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Sarah Davasher-Wisdom selected to join prestigious U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee

Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2021) — Greater Louisville Inc.’s president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, was one of 12 new executives selected for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100). Davasher-Wisdom will represent GLI and join the group of experienced leaders to advise the U.S. Chamber’s board of directors,…

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Greater Louisville Inc. hosts Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, shares local best practices

Louisville, Ky. (September 9, 2021) – Today, Greater Louisville Inc. hosted the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce as they visit Louisville to glean best practices related to community engagement. GLI collaborated with the Pensacola Chamber to connect them with local leaders and develop a two-day immersive, learning experience in Louisville. GLI’s…

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Greater Louisville Inc. releases updated federal legislative agenda

Louisville, Ky. (September 2, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc. unveiled its 2021-2022 Federal Legislative Agenda which outlines the regional business community’s top priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress. Supports for the region’s economic recovery remains a top concern, in addition to several long-term GLI policy priorities. “Our region…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Opens GLIDE Scholarship Applications

Louisville, Ky. (August 30, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc. announced it will award two scholarships for outstanding members of the business community to attend GLIDE: Indianapolis. The purpose of these scholarships is to give two engaged members of the Greater Louisville community the opportunity to participate in this exciting, innovative…

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Live in Lou partners with 6AM City to launch local media outlet dedicated to attracting talent to Louisville

Louisville, Ky (August 10, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc.’s talent attraction initiative, Live in Lou, partnered with 6AM City to launch a newsletter-first local media outlet with the goal of attracting and retaining talent in Louisville. The partnership led to the creation of LOUtoday, a local media outlet that will…

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GLI invites business leaders to observe innovation in Southern Indiana

Louisville, Ky. (July 22, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc. brought 40 business leaders to explore advancements in Southern Indiana’s River Ridge Commerce Center for Innovation Tour: Southern Indiana presented by Hollenbach-Oakley, LLC. The second annual tour included presentations and immersive experiences at companies in a variety of industries where participants…

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GLI’s Brian Schneider honored with national sales award

Lifetime Sales Achievement Award recognizes chamber of commerce sales professionals Louisville, Ky. (July 7, 2021) — Greater Louisville Inc.’s director of investor development, Brian Schneider, has been awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with awards based…

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GLI launches talent pipeline initiative to create equitable access to career mobility

Louisville, Ky. (June 30, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc. announced the launch of the Career Acceleration Network, an initiative that will move workers from low-paying, low-skilled jobs to high-skilled jobs with family-supporting wages. The two-year pilot program is based around a talent pipeline comprised of 15 employers from a range…

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GLI Statement on Louisville Metro Budget

GLI president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement regarding last night’s passage of the Louisville Metro budget. “GLI applauds Louisville Metro Council and Mayor Fischer for creating and passing a budget that prioritizes our community’s economic recovery and will allow our region to move forward and rebuild stronger…

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GLI hires nationally recognized economic development veteran as Chief of Regional Economic Growth

Louisville, Ky. (June 21, 2021) – Greater Louisville Inc. announced the hire of Ben Pratt as the chamber’s newly created Chief of Regional Economic Growth and Senior Vice President. Pratt brings more than 10 years of experience in economic development within both local government and chambers of commerce. Most recently,…

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