Louisville Forward

Thanks to the great work of Louisville Tourism, Bourbonism and the city's reputation as a one-of-a-kind destination, Louisville's tourism industry has recovered from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now in growth mode!

This will only be bolstered by new hotels and developments opening this year, including Derby City Gaming at 4th and Market and Bunkhouse's Hotel Genevieve in NuLu.

Louisville Projects Growth Versus Recovery in 2023 : GoToLouisville.com Official Travel Source Slate of annual events and conventions anchor anticipated busy year

With a new METCO small business loan, Alvio’s Cuban Meats will open CURED, Restaurant & Salumeria this spring! Alvio and Elaisy know that building a business is hard work. Like finding the right location. After three years of looking for the best location they recently signed a lease at 637 E Main St. Over the two years, Louisville Forward has provided Alvio and Elaisy with information, guidance, referrals, and now a loan to help them build their business. Congratulations, Alvio’s Cuban Meats – you’re moving Louisville Forward!

Happy New Year! 2023 is the beginning of a new chapter, this is your year-make it happen.

Mayor Greg Fischer and Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) today celebrated $24 million in transformational federal transportation dollars that Louisville has received in 2022, including two new allocations in the recently passed federal Omnibus bill.

“I am proud of the work that our team has done to further equitable economic growth in our great city this year, and we are excited to bring this momentum into 2023. These investments highlight the fantastic opportunities that Louisville offers new and existing companies to establish, grow and thrive here by providing them world-class service, whether that is working with them to find the right property, connecting them to incentives or finding solutions to their workforce challenges.” - Benjamin Moore, Director of the Department of Economic Development at Louisville Metro Government

Louisville Forward on LinkedIn: Louisville’s economic momentum continues; LMG announced a total of over $2… “I am proud of the work that our team has done to further equitable economic growth in our great city this year, and we are excited to bring this momentum into…

Mayor Greg Fischer announced today, new investment along historic Museum Row, Dream Hotel. With the addition of this development, 2022 is now the best year for economic investment in the history of our city, with our team locating projects totaling more than $2 Billion. 

Hope your Kwanzaa is filled with joy and prosperity.

Wishing you and your family a merry and bright Christmas.

City approved nearly $2.8 million in METCO loans for small businesses in 2022, leveraging $15 million in private investment
Read the full story here: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/city-approved-nearly-28-million-metco-loans-small-businesses-2022-leveraging-15-million

Happy Hanukkah! May your candles burn bright this season.

Fighting climate change takes buy-in from everyone, but local government can make it easier for others to investment in clean energy.

Louisville Metro's Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability launched the highly successful Solar Over Louisville solarize campaign this year, which allowed 92 property owners access discounted rates for solar panels on their homes and small businesses. We are excited to relaunch this program in 2023!

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Louisville is garnering national industry recognition for our Louisville Gardens announcement. This project will bringing productions to life here in Louisville - not to mention creating new jobs and developing a new creative arts industry!

City of Louisville Announces Deal to Build $65 Million Studio Count Kentucky among the states building studio infrastructure to take advantage of new production tax incentives. Following last year’s reinstatement of Kentucky’s 30-35% tax credit, L…

The historic Louisville Gardens was a place for people to gather to rally for a cause, to listen to some of the greatest artists of all time, and just have a good time.

By giving this space renewed life, we are adding to the fantastic renaissance our downtown has seen over the past decade, advancing our existing creative arts and entertainment industry, and creating additional job opportunities locally.

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This historic investment by Ford Motor Company and SK On in electric battery production is located less than an hour outside of Louisville, which has built its own strong relationship with Ford over the last 100 years. Since 2015, Ford has invested more than $3.3 billion in the Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant, adding 2,750 new jobs to Louisville's economy.

We look forward to working with our regional partners as continue to move our advanced automotive manufacturing industry into the future!

Ford celebrates progress of $5.8 billion Kentucky battery site “The magnitude and significance of this project cannot be overstated,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during Monday’s ceremony.

Congratulations LDG Development on the opening of their new office! LDG has also invested $11 million into Downtown Louisville and created 50 new high-wage jobs.

