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September 2024

MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: RICHARD WILSON

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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Investor Perspective: what to know about the Federal Reserve interest rates cut

Rob Hawkins, Chief Investment Officer for Independence Bank, shares his perspective, insights, and opinions on the recent cut of interest rates and what it will mean for the economy in the year ahead. Fed Cuts 50bps (0.50%), “Strong Start” to “Recalibrate” to Lower Rates Market Reaction: The S&P 500 reached a…

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MEET THE COUNCILMEMBERS: SHAMEKA PARRISH-WRIGHT

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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TARC Hold Community Meetings to Discuss Future Coverage

In the past few weeks, TARC has been taking public comments on changes coming to the organization as they face financial concerns that require immediate action.  In these community meetings, leaders from TARC discussed the financial hardship the agency has faced, where their main forms of funding can stretch, and…

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MEET 2024 POWER TO PROSPER PARTICIPANT: MICHAEL BUSH

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: DESMOND MARTIN

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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Legislators hold community listening sessions for JCPS task force

Throughout the month of September, members of the state Efficient and Effective School District Task Force have held two community meetings in Louisville high schools to discuss the function and performance of Jefferson County Public Schools. It was stated in the first meeting that the goal of the task force…

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INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT: MAC BROWN MEDIA, LLC

  Company:  Mac Brown Media, LLC Founded In:  November, 2017 Describe what your organization does in two sentences. Mac Brown Media provides high quality videography and photography services to corporate and non-profit organizations.  Specifically, I shoot and produce training videos, headshots, process photography, facilities photography, and event photography that my client…

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The Future of Small Business Taxation

Important federal legislation that positively impacts Greater Louisville businesses is set to expire without further Congressional action. Most of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will expire at the end of 2025, which included many provisions benefiting businesses of all sizes specifically the 20% pass-through deduction for small…

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AUGUST 2024: NEW AND RETURNING INVESTORS

WELCOME TO OUR 14 NEW INVESTORS, AND THANK YOU TO OUR 85 INVESTORS WHO RENEWED IN AUGUST. NEW CORE INVESTORS: Burger King/Carrols Corp. Camberwell Grief Sanctuary Collier Insurance Dean Builds, Inc Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3) ReachLabs Right at Home Kentuckiana RK Bluegrass Rosemary’s Catering Turner Construction Company Unwind Body…

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