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2/7/2012
Financial Firm Creating New Jobs, Corporate Headquarters in Louisville
Governor Steve Beshear and Mayor Greg Fischer today announced Jefferson National Financial Corp. (JNFC) will relocate its headquarters from New York to Louisville, creating 95 jobs at an average annual salary of more than $85,000. Jefferson National Financial also plans a 16,000-square-foot expansion to its existing or nearby facility in Louisville.

2/3/2012
Zagat Lists Louisville as Favorite "Foodie" Destination
Louisville received more evidence of its growing reputation as a great place to eat earlier this week, when it was named one of the “Best Foodie Getaways around the World” by Zagat.

1/30/2012
Mayor Fischer Focuses on Youth Summer Jobs
Mayor Greg Fischer and Congressman John Yarmuth today announced plans to put Louisville young adults, ages 16 – 21, to work this summer in meaningful jobs paying at or above minimum wage. Two programs, the Youth Opportunity Showcase and KentuckianaWorks: SummerWorks2012, will help youth find summer jobs in a tough teenage job market with unemployment around 25 percent.

1/26/2012
Local Business Approved for Small Business Loan
METCO approved one loan in its January board meeting, and set the 2012 calendar of board meetings.

1/11/2012
Economic Development Department Gets New Name, New Director
Economic Development Department Reorganized, Adding Focus on Innovation, Entrepreneurship Ted Smith appointed new director

1/11/2012
Maria Koetter Named New Director of Sustainability
Mayor Greg Fischer has named Maria Koetter as Louisville Metro Government’s first director of Sustainability.

12/15/2011
Trilogy Health Services Announces Expansion of Headquarters
Mayor Greg Fischer and executives of Trilogy Health Services, LLC announced today that the company will expand its headquarters in Louisville because of major growth in the region.

12/8/2011
METCO Approves Three Loans to Local Businesses
A total of $180,000 in loans was approved by the Louisville Metropolitan Business Development Corporation. These loans will leverage nearly $6.9 million in total investment.

11/16/2011
Congressman Yarmuth and SBA Hold Jobs Fair
In addition to featuring more than 40 currently-hiring area employers, Congressman John Yarmuth’s Veterans Jobs and Resources Fair will include advice and information for military veterans interested in exploring business ownership. The event is Nov. 21 at Canaan Christian Church 2840 Hikes Lane.