1 In this Spring Edition Thank You Renewals & New Members Farm/City Banquet Annual Golf Tournament Chamber & Community Events The 57th Annual Farm/City Banquet is a time-honored tradition in Frankfort/Franklin County and has grown to be one of the largest Chamber events hosted each year. With our growth we have moved the 2015 Farm/City Banquet to Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Frankfort Convention Center. This annual event recognizes the contribution of agriculture and promotes communication between farm and business in our community and is once again sponsored by Whitaker Bank. There are many ways to get involved in the Farm/City Banquet and we hope you will take this opportunity to promote your business to potential clients and customers through one of these sponsorships. Sponsor exhibits will open at 5:30pm and dinner will begin promptly at 6:15pm __ GOLD SPONSOR - $1500.00 Benefits: • Recognition in all pre-event publicity • Recognition on slide show presentation • Recognition in the Chamber E-News distributed to over 1,000 Chamber members, community residents, and state employees. • Recognition on the Chamber's social media pages (1100 Facebook fans, 800 Linked-in and 206 Twitter followers. • Recognition from the podium during the event • Reserved seating for 8 in prime location at event • Recognition on Sponsor Banner on stage • Recognition in printed program • Display Table in arena __ SILVER SPONSOR—$850.00 Benefits: • Recognition in the Chamber E-News distributed to over 1,000 Chamber members, community residents, and state employees. • Recognition on the Chamber's social media pages (1055 Facebook fans, 725 Linked-in and 169 Twitter followers. • Table for 6 attendees at event • Display Table in pre-function hall • Opportunity to host two (2) Award winners at your table __AUTOMOTIVE/FARM EQUIPMENT SPONSOR - $250.00 Benefits: • Recognition on table signage at event • Reserved table for 8 individual guest • Ability to bring truck/farm equipment to display at event (limit one). __TABLE SPONSOR - $150.00 Benefits: • Recognition on table signage at event • Reserved table for 8 individual guest • Shared Display Table in pre-function hall. Please note: **Political candidates running for public office and/or their volunteers must purchase a display table in order to distribute campaign literature during the event. **************** FAX BACK TO 502-223-5942 **************** Promote your company by becoming a Sponsor of this time-honored event. Please call the Chamber office at 502-223-8261 or [email protected] for more information. ___Yes, I would like a display table? ___ Will electricity be needed? ___ Check Enclosed _____ Bill Me ____ Credit Card M/C or Visa account number:…………………………………………….………………..…………….. Expires:……………………………...………...…. CVV Code: ……………………...……………………... Contact Name: ………………………………………………………………………..………..………………. Company Name: ……………………………………………………Phone No.: ………………………… 2 2015 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MESSAGE Glenn Waldrop Frankfort Plant Board Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors OFFICERS 2015 Chairman of the Board Glenn Waldrop, Frankfort Plant Board Frankfort: Who are we? Where are we going? How do we get there? These three questions are the most important questions any community can ask itself. The answers shape the community for the next 50 years. As members of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, we are all committed to this community. Our commitment is to better serve our members, improve the lives of our employees and provide a better life for our families. That commitment goes much deeper than our businesses, employees and families. It gets to our very core: Making our community better for everyone, now and in the future. Our community is special, but we can be better. If we are to be all we really can be, we need vision. We need faith. We need commitment. We need answers to these three questions: Who are we? Where are we going? How do we get there? The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce is spearheading the Community Branding Initiative, and the goal is to find answers to these important questions. The initiative is much more than the Chamber, Downtown Frankfort, Inc., Kentucky Capital Development Corporation, the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism Commission and many of our members – ALL are ready to take the necessary steps to improve the place we call home. If a community is not moving forward, it is dying. When we get our questions answered, real progress begins. Our community will not stand idly by and watch other communities grow and prosper. It is time to take the first step toward our goal of making Frankfort and Franklin County everything it can be. Join the movement; it is going to be a fun ride! See page 2 for our levels of sponsorship and our Branding Initiative overview. Our current community supporters: City of Frankfort, Franklin