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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…

Louisville, Ky. (February 12, 2025) – ҹɫֱ²¥ 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 ҹɫֱ²¥ business community on…

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 &…

Following the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1, ҹɫֱ²¥ 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…

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…

Louisville, Ky. (February 3, 2025) – ҹɫֱ²¥ 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…

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…

Louisville Ky. (January 30, 2025) – ҹɫֱ²¥ 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…

Louisville, Ky. (January 22, 2025) – ҹɫֱ²¥ Inc. will take regional business and community leaders to Milwaukee for its 25th annual ҹɫֱ²¥ Idea Development Expedition (GLIDE) presented by Norton Healthcare. GLIDE will explore how Milwaukee has grown its population and economy through strategic initiatives and collaboration. GLIDE is an…

Last week the Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in for the first week of what is sure to be an eventful short legislative session. During the first four days of session they moved quickly to start the process of once again reducing Kentucky’s personal income tax reduction and filed over 250…