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IndependentBusiness Putting Things Back in Kilter: Men in Kilts provide cleaning services with a twist

PVAStatistics

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PUBLISHER

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A monthly look at economic indicators compiled by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the University of Kentucky

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PVAStatistics Proud to call Versailles, Kentucky home

These statistics on local residential and commercial property are compiled by the office of the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator. The data reflect the most up-todate information available at the time of printing for this publication, but monthly figures may be revised as additional public records of property transactions are submitted and become available.

Top Commercial Transactions for September 2023 DATE

Creating a Culture of Impact

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. 9/25/23 1666 Alexandria Drive

$2,800,000

New Beginnings Bluegrass Inc

9/25/23 1662 Alexandria Drive

$2,800,000*

New Beginnings Bluegrass Inc.

9/25/23 1670 Alexandria Drive

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New Beginnings Bluegrass Inc.

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Hartford Place LLC

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Hartford Place LLC

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Hartford Place LLC

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368 Redding Road LLC

9/27/23 976 E. New Circle Road

$1,500,000** DMCGL LLC

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Reclaimed Development LLC

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Reclaimed Development LLC

• Nurse-Midwife • Family Nurse Practitioner • Women’s Health Care NP • Psychiatric-Mental Health NP

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3475 Blazer Parkway

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Research Way Investments

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$911,000*

Research Way Investments

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997 Floyd Drive

$850,000

McGaughey, Hubert & Angela

9/22/23 371 Aylesford Place

$725,018*

Chabad of the Bluegrass Inc.

. 9/22/23 375 Aylesford Place

$725,018*

Chabad of the Bluegrass Inc.

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*Sale Price Based on a Multiple-Parcel Transaction ** Parcel includes multiple improvements, see property record for details

Residential Sales Data for September 2023 The chart below shows the monthly residential sales activity in Fayette County for the previous 24 months. The data for the most recent month reflect a projected estimate from the office of the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator and are subject to change. 2023 RESIDENTIAL SALES

2022 RESIDENTIAL SALES

2021 RESIDENTIAL SALES

800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100

BusinessLexingtonWeeklyWire “IN THIS ISSUE” UPDATES • BREAKING NEWS UPDATES WHO’S WHO NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS

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FEB

MAR

APR

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JUL

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MONTHLY PERCENTAGE CHANGE OVER PREVIOUS YEAR For more local residential and commercial real estate information, visit the website of the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator at www.fayettepva.com.

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EconomicAnalysis A monthly look at economic indicators compiled by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the University of Kentucky. For more on CBER, visit www.cber.uky.edu.

Recent Data Sept. 2023

1-Month Change

1-Year Change

Payroll emp. MSA**** Manufacturing Employment Durable Goods (KY) **** Manufacturing: Lexington-Fayette MSA Total Employees**** Unemployment Rate MSA****

295,000 Aug. 169,700 Aug.

0.1% 0.0%

5.1% 5.9%

31,760 Aug. 3.60% Aug.

-0.4% -7.7%

12.9% 20.0%

Payroll Employment, US Manufacturing Payroll Employment US Unemployment Rate, US

156,874,000 Sept. 13,011,000 Sept. 3.80% Sept.

0.4% 0.2% 4.1%

2.5% 1.0% 5.6%

Consumer Price Index, Southern Region Consumer Price Index, US Producer Price Index, US

298.98 Sept. 307.48 Sept. 259.745 Sept.

0.0% 0.4% 0.2%

3.9% 3.6% 2.7%

Index of Leading Indicators** Fed’s Index of Industrial Production**

105.4 Aug. 103.5 Aug.

-0.4% 0.6%

-9.3% 0.2%

3-Month Treasury Yield*** 10-Year Treasury Yield***

5.56% Oct. 4.38% Oct. 1st Qtr. 2023 20,386,467.00

-0.7% 5.0% 1-Month Change 0.5%

263.6% 32.8% 1-Year Change NA

Real GDP (millions $)

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Note: In some cases 1 mo. And 1 yr. changes are based on revised data from previous mo./yr/ * Source: The Conference Board Research Group; http://www.conference-board.org/ ** Source: Federal Reserve Statistical Release, http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/G17/ *** Source: Federal Reserve Statistical Release; https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/ **** Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve; https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/ ***** GDP is reported as Real Gross Domestic Product, Chained Dollars [Millions of chained (2012) dollars] Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (Updated numbers as of Jan. 27, 2023); https://apps.bea.gov/histdata/histChildLevels.cfm?HMI=7

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Adapting your message for online use Whether you are a veteran of the online sphere or are just dipping your toe into digital marketing, it is important to be aware of what you’re saying and who you’re directing it to. Despite similarities between social media platforms, each has its own set of guidelines for successfully conveying your message. Blogs, as well as emails, also present their own unique challenges. Start with creating a style guide. That will help keep your messaging consistent. Think about the voice that you want your online presence to have. How are you trying to relate to your audience? What are your goals with your online messaging? Think about how you can incorporate your mission and vision into your messaging. Make sure that you identify your call to action for each platform. A detailed plan will help you reflect on what you want to accomplish and set you up for success. Audience engagement is not one size fits all, and what works on one platform will likely not translate to another. Content curation on Instagram has evolved over the app’s history, but users still crave highquality images and topics they can relate to. If a picture is worth a thousand words, you’ll want to keep your captions concise and let the images do the talking. Likewise, with Facebook, users are looking for brands and accounts they can relate to. Facebook posts should be conversational and include open-ended questions that prompt users to post comments on posts. On the other hand, X (formerly known as

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Twitter) is a platform that prioritizes shortform content, with posts having a limit of 240 characters. X users value sharply written posts with one or two searchable hashtags. Blogs are a place to showcase long-form content. You’ll want to plan your blog post by choosing your topic, gathering your sources to reference for your article, and then creating an outline for your post so that you can create a blog post that is thoughtful with a cohesive message. Blogs can have a conversational tone but should still have a professional voice. Make sure that you optimize your blog post for Search Engine Optimization, as having good SEO will allow your post to show up in online search engine results. Make sure that you give your post an eye-catching headline that will draw your reader in. When creating effective copy for your website, make sure that the section of text can be easily read on both a desktop computer and on mobile devices. You’ll want to generate content that is visually engaging for the audience and that encourages a call to action. Website visitors will typically scan your site for relevant information, so make sure that it can be understood after briefly reading. Social media platforms may come and go, but creating strategies to best relay your messaging will help your organization in the long run. BL Natasha Collier is a development associate with the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning. The Carnegie Center is a nonprofit educational center offering seasonal writing, publishing, language classes, and community programming. For more, visit carnegiecenterlex.org.

