DDWilliamson
Dometic
GE
ParkVu
Signature Healthcare

3rd Safest City for Kids by ParentDish

2nd-best housing market in the United States Forbes.com

Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings EPA

Among "America's Foodiest" Cities Bon Appetit

4th Most "Photo-Friendly" City in America Popular PhotographyMagazine

One of America's Top 25 "Bicycle-Friendly Cities"  BicyclingMagazine

One of North America's "Small Cities of the Future" ForeignDirect Investment Magazine

"Most Livable U.S. Cities for Workers"  WomenCo.com

Top 25 for Forbes "Best Bank For Buck" Cities

"Top 20 Southeast U.S. TouristAttractions"  Southeast Tourism Society

One of the "Cities to Watch" Smarter Cities environmentalsurvey

Named one of "100 Safest Cities in America" FreeBackgroundChecksUSA.com

#2 Digital City in a population classof 250,000 Government Technology

2010 IFEA World Festival and Event City-Top NorthAmerican City Population Level: Over 1 Million

10 Best Cities for Commuters Kiplinger's Personal FinanceMagazine

One of six Great PlacesYou've (Maybe) Never Heard Of

America's Best Places to Live Livability.com

Louisville-area salaries among top 25 in the South-U.S. Bureauof Labor Statistics

One of the Ten Best Cities for Families, Education andRecreation Parenting.com

Named 14th Best City for Business and Careers Forbes

Named among the 10 Best College Towns Livability.com

Ranked among the Top 50 U.S. cities for volunteers Corporation for National and Community Service

 

  *Rankings for 2011

  • Talent Attraction

  • As the Metro Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development engine in Greater Louisville, one of GLI’s core objectives is to attract an educated and skilled workforce. We work with area employers, recruiters and relocation organizations to assist individuals considering relocation to the region.

    Talent Attraction Initiatives

    LiveInLou.com – The LiveInLou.com website is designed to inform and engage people about moving to and living in Louisville. Visitors to the site can access video, photos, content and links to a wide range of information about how they can live, work, learn, play, thrive and belong in Possibility City.

    LOUISVILLE 101 – Deemed the “Ultimate Guide to Living in Louisville” Louisville 101  is an interactive half-day program that brings the best of Possibility City to its newest residents. Featuring a wide variety of corporate personalities and civic leaders (including Mayor Jerry Abramson), Louisville 101 showcases cultural attractions, civic amenities and quality of life, addresses social issues and champions community involvement.

    LOUISVILLE REUNION An innovative talent recruitment event, this annual reception is held in a competitor city, hosted by Louisville civic leaders and employers and attracts 300-500 guests. Whether they went to school in Kentucky or have friends and family in Louisville, Reunion attendees have a pre-existing connection with our region – not to mention education and experience – that make them ideal candidates for talent attraction efforts.

    GREATER LOUISVILLE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS – Making diversity a priority, Louisville offers the Greater Louisville International Professionals (G.L.I.P.), a resource for newcomers, professionals and students in the area. International professionals, employers and the business community, as well as Louisvillians with a global perspective can connect and engage via online resources, social media, special events and mentoring opportunities.

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Eileen Pickett
Executive Vice President
Daryl Snyder
Vice President, Economic Development
Christina Shadle
Economic Development Director - West Louisville
James Reddish
Economic Development Manager
Kathy Zandona
VP, Education
Lauren Hardwick
Economic Development Director