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(Louisville, KY) – Greater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the 32 companies and three business leaders in the running for the 2019 Inc.credible Awards presented by Citizens Union Bank. The annual awards celebrate small businesses within the Greater Louisville region. “The Inc.credible Awards are…

  The application period for the 2019 Vogt Awards opens today to startup companies across the region. The Vogt Awards are dedicated to helping early-stage startup companies develop into viable and successful businesses by providing non-dilutive funding, dedicated mentorship, workshops, and support to participants. Applications for eligible companies will be…

The 2019 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly is officially in the books. Yesterday marked day 30 of the 30-day short session. In the days ahead, GLI will be working to take full stock of the 2019 session from the perspective of the Greater Louisville business community and will…

The sun is setting on the 2019 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Tomorrow marks the 30th and final day of session, following up on a 10-day veto recess that began on March 14. Here is what you need to know heading into the final day.

GLI released the following statement today on Indiana House Bill 1344 (Nurse Licensure Compact): “Indiana is one step away from joining Kentucky and 30 other states in adopting the interstate nurse licensure compact. GLI is thrilled that the Indiana Senate overwhelmingly passed House Bill 1344. This measure will eliminate a…

Louisville, Ky. – The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded Greater Louisville Inc. with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies and dedicated advocacy efforts, effective organizational procedures and beneficial programs, and overall positive impact on the Greater Louisville community. Only 3% of chambers nationally receive 5-star Accreditation status.  …

Update on March 26, 2019: Governor Bevin has signed Senate Bill 57 into law. A major expungement bill cleared its final hurdle last night in the legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s office. Senate Bill 57, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, will increase eligibility for expungement and…

The General Assembly passed a tax-reform “clean-up” bill yesterday that included several pro-business measures and GLI priorities that improve the overall competitiveness of Kentucky’s tax code. The bill, HB 354, is the result of negotiations by a conference committee made up of House and Senate leadership from both sides of…

Only three working days remain in the 2019 legislative session in Frankfort before sine die on March 28. Numerous pro-business bills remain to be passed by the House, and we are encouraging members of the business community to get involved and urge their representatives to act before session ends. Click on…

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