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CraveWorthy Roxa Kola Returns Ale-8-One Bottling Co. brings back a nostalgic favorite for a limited-edition run BY SHANNON CLINTON

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

efore Kentucky’s best-known soft drink, Ale-8-One, bubbled into being, there was Roxa Kola. Roxa Kola and Ale-8-One (“A Late One”) were both developed by George Lee Wainscott — Roxa Kola in 1906 in honor of his wife, Roxanne, followed by Ale-8-One in 1926. The company itself, based in Winchester, was founded in 1902. While Ale-8-One has long been a Kentucky favorite, celebrating its 95th anniversary in 2021, the company is reintroducing its Roxa Kola with a limited run released in early November and just in time for the holidays. Kevin Price, Ale-8’s chief marketing officer, and Daphne Phipps, director of product excellence and innovation, recently shared some of the behind-the-scenes processes that led to the reinvention of Roxa Kola for a new generation. Before Wainscott invented Roxa Kola, he made distilled water and fruit-flavored sodas. “Fruit-flavored sodas were not his recipes, so he decided he needed to have his own recipe — something that was his,” Phipps said. The result was Roxa Kola, which enjoyed a more than 50-year run until it was discontinued in 1969. A few years ago, the idea surfaced

“When people taste it, it brings us back to our childhood of these older colas that came in glass bottles. It will catch you by surprise.” DAPHNE PHIPPS, ALE-8-ONE DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

to breathe new life into the beverage as a tribute to family and traditions. (Ale-8-One Bottling Company is now in its fourth generation of ownership and is the oldest privately held bottler in the country still owned and operated by its founding family.) “I actually started developing Roxa Kola soon after I started working here,” Phipps said. She began making small batches by hand in the lab until she thought the mixture was good enough to present to the new product development team, which tastes and reviews all new products and is trained in sensory evaluation. The team sampled the mixture, noting likes and dislikes through several rounds of adjustments. The resulting formulation and newly designed label pays homage to the original without exactly replicating its look and taste. If anyone doubted the company’s dedication to detail, Roxa Kola’s relaunch was even delayed a year until the drink was deemed right, technically making it “A Late One,” too. “When you look at the packaging, you’ll notice it’s the 121st anniversary,” Price said. “The truth was that it was originally meant for [the company’s] 120th anniversary.” If we’re treating Roxa Kola like a fine wine or bourbon, what are the tasting notes? Phipps obliged, saying, “It reminds me of a nostalgic cola,” she said. “When people taste it, it brings us back to our childhood of these older colas that came in glass bottles. It will catch you by surprise.” And speaking of bourbon, Price said he tests each new flavor offering mixed with spirits, particularly bourbon, and this one fits the bill nicely. Roxa Kola will be on shelves in the bottler’s core 20-county distribution area this month. If successful, might Roxa Kola make an occasional surprise reappearance, a la the McRib? “If it’s a hit, we’d look at a ‘McRib opportunity’ because I think that’s kind of a perfect comparison,” Price said. BL

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he first time Dan Noel put on the green and black kilt, he knew he was going to receive a few curious stares. But now, some 18 months later, showing up at a customer’s house in a kilt to wash their windows is just another day at the office. Noel owns the local franchise for Men in Kilts, a window washing and gutter cleaning service. He and his employees do the cleaning in kilts, something that not only draws the odd glance but also helps promote his business. “I’ve had people honk at me and wave at me,” he said about wearing his kilt. “Somebody actually stopped me and said he was trying to get a hold of us for an estimate. He caught me at a red light and waved me down. It does garner attention.” Noel didn’t start off working in a kilt. He began his career in human resources. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Noel ventured into recruiting and HR. After

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about 15 years, he decided to explore other opportunities. “I felt like I was on a treadmill,” he said. “I came home one day and told [my wife] Leslie, ‘I’m looking to get into something different where I can interact more with people, hire people, and actually influence company culture and grow something.’ Her first question was, ‘What do you think about wearing a kilt?’ It was totally out of left field.” Men in Kilts was started in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Scotsman Nicholas Brand. With a hand-sewn kilt, Brand created a visual element to pair with the otherwise non-descript job of window cleaning. Within five years, the company had grown to more than $1 million in annual revenue and was looking at franchising. Since then, the company has expanded with franchises across Canada and North America. Noel said he was initially attracted to the company for the opportunity to interact with people and to build something from the ground up. After discussions with his wife, he decided it was the right opportunity at

the right time. First, he trained with another franchise owner in Cincinnati and then worked with the company to start the business in Lexington in March 2022. Initially, he said, he focused on the 40515 zip code near where he lives, starting with friends and family. Through door hangers, community events, and a membership with Commerce Lexington, he’s been able to grow the business. “Work kind of begets work,” he said. “People see our truck, and they see me, and I’ll hand out business cards or I’ll hand out door hangers, and it helps to expand the business.” For Noel, the business is about more than just cleaning windows — it’s about building relationships. Being able to interact with customers and help them not just as a maintenance partner but as a person who lets them know how their investment is holding up is a key part of what makes the business worthwhile to him, he said. Now, with a full year under his belt, he’s been able to see firsthand how the business fluctuates and changes with the seasons. “We’ve mainly focused on window cleaning in the winter, but there are a lot of times when leaves fall late, so people need their gutters cleaned out,” he said. “Unfortunately,

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when one of the requirements is ‘Hey, you have to wear a kilt.’ Somebody could be great at what they do, but they just don’t have the guts or the desire to wear a kilt. I need people that are going to be comfortable with that.” In the future, he sees the business expanding to another truck and more equipment to handle more customers. With franchise rights that currently extend throughout the state, Noel hopes to expand the business further, but only if things are done in the right way.

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Julietta Market and Greyline Station Block Party and Winter Market. Taking place Dec. 3 and Dec. 17 respectively, Julietta Market and Greyline Station’s Block Party and Winter Market offer two festive, holiday-themed opportunities to shop for Kentucky-made goods and locally grown produce while supporting more than 70 small local businesses. From selling gourmet culinary items and craft cocktail mixers to handcrafted jewelry, clothing, candles, houseplants, home decor, vintage items and more, this collection of small businesses offers a great one-stop shop for a variety of holiday shopping needs. Block party takes place 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 3, and the Winter Market takes place 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave. www.juliettamarket.com and www.greylinestation.com

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Southern Lights. Daily through Dec. 31. This annual event has been helping Kentuckians get in the festive spirit for more than 20 years. After driving through more than three miles of extravagant holiday lights, guests can head inside to meet Santa, visit the petting zoo and take mini train rides. (Closed on Christmas Eve.) Open daily 5:30-10 p.m. The Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pike. www.khpfoundation. org/southern-lights Holidays at Mustard Seed Hill. Nov. 27-Jan. 1. Taking place at the historic property and event venue in Millersburg, Kentucky, the annual Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill event features a variety of ways to celebrate the season, including a stunning display of

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commerce ribbon cuttings or showing up to tailgate at UK football games, the kilt draws attention. They do have their drawbacks. Cold weather and wind can create less-than-ideal working conditions. With shorts on under their kilts, Noel and his employee have come to accept that their work clothes are just another part of the job. “We like to have fun with it,” he said. “We’ve got shirts that say, ‘No Peeking.’” BL

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show is one of the most special and impressive local tributes to the holidays. The public is invited to experience the show from their cars, tuning into 89.5 FM to hear the music and the narration. 6:30-9 p.m. daily, 1745 Abbington Way. www.facebook.com/ JonesFamilyLights

Ice Skating at The Rink. Open through early January. In celebration of the holiday season, the lawn of Triangle Park lawn is transformed each winter into a family-friendly winter ice village. Warm treats are available to purchase from the concession stand, and skates are available to rent. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m., plus additional daytime hours when Fayette County school is out; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Triangle Park, 400 W. Main St. www.triangleparklexington.org

“We want to make sure that we’re doing things safely, that we’re representing our community well, that we’re customerfocused, and that we can do things right,” he said. Since starting the business, Noel has grown a full beard to complement his reddish hair. While the kilts are a gimmick, he said, they are a gimmick that works and that have helped him to stand out from the crowd. Whether attending chamber of

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sometimes they don’t see it until it’s too late. We’re really looking to build our commercial work as well during January … where we can come in and do inside storefronts or apartment associations and condos.” With one employee, Noel said he’s currently looking to hire another team member. That can prove to be challenging, he said. “I’m slow to hire. I’m very deliberate in the type of person that I want,” he said. “Part of it is that they kind of weed themselves out

holiday lights (Nov. 27-Jan. 1), an Artisan Holiday Market featuring local retail and artisanal vendors and a holiday cafe (Wed.-Sun., Nov. 27-Dec. 23), and an annual gingerbread house competition and display, featuring the exquisite, detailed work of local pastry chefs along with community submissions. Visit website for hours and more information. Mustard Seed Hill, 1122 Main St., Millersburg. www.mustardseedhill.events

Jones Family Christmas Light Show. Dec. 1-Jan. 1. The Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show is a residential light and music show created by Ryan Jones, a visually impaired man who imagines and designs a spectacular show each year. Featuring thousands of holiday lights that are set to dance to music, a snow machine, a narrated Christmas story and more, the

Lexington Mercantile Co. Holiday Market. Dec. 3-4. This juried holiday market will feature handmade items from local makers, boutiques and vendors, as well as food and drink from local food trucks. Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. www. lexingtonmercantileco.com Luminate Lexington Christmas Parade. Dec. 4. The annual downtown Christmas parade features a variety of participants, from individuals and families to organizations, marching bands and more, traveling along a route on Main Street between Midland Avenue and Mill Street. 11 a.m. www.downtownlex.com

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Dec. 5. Stemming from the imagination of Grammy-winning musician and producer Chip Davis, this popular holiday tribute melds a bevy of musical styles, including prog-rock, New Age and jazz, with a stunning highproduction multimedia show. 7 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 822 Hall Drive., Richmond. www. ekucenter.com

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When complete, Town Branch Park will feature an amphitheater, children’s play spaces, dog park, interactive water features, and walking paths.

Construction Begins on Town Branch Park Contractor Dean Builds outlines the phases of development BY LIZ CAREY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

fter years of careful planning and successful fundraising, the $39 million Town Branch Park officially commenced construction in downtown Lexington in August. To meet the ambitious target of completing this transformative project by its scheduled deadline in the fall of 2025, a coordinated effort to install infrastructure, landscaping, and hardscaping at precisely the right times is crucial, according to officials from Dean Builds, the selected contractor responsible for realizing the park’s vision. The commercial and industrial construction company has started laying the groundwork for the park, located just northwest of the recently renovated Central Bank Center. The project, bounded by Oliver Lewis Way, Main, and High Streets, will transform acres

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of asphalt into a greenspace bordered by Town Branch Creek. The finished park will feature an amphitheater, children’s play spaces, dog park, interactive water features, and plenty of walking paths. Founded by David Dean in 2010, Dean Builds has worked on projects for local institutions like Midway University, Sayre School, and the University of Kentucky, as well as national organizations such as HomeGoods, Ulta, Roses, and Staples. The company has been involved in the Town Branch Park project since 2018, when it was tasked with creating an estimated budget and a conceptual design. With the construction phase now officially underway, the initial step is to establish the park’s infrastructure, including stormwater and sanitary utilities, building retaining walls, and beginning to shape the landscape. “We’re importing nearly 15 feet of fill material to the amphitheater area,” Dean said. “If you were to visit now, you’d see numerous trucks delivering materials.” More than 26,000 cubic yards of fill dirt will be transported to the site, said Blanton Coates, director of business development at Dean Builds. Once that is complete, installing the hardscaping can begin.

