High Impact Program Wins National Award
INK - October 1, 2005

The High Impact Program has earned local accolades since its inception in 2004, but now the program has received national attention for its innovation and excellence. In September, the U. S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Awards honored the program in their "excellence in urban economic development" category.

Presented as part of the Economic Development Administration's "Symposium for 21st Century Economic Development," the awards for excellence recognize innovative economic development strategies of national significance showcase best practices and highlight outstanding results.

Each of the 110 nominations were evaluated by an independent selection panel comprised of economic development and government officials and educators appointed by the U. S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

Lisa Bajorinas, High Impact Program Director, accepted the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and had an opportunity to make a brief acceptance speech at the podium. Prior to the event, Bajorinas received congratulations in a private meeting with Congresswoman Anne Northup, who was unable to attend the award ceremony.

The High Impact Program is a public/private partnership, initiated by Mayor Jerry Abramson, funded by Louisville Metro Government and administered by Greater Louisville Inc., identifies and serves fast-growth companies, companies with the potential for fast growth and those companies that enable growth in others.

The program focuses on companies of these types headquartered in Louisville that have a disproportionately higher impact on the metro area economy through job and wealth creation. Through economic development solutions, the program's objective is to establish a firm relationship with these companies and nurture their growth and prosperity.

Information about the High Impact Program is available online at www.HighImpactLouisville.com.

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