January 2022
OP-ED 2022: a year of collaboration and growth in Greater Louisville
This op-ed originally appeared in the Lane Report on January 31, 2022 Greater Louisville’s economy ended 2021 with a bang. At the onset, recovery was a key economic priority, but by mid-year we showed we were not only open for business but also ready to build our economy stronger than…
Proposed zoning changes would increase access to child care in Louisville
The Louisville Metro Council is currently considering zoning changes that would expand the options where child care providers can operate in Louisville. The proposed changes would allow for expanded capacity for child care centers in residential zones and in industrial zones, designed to connect child care providers to where people…
GLI reacts to filing of SB 115, subpoena power for Civilian Review and Accountability Board
Following the filing of Senate Bill 115, GLI president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement. “GLI has been a longtime advocate of an autonomous Civilian Review Board and believes complete transparency and accountability in law enforcement is only possible by granting the board full investigatory powers. GLI applauds…
Op-ed: Kentucky lawmakers must sustain and accelerate economic momentum during 2022 session
This opinion piece originally appeared in Louisville Business First on January 28, 2022 Last year, Greater Louisville’s regional economy proved we were not only open for business, but ready for unprecedented growth. New and existing businesses in our region announced nearly $7 billion of new investments and the creation of…
Greater Louisville Inc. Welcomes New Board Leadership, Directors
Louisville, Ky. (February 26, 2022) – – Greater Louisville Inc.’s Board of Directors officially welcomed new leadership and new directors at its first meeting of the year. Purna Veer, president of V-Soft Consulting Group Inc., was appointed 2022 chair of the board. Veer, who is also a member of the executive committee,…
Vaccine mandate withdrawn by Biden administration
The Biden administration has announced that it will withdraw the COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate for large businesses. This announcement comes in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) enforcement of the emergency temporary standard (ETS) issued last year. The administration’s…
Employer based child care grant applications open
The Kentucky Division of Child Care has opened applications for the Business Partnership Matching Grant. This is an opportunity for employers that have considered offering child care as a benefit for their employees to receive matching funds of up to $100,000. This grant is intended to counteract the reduction of…
House passes biennium budget bill
With record speed, lawmakers passed a budget plan out of the House a mere 12 days into the session. House Bill 1 prioritizes spending on education and workforce and includes a pay raise for all state employees – priorities for both caucuses which garnered bi-partisan support and allowed the bill…
Greater Louisville Foundation Announces New Chair, Directors
Louisville, Ky. (January 20, 2022) – At its first meeting of the year, the Greater Louisville Foundation (GLF) announced its new leadership, including electing a new chair, and new directors. Joe Ventura, chief legal officer of Humana, was named chair of the 2022 Greater Louisville Foundation. Ventura previously served as…
GLI reacts to KY Senate passing SB 9 relating to education reforms
Following the Kentucky Senate passing Senate Bill 9 , GLI president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement: “Senate Bill 9 contains vital education reforms that will address student achievement gaps and ensure our Kentucky students are well-equipped for future careers. The Read to Succeed Act aims to increase…
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