As regular IL readers know, I’m not in the habit of defending the Courier-Journal. But this time, CJ staffers deserve defending. And a bit of praise for sticking by their reporting. Most of Monday’s Louisville Arena Authority meeting was dedicated … Continue reading
Welcome to the June 3 edition of the top-secret, always confidential Monday Business Briefing. This is your private business intelligence briefing, with Insider Louisville staff and contributors vetting tips collected during the past few days and hours. A few of … Continue reading
It’s a cliche, but what a difference a week makes. Last week, the big news was the NBA market assessment commissioned by Greater Louisville Inc. A market study that appeared to put a stake in the heart of the NBA2Louisville movement. Then … Continue reading
Life always is about numbers. The numbers quantify success or lack of success through data minutiae – the “metrics,” to use an overused cliche. Which is why Insider Louisville tried to get a detailed financial report on KFC Yum! Center. … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: Terry Boyd and Curtis Morrison contributed to this post.) In the biggest U.S. financial crisis since the Recession, municipalities across the United States are going broke on almost a weekly basis. Last week, it was Stockton, Calif. This … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: The New York Times and other publications are reporting Stockton, Calif. officials announced the city will seek bankruptcy protection, in part because of an expensive hockey arena.) Today we look at the players on the Louisville Arena Authority board and … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: Terry Boyd and Curtis Morrison contributed to this post.) Sources are telling Insider Louisville pressure is building on Louisville Arena Authority officials to seek a reset on KFC Yum! Center. Lease terms for the arena have been criticized even … Continue reading
