESA) Provides incentives for companies manufacturing products that have a substantial positive impact on human health and the environment.

Kentucky Investment Fund Act (KIFA) Provides tax credits to individuals and companies that invest in approved venture capital funds. Investors in KIFA-approved funds are entitled to a 40 percent credit against Kentucky individual or corporate income tax or Kentucky corporate license tax.

Kentucky Reinvestment Act (KRA) Provides tax credits to any existing Kentucky company engaged in manufacturing and related functions on a permanent basis for a reasonable period of time who will be investing in eligible equipment and related costs of at least $2.5 million.

More information about these incentives can be found at www.thinkkentucky.com. www.bgchamber.com

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Photo courtesy of SKYCTC

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State-of-the-Art

State OF Mind SKYCTC Revs Up FANUC Training for Regional Industries

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BY JAY NEHRKORN

ith an eye toward efficiently meeting the training demands of its growing Corvette Assembly Plant, General Motors entered into a partnership with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) in 2012 to bring specialized, cuttingedge robotics training to Bowling Green. The result was the establishment of Kentucky’s first certified training center for the increasingly popular FANUC line of industrial robots. Operating within the SKYCTC Transpark Center’s 38,000-square-foot facility, the training program is geared to carry out the college’s commitment to supply up-to-date workforce training for industry in the region.

Prior to the establishment of this new offering at SKYCTC, the GM Corvette Assembly Plant had to send employees to Michigan or Ohio for certified FANUC training. Having the new training center just a few miles down the road from the plant reduces both travel expenses and employee time away from the job. Corvette Assembly Plant Manager Dave Tatman said that the partnership with SKYCTC offers a huge benefit to their operation — a benefit GM began to reap as early as February 2013, when its first class of eight students completed the 80-hour course in Bowling Green.

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Photo courtesy of FANUC America

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The training center has positive implications for other FANUC users as well. More than a dozen other local manufacturers currently use this brand of precision robots, and that number is growing. Some of these companies may also be eligible for grants to offset the cost of getting certified training for their employees, and the availability of the training is yet another selling point for bringing new high-tech businesses into the college’s service area.

“In order to accomplish our goal to provide high-quality training that is relevant, SKYCTC is continuously taking steps to remain on the forefront of technology,” said Gene Basil, dean of engineering, machining and manufacturing technologies. “The FANUC certification program is one more example of our college’s dedication to that goal. FANUC robots are used in various industries found in this region, including the automotive industry.

Therefore, SKYCTC is in position to provide a unique economic development opportunity for our community.”

Future graduates of SKYCTC will also have the opportunity to include FANUC skills on their resumes, making them even more valuable in the job market. As part of the program, the college’s engineering technology students will earn a FANUC certificate during their required five credithour robotics course. Additional training related to the Transpark Center lab’s Mitsubishi and Pegasus robots may be required. SKYCTC currently has multiple FANUC robots at the Transpark Center, as well as additional units in the Main Campus welding lab to accommodate future training in robotic arc welding.

The FANUC training program exemplifies SKYCTC’s commitment to supply up-to-date workforce training for industry in the region. www.bgchamber.com

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WKU Small Business Accelerator

BY JAY NEHRKORN

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Getting Gears in Motion to Turn Ideas to Successes

ithin Western Kentucky University’s 275,000-square-foot Center for Research & Development (CRD) are a host of resources for entrepreneurs and companies seeking to develop ideas into viable commercial ventures. The CRD includes the university’s applied research laboratories and is home to economic development agencies such as the Kentucky Innovation Network’s Central Region ICC, serving 21 counties, and a Kentucky Small Business Development Center with an 11-county service area. For a fledgling knowledge-based or technology company, professional working space in the midst of these resources can speed up the path to success, and that is exactly what the WKU Small Business Accelerator provides.

Brothers Nick and Nate Noble were somewhat atypical SBA clients, but their experience is a perfect example of how the Accelerator value proposition works. Weary of their consumer products sales and marketing careers, they set out on their own to fulfill a dream of creating a world-class shooting sports facility. They are now the owners of Park Mammoth Resort, and in just five short years they have improved the hotel, added a winery and created an international shooting sports destination. It’s a 2,000-acre business venture that started with an idea and a suite at the Accelerator.

“When we moved into the Accelerator we were working through all kinds of business models trying to find the right one, and it was there at the Accelerator where we really zeroed in on Rockcastle Shooting Center,” said Nick Noble. “We got together our business plan and they helped us refine it and punch holes in it. They also set up meetings with some equity folks, and while that’s not the way we ended up funding ourselves, we got a lot of learning through that exposure and the help of people at the CRD looking through our financial projections.”

Park Mammoth Resort turned out to be the perfect location to establish the type of shooting facility the Nobles wanted to create, and they found the property as a result of a meeting they had at the Accelerator with a state senator and a regional economic development expert.

“One of the biggest benefits of the SBA for us was simply having the space. When you’re a startup company, you’re literally running it from your garage or from your kitchen table,” Noble explained. “It would have been hard to have that meeting with the state senator at our dining room table, but we were able to do it in a board room with leather-backed chairs and audio-visual accoutrements. It was amazing to get all of that — the trappings of a real office, conference rooms and experts like that right there at your fingertips — at a relatively low cost.”

Client companies in the Accelerator’s office suites have access to reliable, redundant infrastructure as well as shared resources such as professional conference and training rooms, state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment, a commercial data center — even a receptionist. But the value of the Accelerator goes far beyond just facilities. It’s the SBA staff’s real-world product development and business experience, as well as their ability to connect clients with what they need, that makes all the difference.

“We focus on constant interaction and do a lot of business development consulting with our client companies. My job is to understand where that business is and where it hopes to go, then help them plot a path between those points with an understanding of the potential pitfalls and the resource requirements,” said Jeff Hook, director of the Accelerator.

“We also put a lot of effort into making connections to whatever resources they may need. We are aligned with other economic development entities to help clients find investment capital, technical resources or general business resources,” Hook continued. “Networking is a big part of what we do, and it might be community leaders, business professionals, potential investors or university professors who have expertise that can help move that business forward. Some of our clients also work closely with the applied research entities in the building for joint projects and commercialization support. It’s all about connections.”

For a fledgling knowledge-based or technology company, professional working space in the midst of these resources can speed up the path to success, and that is exactly what the WKU SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR (SBA) provides.

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A Closer Look South Central Kentucky Facts & Stats L A RG ES T R EG I O N A L EM P L OY ER S COMPANY........................................... LOCATION................... EMPLOYEES Houchens Industries Inc................................. Bowling Green..................................2,900 Commonwealth Health Corp./ The Medical Center.................................... Bowling Green..................................2,500 Western Kentucky University........................... Bowling Green..................................2,108 Fruit of the Loom........................................... Bowling Green..................................1,348 Dart Container Corp......................................... Horse Cave....................................1,220 RR Donnelley......................................................Glasgow......................................1,111 Logan Aluminum Inc..........................................Russellville....................................1,030 Sun Products Corporation............................... Bowling Green.....................................881 Bowling Green Metalforming LLC....................................... Bowling Green.....................................750 Dollar General Corp.......................................... Scottsville........................................700 Source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY | Education & Health Services Leisure & Hospitality Government

BOWLING GREEN

Professional & Business Services Trade, Transportation & Utilities Manufacturing

Construction, Logging & Mining Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2013

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INDUSTRY CONCENTRATIONS

Advanced Manufacturing With existing businesses like Bowling Green Metalforming (MAGNA), Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products and Logan Aluminum, South Central Kentucky is an ideal region for advanced manufacturers because of a skilled workforce and access to training and education providers.

Automotive Parts & Suppliers Home to the only manufacturer of the Chevrolet Corvette, Bowling Green, Warren County and the surrounding counties are a popular location for the automotive parts and suppliers sector. With the lowest cost of doing business in the U.S. (CNBC 2012), competitive industry wage rates and a precision-trained workforce, South Central Kentucky compare favorably with other Southern U.S. locations.

Distribution & Logistics South Central Kentucky is within a day’s drive of 60 percent of the U.S. population. The region is located centrally on Interstate 65, with immediate access to the major Northern and Southern manufacturing facilities and within two and a half hours of international airports and distribution hubs, making it an ideal location for distribution and logistics businesses.

Fabricated Metals, Industrial Machinery, Plastics Companies like AEP, Berry Plastics, Casco Products/Sequa Automotive Group, Halton Company, Trace Die Cast and Ventra Plastics are growing in South Central Kentucky because of its competitive assets.

Training is readily available, with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College providing in programs in CNC machining and injection molding as well as a machinist academy.

Food Processing Food-related businesses including Country Oven Bakery, Dart, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, J.M. Smucker Company, Southern Foods and T. Marzetti Company thrive in South Central Kentucky, with assets like market access to a significant portion of the United States, enabling freshly processed food products to be delivered in a timely fashion.

Motorsports

Photo courtesy of Wally Parks, NHRA Motorsports Museum

Energized by GM’s Assembly Plant, Bowling Green is geared for motorsports. Sector leaders find existing companies like Holley Performance Products, Quick Fuel Technology and RC Components to be beneficial for their businesses. The Beech Bend Dragstrip, the National Corvette Museum and the planned NCM Motorsports Park are also national magnets.

Niche & Emerging Industries Education and research capacity at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and Western Kentucky University promotes several niche market opportunities within South Central Kentucky: cyber defense, cellulosic bio-fuel and medical devices markets. Cyber security/defense company EWA Government Systems Inc. is already in place at the Central Region Innovation & Commercialization Center.

Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade (SHOT)

Photo courtesy of FMG Publications

The SHOT sector in South Central Kentucky has access to research and training at the WKU Center for Research & Development, metallurgy courses at WKU and other training opportunities at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Rockcastle Shooting Center not only attracts shooting enthusiasts, but is also used by SHOT manufacturers as a tasting facility and corporate meeting center. www.bgchamber.com

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PO PULATION

TA X S T R U C T U R E

2012 estimates

Personal Income Tax

Bowling Green................................................................ 60,600 % Growth 2010–2012......................................................2.9% % Growth 2000–2012.................................................... 18.2%

2% > $0 3% > $3,000 4% > $4,000

Warren County.............................................................. 117,110 % Growth 2010–2012......................................................2.9% % Growth 2000–2012.................................................... 26.5% Allen County................................................................... 20,210 Barren County................................................................ 42,631 Butler County................................................................. 12,840 Edmonson County........................................................... 12,071 Hart County.................................................................... 18,366 Logan County................................................................. 26,646 Metcalfe County............................................................... 9.969 Monroe County............................................................... 10,821 Simpson County............................................................. 17,538

5% > $5,000 5.8% > $8,000 6% > $75,000

Corporate Franchise Tax Kentucky does not impose a corporate franchise tax.

Corporate Income Tax

TAX RATE – PER TAXABLE NET INCOME TAXABLE INCOME LEVEL $0–$50,000 ..................................................... 4% $50,001–$100,000 ........................................... 5% $100,001+ ....................................................... 6% Corporations must also pay the Limited Liability Entity Tax, which is the lesser of 0.095% of gross receipts or 0.75% of gross profits. The tax phases are in between $3 million and $6 million of gross receipts or profits, with a minimum tax of $175.

Sales and Use Tax 6% of gross receipts or purchase price. There are no local sales and use taxes in Kentucky.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue

E DUCAT I O N A L AT TA I N M EN T Percent of Population 25 Years & Older

30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0 Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or Higher

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau: 2009-2011 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates

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C O ST OF LIVING Bowling Green Metro Composite......................................92.9 Grocery Items..................................94.9 Housing..........................................77.5 Utilities.........................................106.8 Transportation.................................95.0 Healthcare......................................93.3 Miscellaneous Goods & Services......99.7 U.S. average for all indices is 100.

Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research: 2012 Q1 – 2013 Q1 Index

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a Climate of GROWTH Solid Potential Geared for Growth

BY IAN CORREA

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igh-profile new developments, generous incentives, and a skilled and an educated regional workforce make South Central Kentucky an ideal part of the country for businesses both large and small to set up shop. Factors like these led Forbes magazine to rank Bowling Green among the top 25 on its list of “The Best Small Places for Business and Careers” in 2013.

John Huggins, of Coldwell Banker, believes that South Central Kentucky, with its center in Bowling Green, is an obvious choice for investment and that it will continue to see growth.

“We continue to provide a good business climate for development,” he said. “This area is a business hub for the surrounding communities.

With the junction of I-65, Natcher Parkway and the future I-66, the area will continue to see a positive job and population growth.”

The automotive and service sectors are particularly well-suited to take advantage of Bowling Green’s high-quality workforce, and development in the sector continues. NHK-NASCO recently opened a 50,000-square-foot facility in Bowling Green that will develop the key components for Nissan’s LEAF® electric vehicle. The National Corvette Museum expanded its investment in the area by breaking ground on a new motorsports park that will draw tourists and new development to the corridor along I-65, while GM has completed updates to its assembly plant in anticipation of the new Stingray.

The revitalization of downtown Bowling Green has proven to be a resounding success as new office, retail and residential spaces have

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High-profile new developments, generous incentives, and a skilled and an educated regional workforce make South Central Kentucky an ideal part of the country for businesses both large and small to set up shop.

Factors like these led Forbes to rank Bowling Green among the top 25 on its list of “The Best Small Places for Business and Careers” in 2013. opened up in droves. Huggins credits this success to the TIF financing available to developers.

For larger developments, the Campbell Lane area and Nashville Road area are prime spots for new commercial construction because of their large tracts and on-site utilities. The Gary Farms Commercial Development will soon see several new “big box” retailers open up stores alongside existing anchor businesses.

Together with the Scottsville Road corridor and the Lover’s Lane area, these are all attractive locations for commercial redevelopment.

Over 1,500 multi-family units are currently being developed or designed, and with this population growth will bring a demand for new services. Businesses looking for both a growing customer base and a highly motivated workforce will find what they need in Bowling Green.

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Transformative

Technology Geared for Bowling Green

BY JAY NEHRKORN

BUCKMAN JET DRILLING Drilling technology that’s a cut above — especially when it’s underground.

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n American Board of Radiology certified radiological physicist who spent nearly 30 years as a physics professor at WKU, Dr. William Buckman has a background that might make him seem an unlikely person to find working in an oil field. But his longstanding interest in the industry and his ideas to improve oil and gas production have made him an important contributor in the field. Having already invented and patented an air pulse oil pumping system with support from the Department of Energy, he turned his attention to drilling methods and founded Buckman Jet Drilling (BJD) in Bowling Green in 2000.

“A lot of people don’t realize it, but in most reservoirs, especially in Kentucky, out of the 100 percent that is there, you only get about 15 percent of it. We’re improving the conductivity from the reservoir into the vertical well so that we can recover substantially more of the oil and gas,” Buckman explained.

A popular technique for increased oil production is the drilling of horizontal wells, which costs millions of dollars. Buckman Jet Drilling’s short-radius drilling tools cut horizontally outward from a standard vertical well bore to get similar results at a cost of only thousands. The system combines a flexible hose with a cutting nozzle to create a liquid stream that bores laterally into the oil-producing rock strata, increasing flow to the shaft. It sound simple enough, but there’s much, much more engineering in the Buckman team’s internationally patented nozzle than meets the eye, as evidenced by the approximately 250 prototypes that were rejected when perfecting the design.

“You’ve seen the statue of ‘The Thinker.’ Well I was that way a lot of time,” Buckman said. “But the bit is quite fantastic. It’s the best jet drill in the world and it doesn’t have any moving parts, and we’re quite proud of that.... I think this bit will have a considerable history with it.”

The company currently has a total of 39 patents, patent applications and trademarks.

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It’s the best jet drill in the world and it doesn’t have any moving parts, and we’re quite proud of that....”

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ABOVE: Dr. William Buckman (right), founder of Buckman Jet Drilling, and Zachary Pearl, BJD’s director of engineering, show the internationally patented jet bit, the Rock Scorpion™. The front of the bit releases a vortex of high-pressure fluid, cutting without using abrasives, while rear jets propel the bit forward, cutting into the rock in a signature star pattern and increasing the contact area six-fold.

BELOW: BJD utilizes computerized design and 3D printing technology to create prototypes for drill parts. Once the 3D-printed plastic prototype is finalized, solid works files are sent to the CNC machine to make the component out of steel.

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ELECTRONIC WARFARE ASSOCIATES High-Tech Systems for Safety and Security

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lectronic Warfare Associates (EWA) has 12 locations in North America and provides a variety of technology-based products and services for government and military agencies. Established in 2005 as part of the company’s Government Systems Inc. subsidiary, its Bowling Green office operates within two large suites at the WKU Center for Research and Development (CRD).

The Bowling Green facility currently supports several of EWA GSI’s services and product lines, including cyber-security services in the form of trained and cleared analytic support to protect Department of Defense networks from cyber attack.

They are also in the process of developing and implementing Hazwatch, a tracking system that will report the passage of hazardous materials through various counties in Kentucky.

“Hazwatch is currently a pilot project, and if it proves successful — which we think it will — it will probably be expanded throughout the Commonwealth,” said EWA Intelligence Operations and Homeland Security Vice President Ed Tivol.

The EWAPhoenix information management system is also a product of the Bowling Green office, providing a flexible platform for emergency management agencies to track important, up-tothe-minute data during major disasters. The system is currently used by the states of Louisiana and Virginia to manage shelter and evacuee information during times of crisis, while the state of Indiana uses it to determine real-time medical care capacity from a hospital, district, region and statewide perspective.

“For almost all of these products we have WKU as our partner, playing substantive roles,” Tivol said. “We were one of the first companies to commit to a lease agreement here in the center, even though we aren’t a typical fit for an incubator.

One of the reasons we established an office here is because we wanted a relationship with WKU, and our experience here could not have been better.”

EWA’s Bowling Green facility currently supports several of its services and product lines, including cyber-security services in the form of trained and cleared analytic support to protect Department of Defense networks from cyber attack. www.bgchamber.com

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NCM

MOTORSPORTS PARK

A Case Study in Collaboration

BY JENNIFER BULL

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ne of the best examples of the cooperative atmosphere in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky is the new National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. Led by the National Corvette Museum with plenty of encouragement from the Bowling Green Area Chamber and with the support of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau — and fueled by a welcoming community proud of its automotive heritage — the effort to bring a stateof-the-art motorsports facility to Bowling Green is now a dream come true. It’s the latest cornerstone in the region’s strong automotive culture, and it’s the perfect complement to the city and the plant that builds America’s legendary sports car.

Situated directly across Interstate 65 from the National Corvette Museum and the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, once all gears are in motion, the 184-acre Motorsports Park will draw an estimated 80,000 visitors each year, along with $15 million in motorsports tourism and racing events revenues. There is also plenty of room for growth. Roc Linkov, NCM Motorsports Park project manager and Motorsports events manager, knew early on that the project was destined for success.

“It struck me right away when I moved to Bowling Green just how much cooperation there was for economic development,” Linkov said. “One of the things that impressed me from

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the time I got here was that the county and the city and the businesses were all very collaborative in economic development for the area. For example, the city and the county both have worked with us on the planning and zoning, getting permissions, telling us what they needed to have us do to get permitting. The Convention and Visitors Bureau has been very excited about this because it will bring in people to restaurants and hotels. Everybody’s been working together, because it helps everybody.”

The CVB helped with the Motorsports Park with financial support as well as outreach.

“The CVB has a separate fund set aside for nonprofit tourism infrastructure projects. The Motorsports Park’s application met the criteria and was approved for $400,000 from the CVB to help build the West Track,” explained Telia Butler, public relations coordinator for the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The Motorsports Park is projected to bring in thousands of Bowling Green visitors for overnight stays for multiple days. Because one of the CVB’s goals is to bring positive economic impact, this project will equate to a significant tourism economic impact in Bowling Green and Warren County. The CVB has already begun to make presentations to car clubs to potentially book the Motorsports Park for their events.”

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The Chamber of Commerce has also lent its considerable experience and influence to bringing the Motorsports Park to Bowling Green.

“Clearly Wendell Strode, executive director of the National Corvette Museum, and his board have been the driving force for the Motorsports Park. They have the lion’s share of the effort and the credit on that,” said Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch. “We wanted to make sure that we played a supportive role.

“One of the things that we’ve done in our role in economic development is focusing our recruitment approach on motorsports companies,” he explained. “We’ve worked with Wendell and his team on a portion of the park being geared towards a business park concept, and we’ve attended several trade shows and marketing missions and are doing outreach to other motorsports companies that could be located in the park.”

While the collaboration on the NCM Motorsports Park is but one of many examples of how different regional agencies have come together to help businesses expand or locate in the region, the NCM Motorsports Park holds a special place for those working on it, because the National Corvette Museum and the General Motors Corvette Plant are huge economic drivers for the region.

INNOVATION IN ACTION | Central for Business “The Corvette Museum is very important from the standpoint of the tourists and the economy that it brings here — all of that helps our Chamber partners. And it’s a recurring benefit,” Bunch said. “The General Motors Corvette Plant is one of our largest employers. We have a number of suppliers that are here in the region because General Motors and the Corvette are made here. Both the Corvette Plant and the Museum are very important to us — they’re part of the genetics of what Bowling Green and Warren County are,” Bunch said.

The new NCM Motorsports Park will add to the Corvette’s legacy in Bowling Green and the region. With the Motorsports Park in place, Bowling Green will become the Corvette lovers’ dream town, with everything from manufacturing through racing available.

“We now cover just about every phase of auto enthusiasm,” Linkov said. “We have events here at the museum that focus on the cars — the social aspect, road tours, history — and we have car shows. Of course we work closely with the plant. Now that we have the track, it will involve the factory team, the racing team and the enthusiasts who want to test their Corvettes on the race track.”

For those who worked so hard, the Motorsports collaboration hasn’t just been a success — it’s been a pleasure.

“Wendell and his team are great to work with — they are consummate professionals, and the volunteers that they have working on the project are top class,” Bunch said. “Not only does the Corvette Museum have a great concept in the NCM Motorpsorts Park, but they have a great team, including the volunteers to execute and pull this off so it will be a huge success for our region and for Kentucky.”

The NCM MOTORSPORTS PARK broke ground on June 28, 2013, in Bowling Green. Among participants were Corvette Racing’s Doug Fehan; staff of the National Corvette Museum; Commonwealth of Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet Secretary Bob Stewart; city and county leaders; and representatives from the Chamber, cheered on by a large showing of Corvette fans.

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SOUTHERN

Bowling Green Is For …  CAMBRIDGE MARKET & CAFÉ: Bowling Green’s “distinctive delicatessan, with full menu highlighted by specialty cheesecakes

 THE SYMPHONY AT WKU: Five symphonic concerts annually include Masterworks, Pops and Family concerts

Photo by Jeffrey Smith

FITNESS FANATICS

HIST ORY BUFFS

CULTURE LOV ERS

FOODI ES

 THE BUCKHEAD CAFÉ: Boasts a “fast-casual” concept featuring wraps and pizza baked in a wood fired oven

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 WKU THEATRE & DANCE: Annual performance series features shows for all tastes and ages

 AVIATION HERITAGE PARK: Vintage military aircraft on display in an outdoor park  KENTUCKY MUSEUM: Focus on Kentucky history and culture, with textile collection, extensive archeological and ethnic holdings, fine and decorative arts

 MULTI-USE TRAILS: Paved trails wind through Bowling Green parks and adjacent to Lost River Cave  FITNESS FACILITY: Operated by Bowling Green Parks & Rec, offering cardio and weight rooms, racquetball, classes, and more

for LIVING … and More  MILK AND HONEY BAKERY: Specializing in decorated cakes for all occasions, as well as serving sandwiches and soups

Photo ©Kelly Lee Flora

 CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Live music in Fountain Square Park, June through August, every Wednesday noon and Friaday night

 CIVIL WAR DISCOVERY TRAIL: Visit 18 sites throughout region linked to the Civil War

 FOUR-LEGGED FITNESS: Canine companions can cavort at Bowling Green's H.P. Thomas Park

FITNESS FANATICS

 LOST RIVER CAVE: Kid’s Discovery Crawl Tour lets kids get down and dirty as they climb, explore and learn safe caving practices

HI S TORY BUF F S

 HISTORIC RAILPARK & TRAIN MUSEUM AT THE L&N DEPOT: Vintage rail cars and exhibits on related culture

CULTURE LOV ERS

 CAPITOL ARTS CENTER HOUCHENS GALLERY: Year-round exhibits

F OODI ES

 MELLOW MUSHROOM: Pizza and other Italian fare with a “hippie” vibe, including Magic Mushroom Soup

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Make Yourself at home

Regional Real Estate Market Blends High Style With Affordable Prices

BY AMANDA KNOLES

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he residential real estate market in South Central Kentucky offers great choices for buyers, and growth is revving up.

