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"Most Livable City in America" (large-city category) by the U.S. Conference of Mayors

One of the “Best Foodie Getaways Around the World” by Zagat Restaurant Digest

Jack Olive International Compassionate City Award by the Compassionate Action Network International Institution in Seattle

One of the "Top 10 Cities for Affordable Vacations" by Livability.com

Louisville Ford plants expansion named "Top Economic Deal of the Year" by Business Facilities magazine

Louisville ranked 11th on list of America’s Manliest Cities by Mars Chocolate North American and Sperling’s Best Places to Live

Louisville ranked in Top 10 “Best Destinations for Baby Boomers to Retire” by The Washington Economics Group

Louisville ranked in the Top 25 “Big Cities of Art” by American Style Magazine

Forbes names Louisville Top 10 “Cities for Summer Jobs”

GQ named Louisville the “Manliest Town in America”

US News ranks Louisville as a Top 12 “US Weekend Getaway City”

  

Chef Edward Lee Announced as Thomas Edison Award Recipient

2/22/2012 12:34:01 PM  -  0 Comments
 

Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is awarding its Thomas Edison Award to Chef Edward Lee. The award celebrates achievements of Louisvillians whose success has brought credit not only to them, but also to the region. His contributions to the community and work to expand the presence and values of GreaterLouisville to a larger audience embody the spirit of Thomas Edison and his work to illuminate the world.
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(GLI Members, Economic Development, Community Development)


The Search Is On! Executive Search Firm RFP Now Posted

2/3/2012 10:40:17 AM  -  0 Comments
 

Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), the largest business leadership organization for the 26-county Louisville, Kentucky region, needs a dynamic CEO to lead our team. 

Our CEO Search Committee requests proposals from executive search firms by February 14, 2012 for our consideration.  A description of our dynamic organization, the services needed and other important information for the RFP can be accessed online.
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(GLI Members, Small Business, Economic Development, Community Development, Advocacy, Enterprise Development)


GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt to Keynote GLI Annual Meeting

12/28/2011 02:00:33 PM  -  0 Comments
 

Save the Date for Annual Meeting 2012!

Oneof the most anticipated networking business events of the year.

Save the date! Greater Louisville Inc.’s Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20th, from 5-9 p.m., at the KFC Yum! Center.

Past keynote speakers have included some of Louisville’s most sought after trailblazers; Alan Mulally, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Mike McCallister, President and CEO of Humana Inc., Dr. Lance Secretan, nationally-renowned author, and David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands. This year is no exception with a speaker that is sure to wow all attendees.

Our 2012 Annual Meeting speaker, named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and among the "World's Best CEOs" three times by Barron's. For more information on the big reveal, click here.

Reserve your seat for one of the most sought after tickets in town!


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(GLI Members, Small Business, Economic Development, Community Development, Advocacy, Enterprise Development)


Announcement - GLI Membership

12/12/2011 02:32:47 PM  -  0 Comments
 

Message to GLI Membership
Posted 12/12/11

As a valued member of Greater Louisville Inc., you play a vital role in helping our region achieve its vision. We as an organization appreciate your involvement and want to keep you updated on a transition at GLI.

Today, Joe Reagan, President and CEO of GLI, accepted the position of President and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association.

 Effective January 26, Tracee Troutt will take over as interim President & CEO of Greater Louisville Inc. Eileen Pickett, Executive Vice President, will continue her role leading GLI’s economic development strategy. These two exceptional leaders are accompanied by a remarkably talented GLI team, who will continue to conduct business as usual advancing the Greater Louisville region.


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Was This Guy Sitting in Our Last Strategy Session?

9/26/2011 04:48:25 PM  -  0 Comments
 

Sometimes, you hear a speaker who is so aligned with your vision and priorities, it seems as though he was listening in on your last strategy session. That’s the way so many of us felt this morning when John Tory, head of the Toronto Civic Action Alliance, spoke at GLIDE. 

John highlighted three opportunities that Louisville and Toronto share: regionalism, inclusion, and the power of ideas. 

 

Sound familiar?  


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(GLI Members, Economic Development)