Multiple downtown Louisville businesses named among Best Places to Work in Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Downtown Louisville is a great place to work, and the data proves it. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, along with the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management announced the 100 companies that will be earning the title of Best Places to Work in Kentucky. The list includes more than a […]
Stock Yards Bank & Trust cautions consumers about a rise in fraud
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25% increase over the prior year. Consumers reported losing the most to investment scams at $5.7 billion. Closer to home, many scams are impacting Louisvillians, including toll scams and other […]
Kentucky Derby 151 delivered largest ever NBC Sports audience
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky NBC Sports’ milestone 25th presentation of the 151st Kentucky Derby delivered an NBC Sports record average of 17.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, which marks the largest Kentucky Derby audience since 1989 (18.5 million viewers, won by Sunday Silence) and a 6% increase from last year (16.7 million viewers […]
Louisville education leaders celebrate grand opening of new Head Start facility on E. Burnett
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Louisville Metro Director of Early Childhood Development Leanne French joined OVEC leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of OVEC’s 22nd Head Start facility in its region. After a soft opening in December, Burnett Head Start is fully open and operational. Currently, 28 children attend the school, but Burnett has […]
LouCity, LexSC to compete for Commonwealth Cup in new rivalry series
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Professional soccer clubs Lexington SC and Louisville City FC will meet this season with a trophy on the line as Republic Bank presents the Commonwealth Cup. The Commonwealth Cup will go to the team that wins the head-to-head series between these new rivals. The first match will be played Thursday, […]
Record donations from Jefferson Giving Day will fund student scholarships, emergency support
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky More students will receive needs-based scholarships and access to food pantries, emergency aid and enrichment services thanks to the 123 donors who collectively contributed more than $24,000 on Jefferson Giving Day. “We are grateful to our community of supporters who join us in our commitment to removing barriers to quality […]
Number one in Kentucky: S&P Global Market Intelligence names Republic Bank one of America’s 50 best community banks
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky S&P Global Market Intelligence has named Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) a Top 50 Community Bank with assets of $3-10 billion based on 2024 performance. Ranking 17th nationally, Republic is the highest ranked of any bank or financial institution headquartered in Kentucky. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks institutions […]
Jefferson celebrates student success, record high enrollment during Community College Month
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) will celebrate its record number of enrolled students and their achievements throughout Community College Month. As Kentucky’s largest and most impactful two-year post-secondary public institution, Jefferson is committed to transforming lives and communities through educational excellence in an inclusive environment that opens doors for […]
Jefferson announces new name and gives first look at state-of-the-art downtown science center
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College (Jefferson) is proud to announce the name of its highly anticipated downtown science building: The Center for Science and Discovery. This 40,000+ square foot building with cutting-edge labs and classrooms is an investment in the future of our region’s workforce, uplifting faculty, staff and students […]
New research outlines gaps and opportunities to end food insecurity in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Nearly half of our neighbors in Kentuckiana choose between paying for food and paying their utility bills, according to new research from Dare to Care Food Bank. The organization partnered with IQS Research for a multi-year project to better understand individuals who receive food from food pantries in its 13-county […]
OPINION: Wasted food is a threat to our community
By Heather Stewart, Kentucky Harvest In the kitchen of your favorite restaurant, there’s a shelf full of canned tomatoes, crackers, or even fresh vegetables that will never make it to your plate. The manager ordered too much, the chef expected more interest in a particular dish or someone misread the expiration date. Whatever the reason, […]
OVEC launches regional teacher apprenticeship program to address educator shortages
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) has partnered with Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) and the University of Louisville (UofL) to launch a 9-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle the ongoing teacher shortage in Kentucky. This Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship program provides a […]
CGKY Real Estate Holdings breaks ground on state-of-the-art medical facility at Gateway Office Campus
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky CGKY Real Estate Holdings has officially broken ground on a 3.07-acre site in Gateway Office Campus at River Ridge Commerce Center, marking a significant milestone in the development of a new state-of-the-art medical office and surgical facility. The project will feature a 32,500-square-foot building located directly across the lake from […]
2025 AIA President, Host of the Practice Disrupted Podcast joins Luckett & Farley’s Board of Directors
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Evelyn Lee, FAIA, founder of Practice of Architecture, host of the podcast Practice Disrupted and 2025 American Institute of Architects (AIA) president joins the Board of Directors at Luckett & Farley, a Louisville, Kentucky, based design firm. Lee will be the first outside director for employee-owned Luckett & Farley, beginning her term in 2025. “Evelyn […]
Republic Bank named one of America’s Best Regional Banks for the second consecutive year
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) recently announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. For the second consecutive year, Republic is the only Louisville-based bank to receive the award. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized […]