New Republic Bank Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan launches in Louisville

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) is proud to offer the Republic Bank Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan, a temporary, zero-interest loan designed to help ease financial strain until pay resumes for federal employees impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown. This initiative was designed to launch immediately, […]

Launch your teaching career through the Louisville Teacher Residency program

By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools is actively recruiting future educators for its Louisville Teacher Residency (LTR) program, a one-year, paid pathway to earning teacher certification while gaining hands-on classroom experience. Designed for individuals with limited or no prior teaching experience, the residency allows participants to earn a Master of Arts in […]

Republic Bank among “America’s Best Regional Banks” for a third consecutive year

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) today announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year Republic has received the honor. “To be recognized by Newsweek as […]

OPINION: Addressing the health care affordability crisis in Kentucky

By Kennan Wethington, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky The people of Kentucky are facing unprecedented economic challenges. Combined with rising health care costs in the Commonwealth, people are faced with tough decisions. Families delaying or skipping care because of cost concerns impacts community health, workforce productivity and the local economy. It’s time […]

Stock Yards Bank & Trust announces new Bowling Green Market President

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Rick Seadler has joined Stock Yards Bank & Trust as its Bowling Green Market President. Prior to joining the bank, Seadler served as the Regional President at Pinnacle Financial Partners in Bowling Green. With more than 35 years of banking experience, he has also held leadership roles in Louisville, Ky. […]

OPINION: Modernize the Brand, Keep the Soul: When time and money are tight

By Megan Shaw, Luckett & Farley Every brand must evolve. When it ignores shifting demographics, it drifts into dated and disconnected. Recent headlines made that clear: a beloved roadside chain removed too many cues too fast and later walked back choices. The lesson isn’t “don’t change,” it’s change without amnesia. Interiors turn brand into experience […]

Raising the Bar: Jefferson Jubilee sets sights on student scholarship record

By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky The Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) Foundation will host The Jefferson Jubilee at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 10 at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville.  Since its inception, the annual fundraiser has awarded more than 300 full-time, full-year scholarships to Jefferson students, including a record-setting 30 scholarships […]

Thriving Together: Republic Bank and its partners celebrate new milestones

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Staying true to its mission, Republic Bank continues to make an impact by enabling the communities it serves to thrive. In collaboration with local partners, the Louisville-based community bank celebrated the launch of new developments throughout September. Last month, Republic Bank leaders and associates joined Hosparus Health to break ground […]

OPINION: Why Louisville’s growth depends on water

By Spencer Bruce, Louisville Water Company When you think of a water utility, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the water that comes out of your faucet, your water bill, or the crews you see on the side of the road fixing a water main or testing a fire hydrant. No […]

WellCare of Kentucky honors 2025 Community Health Champions 

By Jacob Wenthe, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its sixth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs, where individuals and organizations from across the Commonwealth that play pivotal roles in removing barriers, improving outcomes, and supporting community well-being were honored for their hard work and dedication to each of their causes.  “Each […]

UofL Speed School opens $90M Student Success & Research Building

By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky The J.B. Speed School of Engineering’s Student Success & Research Building has opened its doors on the University of Louisville Belknap Campus. The four-story, 114,000-square-foot center for student collaboration and research innovation stands within Speed School’s home on Eastern Parkway. “UofL is a nationally recognized leader in driving innovation, spurring […]

Simple screenings, lifesaving results: Anthem’s impact at the Kentucky State Fair

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky For more than three decades, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky has offered free skin cancer screenings to Kentucky State Fair attendees. “The fair setting is pretty simple and convenient – you don’t have to think ahead or schedule an appointment, and anyone can come. It doesn’t matter […]

Distillery design expert keynotes Bourbon Women SIPosium, shares ‘Spirit of Architecture’ 

By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky  Dana Zausch, senior architect and distillery design manager for the distilled spirits studio at Luckett & Farley, will headline the Bourbon Women SIPosium’s Bourbon Beginnings Breakfast as keynote speaker from 8–10 a.m. on Friday, August 15, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.  Her presentation, “The Spirit of Architecture,” […]