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“Once that foundation and utilities are laid in, then you start seeing the hardscape materials for the buildings that will be in place,” Coates said. “In addition to that, there are the foundation pieces for different pods of the areas of the park, like the dog park, the playground area, which has one active playground area and a water play area, and then you have all the hardscape pathways that run throughout the park.” Installing those elements will take from spring to fall of 2024, they said, to take advantage of more temperate weather. Upon completing these foundational elements, the next step is landscaping.

“You can only plant trees and bushes two times a year,” Dean said. “You’ve got to hit those planting seasons, which are usually spring and late fall. If you miss them, you have got to wait.” Instead of just putting plants into fill dirt, the park will be filled with a special blend of soil and substrates that will provide optimal conditions for the landscaping to thrive. Stone material to ensure proper drainage is installed first, then clay, then a soil mix. “Almost the whole area is covered in engineered topsoil,” Dean said. “And that’s probably different than most parks that you’ll see. We’re pre-mixing it to a special mix… that’s

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going to help stabilize the grass in the field, so that … it gives the grass and the plants some hardiness to where they’ll grow back and rebound after you have a big concert or after you have a big event.” In addition, the project will see the renovation and rehabilitation of Town Branch Creek, surfacing the waterway from a hidden creek bed to an above-ground stream. That element will add a draw to the park and downtown that could be a major economic boost to the city, Dean said. Cities like Greenville, South Carolina, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Austin, Texas, have all seen economic rebounds after focusing on greenways and water elements in their downtown areas. “I think if you look at anything that the private citizens or government spend on parks, there’s like a tenfold give back,” he said. “Look at Austin. The whole emphasis of that city is around that nice park area and trails and all the activities that go on near the water.” Austin was ranked one of the fastestgrowing cities in the country in 2022 by Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and has seen an economic boom as it has developed a reputation as a tech hub. Greenville, in recent years, has been noted as a vacation and retirement spot since renovating its shorefront along the Reedy River. Town Branch Park is expected to be both an attractive public resource in the middle of the city and an economic driver. “This park is bringing in music acts and activities around the amphitheater,” Dean said. “There are revenue opportunities within this park that will bring people to the city.” BL

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Solving Kentucky’s Ongoing Nursing Shortage Nursing organizations weigh in on measures to help bridge the gap

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entucky hospitals are grappling with an ongoing shortage of healthcare workers, particuarly nurses, and the deficit continues to grow each year. According to a workforce survey conducted by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) last year, the state’s hospitals faced a shortage of 5,400 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, with the most significant shortfalls observed in medical surgical units. “The bottom line for hospitals is that our costs are skyrocketing, healthcare workers are retiring in large numbers, and not enough people are entering health professions to meet the growing need,” said KHA president Nancy Galvagni in comments to the state legislature’s Interim Health, Welfare & Family Services Committee. “The crisis has been in the making for a while,” she said. “Burnout from understaffing during the pandemic, staff retiring or quitting at record rates, and staff, like RNs, choosing to leave and travel for more competitive pay.” The last part, regarding the number of travel nurses, is “jaw-dropping,” said Galvagni. Kentucky hospitals rely on contract nurses traveling to Kentucky from other states, often temporarily, to fill in where they’re needed most. They are paid premium rates, a hospital cost that is unsustainable, says Galvagni. Earlier this year, the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) predicted a potential shortage of 20,000 nurses in the state by 2025. Many nurses are leaving the profession due to exhaustion and demoralization caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the KNA conducted a statewide survey of 850 nurses, revealing their concerns and suggestions for addressing the nursing shortage. Nurses emphasized the importance

of nonfinancial factors such as adequate work breaks, involvement in decision-making related to nursing and patient care, improved communication with management, and measures to reduce abuse from patients or their families. The survey also highlighted financial solutions, including increased staffing to reduce heavy patient assignments, higher pay, additional nonclinical staff to handle nonessential tasks, and financial incentives such as student loan forgiveness. In late 2021, Governor Andy Beshear declared the nursing shortage a state of emergency. He said the crisis could have longterm repercussions for patients and the entire healthcare delivery system if solutions are not found. The governor issued an order in early 2022 requiring the nursing board to approve nursing school enrollment increases, requiring schools to report every vacant student seat monthly, and to keep the board informed of needed faculty. The order also allows nursing schools to open new campuses more quickly and facilitates reciprocity with other states. But enrolling more nursing students is not enough, experts say. Nurse-candidates must also pass the National Council Licensure Exam before they can practice. Not all do. The KNA recommended various measures to alleviate the nursing shortage, including involving nurses in finding solutions, providing funding for faculty retention and recruitment, rewarding schools for high pass rates and graduation rates, offering student loan forgiveness, creating a nurse emeritus program to attract retired nurses, and providing retention bonuses for local nurses. Adequete funding, faculty, and resources are key to support Kentucky’s nursing schools in enrolling new students, training them quickly and thoroughly, and getting them into the workforce. Dee Polito is an advanced practice registered nurse and a full-time faculty member at Frontier Nursing University in its certified nurse-midwifery program. “In my view, the nursing shortage, especially in Kentucky, is because of a lack of nursing staff and a heavy patient load,” Polito said. “But also, not enough pay. In addition, COVID influenced nurses being overworked.” Polito says concerns raised in KNA’s sur-