Small Business Saturday went well for many Louisville area entrepreneurs, read more here:

'Shop local' | Louisville area businesses boosted by Small Business Saturday The holiday shopping season is now in full swing and local businesses were hoping for a boost on Small Business Saturday.

Don't forget to shop your favorite local business tomorrow! When you shop small, you don't just support a business, you support an entire community.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them" – John F. Kennedy

The Parking Authority of River City is offering free parking at on-street meters all day on Small Business Saturday, November 26. Make sure to get out and support our locally owned businesses!

It’s tee time at Topgolf in Louisville! The much-anticipated grand opening of the entertainment center adds to the economic and tourism momentum that Louisville is already experiencing.

We are able to make these projects happen because of the unique structure of Louisville Forward – a structure that brings together planning and design services, permitting, business attraction and expansion, talent attraction and more to offer businesses concierge service as they look to invest in our city.

continues its commitment to Louisville with the announcement of multiple projects that will bring new high-quality jobs and millions of dollars of investment.

In the last decade, UPS has invested about $1.2 billion in its facilities and operations in Louisville, and its announcements move us close to $2 billion in investment in 2022, making it one of the top two years for economic development during Mayor Fischer’s administration.

Thank you to all the brave women and men who have served our county, Happy Veteran’s Day.

Businesses along the Preston Highway Corridor are transforming the area. Councilwoman Nicole George Preston Area Business Alliance Audubon Park City Hall

Louisville's 'little Mexico': How Hispanic businesses are transforming Preston Highway While many have seen Preston Highway as a growing wasteland, Hispanic residents see it as an opportunity to build wealth through business.

Voting is your right! Find your polling place and make your voting plan.
https://elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/Polling-Locations.aspx
will tell you where to vote and what’s on the ballot.

Downtown Louisville continues to see new investment and attract talent to our city. Aristides Capital and Vulcan both recently announced plans to open offices downtown, and two others - Sterling Thompson Company and KPFF Consulting Engineers - are continuing their commitment to downtown with new investments in their office spaces.

When tech company INXEPTION opened their new Louisville headquarters downtown, CEO Farzad Dibachi and CCO Josh Allen told us what it is about Louisville and its city center that clinched their decision.

Inxeption leaders on why they chose downtown Louisville Inxeption is a Silicon Valley-based industrial commerce and supply chain digitization company. The tech company started a headquarters in Louisville in 2021,...

“By funding the creation of The Well Louisville Incubator and Coworking Space and providing over $14 million for other initiatives aimed at supporting Black businesses and entrepreneurs, Louisville Metro Government is increasing access to opportunities that we know can create generational wealth for Black Louisvillians and help close the racial wealth gap.” - Mayor Greg Fischer

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We are honored to once again be named a number one city for Economic Development in the Ohio River Corridor. Thank you Site Selection

Ohio River Corridor: The Cincinnati And Louisville Regions Tie for Top Honors: The Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas claimed a No. 1 ranking in Site Selection’s annual analysis of Ohio River metro-area economic development in 2020 and 2021. Ohio River Corridor: The Cincinnati And Louisville Regions Tie for Top Honors: The Louisville and Cincinnati metro areas claimed a No. 1 ranking in Site Selection’s annual analysis of Ohio River metro-area economic development in 2020 and 2021.

As we celebrate Veterans Small Business Week, stop by Good Folks Coffee Companyin Shelby Park for some award-winning coffee. This wholesaler roast coffee for cafes, grocery stores, and more throughout the United States.

Join us as we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week for Louisville businesses 10/31-11-04. Discover transition assistance resources like Boots to Business or connect with your local Veterans Business Outreach Center to develop your business plan, receive marketing tips, and access government contracting opportunities. More info here: https://www.sba.gov/national-veterans-small-business-week

Our longtime partnership with UPS Healthcare, UPS Airlines and UPS Supply Chain Solutions continues to bring great opportunity to our city. We are excited to keep growing with our friends at UPS!