The contemporary lifestyle is a feature in many of these new neighborhoods, as developers factor walkability, green living, recreation and convenient access into the equation. Cumberland Ridge offers custom home sites in a scenic planned community with walking trails along Drake’s Creek.

Ivan Downs, in the popular Jody Richards school district, features a variety of homes styles combining the ambience of country spaces with close proximity to city conveniences, with a network of hiking trails that link residences and schools with the neighborhood retail district and greenways.

According to Meg Manning, executive director of the REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, the strength of the region’s economy

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has helped Bowling Green fare better than other areas of the country that have experienced ups and downs in the real estate market over the last few years. Prices in 2013 remained stable compared to 2012, and the area hasn’t experienced a pressing lack of inventory as some regions have. Foreclosures and short sales have not had a huge impact here, and new construction is steadily increasing. In a 2013 CNBC ranking of “Top States For Business,” Kentucky ranked third, in a tie with Idaho, as one of America’s least expensive states to live.

Bowling Green offers buyers a lot of home for their money and a high quality of life. “Bowling Green/Warren County is a great place to live,” Manning emphasized. “The cost of living is good with low utility rates, the

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each office independently owned and operated

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Bowling Green/ Warren County is a great place to live.”

Electrical, Inc. 550 Kelly Road Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 793-5698 Visit us at www.br-electrical.com

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Building permits for single-family residences are up 42 percent over last year and more than 2,500 new homes are being developed in single-family subdivisions.

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area has great schools and we have resources such as Western Kentucky University.”

Home prices for single-family homes in Bowling Green range from $90,000 for small starter homes up to $2 million for luxury estates. Homes in the $225,000 to $300,000 range are a great value for new residents, as well as families seeking to trade up from smaller homes. Along with a wide choice of established neighborhoods, Bowling Green offers newer residential developments combining rural living with city conveniences and easy access to major highways, and choices are rapidly expanding. Building permits for single-family residences are up 42 percent over last year, and more than 2,500 new homes are being developed in single-family subdivisions.

With this inventory, buyers are not pressured to purchase as quickly as they are in regions with low inventories. However, there’s good news for sellers, too: While home prices the first seven months of 2013 remained comparable to 2012, they are increasing. Rising interest rates are also starting to have an impact. “It appears more people are looking before rates rise any farther,” Manning noted. “There is a good inventory of homes for buyers to choose from.”

In response to a growing demand for apartments, developers have also increased construction of multi-unit housing. Active retirees, college students and relocating young professionals are among those driving up the demand. Apartment rents range from $500 to $1,500 a month. Cumberland Trace Village is a new luxury apartment community that features access to green space, walking trails, dog parks, a community fitness center and pool, and grilling and picnic areas. The Fairways at Hartland offers apartments and townhomes near the Crosswinds Golf Course, with access to a pool, picnic area, fitness center and more. Armory Lofts, the city’s modern new loft spaces, are located downtown close to restaurants, shops and WKU.

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Geared for Success from Grade School

The Leader in Me™

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reat schools and educational opportunities are a top priority for families when choosing a community. Families in Bowling Green have an opportunity to take part in a groundbreaking program through area schools that students, teachers, community leaders and business owners all believe will have a transformative impact on the city’s future. The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with Bowling Green Independent Schools, Warren County Public Schools and the FranklinCovey organization to integrate The Leader In Me™ in all local schools. Bowling Green is the first community in the nation to underwrite implementation of The Leader in Me™ systemwide in grades kindergarten through 12.

Using Dr. Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People as a model, The Leader in Me™ process enables students to incorporate the language and concepts of the “seven habits” into their everyday lives. Stressing the importance of “being proactive,” “putting first things first” and “thinking win-win,” The Leader in Me™ allows students to learn about leadership, accountability, teamwork and other life-changing concepts they can carry with them throughout their school years and as they enter the workforce.

In March 2013 the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation reached a The Leader in Me™ allows major milestone in its fundraising efforts students to learn about leadership, for the program when attendees at a business seminar/benefit dinner learned accountability, teamwork and they had helped push funding of The Leader in Me™ over the $1 million other life-changing concepts.” mark. The event, hosted by Kentucky’s First Lady Jane Beshear, featured best-selling business strategy author Sean Covey as the keynote speaker. (Covey is co-founder of The Leader in Me™.)

“The Leader in Me™ is a great example of how business leaders, schools and parents can come together to effect positive change in their communities and help students be better prepared to be future leaders and effective employees when they enter the 21st-century workforce,” noted Beshear.

The superintendents at Bowling Green ISD and Warren County Schools report teachers, students and their parents have already seen impressive changes thanks to The Leader in Me™ initiative. Students are gaining more confidence at an earlier age, children are thriving while working as a team, and teachers are thrilled with the benefits the process has brought to the classroom.

Parents have also praised the positive changes the program has brought to their family lives as children share the valuable life skills they are learning. Dramatic decreases in disciplinary issues, increased teacher pride and engagement, higher test scores, and greater parent involvement are other impressive benefits both school districts are experiencing.

Chamber Board Chair John Mark Fones has been a leading advocate of the program. He says the response to The Leader in Me™ from the community has been overwhelming and extremely enthusiastic. “The more one person gets excited about it, 10 more follow,” Fones notes. “Seeing the students and how they are progressing much more quickly than they would have without the program is very inspiring.”

For more information visit www.TheLeaderInMeSCK.com.

A MEMORABLE MILESTONE: At a March 2013 benefit dinner and symposium, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced that its sponsorship of The Leader in Me™ program in local schools had crossed the million-dollar mark. The dinner was emceed by Dishman-McGinnis Elementary School fifth grader Adiel Valle (far right), who also welcomed a surprise guest — Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear (second from right).

Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear (center) serves as Honorary Chair.

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Furniture

Remodeling

Appliances

Ashley Furniture Home Store 1850 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green..........781-6184 www.ashleyhomestores.com

Bestway Companies-Servpro of Warren County 1999 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green......843-8998

Brock McVey Company 943 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green..................782-0484 www.brockmcvey.com Jim Fuqua Appliance Service Center 900 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green............843-3272

Cabinets Super Home Surplus 2326 Russellville Road, Bowling Green.........467-4663 www.superhomesurplus.com

Carpet/Rug/Floor Dealers Grinstead’s Flooring & Furnishings 1353 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green......843-1072 www.grinsteadsflooring.com Red Carpet Shop 1115 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green................781-2829 Shop At Home Carpets 2731 Pioneer Drive.....................................796-8136 www.shopathomecarpets.com

Carpet/Upholstery/Floors Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner 400 Collett Bridge Road, Alvaton..................782-0898

Closet Designing Container World, Inc. 637 U.S. 31-W Bypass, Bowling Green.........781-4145 www.containerworld.net Homeworks 127 Dishman Lane, Bowling Green...............796-4136 www.homeworksbg.com

Counter Tops Tile Trends, Inc. 342 Vanderbilt Drive, Bowling Green.............783-8453 www.tiletrends.com

Doors/Windows Capitol Window & Door 202 State Street, Bowling Green..................842-9421 www.capitolwindowanddoor.com Mid-South Lumber & Supply, Inc. 107 Emmett Avenue, Bowling Green.............843-0194 www.midsouthlumber.com Overhead Door Company of Bowling Green 2717 Nashville Road, Bowling Green............781-3290 www.overheaddoorbg.com

Grinstead’s Flooring & Furnishings 1353 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green......843-1072 www.grinsteadsflooring.com Thornton Furniture 1895 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green............842-0379 www.thorntonfurniture.com

Garage Doors Allied Overhead Door - Bowling Green Division 5378 Scottsville Road, Unit 3 Bowling Green.............................................843-6061 www.thetotalgaragestore.com Overhead Door Company of Bowling Green 2717 Nashville Road, Bowling Green............781-3290 www.overheaddoorbg.com

Home Theater McGown TV Sales & Service 1011 E 10th Street, Bowling Green..............842-5574

Home/Commercial Improvements Capitol Window & Door 202 State Street, Bowling Green..................842-9421 www.capitolwindowanddoor.com

Gemini Homes, Inc. 1685 Pleasant Hill Road, Bowling Green.......782-8893 www.yourgeminihomes.com Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Bowling Green, Inc. 931 Searcy Way, Bowling Green...................782-0123 www.pdrestoration.com Reliable Restoration, Inc. 728 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green............842-2227 Southern Kentucky Building & Remodeling 810 Chestnut Street, Bowling Green............843-4964 www.southernkentuckybuilding.com Sturgeon Construction, LLC 366 Goodrum Road, Bowling Green..............889-3842 Sweets Design Build 1323 Martin Way, Bowling Green..................782-2132 www.sweetsdesignbuild.com Tony Henon Construction, Inc. 827 Broadway Avenue, Bowling Green..........781-4689 www.tonyhenonconstruction.com

Replacement Windows

Hale General Contracting, Inc., dba Hale Roofing 269 New Porter Pike, Bowling Green............842-2989 www.realpages.com/haleroofing

Window World of Bowling Green, LLC 324 Dishman Lane, Bowling Green...............780-9600 www.windowworldbg.com

Interior Designers/Decorators

Sunrooms/Screenrooms

Barbara Stewart Interiors 444 E. Main Street, Bowling Green..............782-1747 www.barbarastewartinteriors.com Creative Interiors 5280 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green..........781-7379 www.creativeinteriorsbg.com

Landscaping Alvaton Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. 10420 Alvaton Road, Alvaton.......................781-3940 www.alvatonnursery.com

Window World of Bowling Green, LLC 324 Dishman Lane, Bowling Green...............780-9600 www.windowworldbg.com

Daniel’s Lawnscapes, Inc. P.O. Box 96, Bowling Green..........................842-6414 www.danielslawnscapes.com

Draperies/Upholstery

Top Cut Lawn Services, LLC P.O. Box 1092, Bowling Green......................392-0388 www.topcutlawnsbg.com

Quality Fence, LLC 910 Searcy Way, Bowling Green...................782-3620 www.qualityfencecollc.com

DTD Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 1527, Bowling Green......................782-7014

Capitol Window & Door 202 State Street, Bowling Green..................842-9421 www.capitolwindowanddoor.com

Creek Sod Farms, Inc. 208 W. Dishman Lane, Bowling Green..........781-2050 www.kyagr.com/creeksodfarms.htm

Fences

Byrd’s Do It All, LLC 4420 Maple Lane, Bowling Green................784-8001 www.byrdsdoitall.com

CSS Coatings 3362 Industrial Drive, Bowling Green............793-9069 www.csscoatings.com

Western Kentucky Door & Specialties, LLC 210 E 3rd Avenue, Bowling Green................904-4870

Drapery Nation 128 Cross Hall Loop, Bowling Green............562-0322 www.draperynation.com

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Ford’s Furniture Company 1701 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green..........842-0188 www.fordsfurniture.com

Paints/Wallpaper Mid-South Lumber & Supply, Inc. 107 Emmett Avenue, Bowling Green.............843-0194 www.midsouthlumber.com Porter Paint 1495 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green............781-3560 www.porterpaints.com

All Things Construction, LLC 1165 Hardison Road, Woodburn..................542-7870

Tile-Ceramic/Natural Stone/Granite Tile Trends, Inc. 342 Vanderbilt Drive, Bowling Green.............783-8453 www.tiletrends.com

Window Treatments Bowling Green Blind Company 7264 Cemetery Road, Bowling Green...........842-6134 www.bowlinggreenblindco.wisebuyingmall.com Creative Interiors 5280 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green..........781-7379 www.creativeinteriorsbg.com Drapery Nation 128 Cross Hall Loop, Bowling Green............562-0322 www.draperynation.com

Windows Capitol Window & Door 202 State Street, Bowling Green..................842-9421 www.capitolwindowanddoor.com Chamber Partners as of December 2013. For a revised listing, please visit bgchamber.com.

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THE OLDE STONE

COMMUNITY Eighteen Holes, Three Neighborhoods, One Excellent Quality of Life

BY JAY NEHRKORN

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estled inside a curve of Drake’s Creek just eight miles southeast of downtown Bowling Green, the community of Olde Stone features a premier country club and events venue, making it one of the more prestigious places for new homes in the region. Commercial development of the property began in 2005, and the recent increase in activity within Olde Stone’s residential areas signifies a resurgence in demand for upscale housing with top-shelf amenities in the Bowling Green area.

“We have more than 300 lots in the community, and approximately 40 of those currently have houses on them,” said Membership and Marketing Director Tiffany Lawrence. “There are other lots that are sold which do not have homes on them yet, but we have eight new homes currently under construction.”

Olde Stone has one common community association but offers three distinct residential neighborhoods, each with its own park spaces and architectural guidelines. The most affluent of these, known as “The Farm,” is characterized by spacious lots and large executive homes with a 2,500- to 3,000-square-foot minimum, depending on the lot. Sitting atop the property’s western bluffs is “The Overlook” neighborhood, which features lots of up to an acre in size and beautiful views of the golf course. Guidelines for home builders here allow for variety, with minimum home sizes from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. Centrally located and in the heart of community

activity, “The Village” offers accessibility with family homes of a minimum size of 1,500 square feet, as well as townhomes of 1,250 square feet or larger for those who desire a lower maintenance option.

Residents maintain membership in The Club at Olde Stone at either the “Social” or “Golf” membership levels. Amenities available to Social members include the club’s six tennis courts, the luxurious resort-style swimming pool, a fine-dining restaurant and a 24/7 fitness center offering classes and personal trainers. Golf members also have golfing privileges at Olde Stone’s beautiful 18-hole course, 12-acre practice facility and state-of-the-art indoor learning center. The course, which is woven throughout the rolling landscape of the community, has been recognized in Golfweek’s listings of the best modern and residential courses in recent years.

Other offerings at Olde Stone include the stylish Village Hall special events venue, which has spaces appropriate for conferences, parties, weddings and large receptions. Spaces can be booked by members or non-members, and all events are catered exclusively by the club’s professional culinary staff. Cottage rentals at Olde Stone are also available, providing a great lodging option for out-of-town guests and the only opportunity for full access to all of the club’s amenities by non-members.

Visit www.olde-stone.com to learn more about event space and cottage reservation. www.bgchamber.com

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Any Gear You Choose Offering the Spectrum for Seniors

BY AMANDA KNOLES

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owling Green offers a perfect mix of college-town vibrancy, hard-to-beat affordability and outstanding recreational opportunities. With a cost of living lower than the national average, access to excellent health care facilities, an impressive cultural scene, and a wide variety of nearby attractions, the Warren County area offers active baby boomers a high quality of life.

Retiring here isn’t just about kicking back in a recliner and playing with the grandkids. For many it means remaining active in part-time work, or even starting another chapter in life as your own boss. In 2012 Smart Money highlighted Bowling Green as “a great place for entrepreneurs to start a business,” and in 2013 Forbes magazine ranked it one of the “25 Best Places for a Working Retirement.” The Bowling Green Area Chamber, Western Kentucky University and the South Central Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Retiring here isn’t just about kicking offer a plethora of resources to help new businesses hit the ground running. back in a recliner and playing with Retirees with a thirst for learning will also find the grandkids. For many it means plenty of opportunities at WKU. The university remaining active in part-time work, waives tuition charges for Kentucky residents 65 or even starting another chapter years or older who enroll in classes for credit or audit. in life as your own boss.”

For those seeking affordably priced and spacious senior apartments, Bowling Green Towers is minutes away from public transportation, churches, entertainment and shopping areas. The complex includes a fitness center, community kitchen and dining area, game room, computer lab, laundry facilities, a large recreation room, a resident library, and many activities to choose from each week.

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MORE THAN ENOUGH TO DO Family-friendly attractions like Beech Bend Park, Lost River Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park and the Bowling Green Ballpark guarantee you’ll never run out of exciting things to do when grandchildren visit, and the ever-expanding downtown area is always enjoyable as a shopping and dining destination. With convenient access to SKyPAC, you’ll enjoy touring Broadway shows, Orchestra Kentucky and a stunning array of art exhibits throughout the year. The historic Plaza Theatre and Public Theatre of Kentucky also offer a variety of entertainment from national and local performers.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation honored Bowling Green as a “Distinctive Destination” for actively maintaining and celebrating its historic sites. History buffs can take in fascinating exhibits at the Historic Railpark and Museum, Aviation Heritage Park, the Kentucky Museum, and the National Corvette Museum.

Outdoor lovers find lots of things to do yearround. Local parks feature festivals, concerts, sports and adult education courses, while golf enthusiasts sharpen their skills at seven local golf courses. The Club at Olde Stone is a private golf and country club featuring lush fairways, highly-rated cuisine, tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool and a complete fitness center.

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WKU Geared for Progress

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estern Kentucky University’s gorgeous campus, nestled atop the genltly rolling hills that give the WKU “Hill Toppers” their nickname, is more than a scenic backdrop for the city of Bowling Green. Providing lifelong learning opportunities, valuable business resources and a broad array of services to the community, WKU is a trusted partner in the city’s future. Proud of its rich heritage and home to highly ranked academic programs including education, journalism and broadcasting, engineering, and business, the university has experienced steady enrollment growth for 15 consecutive years. WKU has an inEvery great city has a great tegral bond with Bowling Green that from a stroll around town university — and every great isor evident a visit to the campus. university enhances the city or “Every great city has a great university — and every great university town in which it is located.” enhances the city or town in which it is located,” commented WKU President Gary Ransdell. “We are especially blessed in Bowling Green to live in a great city complemented by a great university. Nearly every aspect of Bowling Green is enriched by WKU — from the intellectual stimulation, to the cultural diversity, to the arts, to athletic energy, to the economic impact — especially the economic impact. Over a half billion dollars are spent each year by WKU faculty, staff and students in the Bowling Green area. The city also brings great value to WKU with its history, beauty and quality of life. What a partnership!”

ENHANCING ECONOMIC VITALITY WKU has invested heavily in construction since 1998, embarking on an ambitious capital campaign, becoming more entrepreneurial with investments, and partnering with city and county governments on a number of projects. The city’s TIF-financed development district is named “WKU Gateway to Downtown Bowling Green.”

Two of WKU’s latest projects, the Augenstein Alumni Center and the Medical Center-WKU Health Science Complex, anchor the TIF District at both ends of downtown.

Bowling Green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson credits WKU with helping smooth recent rough economic seas, protecting the city and region from some of the negative effects experienced across the country. Further, the university has played a key role in the revitalization of downtown, ensuring Bowling Green hasn’t only survived, but thrived.

“Western Kentucky University’s impact on Bowling Green is tremendous,” Wilkerson emphasized. “As Bowling Green’s largest employer, its economic impact has kept our community on an even keel throughout the recession. As WKU continued to grow and improve its campus, it chose to participate in the efforts to redevelop our downtown. That decision helped redirect state funds to assist in offsetting the costs of campus expansion, removed some blighted areas near campus, and brought new residents to downtown.

“WKU’s administration understands the need for economic development for a community to remain sustainable,” he continued. “They are active participants in industrial recruitment, adjusting educational programs to meet the needs of those industries, and they provide guidance to entrepreneurs opening new businesses.”

Ron Murphy, executive director of the Downtown Redevelopment Agency (DRA), notes that the patronage of students and faculty from WKU is vital to downtown businesses. Events like Concerts in the Park and Second Saturdays continue to attract even more students and faculty who enjoy the expanding downtown entertainment, dining and shopping venues. And that’s not just a happy accident; it’s very much planned.

“We are trying to do more things that students are interested in to increase the turnout for events,” Murphy said. “DRA has also been working with WKU to improve the shuttle transportation routes that started last year to make it easier for students and faculty to enjoy downtown destinations without having to drive.” www.bgchamber.com

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Award-Winning Gatton Academy WKU brought national recognition to Bowling Green when the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science was named the No. 1 high school in the United States in 2012 and 2013 by Newsweek. The live-in academy allows Kentucky’s academically gifted students to spend their junior and senior years of high school at WKU, taking university-level courses. Students graduating from the program receive 60 hours of college credit, essentially combining their freshman and sophomore years of college with their last two years of high school. The Commonwealth’s only state-supported residential high school is geared for students who want to pursue advanced careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Participants in the program are selected based on SAT or ACT scores, academic grades, interviews and recommendations.

A H EA LT H I ER O U T LOOK To improve the quality of life in South Central Kentucky, WKU and The Medical Center embarked on The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex. The project will increase the number of nurses and physical therapists available for critical healthcare needs in the region.

The new facility, located on The Medical Center campus, houses the university’s nursing and physical therapy programs and provides educational space for the hospital.

“Quality and abundant healthcare is essential to a high quality of life. A core part of WKU’s mission is to ensure that a sufficient volume of well-trained healthcare professionals are meeting our regional needs,” explained WKU President Ransdell. “This new partnership with The Medical Center allows us to double the size

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TOWN & GOWN | Southern for Living of our School of Nursing from 180 to 360 and jump start our new Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program with our first class of 30 new physical therapy graduate students. This building brings the city, the TIF, the university and The Medical Center all together to serve everyone with our reach!”

TH E UNIVERSITY L IFE STYL E There are many perks to living in a college town, and Bowling Green residents have a wide choice of entertainment, cultural and sports activities to choose from thanks to WKU. Whether it’s basketball, football, baseball, volleyball or soccer, the Hilltoppers deliver exciting action at some of the finest on-campus sports facilities in the country. WKU is one of only three schools in the nation with 42 conference championships over the last six years.

Hardin Planetarium offers an exciting lineup of free shows year-round, while the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Van Meter Hall and the Kentucky Museum host a variety of plays, dance concerts, music performances, lectures, exhibits and other events, both by faculty and students and by touring performers.

R ESOURCES FOR FA M IL IE S Families in the Bowling Green/Warren County area have access to a wealth of resources through WKU, with services available from birth through adulthood, according to Cara Pitchford, editor of Bowling Green Parent magazine.

“Need child care? They have it. Need information about child care? They have a Child Care Resource and Referral office that can help you with that, too,” she explained. “Parents can find help for their children with brain injuries, autism and other disabilities at the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education wing on campus. Children’s creativity can be fed through the Symphony at WKU’s children’s programs, the Children’s Theatre available through the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Kentucky Museum’s camps.”

Pitchford adds that the Center for Gifted Studies offers a plethora of opportunities, both for parents and children.

“They have Super Saturdays both in the fall and winter, camps for all ages, and workshops galore for parents and educators.”

Swimming and diving teams host learn-to-swim programs that promote water safety, and WKU’s summer athletic camps include Camp Big Red, a popular day camp for children ages 6 to 12.

A L A S T I N G EF F EC T Attracting students and faculty from around the globe, many of whom fall in love with the city during their years at the university, Bowling Green benefits from highly educated WKU graduates entering the workforce, starting new businesses and buying homes near their alma mater.

“WKU is an invaluable partner with Bowling Green in many, many areas,” noted Mayor Wilkerson. “We would not be what we are without WKU.”

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Nearly every aspect of Bowling Green is enriched by WKU — from the intellectual stimulation, to the cultural diversity, to the arts, to athletic energy, to the economic impact — especially the economic impact.

Over a half billion dollars are spent each year by WKU faculty, staff and students in the Bowling Green area. The city also brings great value to WKU with its history, beauty and quality of life. What a partnership!”

WKU President Gary Ransdell

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Community of Caring

Hope, Happiness & Healing ALIVE CENTER AT WKU FACILITATES COMMUNITY SERVICE www.wku.edu/alive

The ALIVE Center at Western Kentucky University provides students with opportunities that promote personal growth, volunteerism and community service. Through campus and citywide partnerships ALIVE connects students, faculty, staff and community members with resources for meaningful service and engaged scholarship.

ALIVE resources include a partnership funding program to support local, regional and international service learning; community development and community-based research projects; an online and on-site library for research; and professional development workshops and networking opportunities to help bring together people with common goals and interests. The center has expanded its reach from a local information and volunteer exchange to now serve a 27-county region in Central Kentucky.