County Fiscal Court, Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission, Kentucky Capital Development Corporation, Kentucky Employees Credit Union, Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky Employees Credit Union, Graviss McDonald’s. Immediate Past Chair/Vice Chair Economic Dev. Rene’ True, ConnectKentucky 2016 Chair-Elect/Vice Chair Community Dev. Mike Feldman, Farmers Bank Vice Chair Governmental Affairs Dave Weller, Weller Consulting Vice Chair Small Business Development Michael Mueller, Inside Out Design Vice Chair Membership Development John Hibbard, Edward Jones Treasurer Jim Clouse, CPA, Charles T. Mitchell Co. 2015 DIRECTORS Kristin Cantrell, CapCity Communications Rex Fowler, CENTRIA Danny Garland, First Federal Savings Bank Charles Harrison, Buffalo Trace Distillery Lee Higginbotham, Frankfort Regional Medical Ctr. Mitch Moore, Whitaker Bank Rachael Peake, Capital Cellars John Senter, Community Trust Bank Jonathan Vaught, McAllen Solutions Lee Ann Watters, Mountjoy Chilton Medley 2015 EX-OFFICIO Judge Exec. Huston Wells, Franklin Co. Fiscal Court Mayor Bill May, City of Frankfort Max Maxwell, Kentucky State University Joy Jeffries, Frankfort/Franklin Co. Tourism Brittain Skinner, Downtown Frankfort, Inc Open, KY Capital Dev. Corp. 2015 ADVISORY BOARD Mark Craig, The Eclectic Mix Robert Curry, Education & Workforce Dev. Cabinet Chrissy Jones, Franklin County Public Schools Ann Maenza, The State Journal Lydia Powell, KY Employees Credit Union Sharon Spencer, Farm Bureau Representative Nakeyae Street, Frankfort Jaycees Ralph Williams, KY State University Student Rep. Chamber Staff Carmen Inman, President/CEO Suzy Hosley, Member Services Director Carmen Engle, Office Manager Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 P: (502) 223-8261, F: (502) 223-5942 E: [email protected] Website: www.frankfortky.info 3 Background Over the past 18 months, numerous community stakeholders and the interests they represent have been developing a unified vision for our community's growth through 2050. Cooperation between these groups accelerated when we initiated annual joint board meetings between The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, Frankfort/ Franklin County Tourist Commission, Downtown Frankfort Inc., Kentucky Capital Development Corporation, the City of Frankfort, Franklin County Fiscal Court, and Frankfort Convention Center. During the joint board meeting in March 2014, the combined group determined that community branding for the City of Frankfort and Franklin County (hereunto referred to as Frankfort Area Community) is a top priority. A branding committee was formed as a result, and has now been expanded to include other key stakeholders including major financial and educational institutions and local media partners. As the committee began exploring the branding vision for the community, members concluded that extensive research would be required to create a brand that defines the Frankfort area and demonstrates the unique qualities that make it an attractive place in which to live, visit and do business. Since Frankfort is simultaneously a capital city and a small town, the brand development is challenging and requires specific expertise from a firm or individual that specializes in community branding. After nine months of meetings the Branding Committee completed a Request for Proposal which outlined the key goals and objectives of the branding initiative. In late November 2014 the Request for Proposal was sent out to 29 marketing companies across the United States. The Chamber received five proposals, three of which were from companies in Kentucky, one from Pennsylvania, and another from Tennessee. After providing the community and community partners at least 30 days to review the proposal and provide feedback, the Branding Committee has voted in favor of selecting our Branding Consultant. This consultant best matched the goals and objectives identified in the Request for Proposal was North Star out of Nashville, TN. You May Ask Why Now? After various meetings with key community partners there’s a consensus that it’s time for sustainable and effective marketing strategy. Based on the various conflicting messages in the marketplace it’s time to have a consistent brand and logo across our community (Frankfort and Franklin County) It’s time for our community to unite and take pride in the many attributes that make us so special. What Are the Benefits to Our Community? Increased tourism, which encourages outside dollars to our community, and, as a result, creates and sustains additional jobs. Attracting families to our community to choose Frankfort/Franklin County as a place to raise their family. Recruitment and retention of talent, making our community an even better place to live for the next generation. Attractiveness to new businesses, which spurs economic development. Fostering sense of pride and satisfaction for current residents. