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Economic Development

InGrid Design, LLC Wins GLI’s Emerging Minority Business Award

10/24/2011 10:57:13 AM

Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Louisville Defender, announced the winner of its 2011 Emerging Minority Business Award at the newspaper’s Annual Business and Professional Achievement Recognition Luncheon today.

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Greater Louisville Inc. Announces Cultural Awareness Reconnaissance Tour

10/24/2011 10:53:04 AM

Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced that India is the destination of its first Cultural Awareness Reconnaissance Tour. The trip, hosted in conjunction with Indus Travels, will offer participants the opportunity to experience nine days, March 26 to April 3, 2012, exploring the sights, lifestyle and ethos of India with stays in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
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Greater Louisville Inc. Announces 2011Total Resource Campaign

9/30/2011 11:26:13 AM

Louisville, Ky. (9/29/11) – Greater Louisville Inc.’s Total Resource Campaign draws business and community leaders from around the region to volunteer their time for the annual drive to raise awareness, investments and sponsorships for the Metro Chamber.

This year’s goal is $1.7 million, which will help GLI strengthen the region through economic and community development, advocacy, enterprise development, member benefits and strategic partnerships.

The theme for the 2011campaign is “Connecting People to What’s Next: Rethink Possibility.” TRC will explore the strength of connections through inclusion and the opportunities and ideas made possible by investments in GLI.

Greater Louisville Inc. Goes to Work at the 2011 IdeaFestival

9/19/2011 04:57:33 PM

This year, Greater Louisville Inc. invites its members and the community to take part in this frenetic exchange of ideas, with all the comforts of the office at your fingertips. The IdeaHub, new to the 2011 IF, will be located in the lobby of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and be operational during business hours, Wednesday, September 21 through Saturday, September 24.

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2011 EnterpriseCorp Hot Dozen Announced

9/19/2011 04:55:21 PM

Much like the Kentucky Derby annually unveils its field of horses and potential champions, EnterpriseCorp announced its Hot Dozen of fast-growth, innovative companies.

These 12 locally-owned companies exemplify some of the high-potential work being done in the region’s entrepreneurial community. EnterpriseCorp – Greater Louisville Inc.’s entrepreneurial assistance arm – provides strategic and network solutions that help client companies realize their full potential.

Celebration of Small Business Inc.credible Award Winners Announced

9/6/2011 02:34:54 PM

The 2011 Celebration of Small Business Luncheon, held today at the Galt House, highlighted the ‘Big Impact of Small Business’ in Greater Louisville. In its 11th year, the event recognized the best and brightest small businesses to a record crowd of over 500 local professionals.

This year’s field boasted over 1,600 nominees and a record number of 116 candidates. A panel of 40 judges reviewed the 8 respective categories. Greater Louisville Inc. is proud to announce and congratulate the winners.
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The Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Celebrate 12 Years

8/24/2011 02:49:57 PM

EnterpriseCorp, the enterprise development arm of Greater Louisville Inc., and The Community Foundation of Louisville are accepting entries for the 2011/2012 Vogt Awards. Intended to recognize excellence in product innovation and inspire inventors to see their ideas reach full potential, the Vogt Awards provide up to $250,000 annually in grants. This year’s deadline to submit an application is September 30.

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