In addition the center maintains an online list of volunteer opportunities, matches WKU faculty, staff and student interests with service projects, and coordinates volunteer placement.

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childcare, health, education, recreation, housing and other services.

Throughout the year ALIVE challenges students and the community with a variety of programs that address problems and provide solutions. The $100 Solution program at WKU is an example of students at the university, Warren County High School and Bowling Green High School working to identify community needs and finding solutions using only $100. The Hill House program is comprised of graduate students who want to use their graduate coursework to make a difference in the community. Four graduate students are selected to live in a house bordering the downtown campus as they develop community projects related to their fields of study. Graduates also coordinate the use of Hill House for social gatherings, classes and work meetings that connect the campus and the community.

POTTER HOME: A Home and a Helping Hand for Children and Single Parents www.potterministries.com

Founded in December 1914, Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries has been serving the Bowling Green community for 100 years. In addition to its landmark anniversary in 2014, Potter is celebrating the completion of a new

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quadplex. The new building provides homes for three single-parent families. According to Ralph Brewer, executive director, the facility is designed to provide single-parent families a place to live temporarily while they get on their feet. “Our program provides emotional, financial and spiritual support and helps families stay together,” he explained.

Potter currently has two tri-plexes that house single-parent families. Children and their foster parents share other homes on the campus.

Brewer said the ministry cares for up to 12 children at a time in the foster care setting. Fourteen family apartments inside the main campus building have replaced what once was an open dormstyle living space. The number of residents at the facility varies from month to month depending on how long it takes families to move from the single-parent apartments into their own homes.

Single parent families live rent-free on the campus, pay no utilities and have access to a food pantry of staple items, but they are required to work with counselors, attend training sessions and pursue goals that will help them become self-sufficient.

Potter hopes to build another 15 buildings on the property as donations provide the funding for expansion. Fundraisers for Potter Home include an open house in September with an auction

GET IN GEAR - GET INVOLVED

Visit the Bowling Greeen Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.bgchamber.com and select “Partnership Directory” for a list of Chamber-partner nonprofit organizations.

VOLUNTEERISM & FAITH | Southern for Living and games and Tuesday’s Treasures, featuring donated items in a huge lawn sale every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer and on the first Tuesday of the month from September through February.

LOST RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Songs and Support www.lostrivermusicfest.com www.courageouskids.org

One of the city’s most popular events is also among its most generous. The Lost River Music Festival, held at Circus Square Park in mid September, is a fundraiser to benefit local causes.

The 2013 event raised funds for the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) and featured 13 bands, including the Kentucky Headhunters, Sundy Best, Thrashing Fossils, Salvage Town, Mudd River Union and others performing on two stages.

According to event organizer Keith Coffman, 3,000 concert-goers turned out for a day of exciting entertainment to benefit the worthy cause.

“Each year the Lost River Music Fest gets bigger and better,” said Coffman. “We are thrilled that so many people wanted to help us raise funds to support the great work at CCK.” CCK, located in Scottville, is a world-class medical camp that provides healthcare and recreation free of charge to children living with a variety of serious medical conditions. Open yearround as a not-for-profit corporation operated entirely on donations received from individuals, businesses and foundations, the center is staffed with trained medical professionals and counselors assisted by volunteers. CCK’s motto “We Prescribe Fun!” sums up the lively atmosphere that focuses on activities designed to lift the spirits of the young campers. Children get a chance to enjoy horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and performing song and dance numbers. A fully equipped on-site medical center ensures that young patients always have access to the care they need.

Area Chamber-Partner Congregations Bowling Green Christian Church

Grace & Peace Presbyterian

Broadway United Methodist Church

Hillvue Heights Church

1912 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104........ 270-42-6231 www.bowlinggreenchristian.org 1323 Melrose Street Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-843-3942

CenterPointe Church

1807 Cave Mill Road Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-904-4454 www.centerpointewired.org

Christ Episcopal Church

1215 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-843-6563 www.cecbg.com

Crossland Community Church

600 U.S. 31-W Bypass, Suite 180 Bowling Green, KY 42103...... 270-842-4428 www.crossland.tv

Eastwood Baptist Church

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

First Baptist Church

621 E 12th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-842-0331 www.firstbaptistbg.org

First Christian Church

1106 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-843-3191 www.firstchristianbg.org

Glendale Baptist Church

1000 Roselawn Way Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-781-1708 www.glendalebaptist.us

923 College Street, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-799-0176 www.gracepeacebg.com 3219 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-842-0012 www.hillvue.com

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

4754 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-842-7777 www.holyspiritcatholic.org

Living Hope Baptist Church

1805 Westen Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-843-9462 www.livinghopebg.org

NewLife Church

1423 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104...... 270-842-0223 www.newlifebg.com

Presbyterian Church

1003 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-843-4707 www.bgpres.org

St. Joseph Catholic Church

434 Church Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101...... 270-842-2525 www.stjosephbg.org The churches listed are partners of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce as of December 2013. Information about other worship facilities, including reaching various religions and creeds, is available at www.bgky.org.

Sunday Worship: 8:00 am and 10:30 am “A Place To Connect To Jesus” www.hillvue.com

John A. & Charlotte Phelps Owners

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Southern for Living | ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

A Vibrant Vibe

South Central Kentucky has an eclectic array of choices for music lovers, so pick a genre and hum along. Inside, outside or on the air, your song is playing in Bowling Green.

BY JAY NEHRKORN

BIRTHPLACE OF NEWGRASS: Sometimes described as progressive bluegrass, “Newgrass” is a musical movement that takes contemporary music — either freshly written or borrowed from other genres such as rock, blues, jazz or even reggae — and puts a bluegrass spin on it. Often utilizing a mix of traditional bluegrass instrumentation with modern electric instruments, Newgrass has a distinctive, more technically sophisticated sound that often lends itself to improvisation. Both the genre’s existence and its name have been credited to the band New Grass Revival, which formed in South Central Kentucky in the early 1970s. Bowling Green native Sam Bush and Bowling Green resident Curtis Burch were founding members, and Bush was designated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as the “Father of Newgrass” in 2008. Bush is pictured here performing in Bowling Green with The Greencards.

MUSIC FESTIVALS & CONCERTS: Concerts in the Park (below), a free concert series, features a variety of local bands and takes place each Friday evening in July and August at both Fountain Square and Circus Square parks. Fountain Square performances are from 5:30 to 8:30, while performances held at Circus Square last from 8 to 11. The series is hosted by the Downtown Redevelopment Authority and sponsored

by BB&T. Visit downtownbg.com/new-events/ for a list of bands.

Annual festivals like Lost River Music Festival (left) double as lively entertainment and successful community fundraisers.

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CLASSICAL: Classical music enthusiasts thrill to Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green. The fully professional orchestra is resident at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) and offers a mix of classical and pops as well as youth performances and a unique “Retro Series” featuring performances of popular music from 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

The Symphony at WKU also offers performances by a combination of student and professional musicians at Van Meter Auditorium on campus and other venues in Bowling Green.

RADIO WAVES: Among the many offerings on the air in the region, Classic Rock D93 plays everything from legendary hard rock recordings to blues, progressive, jam bands and more — with the vast majority requested by the listeners. Their daily “Home Cookin’” show is a great way to keep up with up-and-coming local artists, as well, and they go mobile to help out and keep listeners up-to-date on local events for community causes. Shown left to right are show hosts Tommy Starr, Bryan Locke, Kentucky Headhunter guitarist Greg Martin, Mellow Matt, Darrell and Rockin’ Ronda. South Central Kentucky has stations that feature all types of music for all types of music lovers.

THE CLUB SCENE: Local restaurants and clubs provide intimate venues where you’ll find performances by jazz, country, rock, hip hop and blues artists, both on weekends and throughout the week. Here, the band Th3re performs outdoors at the Mellow Mushroom on a beautiful Friday night in July.

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SKyPAC

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The Fresh & the Familiar

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he new, state-of-the-art Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) is already playing a pivotal role in the revitalization of downtown Bowling Green, while the historic Capitol Arts Center has long been a cultural cornerstone in the city’s Fountain Square. Now, with SKyPAC taking over the managment of the Capitol, a balanced and expanded performing and visual arts schedule is geared to bring the best of local, national and international art to Bowling Green. Whether it’s a full bells-and-whistles touring Broadway production, an intimate chamber or jazz concert, a tour of national artwork, a school recital, or a corporate or community event, SKyPAC and the Capitol Arts Center provide the perfect venues.

Since its sold-out grand opening in March 2012, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) has attracted more than 90,000 visitors.

The $25 million, 80,000-square-foot facility offers an impressive roster of touring productions, local and internationally renowned music acts, comedy shows, and entertainment for children. The 2013–14 expanded Broadway Series included Ring of Fire, Memphis, Rock of Ages, Bring It On,

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and The Addams Family, while other performances included Bill Engvall, Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain Tonight, Cirque Ziva, The Church Basement Ladies, San Jose Taiko, Merle Haggard, Robert Cray, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Popovich Comedy Pet Theater and Sesame Street Live.

Seating 1,800, SKyPAC’s state-of-the-art Performance Hall is the setting for a variety of entertainment, from popular Broadway musicals and concert artists to choral competitions, movies, lectures and corporate gatherings.

The more intimate Carol Wedge Studio Theater seats 200 and provides an ideal venue for smaller theatrical productions, jazz bands, late evening cabaret acts and recitals by school groups. An outdoor amphitheater provides additional space for regional theater groups and offers an ideal setting for the community to enjoy outdoor movies.

Visual artists also have a showcase for their work at the impressive SKyPAC Gallery, host to local, national and international exhibits. The SKyPAC Children’s Gallery works with other organizations in the community to provide a venue for children’s creativity.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION | Southern for Living Indeed, educational outreach is a vital part of SKyPAC’s mission, and the center offers a diverse program of arts and education events, performances, attractions, classes, and activities. Performers make visits to classrooms, and the staff works with local teachers to help them find creative ways to integrate the arts into subject areas not typically regarded as arts related.

Many of the facilities at SKyPAC are leased for events and used for community gatherings. The Laura G. Turner Charitable Foundation Lobby, with its spectacular windows and comfortable seating areas, is a popular spot for receptions and fundraisers. Rehearsal halls and the studio theatre are often utilized for community educational activities, and several rooms in the Education Center are perfect for smaller group meetings.

In 2013, SKyPAC was awarded LEED® Silver certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBIC). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. SKyPAC’s LEED® Silver certification was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community by assuring the new facility will have as small an impact on our environment as possible.

Complementing SKyPAC’s larger, contemporary facilities, the Capitol Arts Center, Bowling Green’s oldest arts venue, provides turn-of-the-century charm with a perfect location for smaller productions. Built as a vaudeville house during the late 1890s, it was originally known as the Columbia Theatre and renamed The Capitol Theatre in the mid-1930s. Operating as a movie house for more than three decades, then standing vacant for over 10 years, it was purchased by the Bowling Green-Warren County Arts Commission and reopened in 1981 after an extensive restoration. The historic theatre on Fountain Square became a part of SKyPAC in July 2012,

Since its sold-out grand opening in March 2012, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) has attracted more than 90,000 visitors. and after a period of revitalization work, the 750-seat venue has begun its next chapter hosting a variety of performances, SKyPAC’s Youth Theater and community events. Visual arts exhibits are on view year-round at the Houchens and Mezzanine galleries.

“The Capitol Arts Center is a historic and cultural icon in Bowling Green,” said Tom Tomlinson, executive director and CEO at SKyPAC. “This building is a true gem in the history and heart of the Bowling Green Warren County community and serves as an anchor for the downtown’s Fountain Square. We are excited to be moving into a new era at the Capitol with programming that will enhance the region’s arts experiences, especially for young people and local and regional artists. Importantly, the work we have already completed at the Capitol is indicative of SKyPAC’s commitment to the arts in downtown. The Capitol Arts Center is an important and irreplaceable asset to our community and we are proud to continue its legacy.”

For more information on both SKyPAC and Capitol facilities and events, visit www.theskypac.com.

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The region offers experiences that shouldn’t be missed.

BY JAY NEHRKORN

COURTSIDE FOR HILLTOPPERS BASKETBALL: E.A. Diddle Arena is a focal point in the community each winter as the WKU men’s basketball team makes its yearly bid for a trip to the big dance.

The Hilltoppers are an exciting team with a winning tradition that includes seven NCAA tournament appearances and two NIT appearances since the year 2000, and they were back-to-back Sun Belt Conference Tournament champs in 2012 and 2013.

RIDE THE VORTEX: Beech Bend Park includes a wide variety of rides, games and entertainment suitable for everyone in the family, but the new Vortex is tailored to a specific type of guest: the thrill-seeker. The revolving swing takes riders 60 feet up, upside down and on a swing angle of up to 240 degrees. Once you catch your breath, you can cool off at Splash Lagoon or walk over to catch the races at Beech Bend Raceway Park.

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CATCH A HOT RODS GAME: Since the opening of Bowling Green Ballpark in 2009, minor league baseball has become a summertime family fun tradition in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Hot Rods are a Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, and spectators can expect interactive games, musical performances, post-game fireworks and great promotions throughout the season.

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DINNER WITH A DROP-DEAD VIEW: As if their famous fried chicken, excellent wine selection and the rustic décor weren’t enough to make dinner at The Lookout restaurant in Park Mammoth Resort a bucket-list item, they toss in a view that’s to die for. The resort’s location atop a wooded bluff near Mammoth Cave National Park allows diners to view miles of beautiful landscape stretching out before them as they enjoy the restaurant’s delicious Southern cuisine. Park Mammoth Resort is also home to the Cave Valley Golf Club and Rockcastle Shooting Center. With activities and available meeting space at the lodge, a great environment for celebratory events is created.

TAKE A SUBTERRANEAN FLOAT TRIP: South Central Kentucky offers spelunking aplenty, but there’s only one place in all of Kentucky where you can take an underground boat tour. Lost River Cave, located on Nashville Road in the southwestern portion of Bowling Green, offers cave boat tours lasting about 45 minutes to an hour. The above-ground facilities include hiking and nature trails, Wildflower Gifts shabby chic shop, a seasonal butterfly habitat, the brand new Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom and other fun activities.

SEE THE WORLD’S COOLEST CARS: As the home of the world’s only Corvette assembly plant, it’s only natural that Bowling Green would also be the home of the National Corvette Museum. The interior of the 115,000-square-foot building features more than 80 Corvettes from across the iconic car’s six-decade history, including some one-of-a-kind concept vehicles. Interactive exhibits, a new KidZone educational play area and automotive memorabilia abound.

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South Central Kentucky Attractions A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed for All 1

Aviation Heritage Park

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Aviation Heritage Park shares the stories of distinguished aviators through its ever-expanding exhibits and annual events. The park features displays of vintage aircraft that include a General Dynamics F111 Aardvark, a McDonnell-Douglas F4-D Phantom 550, a Grumman F9F Panther One and a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. Free admission/open daily dawn to dusk. www.aviationheritagepark.com

Chaney’s Dairy Barn A favorite with families, this working dairy farm offers group tours and seasonal events like the Ice Cream & A Moovie series and Agricultural Awareness Night, featuring hayrides, children’s activities and more.

Renowned for its premium homemade ice creams and chosen as the best ice cream in the state by USA Today in 2010, Chaney’s serves lunch and dinner daily. www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Corsair Artisan Distillery Specializing in handcrafted spirits and inventive flavors of whiskey, this independent micro distillery is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Trail and offers tours on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors on the free tour enjoy a tasting bar and gift shop. www.corsairartisan.com

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Diamond Caverns Guided hour-long tours are offered year-round at this privately owned cave near Mammoth Cave National Park. Discovered in 1859, the cave’s cathedral-like chambers are illuminated with state-of-the-art lighting to showcase the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone formations.

Jackson’s Orchard Open from mid-April to mid-November, this 105-acre, family-owned farm offers a variety of fruits and specialty products and hosts seasonal events including Pumpkin, Apple and Peach festivals. Group tours and birthday packages are available. www.jacksonsorchard.com

Kentucky Action Park Boasting the longest twin zip line in Kentucky, this family-friendly park in Cave City also offers riding stables, bumper cars, boats, an alpine slide, trampoline, rock-climbing wall and 18-hole mini-golf. Canoe trips and tours of Outlaw Cave are also available. www.kentuckyactionpark.com

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Featuring Mammoth Onyx Cave, the closest cave to I-65, and the Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, this Australian-themed animal park offers two attractions for the price of one. The cave is open year-round for 30-minute tours, and the zoo is open from mid-March through October. www.kdu.com

Kentucky Museum Located in the historic Kentucky Building at WKU, this 80,000-square-foot museum highlights Southern Kentucky’s history with fascinating galleries, artifacts, decorative arts, photographs and books. Featured exhibits include “Recommended by Duncan Hines”; “Instruments of American Excellence”; “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky”, a Civil War exhibit; and more.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4. www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/

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Dinosaur World

Mammoth Cave Adventures

Located in Cave City, this family-friendly park features life-sized dinosaur and mammoth replicas displayed in natural settings. The park features a museum with dinosaur fossils, educational films, a fossil dig for kids, a playground and picnic area, and a gift shop. www.dinosaurworld.com

Thrill seekers enjoy two sky bridges, five zip lines, a 40-foot pendulum super swing, the Mammoth Cave Drop Tower and horseback riding at this adventure-focused destination in Cave City.

Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum

Plaza Theatre

Open daily year-round and operated by the American Cave Conservation Association, this cave system, located in historic Horse Cave, offers three fascinating tours, plus a museum and educational workshops focusing on Karst geology and the impact of the caves on local history. Adventurous visitors can now zipline across the mouth of the cave and rappel 70 feet down the cave entrance. www.hiddenrivercave.com

This historic theater in Glasgow hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including national touring acts, a film festival, local performing groups, lectures and private functions. Restored to its 1934 glory, the 1,019-seat proscenium theater features a Mediterranean-style courtyard and stars and clouds floating across the blue ceiling. www.plaza.org

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Home to the world’s longest cave system with more than 390 miles of discovered passageways, this national park is a World Heritage site and the second-oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Year-round cave tours of different lengths and difficulty are available, and ranger-led tours for kids combine learning with fun. The Visitors Center offers rotating exhibits and a variety of ongoing programs. The park is also a popular spot for canoeing, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Special events during the year include wildflower walks, a Cave Sing and more. www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm

Public Theatre of Kentucky For over 27 years this nonprofit theatre has provided Bowling Green and the surrounding area with high-quality theatre and performing arts events.

Supported through generous donations by businesses and individual supporters, PTK presents four to six main stage productions each season and offers a summer youth theater camp for ages 7 to 18. http://ptkbg.org

Riverview at Hobson Grove This beautifully decorated Victorian home is listed on the Civil War Discovery Trail and on the National Register. Visitors touring the home learn the history of early Bowling Green. Yearly events include the Victorian Valentine Tea, Antique and Garden Festival. and special Christmas tours. www.bgky.org/ riverview

South Union Shaker Village Honoring the Shaker community that lived in the area from 1807 to 1922, this historic village has several restored buildings that house a museum, gift shop, and bed and breakfast. Exhibits, artifacts, furnishings and manuscripts enable visitors to learn more about the day-to-day lives of the Shakers. Special seasonal events are held throughout the year. www.shakermuseum.com

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort Campers at this popular resort near Mammoth Cave National Park enjoy a variety of activities, including a pool and waterslide, outdoor theater, mini golf, fishing ponds, playgrounds, a brand-new jumping pillow, and more. www.jellystonemammothcave.com

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Regional Festivals & Events Geared for Celebration

MARCH Franklin Simpson Chamber of Commerce Community Health Fair Held the first Saturday in March and hosted by the Medical Center at Franklin, the fair offers free health screenings and valuable medical information.

Houchens/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament The annual Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament is held at WKU’s E.A. Diddle Arena, featuring the best in high school girls’ hoops players from across Kentucky. www.khsaa.org

APRIL Cherry Blossom Art Festival Hosted by the Franklin Downtown Merchants Association the first Saturday in April, this popular event features area artists and craftspeople demonstrating their skills and selling their work at local stores.

2nd Saturday Street Fairs Held at Bowling Green’s Fountain Square Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every second Saturday April through September, this family-friendly event features live music, inflatables and games for children, sidewalk sales, horse and carriage rides, and food vendors. For more information call 270-782-0222.

Southern Kentucky Book Fest This annual fundraiser at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center is held the third weekend in April. The event promotes literacy and features readings and book signings by national and regional authors and illustrators. A bestselling author always headlines this annual event. www.sokybookfest.org

Jacksonian Days Historic Scottsville offers a week of festivities, including a demolition derby, beauty pageant, street fair, 5K run and more. Participants enjoy live entertainment, food, crafts and more. For more information call the Scottsville Chamber at 270-237-4782.

NCM Bash The National Corvette Museum hosts its annual reunion for owners of all models of Corvettes. The event held on-site features demonstrations, seminars, a car show, road tours and a preview of upcoming models. www.corvettemuseum.org

MAY Mini Corvette Challenge Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014, this annual fundraiser has raised more than half a million dollars for the South Central Kentucky Junior Achievement program. The exciting racing event features go-carts with Corvette-style bodies painted to represent sponsoring businesses. www.jaforkids.com

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Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Summer Nights Concert Series On select Friday nights from Memorial Day through Labor Day this popular concert series delights residents and visitors with a wide range of entertainers from Nashville, Atlanta and Memphis, playing all genres of music. www.fsrenaissance.org

Adairville Strawberry Festival Live entertainment, carnival rides and a vast selection of strawberry dishes are offered at this annual event presented by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. The event includes vehicle shows, parades, a 5K run, beauty pageant and a re-enactment of the historic duel between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson. For more information: 270-726-2206.

All-American Soap Box Derby The third-largest event of its kind in the world, this annual derby sponsored by the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club is held at a specially built track at Phil Moore Park. Celebrating its 17th anniversary in 2014, the competition provides kids a chance to compete in racers they have built and a chance for the winners to race at the world championship soapbox derby in Akron, Ohio. Proceeds from the event benefit children’s charities. www.bgkiwanis.org

JUNE Concerts in the Park by Downtown BG and BB&T Summertime in Bowling Green means it’s Concert in the Park series time.

In June, live music is featured on Wednesdays at noon at Fountain Square Park. During July and August the annual concert series presents live bands in Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park on Friday nights. Free to the public, the concerts feature a broad mix of music genres. www.downtownbg.org

Glasgow Highland Games Held the first weekend in June at Barren River Lake State Park, this celebration of Scottish and Irish cultures includes pipe and drum music, dancing, traditional games and feats of strength, crafts, a wide array of foods at the Ceilidh (“Kay-lay”) feast, and the festive Tartan Ball. www.glasgowhighlandgames.com

Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2014, this annual event at Beech Bend Raceway includes a cruise-in, Show ‘n’ Shine and drag racing events along with the raucous Cacklefest finale, featuring roaring engines and vintage dragsters. www.museum.nhra.com

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Blueberry Festival

National Corvette Homecoming

This two-day festival in Edmonton’s town square is held in mid-June and features carnival rides, games, live music, crafts, contests and a wide assortment of tempting blueberry foods. www.kyblueberryfestival.com

Sloan Convention Center hosts this annual event for Corvette enthusiasts.

Corvettes from all over the country return to the city where they were created for a parade, car show and more. Vintage to current models are on display, and participants enjoy vendor swap meets, seminars and socializing with other owners at the premier event.

Ice Cream & A Moovie Chaney’s Dairy Barn shows free summer movies from June–September.

Selected as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event in 2013, Ice Cream & a Moovie provides a great family-friendly atmosphere. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the scenic rolling farmland and a serving of Chaney’s famous ice cream. www.chaneysdairybarn.com

ROMPFest Held in late June, this event at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro features a variety of artists in a three-day music festival. The bluegrass-focused venue includes arts and crafts, food vendors, KidZone activities, and after-parties.

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Sounds of Independence Music Festival This all-day music festival at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center was inaugurated in July 2013 and features nationally prominent entertainers along with local and regional performers. www.theskypac.com

Alex’s Lemonade Stand

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This annual event in late July includes a 5K run/walk and lemonade stands all around town to raise funds for ALSF to help fight pediatric cancer. For more information, call 270-393-3249.