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, and Community Partners, need your help by investing in this sustained branding initiative to move our Community forward. You may contribute to the Community Branding Initiative in many ways. $10,000 Sponsorship Level $5,000 Sponsorship $2,500 Sponsorship $1,000 Sponsorship Level If you would like to donate to the Community Branding Initiative, or would like the Branding Committee to speak with your business or organization, or for more information, please contact Carmen Inman at the Chamber office 502-223-8261/[email protected]. 4 Mission Statement of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce is to develop strong businesses and a vibrant economy through business advocacy and leadership, resulting in a better quality of life for all. Think Business * Think Success * Think Chamber Welcome New Members AFLAC - Brian Martin AT&T A T & T Store Adecco Animal Medical Center Ashwood Place ASKA USA Corporation Bennett & Bays Insurance Services Big O Tires Cabinet Concepts of Frankfort Capital Pharmacy & Medical Equipment Capital Realty Celebrating Catering Central Kentucky Retirement Citizens Commerce National Bank Color Tronics Columbia Gas of Kentucky Consignment Furniture - Simon Deaton Agency Faesy CPA Group, PSC First Christian Church Forward Edge Associates of Frankfort Frankfort Animal Clinic Frankfort Jaycees Frankfort Realty Frankfort YMCA - Downtown Frankfort YMCA - West Frankfort YMCA - Crayon Club Franklin County Fiscal Court Franklin County Senior Activity Center Full Circle Studio & Gallery Greer Properties H.G. Mays Corporation Home Instead Senior Care Howard Law Group, PLLC Individual Member Taylor Carter Individual Members James & Carmen Inman Individual Member Bill Marshall Individual Member Elwyn Rainer, II Jazzercise Fitness Center Jim Boyd, Attorney Jim’s Seafood John C. Ryan, Attorney Johnson Newcomb, LLP KB Construction, LLC Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Logo’s LLC L.I.F.E. House for Animals Lovers Leap Vineyards & Winery MainSource Bank Mary Kay - Nancy Butler Memorable Travels Mystic Dragon, Inc. Noel Clayton Heating & Cooling, LLC O’Charley’s Restaurant OPPT Otis Engineering, LLC Paul Sawyier Public Library Payroll Solutions Periwinkle Interiors, LLC Poor Richards Books Poppy’s Bakery Premier Family Eye Richards Insurance, Inc. Rick’s White Light Robert Rowland, Attorney Salon 502 Save-A-Lot Frankfort Shelter Insurance Simon House Sky Properties, LLC The Elle Scoop Show The Grand Theatre The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast Prince Amanor Big Blue Spirits PO Box 5688, Frankfort 502-320-8311 Liquor & Party Supply Store Taylor Marshall Bluegrass Real Estate Solutions 305 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort 502-319-2344 Real Estate Services Isaac Castaneda Castle Medical, LLC 160 Versailles Road, Frankfort 678-486-7340 Scott Kennedy ESPN 680AM Louisville 105.7FM Frankfort 337 West Cardinal Blvd., Louisville 502-271-9710 Fred & Betty Fern Fern Realty PO Box 4127, Frankfort 502-875-2839 Dawn Rudd RMH Franchise Holding dba Applebee’s 1307 US 127 South, Frankfort 502-875-6117 Dean & Shiloh Ball Waverly House Auction 140 Hahn Drive, Frankfort 859-743-2472 Sarah Carroll Wireless Zone of Frankfort 7800 John Davis Drive #460 Frankfort 502-352-2902 5 57th Annual Farm/City Banquet Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 5:30 p.m. at the Frankfort Convention Center Hosted By: Sponsored By: Business Table Sponsorship $150 Benefits: • Recognition on table signage at event • Reserved table for 8 individual guest • Shared Display Table in pre-function hall Company Name: ___________________________________ Contact: _______________________________ Billing Method (Circle One) ____ Bill Me ____Check Enclosed ___ Credit—Call for Information For more information call the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce at 502-223-8261 or [email protected] 6 57th Annual Farm/City Banquet Thanks to our Farm/City Banquet Sponsors Corporate Sponsor Entertainment Sponsor Farm Credit Mid-America Pioneer Farmer Award The Bluegrass Hearing Clinic Outstanding Young Farmer Award Southern States Urban Ag Award Franklin County Cooperative Extension Services Pioneer Business Award Graviss McDonald’s Pioneer Educator Award Capital Day School Table Sponsors AT&T Farm Bureau Insurance Agencies Franklin County Cooperative Extension Services Franklin County Health Department Franklin County Farm Bureau Kentucky State University - Land Grant 7 8 9 UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Come out and enjoy an evening networking and connecting with your fellow Chamber members at Nitro of Frankfort. Please RSVP to the Chamber office at (502) 223-8261 or email [email protected]. Ribbon Cutting @ Waverly House Auction * Tuesday, April 16, 2015 * 140 Hahn Drive * 12:00pm Farm/City Banquet * Tuesday, April 28, 2015 * Frankfort Convention Center * 5:30-9:00pm