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June KEDFA Report

6/28/2012 01:33:06 PM

Five companies consideringLouisville for expansions or new locations were preliminarily approved foreconomic development incentives at this morning’s meeting of the KentuckyEconomic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in Frankfort, Ky. The projects could create 127 new jobs, $5.7 millionin new annual payroll and $23.9 million in new investment.

“This month’s applicants demonstrate the confidence thatLouisville businesses have in our community, with several young companieswanting to expand their operations here, as well as companies looking atLouisville and Kentucky for the first time,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Thesenew jobs and investment in corporate headquarters and manufacturing will be afurther welcome boost for our local and regional economy.”

Economic Development Incentives Approved for Four Companies Considering Job Growth in Louisville

5/31/2012 11:45:35 AM

Four companies considering Louisville for expansions or new locations were preliminarily approved for economic development incentives at this morning’s meeting of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in Frankfort, Ky. The projects could create 300 new jobs, $12 million in new annual payroll and $32.3 million in new investment.

“This month’s applicants demonstrate the confidence that Louisville businesses have in our community, with several companies wanting to expand their operations here, as well as companies looking at Louisville and Kentucky for the first time,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “New jobs and investment in industries from green products to bourbon production to traditional manufacturing will be a boost for the businesses as well as Louisville residents and visitors.”

Greater Louisville Inc. Accepting Nominations for Inc.credible Awards(1)

4/27/2012 04:27:50 PM

Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2012 Inc.credible Awards now until May 25, 2012.

The Inc.credible Awards recognize small businesses that are spurring the Greater Louisville region to grow, innovate and thrive. Winners in eight categories will be announced at the 2012 Celebration of Small Business event, taking place Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Galt House.

Nominations can be made by visiting www.greaterlouisville.com/inccrediblenom. Nominees must be businesses of less than 100 employees, locally-owned and operated in the Louisville region. They must have been in business prior to January 1, 2009 and not have received an Inc.credible Award in the last three years. Nominees do not have to be a GLI member and self-nominations are welcomed.
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Vogt Award Winners Announced

4/24/2012 04:48:32 PM

EnterpriseCorp, the enterprise development arm of Greater Louisville Inc., and The Community Foundation of Louisville announced the 2012 Vogt award recipients today in a press conference at the Henry Vogt Building of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.

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.

Recipients are selected by a 12-person committee, chaired by Ty Adams, Managing Director of Adams: Kinkade Design, LLC, based upon their concept’s merits of innovation, technical excellence, strategic business planning, competitive positioning, potential market value, time to market, and anticipated social/economic benefits for the Greater Louisville area.
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Greater Louisville Inc. Announces Exclusive Opportunity for Travel to Cuba

3/14/2012 12:03:02 PM

Louisville, Ky. (3/14/2012) – Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its second Cultural Awareness Tour. This trip will explore Cuba, departing August 30, 2012 and offering travelers 9 days and 8 nights in Havana and Trinidad.

GLI is partnering with Chamber Explorations, a leading travel provider for chambers of commerce and affinity groups across North America. This partnership allows rare use of a specific license granted by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control to authorize registered guests to visit Cuba legally. .com.

GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt to KeynoteGLI Annual Meeting

12/28/2011 01:51:42 PM

Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce announced today that GE Chairman and CEO, Jeff Immelt will be the keynote speaker at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Mr. Immelt has held several global leadership positions within the corporation between his start at GE in 1982 and being appointed chairman in 2001. He is a catalyst for leadership development and job growth, which also earned him the seat as chair of President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.

GE’s quest to “build, power, move and cure” has cemented its role as a vital, local stronghold as well as a global leader, living the values of innovation and long-held GLI belief that ideas create jobs.

GLI Leadership Update

12/12/2011 02:19:43 PM

Dear GLI Members,

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.

Within the next 10 days, a search committee will begin an international search for a new CEO for Greater Louisville Inc. The committee will be chaired by GLI incoming board chair Jeff Bringardner, President of Humana-Kentucky. GLI’s current board chair Mary Pat Regan, President of AT&T – Kentucky, and immediate past chair Chuck Denny, Regional President, Kentucky-Tennessee Banking for PNC, will also assist our organization through this transition.

We are honored to have strong and dedicated members, who will play an important role through this next evolution. The candidate search will provide an exciting opportunity for growth as our region pursues its vision of becoming an idea capital for the world.

Please do not hesitate to contact any member of our staff during this transition. We are committed to keeping you apprised of the details as we move forward in this process.

Thank you, as always, for your membership with Greater Louisville Inc. and for joining us in support of the business community.

Best,

Your GLI Team

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