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West Louisville Economic Development Manager

 
DeVone Holt serves as an information resource for companies interested in expanding or locating their operations in Louisville's inner city. In his role as the West Louisville Economic Development Manager, DeVone works to (1) encourage new job creation and capital investments among the companies in the area, (2) build stronger and healthier inner-city companies, (3) increase wealth creation and prosperity among company owners and residents, and (4) connect West Louisville businesses to the regional economy.

With a strong background in client relations and a keen interest in today's urban economic issues, DeVone has been able to provide unique growth strategies for his business clients.

In 2004 alone, DeVone helped his clients create over 200 new jobs with new payrolls totaling over $8 million. Those same clients invested nearly $80 million in facility enhancements, new equipment purchases, and technology improvements.

Before joining Greater Louisville Inc. in 2001, DeVone worked in a variety of management roles. Most recently, he worked as a Public Relations Manager for Darwin Networks, a high-speed Internet access company. At Darwin Networks, DeVone's communication efforts helped the Louisville-based Internet start-up raise $91 million in venture capital - the largest capital investment in any private Kentucky business.

Prior to Darwin Networks, DeVone worked as a public relations representative for United Parcel Service Airlines where he wrote media materials, coordinated publicity events and helped manage the company's relationships with community organizations.

DeVone graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English from Eastern Kentucky University. He plays an active role in the community by supporting several youth organizations and is the author of the book "Hip-Hop Slop: The Impact of a Dysfunctional Culture." He has also been awarded the Distinguished Citizen of Louisville Award and is a Kentucky Colonel.

Contact DeVone Holt: Email or 502-625-0134
 

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Carl Smith
President
Minutemen Press

Wanted to pass along some feedback on the Collaborative program that Sullivan students did for our shop. I would highly recommend everyone to take advantage of this! My group of students were very bright and very business savvy. They presented a polished report with several helpful suggestions. Thanks for putting me in touch with them... I think that Sullivan's IT students may work on a web site for me as well.
- Carl Smith



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