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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 6h

“The connection was right there, so sometimes things are just meant to happen,” Mike Repole said when talking about his history with Louisville. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story.

How Louisville landed a pro football team

“The connection was right there, so sometimes things are just meant to happen,” Mike Repole said when talking about his history with Louisville. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 6h

The city hopes to select a builder before the end of the year.

City seeks builder for $50M riverfront project

The city hopes to select a builder before the end of the year.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 6h

UofL holds the city’s largest endowment, but its growth lags many Kentucky peers.

UofL tops list of richest local universities

UofL holds the city’s largest endowment, but its growth lags many Kentucky peers.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 7h

A Louisville broker with roots in the restaurant business is is betting that Shelby Park could be the next NuLu.

Broker turns focus to Shelby Park growth

A Louisville broker with roots in the restaurant business is is betting that Shelby Park could be the next NuLu.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 22h

Louisville's largest law firm is about to get even bigger, and it will get a new name.

Louisville's largest law firm to merge, change name

Louisville's largest law firm is about to get even bigger, and it will get a new name.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 23h

The original Opportunity Zone program is getting a rural-focused makeover.

Opportunity Zone program gets an upgrade. Here's what's changing.

The original Opportunity Zone program is getting a rural-focused makeover.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 23h

These Louisville-area country clubs have the wealthiest balance sheets in town.

Louisville’s richest country clubs

These Louisville-area country clubs have the wealthiest balance sheets in town.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 23h

The site is within 2 miles of the 25 largest Greater Cincinnati law firms and five federal and state courthouses.

NKY officials select site for $125M law, medical school

The site is within 2 miles of the 25 largest Greater Cincinnati law firms and five federal and state courthouses.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 23h

A longtime seafood staple is building a new $2.5 million home down the street — and the owner has bigger expansion plans in mind.

Seafood restaurant expands with new location

A longtime seafood staple is building a new $2.5 million home down the street — and the owner has bigger expansion plans in mind.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

Kentucky distillers are paying a $75 million tab in aging barrel taxes this year, a 27% increase from 2024 and a 163% increase from five years ago.

Here's how many billions aging Kentucky bourbon is worth

Kentucky distillers are paying a $75 million tab in aging barrel taxes this year, a 27% increase from 2024 and a 163% increase from five years ago.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A hotel developer is already looking at the site near the Ark Encounter.

Investors acquire more than 100 acres near Ark Encounter

A hotel developer is already looking at the site near the Ark Encounter.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A law intended to catch criminals has instead saddled millions of small business owners with burdensome paperwork and compliance costs, while doing little to stop actual wrongdoers.

Congress should act to protect Kentucky's small businesses: OPINION

A law intended to catch criminals has instead saddled millions of small business owners with burdensome paperwork and compliance costs, while doing little to stop actual wrongdoers.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A local doughnut shop is moving in to the former Hi-Five Donuts space in the Highlands.

Doughnut shop opening Highlands location

A local doughnut shop is moving in to the former Hi-Five Donuts space in the Highlands.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

We're taking a look at four of the biggest projects underway in the city's buzziest neighborhood.

4 NuLu projects to watch

We're taking a look at four of the biggest projects underway in the city's buzziest neighborhood.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

Undergraduate enrollment stagnated in the U.S. over the past decade.

DATA DIVE: A look at higher education stats in the U.S. and the state

Undergraduate enrollment stagnated in the U.S. over the past decade.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

CEOs are doubling down on their AI investments with hopes of big returns.

CEOs are doubling down on one investment as 2026 approaches

CEOs are doubling down on their AI investments with hopes of big returns.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A major Louisville nonprofit is funding a $3 million expansion of UofL Hospital’s NICU.

$3M gift expands NICU capacity

A major Louisville nonprofit is funding a $3 million expansion of UofL Hospital’s NICU.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A little more than a year after its launch, a Louisville-based venture capital firm is making its largest investment. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story, which includes an HQ relocation.

HQ relocates to Louisville after local VC investment (EXCLUSIVE)

A little more than a year after its launch, a Louisville-based venture capital firm is making its largest investment. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story, which includes an HQ relocation.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 1d

A record-breaking sale in Louisville's luxury real estate market has just been finalized, with one East End penthouse fetching a huge price.

Luxury condo sale breaks local record (PHOTOS)

A record-breaking sale in Louisville's luxury real estate market has just been finalized, with one East End penthouse fetching a huge price.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

Analysts had mostly positive reactions to the $10.9 billion deal.

Analysts sound off on Fifth Third mega merger

Analysts had mostly positive reactions to the $10.9 billion deal.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

Louisville's legal landscape is evolving rapidly, and these 20 attorneys are at the forefront of helping businesses navigate the changes.

20 Louisville lawyers to know

Louisville's legal landscape is evolving rapidly, and these 20 attorneys are at the forefront of helping businesses navigate the changes.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

Employers admit they aren't currently equipped to handle their employees unionizing. Here's how they're navigating the new landscape.

The unionization landscape is shifting. Here's what's changing.

Employers admit they aren't currently equipped to handle their employees unionizing. Here's how they're navigating the new landscape.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

Breaking News: The Kings are coming to Kentucky. Louisville will have a new pro football team in the spring. Stephen P. Schmidt has the details.

Louisville lands a pro football team

Breaking News: The Kings are coming to Kentucky. Louisville will have a new pro football team in the spring. Stephen P. Schmidt has the details.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

The Bashford Manor Inn, a historic Louisville landmark with roots stretching back to the 18th century, is about to change hands through an absolute auction.

Historic Louisville inn hitting auction block

The Bashford Manor Inn, a historic Louisville landmark with roots stretching back to the 18th century, is about to change hands through an absolute auction.

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Louisville Business First @louisville.bizjournals.com · 2d

Three local startup leaders just joined an exclusive global network. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story.

Big win for 3 Louisville startups

Three local startup leaders just joined an exclusive global network. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story.

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