400-Mile Sale

Bowling Green Extreme 3D Fly-In

Travelers and bargain hunters on scenic Highway 68 enjoy four days of great deals as vendors, local shops and residents hosting yard sales present an eclectic assortment of merchandise and hard-to-find treasures. The route runs from Maysville in northeast Kentucky to Hazel and Sharpe in the southwest corner, with bargains to be found at all points in between.

Admission is free at this three-day event held at Stahl Field in late July.

Watch large model aircraft performing aerobatics and enjoy a variety of activities presented by the Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club.

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Night Skies Over A Summer Campfire This free show at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium is offered in July and August.

Call 270-745-0444 for more information.

Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce and presented by the Medical Center at Franklin Rehabilitation Services, this 5K Race and walk is held the second Saturday in August. A popular event for 32 years, the race features team challenges and a fun run for children on Friday night. www.f-scchamber.com

Duncan Hines Festival Hosted by the Bowling Green Junior Woman’s Club, this festival honors the Bowling Green native who became a dessert legend. Featuring a baking contest, concert, art exhibits, and activities for both children and adults, the event’s proceeds benefit local causes. www.duncanhinesfestival.com

National Corvette Museum Celebration and Corvette Caravan

JULY Green River Catfish Festival Morgantown hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration that includes a parade, carnival, a cruise-in, pageants, music and dancing. Highlights are the fireworks display and a fishing tournament that nets the winner a $50,000 prize. www.morgantown-ky.com

Thunderfest Celebrating 42 years in 2013, the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green provides a fun-filled, family fireworks spectacular as a fundraiser for more than 30 children’s organizations in Bowling Green and Warren County. Live music, inflatables for kids and more round out festivities. www.bgkiwanis.org

Southern Kentucky Fair This week-long event sponsored by the Bowling Green Jaycees is held at the fairgrounds in Lampkin Park. Along with a midway, livestock shows and exhibits, the fair includes pageants, a demo derby and tractor pull, live music, and an enormous selection of food and snacks. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.sokyfair.org

They come from miles around … lines of colorful Corvettes, all generations represented, traveling from every continental United State and even a few foreign countries to gather in the Home of the Corvette.

2014 will bring the 5th National Corvette Caravan and will mark the 20th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum. www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com; www.corvettemuseum.org

SEPTEMBER Monroe County Watermelon Festival Thousands turn out every year for this annual celebration in Thompkinsville. Held the Saturday before Labor Day, the festival includes a parade, 5K and fun runs, live entertainment, a cruise in, arts and crafts, and many watermelon-related foods, snacks and events. http://monroeonline.monroecountyky.com/watermelonfestival.html

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Southern for Living | ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Jackson’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival At Jackson’s Orchard, you’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween, including wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, straw castle, face painting, the goat ranch, and a children’s slide. Delicious treats include caramel apples and offerings from the Jackson’s Orchard Hot Dog Cart. www.jacksonsorchard.com

NOVEMBER BG 26.2 Half Marathon Race Balloons, Tunes and BBQ Festival Featuring the spectacular Balloon Glow on Friday evening, this annual festival, held at Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport, includes impressive displays of hot air balloons, a carnival, live music each night, delicious barbecue and children’s activities. Proceeds benefit United Way of Southern Kentucky. www.balloonstunesbbq.com

Bowling Green International Festival Held at Circus Square Park on the last Saturday of September, this popular event features a wide selection of authentic international cuisines, workshops, a variety of cultural performances, and booths featuring exhibits and merchandise. www.bginternationalfest.com

Festival on the Square During the third weekend in September this highly anticipated event features the AACA Antique Car Show in Franklin, a cruise-in, arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, a pancake fry, and much more. The festival is sponsored by the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce and presented

by Vanderbilt Heart. www.f-schamber.com

AMRA Harley Drags and Biker Rally Featuring bike shows, food vendors, live music and more, this annual event for Harley enthusiasts is held the last weekend in September at Beech Bend Park and Raceway. www.beechbend.com

OCTOBER Medical Center 10K Classic A tradition for 35 years, the Medical Center 10K Classic includes an annual 10K run, a 10K wheelchair race, a 5K run/walk, a 1.5-mile fun walk and a Children’s Classic. Festivities include a health and fitness expo, pasta party, and entertainment for spectators and participants. www.themedicalcenter10Kclassic.com

Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival This week-long event features dozens of events and activities, including parades, a carnival, historic walking tours, a golf tournament, craft show, flea market, live entertainment, pageants, special dinners and more. The Jesse James re-enactment is a not-to-be-missed highlight. www.loganchamber.com

Howl-O-Ween and Scare on the Square Sponsored by the Fountain Square Business Association as a fundraiser for the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, Howl-O-Ween includes a parade of pets in costumes and other activities. Scare on the Square features live music, carriage rides, costumed characters and trick or treat candy handed out by local merchants. www.downtownbg.org

Metcalfe County Pumpkin Festival This annual event organized by the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce includes contests for the largest, best decorated and best carved pumpkins, fun activities for children, arts and crafts, games, a variety of food vendors, a 5K walk/run, tractor show, and a dance on the courthouse lawn in Edmonton. www.metcalfechamber.com

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The 13.1-mile course starts at the Bowling Green Ball Park and runs through historic downtown Bowling Green and the beautiful WKU campus. Runners finish back at the Bowling Green Ball Park, where family and friends can see them on the big screen. Goodies and T-shirts award all participants. www.bg262.traxrunning.com

Downtown Lights Up The holiday season kicks off when Fountain Square Park becomes a winter wonderland adorned with lights. The event includes an appearance by Santa, live entertainment and special holiday shopping deals from local merchants. www.downtownbg.org

Franklin Downtown Merchants Open House On the second Sunday of November the Franklin Downtown Merchants host an open house with refreshments and sales to kick off the holiday shopping season. www.f-schamber.com

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus The National Corvette Museum hosts this fun event for kids featuring holiday performances, stories, crafts and photos with Santa in his shiny red Corvette. Reservations required. www.corvettemuseum.org

DECEMBER KHSAA Gridiron Bowl WKU welcomes the best in statewide high school football to the Houchens/L.T. Smith Stadium, with the ultimate crowning of the Kentucky state champions. www.khsaa.org

Christmas Market Bowling Green’s downtown merchants and other vendors set up booths on Fountain Square with lots of gift items. The event includes live entertainment, food and beverages. www.downtownbg.org

Christmas Parade The Christmas Parade sponsored by the Bowling Green Jaycees features marching bands, floats, miniature Corvettes and other holiday merriment. www.bgjaycees.com

Festival of Trains The Historic Railpark & Train Museum at the L&N Depot hosts this seasonal event featuring photos with Santa, scale model railroads, railcar tours and more. Polar Express story time events for children are also held throughout the month. www.historicrailpark.com

Christmas in Kentucky The Kentucky Museum hosts this free event following the city’s annual Christmas parade. The celebration includes carolers, games, crafts, gingerbread tasting and visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and WKU’s mascot, Big Red. www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/

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Geared for Great Health

BIKE KEREIKAS PARK: The 1.25-mile paved fitness trail at Bowling Green’s Spero Kereikas Park is a favorite for bicyclists, walkers and joggers alike. The scenic trail winds around the park’s disc golf course, with plenty of shade to keep you cool as you log your laps.

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The WCPR Aquatic Facility is a 25-yard, eight-lane pool with two diving boards and is open year round. 

TENNIS ANYONE?: Several BGPR parks serve up tennis courts, including Covington Woods, James Hines, C.W. Lampkin, Roland Bland, Spero Kereikas and the Parker-Bennett Rec Center.

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GET FIT in ’14 CLASSIC RUNS: Proceeds from the BG26.2 & Half Marathon (left) go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Susan B. Riherd. Now in its 35th year, The Medical Center 10K Classic (right) is known by all as “The Race for Everyone.” This event captures every age and athletic ability and encourages the true mission of this race: health for all ages. In the three decades of the 10K Classic, there have been countless economic dollars spent in the region, thousands of dollars given away to participants, and thousands of awards given for notable achievements.

DISC GOLF: The disc golf course at Basil Griffin Park is a favorite among local disc golfers. The WCPR offers three disc golf courses throughout the county.

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Western Kentucky University’s Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science is the No. 1 high school in America according to Newsweek (2013)

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Growth in Bowling Green’s population, 2010 to 2012

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has maintained a 5-Star Accreditation rating, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, since 2009.

2nd- est larg Kentucky is the 2nd-largest auto manufacturer among the 50 states

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Green’s estimated 60,600 Bowling 2012 population

Work Ethic Seal certificates awarded to graduating high school seniors by the Bowling Green Area Chamber in 2012

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Year the South Union Shaker community was founded

$1 million

1,100+

Total capital investment of the nine economic development announcements the Bowling Green Area Chamber participated in, 2012

Kentucky’s position on CNBC’s 2013 list of the Least Expensive States

Partners of the Bowling Green Area Chamber

Alumni of the Bowling Green Area Chamber’s Leadership Bowling Green program

700+

(U.S. Census Bureau)

$45.7 million

Total incentive funds for new job creation approved by the City of Bowling Green in 2012

Number of Bowling Green Warren County elementary schools that have implemented The Leader in Me™ program

5-Star

(U.S. Census Bureau, 2013)

$497,600

Miles covered by the Duncan Hines Scenic Byway, which begins in Bowling Green and winds through Warren and Edmonson counties

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Year-round temperature inside Lost River Cave

3rd-largest Bowling Green is the third-largest city in Kentucky

Percentage of Bowling Green Area Chamber partnerships that are small businesses

233,208

Total 2012 attendance at Bowling Green Hot Rods’ home games

5,300

Manufacturing positions added in Kentucky in 2012

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Ribbon-cuttings and groundbreaking ceremonies celebrated by the Bowling Green Area Chamber in 2012

215,000 Total number of C6 Corvettes built in Bowling Green

Fundraising threshold passed in March 2013 by the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation for The Leader in Me™ program for area schools

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What’s Inside Community Spirit | ABOUT THE CHAMBER

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Welcome from

Chairman John Mark Fones

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n behalf of the members and leadership of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to South Central Kentucky. I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board and represent a growing and robust region. We have a long heritage of local, state and national recognition, and looking forward I can see only progress.

As a lifelong resident of this region, I can tell you that there is no better place to grow a business or a family than right here in South Central Kentucky. This region pairs a dynamic and progressive attitude toward growth and innovation with strong traditional values and a small-town feel. In fact, Bowling Green was recognized recently by National Geographic Adventure as one of the Best Places to Live and Play, and has been ranked as a finalist in the All-American Cities Awards given by the National Civic League.

Allow me to take a moment to share with you some exciting facts about our community:

As a lifelong resident of this region, I can tell you that there is no better place to grow a business or a family than right here in South Central Kentucky.”

• Bowling Green experienced unprecedented private sector job growth from 2001 to 2010, growing the community by 23 percent during that time.

• Bowling Green was named one of the first Work Ready Cities in the state, noting our strong commitment to education and workforce training.

• Western Kentucky University, located right here in Bowling Green, has been the state’s fastest-growing university for the last 15 years.

• The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science — located on WKU’s campus — was named the No. 1 High School in the United States by Newsweek in 2012.

But what is it about Bowling Green and the South Central Kentucky region that makes it so unique and desirable? I believe it is the strong sense of community and collaboration that propels this region to strive further and achieve more. Our business community partners with the education community at all levels, from kindergarten through graduate school, to ensure a strong and welleducated workforce. In fact, Bowling Green could very well be the first community in the country to fully implement The Leader In Me™ program in all local schools, encouraging the development of leadership qualities as early as kindergarten.

In addition to training future leaders and growing a skilled workforce, our business community has a deep appreciation of the importance of the arts and charitable works in the success of a community. A $150 million downtown redevelopment project has brought us a minor league baseball team and the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, and the development in that area is only beginning.

As you look through this magazine, I hope you discover many more of the unique features that make Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky a progressive and thriving region. I think you’ll share my love for the region, and I look forward to hearing how we can help you become our newest citizen.

John Mark Fones 2014 Chairman of the Board of Directors Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

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ABOUT THE CHAMBER | Community Spirit

The Value of Chamber Partnership Striving Daily to Work Harder for You.

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ince 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has been the driving force behind ensuring that our community is vibrant and our business community grows and prospers. We are very proud of the strategic relationship we have developed over the years with Bowling Green and the surrounding region. Through that relationship, we’ve developed a unique sense of trust and collaboration that allows us a distinct competitive advantage. In that sense, we consider our Chamber members to be partners. “The word ‘partner’ encompasses our relationship with our lifelong Chamber supporters,” said Tonya Matthews, Vice President of Partnership Services. “The supporters of the Chamber are more than ‘members,’ they are active partners in the Chamber’s accomplishments.”

Thanks to the engagement of our dedicated Chamber leaders and partners we strive to be bold in our vision and inclusive in our actions so that we best represent the interests of our partners on a daily basis. The scope of benefits for a partner spans business leads, network building and business advocacy, just to name a few. Included for every partner are monthly networking events, as well as important programming on relevant business topics. Through various Chamberinitiated collaborations, partners also receive exclusive savings on countless products and services. This year, the Chamber took business advocacy to a new level by spearheading a local stakeholder group to invest in professional government advocacy for the first time to represent the state level interests of the community. Such a collaboration is a groundbreaking development for Chamber partners, as the power of the group investment means large-scale focus on important issues that will benefit the business community as a whole.

With nearly 1,200 partners investing in the Chamber and an award-winning retention rate, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce reigns nationally as a 5 Star Chamber, recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and past Chamber of the Year, awarded by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

In addition to our regular Chamber partnership, we are proud to offer a Presidents Club partnership for those interested in investing in and supporting South Central Kentucky’s economic development strategy. The investment made by these individuals, businesses and organizations contributes to the community’s economic development efforts, business expansion opportunities and overall quality of life. These partners have a direct impact on the amount of industrial growth our region experiences.

Similar to our Chamber team, our Economic Development arm, South Central Kentucky, is also a well-respected and award-winning organization. South Central Kentucky boasts several awards from the Southern Economic Development Council, as well as an Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council.

If you are not already a partner with Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, please join us in our collective mission as we provide valuable services to our partners, advocate a positive business environment and stimulate economic development for South Central Kentucky.

We’ve developed a unique sense of trust and collaboration.”

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What’s Inside Community Spirit | LEADERSHIP

Q&A

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MAYOR W IL K E RSON How would you characterize your working relationship with county and state leadership and with local development agencies like the Chamber of Commerce?

The City of Bowling Green, Warren County, the Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky economic development officials have a tremendous working relationship. We could not have accomplished what we have without that collaboration. Each of us has our specialties, our strengths — but what we all have in common is the knowledge that the mutual support is there, on every level. Many city/county governments have an almost competitive relationship. It’s just not like that here. All of us know that regional growth — whether it be in our own town, our own industry, or not — is good for all of South Central Kentucky.

The City of Bowling Green, Warren County, the Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky economic development officials have a tremendous working relationship. We could not have accomplished what we have without that collaboration.”

Give us an example of a shared triumph — an accomplishment brought about by the collective work of the city, county and economic development partners.

The goal of reaching the development threshold for Signature Status for the Chapter 58 redevelopment (TIF) district is an excellent example of the private sector, the city, the county, the Chamber and the state working together to move the community forward. Signature status indicates that we’ve reached $150 million in development investment in our downtown TIF district. Now that the state has certified that threshold, the city and the developers of projects in the TIF start to receive a portion of the taxes created by the new jobs and sales made in the TIF district. We’re recouping our investment.

Just as examples, the city and county worked together on financing and keeping costs down. WKU and The Medical Center collaborated on the new Health Science Center. The Chamber has been enthusiastically promoting the projects and developments. Because of this teamwork, we’ve experienced tremendous growth in the TIF district and throughout the community — all without having to raise tax rates of any kind since 2008.

What’s your primary focus for the immediate future?

The City of Bowling Green’s first focus is always public safety, but our community does not thrive without the addition of new jobs. As a group, the Board of Commissioners shares the desire to help the community grow jobs. We’ve had a great success rate in recent years. Our population is growing; we’re adding jobs and industry; we’re building the community, cultural, educational and recreational facilities to continue to foster and support that growth. All of those elements come together to create the best possible quality of life here in Bowling Green.

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What’s Inside LEADERSHIP | Community Spirit

& JUDGE-EXECUTIVE BUCHANON A Shared Commitment JUDGE-EXE CUTIVE BUCHA N O N How would you characterize your working relationship with county and state leadership and with local development agencies like the Chamber of Commerce?

We are very fortunate here in Warren County. We collectively share a vision for the future of our region and how we would like it to grow and prosper. We learned long ago that when we pool our strengths and core competencies, we can achieve great things. We don’t always agree, but we always work together, and I think our recent successes speak for themselves.

Give us an example of a shared triumph — an accomplishment brought about by the collective work of the city, county, and economic development partners?

Through the outstanding collaborative efforts of our Chamber and local and state leaders, the Bilstein Group, a German steel manufacturing firm, will locate a cold steel manufacturing plant as well as its U.S. headquarters at the Kentucky Transpark. This means the creation of 90 local jobs and another 160 potential jobs created in the community as a result.

This project represents the fifth-largest capital investment in Kentucky this year and the largest capital investment by a new company in Bowling Green since Magna in 2003. In fact, the capital investment associated with this project is larger than the total investment announced during 1999–2002 combined, 2004–2009 combined and 2012.

What’s your primary focus for the immediate future?

My primary focus for the immediate future of Warren County is to work in this upcoming legislature to secure funds to continue our focus on growing a strong educational base here in Warren County and the surrounding region.

From WKU to our local school districts, the greatest potential for economic growth and sustainability is a talented, innovative, and well-trained workforce.

Beyond that, I want to work to make sure that the Bowling Green/Warren County area is a place those young sharp minds want to stay. I am very interested in the downtown renovation and high-tech job growth.

We learned long ago that when we pool our strengths and core competencies, we can achieve great things.”

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Community Spirit | LEADERSHIP

The CVB:

Geared for Fun, Geared for Success

Tourism Boosts Local Economy

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BY AMANDA KNOLES

outh Central Kentucky is home to six of the attractions and events the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism has named as “There’s Only One” experiences, meaning they can’t be replicated anywhere else in the world. The unique appeal of Lost River Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park, the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, the National Corvette Museum, the National Corvette Homecoming and the Duncan Hines Festival is just part of the region’s draw, though.

Other family favorites that are perennial draws include Beech Bend Amusement Park/Splash Lagoon, Corsair Artisan Distillery, Diamond Caverns, Kentucky Down Under, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC), the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Kentucky Museum, Historic Railpark & Train Museum, and Aviation Heritage Park. Event planners love the city for its high-quality meeting spaces, including the Sloan Convention Center, Knicely Conference Center at WKU, the National Corvette Museum and SKyPAC. South Central Kentucky offers a wealth of attractions and amenities for both leisure and business travelers — and those riches have a bottom line impact few regions enjoy.

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“We were very happy to learn that both Warren County and the 10-county “Caves, Lakes & Corvettes Region” saw gains of over 5 percent in travel spending in 2012,” said Vicki Fitch, executive director of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Growth within existing tournaments and events, plus the addition of new events like the week-long

National Derby Rallies and Sun Belt Baseball Championships, all contributed to last year’s impact.”

To spread the word in a 21st-century world, a strong online presence is needed. While it’s a platform where it’s easy to get lost in the multitude of messages clamoring for attention, Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky have stood out.

“Throughout the region and state, we continue to put more resources into growing our online presence to capture the traveler where they are spending more and more of their time, and it’s definitely working,” Fitch noted.

The region’s tourism industry is succeeding online both because of focused efforts and because, simply stated, South Central Kentucky has so much to offer. In addition to its information-packed visitor’s guide, available by download online or by mail, the CVB website offers affordably priced passes and discount coupons for the area’s most popular attractions, along with sample itineraries ranging from a few hours to a full weekend.

A skilled and trained hospitality workforce is a necessity for a booming tourism industry as

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well, and the CVB is joining in efforts to foster red-carpet treatment for visitors. For the last few years, the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has offered a free hospitality training program, which kicks off during National Tourism Week in May. The one-hour session, called V.E.T.T.E. (Very Enthusiastic Travel and Tourism Expert), is a free program offered to frontline staff members of hotels, restaurants, attractions, service stations, retail shops and all other area businesses that provide hospitality to travelers. Offered at least three times during the summer months, the program is designed to educate participants on ways to keep visitors in town longer and help boost the local economy with more spending. The CVB is also happy to provide on-site hospitality courses for businesses whose employees are unable to attend the public classes.

“We continue to see the benefits of this program year after year,” CVB Marketing Director Marissa Butler said. “Our frontline hospitality employees are much more informed about how to answer questions and offer suggestions on things to do than before we introduced this specific training course.”

That bottom line we mentioned? It’s a big one. As one of Kentucky’s top industries, tourism had an economic impact in 2012 of more than $12.2 billion, an increase of 4.4 percent from 2011. The tourism industry generated more than $2.7 billion in wages for Kentucky workers, an increase of $117 million from 2011. Local and state governments saw tourism generate $1.227 billion in tax revenues in 2012, an increase from $1.223 billion in 2011.

“The Kentucky tourism industry continues to do well, which is good news for all of us,” Governor Steve Beshear said. “These figures illustrate the importance of tourism in Kentucky as well as in communities big and small across the Commonwealth.”

Check out the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau online at visitbgky.com or call 800-326-7465 for more information.

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LEADERSHIP South Central Kentucky Boosting Bench Strengths

BY AMANDA KNOLES

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eadership South Central Kentucky, the latest training program introduced by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to gear up businesspeople across the 10-county area to fill leadership positions and take on larger roles in serving the community. Modeled on the Chamber’s popular Leadership Bowling Green program, the advanced civic leadership immersion training boot camp includes sessions led by nationally recognized FranklinCovey team facilitators.

(FranklinCovey is the organization teaming with the Chamber on implementing The Leader in Me™ in all Bowling Green and Warren County schools.)

While The Leader in Me™ focuses on helping students build confidence, learn the value of teamwork and improve their communication skills, the Leadership South Central Kentucky program immerses adults from area businesses in advanced training techniques that help them become more successful in their work, in their personal lives and in the community.

“It is a regional program that is geared toward professional development,” explained Tonya Matthews, ACE, IOM, CCE, vice president of partnership services for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. “Participants are selected from applications submitted to the Advisory Board, and they are encouraged to complete a local leadership program like Leadership Bowling Green first.”

According to Matthews, Leadership Bowling Green has been one of the Chamber’s most popular programs. The eight-month leadership development program includes nine sessions with the class studying the community’s strengths and participating in a variety of activities that include lectures, discussions, tours and roleplaying activities. Graduates of the program continue their involvement by joining the Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association (LBGAA).

Leadership South Central Kentucky teaches participants about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and how to apply the proven business

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leadership principles of Dr. Stephen Covey in their professions and in their personal lives. In addition they learn about topics like “The Speed of Trust” and how ethics and reputation have a dramatic impact on both a brand and an organization. Open to promising business and civic

The Leadership South Central Kentucky program immerses adults from area businesses in advanced training techniques that help them become more successful in their work, in their personal lives and in the community. leaders from across the 10-county region, the training program includes “Simulated Society,” an immersive political-economic roleplaying exercise, and participants receive a workplace personality assessment to help them understand their individual leadership style.

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Brad Howard, past chair of the Bowling Green Area Chamber Board of Directors, noted that the affordably priced tuition fee is a great value and that employers frequently pay the tuition as an investment in promising staff members’ careers.

“Leadership South Central Kentucky works hand-in-hand with Leadership Bowling Green and with other communities’ leadership programs,” he noted. “We’re equipping our businesses and communities with nationally proven tools and focusing on innovative solutions along with the team-building and peer-networking benefits that have made Leadership Bowling Green popular for more than 25 years.”

The pilot class of Leadership South Central Kentucky has 25 participants, including several recent graduates from civic leadership training programs. Sessions for the first group began in August 2013, with graduation slated for July 2014.

For more information about Leadership South Central Kentucky or Leadership Bowling Green, visit the Chamber website at www.bgchamber.com or call 270-781-3200.