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vey of Kentucky nurses are valid. She agrees nurses should have an equal voice in discussions with administrators, legislators, and policymakers about the shortage. She also believes nursing schools should be financially rewarded for having high pass rates for the Nursing Board Exam and for high graduation rates. Frontier Nursing University (FNU), headquartered in Versailles, specializes in distance education programs offered through online coursework. Polito thinks Frontier’s system could be a model for how some nurses

receive an advanced education while finding greater workplace satisfaction. “When I was an RN, I wanted to obtain an advanced degree and become a certified nurse midwife. But there were no midwifery schools where I lived,” Polito said. “I didn’t want to uproot my family and move to where there was a university. FNU was innovative, even in the early 1990s, by developing a distance learning program so each student could stay in their own communities, do their coursework, and then find a clinical practice site in their area. That is a good system.” BL

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A Light in the Dark Sun Behavioral Health provides treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues, launches program in partnership with FCPS BY DAN DICKSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

UN Behavioral Health is celebrating the first anniversary of its Lexington intensive outpatient treatment center for those suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. The facility on Sterlington Road in the Alumni Office Park is helping meet a tremendous need in the community. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 746,000 adults in Kentucky have a mental illness and 40,000 Kentuckians ages 12 to 17 suffer from depression. In Lexington, SUN says its surveys reveal the average resident has 4.3 mentally unhealthy days per month. Hoping to make a dent in those figures, SUN’s Lexington center has treated more than 200 patients from Fayette and surrounding counties over the past year. “This place is a very nice stepping-stone in helping someone make a stable transition back home,” said Jason Staats, CEO of SUN Behavioral Health, which also operates

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a major psychiatric hospital in Erlanger in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. SUN is an acronym for the phrase “Solving Unmet Needs.” “The services in Lexington include partial hospitalization,” Statts said, “which is 20 to 30 hours of treatment a week. It is group-based. Patients see a prescriber and a therapist and are there four to six hours a day. There are education and skill-building groups and psychotherapy.” Staats says that program is designed to be an alternative to or a transition from in-patient care. “It helps people acclimate into the community and be at their own home at night and with SUN for part of the day,” he said. There is another level of care at the Lexington center. IOP stands for intensive outpatient program. “That is 12 to 15 hours of group treatment a week, and the patient is usually in the building with us from three to four hours on their treatment day,” Staats said. “This is lessening their reliance on the higher level of treatment oversight. We are seeing them getting well and being more independent.”

Staats, a native of London, Kentucky, earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. Over the years, he gradually gained experience in his field and his most recent assignment was as Market CEO of Columbus Spring, an inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction services center in Columbus, Ohio. When asked how it felt to be working to help Kentuckians with their mental health and addiction problems, Staats got personal. “That is what drew me back to Kentucky in this role,” he said. “The communities in Kentucky are personal to me. They are the places where my family and friends live. Getting those communities healthy is important to me because this is my home state, and we treat a good portion of it.” Staats said that the need for mental health treatments spiked during the times that COVID most impacted healthcare. Many SUN patients were not able to see their providers in person during that time. Sometimes they didn’t see them at all. Other times they had to coordinate by phone or virtual meetings. “The whole philosophy of treatment is understanding the patient and when in-person interaction is taken away we see more people under-managed or not managed at all because services are unavailable,” Staats said. “That’s when we started to see stronger symptoms in people.” Staats is pleased that the stigma of mental health appears to be lifting in many areas, though it “still has a long way to go,” he said. “We are seeing more awareness, visibility, and support for mental health from government and the media. Kentucky has done a better job of recognizing the need for treatment.” Staats added that there are more town hall meetings on mental health and people are asking what they can do to improve things

in their communities. There is also more coordination among partners. Speaking of partners, SUN has just launched a new mental health program for middle-school-aged students in the Fayette County Public Schools. It is a partial hospitalization program that is operated out of Lexington Traditional Middle School. Schools, parents, and other community referral sources can recommend students to the program. Assessments are free of charge. The SUN center inside LTMS will be open during school hours and managed on-site by a therapist and a mental health technician. If inpatient care is deemed necessary, there is an option of admission to SUN’s psychiatric hospital in Erlanger. Shericka Smith is coordinator of Extended School Services and Social Work & Mental Health Services in the school system. “That middle school age is difficult, and many students are just trying to find their way,” Smith said. “Some deal with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity crisis situations. It may not be serious enough to require complete hospitalization, but students may need to learn skills to better cope.” Smith says SUN has a good reputation with psychiatric treatment and she believes SUN can help get students back on track and prepared to re-enter their traditional middle school. With 9,100 middle school students enrolled in the district, Smith expects the SUN center to be busy. As for the future, SUN’s CEO wants to maintain good communication with all its partners, see what services are missing and fill them. “It takes a community to treat mental health issues,” Staats said. “The patient is just one part of the equation. We also must talk with the patient’s family, the outpatient provider, and the primary care doctor. It takes coordination to make patients well.” BL

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Regional Hospitals Ranked by total number of inpatient days June 2023 Based on the 2022 Administrative Claims Data Report – Inpatient Hospitalization Days, Facility and Payor

Rank

Hospital Name Address Phone Website

Total Inpatient Days

Medicare Inpatient Days

Medicaid Inpatient Days

Commercial Inpatient Days

Charity/ Self Pay Inpatient Days

Other

Top Local Official(s)

UK HealthCare Albert B. Chandler Hospital 800 Rose St., N. 100 Lexington, KY 40536 (859) 323-5126 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu

248,471

91,630

87,870

55,228

2,615

11,357

Robert DiPaola, MD (Co-Executive VP for Health Affairs)

Baptist Health Lexington 1740 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 623-3131 www.baptisthealth.com/lexington

108,540

57,514

21,091

28,193

676

1,066

Gerard “Ger” Colman (CEO)

Saint Joseph Hospital 1 Saint Joseph Drive Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 313-1000 www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-hospital

61,916

40,780

10,635

9,748

439

314

Tony Houston (CEO)

UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital 310 S. Limestone St. Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 226-7000 www.samaritanhospital.com

57,650

23,097

22,832

8,362

894

2,465

Mark F. Newman, M.D.

Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 254-5701 www.cardinalhill.org

46,289

26,467

8,856

10,417

515

Susan Hart (CEO)

Frankfort Regional Medical Center 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875-5240 www.frankfortregional.com

30,159

18,797

6,256

3,861

775

470

Ashley Hickel (Interim CEO)

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center 21 S. Third St. Danville, KY 40422 (859) 239-1000 www.emrmc.org

29,029

9,193

5,715

13,033

592

496

Daniel E. McKay (CEO)

Ridge Behavioral Health System 3050 Rio Dosa Drive Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 269-2325 www.ridgebhs.com

21,711

1,119

15,414

3,930

1,069

179

Nina Eisner

Saint Joseph East 150 N. Eagle Creek Drive Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 967-5000 www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-east

15,932

4,910

5,065

5,359

344

254

Tony Houston (CEO)

Baptist Health Richmond 801 Eastern Bypass Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 333-4415 www.baptisthealthrichmond.com

13,567

7,493

3,890

1,769

134

281

Christopher M. Roty, FACHE (President)

Clark Regional Medical Center 175 Hospital Drive Winchester, KY 40391 (859) 745-3500 www.clarkregional.org

14,348

7,705

4,297

1,449

358

539

Matt Smith (CEO)

Bourbon Community Hospital 9 Linville Drive Paris, KY 40361 (859) 987-3600 www.bourbonhospital.com

9,827

2,457

4,271

2,988

Tommy Haggard (CEO)

Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Road Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospital.com

6,837

3,127

1,892

1,611

129

Clifford Wilson (CEO)

Harrison Memorial Hospital 1210 Kentucky Highway 36 East Cynthiana, KY 41031 (859) 234-2300 www.harrisonmemhosp.com

5,322

2,756

1,557

868

118

Stephen K. Toadvine (CEO)

Source: 2022 Kentucky Annual Administrative Claims Data Report, Inpatient Hospitalization January to December 2022, published June 2023. Hospital websites and individual hospital representatives. Minimum total inpatients days 5,300.

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Health Care Law Firms Health care law divisions ranked by number of health care lawyers 2023

Rank

Firm Name Address Phone Website

Number of Lawyers in Health Care Office and/or Health Care Divisions

Number of Partners/ Associates/ Counsel/ Paralegals in Lexington Office

For questions regarding the BizLists email bizlists@smileypete.com Managing Partner(s) in Lexington office/ year founded locally/ total number of offices

Health Care Law Practice Areas

Frost Brown Todd LLC 250 W. Main St., Ste. 2800 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 231-0000 www.frostbrowntodd.com

14 partners/ 6 paralegals

Jan de Beer/ 1981/ 16

Dickinson Wright PLLC 300 W. Vine St., Ste. 1700 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 899-8700 www.dickinson-wright.com

8 partners/ 1 paralegal

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional health care; transactional agreements; health care professional liability; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; telehealth; HIPAA/privacy law; behavioral health; nursing home negligence

Brian Johnson, Andrew Dorisio/ 2015/ 20

Stites & Harbison PLLC 250 W. Main St., Ste. 2300 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 226-2300 www.stites.com

9 partners/ 6 paralegals

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional health care and transactional agreements; healthcare professional liability; medical malpractice; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence. Other: Stark Law; Anti-Kickback Statute; anti-trust; life sciences technology and commercialization; clinical trials and medical devices; risk management; health care licensure defense; HIPAA; privacy and data security; medical staff governance and peer review; medical managed care; insurance regulatory; FDA regulatory; provider contracting; bankruptcy and restructuring; mergers and acquisitions; finance; construction; employment; environmental; litigation, real estate, and tax for all health care related facilities to include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, etc., and their physicians

Cassidy R. Rosenthal (Office Executive Member), Marjorie A. Farris (Chair of Firm)/ 1832/ 11 (in 6 states)

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC 300 West Vine St., Ste. 2100 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 231-3000 www.skofirm.com

32 partners/ 7 paralegals

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional agreements and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence. Other: antitrust; breach of contract; clinical research; contract negotiations; False Claims Act; health benefit claims; independent contractor agreements; insurance coverage; intellectual property; life sciences; credentialing and peer review actions; medical devices; Medicare and Medicaid audits; mergers and acquisitions; physician employment agreements; physician-owned devices; product liability; Qui Tam; RICO

P. Douglas Barr (Managing Director and Chairman of the Board)/ 1897/ 5

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 100 W. Main St., Ste. 900 Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 425-1000 www.dinsmore.com

35/ 6

23 partners/ 19 associates/ 3 counsels/ 6 paralgals

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional health care and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence Other: litigation; internal investigations; telehealth; life sciences; clinical trials; medical devices; HIPPA; FDA regulatory; False Claims Acts; bankruptcy and restructuring; immigration; mergers and acquisitions; finance; employment and real estate tax

Grahmn Morgan (Office Managing Partner in Lexington)/ 1997/ 30

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP 250 W. Main St., Ste. 1600 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 233-2012 www.wyattfirm.com

18 partners/ 4 associates/ 5 counsels/ 5 paralegals

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; transactional health care and agreements; health care professional liability; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence, HIPPA compliance

W. Craig Robertson, III/ 1977/ 5

Embry Merritt Womack Nance PLLC 201 E. Main St. Ste. 1402 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 543-0453 www.emwnlaw.com

17/ 2

6 partners/ 5 paralegals

Healthcare regulatory compliance; fraud, waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; transactional healthcare and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice; hospital representation

Darren L. Embry, Joyce A. Merritt, James G. Womack, Samantha T. Nance/ 2011/ 3

McBrayer PLLC 201 East Main St., Ste. 900 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 231-8780 www.mcbrayerfirm.com

4 partners/ 1 paralegal

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional health care and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice, health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence; litigation; mergers and acquisitions; government relations; telehealth; physician employment agreements; HIPPA compliance; false claims acts; Stark law; anti-kickback statute

James H. Frazier, III/ 1978/ 2

Kinkead & Stiltz, PLLC 301 E. Main St., Ste. 800 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 296-2300 www.ksattorneys.com

9/ 2

5 partners/ 4 associates/ 4 paralegals

Fraud; waste and abuse claims; Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements; pharmacy law; transactional health care and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence; health care professionals boards defense