Ribbon Cutting @ Health Tech Solutions * Thursday, April 30, 2015 * 2030 Hoover Blvd. * 11:00am Celebration at Thorn Hill Education Center * Friday, May 8, 2015 * 700 Leslie Avenue * 12:00-1:00pm Leadership Frankfort Class of 2015 Bowl-A-Thon Event * Saturday, May 16, 2015 * Capital Bowl * 2:00-5:00pm The Meeting House Bed & Breakfast 519 Ann Street, Frankfort Thursday, May 21, 2015 * 5:00-7:00pm Work Ready Community Committee Meeting * Thursday, May 28, 2015 * Chamber office* 8:30-9:30am Chamber Annual Golf Tournament * Friday, June 12, 2015 * Juniper Hill Golf Course * 7:30am-6:00pm Frankfort Area Chamber Night at Lexington Legends * Tuesday, July 7, 2015 * 7:05pm (tentative) Leadership Frankfort Graduation * Thursday, July 16, 2015 * 12:00 noon *location TBA Leadership Frankfort 2015-2016 Class Application Available—Monday, August 3, 2015 Are you interested in learning more about the Frankfort/Franklin County community and building your leadership skills? If so, than Leadership Frankfort is the program for you. Call the Chamber office to learn more. Frankfort Area Chamber Member Appreciation Picnic * Saturday, September 12, 2015 * Cove Springs Park * 12:00pm Interested in Hosting a Chamber Business after Hours to showcase your business? Call Suzy to schedule your Fall Event. 502-223-8261 or [email protected] 10 11 12 13 Fax both to the Chamber office (502) 223-5942 Partnership Savings for Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Members 14 Community Events ProActive 5K Business Wellness Challenge Friday, April 17, 2015 * 6:30pm Frankfort Kiwanis Club & Kentucky State University Cordially invite you to attend 3rd Annual Leadership Luncheon “Growing The Future of Frankfort, Kentucky” “A Community in Motion” Thursday, May 14, 2015 11:30am-1:00pm Kentucky State University - Student Center Ballroom 400 East Main Street, Frankfort Please RSVP your attendance plans to the Chamber at 502-223-8261. Your business is invited to participate in ProActive Therapy’s 2015 ProActive for Life 5K. Employees & family members can sign up and receive $4 off the registration fee by using the code BWC15 at checkout. Www.runsignup.com/race/KY/Frankfort/ ProActiveforLife5K Questions?? Contact Debbie Brown, 502-320-9168 [email protected] Paper Registration forms and Beginners & Advanced Training Programs can be downloaded from www.proactivetherapy.org. Discounts can be applied with paper registration also through April 10, 2015. Chamber Member Seeking Summer Interns If your business is interested in hosting a Summer Intern Program for High School or College Students, please contact: The Frankfort Area Chamber office 502-223-8261 or email [email protected] 15 Community Updates from Buffalo Trace Distillery Hello to old friends and new, we hope that the year 2015 is treating you well! We have lots to tell you about in this update, busy and exciting times at the Trace including: Warehouse X We completed construction of our experimental warehouse at the beginning of last year and rolled in the first set of barrels this past summer, beginning the first batch of experiments. The warehouse is comprised of four independently operating chambers that will allow specific variables to be tested, in order to determine their effect on aging barrels, along with a barrel breezeway with an open air rick that will allow a small number of barrels to age while being exposed to the natural elements. The very first experiment that just began this past summer is focusing on the effect of natural light over the next few years. Now that we’re more than six months in, we’ve pulled some samples and have some interesting results so far. These next couple of years will be very enlightening! If you would like more information about Warehouse X you can find it at www.experimentalwarehouse.com. Latest Awards The Distillery was named “Distiller of the Year” at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards, and our William Larue Weller Bourbon and Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old Whiskey won second and third finest whiskies in the world, respectively, by the esteemed Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. To see all of the awards the Distillery has won, visit http://ww.buffalotracedistillery.com Community events We’ve recently wrapped up some exciting dinner events at the Trace including our Legendary Craftsmen Dinner Series and our Buffalo Love dinner and our most favorite community event – the annual Easter Egg Hunt which sees almost 1,500 happy, smiling faces looking for Easter eggs and on May 1 will be our Oaks Day Festival. We host several community events at the Distillery throughout the year. To learn more about upcoming events, check out our 2015 Events Stampede on our website at http://buffalotracedistillery.com/events. Visitor Center One of the most enjoyable aspects of our work at the distillery is the number of folks coming to visit us, especially since we love showing