Insider News Roundup: Ford ramps up production at KTP; Humana hiring more temps; Norton gets a rating boost; and more
By Staff | Posted on July 5, 2019Ford to ramp up production at Kentucky Truck Plant The Kentucky Truck Plant is about to get busier. Ford will ramp up additional production of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, which, along with trucks, have been among the bright spots in the automaker’s...
The 2020 Ford Escape unveiled: Lower, wider, longer, lighter, filled with high-tech including HUD
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on April 2, 2019Ford Motor Co.’s 2020 Escape SUV sits lower — but wider — than its predecessor, has more space — but is lighter — and comes with high-tech gadgetry such as a heads-up display and steering assist to avoid collisions. The vehicle also, for the...
Ford sales data help explain plan to move 500 local workers
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on December 3, 2018Ford's latest sales data help explain the automaker's plans to move 500 full-time production workers from the Louisville Assembly Plant to the Kentucky Truck Plant.
Exoskeletons are helping Ford employees stay healthy
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on November 6, 2018Louisville native Jason Overstreet has worked for Ford Motor Co. for about 20 years, but for the last roughly 20 weeks, he’s gone occasionally bionic.
Monday Business Briefing: GEA wants Sears to return its appliances; Papa John’s golden parachutes; Ford gears up for 2020 Escape; and more
By Staff | Posted on November 4, 2018Welcome to the Nov. 5 Monday Business Briefing, your weekly business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville.
Monday Business Briefing: GEA hopes to double sales by 2022; designer brands arrive at the outlet; Science Hill closes; Ford sales; and more
By Staff | Posted on September 4, 2017Welcome to the Sept. 4 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville. GE Appliances wants to double sales by 2022 GE Appliances has set an ambitious internal goal to double revenue by 2022. The $7 billion appliance maker hopes to...
The Closing Bell: City explores urban grocery options; Escape demand shortens shutdown; dozens to attend GLI’s coming DC Fly In; and more
By Staff | Posted on June 9, 2017Welcome 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. Economic development chief: An urban grocery would require a ‘significant public contribution’ During Louisville Metro...
The Closing Bell: Home sales dip; Rudyard Kipling changes hands; $100K PNC Bank grant to WUOL; grab-n-go Indian food?; Bevin tweets at Ford; and more
By Staff | Posted on March 17, 2017Welcome 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. Homes sales down for first time in seven months, inventory remains low For the first...
The Closing Bell: ZirMed cuts 60 jobs; Four Roses’ special releases; Kentucky Center rebrands; city considers quadricycle tour ordinances; and more
By Staff | Posted on March 10, 2017Welcome 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. After years of steady growth, Louisville software company cuts 60 jobs Louisville-based software company ZirMed...
The Closing Bell: Short-term rental applications trickle in; Taco Steve closes indefinitely; Jefferson Mall owner to buy Macy’s store; and more
By Staff | Posted on January 6, 2017Welcome 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. Short-term rental registries remain low heading into 2017 Applications for short-term rentals continue to slowly...