Robert C. Stilz, Jr./ 1997/ 1

Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney PLLC 333 W. Vine St., Ste. 1500 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 255-8581 www.sturgillturner.com

5 partners/ 2 paralegals

Health care regulatory compliance; Certificate of Need; fraud, waste and abuse claims; pharmacy law; transactional health care and transactional agreements; health care professional liability; medical malpractice; health care professional licensure defense; hospital representation; nursing home negligence

Bryan H. Beauman/ 1957/ 1

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Roda Ferraro

Keeneland Library’s new director on preserving horse racing’s past while informing its future targeted at adults. We also conduct in-house research workshops for equine industry programs to help familiarize individuals with the resources available to them as they embark on their educational journeys and eventual careers centered on the industry. We conduct research workshops in university classroom settings, as well. More recently, we’ve introduced educational programs for youth in both the library and school systems, as well as in community centers. Many of these recent educational efforts have been focused on our current exhibit, “The Heart of the Turf.”

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he Keeneland Library was founded in 1939, just three years after the race track itself. It’s since grown to become the world’s largest public repository of information and image resources related to the Thoroughbred industry. With over 30,000 books — some of which date to the 1500s — three million photographic items, and 25 million pages of articles, the library plays a crucial role in preserving the history of horse racing. Much of the library’s work is conducted behind the scenes, says incoming director Roda Ferraro, who officially steps into the role in November following long-time director Becky Ryder’s retirement. Ferraro and her “small but mighty” team of two full-time librarians and two associates regularly assist academics, journalists, authors, and others from around the world in researching projects related to the equine world. “There are very few exhibits, books, articles, or films that have any ties to this industry for which we haven’t connected those content creators to the resources they need,” Ferraro said. Recently, the groundbreaking “Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” exhibit garnered increased public attention for the Keeneland Library. More than 5,000 people have visited the library to view the exhibit, which has been extended through December 8, or have interacted with its educational outreach program. A traveling version of “Heart of the Turf” will be displayed at six local sites through June, including the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library, and the Lexington History Museum. It will then be exhibited at The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. Ferraro, who holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Kentucky, began working at the Keeneland Library in 2014 before assuming the role of Head Librarian in 2017. She returned to the Library in late 2022 following a contract with the National Museum of Racing, in part to lead the development of the “Heart of the Turf” exhibit. We spoke with Ferraro to learn more about the library’s mission, its collections, and educational initiatives. How does the library support equinerelated research? Our mission has always been critical to what Keeneland sees as its role in preserving the sport’s history to inform its decision-making today. Historically, our focus was on providing assistance for researchers who visited the library in person. However, in recent years, we’ve shifted to working with remote researchers. We field requests from industry stakeholders, academics, journalists, and more from around the

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Can you tell us more about “Heart of the Turf ”? Lexington’s East End was a historic hub for the Thoroughbred industry in general and, more specifically, for racing’s Black pioneers. So, although the African Americans featured in the exhibit, from enslavement to the present day, hail from across the country, most of them had a presence here. Lexington was very much their home, centered around the historic Kentucky Association racetrack, which was located in what is now Lexington’s East End neighborhood (Race Street led to the track’s entrance). After slavery was abolished, this is where many Black entrepreneurs established their racing and breeding operations, both on the land and in businesses surrounding that track. It’s a unique and beautiful legacy that we have here in Lexington. Visitors have the option to either independently explore the exhibit or schedule guided tours by contacting the library.

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Incoming Keeneland Library director Roda Ferraro led the development of the “Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” exhibit, which has been extended through December 8.

world, digitizing materials on demand and making them accessible. We receive requests from about 25 to 30 countries annually. We do have a research cap policy, where we begin to charge, but that doesn’t come into effect until we’ve exceeded a threshold of gratis research services within a set period of time.

film, book, or exhibit related to the industry benefits from our resources, whether it’s created by a museum like the Kentucky Derby Museum or the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, a federal or state park, a presidential library, or freelance writers worldwide.

Can you tell us about the library’s connection to well-known films like “Seabiscuit”? Certainly. This library was the research home for Laura Hillenbrand, the author of “Seabiscuit,” for which the film script was adapted. She conducted much of her research here remotely before that type of service delivery became the norm. Laura regards this library as one of the industry’s greatest treasures. It’s safe to say that any

What are some other ways the library supports the equine industry? In addition to our collections, growth and preservation work, and our remote service delivery systems, we also work to share our collections with the public through various education and outreach efforts. Examples of these programs include our Keeneland Library Lecture Series, which is ongoing and very popular, though historically primarily

What other types of artifacts does the library have on display? We have a wide array of art on display, spanning various mediums such as paintings and sculptures. Some of our paintings showcase the works of prominent equine artists like Edward Troye [who painted a portrait of the Thoroughbred “Lexington”], dating to the early 1800s. Our sculpture collection is also quite extensive and remarkable. Visitors often enjoy engaging with some of our artifacts related to both historical and contemporary prominent horses. We also have a substantial horseshoe collection. While most of it is behind glass, visitors can interact with some of the shoes for photo opportunities, such as one of Secretariat’s shoes. What I believe makes Keeneland especially unique is its commitment to preserving and considering the sport’s history as it makes decisions about today and about the future. This ongoing commitment is what truly sets Keeneland apart. BL Keeneland Library will host Pulitzer Prize winning-author Geraldine Brooks, who will discuss her popular 2022 novel, “Horse,” at 6 p.m. November 18 at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion. Visit Keeneland.com/library for tickets and information.

