June 2016

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Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s

BUSINESS CALL June 2016

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June 2016 - Volume IX, Issue IIX

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Inside the Chamber Chamber Announces New Board Members................................................ 3 $5,000 Raised for Local Schools at Annual Golf Scramble......................... 4 PLI Hosts Session On Regional Tourism...................................................... 5

Chamber Connections SOAR Summit............................................................................................... 6 Buffalo Wild Wings Flies into Pikeville......................................................... 8 Pike County Pride Initiative......................................................................... 9 Surprise Patrol............................................................................................ 10 Air-Evac Lifeteam Joins the Chamber....................................................... 11 Citizens National Corporation Changes Subsidiary Name....................... 11 Valley Agency Real Estate Celebrates 30 Years.......................................... 11 Events Calendar.............................................................................................. 12

2015-2016 Executive Committee

Chairman: Rick Newsom Community Trust Bank Chairman Elect: Brad Hall Kentucky Power Vice Chairman: Jennifer Brown Day Redd, Brown & Williams Treasurer: Lynette Schindler Lynette Schindler, CPA Secretary: Laura Damron Pikeville Medical Center Immediate Past Chairman: Shadd Walters US Bank David Baird Baird & Baird Sam Carter Cambrian Coal Group Jimmy England Peoples Insurance Howard Roberts University of Pikeville

Board of Directors

Mike Alexander Hilton Garden Inn - Pikeville Russ Barker Appalachian Regional Healthcare Jaime Brown BB&T Barry Clark Transamerica Agency Network Tim Deskins First Commonwealth Bank Kevin Elam Food City Philip Elswick Summit Engineering Betty Francisco Busy Bee Septic Systems W. Allen Gillum Appalachian Wireless Jim Hobbs Citizens National Bank Pamela Howard Pike County Physical Therapy Clinic, PSC Dan Law Fairway Outdoor Advertising Tony Mullins BT Media Group, LLC Sandy Penix The Benefits Firm Tammy Riley American National University Kevin Rose Coca-Cola Bottling Company Paul David Slater SNF-Flomin Coal G. Devin Stephenson Big Sandy Community and Technical College Tracy Syck Shred-All Documents Randy Walters Walters Auto Group Shannon Wright Wright Concrete

Chamber Staff

Jacob Colley: President/CEO Pam Mullins: Accounting Manager Kelly Rowe: Events & Programs Manager Abigail Gibson: Communications Manager Amber Campbell: Membership Development Manager

INSIDE THE CHAMBER

Chamber Announces New Board Members The Southeast Kentucky Chamber Board of Directors elected new board members at its May board meeting. The new Chamber Board of Directors will serve until June 30, 2019. • • • • • • • • •



Jaime Brown, Vice President/Market Executive, BB&T Tim Deskins, Senior Lender, First Commonwealth Bank James England, Senior Vice President, Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC Betty Francisco, President, Busy Bee Septic Systems Pamela Howard, Owner, Pike County Physical Therapy Clinic, PSC Dan Law, General Manager, Fairway Outdoor Advertising Sandy Penix, Benefits Advisor, The Benefits Firm Tammy Riley, Campus Director, American National University Kevin Rose, Sales Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company

“I am honored to be serving with such an amazing group of business and community leaders,” said Rick Newsom, who will serve as Chairman of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber Board for the upcoming year. “I look forward to serving with them in the upcoming year as we continue to ensure Eastern Kentucky is capitalizing on every opportunity.” Chamber President/CEO, Jacob S. Colley said, “Each of our new board members brings talent, expertise and energy to the table. I look forward to working with our Board of Directors to find innovative ways to strengthen our region’s economy.”

Charter Members, thank you for your continuous support! CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE AAA Real Estate Busy Bee Septic Systems Economy Drug

Lynette Schindler CPA, PSC Pamela C. Howard, PT Peoples Insurance

Shred-All Documents Vantage Point, Inc.

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INSIDE THE CHAMBER

2nd Place - U.S. Bank

1st Place - The Golf Academy

3rd Place - One East Kentucky

Chamber Raises Over $5,000 for Local Schools at Annual Golf Scramble The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its 9th Annual Links for Learning Golf Scramble on Friday, May 27th at StoneCrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. The event raised over $5000 for the Chamber’s Foundation for Education. The Chamber utilizes the proceeds from the golf scramble each year to provide up to $5000 in annual grants to local schools throughout the region. Any school in the Chamber’s 8-county footprint is eligible to apply. In mid-August, the Chamber will open grant applications to eastern Kentucky schools. “The Foundation of Excellence in Education Grants fund many worthy projects which simply would not be possible for some schools to provide. The grant applications are available to schools throughout the region and within the Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s reach. The positive results of these awards are often immediate, but they provide long term effects for the children. Band equipment, greenhouse kits, theatrical puppets, these are just a few examples of the products and activities made possible through these grants,” said Tammy Riley, Education Committee Chairwomen. During the 9th Annual Links for Learning Golf Scramble, Chamber members sponsored 4-player teams to compete in the event.

