The week ahead: Bourbon movie, Q1 earnings, Venture Sharks, and more
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on May 1, 2017It’s Derby Week, normally a slow news week, but there are still some people getting things done before everyone checks out on Oaks Day. Our Bar Belle, Sara Havens, has you covered on the events front. Here’s some of what else is going on...
Monday Business Briefing: Report says ACA repeal would hit KY hard; Norton Commons restaurant week; Village 8 update; job seekers like Louisville; and more
By Staff | Posted on January 9, 2017Welcome to the Jan. 9 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville. Analysis: ACA repeal would cost KY 45,000 jobs, billions in business activity If two key provisions of the Affordable Care Act were repealed without a replacement, Kentucky would...
Analysis: Jefferson County economy outperforms state, nation
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on July 28, 2016Jefferson County’s economy is outperforming much of the state and nation, according to an analysis by a personal finance company. SmartAsset ranked the Louisville area fourth in the state (up from 19th last year) and 294th in the nation (out of about 2,800 counties)...
The Closing Bell: Costco advances, West End Wi-Fi oversell, Discover closing Louisville office, stocks and more
By Stephen George | Posted on June 19, 2015Welcome 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. It’s been nearly three months since warehouse retailer Costco filed its initial plans for a 153,000-square-foot store...
Monday Business Briefing: Tenant nearly finalized at Hilltop Theater property… and (surprise!) an insider says it’s Bobby Flay
By Staff | Posted on December 29, 2014Welcome to the Dec. 29 Monday Business Briefing. This is your private business intelligence briefing with Insider Louisville staff and contributors vetting tips collected during the past few days, hours and minutes before we post. With just a few more days before the new...
Monday Business Briefing: VIA Studio scores Computershare, Lou geeks rejoice, development south of U of L, and more
By Staff | Posted on November 24, 2014Welcome to the Nov. 24 Monday Business Briefing. This is your private business intelligence briefing with Insider Louisville staff and contributors vetting tips collected during the past few days, hours and minutes before we post. We’ve got some good news, like a local ad agency scoring...
The Closing Bell: Scoppechio scores big, engineering firm lays off Louisville staff, Cafe Press struggles, and more
By Staff | Posted on November 21, 2014We created The Closing Bell last spring after we figured out staffers, contributors and insiders were sitting on too much news that couldn’t wait for the Monday Business Briefing. Since then, TCB has become one of our best-read features. This week we have a...
Skip the candles and bath stuff: Delight mom with Obaby and Cafe Press
By Erin McMahon | Posted on May 8, 2014Look, I have nothing against candles or bath products. Or coffee mugs or kitchen gadgets or flowers. It’s just that there are only so many candles, bath products, mugs and gadgets a gal can use. And flowers wilt. You can do better. Not only...
Monday Business Briefing: Downtown casino push could make Louisville of 2020 a top convention city
By Staff | Posted on October 28, 2013Welcome to the October 28 Monday Business Briefing. This is your private business intelligence briefing, with Insider Louisville staff and contributors vetting tips collected during the past few days, hours and minutes before we post at 7 a.m. As we prepare for our Insider’s...
GE, EnterpriseCorp and Louisville Metro set stage for historic engagement between corporate and startup Louisville
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on October 25, 2013(Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part post about GE’s Entrepreneur Open House. The second installment will include more of the specific areas of innovation and pain points discussed by GE designers, engineers and members of Louisville’s tech community.) It’s not hyperbole...