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August 2024

MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: MEL FISCHER

Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving minority-owned businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Suntory…

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CEO of Humana to keynote GLI’s 2025 Annual Meeting presented by Baird

Louisville, Ky. (August 26, 2024) – The new leader of Louisville’s largest publicly traded company will deliver the keynote address at Greater Louisville Inc.’s Annual Meeting presented by Baird. Jim Rechtin, President and CEO of Humana, and Joe Ventura, Chief Legal Officer of Humana, will discuss the company’s commitment and…

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KY set to lower income tax again after meeting fiscal requirements

This week the State Budget Director announced that the state had met “revenue conditions” to allow the legislature to pass further reductions of the state income tax. In short, the income tax could fall to 3.5 percent as early as January of 2026. This rate will put Kentucky in a…

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US Chamber succeeds in halting FTC non-compete rule

This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce scored a major legal victory for American businesses, workers, and the economy after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements. This decision marks a significant win for businesses…

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MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: NIKKI WASHINGTON

Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving minority-owned businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Suntory…

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MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: JESSICA PIASTA

Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving minority-owned businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Suntory…

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GLI report shows strong second quarter for regional economy despite job market concerns

Louisville, Ky. (August 19, 2024) – In its quarterly Economic Summary, Greater Louisville Inc. shared new data that paints a positive picture for the trajectory of the regional economy. Despite national economic pressures, the region’s economic development project pipeline grew by 26% in the second quarter showing sustained momentum for investment…

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MEET THE COUNCILMEMBERS: KHALIL BATSHON

GLI engages in advocacy at all levels of government, but works especially closely with local government to ensure a business-friendly environment. Over the next few months, we will highlight members of Louisville Metro Council to help our investors learn a bit more about their background and priorities. GLI is a…

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MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: SHARITA BROWN

Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving minority-owned businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Beam…

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National site selectors discuss promising economic opportunities in Greater Louisville

Louisville, Ky. (August 12, 2024) – Greater Louisville Inc. hosted nine national site selectors from varied industries for its annual Familiarization “FAM” Tour presented by LG&E KU Energy. The two-day immersive tour included presentations from local governments and municipalities from across the 15-county region, a tour of UPS Healthcare, overviews…

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