A DEVELOPING DOWNTOWN | Community Spirit

Hitcents Park Plaza

A New Urbanism Kicks Downtown Into High Gear

BY AMANDA KNOLES

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ver the last six years, when many communities across the country were struggling to stay afloat through tough economic times, Bowling Green leaders continued to move forward with work to revitalize the heart of the city. Through a combination of innovative financing, determination and a spirit of collaboration, the city has seen the $25 million Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, the $19 million Bowling Green Ballpark, the $4 million Houchens Center for Business, and an $8.4 million parking garage transform what was once a languishing downtown into a vibrant urban area attractive to both visitors and residents.

Hitcents Park Plaza, the commercial wrap surrounding the parking structure at College Street and Eighth Avenue, is the latest addition to the downtown revitalization effort. Hitcents moved its headquarters to the wrap in August 2013. The company’s founders and operators, Ed, Chris and Clinton Mills, are sub-developers of the four-story structure, while Alliance Corporation has handled construction management of the project. Alliance has worked closely with architects to ensure that the wrap blends well with other structures downtown. With headquarters in Glasgow, Alliance opened a new Bowling Green office in the Kirtley Building on College Street, which they also constructed as part of the TIF District.

Grateful to be a part of the downtown renaissance, Chris Mills, president of Hitcents, says the new headquarters on the fourth floor features

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Where Have I Heard of Hitcents Before?

f the name Hitcents sounds familiar, you’re probably a fan of the hugely successful DRAWaSTICKMAN.com website or “Draw A Stickman Epic” mobile app. Since its release in October 2012, the innovative puzzle app that critics have called “a fun and creative adventure game that lets you solve challenges with artistic flair” has won five Webby Awards (2012 and 2013) and has been downloaded over 3 million times.

“Hitcents has set the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said David-Michael Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. “This award is a testament of the skill, ingenuity and vision of its creators.”

Stickman fans will be glad to hear about the Bowling Green company’s newest game, “Battlepillars,” which was promoted by President Barack Obama (a President Obama impersonator, that is) at the 2013 International Comic Convention in San Diego in July and which received enthusiastic responses from both attendees and the media. The game, scheduled for launch in fall 2013, invites users to “construct an army of Battlepillars, using a wide range of versatile, tactical segments to demolish your enemies.”

Founded as a two-person Internet advertising venture by twins Chris and Clinton Mills when they were only 15 years old, Hitcents featured a business model in which clients were paid on a cents per hit basis, which is how Hitcents got its name. Today the company has grown into an interactive and creative agency providing custom Web design, groundbreaking software development, creative graphic and marketing solutions, and much more.

Hitcents takes pride in providing advanced and insightful solutions for individual clients instead of offering one-size-fits-all products.

Taking on projects both large and small, the resourceful staff helps companies design new websites, create marketing campaigns or develop custom software and entire ERP setups. CEO Clinton Mills remarked, “We are so proud of the work and accomplishments of our team. We are thankful for the successes we’ve had and will continue to develop innovative products and experiences for our users.”

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multiple conference rooms, a café, social work spaces and other work areas overlooking Bowling Green Ballpark, home of the Hot Rods. Mills said the new space is designed to enhance the company’s services and productivity by providing more space for team collaboration, client presentations and creative activities. Connected Nation, a provider of extensive broadband planning services, also occupies space on the fourth floor. The company’s core services include comprehensive broadband mapping, research and analysis, and public policy consultations. Additional business tenants will occupy the second and third floors, with several restaurants slated for the first floor spaces facing Bowling Green Ballpark. The College Street side of the wrap is designed for apartment residences as part of the mixed-use development plan.

Hitcents Park Plaza, the commercial wrap surrounding the parking structure at College Street and Eighth Avenue, is the latest addition to the downtown revitalization effort.

Alliance Corporation has handled construction management of the project, working closely with architects to ensure that the wrap blends well with other structures downtown.

The Mills family has worked closely with the city, county and the Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority to develop the commercial wrap as part of the TIF District. According to Doug Gorman, chairman of the TIF Committee, the city applied for TIF District designation in 2008. Now officially certified by the state as a Signature Tax Increment Financing District, the area has an official name “WKU Gateway to Downtown Bowling Green.” Gorman says in order to qualify it was necessary to secure $150 million in investments prior to December 2014. That goal was reached, with the District having garnered over $175 million in investments. As a result of TIF certification by the state, the city and developers in the TIF District will receive a portion of the taxes created by new jobs and sales in the district.

The commitment of Hitcents to downtown is expected to attract additional businesses to the area.

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Making your move

‘i love bg’… … and you will too It started small — just a simple doodle and an idea by local businessman Leon Volkert, who wanted to celebrate his beloved hometown.

Designed to accentuate Bowling Green’s many positives, ‘i love bg’ rapidly developed a fan base, and the distinctive heart logo can be seen all over town.

The campaign is also a focal point for annual community events that not only foster awareness about what a great city Bowling Green is to live in, but also give residents a chance to make it even better by raising funds to support local causes and enlisting in volunteer efforts. An annual ‘i love bg’ Celebration debuted in June 2012, with local merchants pitching in by offering discounts to residents showing their ‘i love bg’ colors.

Bowling Green residents are always ready to welcome new neighbors. Make your move to this beautiful Southern city, and you’re sure to soon be wearing your heart on your sleeve, too — your ‘i love bg’ heart, that is.

An annual ‘i love bg’ Celebration debuted in June 2012, with local merchants pitching in by offering discounts to residents showing their ‘i love bg’ colors.” www.bgchamber.com

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Making Your Move | HEALTHCARE

The Medical Center www.mcbg.org

An exciting new development is the construction of The Medical Center-WKU-Health Sciences Complex. This three-story, 73,471-square-foot facility will house the university’s nursing and physical therapy programs and will provide educational space for the hospital.”

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BY JENNIFER BULL

owling Green’s full-service hospital, The Medical Center is a complete healthcare provider and the only provider of obstetrical and neonatology services in Warren County. The Medical Center has a comprehensive heart program and provides 24-hour emergency intervention for balloon angioplasty, cardiac stenting and open-heart surgery. A full-service hospital, The Medical Center is also a proven leader in Stroke Care, maintaining the Joint Commission’s certification as a Primary Stroke Center. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is open 24/7 for babies needing immediate intensive care. These industry-leading services are just a few among the many health and wellness programs that The Medical Center provides for area residents.

An exciting new development is the construction of The Medical Center-WKU-Health Sciences Complex. This three-story, 73,471-square-foot facility will house the university’s nursing and physical therapy programs and will provide educational space for the hospital. As The Medical Center strives to keep the health of the region in mind, the new facility will help to train more nurses, a very necessary function in the face of the national nursing shortage. Eighty percent of the facility will be used

by WKU, with the remaining 20 percent for use by The Medical Center as an auditorium and bed labs for training.

Further demonstrating a firm commitment to the best in state-of-the-art care, The Medical Center provides ongoing training for staff, including the latest in high-tech training with the most powerful electronic wireless patient simulator in the world, known as iStan. iStan looks like a human with realistic skin and blinking eyes with pupils that react to light and trauma. It makes voice, lung and heart sounds; bleeds; cries; talks; and simulates a real patient in almost every way. iStan has the ability to go into full cardiac arrest to train staff to treat heart attack victims, responding directly to emergency treatments including oxygen, intravenous drugs and defibrillation. It can be used to simulate a variety of conditions, from injuries from car accidents, to heat stroke at the beach, to burns from chemical plant explosions, to on-the-field football injuries and more. iStan gives The Medical Center’s staff an unparalleled opportunity to learn to treat injury and illness, with experiences starting from where the injury first happened all the way through simulated emergency and operating rooms.

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Making Your Move | HEALTHCARE

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

BY ALAN PALMER

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riStar Greenview Regional Hospital has been a part of South Central Kentucky for more than 40 years and remains dedicated to improving the quality of life for those it serves. TriStar Greenview is a 211-bed acute-care facility with over 140 physicians on staff trained in a variety of specialties.

The hospital is continually growing to meet the needs of the community through qualified staff, physician recruitment and cutting-edge technology.

Among its most recent accolades, TriStar Greenview has been named a Blue Distinction Center by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for hip and knee replacement surgery. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care and have “set themselves apart by adhering to best practices in patient safety and surgical care and producing consistently strong outcomes with fewer complications,” according to Marcus Thygeson, M.D., senior vice president and chief health officer for health care services at Blue Shield.

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Among its most recent accolades, TriStar Greenview has been named a Blue Distinction Center by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for hip and knee replacement surgery.”

HEALTHCARE | Making Your Move “More and more very active Baby Boomers are finding relief in total knee or hip replacements and returning to active lifestyles,” said Brian Fischer, director of orthopedics at the Bowling Green, Kentucky hospital. “The Blue Distinction Center distinction reflects our dedication to top quality care in providing these life-changing procedures and in doing everything possible to achieve excellent results.”

Fischer credited physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists for teaming to provide comprehensive programs in knee and hip replacement, resulting in better overall outcomes for patients.

In addition to the Blue Distinction honor, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital has been recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large

purchasers of health benefits. TriStar Greenview is one of only 13 hospitals in the Commonwealth to receive the “A” rating for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel uses 26 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from infections, injuries, and medical and medication errors.

“The quality and compassionate care that patients receive at our hospitals speaks for itself.

This grade is a reflection of our dedication to patient-centered care and represents the hard work of the entire health system to continually meet the highest safety standards,” said TriStar Health President Steve Corbeil. www. tristargreenviewregional.com

Andrew M. Burt, D.M.D. Todd Shuemaker, D.M.D Leslie Campbell, D.M.D Meghan Thomas, D.M.D Thomas Birkenhauer, D.M.D

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Graves-Gilbert Clinic www.gravesgilbert.com

BY CHRIS THORN

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raves-Gilbert Clinic is the largest investor in The Leader in Me™ initiative, pledging $250,000 toward the $1.6 million effort which incorporates Dr. Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into both area school districts Kindergarten through 12th grade. Bowling Green is on track to be the first community in the nation to implement The Leader in Me™ in all grades K-12 and in two school districts. The initiative, started in 2010 by The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, is only a few thousand dollars away from reaching the $1.6 million goal. All 19 elementary schools are in their final stage of implementation. Various phases of implementation are underway in the five middle schools and five high schools.

Visit www.theleaderinmesck.com to learn more.

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he physicians of the Graves-Gilbert Clinic have enjoyed a long partnership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and are proud of the role the clinic has played in bringing quality medicine to the area.

With nearly 500 employees, Graves-Gilbert Clinic has grown to become one of the area’s largest locally owned businesses, with more than 80 physicians practicing in over 21 specialties. The clinic is honored that more than a quarter of a million patients trust their care to Graves-Gilbert Clinic each year.

For over 75 years the doctors and staff of the Graves-Gilbert Clinic have cared for and cared about the people of our region. Many generations of families have trusted their care to the distinguished physicians and staff at Graves-Gilbert Clinic.

Whatever your healthcare needs throughout the stages of your life, Graves-Gilbert Clinic is here to serve you. The clinic’s pediatric medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, orthopaedics, sports medicine, dermatology and hospital inpatient specialist services have all added new providers to meet your everyday needs. If you should need specialty care, a wide range of distinguished specialists are conveniently located together to take care of you.

75 Years. 75 Doctors.

And we are just getting started.

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Comprehensive Care Map

HEALTHCARE | Making Your Move

Geared for Finely Focused Healthcare

BY LAURA WILCOXEN

Kelly Autism Program (KAP)

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www.wku.edu/kellyautismprogram/index.php

An outreach of Western Kentucky University, the Kelly Autism Program provides services to individuals aged 7 through young adult who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), group socialization and recreational activities, school-to-work transition and community involvement activities, and support for WKU students with autism.

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services www.rivendellbehavioral.com

This Joint Commission Accredited Facility, located on a beautiful 49-acre campus in Bowling Green, is recognized by the Joint Commission as a top performer on key quality measures. Rivendell is a leader in progressive psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, senior adults and adults with chemically dependency issues.

The facility includes an outdoor ropes course, two indoor gymnasiums, group areas and educational classrooms.

Barren River District Health Department

The Medical Center’s Health & Wellness Center

www.barrenriverhealth.org

www.mcbg.org/internal/wellness/ Health_and_Wellness_Center/

BODY

The Barren River District Health Department serves residents and visitors of Barren and surrounding counties, offering outreach and education on prenatal care and breastfeeding, dental health, smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, and more.

Health centers located throughout the district provide well-child exams, vaccinations and a mobile dental service.

Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital www.commonwealthregionalspecialtyhospital.org

Located on The Medical Center campus, Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital is a continuing-care/long-term acute-care facility offering medical care and rehabilitation for patients with medically complex conditions and multiple chronic conditions requiring stays of 18 to 35 days.

Providing health education, free and low-cost screenings, exercise classes, weight-management programs, support groups for chronic conditions, and more, The Medical Center’s Health & Wellness Center is an affordable one-stop resource for healthier living.

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital www.wkdi.com

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital provides physical rehabilitation services in an acute hospital setting. SKY Rehab is Joint Commission, COLA and CARF Stroke Specialty accredited, and patients at SKY receive the highest levels of

team-focused services, including 15 or more hours per week of physical, occupational and speech therapy. Patient-centered teams are comprised of certified rehabilitation registered nurses, case managers and physicians available to treat stroke, orthopedic injury, multiple trauma, joint replacement, head or spinal cord injury, or de-conditioning. SKY offers the only heated therapy pool in the area.

Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging www.wkdi.com

Part of The Medical Center and located in a free-standing facility, Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging offers both high field and open MRI, digital mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound, bone density evaluation, fluoroscopy, CT scans, and X-rays.

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates (WKONA) www.wkona.net

Offering state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for injuries to joints, spine, feet and hands and specializing in sports medicine, Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates has over 30 years’ experience in orthopaedic and neurosurgical care. Diagnostics include MRI, X-ray and bone density scans, and treatment options include physical and occupational therapy; joint replacement; spine, foot and hand surgeries; and sports medicine.

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Rosewood www.rosewoodhealthcare.com

Offering both short-term care for recovery from illness or injury and long-term services, Rosewood provides personalized, comprehensive treatment plans for patients in an amenity-rich environment.

Care includes 24/7 RN staffing, specialty physician and nurse practitioner consults, on-site X-ray and EKG, and licensed therapists, while comfort comes via private rooms offering cable TV and WiFi, family-style dining, pet visits, courtyard and patio, and activities.

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Making Your Move | HEALTHCARE Massey Springs Senior Living Bowling Green Retirement Village

GOLDEN AGE

www.bgrv.com

Bowling Green Retirement Village offers all the comforts of home with six different styles of apartments/suites. Independent living includes outdoor patios and gardens, meals, housekeeping, and scheduled trips and activities. Staffed 24 hours, assisted living units and suites offer a full range of support services and activities, including laundry, medical transportation, indoor swimming, and health and fitness classes.

Chandler Park Assisted Living www.chandlerparkassistedliving.com

Residents of Chandler Park enjoy assisted living with personalized service plans and a trained staff present 24 hours a day. Private apartments, a charming courtyard, plenty of entertaining events and a on-site ice cream shop contribute to a great lifestyle.

Corpcare http://corpcare.org

Corpcare offers a wide range of occupational health and wellness services tailored especially for a company’s needs, including DOT physicals, pre- and post-offer physicals, return to work exams, drug testing, immunizations and more.

http://goodworksunlimited.com/facility-massey-springs.php

New to Bowling Green (opened 2011), but already expanding, Massey Springs offers an assisted living complex and independent villas, with all facilities handicapped-accessible. Short-stay respite care is also an option. Massey Springs provides 24-hour security and emergency call systems, medication reminders, and housekeeping and laundry. Meals are provided, there is an on-site salon, and daily activities and short trips are scheduled.

Morningside Assisted Living www.morningsideofbowlinggreen.com

Offering customized assisted living care in private apartments, Morningside provides personal care such as dressing and grooming; monitoring of health, safety and overall well-being; coordination of outside health care providers; assistance with medication; companionship; and more.

Village Manor/Christian Health Center www.christiancarecommunities.org

Both part of Christian Care Communities, Village Manor and Christian Health Center bring top-quality service to Bowling Green. Catering to seniors seeking an active lifestyle, Village Manor offers a courtyard and gazebo, planned social events, dining, exercise facilities, woodworking shop, library and more. Christian Health Center is fully licensed for skilled nursing, intermediate and personal care. Licensed therapists provide occupational, physical and speech therapy, and meals and planned activities encourage residents to stay healthy and engaged.

www.1stopwellness.net

One Stop Wellness offers contract workplace wellness programs tailored to fit any company’s culture, goals and budget, with information on health issues, tobacco cessation and exercise programs.

Total Fitness Connection www.totalfitnessconnection.com

Total Fitness Connection can help businesses reduce health costs through its Workforce Strength Builder® program, which diagnoses and treats employee health issues and tracks their progress toward wellness. Services include health risk assessments, return-to-work evaluations, ergonomic assessments and comprehensive wellness packages

SOUTHERN KENTUCKY ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES

Committed to providing excellent care in a compassionate and caring atmosphere, we are the leading resource in Dental Implants, as well as Dental Extractions (including wisdom teeth) and oral pathology

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Hospice of Southern Kentucky www.hospicesoky.org

COMFORT & SUPPORT

WORKPLACE

One Stop Wellness

Hospice of Southern Kentucky works to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of terminally ill patients and their families.

Patients who wish to spend their final days at home receive in-home service, based on an individual care plan, from professional medical practitioners and support staff. Hospice House offers a scenic, visitor-friendly environment for inpatient or residential care, as well as short-term respite care to relieve regular caregivers.

Hosparus Barren River www.hosparus.org

Hosparus Barren River cares for patients and their families in their own homes, long-term care facilities and area hospitals. Its team of healthcare professionals and volunteers provide pain and symptom control and medication management; personal care such as bathing, skin care and light housekeeping; counseling and spiritual care; and bereavement services.

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Bowling Green City Schools

BY LESLIE PEEK

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owling Green Independent Schools have been serving the community since the 1880s, and Bowling Green High School is the second-oldest public high school in Kentucky. The Class of 2013 was the 102nd graduating class for the district. Growing and changing to meet the challenges of contemporary education, the district offers a rigorous curriculum featuring technology and foreign language. Recognized for excellence in several measures, Bowling Green Independent Schools continue to demonstrate that “Excellence Is Worth the Effort.”

D I S T R I C T H I G H L IGHT S • A new $14.3 million elementary school, Dishman McGinnis, will open in August 2014.

The new building will accommodate 500 students in just over 62,000 square feet and will feature many energy-saving initiatives throughout the building as well as ICF concrete walls, making it one of the safest weather shelters for the entire neighborhood. This is the fourth new school construction project for the district since 2001.

• Fourteen percent of the district’s 4,000 students speak English as a second language, with more than 30 home languages represented • Three elementary schools have earned National Blue Ribbon status: T. C. Cherry, Potter Gray, and W. R. McNeill.

• All five elementary schools and Bowling Green Junior High are implementing The Leader in Me™, teaching the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens through a partnership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Teachers from the Confucius Institute at Western Kentucky University are teaching Chinese Language courses at Parker-BennettCurry Elementary, W. R. McNeill Elementary and Bowling Green Junior High.

• The Food Service Program of Bowling Green Schools is recognized as Kentucky Proud, partnering with many local farmers to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students each day.

• In 2012, Bowling Green High School was ranked among the top 3 percent of high schools nationwide by Washington Post and recognized as one of the top 10 schools in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report.

• The Class of 2013 included 245 graduates who earned more than $9 million in scholarship offers, attend more than 50 different post-secondary institutions, and serve in two branches of the military.

• The Advanced Placement program at BGHS, with 20 different courses, continues to make great strides in providing rigorous curriculum to students. More than 30 percent of the student body participated in an AP Exam last spring, with a pass rate of 71 percent.

• Teachers and instructional leaders utilize technology tools such as Edmodo, Microsoft Lync, Google Apps for Education, SKYPE and Twitter. The district hosts both a local and state “TeachMeet” where teachers meet to discuss and share strategies.

• The BGHS football team won their second consecutive state championship in 2012. www.b-g.k12.ky.us

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Warren County Schools

erving over 14,00 students from preschool to 12th grade, the Warren County Schools continue to provide quality educational opportunities and extracurricular activities for the areas’ youth. Students enjoy state-of-the-art technology, including ActiveBoard technology in every classroom.

11th in Kentucky in Newsweek magazine’s 2013 ‘America’s Best High Schools’ ranking.”

D I S TRICT HIG HL IGHTS • Greenwood High School is ranked among the top 2,000 high schools in the nation and is listed as 11th in Kentucky in Newsweek magazine’s 2013 “America’s Best High Schools” ranking.

• Warren County Schools provide services to children who speak more than 40 languages from across the world.

• Warren County Schools has the Nation’s first Net Zero School, Richardsville Elementary, capable of operating virtually without cost as it produces more clean energy with solar panels than it consumes in purchased energy.

Richardson Elementary has offset nearly $6 million in energy costs since 2003 — an accomplishment equal to saving more than 123 teaching positions.

• Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) high school juniors continued to perform better than the state average on the ACT test during the 2012–13 school year. Results show WCPS with an average composite score of 20.1, much better than the state average of 19.2.

• Three schools in the district — Cumberland Trace Elementary, William H. Natcher Elementary and Warren East Middle School — have been recognized as 2012 NCEA (National Center for Educational Achievement) Higher Performing Schools for showing a commitment to raising student achievement and putting more students on the path to college and career readiness, regardless of socioeconomic barriers or other obstacles.

• To help establish a new pull-out program for gifted students, the Warren County Public School (WCPS) District has received a $75,000 grant from the American Honda Foundation. It will be used to start the 212 Academy (named to match the boiling point of water), which will provide challenging instruction in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines to students in grades five and six.

• The Greenwood High School fast-pitch softball team defeated Owensboro Catholic 8-0 June 8 to win the State Tournament and cap a perfect season. The Lady Gators finished the season with a record of 44-0, becoming the first softball team in state history to go undefeated.

Preparing children for success is more than a motto for Warren County Public Schools. It is a daily goal!

All the teachers and staff members in the school district are dedicated to helping our 14,000 students prepare for success in: • The Classroom • Academic Achievement Tests • Transition to Higher Education & the Workforce This commitment to success is evident throughout the district and its individual schools, as can be seen in their various achievements.

Each year Warren County is among the Top-Performing school districts in Kentucky Also, the District performs better than state averages in ACT Test Scores & Advanced Placement offerings.

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Green River Regional Education Cooperative Revving the Gears to Win the Race to the Top Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) has been a partner to area school districts since 1968. Committed to student-centered learning, GRREC’s vision is “to become the region’s most relevant resource in the design, implementation and advancement of high-quality teaching to foster student learning.” GRREC includes 35 school districts in 26 counties throughout Southcentral Kentucky.

In 2012 GRREC was one of just 16 applicants to secure a national Race to the Top Grant. The winning applicants were the top scorers, as ranked by independent peer reviewers, among 372 applications received by the U.S. Department of Education.

The winners had to demonstrate a commitment to personalizing learning for students, and GRREC will use some of its $41 million grant money to develop programs to structure students’ individual learning plans to meet future goals. Other focuses will include growing student participation in Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, developing college- and career-ready skills, and using test results to focus instructional improvements. In recognition of a tech-heavy, on-the-go modern world, there are also plans to install WiFi on school buses to foster study during lengthy rides.

As the lone rurally based Race to the Top grant winner, the GRREC has attracted attention at the national level. John White, the U.S. Department of Education’s deputy assistant secretary for rural outreach, met with superintendents from the GRREC to learn about their plans and progress toward a better education for all students.

GRREC’s vision is “to become the region’s most relevant resource in the design, implementation and advancement of high-quality teaching to foster student learning.”

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Chamber-Partner Private Schools Anchored Christian School 1807 Cave Mill Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-781-9077 www.anchoredchristian.com

Bowling Green Christian Academy, Inc. 1730 Destiny Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-782-9552 www.bgcawarriors.org

Foundation Christian Academy 2480 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-780-6100 www.fcafalcons.com

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School 553 Ashmoor Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101-3702 270-843-1001 www.htlsbg.com

St. Joseph Interparochial School 416 Church Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101-1887 270-842-1235 www.stjosephschoolbg.org

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College A Vital Partner in Community Success

www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu

BY MARK BROOKS

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owling Green, Kentucky, is nationally recognized as a role model in educational circles. We have a K–12 system with some of the highest standards in the nation, the top high school in the country, a world-class university, and a community and technical college recognized as setting high expectations and achieving high degrees of student success.