visitors around the Trace. Last year we entertained over 100,000 guests! Unfortunately, our visitor center started to get a little overcrowded so we are expanding upstairs! Our visitor center is housed in a beautiful building constructed in 1881 and it has a lovely second floor still in its original condition, so we are adding 5,500 square feet of visitor center space right above the current footprint to include an additional tasting area and meeting and event space. The expansion is expected to be complete by June 2015. Expansion! In response to the growing demand for fine Kentucky bourbon whiskey the distillery continues to expand. We have been very fortunate to acquire an additional 233 acres of land adjacent to the distillery on which we will be able to accommodate new barrel storage warehouses as needed. We are also using the land to plant corn and other grains as we are planning to have our own “farm to table” bourbon in just a few years’ time! Even more significantly, we have been able to buy back warehouses R, S, T and U which had been sold off and converted into office buildings during the great industry crash in the 1970s and 80s. We have converted them back into barrel warehouses and are already filling them with barrels!! In total, the distillery now covers 376 acres and has 125 buildings, spanning four centuries of construction – 1700s, 1800s, 1900s and 2000s. Also, rest assured, we are making lots more whiskey as we try to catch up to the demand but aging cannot be rushed, so thank you for your patience during this period of shortages on our brands. Coffee Table Book For the past few years, we have been working with the very talented photographer David Toczko of Lone Dakota Photography on a coffee table book featuring more than 200 color photos of Buffalo Trace Distillery. This beautiful book is now on sale in our Visitor Center as well as online at http://buffalotracegiftshop.com/. David did a spectacular job of capturing the distillery in all its glory and we are very appreciative of the work and effort that he put forth on the project. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit: http://buffalotracedistillery.com/ 16 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! If you’ve been thinking about an indoor or outdoor project, give us a call. (502) 352-4646 kbconstructionky.com Residential & Commercial Construction & Remodeling Additions, Deck, Fencing, Flooring, Kitchen & Bath Remodels (502) 352-4646 kyawning.com Residential & Commercial Shading Solutions Retractable, Stationary & Aluminum Awnings, Drop Screens, Patio Rooms, Screen Rooms & Pergolas From the Desk of Bill Leroy, owner Irish Sea Celtic Shop The time has come to retire (for the third time), and I will be closing the Shop at the end of the day on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. All display fixtures are for sale, and no reasonable offer refused. All remaining inventory is marked at half-price. A special thanks for your support during the past ten and a half years, Bill Leroy Irish Sea Celtic Shop, LLC 117 Bridge Street, in South Frankfort at the Singing Bridge Frankfort KY 40601 (502) 223-9946 The Frankfort Area Foundation Announces 2015 FAF Season The mission of the Frankfort Arts Foundation is to promote cultural enrichment through artistic and education endeavors by presenting the performing, visual, literary and culinary arts. For more information about the Frankfort Area Foundation series call 502-330-2773 or email [email protected] April 6 Afrophysicists May 8 Jennifer Fair soprano April 18 Sparky & Rhonda “Following the North Star” May 15 No Tools Loaned April 12 KSU Gospel Ensemble Extravaganza May 19 Frankfort’s Finest Flavors May 5 Mark Tollefsen, piano and Alex Rosenfeld French horn May 30 Memorial Day Concert 17 Community Events 3rd Annual Celebrity Waiters Dinner Benefitting the Franklin County Humane Society Saturday, April 18, 2015 Capital Plaza Hotel 405 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort 6:00pm - 10:00pm For more information contact Sam Marcus fchsdinnergmail.com For more information on upcoming shows visit The Grand Theatre at www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org Upcoming Classes at American Red Cross 2015 Summer Classic Film Series The Grand Theatre *All shows begin at 7:30pm Birdman, June 5 Big Hero 6, June 19 Selma, July 3 Into the Woods, July 17 The Theory of Everything, July 31 The Grand Budapest Hotel, August 17 Wild Tales - Argentina, August 28 Tuesday, April 7, 9 – 10:30am – Adult First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning simulation class (must have completed the online, self-study portion prior to attending). Wednesday, April 8, 9am – 4pm (day 1) – Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR training at Red Cross at 318 Washington St. For 11 – 15 year-olds. $140/person. Must preregister and prepay by Friday, April 3rd. Thursday, April 9, 9am – 4pm (day 2) - Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR training at Red Cross at 318 Washington St. For 11 – 15 year-olds. $140/person. Must preregis- ter and prepay by Friday, April 3rd. Monday, April 13, 6 -7:30pm – New Volunteer Orientation for prospective volunteers at Red Cross. Register to https://redcross.org/takeaclass or 800-733-2767. 