Face-to-face interaction and networking are indispensable for building relationships and boosting your professional profile.  G.L.I.P. hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year to retain focus on the issues and people involved in Greater Louisville’s international professional community.

After Hours Networking events are designed as the in-person complement to our online community that give the opportunity to welcome new Louisvillians, meet committee members, country page ambassadors, mentors, protégés and G.L.I.P.s from all over the world, as well as local business professionals interested in global talent and perspectives.

G.L.I.P also organizes a variety of social events where G.L.I.P friends and families can socialize and get to know one another in order to strengthen relationships within the community.

From special presentations featuring international luminaries to casual after-hours socializing, you will want to mark your calendar and keep business cards ready for G.L.I.P. events.

 

Past Events

2009

November 19: Debut Event: Guests learned more about G.L.I.P's important initiative, heard from local leaders with a global perspective and enjoyed the company of Louisvillians from around the world. Guest speakers included: Joe Reagan, President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc., David A. Jones Jr., Chairman of the Board of Humana Inc. & Chairman and Managing Director of Chrysalis Ventures, LLC, Rishabh Mehrotra, President & CEO, SHPS, and Shin-je J Ghim, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dpt. of Medicine, James Graham Brown Cancer Center.  Event hosted at the Humana building.

 

2010

January 21: After Hours Networking : This event featured Daryl Snyder, Vice President of Economic and Community Development, Greater Louisville Inc.: "What G.L.I.P. means for Louisville's Economic Development” and Craig Greenberg, Developer and Vice Chairman of 21c Museum Hotels: "The Vision and Potential Impact of Innovative Projects like Museum Plaza and 21c". Event hosted at the Museum Plaza Office and sponsored by CORT.

March 18: After Hours Networking:  This event featured Mark Crane, Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Development: "Finding and Building the Next Google!" and Rob Kaplan, Leadership Team Member, Net Impact Bluegrass: "Impact at Work Challenge ". Event hosted at The Green Building and sponsored by Frost Brown Todd.

April 12: 11th President of India Formal Banquet:  During this prestigious and historic visit to Louisville, President Kalam shared the story of his presidency, his vision for transforming India into a fully developed global power by the year 2020, and the impact of that transformation on the rest of the world.

May 6: Louisville Bats Game:  Friends and families joined together to watch the Louisville Bats take on the Rochester Red Wings at Louisville Slugger Field.  Event sponsored by Papa Johns.

June 9: After Hours Networking : Guest speakers included Steve Wiser, historian and architect, who discussed Louisville’s signature architecture, public art and landscape landmarks which make the city one of the best places to live in the United States and Joanne Lloyd-Triplett discussed how Sister Cities works to create opportunities for Greater Louisville citizens and citizens of Sister Cities to work together in creating international community partnerships.  Event held at Old National Bank and sponsored by The Tequila Factory.

Summer 2010: World Cup Event:  G.L.I.P and Sister Cities of Louisville partnered with host sponsor Molly Malone's to celebrate the World Cup games from June 12-July 11.

Monthly Casual Dinners:  Ambassadors and new residents get together each month at a different Louisville restaurant with an international flare.  For more information on upcoming dinners please contact Michael Iacovazzi-Pau.