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Last month, the Kentucky Court of Appeals issued a ruling overturning Kentucky’s long-standing practice of allowing employers to represent themselves in proceedings related to unemployment claims. The decision could have a significant impact on Kentucky employers and Kentucky’s unemployment insurance system depending on how the case evolves. If it stands,…

Name: Frank A Buster Title: VP of Business Development Company: Byrne Insurance Group How long have you been a  GLI ambassador? 1 year What is your favorite part about being a GLI ambassador: Meeting the people who help keep our community growing. What value does your company derive from investing…

The dust is settling from yesterday’s primary elections, which saw Kentucky Democrats and Republicans select their nominees for statewide constitutional offices. Voter turnout has been estimated at around 20 percent, higher than the 12.5 percent projected by the Secretary of State’s Office. With the field set for both parties, the…

Greater Louisville Inc. recognized the ongoing contribution of the entire small business community to the region’s economic vitality at the 2019 Inc.credible Awards, presented by Citizens Union Bank. This year’s 2019 Inc.credible Awards winners were honored in the following categories: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award presented by Kentucky Community and…

It’s National Infrastructure Week! And it could not come at a better time. Last month, the White House and Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives announced that they had reached a deal for a $2 trillion infrastructure package that could finally start the process rebuilding infrastructure in regions like…

  Greater Louisville Inc. has again been recognized as one of the top chambers of commerce in the nation, according to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, which named GLI one of only three finalists in the large chamber category as part of the association’s 2019 Chamber of the…

Recognition based on achievements in job creation and investments. Mayor Greg Fischer and Kent Oyler, president and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), today announced that Louisville Forward, the city’s economic and community development organization, and GLI, the 15-county regional chamber of commerce, have been jointly recognized as Top U.S….

GLI’s Spring 2019 issue committee meetings took place last month to begin crafting GLI’s 2019-2020 federal policy priorities. All six of GLI’s issue committees met to debate a range of key federal policy issues impacting our region. These committees include Bi-State, Business Competitiveness, Education & Workforce Development, Environment & Energy,…

Two Greater Louisville lawmakers addressed a range of state policy issues critical to the business community at GLI’s Regional Economic Development Update event at Republic Bank this morning. Representative Jason Nemes (R-Louisville) and Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey (R-Louisville) participated in a panel discussion moderated by GLI’s Director of…

Take 5 minutes or less to talk to us about federal policy. As GLI begins setting its federal policy priorities for 2019-2020, WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Your answers to our 10 question survey will help GLI’s Public Policy Council, Board of Directors, and staff to prioritize federal issues and better…