Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis noted that during 2007, Louisville outperformed the rest of the country in employment growth over the course of the year. Click
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A new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, by the
Greater Louisville Project, indicates that Louisville has a greater share of professional and technical jobs that pay well than regional competitors. Since 2000, Louisville has added those positions at a faster rate than nine of its peer cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Nashville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Columbus. Click
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Economic Development Department 
In order to improve Louisville's business climate, the Economic Development Department works with other government agencies,
Greater Louisville Inc.-the Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the private sector to create jobs, assist business start-ups, improve infrastructure, develop new amenities, and deliver neighborhood services.
Our services range from loan programs, to assistance in site selection, to client support through the regulatory processes, to referrals to state and local incentive opportunities. Staff builds relationships with businesses, big and small, throughout the community to provide solutions for all client needs.
Please
contact us or look through our website to help find the solutions your business needs.
Bruce Traughber, Director