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EMPLOYMENT NEWS AND AWARDS IN OUR COMMUNITY

QUARLES

MCFARLAND

ENGLAND

WALKER

LIVECCHI

COX

FRANK

HELTON

WOOSLEY

MILLER

BUTTERBAUGH

ALVARADO

MATTOX

TOFFEY

TUNIS

SARTIN

HALL

HOLLAND

HENDERSON

MULHOLLEM

WILSON

KASTEN

BARNETT

CARTER

COLEMAN

DENNING

HINES

HOFFMAN

JENNINGS

SALADIN

STRAUS

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BENNETT

New Hires & Promotions Following a national search, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System board of regents chose Ryan Quarles, a former community college student, as its fourth president. Quarles now serves as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture. Commerce Lexington Inc. announced the promotion of Falon McFarland to project manager, economic development. Lexington construction company Dean Builds has promoted two key employees. Current vice president of operations, Jeff England, and senior project manager, Jeremy Walker, were named as owners of the company. Wrigley Media Group has expanded its executive ranks with the appointment of Joe Livecchi as the company’s new CEO. Alicia Cox has joined the teams at Stock Yards Bank as a private banking relationship manager. Central Bank announced the promotion of Matt Frank to vice president, wealth management development officer. Local agents Jennifer Helton and Fred Woosley have joined F.C. Tucker Bluegrass Realtors.

Zach Miller recently joined the brokerage Haymaker Company as a leasing/sales associate CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Behavioral Health in Lexington has welcomed Sean T. Butterbaugh, MD. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care in Lexington recently welcomed Alicia Alvarado, APRN. The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning recently named Jennifer Hester Mattox as its executive director. Mattox is Carnegie Center’s fifth executive director, and the fourth woman to lead the agency in its 31-year history. Daniel Toffey has joined the stallion sales team at Spendthrift as the leading stallion farm readies for the 2024 breeding season.

Kudos Music journalist Walter Tunis has won the media award in the Governor’s Awards in the Arts, presented by the Kentucky Arts Council. Tunis has been a music critic contributor to the Lexington Herald-Leader for nearly 43 years. Frost Brown Todd has reelected chairman Robert Sartin and chief executive officer Adam Hall for another three-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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Wyatt attorney Lexy Gross Holland was recognized by Legal Aid of the Bluegrass as Pro Bono Attorney of the Year for her work advocating for those in need of record expungement, eviction defense and domestic violence protection.

surer; and Nancy Barnett, secretary. The new members are Bishop E. Carter, IV, James (Jim) R. Coleman, Bethany Denning, Catherine Hines, Phillip Hoffman, Steve Jennings, Marty Lautner, and Sharon Saladin.

Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, has been elected to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 term.

Town Branch Commons Trail has won a national 2023 Honor Award from the American society of Landscape Architects. The award recognizes SCAPE, a landscape architecture firm based in New York, and Gresham Smith, local architects. The trail, completed in Oct. 2022, was a 10-year project built through downtown along the path of the city’s original water source, Town Branch.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) recently honored the following 13 Green Check members for demonstrating a commitment to increased sustainability within their facilities and operations: Creative Yoga (Silver), FoodChain (Silver), McConnell Springs (Silver), Poppy & Pomelo (Silver), Raven Run (Silver), Van Meter Holdings (Silver), Lucia’s World Emporium (Bronze), Lussi Brown Coffee Bar (Bronze), and LEX Center for Creative ReUse (Member). Recertifying honorees include: Klausing Group (Gold), Mediocre Creative (Silver), VisitLEX (Silver), and Bluegrass United Church of Christ (Bronze). God’s Pantry Food Bank has announced its new officers and board of directors members. The officers are Andrew Henderson, president; Paul Mulhollem, first vice president; Melissa Wilson, second vice president; Gregory Kasten, trea-

McBrayer PLLC announced that it has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus. Mansfield Certification Plus, awarded by Diversity Lab, measures the structural changes and steps the firm has taken over the past year and a half to ensure internal paths to leadership — including lateral hiring, client pitch teams, promotions, appointments, and more — are open to all qualified lawyers. The Lindsey Wilson College Alumni Council has named Lexington photographer Bill Straus as its Distinguished Alumnus of 2023. Kentucky American Water recently awarded $8,000 to 16 central Kentucky fire departments through

its 2023 Firefighting Support Grant Program. Lexington Christian Academy senior Kathryn Sandford, a Cadet Major in the Kentucky Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was recently promoted to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. With this promotion, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sandford will be the only female high school cadet in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to hold this distinction. Additionally, Sandford will receive the Eaker Award which marks completion of Phase IV of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Fewer than two percent of cadets receive this award and the accompanying promotion to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. Lexington native and Air Force veteran Joe Bennett has introduced a new disaster response resource to the community called Lightspeed Restoration. The focus is on 24/7 disaster response for common emergencies caused by flooding, fire, and more. CASA of Lexington won two statewide awards at the annual Kentucky CASA Conference. The nonprofit serving abused and neglected children in seven central Kentucky counties won Core Model Program of the Year and was one of two programs spotlighted for their work on diversity, equity, and inclusion. BL

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WEEK November 9-18, 2023 Lexington’s first-ever weeklong Bourbon cocktail celebration. Taste unique off menu creations from: 33 Staves, Belle’s Bar, Bourbon on Rye, Campus Pub, Coles 735 Main, Eppings on Eastside, Georgie’s, Goodfella’s, Goodwood- Lexington, Inebriated Baker, J. Renders, Jake’s Cigar Bar, Kentucky Castle, Lockbox, Manchester Hotel - Lost Palm - Grand Dame, Merrick Inn, OBC, Rackhouse Tavern/Campbell House, Sage Rabbit, Thirsty Fox, Trifecta, and Whiskey Bear.

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(from left) Brady Barlow, Jesse Brasher, Kelly Hieronymus, Robin Sither, Ben Self

BREWING GOOD

WEST SIXTH + BGCF = IMPACTFUL. ORGANIZED. GIVING. From its beginning, West Sixth Brewing started with two goals: to make the best beer in Kentucky and make a positive impact on the communities it’s a part of. Blue Grass Community Foundation has been there every step of the way. West Sixth launched the West Sixth For A Cause Foundation, in partnership with BGCF, to expand its outreach and bring together all of its other charitable programs under one, big, community umbrella. In just 10 years, West Sixth has contributed more than $1 million to charitable and community projects. We’re here to help your business organize its giving and enhance its impact. Call us today at 859.225.3343.

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