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National education, business leaders glean best practices from JCPS Academies of Louisville model

Last week, Greater Louisville Inc. participated in a panel discussion with education and workforce partners to share insights, success stories, and lessons learned in creating and launching the JCPS Academies of Louisville program. “Louisville in Action: A Ford NGL Leadership Lab for Business and School Partnerships” brought more than three…

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OP-ED: Louisville can up competitive edge through tax, incentive and land development reforms

This article originally appeared in Louisville Business First on March 17, 2025.  The competition between regions for bringing in and holding onto businesses is higher than ever, as communities tap into new tools to create competitive advantages for high-growth industries. Regions that offer ways to save money or provide resources…

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GLI Kicks off 2025 HEN Fellows and AML Fellows Programs

Louisville, Ky. (March 6, 2025) – Last week, Greater Louisville Inc. launched its 2025 sessions of the Health Enterprises Network’s (HEN) Healthcare Fellows program and Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (AML) Fellows program. 26 professionals in the region’s fastest-growing industries will participate in rigorous programming over the next 10 months to help…

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Greater Louisville Region Ends 2024 With Strong Prospects for Continued Growth

Louisville, KY (February 27, 2025) – In its latest Economic Summary Q4 Report, Greater Louisville Inc. details a strong finish to 2024 and an optimistic economic outlook for Greater Louisville in the year ahead. In 2024, 12 projects relocated or expanded in the region bringing in 555 new jobs and…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Welcomes New Board Leadership, Directors

Louisville, Ky. (February 25, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) welcomed its incoming Board of Directors and Executive Committee earlier this month. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization, GLI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of 65 members. The Executive Committee of the Board is made up…

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OPINION: Workforce shortages threaten KY’s progress. Second-chance hiring would help.

This opinion piece was originally published in the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Lane Report.  It’s no secret that Kentucky’s economy is generating national attention for our recent unprecedented economic success. The Greater Louisville region is eager to keep that momentum going, but workforce shortages in key sectors that rely on…

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Greater Louisville Inc. unveils bold new strategy for economic prosperity

Louisville, Ky. (February 12, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, Prosper 2030, which focuses on job creation, population growth, economic inclusion, and pro-business advocacy to spur long-term prosperity in the region. Prosper 2030 was created through a months-long process of surveying the Greater Louisville business community on…

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GLI statement on passage of Kentucky HB 1

Following the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1, Greater Louisville Inc. president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, issued the following statement: “GLI commends the Kentucky General Assembly for passing House Bill 1 to again lower the state’s personal income tax. Reducing and eventually eliminating the personal income tax has…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Releases 2025 Local Agenda

Louisville, Ky. (February 3, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. has released its fifth annual  Local Legislative Agenda, which outlines priorities identified by the local business community. Top priorities in GLI’s 2025 Local Legislative Agenda include updating the Land Development Code to promote business attraction, expansion, and retention, downtown development and revitalization…

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Greater Louisville Inc. Hires Two Senior Leaders, Expands Team of Talented Business Strategists

Louisville Ky. (January 30, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. kicked off 2025 with new hires in two senior roles. Kelly Gold joins the regional chamber and economic organization as Vice President of Marketing, Talent Attraction and Retention, while Lauren Yount serves in the Chief of Staff role. Gold brings nearly two…

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