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Louisville, Ky. (November 3, 2023) – Greater Louisville Inc. hosted its annual Familiarization (FAM) Tour presented by LG&E KU Energy, which brought eight national site selectors to tour and explore the Greater Louisville Region. FAM Tour is a two-day immersive experience that includes community tours, presentations from regional partners, networking,…

Clark Welch promoted to lead organization’s strategy for economic growth Louisville, Ky. (August 30, 2023) – Following a nationwide search, Greater Louisville Inc. named Clark Welch as its vice president of economic development. Welch is a Louisville-native who previously served as director of economic development for GLI and has over…

Louisville, Ky. (August 16, 2023) – A new Greater Louisville Inc. report shows that the regional economy finished the first half of 2023 with strong momentum and opportunities for future growth. Despite speculation over a potential recession later this year, Louisville’s total employment at the end of the second quarter…

  Next year, Louisville’s Valhalla will be hosting the 2024 PGA Championship for the fourth time. Hosting the PGA Championship is not only exciting for golf followers, but also a tremendous economic opportunity for our region. Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA, penned his thoughts about the upcoming Championship, the PGA organization, and its economic impact….

Louisville, Ky. (July 6, 2023) – For the first time, there is a single website to market the Greater Louisville region and share resources with relocating and expanding companies. Greater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce and regional economic development organization, brought together counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana…

New partnership simplifies process for minority business certification Louisville, Ky. (June 29, 2023) – Greater Louisville Inc. announced the launch of its Minority Certification Hub, an official partnership with the Louisville Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to make it easier than ever for Greater Louisville businesses to access minority business…

This op-ed originally appeared in Louisville Business First on June 23, 2023 For more than two decades, Greater Louisville Inc.’s Health Enterprises Network has convened top leaders in healthcare and life sciences to make Greater Louisville a national leader in the industry. That work has evolved, but in recent years…

New data shows no signs of economic slow-down Louisville, Ky. (May 17, 2023) – Greater Louisville Inc. released its quarterly economic summary which highlights the regional economy’s top trends from the first quarter. The report summarizes key vital signs of the economy including unemployment and employment rates, labor force, job…

Last week, Mayor Craig Greenberg presented his first proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to the Louisville Metro Council. With $1.1 billion in operating and capital spending, this proposal represents the largest budget for the city in history with investments focusing on public safety, infrastructure, and transparency. With a…

This editorial originally appeared in Louisville Business First on April 10, 2023 Last month, Kentucky posted the lowest unemployment rate in recorded state history at 3.9%. This number means most Kentuckians who are seeking work are working, but over 30% of eligible workers are not actively looking for work and…