18 Community Events CASA Derby Eve Gala Friday, May 1, 2015 Capital Plaza Hotel 405 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort Don't miss the biggest Derby Party outside of the Derby city! All profits from the event support the mission of the CASA of the Bluegrass - to advocate for the children in the Family Court system for Anderson, Boyle, Franklin, and Mercer counties. For more information or to purchase tickets contact: Rene' F. True 327 Morehead Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 859-312-6398 * [email protected] 19 20 21 22 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES KENTUCKY CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The economic development authority of Frankfort and Franklin County, Kentucky, is seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Executive Director to lead economic development initiatives in the Capital City of Kentucky and its surrounding county. APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD HAVE: A Baccalaureate degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Urban Planning, a related field or relevant work experience. Graduation from a basic economic development course accredited by the American Economic Development Council or compliance after acceptance of position. An established record of leading business and industrial growth through recruitment, expansion, retention a And local business development. Expertise in federal, state and local incentive programs. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Capable in working with QuickBooks and MS Office programs. Should exhibit the ability to work collaboratively and possess leadership, organizational and planning skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Director will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a plan that includes recruitment and retention of industry and small businesses; expansion of the business base and entrepreneurial opportunities as presented by existing businesses and government agencies; and an analysis of the business environment to strengthen recruitment potential and capacity for success. The Executive Director will provide leadership through: developing a coordinated marketing plan for the community; facilitating collaboration with agencies in all aspects of economic development; and establishing a clearinghouse for relevant information and community specific data. The Executive Director will administer functions of a small office with accountability for budget preparation, finance management, grant management and reporting to the board of directors. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is negotiable based on experience and is commensurate with a community of this size. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. TO APPLY: By April 18, 2015, submit a cover letter with résumé to Executive Director Search Committee, Kentucky Capital Development Corporation, PO Box 5524, Frankfort, KY 40602-5524, or by email to [email protected]. All applications will be afforded the strictest confidence. KCDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Civitan Club Vidalia Onion Fundraiser Marriage Retreat - New Harvest Assembly of God, 3864 US Hwy 127 South, Frankfort, 502-607-0306 Date: April 10 - 11, 2015, Time: Friday at 6:30PM/ Saturday at 8:30AM. Cost is $30/couple Features: Friday Evening Meal, Saturday Breakfast, Myers/Briggs & Birkman Marriage Tune-up, Soul- Conversations, Games and Surprises The Frankfort Civitan Club is selling 10lb. Bags of Vidalia onions for $10 (approx. 20 onions to a bag), with orders taken until April 24. Payment is due at the time of the order. Delivery will be in mid-May from the first crop of onions from Vidalia, GA. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support Special Olympics Kentucky and other local community projects. Don’t like onions? Please consider purchasing a bag, which will be donated to a local food pantry or shelter. Call Renee’ Moss at 502-545-0435 for information. 23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Seasonal Employment The Frankfort Plant is now accepting applications for Seasonal Employment. We will be accepting applications for the following seasonal positions: Grounds Maintenance – assist with mowing Frankfort Plant Board grounds and other maintenance duties as needed. Engineering Department – assist with all field duties including, scanning documents, locating meters for GPS mapping and other duties as needed. Cable Department – assist with administrative duties and other duties as needed. Must be enrolled for the Fall semester at a university, college or technical school that is accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be eligible for Seasonal Employment; no previous work experience requirements. We offer $8.00 hourly. All applicants must be able to successfully complete drug screening, background investigation and possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be available to work Monday thru Friday, 7:00 -4:00 depending on the need. