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Before I answer that question, I’ll need to answer the other question you have in your mind now.  What is a SBDC and what does SBDC stand for? Good question! The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is a partnership between the Small Business Administration (SBA), centers of higher learning…

On Wednesday, a revenue bill containing clarifications and fixes to Kentucky’s tax code passed the House. Sponsored by Appropriations & Revenue Chair Jason Petrie (R-Elkton), House Bill 360 includes clean-up from last year’s sweeping tax reform legislation, House Bill 8, and GLI priorities regarding the state and local tax (SALT)…

On Wednesday, House Bill 551 legalizing retail and online sports betting in Kentucky, unanimously passed the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) and Rep. Al Gentry (D-Louisville), HB 551 will regulate and tax sports wagering, adding an estimated $23 million in annual revenue…

GLI joined a coalition led by the U.S. Chamber in opposing the proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would ban almost all employer non-compete agreements across the country.  This sweeping proposal represents a stark change in regulation for non-competes, which would overturn well-established state laws governing their use. What…

A bill reforming Kentucky’s persistent felony offender (PFO) laws passed the Senate Judiciary committee last week.  Senate Bill 225, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London), narrowly reforms current laws to reduce mandatory enhancement sentencing for certain non-violent offenders. PFO laws provide prosecutors with the option of enhanced sentencing for a…

House Bill 594 banning gray machines was heard in committee and considered on the House floor before being tabled on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Killian Timoney (R-Nicholasville), HB 594 provides clarity around these coin-operated video games with cash payouts that have popped up in gas stations and bars across Kentucky…

This article originally appeared in Louisville Business First on March 1, 2023 In the tight race for top talent, a strong company culture that supports employees has never been more important. As the costs of maintaining and recruiting talent continue to rise, removing barriers to work is critical for any…

ҹɫֱ²¥ Inc. issued the following statement after the Kentucky House passed House Bill 470: “GLI is concerned by the advancement of House Bill 470 by the Kentucky House, and several other bills that have been filed to target LGBTQ+ populations. To maintain a thriving economy, we must create policies…

Louisville, Ky. (March 2, 2023) – The Health Enterprises Network (HEN), an initiative of ҹɫֱ²¥ Inc., announced the newest class of its executive education program, the Healthcare Fellows. The signature leadership development program started in 2005, bringing together leaders and innovators in healthcare to develop an ecosystem of support and…

Louisville, Ky. (March 1, 2023) – Over 40 local business leaders joined ҹɫֱ²¥ Inc. yesterday for its annual Advocacy Day in Frankfort presented by Charter Communications. Each year, GLI invites its investors to the Kentucky State Capitol to advocate for top policy priorities and have open discussions with legislators about…