For registration and event details, visit www.GreaterLouisville.com/Events or call 502.625.0156 to reach our Registration Department.
Business is all about who you know and GLI can help introduce you. Pick from a year-round programming calendar featuring first-class networking and insightful content.
• Annual Meeting
• Business at Breakfast
• Capitol Connection
• The Inc.credible Awards
• Enterprise Exchange Series
• GLIDE
• Hot Dozen
• How to Network
• Legislative Dinner
• Louisville Day in Frankfort
• Member Celebrations
• Small Business How To Series
• Top Investor Series
• Wake Up/Wind Down
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ANNUAL MEETING
A must attend event, the GLI Annual Meeting brings a Who’ s Who of our region’s business and community leaders together for one night, at one location for a big celebration. Award presentations, special guests and exceptional networking make this one of the hottest nights in town.
BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST – presented by Stoll Keenon Ogden
Begin your day at this acclaimed speakers series that provides relevant business information, local insights and a hot breakfast– all before 9am. Each Business at Breakfast (events are held four times per year) features a panel of the region’s hottest business leaders sharing their expertise through interaction with the audience and each other.
CAPITOL CONNECTION – presented by KentuckyOne Health
Capitol Connection events (held five times a year) give the business community access to legislative leaders, issues and information. Guest speakers provide political insights at the local, state and federal levels. Topic-based forums offer attendees expert insight on issues important both at the office and at home – from education reform to community development and more.
THE INC.CREDIBLE AWARDS – presented by Strothman & Company (Award Sponsor)
This annual celebration is the region’s signature small business event. GLI's annual Inc.credible Awards (<100 employees) are presented and the entire small business community is celebrated for its ongoing contribution to our region’s economic vitality. An inspirational event for anyone who knows the importance of small businesses dreaming big, this is a must-attend celebration for companies of all sizes.
ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE SERIES – presented by Six Disciplines
This ongoing series is ideal for executives who want their company to reach the next level of growth. Exchange events feature relevant topics ranging from our changing economy to managing an evolving business. Attendees have the opportunity to share their experiences with colleagues, hear from local business leaders who have experienced growth, and prepare to execute their strategic objectives.
GLIDE – presented by LG&E
The Greater Louisville Idea Development Expedition (GLIDE) is an annual, invitation-only executive program for regional business and community leaders. The program promotes learning, brainstorming and relationship building that is critical to regional visioning and progress. In October 2012, GLIDE will head to Oklahoma City, OK.
HOT DOZEN – presented by Hilliard Lyons Investment Banking
Warm up at this annual, by-invitation-only cocktail reception hosted by GLI’s EnterpriseCorp. The evening showcases 12 of the region’s hottest companies and celebrates Greater Louisville’s entrepreneurial vitality.
HOW TO SERIES – presented by Republic Bank
With a growing demand for in depth training, GLI's How To Series fills the gap with professional instruction to help your business. As a members-only benefit, the How To Series gives attendees a unique opportunity to participate with an industry expert in an intimate setting. All workshops are hosted in GLI's board room and are approximately 2 hours in length.
LEGISLATIVE DINNER – presented by Brown-Forman
GLI hosts this annual signature event to recognize Jefferson County’s elected officials for their contributions to Greater Louisville’s growth and prosperity. A national-caliber speaker provides insights on the latest political developments while attendees network with state legislators, Metro Council representatives and Metro Government officials. The event allows the business community to advocate for its top priorities.
LOUISVILLE DAY IN FRANKFORT – Join Greater Louisville’s business and community leaders on a day-trip to Frankfort. Meet with Jefferson County legislators, General Assembly leadership, members of the Governor’s administration and more. Help advocate for the business community’s top priorities while networking with other business leaders. The event includes an evening reception with our region’s community and political leaders.
MEMBER CELEBRATIONS – Join community leaders, GLI staff and other GLI members as businesses celebrate ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and anniversaries. GLI works with members to plan and promote these events. Attending is a great opportunity to support, celebrate and be inspired by the diverse community of businesses that drive our local economy.
SMALL BUSINESS HOW TO SERIES – presented by Citizens Union Bank
With a growing demand for in depth training, GLI's Small Business How To Series fills the gap with professional instruction to help your business. As a benefit to members, the Small Business How To Series
gives attendees a unique opportunity to participate with an industry
expert in an intimate setting. All workshops are hosted in GLI's board
room and are approximately 2 hours in length.
SIGNATURE EVENT - Hosted by GLI’s EnterpriseCorp, this annual event recognizes fast-growth businesses and features a keynote on the entrepreneurial vitality of the Greater Louisville region.
TOP INVESTOR SERIES – presented by Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
This program is exclusively available to GLI members who invest above and beyond their annual dues to support GLI’s economic, enterprise and community development efforts. Hosted four times per year at various locations, these gatherings are renowned for VIP speakers and premier executive networking.
WAKE UP/WIND DOWN – presented by River City Bank
Greater Louisville Inc. and Business First have joined forces to offer the area’s largest networking program. Held six times per year at various locations throughout the metro area, this networking series is the perfect opportunity to make new contacts from a variety of industries in a high-energy, social atmosphere.