Columbus
Louisville Business First
Retailer closing hundreds of stores after bankruptcy
Welcome to The National Observer, a roundup of top business news and actionable insights from across The Business Journals. We'll take a look today at Walmart's decision to close down its health clinic business, how small businesses are rethinking real...
Father and son lawyers join Stites & Harbison
Two long-time local lawyers have joined the team at one of Louisville's largest law firms. Edward and Charles Stopher, a father and son duo, of Boehl Stopher & Graves have joined Stites & Harbison's Louisville office, according to a news release. They...
ANNOUNCING: LBF's 2024 Best in Finance honorees
Back for its eighth year, Louisville Business First is announcing its 2024 Best in Finance Awards, presented by Truist, to recognize outstanding professionals working in a finance position at an area company or nonprofit organization. Behind the scenes...
Muhammad Ali's former mansion up for auction (PHOTOS)
A home once owned by Louisville legend Muhammad Ali is up for auction. The mansion, an Italian Renaissance home in Los Angeles, is up for auction and featured at at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, according to a news release. The auction will be conducted...
Jimmy Kirchdorfer on the importance of keeping Valhalla local
There is an old newspaper photo of Jimmy Kirchdorfer Jr. with his father on a golf course. The elder Kirchdorfer is showing his two-and-a-half-year-old son how to swing a golf club. Kirchdorfer Jr., chairman and CEO of ISCO Industries Inc., said that...
See inside the newest coworking space in NuLu (PHOTOS)
This is a story about Story. The idea of Story Louisville that its founder Natalia Bishop came up with in 2015 at a space in Butchertown Market (located on Story Avenue, hence the name) now fills a 22,000 square foot venue at 828 E. Market St. in NuLu. Ahead...
Job postings are sliding overall, but not for these high-demand roles
At a time when job postings have declined 28% from a pandemic-era high in 2021, certain positions — including multiple skilled trades — are in high demand. That’s according to recently released data from global job-search engine Indeed. Indeed's...
Health system to build $25M cancer center
UofL Health is expanding its cancer care footprint in Bullitt County. The health system will build a $25 million regional cancer center and Center for Rural Cancer Education and Research on the campus of UofL Health - South Hospital at 1903 W. Hebron...
CEO steps down after 38 years, replacement named
The next president and CEO of River Fields, a river conservancy land trust, is Kristin Faurest, effective May 7. According to a news release about the change in leadership, Faurest is replacing Meme Sweets Runyon, who is retiring after 38 years with...
Bowling center to cost millions to build
Strike and Spare Family Entertainment is giving bowlers "millions" of reasons to visit its forthcoming Louisville facility. The new bowling center, which will take over the Dick’s Sporting Goods store at 3500 S. Hurstbourne Parkway in Jeffersontown,...
Theresa Reno-Weber lands new CEO role
One of the fastest-growing tech companies based out of Louisville has a change of leadership at the highest level. GoodMaps — a startup that has been using various technologies to create indoor navigation maps for sight impaired and other users —...
A big addition at Kentucky Kingdom
Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay General Manager Sarah Worrell joins us on the Access...
What's new at Valhalla for PGA Championship 2024 (PHOTOS)
On a gray, rainy April-showers-bring-May-flowers afternoon, the clubhouse at Valhalla Golf Club provided a refuge from the storm. As a project under wraps for months, the gloomy weather outside was neutralized by the recently renovated white walls...
Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (April 16-17)
An analysis of Google search terms reveals Kentucky is one of the states that is searching the least for real estate investments. Experts at Agent Advice analyzed monthly searches for 315 Google search terms related to real estate investments like...
Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby 150 (PHOTOS)
Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby 2024 on Saturday, May, 4, at Churchill Downs in a thrilling photo finish. Mystik Dan was ridden by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and trained by Kenny McPeek, the same duo that won Kentucky Oaks 150...
Here's who we saw in the Turf Club at Kentucky Derby 2024
The Turf Club is an exclusive area at Churchill Downs Racetrack, but on Saturday it looked like it could have been located on the University of Louisville campus. Among the guests spotted in the Turf Club for Kentucky Derby 150 were: UofL Athletic Director...
We asked for Kentucky Derby picks — here's what we heard
So, who's your horse? The LBF crew was getting advice on who to pick during the 2024 Kentucky Derby 150 from all over the Churchill Downs on Saturday. "I'm leaning toward Sierra Leone," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. "It's a Coolmore horse and...
The execs Gov. Andy Beshear met with at Kentucky Derby 2024
Kentucky Derby 150 is a big day for racing fans, horse trainers and of course, bettors — but it’s also a big day for economic development. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife Britainy spent a good portion of their Derby day suite-hopping across...
Scenes from Kentucky Derby 150 (PHOTOS)
The Kentucky Derby hustle and bustle is on. An expected crowd of around 150,000 people are moving into the Churchill Downs Racetrack ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby, following Kentucky Oaks day, which drew more than 107,000. The post time for the...
A chat with Sierra Leone co-owner Brook Smith before Derby
This morning, Brook Smith could be found on the backside of Churchill Downs Racetrack around 6 a.m. The influential local businessman was watching one of his biggest investments sleep — in his stable. “I went out really early, by myself. I walked...
Louisville Business First
5K+
Posts
914K+
Views
The Louisville region's source for local business news, breaking news alerts, newsletters, business intelligence and local business networking. An American City Business Journals publication.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.