Economic Growth and Innovation

Economic Growth and Innovation

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

Economic Growth and Innovation

City to Purchase Colonial Gardens for Future Redevelopment
The city plans to purchase Colonial Gardens, the historic South End landmark near Iroquois Park, to gain control of the property and market it for redevelopment. Learn more.

GE Selects Louisville for New Washer-Dryer Production, Adds 200 Jobs
Two new assembly lines have begun production at GE's Appliance Park, on high-efficiency frontload washing machines and dryers, creating 200 new jobs. Learn more.

Jefferson National Opens New and Expanded Headquarters
Jefferson National, a recognized innovator of tax-advantaged investing solutions, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art headquarters. The company relocated its corporate headquarters from New York to Louisville early last year. Learn more.

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Joins Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Louisville gets its first stop on the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour, with the addition of Heaven Hill Distilleries' new Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Learn more.

Louisville Metro Government is seeking proposals from qualified buyers for the purchase and redevelopment of two vacant properties in the 4600 block of Cane Run Road, containing approximately 15 acres. Learn more here. Questions may be directed to Mr. Paul Mastrolia, Department of Community Services and Revitalization, at 502.574.2321.

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The Department of 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.

Click here for a listing of the department's current Capital Projects. This list is updated monthly.

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 .