The quality of educational opportunities available in a community is one of the most important factors to families and industries looking for a home. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) places learning and student success first and foremost. Ranked first in Kentucky for community college growth, retention and degree completion, SKYCTC continues to build on its rich heritage of offering quality education and training for 75 years. Today it is recognized as one of the highest-performing colleges in the nation, offering degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 100 industry-driven, high-wage/high-demand specialties including: • Applied technology • Allied health • Nursing • Engineering technology • Computerized manufacturing and machining • Industrial maintenance • Business • Information technology • Culinary arts

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree can earn either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees and transfer as juniors to any of Kentucky’s public universities through statewide transfer agreements.

Cooperation and collaboration are terms that describe the close relationships with our educational partners in the region. A Joint Admissions Program with Western Kentucky University offers students the opportunity to complete their associate degree at SKYCTC while simultaneously taking advantage of the services offered at WKU. Dual-credit partnerships with area K–12 schools offer low-cost college and career readiness opportunities for high school students, allowing them to get a jump-start on college prior to graduation. This program allows students to complete college courses at the high school, area technology centers or at one of SKYCTC’s campuses, and credit is applied to both high school and college completion.

“Our goal at SKYCTC is to work with our educational and industry partners, to create career pathways for our citizens,” said Dr. Phillip Neal, president of SKYCTC. “Unique to SKYCTC, our graduates must show not only mastery of technical skills, but also mastery of work ethic principles that were designed to mimic industry employment expectations. Reporting to class on time, putting forth full effort for duration of the class, and behaving as a professional are among the high standards our faculty uphold. Industry in our area is responding favorably to the skill

sets SKYCTC graduates possess, and student success is continually increasing.

As a community, we must be committed to building momentum in education, collaboration and community pride, all of which leads to economic development,” Dr. Neal continued. “Our future depends on this, and you have our commitment at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College to make our community a better place to live, work and be successful in life.”

For more information, please contact Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College at 270-901-1000.

Ranked first in Kentucky for community college growth, retention and degree completion, SKYCTC continues to build on its rich heritage of offering quality education and training for 75 years.

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What’s New

at WKU? A Progress Report

www.wku.edu

BY STACEY BIGGS

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KU is the third-largest public university in Kentucky, with more than 21,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff. In 2012 President Gary A. Ransdell reflected on the first 15 years of his presidency and then shifted efforts to strategically planning for WKU’s future. A new six-year Action Plan was adopted, setting lofty goals for the institution. Now, with one year of the new plan in the books, the Administration has begun to gauge the progress made toward the four strategic areas that were deemed to be top priority. Those priorities are to foster academic excellence, to promote a dynamic and diverse university community, to improve the quality of life for the communities WKU serves, and finally, to support the core mission of the university with a robust campus infrastructure. This is a very brief snapshot of the milestones achieved in the first year since the adoption of Action Plan.

The complete Action Plan and Annual Progress Report can be found at www.wku.edu/president.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE At the heart of the vision for WKU to become A Leading American University with International Reach is advancing the academic reputation of the institution. As the academic reputation rises, so too does the value of a WKU degree.

More WKU students than ever are applying for and winning prestigious, highly competitive national and international scholarships. Last year, 31 students were awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships and fellowships and are representing WKU all across the globe.

In 2013, for the second consecutive year, the Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science was named the top high school in America by Newsweek magazine. Now in its sixth year, 336 students from 110 Kentucky counties have graduated from the Gatton Academy.

The academic measures of the WKU Honors College surpass those of private colleges in Kentucky, positively affecting the overall student profile at WKU. Having grown to more than 1,200 enrolled students, the number

EDUCATION | Making Your Move of Honors College graduates is consequently on the rise, increasing 33 percent from 116 in the 2010–11 academic year to 155 in 2012–13.

More than 300 WKU students presented papers, poster exhibits and spotlight performances as part of REACH Week, an event dedicated to students engaged in research, creativity and scholarly activities. Engaging students in research gives them marketable experience and enables WKU to partner with business and industry to find solutions to real-world problems.

PROMOTE A DY NA MIC A ND D I V ERSE UNIVE RSITY C O MMUNITY During the past year WKU staff have visited numerous middle and high schools in Kentucky, speaking to more than 7,000 students, parents and school faculty to provide information about the rigors of higher education and the importance of college readiness and financial literacy.

Building relationships with these schools and working with regional partners such as the Green River Regional Education Cooperative (GRREC) results in a more educated workforce, which ultimately contributes to improved economic development and an increased tax base.

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More WKU students than ever are applying for and winning prestigious, highly competitive national and international scholarships.

Last year, 31 students were awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships and fellowships and are representing WKU all across the globe.

UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS • Gatton Academy Named the top high school in America in 2013 by Newsweek for second consecutive year.

• 31: The record number of WKU students and recent graduates earning national scholarships.

• 1,592 WKU students studied abroad in 35 countries.

• WKU won first place in the Hearst Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition for the 2nd consecutive year.

• The WKU Forensics Team was crowned Debate Sweepstakes Champion at the National Forensics Association championship tournament.

• Completed a $202 million capital campaign.

• Gordon Ford College of Business and the Accounting Department both were reaccredited by AACSB–International. Of the 12,000 business schools worldwide, only 175 have this distinction.

• WKU Health Services achieved accreditation from Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Visit www.wku.edu to learn more about what’s happening at Western Kentucky University.

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The WKU Engineering Department is increasing the number of partnerships with visionary, advanced technology companies that are committed to the growth and development of the region’s engineering talent. The WKU Engineering Industrial Partnership provides the opportunity for WKU Engineering students and faculty to work on meaningful industry projects while offering both students and alumni employment opportunities with industrial partners.

In August 2013, through a partnership with Commonwealth Health Corporation, WKU opened The Medical Center – WKU Health Sciences Complex, which provides the capacity to double the size of the Nursing program and to have state-of-the-art facilities for the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

SUPPORT THE CORE MISSION WITH A ROBUST CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE Through generous private support from 2,131 donors, $5.6 million was raised for the new Augenstein Alumni Center, which opened its doors in April 2013. It is a magnificent place for WKU alumni to gather when they return to campus. The Augenstein Alumni Center also serves as the campus Welcome Center and the starting point for campus tours as well as conference and meeting space for the campus and community.

The Confucius Institute Hanban Chinese Teacher program places Chinese teachers throughout K–12 schools in Kentucky.”

EXPAND OUR HORIZONS One of the missions for the Confucius Institute is to spread its program into every community within the state of Kentucky. The CI Hanban Chinese Teacher program places Chinese teachers throughout K–12 schools in Kentucky. In 2013, the CI placed 33 teachers in 41 different schools, in 12 different school districts, reaching over 8,000 students. The Confucius Institute has also partnered with Barren River Adult Daycare, Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center, The Crane House and Warren County Library, to name a few. These partnerships have proven to enhance collaborative efforts and give the program visibility within the communities the program resides.

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Phone Numbers for Newcomers Area Code is 270 unless otherwise indicated.

U TI LITIES

G OV ER N M EN T O F F I C ES

Services listed are for Bowling Green/Warren County. For information on service in other counties, contact county government offices.

City of Bowling Green

Electricity Bowling Green Municipal Utilities................................................ 782-1200 Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation............................. 842-6541

Natural Gas Atmos Energy Corporation.................................................... 888-954-4321

Water / Sewer Bowling Green Municipal Utilities................................................ 782-1200

Telephone AT&T....................................................................................... 846-4611 Time Warner Cable.................................................................... 782-0903

Cable Insight Communications............................................................ 782-0903

Internet *Note: The city of Bowling Green offers free public WiFi. Visit www.bgky.org/ freepublicwifi.php for a list of locations.

AT&T................................................................................. 866-505-1766 Bowling Green Municipal Utilities................................................ 782-1200 Time Warner Cable.................................................................... 782-0903

Trash Scott Waste Management.......................................................... 783-4016

Recycling Shelby Recycling....................................................................... 846-0689 Southern Recycling................................................................... 781-3265

ED UCAT ION Public K–12 Bowling Green City Schools........................................................ 746-2200 Warren County Public Schools.................................................... 781-5150 Allen County Schools................................................................. 618-3181 Barren County Schools.............................................................. 651-3787 Butler County Schools............................................................... 526-5624 Edmonson County Schools......................................................... 597-2101

Emergency....................................................................................... 911 Building Division (permits and inspections)................................. 393-3615 City Manager............................................................................ 393-3000 Fire Department (non-emergency)............................................... 393-3702 GO bg Transit........................................................................... 782-3162 Humane Society (pet licenses and adoption)............................... 842-8572 Parks & Recreation................................................................... 393-3249 Police (non-emergency).............................................................. 393-2473 Property Taxes (city).................................................................. 393-3000 Public Works............................................................................ 393-3628

Warren County Building & Electric Services....................................................... 843-5360 County Clerk............................................................................. 842-9416 Judge Executive........................................................................ 843-4146 Parks & Recreation................................................................... 842-5302 Property Taxes.......................................................................... 842-1633 Property Valuation..................................................................... 843-3268 Public Works - Roads................................................................ 843-8328 Rescue Department.................................................................. 783-3030 Treasurer................................................................................. 842-5805

Other Counties Allen County............................................................................. 237-3631 Barren County.......................................................................... 651-3338 Butler County........................................................................... 526-3433 Edmonson County..................................................................... 597-2819 Hart County.............................................................................. 524-5219 Logan County........................................................................... 726-3116 Metcalfe County........................................................................ 432-3181 Monroe County......................................................................... 487-5505 Simpson County....................................................................... 586-7184

M I S C EL L A N EO U S Drivers License (Bowling Green) 1001 Center Street, Suite 102................................................ 746-7417 Post Office (Bowling Green) Downtown.............................................................................. 782-4202 Scottsville Road..................................................................... 843-5760

Hart County Schools................................................................. 524-2631 Logan County Schools............................................................... 726-2436 Metcalfe County Schools........................................................... 432-3171 Monroe County Schools............................................................. 487-5456 Simpson County Schools........................................................... 586-8877

Higher Education Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.............. 901-1000 Western Kentucky University...................................................... 745-0111

Libraries Warren County Public Library - Main Branch................................. 781-4882

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SPONSORS | Directory

Index of Advertisers & Preferred Businesses Linda B. Thomas, Attorney at Law

ACCOUNTANTS

Stengel Hill Architecture — See ad on Inside Front Cover BKD, LLP — See ad on Page 23 400 E. Main Street, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-0111 www.bkd.com

BKD, LLP, is one of the largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., providing consulting, tax, assurance and accounting outsourcing solutions to businesses, governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals.

613 W. Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 893-1875.......................... fax (502) 893-1876 jase@stengelhill.com www.stengelhill.com

Founded in 1986, Stengel Hill Architecture is a full-service architecture firm with offices in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, specializing in Healthcare, Commercial and Educational Architecture.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite A1 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-8737.......................... fax (270) 842-8739 www.smartcounsel.biz

Massey Springs Senior Living

2945 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-0004.......................... fax (866) 818-1137 leigh@goodworksunlimited.com www.masseyspringsseniorliving.com

We provide Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors with three home-cooked meals daily, housekeeping and laundry services, help with ADL’s, medication reminders, and the best support staff around.

ASSISTED LIVING / RETIREMENT

Shelton CPAs, LLP, is the largest local group of CPAs in Bowling Green, KY. We provide top-quality, trustworthy services in accounting, auditing, tax, business valuations, forensics and litigation support.

AIRPORT

Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport — See ad on Page 42

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

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.

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATORS / PLANNERS

RBS Design Group Architecture

723 Harvard Drive Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 683-1158.......................... fax (270) 683-2446 office@rbsdesigngroup.com www.rbsdesigngroup.com

RBS Design Group Architecture been providing architectural design services since 1978. RBS specializes in commercial, educational and civic design. Services: Master Planning, Forensic Architecture, New Design, Energy-Efficient Designs and Renovations.

The Symphony at WKU — See ad on Page 49 500 E. Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-7681 bgwso@insightbb.com www.TheSymphonyatWKU.org

The Symphony 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.

ASSISTED LIVING

Anderson Hospitality Chandler Memory Care & Assisted Living — See ad on Page 11

1310 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-2626.......................... fax (270) 842-2646 www.chandlermemory.com

Bowling Green’s new residential community designed for seniors with a memory deficit. We offer a safe and secure homelike environment with numerous services and amenities.

Anderson Hospitality Chandler Park Assisted Living — See ad on Page 11

Bowling Green Retirement Village — See ad on Page 42

445 Middle Bridge Road Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-5433.......................... fax (270) 842-4087 www.bgrv.com

• Licensed Independent & Assisted Living • 3 Balanced Daily Meals • Housekeeping / Maintenance • Full Range of Support Services • Medical Transportation • Health & Fitness Program • Indoor Heated Swimming/Classes • Health & Wellness Workshops • Resident Life Activities • Field Trips to Local Events • 24-Hour Emergency Response

Sewell and Sewell Architects, PLLC

6223 Old Nashville Road Loop 2, Suite 101 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 904-3388.......................... fax (270) 904-3548 msewell@sewellarchitects.com www.sewellarchitects.com

An architectural firm specializing in commercial, industrial and residential design. Our mission is to provide top-quality architectural design, and clients seek us out for our high standards of service.

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Auction Solutions, LLC

We turn assets into cash in a timely manner.

Let us do an auction for you.

AUDIO-VIDEO DESIGN / ENGINEERING / INSTALLATION

South Central A/V

756 Melrose Avenue Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 554-8151.......................... fax (615) 242-6218 shight@southcentralav.com

SCAV provides music, marketing on hold, digital signage, CCTV, drive-through headset systems, sound masking and state-of-the art conference rooms.

AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINT

ATTORNEYS

Huntsman Automotive

English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP — See ad on Page 23

1101 College Street P.O. Box 770 Bowling Green, KY 42102-0770 (270) 781-6500.......................... fax (270) 782-7782 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, and environmental law.

2643 Chandler Drive Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-2626.......................... fax (270) 842-2646 www.chandlerassistedliving.com

Chandler Park is Bowling Green’s premier assisted living facility, offering a variety of floor plans, services and amenities to meet the needs of today’s seniors.

AUCTIONS / AUCTIONEERS

1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 784-8093.......................... fax (866) 851-6654 www.auctionsolutionsllc.com

Shelton CPAs, LLP — See ad on Page 23 181 W. Professional Park Court Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-9620 www.sheltoncpas.com

Commercial and residential real estate transactions, planning and zoning, business law, entity formation / administration / dissolution, contracts, business succession strategies and adoptions.

1728 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-9239 huntsmanauto@insightbb.com

• Major & Minor Repairs • Nationwide 2-year/24-months Warranty on parts and labor • Mufflers, Brakes, A/C Service • Domestic & Import Specialist • Family Owned & Operated AUTOMATION & CONTROL

Control Systems Design & Automation, Inc. Kerrick Stivers Coyle PLC, Attorneys at Law — See ad on Page 29

1025 State Street P.O. Box 9547 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 782-8160.......................... fax (270) 782-5886 www.ksclawfirm.com

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

5237 Nashville Road, Building 1 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-7423.......................... fax (270) 842-9303 www.controlsystemsdesign.com

Systems integration, electrical design, programming and project management of industrial control systems. (PLC’s, HMI’s, Panel Building, AutoCAD, Database Development, SCADA Systems.) Custom machine build.

SPONSORS | Directory AUTOMOBILE – BODY REPAIR / PAINTING

AUTOMOTIVE – DEALERSHIP / REPAIR

BUILDERS & RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

Hillvue Heights Church — See ad on Page 47 3B Automotive

6045 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-9006.......................... fax (270) 843-9091 3bautomotive@bellsouth.net www.bodyshopbowlinggreenky.com

3B Automotive specializes in body and collision repair of foreign and domestic cars in the Bowling Green, KY, area. Our experienced technicians use state-of-the-art equipment for quality-guaranteed work at a competitive price.

Luxury Imports of Bowling Green — See ad on Page 24

325 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 745-0001.......................... fax (270) 745-0924 sales@bmwmbautos.com www.bowlinggreendealership.com

Factory authorized BMW and Mercedes Benz dealership. Stop in and see this award-winning dealership that has made many clients happy.

Ask for Brett Denver, General Manager

Builders Association of South Central Kentucky — See ad on Page 17

859 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-3375.......................... fax (270) 782-5082 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.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Final Finish

Gemini Homes, Inc. — See ad on Page 37

382 Gardner Lane Morgantown, KY 42261 (270) 526-4856.......................... fax (270) 526-3150 chase@finalfinishusa.com www.finalfinishusa.com

At Final Finish we are proud to provide the highest level of quality and customer service to our customers in Powder Coating, Collision Center, Rhino Lining and Ceramic Coatings.

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Bettersworth Motors

2000 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-1600.......................... fax (270) 846-1661 www.bettersworthmotors.com

Lee Myles Transmissions & Auto Care

945 U.S. 31 West Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-9339.......................... fax (270) 745-7396 suntrans@accessdy.net www.leemyles.com

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

If you are looking for your next auto, we are here to help you find it! We would love the opportunity to get you into your new car today.

We have a great selection of previously owned automobiles.

The Balloon-A-Gram Company

Gary Force Toyota

“Providing Entertainment for Over 34 Years” • Costume Character Deliveries • Magicians • Clowns • Ventroloquists • Costume Sales & Rentals • Make-Up • Face Painting • Inflatable Games • Balloon Decorating & Imprinting • Helium • Popcorn, Cotton Candy & Snow Cone Machine Rentals

1860 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-4321.......................... fax (270) 843-4096 sales@garyforcetoyota.com www.garyforcetoyota.com

Proudly serving the Bowling Green Area for 30 years. Number one priority first-class service. LOVE IT OR BRING IT BACK on all used cars. Toyota most dependable car with best resale value on the market and is most American-made vehicle by Kentuckians.

J and K Used Cars, Inc.

670 U.S. 31-W Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-1854.......................... fax (270) 842-7097 sales@jandkusedcars.net ww.jandkusedcars.net

J and K Used Cars Inc. is a Family Owned and Operated Business for Over 40 Years Striving to Handle Quality Used Cars at Affordable Prices.

Jones Auto Sales & Body Shop

141 Threlkel Ferry Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 777-9956.......................... fax (270) 904-2063 jonesautosales@insightbb.com

In business for over 40 years, specializing in all types of auto body repairs and auto sales.

2012 Scottsville Road P.O. Box 1749 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-4881 www.leachmanauto.com

Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac is a familyowned local car dealership that has been in business in Bowling Green for over 68 years.

Kentucky’s #1 GMC Dealership!!

You Dream! We Build!

• Custom Homes • Remodeling/Additions • Lots for Sale • Plan Design • Real Estate Sales • Green Building • Homes for Sale • Decks/Outdoor Spaces • Replacement Windows BUILDING MATERIALS

1135 31W Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-4174.......................... fax (270) 843-6364 theballoonagramco@insightbb.com

Lee Brick & Block — See ad on Page 37 309 Dishman Lane 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 & Clay Pavers • Glass Block • Firerock & Stone Age Fireplaces • Retaining Wall Block for Landscapes • Masonry Tools • Mountain Stone & Natural Stone

BANKS / BANKING ASSOCIATIONS

Monticello Banking Company

1840 Cave Mill Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 780-1120.......................... fax (270) 780-1151 jpierce@ebank.ky www.bankatmbc.com

Community Bank established in 1895 with 11 locations serving South Central Kentucky, including Bowling Green and Glasgow. We serve our communities in whatever capacity we can.

BEVERAGE BOTTLERS / DISTRIBUTORS

J B Distributors, Inc.

930 Searcy Way P.O. Box 51085 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-4583.......................... fax (270) 781-0385 www.jbdistributors.com

Anheuser-Busch distributor.

BOOK STORES / DEALERS

2315 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (800) 444-5155 lacey.jackson@wku.edu

The WKU Store is your connection to all things WKU. Visit the newly renovated Main Campus Store in Downing Student Union or shop in-town at 2315 Nashville Road Store!

We exist to lead the community to a connection with Christ, so sin can be healed and people can develop into ministers of God’s grace.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church — See ad on Page 47 4754 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-7777 lisa@holyspiritcatholic.org

• Please check Web site for Mass times.

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.

NewLife Church

1423 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-0223.......................... fax (270) 782-2007 info@newlifebg.com www.newlifebg.com

NewLife Church’s focus is on prayer, worship and the Word, creating a passion for His presence.

BALLOONS

The WKU Store Leachman Buick, GMC, Cadillac

1043 Pedigo Way, Suite #5 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-8893.......................... fax (270) 782-3908 www.yourgeminihomes.com

3219 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-0012.......................... fax (270) 796-2701 www.hillvue.com

Mid-South Lumber & Supply, Inc.

107 Emmett Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-1094.......................... fax (270) 781-2989 jperkins@midsouthlumber.com www.midsouthlumber.com

• “We’re More Than Wood” • Offering a full line of building products • Andersen Circle of Excellence Dealer • Benjamin Moore Signature Store • Doors, windows, mouldings, decking, roofing, siding CHURCHES

Bowling Green Christian Church — See ad on Page 47 1912 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-6231 office@bowlinggreenchristian.org www.bowlinggreenchristian.org

CONFERENCES / EVENT FACILITIES

WKU Office of Conferencing and Catering — See ad on Page 85

2355 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-2409.......................... fax (270) 745-1911 conference.services@wku.edu www.wku.edu/conference

WKU Conferencing and Catering offers two beautiful spaces: The new Augenstein Alumni Center and spacious Knicely Conference Center. Combined with our event planning services and professional catering, our services are second-to-none.

CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS

Alliance Corporation — See ad on Page 70

116 E. College Street Glasgow, KY 42141 (270) 651-8848.......................... fax (270) 651-2915 www.alliancecorporation.com

Alliance Corporation offers construction management, general contracting and design / build services across Kentucky and Tennessee for educational, industrial, governmental, retail and commercial clients. See our work and learn more at alliancecorporation.com

MISSION: We exist to love God through worship, love the church through fellowship, love the world through evangelism, and love the broken through compassion.

www.bgchamber.com

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DENTISTRY

EDUCATION

Diversified Concrete Holland, Inc. — See ad on Page 29

7705 Russellville Road P.O. 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

3066 Franklin Road Russellville, KY 42276 (270) 792-3334 www.dcdiversifiedconcrete.com

Residential and commercial decorative flatwork specialists, including scoring, stamping, staining, etc.

CONTRACTORS

Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, LLC — See ad on Page 27

2300 Barren River Road P.O. Box 4500 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-3998.......................... fax (270) 781-3690 www.scottyscontracting.com

Scott & Murphy — See ad on Outside Back Cover

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

CONCRETE & CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST • Curbs • Sidewalks • Pavement • Foundations & Slabs • Retaining Walls • Tilt-Up Panels • Basements • Bridges • Culverts • Catch Basins • Equipment Foundations • Containment Structures / Trenches • Concrete Sawing & Demolition • Retention & Storm Drainage • Site Grading

Contact us for a FREE estimate!

• Crushed Stone, Lime • Roads, Driveways, Parking Lots • Grade and Drain Construction READY TO ROCK! COPIERS / FAX EQUIPMENT SALES / SERVICE / SUPPLIES

RJ Young Company

996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B-5 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-9816 ab.brumfield@rjyoung.com

RJ Young provides document solutions to copy, print, scan, secure and share information efficiently. They provide local service, in-house leasing and partner with quality vendors.

Scott, Murphy & Daniel, LLC — See ad on Outside Back Cover

COUNTRY CLUBS

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

• Design / Build Construction • C omplete Engineering / Architectural / Design Services • Construction Management Services • Conventional General Contracting • Renovations / Conversions / Expansions

Bowling Green Country Club 251 Beech Bend Road Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-0325 www.bgcc1913.com

Private Golf and Country Club with bar, grill, pool and tennis courts. Memberships available.

Call to book a wedding or catered event.

Charity golf outings welcome. Serving families since 1913.

