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Affordable housing advocates fear impact from city budget shortfall
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 19, 2019
Advocates are worried about the future of affordable housing funding, a year after Louisville Metro provide the nearly $10 million it'd promised years ago.
Passport asks judge to immediately intervene in lawsuit against state
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on February 18, 2019
Passport Health asked a judge to force the state to pay the nonprofit an additional tens of millions of dollars as a lawsuit between the parties proceeds.
Cellar Door Chocolates moving headquarters to Portland neighborhood
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 18, 2019
Cellar Door Chocolates is opening a brand-new headquarters, tasting room and production facility at 1301 W. Main St. in the Portland neighborhood.
Monday Business Briefing: Brown-Forman adds data group; renters paying more; pothole blitz is coming; vote for city projects; and more
By Staff | Posted on February 17, 2019
Welcome to the Feb. 18 Monday Business Briefing, your weekly business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville.
Louisville’s failed Amazon bid could be shielded under Kentucky bill
By Olivia Krauth | Posted on February 15, 2019
Louisville’s failed Amazon bid, along with other rejected offers and trade secrets, could be shielded under proposed changes to open records laws.
Economist: Recession ‘plausible’ in 2020, more likely in 2021
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on February 15, 2019
Louisville’s economy likely will take a bigger hit during the next recession than the rest of the state, a PNC economist said.
The Closing Bell: LCCC constructing new youth theater; North End Cafe, Slice closing this month; Ford recalls more than 1.5M vehicles; and more
By Staff | Posted on February 14, 2019
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday.
EdjAnalytics takes its Super Bowl prowess to Friday Night Lights
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on February 14, 2019
EdjAnalytics has begun marketing its sports product to high schools across the nation, hoping it will become the new standard in high school athletics.
Indoor fun park proposed near Stonybrook
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 13, 2019
Another vacant big-box store locally may follow a national redevelopment trend, according to a preliminary application submitted to Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services.
Thorntons names new CEO, closes deal
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 13, 2019
Simon Richards, former head of regional development of BP ProductsNorth America, will be the new CEO of convenience store chain Thorntons.
The Village @ West Jefferson receives funding needed to move forward
By Michael L. Jones | Posted on February 12, 2019
Jamesetta Ferguson’s current positions both have her focused on a $7.4 million project called The Villages @ West Jefferson.
UPS mechanics ratify new contract with 18 percent immediate raise
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on February 11, 2019
UPS aircraft mechanics have ratified a new contract that will give them an immediate 17.72 percent raise for a base pay of about $123,000 per year.
Public relations experts to Papa John’s, Schnatter: Take fight private
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 11, 2019
Public relations experts warn that an ongoing public spat between Papa John's leadership and founder John Schnatter isn't in either side's best interest.
WLKY: Businesses prepare for Ohio River flooding
By WLKY | Posted on February 11, 2019
Businesses are preparing for Ohio River flooding, as more rain is expected to fall in the Louisville area in the coming days.

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