From the Desk Archives – ҹɫֱ Inc. /category/from-the-desk/ The Louisville Metro Chamber of Commerce Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:45:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 /wp-content/uploads/favicon.png From the Desk Archives – ҹɫֱ Inc. /category/from-the-desk/ 32 32 The Latest on Tariffs /from-the-desk/the-latest-on-tariffs/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:45:15 +0000 /?p=10198 Last week, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that will have major impacts on businesses across our region and around the world. New tariffs: Effective Saturday April 5th, a 10 percent “reciprocal” tariff was instituted on all trading partners plus additional tariffs on many of the U.S.’s top trading partners...

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]]> OP-ED: Louisville can up competitive edge through tax, incentive and land development reforms /from-the-desk/op-ed-louisville-can-up-competitive-edge-through-tax-incentive-and-land-development-reforms/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:44:04 +0000 /?p=10154 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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]]> What to know about newly enacted tariffs, other executive orders /from-the-desk/what-to-know-about-newly-enacted-tariffs-other-executive-orders/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:39:20 +0000 /?p=10105 As executive action on the federal level continues to create uncertainty and economic concerns for our region, I wanted to pass along the latest information and guidance. We recognize the challenges these changing policies place on businesses and are committed to helping you navigate this evolving business landscape. Tariffs WHAT...

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]]> OPINION: Workforce shortages threaten KY’s progress. Second-chance hiring would help. /press-releases/opinion-workforce-shortages-threaten-kys-progress-second-chance-hiring-would-help/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:44:51 +0000 /?p=10072 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 ҹɫֱ region is eager to keep that momentum going, but workforce shortages in key sectors that rely on...

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]]> Updates on recent executive orders and what they mean for your business /from-the-desk/updates-on-recent-executive-orders-and-what-they-mean-for-your-business/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:47:05 +0000 /?p=10029 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...

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]]> A decade of regionalism: lessons learned and more ground to cover /from-the-desk/a-decade-of-regionalism-lessons-learned-and-more-ground-to-cover/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:36:39 +0000 /?p=9767 This article originally appeared in Louisville Business First on September 13, 2024. Today, everything, everyone, and every place is more connected than ever. Communities excelling in job growth, population growth, and a strong quality of life are working across county lines and embracing their region’s combined assets.   Over the last...

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]]> From the Desk of the CEO: March 2024 /from-the-desk/from-the-desk-of-the-ceo-march-2024/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:16:26 +0000 /?p=9599 Dear Top Investors, GLI prides itself as the voice of the business community and a catalyst for economic growth in our region. As a Chamber of Commerce, there are certain metrics and standards we hold ourselves to; not only to provide strong ROI to our investors but also to comply...

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]]> From the Desk of the CEO: January 2024 /from-the-desk/from-the-desk-of-the-ceo-january-2024/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:02:38 +0000 /?p=9501 It’s hard to believe January is almost over. While it sometimes feels like the longest month of the year, there has been a whirlwind of activity at GLI this month. Last week, we brought together over 1,000 top business leaders for Annual Meeting presented by Baird. Earlier this month, the...

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]]> From the Desk of the CEO: November 2023 /from-the-desk/from-the-desk-of-the-ceo-november-2023/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:26:54 +0000 /?p=9429 It has been a busy quarter for economic development in our region. We have seen major projects land, setting our region up for continued expansion as we finish 2023. The third quarter showed steady growth of both the national and regional economies, despite continued inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Key...

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]]> From the Desk of the CEO: September 2023 /from-the-desk/from-the-desk-of-the-ceo-september-2023/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:27:30 +0000 /?p=9343 Economic activity in ҹɫֱ continues to accelerate. As we move full steam into the fourth quarter of the year, GLI’s economic development team continues to hit the gas and grow our project pipeline. Since the end of the first quarter, the project pipeline has grown by more than 58%...

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