Stewart Richey consists of three areas of service: • Contracting • Service • General Contracting Serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers. A member of the community since 1973.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Brandeis Machinery

84 Cedar Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 (502) 491-4000.......................... fax (502) 499-3195 steve_seelbach@bramco.com www.brandeismachinery.com

Rents, sells and supports construction and mining equipment for Kentucky and Indiana.

The Club at Olde Stone

950 Village Way Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 393-4653.......................... fax (270) 745-1763 www.olde-stone.com

Private Club includes an 18-hole championship golf course, fine and casual dining, resortstyle swimming pool, tennis courts, and much more. Luxury cottages with up to 3 bedrooms are available for rent on property. Call today to become a member, schedule an event or reserve a cottage.

CREDIT UNIONS

Autotruck Financial Credit Union

1475 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4365.......................... fax (270) 781-2251 www.autotruckfcu.org

AFCU is a full-service financial institution offering competitive products and services to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in the Barren River Area Development District. Call Today!

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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.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Bowling Green Independent School District — See ad on Page 80

1211 Center Street Bowling Green KU 42101 (270) 746-2200.......................... fax (270) 746-2205 www.b-g.k12.ky.us

Building on a tradition of excellence, Bowling Green Schools lead the way in education for all.

The district serves students in five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one secondary alternative school.

Lawless Orthodontics 895 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-1025 smiles@smilesthatlast.com

Creating exceptional smiles in your community and exceptional experiences as we get there.

1337 North Race Street Glasgow, KY 42141...................270-659-9500 148 South Summer Street Russellville, KY 42276............... 270-726-9250 208 South Main Street Franklin, KY 42134....................270-586-6625

Gordon Ford College of Business at WKU — See ad on Page 85 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11056 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-2279 www.wku.edu/business

The Gordon Ford College of Business at WKU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business.

DOORS / WINDOWS

Western Kentucky Door & Specialties, LLC 210 E. 3rd Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-4870 www.westkydoor.net

Western Kentucky Door and Specialties, LLC, offers sales, service, installations and repairs of doors in Bowling Green, KY. We service commercial, residential and industrial sites.

Call 888.897.5582 for a free estimate.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Kentucky Transpark — See ad on Page 7

c/o Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce 710 College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-3200.......................... fax (270) 843-0458 www.southcentralky.com

Stewart Richey Construction — See ad on Page 19

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

Bluegrass Oral Health Center — See ad on Page 75

The Kentucky Transpark, an environmentally friendly and attractive high-tech commerce and business park, is located on Highways U.S. 31-W and U.S. 68/KY80 on the north side of Bowling Green.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College — See ad on Page 82

1845 Loop Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1000.......................... fax (270) 901-1146 https://southcentral.kctcs.edu

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a comprehensive two-year college offering Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees. The college also offers diplomas and certificates in more than 30 programs areas as well as Workforce Solutions Training for business and industry and Adult Education and Literacy instruction.

The Center For Gifted Studies & The Carol Martin Gatton Academy WKU — See ad on Page 44

1906 College Hts Blvd #71031 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-6323.......................... fax (270) 745-6279 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 30 years.

ECONOMIC / INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Logan Economic Alliance for Development — See ad on Page 24

116 S. Main Street Russellville, KY 42276 (270) 726-9575.......................... fax (270) 726-2237 www.loganleads.com

LEAD is the economic development agency for Logan County, Kentucky, and its four cities, Adairville, Auburn, Lewisburg and Russellville.

LEAD markets its industrial buildings and sites throughout the U.S. and globally.

Warren County Public Schools — See ad on Page 81

303 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-5150.......................... fax (270) 781-2392 www.warrencountyschools.org

WCPS is Kentucky’s fifth-largest school district, with more than 14,000 students in 23 schools, and it ranks among the state’s best in academics and athletics.

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Western Kentucky University — See ad on Page 79 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11004 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-0111 www.wku.edu

WKU is a nationally prominent four-year institution with emphasis in undergraduate and graduate studies and relevant applied research.

An inspiring faculty and unique Campus Spirit promote success and attract the nation’s best students.

ELECTRICAL – CONTRACTORS

1600 Campbell Lane, Suite 103 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-0767.......................... fax (866) 811-3395 amy.coursey@manpower.com www.manpower.com

Manpower is the world leader in contingent and permanent staffing solutions. Manpower’s talent resourcing options will increase your business flexibility, agility, cost-effectiveness and competitive advantage.

White Staffing Management, LLC

B & R Electrical Inc. — See ad on Page 37

5249 Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-1299.......................... fax (270) 904-3693 jthompson@whitestaffing.com www.whitestaffing.com

• Industrial • Commercial • Construction • Engineering • Design • Maintenance

We are your Employment Partners! We specialize in Staffing, Direct Hires, H.R. Services, Assessment Testing, Welding and CNC Training. We are committed to working for your Industry or Business to meet your employment needs!

550 Kelly Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 793-5698.......................... fax (270) 793-9845 www.br-electrical.com

Bluegrass Electrical, Inc. — See ad on Page 42

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

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.

ENGINEERING

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

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES 1001 Shive Lane, Suite A Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-6153.......................... fax (270) 842-6155 bgwinlectric@bellsouth.net www.bowlinggreenlighting.com

Whether you are renovating, building or just searching for that one perfect piece, we have the solution for you.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Kelly Services

1256 Campbell Lane, Suite 102 Bowling Green, KY 42164 (270) 842-2906.......................... fax (270) 782-8874 2855@kellyservices.com www.kellyservices.com

Kelly Services is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary needs.

A full-service civil and geotechnical firm providing public and private services throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

ENTERTAINMENT

Arnold Consulting Engineering Services, Inc. — See ad on Page 17

With 50 years’ experience in engineering, materials testing, surveying, landscape architecture and project development, our staff provides the knowledge and support needed to address complex problems in our changing world.

148 Chester Court Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-2247.......................... fax (270) 843-9323 www.ddsengineering.com

DDS Engineering, PLLC, is committed to performing our work with “pride and excellence in surveying, civil and geotechnical engineering, landscape architecture and construction materials testing” with over 39 years of experience.

1065 Ashley Street, Suite 150 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 393-0700.......................... fax (270) 393-0716 www.citizensfirstbank.com

• Checking • Savings • Personal Loans • Business Loans • Mortgage Loans • Online Banking • Bill Pay • E-Statements • Mobile Banking • Merchant Capture • Bowling Green • Franklin • Glasgow • Munfordville • Horse Cave

601 College Street P.O. Box 748 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 904-5000.......................... fax (270) 904-0842 www.theskypac.com

Farmers National Bank — See ad on Page 33

The world-class SKyPAC presents diverse performances throughout the year, including Broadway shows, musical entertainment and Youth Theater. SKyPAC offers four visual arts galleries and comprehensive educational programs. SKyPAC rents spaces for events from weddings to board meetings.

• Commercial • Consumer • Auto • Home Equity Lines • Equipment • Mortgage • Construction • and More!

5884 Nashville Road 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.

FARM EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Wright Implement 1, LLC

820 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4747.......................... fax (270) 782-8902 pbarton@wrightimp.com

Wright Implement is your full line John Deere dealer for quality equipment, parts and service.

Our experienced staff is ready to answer your questions and help you with your needs.

DDS Engineering, PLLC — See ad on Page 20

Citizens First Bank — See ad on Page 21

Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - SKyPAC — See ad on Page 51

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A commercial and industrial electrical contractor providing construction, design, engineering and maintenance services statewide since 1999.

Bowling Green Winlectric Company

65 Aberdeen Drive Glasgow, KY 42141 (270) 651-7220.......................... fax (270) 651-3246 american@aei.cc

Continental Machinery Movers, Inc.

1136 South Park Drive P.O. Box 1338 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 780-9445.......................... fax (270) 780-9873 www.a-ces.com

Industrial Electrical Contractors — See ad on Page 16

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

American Engineers, Inc.

5290 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 783-6300.......................... fax (270) 783-4254 adriver@fnbbankky.com

Independence Bank — See ad on Page 7

1950 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (502) 589-1700.......................... fax (502) 815-3509 www.1776bank.com

Independence Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with 19 locations in 9 counties in Western Kentucky.

Service One Credit Union — See ads on Pages 44 and 85

1609 Campbell Lane PO Box 51770 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 796-8500.......................... fax (270) 796-9184 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.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Hilliard Lyons — See ad on Page 17

446 East Main Street P.O. Box 1837 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-1691.......................... fax (270) 781-1879 svitale@hilliard.com

Hilliard Lyons, founded in 1854, is the oldest and largest wealth management firm headquartered in Kentucky. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment services for both individuals and businesses.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

US Bank — See ad on Page 3

500 East Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-7516.......................... fax (270) 782-4912 www.usbank.com

U.S. Bank provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.

We’re open for business and ready to serve you.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Landmark Engineering — See ad on Page 29

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

Landmark Engineering offers a broad range of design services, including: • Civil Engineering • Land Surveying • Transportation Engineering • Materials Testing • Land Planning • Landscape Architecture

Bank of Edmonson County — See ad on Page 20

104 N. Main Street P.O. Box 99 Brownsville, KY 42210 (270) 597-2175.......................... fax (270) 597-2573 www.bankofedmonson.com

Where banking is still a people business!

Full-service bank offering checking, CDs, money-market accounts, mortgages, homeequity loans, business checking, commercial loans and Internet banking.

Farm Credit Services

5572 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-3310.......................... fax (270) 782-7294 www.e-farmcredit.com

Farm Credit is the leading agricultural lender that provides exceptional customer service. We offer financing for rural residents along with all your farming needs. Call Megan, Dana or Sarah today!

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HEARING AIDS

Grinstead’s Flooring & Furnishings — See ad on Page 37

1353 Old Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-1072.......................... fax (270) 843-1075 gigrinstead@gmail.com

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.

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

J.C. Kirby & Sons Funeral Chapels & Crematory 832 Broadway Avenue 820 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3111 www.jckirbyandson.com

J.C. Kirby & Son have been serving the folks of Bowling Green and Warren County for the past 50 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. — See ad on Page 47 901 Fairview Lane P.O. Box 1114 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-4338.......................... fax (270) 843-2349 www.jvpfh.com

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

Rivendell Behavioral Health — See ad on Page 77 Bowling Green-Warren County Contractors Licensing Board — See ad on Page 37

1141 State Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1268 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-3530.......................... fax (270) 781-3481 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.

Browning Oil Company

P.O. Box 90009 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 780-2836.......................... fax (270) 780-2885 rbarton@houchensindustries.com www.Houchensindustries.com

Corpcare

1110 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 796-3590 info@corpcare.org www.corpcare.org

Corpcare offers occupational health and wellness services designed especially for your company. Our goal is to minimize lost workdays, decrease worker’s compensation claims, and help your company have healthier employees.

Call Corpcare today!

The Glasser Clinic — See ad on Page 75 1325 Andrea Street, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 901-3454.......................... fax (866) 430-3811 www.theglasserclinic.com

Dr. Jack Glasser, Dr. Todd Douglas and Dr. Kevin Kelly provide exceptional healthcare to Bowling Green and the surrounding communities. Their motto is “We will cure you with kindness.”

Wholesale distributor of Shell gasoline an diesel fuel in South Central Kentucky.

Key Oil Company

3170 Industrial Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-2590.......................... fax (270) 842-0137 pevitts@keystops.com

Key Oil is the largest distributor of Branded Motor fuels for Marathon Petroleum Company and serves the energy and fuel requirements of a broad spectrum of customers.

GOLF CARTS

Saylors Golf Carts, Inc.

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Better Hearing Centers has been serving South Central Kentucky since 1967. They have helped thousands of people hear better across the state and offer a 30-day money back guarantee.

HEATING & COOLING

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

Region’s healthcare leader, offering comprehensive services including The Heart Institute, Cancer Treatment Center, Primary Stroke Center, Obstetrics & Neonatology, Orthopaedics, Neuroscience Services, Surgical Weight Loss Program, and Diagnostic Imaging.

1535 Memphis Junction Road 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.

HOME / COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Hale Roofing, LLC

1801 Ashley Circle Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 793-1000.......................... fax (270) 793-5205 www.TriStarHealth.com

269 New Porter Pike Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-2989.......................... fax (270) 782-8811 haleroofing@yahoo.com www.haleroofingky.com

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 211-bed acute care medical / surgical facility that has served South Central Kentucky for over 40 years. Greenview is recognized for its outstanding surgical care.

Commercial / residential roofing; flat roofing systems; all types of residential roofing products; 41 years in the business in Bowling Green. Member of the Professional Trade Organizations & BBB; service repair division.

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging, A Department of The Medical Center — See ad on Page 75

Since 1937, Graves-Gilbert Clinic has been a leader in providing quality healthcare to the South Central Kentucky region. The clinic consists of over 90 physicians representing 19 medical specialties.

Quality imaging. Friendly Service. Convenient Location. Services include Open MRI and High Field MRI, CT Scan, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Bone Density Evaluation, Fluoroscopy, and X-Ray.

201 Park Street P.O. Box 90007 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 780-0541.......................... fax (270) 782-3750 www.gravesgilbert.com

Lyons Service Company — See ad on Page 31

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital — See ad on Page 74

Graves Gilbert Clinic — See ad on Page 76

1635 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 746-9500.......................... fax (270) 796-6546 info@wkdi.com www.wkdi.com

HEALTH & FITNESS

302 Laurel Street Smiths Grove, KY 42171 (270) 563-4183.......................... fax (270) 563-4183 contact@saylorsgolfcartsinc.com

The Saylors Golf Cart team has 104 years of combined golf cart experience, and our inventory has grown to over 600 carts in stock, with a huge selection of parts and accessories.

829 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3192 david@betterhearingcenters.org

The Medical Center — See ad on Page 73

BG Food Mart

Gas Station / Garage and Convenience Store

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

Better Hearing Centers

HEALTH CARE

GAS – WHOLESALE 4805 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-7989.......................... fax (270) 745-7992 bg4805@gmail.com

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

King Drug

1203 Ashley Circle Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-8111 www.kingdrug.com

King Home Care is a locally owned and operated home medical equipment company.

King Home Care provides home medical equipment, respiratory equipment, diabetic supplies and home infusion therapy.

HOMEBUILDERS

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Rosewood — See ad on Page 75

Hot Yoga Bowling Green — See ad on Page 72

550 High Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-843-3296 x 11.................... fax (270) 782-9074 www.rosewoodhealthcare.com

730 Fairview Avenue, Suite C-2 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (274) 793-0011.......................... fax (270) 793-0119 hotyogabg@yahoo.com www.hotyogabg.com

5280 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 393-7000.......................... fax (270) 393-7050 timbuilt@bellsouth.net www.designbuildersonline.com

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation 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.

Hot Yoga utilizes yoga postures, deep breathing and controlled movement in a heated/ humidified studio with purified air for health and relaxation. Hot Yoga is much more than a workout — much more than just yoga.

The ULTIMATE fitness experience!

We specialize in building luxury custom homes in South Central Kentucky. Remodeling services and additions to existing homes also available.

We offer a full array of design services utilizing the latest computer technology, including the most highly-rated CADD design software available. Interior decorator on staff for all interior design challanges.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Design Builders, Inc.

SPONSORS | Directory HOTELS / MOTELS / BED & BREAKFASTS

HVAC PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

Halton Group Americas, Inc. Anderson Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn — See ad on Page 11

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

At Hilton Garden Inn hotels you’ll find everything you need to be self-sufficient and productive.

Designed for the individual business traveler and the weekend leisure guest, we provide the finest quality of essential services and amenities. We are dedicated to our guests’ comfort and service needs.

Holiday Inn University Plaza — See ad on Page 13

1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 745-0088.......................... fax (270) 842-9585 www.hibowlinggreen.com

Bowling Green’s largest hotel is in a class by itself. Featuring 218 spacious rooms and suites, the Hartland Cafe and the Atrium Lounge, Holiday Inn is the perfect place to send your overnight guests.

Halton is passionate about indoor environments.

We offer business enhancing products, systems and services for comfortable, energy-efficient and safe environments for customers who value the well-being of people.

ICE CREAM / FROZEN DESSERTS

Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats 760 Campbell Lane, Suite 108 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-5520 sweetccbg@gmail.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Bowling Green KY Anderson Hospitality Towneplace Suites

by Marriott — See ad on Page 11

1953 Mel Browning Street Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 783-0083 lq6264dos@laquinta.com www.lq.com

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bowling Green is purpose-built for the self-sufficient, value-conscious extended-stay guest.

“We know just what any traveler needs to wake up on the bright side.”

• FREE Hot Bright Side Breakfast • Indoor Pool / Hot Tub • Exercise Facilities • Smoke Free • Free Wi-Fi • Pet Friendly / No Extra Charge

1818 Cave Mill Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-4714.......................... fax (270) 782-4716 www.Marriott.com/BWGTS

2413 Nashville Road, C4 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-7214.......................... fax (270) 243-9931 darlene.tinsley@halton.com

With a nearly endless array of combinations of frozen yogurt and toppings, Sweet CeCe’s offers an experience that is new every time.

Sweet CeCe’s is more than just a yogurt shop, it’s an experience.

INDUSTRIAL / MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

The C. I. Thornburg Co., Inc.

140B Ambassador Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 843-0852.......................... fax (270) 780-9894 www.cithornburg.com

Ramada - Crossroads Restaurant Candlewood Suites — See ad on Page 67

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

Candlewood Suites is the guest-preferred leader in extended stay. As a member of the IHG family of brands, we participate in Priority Club Rewards, Green Engage and Clean the World.

4767 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-3000.......................... fax (270) 782-2591 rmills@ramadabg.com

• Free Full Hot & Cold Breakfast • Fridge & Microwave in All Rooms • Free Wireless Internet • Outdoor Pool (Seasonal) • Nightly Entertainment • Newly Renovated Restaurant & Lounge • Exercise Room • Pets Allowed for a Fee

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

B & M Industrial Supply — See ad on Page 24

Comfort Inn

4646 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-1163.......................... fax (270) 793-0257 4646ky@gmail.com http://www.comfortinn.com/ hotel-bowling_green-kentucky-KY027

Refrigerator & Microwave, Coffee Makers, Iron & Ironing Board, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet in All Rooms. ESPN HD, ESPN 2 HD, HBO 8 Channels HD, TNT HD, TBS HD, Fox Sports 1 HD, NFL HD, MLB HD, NHL HD, NBA HD.

LEADING THE WORLD THROUGH CLEAN WATER We offer quality products, expertise and innovative solutions for the water and wastewater industry.

• Chemicals • Meters • Engineered Products • Service Department • Pipe, Valves and Fittings • Pipe Fabrication

Staybridge Suites - Bowling Green — See ad on Page 61 680 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-0480 www.staybridge.com/bowlinggreenky

26 Corporate Court Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-4916.......................... fax (270) 781-4714 kelly@bmsupply.com

INDUSTRIAL / WELDING SUPPLIES

130 Turner Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3420.......................... fax (270) 843-3418 www.holstongases.com

Experience a warm Southern welcome when you stay at the Holiday Inn Express of Bowling Green. Relax with triple-sheeted bedding, 37" TVs and DVD players. Start your day with our free hot Express Start breakfast bar.

Super 8 South

250 Cumberland Trace Road Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-9594.......................... fax (270) 781-9599 super8bowlinggreen@gmail.com

Welcome to the Super B South. A complete renovation has been done to offer quality guestrooms with brand-new queen- and kingsize beds, featuring amenities that include in-room coffee, free wireless Internet and microfridges.

You will find solutions at Lawton Insurance — whether it’s home, auto, life and health, or the most sophisticated needs for today’s business world. Lawton Insurance, serving Kentucky since 1899.

INTERIOR DESIGNERS / DECORATORS

Barbara Stewart Interiors

444 E. Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-1747.......................... fax (270) 796-3106 www.barbarastewartinteriors.com

Interior design firm offering a full range of design services and products, including furniture, lighting, area rugs, window treatments, designer fabrics, linens, tableware, accessories, mirrors, fine art and prints, and custom picture framing.

JEWELERS

Jewelry Barn

2910 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-1194.......................... fax (270) 781-4978 jannagoodnight@gmail.com

The area’s largest supplier of in-stock certified diamonds at wholesale prices. State-of-theart jewelry repair and design. Finished rings, earrings, pendants and more at wholesale prices! Why pay retail?

Morris Jewelry

408 East Main Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-6103.......................... fax (270) 843-6351 contact@morris1881.com

Bowling Green’s oldest and finest jewelry store. On Fountain Square since 1881. Quality diamond jewelry at a fair price. Appraisals, custom designs, engraving and on-site repair (laser welding).

LIBRARY

Warren County Public Library — See ad on Page 45

1225 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-4882.......................... fax (270) 781-3699 lisar@warrenpl.org http://www.warrenpl.org

Holston Gases — See ad on Page 19

165 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-3200 or (888) Holiday www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

812 State Street P.O. Box 959 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 282-2411 rrichey@lawtoninsurance.com www.lawtoninsurance.com

Visit us at one of our two locations. Call us for a line card or catalog.

Our all-suite hotel is centrally located to the business district, Downtown Bowling Green, WKU and adjacent to the Knicely center.

We offer the perfect accommodations for leisure and business travelers.

Holiday Inn Express — See ad on Page 67

Lawton Insurance

• Industrial Gases • Welding & Cutting Supplies • Industrial & Safety Supplies • Medical & Specialty Gases • Propane Serving Industry & Our Community Since 1958 INSURANCE

Franklin Insurance Inc.

719 Dishman Lane Extension, Suite C Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-2700.......................... fax (270) 842-2701 susie@myfranklininsurance.com www.franklininsurance.net

With four permanent locations throughout the county, the library has as its mission providing equal access to the discovery of ideas, the joy of reading, and the power of information.

LIGHTING/SECURITY

Heath Company, LLC — See ad on Page 15

2445 Nashville Road P.O. Box 90045 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 846-8300.......................... fax (270) 846-8503 www.heath-zenith.com

HeathCo LLC, producers of Heath/Zenith electrical products for the home, is synonymous with quality, integrity and innovation around the globe.

Call us for a quote today! We can assist you with all of your insurance needs! Auto, Home, Commercial, Life and Health.

www.bgchamber.com

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SPONSORS | Directory Fruit of the Loom, Inc. — See ad on Page 39

LIQUOR STORES

Liquor Barn

2625 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (859) 396-5000.......................... fax (859) 223-2716 rleasor@liquorbarn.com

Featuring over 5,000 wines, 1,000 beers, 200 bourbons and whiskeys. Daily sampling, tasting events, “Growler Heaven” and the largest selection of Kentucky wines on the planet!

LUMBER

Harris Lumber Company

400 Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 843-9075.......................... fax (270) 843-9077 ehharrislumber@bellsouth.net www.ehlumber.com

Serving the South Central Kentucky area for over 65 years. E.H. Harris Lumber Company remains loyal to its roots. We continue to provide superior service and quality to our customers.

One Fruit of the Loom Drive Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-6400.......................... fax (270) 438-1155 www.fruit.com

American Howa Kentucky, Inc.

445 Jody Richards Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 563-4400.......................... fax (270) 563-4431 www.americanhowaky.com

Manufacturer of headliners, sunshades, dash insulators and other interior products for the automotive industry.

BADA/HENNESSY

759 Hennessy Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-1013.......................... fax (270) 782-8105 phil.bourassa@ammcoats.com

Manufacturer of Lead and Non-Lead wheel balancing weights.

Sale of building supplies, manufacturer of mill work items, builders hardware, and special orders — windows, doors, locks. Established since 1945.

MACHINING/FABRICATING

BANDO USA, INC.

2720 Pioneer Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-4110.......................... fax (270) 843-4746 www.bandousa.com

Bando USA has been in Bowling Green since 1987. Our team of associates continually take pride in producing the highest-quality power transmission belting for all our customers.

600 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 745-8000 www.corvetteassembly.com

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. — See ad on Page 24

151 Turner Court P.O. Box 1839 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-3319.......................... fax (270) 745-9639 www.hillspet.com

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

Berry Plastics Corporation — See ad on Page 19 CGS Machine & Tool — See ad on Inside Front Cover

2750 Griffin Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 783-3589.......................... fax (270) 783-4237 steve@cgsmachine.com www.csgmachine.com

• Tool and Die • Conventional Machining • CNC Turning • CNC Milling • Wire EDM • Fabricating/Certified Welders • Special Machine Building • 2 Shifts • 24-Hour Emergency Service MAILING SERVICES

The UPS Store #2058

1945 Scottsville Road B-2 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-7299.......................... fax (270) 842-7320 store2058@theupsstore.com www.theupsstorelocal.com/2058

We are a locally owned and operated The UPS Store location, and we care about our customers. We have the knowledge and expertise to handle all our your mailbox, packing, shipping and professional printing needs, and we are passionate about what we do! Stop by and visit us today. We’re confident you’ll be glad you did.