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Winners Included: • 1st Place Team – The Golf Academy • 2nd Place Team – U.S. Bank • 3rd Place Team – One East Kentucky Links for Learning had over 20 organizations and businesses supporting the event through hole sponsorships, teams, and players. The event received significant support from Humana CareSource and Shred-All Documents through their lunch sponsorship and from Appalachian Wireless who sponsored the awards and gifts. “We could not have had the success that we did without our wonderful volunteers and sponsors. We are honored that so many of our members took the time to support and participate in the tournament,” said Jacob S. Colley, Chamber President/ CEO.

PLI Hosts Session on Regional Tourism The Patton Leadership Institute class met on June 9th for their latest session in the Chamber’s professional development and leadership program. With the day focusing on regional tourism, the class started their session at White Lightening Zip Line in Pikeville. It was the first time zip lining for several PLI class members. “It was an amazing experience. This was my first time zip lining and it’s a day I will never forget. The staff was wonderful and to have this attraction in our backyard is incredible. It’s definitely something I plan on doing again with my family,” said Clarissa Adkins, U.S. Bank. The class then visited Wayland, Kentucky, a past coal camp community in Eastern Kentucky. Mayor Jerry Fultz provided a tour and overview of Wayland and Wayland High School gym. The past several years Wayland has made significant improvements through tireless efforts of their city’s leadership. The city has received nearly $1 million in grants and investment. They have worked diligently to promote the cleanliness of Wayland, constructed a sewage system and formed a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) program. Wayland’s future plans include building an outdoor track and another city park, little league baseball field and softball field, basketball court, adaptive playground for those with special needs and update the Wayland High School gym into a health and wellness fitness

center. Once the gym is renovated they hope to provide Zumba classes, youth sports, community gatherings and an indoor track. “I am not aware of any other communities in the Appalachian coalfields that are as progressive and forward thinking as Mayor Jerry Fultz, the city council, and citizens here,” said Jacob S. Colley, Chamber President/ CEO. “What they have done here and are continuing to do here is remarkable.” Fultz stated that Wayland has been selected to open up the Smithsonian in March of 2017. For more information about Wayland, please call (606) 3589471. PLI will conclude next month with a session devoted to energy and natural gas. In August, the class will be recognized at the Chambers 59th Annual Awards Banquet. Applications will be available in August for next year’s leadership class. For further information, please contact the Chamber office at (606) 432-5504. The Patton Leadership Institute is the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s flagship professional development program that seeks to strengthen the future leadership in regional organizations by developing emerging talent into quality leaders. PLI is presented by AEP Kentucky Power, Appalachian Wireless and Food City. For more information on the Patton Leadership Institute, visit www.pattonli. org.

Bray and Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc. and Erie Insurance proudly serving the fine people of Pikeville Kentucky. There’s a new dog in town

For more information, visit their new office at 103 Weddington Branch Rd. in Coal Run or call (606) 205-3951.

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SOAR Drives Innovation at 3rd Summit

More than 130 innovators showcased at the event U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers

Submitted The Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) grassroots, non-profit organization highlighted more than 130 innovative projects in southern and eastern Kentucky today during the 2016 SOAR Innovation Summit. SOAR co-chairs, Governor Matt Bevin and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers kicked off the third summit with more than 1,000 people in attendance. “They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Well, we are here to invent,” said Congressman Rogers. “Less than 4,000 coal miners are now employed in eastern Kentucky, so the need for innovation has never been greater. SOAR gives us a chance at this crossroads in time to redouble our efforts and inspire new opportunities for job creation and a better way of life.” “The American Dream is alive and well, and the opportunity for it to be realized is great in small communities here in eastern Kentucky,” said Gov. 6 | BUSINESS CALL

Bevin. “We have the opportunity to infuse our young people with values that make America great, a respect for God and a respect for our country. A lot of good work is happening in this community. Let us continue to pour into that. “In past summits, the idea was bantered about to create some kind of permanent fund, the proceeds of which would fund projects in coal country. It gives me great pleasure to announce that in this last budget we put $15 million in an endowment that will be used coming from coal severance money, and other money we have,” continued Gov. Bevin. Since becoming co-chair of SOAR in January, Gov. Bevin has led the charge for state projects that will spur innovation in Kentucky’s Appalachian region through the Kentucky Appalachian Regional Development (KARD) fund. Last month, the SOAR Executive Committee approved $1.5 million for eleven projects in the region.

