Greater Louisville Idea Development Expedition

September 25-27 - Toronto, Canada

The Greater Louisville Idea Development Expedition (GLIDE) is an annual, invitation-only executive program for regional business and community leaders.

September 25-27, GLIDE traveled international (only the 2nd time in GLIDE history) as it lead a delegation of more than 100 business and community leaders to Toronto, Canada.

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Toronto is the 7th largest city in North America and the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada.

The GLIDE trip to Toronto examined and explored a myriad of topics including: Education, Enterprise and Economic Development, Arts & Culture, Tourism in addition to challenging attendees to think big and bold – helping Greater Louisville continue its purpose to be the Idea Capital of the World!

The GLIDE program promotes the learning, brainstorming and relationship building that is critical to regional visioning and real progress.

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Special thanks to 2011 GLIDE Chair Jonathan S. Blue, Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Equity, LLC.

Toronto Fast Facts:

Toronto is Canada’s largest city - home to over 5.7 million Canadians
Toronto residents hold more university educations than in any other country in the world, based on percentage of the population.
Toronto gets over 16 million tourists per year
Toronto has North America’s largest public transit system after New York City.
Toronto is considered “Hollywood North” by the film industry
Toronto is heralded as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Over 140 languages and dialects are spoken