Gallery: Louisville hosts national SkillsUSA conference
By Jeremy Chisenhall | Posted on June 27, 2019Louisville is playing host to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this week, as the trade, technical and skill services program welcomed people from all over the country to participate in the event and the competitions at the Kentucky Exposition Center. More than...
SkillsUSA brings national trade conference to Louisville
By Peter Champelli | Posted on June 22, 2017SkillsUSA, a national organization supporting career and technical education, held its National Leadership and Skills Conference at the Kentucky Exposition Center this week. The conference offered competitions across a variety of fields, and businesses from around Louisville showcased their services. Students of all ages...
By the numbers: A look at the economic impact of Louisville’s top conventions
By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on October 17, 2016When the Green Industry and Equipment Expo returns to Louisville Wednesday, it is expected to bring in nearly $19.78 million in economic impact, according to numbers provided by the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. It’s neither the largest nor the most lucrative convention for Louisville,...
Lowe’s and SkillsUSA to build and donate benches to area nonprofits during conference
By Melissa Chipman | Posted on June 15, 2016Do you know of any local nonprofits that could put some brand new benches to good use — for free? The SkillsUSA conference is coming to Louisville this month and is partnering with Lowe’s to build 200 benches to use at the event, and then...