The goal of the summit is to inspire new innovative opportunities throughout southern and eastern Kentucky to help diversify the economy, connect leaders and promote local talent that can be used to reimagine the future of the region. Ankur Gopal, CEO of Interapt, LLC in Louisville announced the creation of 50 new jobs for Eastern Kentuckians who are interested in learning how to code. They will be trained at the Big Sandy Community and Technical College as part of the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Progam’s TechHire initiative. Gopal said newly trained employees will work for Interapt remotely in eastern Kentucky. “It’s exciting to see the energy in this arena from local people who are ready and willing to invest their time and efforts to improve our hometowns,” said Jared Arnett, Executive Director of SOAR. “We highlighted some innovators that are already helping change the region in an effort to inspire more innovation

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SOAR President Jared Arnett

and replicate the programs that can be implemented in neighboring counties. Together, we are shaping a better future.” The morning session included keynotes from Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), who focused on how connectivity drives innovation; Dr. Tom Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who spoke about innovations in rural healthcare; and Earl Gohl, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), who has invested in innovation through a number of projects in the region, including SOAR. Other keynote speakers included Dr. Roberto Gallardo from the Mississippi State University Extension’s Intelligent Community Institute; Bob Schena, President and CEO of Rajant; Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers; Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo; State Rep. Leslie Combs; and Sandy Dunahoo, Commissioner of

Ky Governor Matt Bevin

the Kentucky Department for Local Government. During afternoon breakout sessions, attendees participated in three discussions entitled “Successes and Challenges in Rural Health,” “TechHire and the Digital Economy,” and “AML Economic and Community Development Pilot Program.” Local government officials, community leaders and others had the opportunity to learn more about a new $30 million Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) pilot project that infuses funding back into former coalfields to be reused for economic development. Congressman

Rogers helped secure federal funding for the pilot this year and Governor Bevin released a granting strategy to invest the funding back into the state’s hard-hit coal communities. SOAR is a network of Kentucky’s Appalachian region, uniting 54 counties to expand job creation, enhance regional innovation, and improve the quality of life. Learn more about SOAR at soar-ky. org or join the conversation on social media via Facebook and Twitter.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Flies into Pikeville Submitted Buffalo Wild Wings® opened its newest location in Pikeville on Monday, June 27, bringing its mouth-watering wings, wide selection of premium, craft and domestic beers and ultimate sports viewing atmosphere to local residents. Buffalo Wild Wings is the destination for wing fanatics and sports fans alike. “Our team members have worked tirelessly to get the restaurant opened. We look forward to delivering the ultimate sports fan experience to our guests.” said Justin Schmidt, President of Schmidt Family Restaurant Group. “We are so happy to be a part of the Pikeville community. They have welcomed us since the beginning and we are excited to start returning the hospitality.” The General Manager of Pikeville Buffalo Wild Wings, Brian Rose and Area Manager, Shane Bancroft both have been with the Schmidt Family Restaurant franchise group for over six years. The Pikeville Buffalo Wild Wings features wall-to-wall high-definition, flat-screen TVs for ultimate event and sports viewing. The company’s new restaurant design captures the energy of a sports stadium and creates a social and interactive local gathering place for sports 8 | BUSINESS CALL

fans. Its boldly flavored menu includes boneless wings, specialty burgers and sandwiches, finger foods, wraps, salads and Naked Tenders®, but the main attraction continues to be its namesake Buffalo N.Y.-style chicken wings as well as its 21 signature sauces and seasonings. A variety of limited-time special offerings keeps the menu new and fresh. Buffalo Wild Wings also has two signature events each week: Wing Tuesdays® and Boneless Thursdays®, where guests can order their favorite traditional or boneless wings at a special price. Additionally, the restaurant offers a Party Menu for easy large group ordering options. Guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi. The Pikeville Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 163 Lee Avenue. It is open 11 a.m. - Midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The Pikeville Buffalo Wild Wings is owned and operated by franchisee Justin Schmidt, President of Schmidt Family Restaurant Group. The franchise corporate office is located in Portsmouth, Ohio and currently operates Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Portsmouth, Ironton, and Gallipolis, Ohio, as well as

Morehead, Ky. Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWLD), founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor of Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored, made-to-order menu items including its namesake Buffalo, N.Y.style chicken wings. The Buffalo Wild Wings menu specializes in 21 mouthwatering signature sauces and seasonings with flavor sensations ranging from Sweet BBQ™ to Blazin’®. Guests enjoy a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that includes an extensive multi-media system for watching their favorite sporting events. Buffalo Wild Wings is the recipient of hundreds of “Best Wings” and “Best Sports Bar” awards from across the country. Currently, there are more than 1,086 Buffalo Wild Wings locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines. To stay up-to-date on all the latest events and offers for sports fans and wing lovers, like Buffalo Wild Wings on Facebook, follow @BWWings on Twitter and visit www.BuffaloWildWings.com.

