Op-Ed: Post-pandemic employers want resilient employees
By Steve Yackey, JEB Jr. Enrichment Center The following op-ed was written by Steve Yackey, a local businessman and longtime board member of F.O.C.U.S Training Academy and the Jesse E. Barnett Jr. Enrichment Center. I was in the business world for 43 years before I retired. I saw trends change, required skills advance and job duties […]
Kentucky’s workforce benefits from new and expanded training programs
By Rachel Nix, Building Kentucky Quality education is a gateway to success – and several programs across the Commonwealth are working to boost Kentucky’s pool of skilled workers. In Louisville, Code Louisville, run by the region’s workforce development board KentuckianaWorks, recently announced the placement of more than 500 graduates into new careers in the tech sector. […]
Study shows impact of Louisville airports
Louisville’s airports continue to drive business and fuel the regional economy, according to a recent economic and fiscal impact survey. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field Airport (LOU) were part of a study conducted by Meench & Shanker, LLC to assess the sum of business activities directly related to operations at both airports […]
KDA and UofL partner to boost diversity in distilling
Kentucky’s bourbon industry will get a boost from a new partnership between the University of Louisville (UofL) and Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) developed to increase diversity in distilling. A new scholarship program was recently established to award five full-tuition scholarships to the University of Louisville College of Business to students who are Black, women, people […]
Luckett & Farley is Kentucky’s Distinguished Architecture Firm of the Year
This year’s winner for Kentucky’s best architecture firm is Luckett & Farley. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Kentucky awarded the Louisville-based firm 2020 Distinguished Firm Award based on consistent leadership and vision, exceptional design, and the implementation of architecture that enhances the quality of our environment. AIA noted Luckett & Farley’s recognition through recent design […]
Republic Bank hires diversity and inclusion leader
Republic Bank has created a new role to bolster diversity and inclusion initiatives within its employment and workplace strategies. The Louisville-based bank hired former JCPS and TARC diversity leader Ashley Duncan to join its team. Duncan will partner with senior leaders at the Bank to evolve and accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Republic Bank continues […]
Lexington and Louisville ranked among best cities for young professionals
Lexington and Louisville are among the best cities for young professionals, according to a new analysis by SmartAsset. 150 cities were ranked comparing metrics including unemployment, labor force participation, cost of living, density of entertainment establishments and earnings. Lexington earned the highest rating in Kentucky and No. 10 overall with a low unemployment rate, low […]
Republic Bank adds experienced executive with Kentucky ties to board
Republic Bank & Trust Company has appointed George Nichols III to its Board of Directors. Nichols has strong ties to Kentucky, including having served as the Commissioner for the Commonwealth’s Department of Insurance. “Republic Bank’s roots sit right beside mine with origins in Shelbyville, Louisville, and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Even with its growth since 1977, […]
Report: Health care jobs expected to grow in Kentucky
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) predicts significant growth in health care jobs in Kentucky over the next 10 years. A recent report by CPE and Esmi showed an expected 12% jump for jobs in the health care industry here in the Commonwealth. The firm reported earlier this year that the need for engineers was […]
Relief grants available for Louisville small businesses
Starting July 1, Louisville small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a new grant program. Federal CARES Act funds totaling $21 million will be used for the grants of up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses in Jefferson Co. The grants are intended to save jobs, provide relief and restore business operations. Louisville Metro […]
Kentucky Chamber raises awareness for Fair Chance Employers
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Workforce Center is lessening the stress of a job search for Kentuckians in recovery or recently released from prison. The Chamber’s Who’s Hiring campaign will now identify Fair Chance Employers (also known as Second Change Employers) in its online database. Employers who hire people in recovery or recently incarcerated are identified by […]
What are the racial inequalities in Kentucky? Chamber panel discusses the need for systemic change
The Kentucky Chamber recently hosted a panel of experts to discuss racial inequalities in Kentucky. Kentucky Chamber president Nick Rowe started by accenting that, “as a chamber of commerce, we would like to be a part of the solution” addressing the need for systemic change in the Commonwealth. He mentioned hiring practices, income gaps, education, health status […]
Returning to a “normal” workplace, whatever that is
As a number of workplaces reopen after COVID-19 closures, employers and employees alike are facing challenges in adjusting to a new “normal.” It’s challenging to get work done effectively and serving customers while protecting everyone’s health and respecting their concerns. Here are a few things we’ve learned at C2 Strategic Communications: 1. We enjoy company at […]
How to Start Discussions About Race and Equality at Work
Business owners have a responsibility to talk about race and equality in the workplace. While these discussions can be difficult, it is more important now than ever before to acknowledge issues with diversity, inclusion and equity and take steps to address them. Demetria Miles-McDonald, founder and CEO of Louisville-based Decide Diversity, helps companies increase the effectiveness […]
Is Your Company Inclusive? Here are 10 Questions to Ask
The current Black Lives Matter movement has created an opportunity for every manager, employee, and company to take a hard look at its inclusion, diversity and equity efforts and seek ways to be better. Looking for growth areas and identifying shortfalls is the first step toward growth. Here are 10 questions to ask of yourself […]