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Greater Louisville Inc. Welcomes New Board Leadership, Directors

Louisville, Ky. (February 25, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) welcomed its incoming Board of Directors and Executive Committee earlier this month. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization, GLI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of 65 members. The Executive Committee of the Board is made up…

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OPINION: Workforce shortages threaten KY’s progress. Second-chance hiring would help.

This opinion piece was originally published in the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Lane Report.  It’s no secret that Kentucky’s economy is generating national attention for our recent unprecedented economic success. The Greater Louisville region is eager to keep that momentum going, but workforce shortages in key sectors that rely on…

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Greater Louisville Inc. unveils bold new strategy for economic prosperity

Louisville, Ky. (February 12, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, Prosper 2030, which focuses on job creation, population growth, economic inclusion, and pro-business advocacy to spur long-term prosperity in the region. Prosper 2030 was created through a months-long process of surveying the Greater Louisville business community on…

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GLI statement on passage of Kentucky HB 1

Following the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1, Greater Louisville Inc. president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement: “GLI commends the Kentucky General Assembly for passing House Bill 1 to again lower the state’s personal income tax. Reducing and eventually eliminating the personal income tax has…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Releases 2025 Local Agenda

Louisville, Ky. (February 3, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. has released its fifth annual  Local Legislative Agenda, which outlines priorities identified by the local business community. Top priorities in GLI’s 2025 Local Legislative Agenda include updating the Land Development Code to promote business attraction, expansion, and retention, downtown development and revitalization…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Hires Two Senior Leaders, Expands Team of Talented Business Strategists

Louisville Ky. (January 30, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. kicked off 2025 with new hires in two senior roles. Kelly Gold joins the regional chamber and economic organization as Vice President of Marketing, Talent Attraction and Retention, while Lauren Yount serves in the Chief of Staff role. Gold brings nearly two…

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GLI Announces Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Destination for 2025 GLIDE Presented by Norton Healthcare

Louisville, Ky. (January 22, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. will take regional business and community leaders to Milwaukee for its 25th annual Greater Louisville Idea Development Expedition (GLIDE) presented by Norton Healthcare. GLIDE will explore how Milwaukee has grown its population and economy through strategic initiatives and collaboration. GLIDE is an…

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AT&T, Teddy Abrams to be recognized with GLI’s Silver Fleur-De-Lis Awards

Louisville, Ky. (January 7, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. will honor AT&T and Teddy Abrams, Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra, with its prestigious Silver Fleur-De-Lis Awards. Each year, these awards are given to celebrate individuals and organizations who have made the Louisville community a better place to live and…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Releases 2025 State Legislative Priorities

Louisville, Ky. (December 13, 2024) – Greater Louisville Inc. unveiled its top legislative priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session at the final event of its 2024 Capitol Connection event series, presented by Norton Healthcare. GLI’s State Legislative Agenda is updated annually through intensive feedback from hundreds of GLI investors to represent…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Report Shows Strong Economic Momentum in Third Quarter

Louisville, Ky. (December 9, 2024) – Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) released its quarterly Economic Summary report which revealed strong results through the third quarter of 2024. The regional project pipeline remains steady and nine projects have landed year to date, representing over $29 million in capital investment. GLI’s Economic Summary is…

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