UPS to invest over $155 million and creating 315 high-paying jobs in Louisville UPS Supply Chain Solutions Inc. today announce that it will grow its presence in Louisville with a new-location project representing over $155 million and creating 315 high-paying jobs. UPS is the largest employer in Metro Louisville, with more than 25,000 employees working in air, ground and supply...

Louisville is on track to have one of its best years for economic development in the last decade. With today’s KEDFA announcements, Louisville Forward has located projects totaling $1.6 billion in investment and 3,300 new jobs so far in 2022.

Since the creation of Louisville Forward eight years ago, our strategy has centered around pursuing high-wage jobs in high-growth sectors, and as a result, we have seen the average annual wages for economic development projects grow 26%.

Our direction for Louisville is forward!

Congratulations to Dr. Kish Cumi Price, new president and CEO of Urban League Louisville.

Louisville Urban League names Dr. Kish Cumi Price as new president and CEO Price will succeed Sadiqa Reynolds, who announced in July that she plans to step down on Oct. 31

With easy access to world-class restaurants and amenities, downtown is a great place for tech-related companies to locate and attract a high-quality workforce. Thank you to eBlu Solutions for its continued investment in Louisville!

Today, Governor Andy Beshear highlighted growth in the state’s health care sector as eBlu Solutions, which provides software for clients within the industry, announced plans to relocate its corporate office in Louisville with a nearly $700,000 investment, creating 82 full-time jobs for Kentuckians.

“The commonwealth’s health care-related industries provide some of the most important services to Kentuckians throughout the state,” said Gov. Beshear. “Supporting companies that are investing in our communities and serving our health care industry is critical, and I am thrilled to see a company like eBlu Solutions growing in Louisville. This investment will help improve lives and provide quality, well-paying jobs for the local community. I want to thank eBlu Solutions for their continued commitment to the commonwealth.”

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ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESSES: Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentucky’s small businesses investing in our communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000.
To receive the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit, qualifying small businesses should apply now to ensure their best chance of approval in time for this year’s tax filings. Tax credits are available to eligible companies that added at least one new full-time employee and invested $5,000 or more in qualifying equipment or technology within the past 24 months.
To learn more about the program and to access the current version of the application, visit ced.ky.gov/Entrepreneurship/KSBTC, contact the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development at 800-626-2930, or email [email protected]. TeamKentucky

Team Kentucky It’s simple. The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program offers between $3,500 and $25,000 per year for small businesses that have:

Louisville can't celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month without mentioning Brown-Forman Corporation located in the California neighborhood. Forester distillery and bourbon experience on Whiskey Row brings in thousands of visitors from around the world adding to the economic impact of our city, not to mention the hundreds of jobs for Louisvillians.

Louisville Forward’s Economic Development team has been working with Community Ventures since Chef Space opened to provide support for food-focused entrepreneurs. We were excited to join Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) to celebrate a new $330,000 investment that will allow us to help even more businesses grow and thrive!

Louisville Forward is proud to work with Ford Motor Company and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development on this $700 million economic development project.

Advanced manufacturing continues to drive Louisville’s economy. Since 2014, Louisville Forward has helped manufacturing companies grow and locate in our city, representing more than $5.2 billion of investment and more than 10,000 new jobs.

Ford Motor Co. to invest $700 million, create 500 full-time jobs at Kentucky Truck Plant Today, Mayor Greg Fischer joined Gov. Andy Beshear and Ford executives to announce that Ford Motor Co., which has produced motor vehicles in the commonwealth for 109 years, will expand its presence in Louisville with a $700 million investment creating 500 full-time jobs as the company prepares to pr...

Bourbon Heritage Month wouldn’t be complete without highlighting the growth of the industry over the last 10 years. Moonshine University (founded in 2012), has been gathering industry experts and teaching courses on how to open your open distillery to hundreds of attendees not only from the US but from all over the world!

Hundreds of distilleries have received guidance and skills from this educational distillery at 8th and York. In addition they launched Sommelier certification-inspired Stave and Thief Society (https://staveandthief.com/) which certifies Executive Bourbon Stewards in the hospitality industry.