The company is expanding its concierge delivery services to Louisville in time for the Kentucky Derby season.

This is a new event and will feature neighborhoods scattered across the eastern half of the Metro.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) provides a comfortable, home-like setting, free of charge, for families from across the country while their children receive medical care in Louisville. Often, families who must travel to Louisville for their child’s medical care don’t know how long they will be away from home. That uncertainty can bring more emotional and financial stress to an already traumatic time. That’s where Ronald McDonald House steps in. Located just a few blocks from Louisville’s downtown hospitals, RMHCK is a home in every sense of the word; a 56-guestroom haven built by love, through generosity, with a foundation centered on family. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, RMHCK provides a home away from home to families, including a warm meal every night and brunch on the weekends. “Since 1984, we have provided the home and support that allows families to stay together while they focus on the health of their child,” RMHCK CEO Hal Hedley said. “On average, our families stay with us for a total of eight nights, and we want to support them every step of the way.” Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana believes nothing else should matter when a family is focused on their child’s recovery—not where they can afford to stay, whether they can be together, or where they will get their next meal. RMHCK’s Meals from the Heart program, led by Chef James Garst, ensures RMHCK families have a warm, nutritional meal every night. The chef-led experience allows volunteers to work with Chef James, who has 14 years of experience in the kitchen, to prepare and serve a meal for the families staying at RMHCK. “It’s an honor to care for and help others care for our guest families,” Garst said. “We help to provide the nutrition the families need to keep their focus on their child, who is receiving medical care.” Whether you’re looking for a team-building activity for colleagues, or a fun way to give back with friends and family, Meals from the Heart is a great way for groups of up to 8 people to be part of RMHCK’s mission, while learning from a professional chef. In the chef-led experience, volunteers make a $300 donation to RMHCK so Chef James can plan a menu, buy the ingredients, and lead the group in preparing a delicious meal in RMHCK’s commercial kitchen. The group then serves the meal to the families, packages the leftovers, and cleans up. In 2022, RMHCK and volunteer groups served 471 meals to 930 families. “Our Meals from the Heart program is a great opportunity for friends, family, companies, civic, and church groups to get involved with RMHCK and help take care of families when they need it most,” Hedley said. “Meals are critical for our families. They provide energy for families to get through the next day.” Tim Stevens, an RMHCK volunteer, felt the impact of Ronald McDonald House when his newborn son TJ was in the hospital two and a half hours away from his home. TJ was born with a genetic condition that required a liver transplant. “During the four and a half months we spent in the hospital, I could always count on the Ronald McDonald House,” Stevens said. “It was a place of healing. When going through one of the most challenging times in my life, a smile and kind words with a warm meal meant so much to me.” Stevens now serves a meal at RMHCK with his family and friends once a month and on Thanksgiving. “A warm dinner is one less thing families have to worry about in their day, and it’s one thing they can count on,” Stevens said. “When you participate in Meals from the Heart, you are providing more than food. You provide families with a sense of normalcy and community. It’s food for the soul.” There are several ways to get involved and volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana. From getting rooms ready to cooking and serving meals to washing laundry, volunteers are the heart and soul of the Louisville Ronald McDonald House.

Commercial and residential property owners will receive a reassessment postcard after April 21 if their assessed value has changed.

The Grady Goods Gift Gallery is co-owned by a former manager of both the Why Louisville store and the gift shop at the Speed Museum.

The newly remodeled store has a number of changes to elevate the shopping experience for customers.

The new leader has worked at several local nonprofits, including the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Actor’s Theatre of Louisville and the Community Foundation of Louisville. CREATE YOUR FREE ACCOUNT. BECOME A MEMBER. Join the Louisville Business First to unlock even more insights!

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The founder has a background in design, having worked visual merchandising and retail, into floral design and specifically wedding planning.

The promotion comes after nearly three years of running the shelter in an interim capacity.

A few of the closures took place in local grocery stores.

Local attorneys are among the nine others from across the firm’s 16 markets who earned the new titles.

The new general manager joins the Downtown Louisville hotel from Moxy Chicago.

The firm, which had over $200 million in revenue last year, said its workload continues to increase in the area.

These are three dreaded words for any college or university these days, as a result of many factors, among them the smaller number of possible college students coming out of Gen Z compared to their Millennial predecessors.

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We’re seeing progress, but there’s a big need for more female execs in the talent pipeline. Most Admired CEOs Awards honor outstanding chief executives (and those holding equivalent titles — including, but not limited to, owner, executive director, president and managing principal) in the Louisville area at for-profit companies and nonprofits.

The social hall’s opening week will include four nights of free, live music, as well as libations from Kentucky craft breweries and distilleries.

Beth Rojas is one of our 2023 Enterprising Women honorees.

Kimberly Tharp-Barrie is one of our 2023 Enterprising Women honorees.