Growth, partnerships and strategic planning are the themes for this edition of the West Louisville electronic newsletter. Click through it to learn about the West Louisville success stories of 2005 and why there's such eager anticipation for 2006.
In this edition:
Louisville's New Economic Hot Spot
The West Louisville economic development initiative experienced a fruitful year with 16 business projects that are expected to result in over $31 million in new investments and 358 new jobs that will create over $13 million in new annual payrolls. Additionally, 39 companies expressed an interest in starting, expanding, or relocating a business in West Louisville in 2005 while 156 businesses interacted with the West Louisville Economic Development Manager to promote their sustainability.
To read the 2005 West Louisville report in its entirety,
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Brownfield Redevlopment Workshops
Metro Louisville, the Center for Neighborhoods, and The University of Louisville's Center for Environmental Policy and Management recently joined forces to secure a 3-year EPA grant to begin addressing brownfield areas that hinder the economic
growth of an important West Louisville Corridor.
The Park Hill area located between 9th and 18th Streets and West Broadway and Algonquin Parkway is the focus of a nine-week workshop series intended to strengthen the economic vitality of the neighborhood by increasing local knowledge about brownfield revitalization.
To learn more about the on-going Re-Defining Brownfields Workshops,
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U of L Signature Partnerships
Following the recommendation of his Community Partnership Board, University of Louisville President James Ramsey has made
an unprecedented commitment to use the school's resources to help improve West Louisville in the areas of (1) economic development (2) health services (3) social services and (4) educational attainment.
This unique initiative will utilize the research, academic, administrative and influential capacities of the university to help improve the standard of living and access to economic opportunity in West Louisville.
Currently, the University of Louisville has several initiatives underway in support of this mission, but continues to work on identifying more signature partnerships that bring value to this four-part strategy.
Look for more information on these signature partnerships in the near future as the University of Louisville unveils a comprehensive strategy to support the growth of West Louisville.
To learn more about the University of Louisville's commitment to West Louisville,
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Nominate a West Louisville Company for an Inc.crediable Award 
GLI is now accepting nominations for the 2006 Inc.credible Awards. The awards recognize small business for outstanding performance and are evaluated on the following criteria: community involvement; growth in employment; number of years in service; financial performance; innovativeness of product/service; and response to adversity.
Click Here to access Nomination Forms. Nominations are open until February 17.
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