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…
2025 Session Policy Distilled Week Two
The General Assembly is BACK after a short break in the month of January. This week the legislature filed 200 bills and began to reveal more of their top priorities, including many that align with the business community’s top policy goals for 2025. We will continue to monitor business community…
INVESTOR PERSPECTIVE: Understanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Authority to Enter Businesses: Key Points and Best Practices
In light of recent federal executive orders, GLI is working to bring our investors the latest information and guidance to navigate changing regulations. Following President Trump’s recent orders regarding immigration, we turned to our investor and long-time partner, Dentons, to share guidance on a business’ rights, responsibilities, and liabilities in…
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…
JANUARY 2025: NEW AND RETURNING INVESTORS
WELCOME TO OUR 18 NEW INVESTORS, AND THANK YOU TO OUR 55 INVESTORS WHO RENEWED IN JANUARY. NEW CORE INVESTORS: Alientech USA Blue Equity, LLC CertaPro Painters of Louisville Metro CTL Leadership Gilman Partners, LLC Laswell Electric Company, Inc. Mammoth Creative Group Mobile Air & Power Rentals Oddbird Bakery &…
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…
Updates on recent executive orders and what they mean for your business
Over the last few weeks, we have seen a wide array of executive orders issued by the Trump administration. Many of these orders impact businesses like yours, and legal challenges and reversals have created a great degree uncertainty and confusion on compliance. GLI is committed to providing you with the…
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…
Federal Grant Funding Freeze
Earlier this week the White House released a memo through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) freezing all federal payments for grants and other programs. The freeze was initially set to take effect Tuesday, January 28 evening and would have placed a pause on all federal payments until the…
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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