MANUFACTURING

360 Southwood Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 746-1100.......................... fax (270) 746-1101 www.berryplastics.com

The Bowling Green facility manufactures plastic closures primarily for the food, beverage and distilled spirits industries. Our facility operates in a clean, climate-controlled enviroment and offers a competitive wage and benefits plan.

404 W. Morrison P.O. Box 1457 Morgantown, KY 42261 (270) 662-0100.......................... fax (270) 662-0075 kaylah.west@blackhawk.aero www.bhci.aero

Blackhawk Composites has the capability to manufacture components and assemblies for advanced aerospace applications. We are Site Certified through the FAA and are certified and operate to AS9100C quality system.

Kapstone Container Corporation — See ad on Page 19

225 Mitch McConnell Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-2596.......................... fax (270) 842-9534 www.kapstonepaper.com

At LORD Corporation we transform innovative ideas into value for the customer. Our facility in Bowling Green produces high-quality elastomeric assemblies that manage shock, vibration, noise and motion for equipment and the transportation industries.

M & L Electrical, Inc M & L Technical Systems — See ad on Page 19

6060 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-0125.......................... fax (270) 393-4465 www.mltechnical.com

Design-build electrical and alarm/ communication systems contractor serving the needs of commercial and industrial customers since 1975. Whether your project involves new construction or expansion, we will execute your project from concept through completion.

Machined Ceramics, Inc.

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

Machined Ceramics is a precision ceramic machining facility. Industrial ceramics are used for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, communications, aerospace, medical and automotive applications.

SCA Americas — See ad on Page 27 Kentucky Copper, Inc.

70 Industrial Drive North Morgantown, KY 42261 (270) 526-5600.......................... fax (270) 526-8624 info@kentuckycopper.com www.kentuckycopper.com

Kentucky Copper is one of the most promising Copper Conductor Manufacturers, providing a variety of products to be used in the manufacturing of power transformers, energy transmission and distribution applications.

111 Cosma Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1555.......................... fax (270) 901-1393 bob_clemens@cosma.com

Bowling Green Metalforming is a “World Class” manufacturer of automotive frame and chassis systems, primarily selling to OEMs of cars and light trucks, located in Canada and the United States.

Country Oven Bakery

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

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

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

7030 Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 795-9300.......................... fax (270) 796-3181 www.sca.com

Stoody — See ad on Page 33

5557 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-9777.......................... fax (270) 782-9237 Brandon_Ross@victortechnologies.com www.victortechnologies.com

Since 1921 Stoody has been the world leader in the development and application of hardfacing and specialty welding alloys for corrosion, abrasion and wear resistance.

Bowling Green Metalforming, LLC — See ad on Page 1

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

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2800 Pioneer Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-5440.......................... fax (270) 842-1358 www.lord.com

Blackhawk Composites

AEP Industries, Inc. — See ad on Page 7

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.

Lord Corporation — See ad on Page 27

General Motors — See ad on Page 12

Located just off I-65 at Exit 28, General Motors Bowling Green Assembly is proud to be the only “Home of the Corvette.” Visit the plant’s website for tour information.

Hill-Motley Lumber Company, Inc.

121 W. Main Avenue P.O. Box 779 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-2436.......................... fax (270) 842-0309 hillmotley@hillmotleylumber.com

Fruit of the Loom, Inc., is a global manufacturer and marketer of apparel and athletic goods.

Brands include Vanity Fair® intimates, Fruit of the Loom®, Spalding and Russell Athletic®, among others. An independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, Inc.

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC — See ad on Page 13

One Kobe Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-6492.......................... fax (270) 846-4648 www.kobeal.com

KAAP is an award-winning manufacturer of forged aluminum suspension products.

KAAP is committed to producing quality products, consistently meeting customers’ expectations, striving to increase customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of products and services, and the KAAP quality management system.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. — See ad on Page 19

1018 Ashley Street Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-7397.......................... fax (270) 782-5388 www.sewsus.com

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc., is a leading supplier of automotive electrical distribution systems, components and electronics and has been delivering innovation solutions to the auto industry for over 25 years.

SPONSORS | Directory MUSIC

OPTICAL SERVICES

Love & Warden Eye Care 830 Fairview Avenue, Suite B1 Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-9435.......................... fax (270) 842-9436 staff@royalmusic.biz www.royalmusic.biz

Dr. Tammy H. Love, Dr. Trina R. Warden, Dr. Allison J. Kerr 1256 Campbell Lane Destiny Place, Suite 106 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 796-6021 loveod@bellsouth.net www.loveandwardeneyecare.com

Royal Music has served families in Kentucky for 66 years. Through our experienced staff, our mission is to provide quality instruments, music, lessons, and service to the people of our area.

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.

Royal Music Company, Inc. — See ad on Page 49

NON-PROFIT

The Barren River District Health Department’s mission is to promote a healthy community and protect its residents by preventing disease, injury and disability.

Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates — See ad on Page 78

1938 Lyda Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 783-0064.......................... fax (270) 783-4229 www.omsbg.com

Hosparus Barren River

Hosparus Barren River provides care, comfort and counseling to patients and families facing the end of life, regardless of their ability to pay.

PAINT

PPG Porter Paint

1495 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-3560.......................... fax (270) 796-2937

Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries

{Celebrating 100 Years Helping Children} Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries have been serving at-risk children and singleparent families since 1914. Please visit our website, www.potterministries.org, for further information about Potter Children’s Home.

President’s Club - Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce — See ad on Page 2

710 College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781-3200.......................... fax (270) 843-0458 www.bgchamber.com

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.

We welcome you to our practice. Our friendly and professional staff strive to exceed your expectations during your visit with us. We are committed to serving our patients with the highest quality healthcare.

Aqua Land Pool, Spa & Patio

1260 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 842-8981.......................... fax (270) 781-5655 chris@aqualand-pools.com

AquaLand Pool, Spa & Patio has been South Central Kentucky’s premier dealer of premium pools and spas for over 25 years.

YOUR FUN IS OUR BUSINESS. • Pools • Hot Tubs • Grills • Patio Furniture POWDER COATING

1325 Andrea Street, Suite 201 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 843-7557.......................... fax (270) 393-9664 elliot.bloomer@hcahealthcare.com www.greenviewspecialty.com

We are conveniently located on the campus of TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, offering state-of-the-art surgery and committed to providing the best medical care possible.

Timothy Hulsey, MD

1300 Andrea Street, Suite 105 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-0177.......................... fax (270) 782-6023 timhulseymd@insightbb.com www.drhulsey.com

Plastic and cosmetic surgery (board certified) facelift and browlift, tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, Restylane/ Perlane, Dysport.

Painting Green with PPG. Improving both outdoor and indoor air quality is a key component of PPG. We are committed to providing a broad range of paint products with zero — or low — VOCs. PEST CONTROL SERVICES

2350 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 843-3038.......................... fax (888) 519-6176 ron@potterministries.org www.potterministries.org

1325 Andrea Street, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-5002.......................... fax (270) 782-5040 susan.colter@hcahealthcare.com www.sokyprimarycare.com

Greenview Specialty Associates, LLC

Our Oral Surgery practice is the leading resource for patients in need of dental implants; extractions, including wisdom teeth; orthodontic-related jaw surgery; and the diagnosis and treatment of pathology.

101 Riverwood Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-7258.......................... fax (270) 901-0843 www.hosparus.org

Greenview Medical Group/ Southern Kentucky Primary Care

ORAL / MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS

Barren River District Health Department

1109 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-8039.......................... fax (270) 796-8946 www.barrenriverhealth.org

POOLS & SPAS

1229 Sweeny Street Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 842-0446.......................... fax (270) 684-3984 info@actionpest.com www.actionpest.com

Action Pest Control is the largest locally owned pest management company in Kentucky and Indiana. Ranked #56 in the nation, we specialize in serving residential, commercial and industrial clients.

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates — See ad on Page 73

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates offers MRI and physical and occupational therapy in a state-of-the-art facility. All physicians are board-certified and specialize in Total Joint Replacement, Spinal Surgery, Hand Surgery, Neuralgia and Arthoscopic Surgery.

PLUMBING / LIGHTING

PHARMACY / DRUG STORES

Springhill Pharmacy

2305 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 796-3909.......................... fax (270) 796-4111 sppharmacy@aol.com

• Free Delivery • Flu Shots • Drive-thru We offer easy-to-use dosing options for elderly patients and their caregivers.

PHYSICIANS / SURGEONS

BG Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates

1701 Ashley Circle, Suite 200 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 846-4800.......................... fax (270) 846-4828 jeanne.rolett@bgimp.com www.bgimp.com

Adult and Pediatric Medical Practice consisting of three Board-Certified IM/Ped Physicians, one Pediatric Physician and APRN’s.

155 St. Charles Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 746-9607 steve@cgsmachine.com

• Hand Rails • Automotive & Motorcycle Components • Bulding & Architectural Hardware • Wrought Iron & Related Furniture • Store & Restaurant Fixtures • Farm Implements • Electrical Enclosures • Industrial Applications PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Southern Kentucky SHRM

165 Natchez Trace, Suite 100 Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 782-7800.......................... fax (270) 783-5215 www.wkona.net

Action Pest Control

S & K Powder Coating, Inc. — See ad on Inside Front Cover

Brock McVey Co. of Bowling Green — See ad on Page 37

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...

760 Campbell Lane, Suite 106 P.O. Box 124 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-5440 ext 118 southernkyshrm@gmail.com www.sky.shrm.org

SKY-SHRM is a professional organization offering professional development, education and networking to those involved in the human resource profession in Southern Kentucky. Follow us on LinkedIn. Affiliate of National SHRM. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Chandler Property Management

908 Broadway Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-8282 jcopeland@chandlerpropertymanagement.com https://www.facebook.com/ cpmbgky#!/pages/Cpmbgky/170082399773928

Chandler Property Management has built a solid reputation of providing the highest-quality townhouses, duplexe, and apartment homes in Bowling Green, KY. Contact us to find the right place for you.

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Legacy Real Estate Group - Verice & Gene England Verice cell: (270) 791-4930 Gene cell: (270) 791-8402 Toll-free: (800) 543-2083 ext. 119 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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SPONSORS | Directory J-Mar Properties

2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 21 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-5504 bmar@bellsouth.net

Crye-Leike Executive Realty Steve Davis — See ad on Page 37

1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 467-3124.......................... fax (270) 782-7327 stevedavis@crye-leike.com SteveDavisOnline.com

We are a commercial real estate company specializing in ownership, leasing and management, including shopping centers and office buildings in Bowling Green. Please call us for more information at (270) 781-5504.

1401 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-8000.......................... fax (270) 781-7849 alex@ntrcommercial.com www.ntrcommercial.com

• Personal Touch • Certified Residential Specialist • RE/MAX Hall of Fame • Exceeding Expectations • Over 29 years’ Real Estate Sales Experience

South Central Kentucky’s top-producing commercial real estate brokerage firm, with over 75 years of combined experience.

Specializing in industrial, retail, office, land and investment real estate.

2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 101 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 792-8249 jesafford@aol.com www.janesafford.com

Service is the difference. Specializing in family relocation. Selling single-family homes, condos, new construction and building lots. Check out my website at www.JaneSafford.com.

RE/MAX HALL OF FAME

Weichert, Realtors / The Hunt Group — See ad on Page 1

1053A Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 745-9900.......................... fax (270) 843-8287 www.wrhuntgroup.com

A family tradition of excellence in auctions, residential and commercial real estate. Our team of Realtors® are dedicated to premium customer service.

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

Bowling Green Realty, Inc. 812 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 282-4222 ablakerichey@gmail.com

Knowledge is power in the real estate market, and having a professional that will keep you informed during the entire process makes the home buying/selling experience so much more enjoyable for everyone.

RECYCLING CENTERS

Bowling Green Recycling of Warren County Inc.

Let experience make the difference. I am a Real Estate Professional, a WKU graduate, and have been actively involved in service and leadership roles in community organizations, having received numerous community and real estate awards.

Sharlene Mitchell

Crye-Leike Executive Realty 1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 796-0527.......................... fax (270) 782-7327 sharlene.mitchell@crye-leike.com

Bowling Greeen Recycling buys steel, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, cardboard and various plastics. While we specalize in commercial and industrial accounts, we also serve the South Central KY community.

PSC Metals, Inc.

125 Kelly Court Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-3765.......................... fax (270) 796-2766 www.pscmetals.com

2424 Airway Court, Suite A Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 783-4515.......................... fax (270) 842-7501 www.bgforsale.com

Specializing in residential, commercial and auction aspects of the real estate industry.

Troy Puckett

RE/MAX Real Estate Executives 2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 101 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-6000 cell (270)-535-6556 jimbullington@remax.net www.jamesbullington.com

With 30+ years as a professional in real estate, Jim knows real estate inside and out, and he knows how to match the right buyer to the property. Just ask his satisfied clients.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

RESTAURANT / FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

MAC’S Restaurant Equipment

200 Commerce Street Franklin, KY 42134 (270) 586-4540.......................... fax (270) 586-8707 mitch@macsrestaurantequipment.com www.macsrestaurantequipment.com

25 years as a full-service provider of quality new and refurbished restaurant equipment. See our showroom full of supplies and equipment to fill the needs of the professional chef or at-home cook. Custom design, equipment layout, consultation, delivery, installation and service available.

RESTAURANTS

Buckhead Cafe & Bakery — See ad on Page 4 760 Campbell Lane Buckhead Square Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 846-0110 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.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 600 U.S. 31-W Bypass, Suite 1-A Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-6886

Shelby Recycling

330 Power Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 846-0689.......................... fax (270) 846-0681 shelbyrecycling@aol.com

Family, locally owned and operated. Paying top prices for your metal recyclables and vehicles.

Certified scales. 100% concreted facility.

WHERE A POUND IS A POUND!

Crye-Leike Executive Realty 1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 779-6925.......................... fax (270) 782-7327 troy.puckett@crye-leike.com www.troypucket.com

Moving to Bowling Green? I can help make your move easier. I’m a lifelong native of Bowling Green and an active member of the Chamber, sharing with you what this area has to offer.

America’s #1 Replacement Window Company.

We also sell and install exterior doors, vinyl siding, gutters and shutters.

Turn your junk into cash today! PSC Metals purchases all sorts of scrap for cash, including appliances, automobiles, demo recycling and much more. Visit our website to learn more.

Selling real estate is a people business. It gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact in people’s lives. I will make every effort to make the buying and selling of your home a good experience!

Prudential Partners Realty

324 Dishman Lane Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 780-9600.......................... fax (270) 782-8090 bowlinggreen@windowworldinc.com www.windowworldbg.com

P.O. Box 51811 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 780-0155.......................... fax (270) 780-0128 amyhartford@bgrwc.com

1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 202-3041.......................... fax (270) 782-7327 ann.elliott@crye-leike.com

Jim Bullington

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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.

REAL ESTATE – RESIDENTIAL Weichert Realtors-The Hunt Group 1053-A Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 792-8982 megan@wrhuntgroup.com

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Window World of Bowling Green, LLC

2501 Crossings Boulevard, Suite 201 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-6906.......................... fax (270) 782-4730 www.SummitTitleCompany.com

Ms. Megan Casebier

Ann Elliott, CRS, GRI, Realtor Jane Safford Realtor RE/MAX Real Estate Executives

Lynn gives each client the utmost respect. She realizes real estate is not only about homes — it’s about people. Call her for your Real Estate needs.

REAL ESTATE - TITLES

Neal Turner Realty

2530 Scottsville Road, Suite 101 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 781-6000 ext. 120 cell (270) 535-3732 www.PeggyD.Hunt.com

Crye-Leike Executive Realty 1278 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 746-3150.......................... fax (270) 782-7327 lynnfly.whitmer@insightbb.com

Summit Title Company, LLC

Buying and selling your home in today’s market requires an experienced agent with current market knowledge, high-tech skills, and an overall integrity you expect! Call Steve today!!

Peggy Hunt Realtor RE/MAX Real Estate Executives — See ad on Page 37

Lynn Fly Whitmer

Home of Chinese, Japanese and American cuisine. We are the largest and most elegant buffet in Bowling Green and the surrounding area. Perfect place to have a quick lunch or relaxing dinner. We can accommodate parties of any size.

Hitcents Park Plaza — See ad on Page 4 360 East 8th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-6878.......................... fax (270) 781-0498 www.visitparkplaza.com

Southern Recycling

620 Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 781-3265.......................... fax (270) 842-8301

Providing a conscious community with a curbside recycling program. Keeping our communities cleaner and reducing waste while teaching the next generation the value of recycling for a cleaner home, a cleaner community.

Hitcents Park Plaza offers 5 unique dining experiences in one convenient downtown location. With locally inspired menus, inviting atmospheres and a hub of activity, Park Plaza is unlike anything else in Bowling Green.

SPONSORS | Directory SECURITY BURGLAR ALARMS / SYSTEMS

TRANSPORTATION

Double Dome Systems, Inc. Mellow Mushroom

Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 393-1800.......................... fax (270) 393-1889 rlholderfield@bellsouth.net www.mellowmushroom.com/bowlinggreen

Voted BEST PIZZA in BG & Best of the Hill by WKU students 2 years running. 32 craft beer taps, 50+ bottled beers plus hand-crafted cocktails. Located in beautiful Downtown Bowling Green.

325 Emmett Drive, Suite B Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 846-4468.......................... fax (270) 846-2601 info@doubledomesystems.com www.doubledomesystems.com

Rick Williams and his staff have over 20 years of combined systems experience in the Bowling Green area, providing low-cost, high-quality service and installation of communication equipment.

SECURITY SYSTEMS/BANK EQUIPMENT

AAA Systems, Inc. — See ad on Page 39 RETAIL

Batteries Plus

1150 U.S. 31-West Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 393-8880.......................... fax (270) 393-8882 bp015@batteriesplus.net www.batteriesplus.com

America’s Battery Experts for: • Emergency Lighting • Keyless Entry • Cell/Cordless Phone • Auto/Truck • Laptop • UPS Backup System • Camera & Video • And Much More!

Monday-Friday: 7:30 - 7:30 Saturday: 8:00 - 5:00

1101 Shive Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-1443.......................... fax (270) 746-9011 frank@aaasystems.com www.aaasystems.com

Specializing in the design, sales and installation of security, bank and communications equipment. We carry the following products: security and fire alarms, CCTV, access control, telephones, data and fiber cabling, safes, ATM’s, drive-up units, vaults, depositories, bullet resistant glass, and much more.

SHOPPING MALL

Greenwood Mall — See ad on Page 39

2625 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 782-9048.......................... fax (270) 782-9125 www.greenwoodmall.com

Nat’s Outdoor Sports

1121 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 842-6211.......................... fax (270) 782-6582 www.natsoutdoor.com

Established in 1973, Nat’s Outdoor Sports is the premier Outdoor Retailer in this area. Nat’s carries your favorite apparel and equipment from The North Face, Patagonia, Trek, Life is Good, Mountain Hardwear, Brighton, Columbia and many more …

Nutrition Center Health Food Store 715 U.S. 31 West Bypass Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 846-1882 nutritioncenter4@bellsouth.net www.nutritioncenter4.com

The area’s premier health food store, featuring top-selling name-brand supplements and food as well as local products. Locally owned and operated with knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Certified Natural Health Professional on site.

Find us on Facebook.

SALON & SPA

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Comstar Systems — See ad on Page 7

944 Searcy Way Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781-7076.......................... fax (270) 782-6076 www.comstarsystems.com

• Access Control • Cable TV Systems • Closed-Circuit TV • Fire Alarm • Fire Extinguishers • Kitchen Hood Systems • Master Clocks • Computer Networks • Nurse Call • Public Access • Pro Sound • Telephone • Video • Data • Media Management

Massage, Hair Salon, Nail Salon, Facials, Chemical Exfoliation, Body Wraps, Body Waxing, Body Scrubs, Iridology, Spray Tanning, gloTheraputics Skin Care, gloMinerals Cosmetics, Spa Packages, Spa Parties.

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, too, provides door-to-door transportation for persons with disabilities.

Warren County Water District — See ad on Page 16

523 U.S. Highway 31W Bypass P.O. Box 10180 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 842-0052.......................... fax (270) 842-8360 www.warrenwater.com

Warren Water plays a vital role in our growing community by providing high-quality water service and reliable wastewater service at affordable costs to over 26,000 customers throughout Warren County.

VETERINARIANS

UTILITIES

Westgate Veterinary Hospital Atmos Energy

2850 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 901-1711.......................... fax (270) 782-6271 bill.greer@atmosenergy.com

Atmos Energy is recognized as one of the most efficient and reliable natural gas companies in Kentucky. Our emphasis on customer service is one of the primary reasons over 170,000 customers in 37 counties are satisfied natural gas customers today.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities — See ad on Page 15

801 Center Street P.O. Box 10300 Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 782-1200.......................... fax (270) 782-4320 ctwyman@bgmu.com

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is your hometown utility, providing water, wastewater treatment, electric and commercial high-speed data services to your community.

2010 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-1644.......................... fax (270) 782-8451 westgatevet@aol.com

Practice limited to companion animals.

Laser surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, boarding, hospitalization, in-office lab. We carry Hills Science Diet Pet Food. Telephone answered 24 Hours in Emergency. 270-782-1644 VISITOR INFORMATION

Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau — See ad on Page 66

352 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-0800.......................... fax (270) 842-2104 VisitBGKY.com

Your starting line for fun in Bowling Green!

Staffed information center with maps and brochures. Certified Kentucky Crafted Retailer featuring handmade gifts, jewelry, souvenirs and more. Convention services available including welcome bags.

WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

Dialog Telecommunications

601 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001 (270) 442-1037.......................... fax (270) 442-1039 heather@calldialog.com www.calldialog.com

Dialog is a trusted, relied-upon telephone and Internet service provider for nearly every industry across the state of KY, including government and commerce services, banks, schools, medical facilities, law firms, libraries, and construction companies.

TIRES

1044 Chestnut Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 782-9333 feleciahudson@sunsuitessalon.com www.sunsuitessalon.com

921 Beauty Avenue P.O. Box 90014 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9014 (270) 782-3162.......................... fax (270) 842-5735 www.casoky.org/transportation

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.

BR Tire Sun Suites Salon & Spa

Community Action of Southern Kentucky — See ad on Page 24

935 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 904-3725.......................... fax (270) 904-4662 ashleyyoung@glasgow-ky.com

BR Tire is a full automotive and tire retail store.

We offer 24-hour roadside assistance.

BR Tire carries tires from lawn mowers to dump trucks. BR carries a wide range of brand-name tires.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Fiber Optics — See ad on Page 27

801 Center Street Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 782-4537.......................... fax (270) 782-4320 www.bgmufiber.com

BGMU offers state-of-the-art fiber optic highspeed data and voice services for businesses throughout the Bowling Green area. Services include: Internet Connectivity, Telephone Services, Point-to-Multi-Point VLANS, *Co-Location Services, and Fiber Leasing.

Tennessee Valley Authority

6045 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101-7319 (270) 846-7040.......................... fax (270) 846-7045 www.tva.com

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a federal corporation, the nation’s largest public power provider, a steward of the Tennessee River basin, a national center for environmental research, and an economic development agency for parts of seven states.

Scotty’s Development Company — See ad on Page 33

Scotty’s Warehousing & Distribution 7030 Louisville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-8123.......................... fax (270) 842-8492 www.scottyswarehouse.com

Your total Warehousing and Distribution Solution. Public and contract heated warehousing. Food grade storage. Electronic security. Pick and pack service. Inventory control/EDI. Container loading and unloading.

Build to suit/lease to own.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Scott Waste Services, LLC — See ad on Page 87

1212 Eastland Street Bowling Green, KY 42102 (270) 783-4016.......................... fax (270) 842-8198 www.scottwaste.com

Providing residential, commercial, construction and industrial solid waste hauling services.

Exclusive residential waste service provider for the City of Bowling Green.

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