January 2006 Welcome to the fresh look of FYI, your exclusive monthly e-newsletter from Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce. You may notice a few changes to the design and layout of FYI since your last edition. But what hasn’t changed – and never will – is our dedication to keeping you informed of the exciting developments going on throughout the Greater Louisville area. As one of our valued partners, you can count on FYI to cover the topics and issues of most interest and benefit to you. Share your comments and ideas with us any time at ADDRESS@WHERE? And now….FYI. Building blocks: Developers make East Main and Market streets a hotbed of activity Discovery expected to put research programs on the map Equestrian games a gift for region Building blocks: Developers make East Main and Market streets a hotbed of activity In two words, this development sums up the spirit of projects happening in the East Main and Market district. A number of developments have hit downtown recently. But earlier projects, including Louisville Slugger Field, Preston Pointe and Waterfront Park, began the domino effect that now is rippliing along the East Main and Market corridors. And developers say that while the general increase of traffic is a factor -- the stronger interest from young people has been a palpable fuel for the new residential and commercial spaces. Return to article index Discovery expected to put research programs on the map A University of Louisville research team's discovery of adult cells that appear to imitate embryonic stem cells could bring additional research dollars, faculty and graduate students to the school. U of L officials say the discovery is the latest step in the school's effort to build a nationally recognized research profile. In 1997, the state mandated that U of L become a premier metropolitan research university and created the "Bucks for Brains" program, which matches private donations to universities with state money. Return to article index Equestrian games a gift for region Hotels, restaurants and attractions from Louisville to Cincinnati to Lexington are poised for a windfall when the 2010 World Equestrian Games come to the Kentucky Horse Park. Organizers expect daily attendance of about 30,000 for each of the games' 10 to 14 days. Total attendance of about 300,000 is expected, with 40 percent of that business coming from overseas. All will be looking for places to sleep, eat and shop. Return to article index 2006 © Greater Louisville Inc. - The Metro Chamber of Commerce