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Louisville's strengths and weaknesses? Site selectors weigh in
Li Weaver is based in Nashville but her clients come from all across Asia. <\p> And when those clients are looking for a new place to expand their companies, they’re looking for more than just a place for business trips.<\p>
Most expensive homes sold in Jefferson County (July 16-19)
Growth in the supply of short-term rentals is slowing compared to a year ago. <\p> Supply and demand have lagged, according to data from AirDNA LLC, especially as interest rates have had an upward tick and bookings have fallen off since Covid. <\p>
Mom and daughter reimagine local market
Editor's Note: Small Plates is a column of restaurant news and related tips. If you have an item that might interest readers, please send it to Michael L. Jones at mjones@bizjournals.com.<\p> Jimmy’s Corner Market, located at 1100 S. First St. in Old Louisville, looks like any other neighborhood store on the outside. But one step inside the store and you are greeted with the aroma of Indian food.<\p>
Retailer moves to St. Matthews from NuLu
A popular retailer is opening this weekend in St. Matthews after moving from its NuLu location.<\p> Mamili Boutique and Mad Hatter 502 are set to open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 3929 Chenoweth Square, the joint businesses announced on social media channels.<\p>
What's Amazon's economic impact on Kentucky?
Amazon.com Inc. is a massive company — currently ranking No. 5 in market cap in the U.S. at over $1.7 trillion and annual revenue of more than $600 billion.<\p> And it's had a big impact on Kentucky and Indiana as well.<\p>
New bar exam coming to Indiana, Kentucky
Indiana will use a new bar exam starting July 2028 to admit prospective attorneys to the legal profession. <\p> The Hoosier state joins almost two dozen jurisdictions, including Kentucky, Illinois and Tennessee, in replacing its tests with the NexGen bar exam, according to the National Conference of Bar Examiners. <\p>
Louisville Live location revealed
The fifth annual "Louisville Live" event is changing locations this year.<\p> The event, which brings together the University of Louisville men's and women's basketball teams for a pre-season tipoff celebration, will take place at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday Oct. 4, according to a report from WLKY. WLKY is the newsgathering partner of Louisville Business First. <\p>
Coffee shop adding location
Blak Koffee will open its second location next month inside Goodwill Industries of Kentucky’s West Louisville Opportunity Center at 2820 W. Broadway.<\p> Ronyale Smith, co-owner of Blak Koffee, said the grand opening celebration for the roughly 3,500-square-foot coffee house and café is scheduled for Sept. 27.<\p>
David Jones Jr. on investing after father's death
David Jones Jr. says he has an “undisclosed passion” for end-of-life care — but it’s no secret to his investment portfolio.<\p> Jones’ venture capital firm, Chrysalis Ventures, has poured investment dollars into companies focused on end-of-life care over the last five years, he said, including home care software platform AlayaCare.<\p>
6 businesses get grants
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced that six Kentucky companies will receive nearly $650,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs.<\p> The grants are part of the commonwealth’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds program. The funds will match, in part, $4.6 million in collective federal agency grants awarded to the businesses to develop innovative products and ideas, according to a state news release.<\p>
A casual revolution is hitting the office. Gen Z is leading the way.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Playbook Edition, a look at stories, trends and changes that could affect your business. Want more stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for The Playbook newsletter. <\p> Given that they entered the workforce in one of the more tumultuous times in the history of the country, Generation Z employees have seemingly put their stamp on plenty of changes in the post-pandemic workplace. <\p>
Health care firm charts rare trajectory
Editor's note: Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3) is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here. <\p> Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3) is a Louisville-based health-tech startup that created a platform that offers utilization and case-management services.<\p>
A Louisville health care firm's crucial tipping point
Editor's note: HANDLE Global is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here. <\p> Last year, HANDLE Global raised $8.5 million with an eye toward achieving scale.<\p>
Meet Monica Bilak — a connector in Kentucky
Editor's note: Monica Bilak is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here. <\p> Sprocket, a Paducah, Kentucky-based innovation hub, provides startup support, co-working spaces, community and education opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs.<\p>
Why this investor believes in Eastern Kentucky
Editor's note: Geoff Marietta is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here. <\p> Geoff Marietta has become one of the biggest investors in Eastern Kentucky, but the backstory of how he arrived in Appalachia involves many states and many U-Haul reservations.<\p>
A Kentucky industry in search of innovation
Editor's note: Metals Innovation Initiative is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here and check back in the coming days for more profiles of honorees.<\p> Vijay Kamineni has never considered himself to be a people person, but his LinkedIn account tells a different story.<\p>
A Kentucky industry in search of innovation
Editor's note: Metals Innovation Initiative is one of five winners in our 2024 Kentucky Inno Fire Awards. Read about our other winners and the finalists here and check back in the coming days for more profiles of honorees.<\p> Vijay Kamineni has never considered himself to be a people person, but his LinkedIn account tells a different story.<\p>
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