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Pike County Pride Clean Community Board

Pike County PRIDE Initiative The PRIDE initiative promotes Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment in 42 counties in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The PRIDE initiative was launched in 1997 by Congressman Hal Rogers and the late General James Bickford, former Secretary of the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet. Their vision was to restore the natural beauty of their native region by encouraging citizens to take responsibility for protecting their environment and by providing the education and resources they need to do so. The PRIDE initiative is coordinated by Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE’s mission is to contribute to the economic and cultural growth of Southern and Eastern Kentucky by improving water quality, cleaning up solid waste problems, and advancing environmental education, in order to improve living conditions for its residents while enhancing the potential for tourism industry growth in the region.

CLEAN-UP TOTALS FOR

PIKE COUNTY

82 416 1,582 2,003 14,284 7,253 13,286

STREAMS, LAKES AND RIVERS CLEANED

DUMPS ELIMINATED

ROADWAYS CLEANED

APPLIANCES COLLECTED

TIRES COLLECTED

TONS OF TRASH COLLECTED

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Amy’s Hallmark Shop

Pikeville RV Surprise Patrol

This month, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Club surprised Pikeville RV Sales Inc. and Amy’s Hallmark Shop with balloons and cupcakes donated by Food City. Surprise patrol is a monthly event to thank Chamber members for their membership.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Appalachian Hospice Care Buffalo Wild Wings GoodFellas Barber Shop Kentucky Farm Bureau The Hearty Artisan

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Air-Evac Lifeteam Joins the Chamber The Chamber is pleased to welcome one of its newest members, Air-Evac Lifeteam. Air-Evac Lifeteam was founded in 1985 and has grown to 2.3 million members in 34 states. Air-Evac Lifeteam is the largest independently owned and operated membership-supported air medical service in the United States. Air-Evac Lifeteam provides emergency air medical transportation to members and other patients in need of advanced emergency health care and rapid medical transport. Their goal is to provide timely access to air ambulance services in order to improve survivability during the “golden hour” after a serious injury. For more information about Air-Evac Lifeteam contact Russ Preston at (606) 3594451.

Citizens National Corporation Changes Subsidiary Name Citizens National Corporation, (OTCB: CZNL) today announced that its subsidiary financial institution, Citizens National Bank, officially changes its name to Citizens Bank of Kentucky. The new name and an updated logo have been introduced to reflect the bank’s commitment to serve the banking needs for the citizens of Kentucky. “Citizens Bank of Kentucky better reflects who we are and what we do today as a leading, full-service community bank,” said V. Burton Bellamy, President and CEO. “For more than 106 years, we have innovated and evolved to meet all the financial needs of our customers. Management and staff serving current customers will not change. We are the same Bank that our customers have depended upon – a strong, solid, and enduring independent community bank. We will continue to be community-minded and customer-focused to meet the credit and deposit needs of the areas we serve. Citizens Bank of Kentucky is the second largest independently owned and operated community banking company in Kentucky with assets of $605,000,000. The CBK headquarters is in Paintsville, KY. CBK operates branches throughout east and northeast Kentucky. The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens National Corporation.

Valley Agency Real Estate Celebrates 30th Anniversary Valley Agency Real Estate was established in June 1986, by Patrina Compton and is located north of Pikeville just off US 23 at 60 Sunset Drive.  Valley Agency lists and sells properties in the eastern Kentucky region. They have multiple listings throughout the area, award winning agents, and their main priority is serving clients and customers.  Valley Agency is a member of the Eastern KY Association of Realtors, Kentucky Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Patrina Compton, Broker/Owner, invites you to call for any of your real estate needs at 606-478-7100 or email valley@ mikrotec.com.

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PRST STD US Postage Paid Pikeville, KY Permit No. 20

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events July 2016 4 CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED 7 New Board Member Orientation, Chamber Office - 9 a.m.

9 Heavenly Treasures Grand Opening, 3755 N. Mayo Trail - 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

12 Jimmy Johns Ribbon Cutting, 111 Justice Way #112 10:30 a.m.

14 Patton Leadership Institute Energy Session, Big Sandy Plant-Louisa

18 Membership 101, Chamber Office - 9:30 a.m. 19 My Sweet Treats New Location Ribbon Cutting, 30 Village Street, Pikeville - 12p.m.

21 Annual Board Installation and Business Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn, 849 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville - 6p.m.

August 2016 18 Chamber Annual Awards Banquet, Eastern Kentucky Expo Center-6:00 p.m.

178 College Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 www.sekchamber.com Phone: (606) 432-5504 FAX: (606) 432-7295