Economic Growth and Innovation

Economic Growth and Innovation

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Metro Development Center
444 S. 5th Street, Suite 600
Louisville, KY 40202

Economic Growth and Innovation

Are you opening a new business? Looking for financing?
With so many funding opportunities available, finding the appropriate financing for your business venture can be a daunting task. The Department for Economic Growth & Innovation breaks it down for you. Learn more.

Cafe Press Expands Production Facility and Relocates Hdqtrs
Cafe Press will move its global headquarters to Louisville and will expand its existing operations, adding 592 new jobs. Learn more here.

New Bourbon Experience to Open on Main Street
Heaven Hill announced the $10 million Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, which will open on Main St in fall 2013. See details.

New Entrepreneurial Program as Part of Youth Training
Young adults hired for summer jobs through the KentuckianaWorks: SummerWorks2012 program will participate in the nationally recognized entrepreneurship training program, Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. Learn more.

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The Department for Economic Growth and Innovation fosters a robust business climate, by promoting job creation, helping business navigate potential financing, meeting workforce needs, creating amenities within our region, and balancing growth by enhancing the environment, in order to improve the quality of life in Louisville Metro.

We recommend to those who are starting a business or are trying to grow a small business take a few minutes and explore the free, high quality, educational material provided by the Kahn Academy. Completing the short modules on financing your business may help you think about the approach to building and growing a business. New and small businesses interested in meeting with Economic Growth and Innovation staff should take advantage of these resources prior to meeting to discuss their needs.

The Economic Growth and Innovation staff work with other government agencies, Greater Louisville Inc.-the Metro Chamber of Commerce , and the private sector to meet these goals.

OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL MARKET REPORTS
The quarterly snapshots of Louisville's Office and Industrial markets are a timely glimpse into how our community is faring, with detailed information such as leasing activity, vacancy rates and economic outlook.

Click here for Louisville's Office Market.
Click here for Louisville's Industrial Market.

For a comprehensive guide in how to start and conduct business in louisville, please click here .