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It has been a busy quarter for economic development in our region. We have seen major projects land, setting our region up for continued expansion as we finish 2023. The third quarter showed steady growth of both the national and regional economies, despite continued inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Key…

Economic activity in Greater Louisville continues to accelerate. As we move full steam into the fourth quarter of the year, GLI’s economic development team continues to hit the gas and grow our project pipeline. Since the end of the first quarter, the project pipeline has grown by more than 58%…

  As the summer heat gets into full swing, our economic development work is also heating up. A few weeks ago, our Health Enterprises Network (HEN) led a group of 22 individuals and 15 organizations from Louisville and Lexington to the world’s largest convening of the Biotechnology industry – BIO…

Earlier this month, Kentucky posted the lowest unemployment rate in recorded state history at 3.9 percent. This number means most Kentuckians who are seeking work are working, but over 30 percent of eligible workers are not actively looking for work and that is making it hard for businesses to fill…

The past two years have set the bar high for our regional economy. With record growth and economic investment in 2021 and 2022, we knew 2023 had a lot to live up to. This week, as a result of GLI’s tireless advocacy over the last few years, the General Assembly…

As we wind down 2022, I want to update you on the state of our regional economy. Even with talks of a looming recession throughout most of the year, our economy has continued to grow and surpass expectations. Although businesses are dealing with inflationary pressures and navigating workforce shortages, our…

It’s hard to believe we are winding down 2022. As we head into the last quarter and finish the year strong, our focus is shifting to how we can make 2023 a year of unprecedented growth. The year will begin with the reconvening of Kentucky’s General Assembly and another opportunity…

It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the third quarter of 2022.  I know there is a degree of uncertainty related to the trajectory of our economy and what it means for you and your business. With talks of an impending recession, it’s more important than ever that…

Last week, our neighbors in Eastern Kentucky were struck by devastating and deadly flooding. We’ve lost 30 Kentuckians and sadly the death toll continues to rise with hundreds still unaccounted. Hundreds of families have lost their homes, belongings, and loved ones to this heartbreaking natural disaster. With more rain in…

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…