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.FPB.CC APPLICANTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION MAY APPLY IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 1121 Louisville Rd, Pine Hill Plaza, Suite 6, Frankfort, KY Applicants may apply thru Friday, April 10, 2015 FPB is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. SBA Launches 2015 Emerging Leaders Initiative The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched its 2015 Emerging Leaders executive-level training series in 48 cities and communities across the country. The initiative has trained more than 2,400 promising small business owners in underserved communities, and its impact continues to expand in helping small businesses to grow and create jobs throughout the country. There are 22 new cities joining the initiative for the first time, including Birmingham, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, Puerto Rico and Providence. “The Emerging Leaders Program is a resource that can open lucrative doors for America’s small businesses,” said SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. “The addition of over 20 new cities in 2015 will help serve even more entrepreneurs. Graduates of the initiative have measurably increased their revenue, and helped create jobs and drive economic growth in their local communities.” The Emerging Leaders Program has been a catalyst for expanding opportunities for underserved communities. Emerging Leader graduates have secured more than $1 billion in government contracts and accessed $73 million in new financing. Graduates also reported having created nearly 2,000 new full-time jobs since the program’s inception. Sixty-two percent of surveyed participants reported an increase in revenue while 70 percent of those surveyed reported maintaining or creating new jobs in their communities. The initiative graduated nearly 400 small business owners in 2014, representing the largest graduating class since it began in 2008. The seven month executive intensive entrepreneurship education series includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops and develop connections with their peers, city leaders and financial communities. Local recruitment for the 2015 training cycle is underway at selected SBA district offices, and classes are scheduled to begin in April. Information on how interested small business owners can apply and eligibility criteria can be found at www.sba.gov/emergingleaders. 24 VenCap Kentucky Established by KY Cabinet for Economic Development It’s becoming easier for investors to support Kentucky’s small businesses. Governor Steve Beshear announced a new program designed to encourage small business and economic growth in the Commonwealth. VenCap Kentucky provides venture capital funding to Kentucky companies with a mature proof of concept that have a lead investor but need additional support. The program uses U.S. Treasury funds to match the private investment, up to $500,000, which is likely to make the company more appealing to other potential investors. A statewide program, VenCap Kentucky was established by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and is administered through the University of Louisville Foundation. Applicants must be recommended by one of the approved sourcing partners, which include the Kentucky Innovation Network, Nucleus and MetaCyte. “Private investment is a critical component of Kentucky’s strong small business ecosystem,” said Gov. Beshear. “VenCap Kentucky gives incentive for investors to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Commonwealth and to invest in Kentucky’s future. I look forward to seeing more small businesses and more jobs as a result of this program.” In general, startup, early-stage and mid-stage businesses with high growth potential that are not yet ready for bank loans are best suited for the program. To be eligible, a small business must be based in the Commonwealth, have fewer than 500 employees and already have identified a lead investor. At least half of the company’s employees also must be Kentucky residents. “The UofL Foundation is pleased to be a partner in this innovative new program” said UofL President James Ramsey. “We can help Kentucky businessmen and women cut through the red tape as they pursue the funding they need to grow their companies and Kentucky’s economy.” VenCap Kentucky is one in a series of programs designed to help small businesses obtain financial support. The following is a list of additional programs: Kentucky Angel Tax Credit: Allows individual angel investors to receive tax credits. Angel investors can receive a tax credit of up to 50 percent of their investment in counties with high unemployment rates, or enhanced counties, and 40 percent in all other counties. Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit Program (KSBTC): Small businesses can be eligible for tax breaks for hiring one employee and purchasing new technology or equipment. Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI): Enables lenders to finance creditworthy small businesses that fall just short of the normal underwriting standards. U.S. Treasury funds are used to reduce the risk participating lenders assume when making loans. Kentucky’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Matching Funds program (SBIRSTTR):This program matches federal funds awarded to help high-tech startups develop business concepts, research their ideas and ultimately, create products and jobs. Kentucky Angel Investors Network: Last year, Gov. Beshear created the Kentucky Angel Investors Network, which brings entrepreneurs and accredited investors together via monthly online meetings. For more information on VenCap Kentucky, visit www.VenCapKentucky.com. Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ThinkKentucky or follow on Twitter atwww.Twitter.com/ThinkKentucky. Watch the Cabinet’s “This is My Kentucky” video on YouTube. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency in Kentucky responsible for creating new jobs and new investment in the state. New business investment in Kentucky in 2012 totaled nearly $2.7 billion with the creation of more than 14,000 new jobs. Information on available development sites, workforce training, incentive programs, community profiles, small business development and other resources is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. 25 26 27 Give us a call today and sign up … 502-352-4822 116 Collision Center Dr. Suite A Frankfort HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement The HVAC Preventative Maintenance agreement includes both precision tune-ups and maintenance of your heating and air conditioning system. Participating customers will receive two seasonal calls from our service department to schedule one spring and one fall visit from our trained Technicians. We encourage you to act today and select this convenient approach toward keeping your system running smoothly. Maintenance Pays - A lot rides on your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems. From the operating and energy costs, to emergency repairs, it pays to keep your HVAC system operating at peak efficiency. In fact, a regular HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement program can pay for itself, if not save you money. At TC Mechanical Services, LLC, we focus on improving your comfort while reducing your homes energy and operational costs. Our HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement is designed to give you the comfort you deserve from your heating & cooling system. Comfort starts with peace of mind. Spring & Fall Service: • Check thermostat & controls • Clean or replace filters (as needed) • Check pressures & valves • Clean condensate lines • Evaluate coil performance (indoor & outdoor) • Check all electrical connections • Check capacitors & contactors • Check Refrigerant Charge/Pressures • Check voltage and amperage on motors • Check gas pressures & heat exchanger (gas) PROGRAM BENEFITS: Hassle-free Scheduling Priority Emergency Service Increased Efficiency Lower Energy Costs Extends Equipment Life Reduced Major Repairs Ensures Equipment Safety The HVAC Preventative Maintenance agreement includes both precision tuneups and maintenance of your heating and air conditioning system. Participating customers will receive two seasonal calls from our service department to schedule one spring and one fall visit from our trained Technicians. We encourage you to act today and select this convenient approach toward keeping your system running smoothly. SPECIAL: $200.00 per year $350.00 for 2 Systems You may need to call TC Mechanical Services (your HVAC contractor) If you hear: High pitched squealing noises in your indoor/outdoor unit. Rattling in your indoor/outdoor unit. The outdoor unit turning on/off erratically. Your heating/cooling system runs continuously. Loud noise when your furnace lights. Burners in furnace turning on/off erratically. If you see: High electric/gas bills in heating/cooling season. Dirty outdoor air conditioning coil. Obstructions around outdoor air conditioning or heat pump. Your thermostat reads incorrectly. Water leaking around your furnace. Damaged and/or bare wiring at outdoor unit. Worn belts, pulleys & dirty filters. If you feel: Noticeable temperature variations. Headaches, nausea or confusion during heating season. Cool but humid air during air conditioning season. 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