September 2021
U.S. House weighs infrastructure and reconciliation bills in pivotal week
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider several key bills including the bi-partisan Infrastructure bill and the sweeping reconciliation proposal. Despite attempts from some Congressional Democrats to couple the votes on these two bills, House Leadership has indicated that the vote on the infrastructure bill will move forward…
GLI, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network partner with Advantage Kentucky Alliance
For many decades, advanced manufacturing has been one of Greater Louisville’s signature industries. Access to major roadways, a skilled workforce, and an environment that supports continued innovation, has uniquely positioned the 15-county region for continued, and accelerated growth of this core sector. However, advanced manufacturing is a rapidly changing and…
From the Desk of the CEO 9/23/21
We join our community in grieving the tragic and senseless murder of JCPS student, Tyree Smith, who was killed waiting at his bus stop on Wednesday. Tyree was an Eastern High School student with a bright future that was taken far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tyree’s…
Investor Spotlight: Bristol Bar & Grille
Company: Bristol Bar & Grille Founded In: 1977 Number of Employees: 65 currently Describe what your organization does in two sentences. Every day we strive to earn loyalty from our guests, employees and communities through great food, sincere hospitality, and genuine pride in serving others. We are the definition of…
Ambassador Spotlight: Frank Buster
Name: Frank A Buster Title: Business Development Company: Byrne Insurance Group How long have you been a GLI Ambassador?: 4 yrs What is your favorite part about being a GLI Ambassador? I love the number of people I get to meet from all areas of the city. Also to see…
From the Desk of the CEO: 9/21/21
We are more than 18 months into this pandemic, and the duration remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear. The only way we can control the spread of COVID-19 and keep our economy running is to get as many people as possible vaccinated. Despite Pfizer’s BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine being FDA…
Greater Louisville Inc. Celebrates One Year of ‘Now Louisville’
First anniversary highlights significant progress in executing five-year strategic plan Louisville, Ky. (September 20, 2021) – Today Greater Louisville Inc. recognized the one-year anniversary of its five-year strategic plan, NOW Louisville. Since the strategy launched in 2020, 78 companies with a local presence have contributed over $3.26 million to fund…
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,…
Op-Ed: House action on infrastructure is critical to Louisville’s economic growth
This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier-Journal on September 16, 2021 For most of us, infrastructure is a constant. You assume you will have access to safe and reliable roads and bridges to take you to work or on vacation. You assume water will come out of the faucet…
GLI Issues Statement on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate
Greater Louisville Inc.’s president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees.
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