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Louisville, Ky. (May 25, 2023) – This week, Greater Louisville Inc. and more than a dozen community partners hosted business leaders from the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (JAX Chamber) for their annual downtown trip. JAX Chamber selected Louisville for their trip focused on downtown development after hosting a group of…

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…

Louisville, Ky. (May 10, 2023) – Greater Louisville Inc. opened applications for its third annual ‘Finding You in Lou’ professional and leadership development program presented by the University of Louisville. The free, four-week program is open to current college juniors and seniors and will offer two cohorts – one in June…

Louisville, Ky. (May 8, 2023) – Today, Greater Louisville Inc. released its annual Legislative Outcomes Report which recaps the major wins and missed opportunities from the 2023 Kentucky session, names its Most Valued Policymakers, and shares the voting records of Greater Louisville legislators and legislative leadership on key priorities. Many…

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…

Louisville, Ky. (March 31, 2023) – Fourteen minority business owners have been selected to participate in the third cohort of Greater Louisville Inc.’s (GLI) Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator, funded by Papa Johns and Beam Suntory. The eight-month program began yesterday and will run through November, teaching participants how to…

Louisville, Ky. (March 30, 2023) – In the final hours of the 2023 session, the General Assembly took action on one of Greater Louisville Inc.’s long-term policy priorities to make Kentucky more competitive with surrounding states by legalizing sports gaming. House Bill 551, sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) legalizes retail…

Greater Louisville Inc. issued the following statement after the Kentucky House passed House Bill 470: “GLI is concerned by the advancement of House Bill 470 by the Kentucky House, and several other bills that have been filed to target LGBTQ+ populations. To maintain a thriving economy, we must create policies…

Louisville, Ky. (March 2, 2023) – The Health Enterprises Network (HEN), an initiative of Greater Louisville Inc., announced the newest class of its executive education program, the Healthcare Fellows. The signature leadership development program started in 2005, bringing together leaders and innovators in healthcare to develop an ecosystem of support and…

Louisville, Ky. (March 1, 2023) – Over 40 local business leaders joined Greater Louisville Inc. yesterday for its annual Advocacy Day in Frankfort presented by Charter Communications. Each year, GLI invites its investors to the Kentucky State Capitol to advocate for top policy priorities and have open discussions with legislators about…