Best Retail Redeveloped Podcasts (2024)

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Restaurant news roundup 25:27

2h ago25:27

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We catch up with the latest restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Reporter Michael L. Jones leads the podcast with a story about Renshoku Ramen, an Old Louisville restaurant that has faced a few struggles of late, including being hit by a car (known as being MagBarred) more than two months ago. The crashed killed the driver and …

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3 business leaders talk turning points 49:11

4h ago49:11

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Every once in a while, you have to look back at your career and your place in the community and not only ponder where you've been but look ahead at what's coming next. That's what we did on Monday, Sept. 9 as we sat down with our newest inductees in LBF's Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame: Sandra Frazier, founder, Tandem Public Relations Jimmy Kirchdorfe…

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Louisville has a big decision to make on transit 21:25

8d ago21:25

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Louisville has a big decision to make about what kind of public transportation system it wants. Transit Authority of River City, better known as TARC, is facing a "fiscal cliff" as a result of several factors, including covid-era stimulus funding running out. We talked about the issues with TARC executive director Ozzy Gibson on a bonus episode of …

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Louisville's barely growing 28:24

7d ago28:24

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Is Louisville's lack of population growth a cause for concern? We talk about that on this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Reporter Piper Hansen recently finished a story examining population trends in Louisville. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in June show Jefferson County’s population decreased by 1.4%, nearly 11,000 people, …

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Three big sports business stories 34:40

22d ago34:40

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Join us for Access Louisville's next live recording: Sept. 9 at JA BizTown, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana. Tickets and details here. We switch into sports talk radio mode on this week's Access Louisville podcast with three big local sports business stories. Stephen P. Schmidt, who covers sports business at Business First, tells us …

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The area's biggest redevelopment opporunity 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Join us for Access Louisville's next live recording: Sept. 9 at JA BizTown, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana. Tickets and details here. The former the Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Co. shipyard — Jeffboat, as it's known — is no doubt one of the area's biggest redevelopment project. The former shipyard, closed to downtown Jeffersonvi…

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Retail news roundup 25:47

1M ago25:47

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We check in on some retail news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Topping our show is a story from Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt on Swags, a popular retailer for runners, changing hands. Schmidt talked to the founder of the store about how this handoff came together. In other retail news, Kroger is making some headlines lately both with a new…

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2 businesses for sale 27:57

1M ago27:57

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A couple of interesting businesses hit the market recently, which we talk about on this week's Access Louisville podcast. The first is Colonial Gardens, a South Louisville landmark that's home to four restaurants: Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi, Costa Del Sol, Craft House Pizza and The B.A. Colonial. It was redeveloped by Louisville-based Underhill Associa…

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Two local projects that seem to be dead 31:03

2M ago31:03

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We talk about a couple of local projects that appear to be dead — or at least on life support — during this week's Access Louisville podcast. The first is the proposed Dream Hotel — a $100 million hotel project that was proposed on Main Street a few years ago. As LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett reported recently, the effort is indefinitely on hol…

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What 4th Street Live needs 28:45

2M ago28:45

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Fourth Street Live needs something. What that something is — well, that sounds like a fun idea for a podcast. The Downtown Louisville entertainment district recently marked 20 years without any fanfare, as seven of its 20 locations are vacant. On this week's Access Louisville podcast, LBF Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about the history of the …

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Louisville economic agency off to a buggy start 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Sometimes you have to power through the beginnings of things. That seemed to be the case for the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), a newly-formed group of local business leaders who are taking the reins of economic development under Mayor Craig Greenberg. The group got started this week under buggy circumstances, as Reporter Michael …

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Does Louisville need a new hotel tower? 27:41

2M ago27:41

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We talk about Louisville's hotel needs on this week's Access Louisville podcast — specifically in light of a proposed new 27-story hotel tower in Downtown Louisville. Louisville Business First was first to report New York City-based commercial real estate developer Zyyo’s plans to construct the $175 million tower, which would sit at 140, 138 and 13…

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Louisville economic plans 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Is Louisville overdue for a different approach to economic development? We chat about that on this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast. Specifically, we discuss Mayor Craig Greenberg's recently unveiled plan for a public-private-partnership aimed at economic development, which takes the form of a new nonprofit group that is to include m…

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YPAL's origin story 27:51

3M ago27:51

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In the last few decades, plenty of Louisvillians have made their way through the ranks of Young Professionals Association of Louisville. But have you ever wondered how that organization got its start? As YPAL approaches its 25th anniversary, we sit down with its founders Cynthia Knapek, president of the Leadership Louisville Center; and Christy Ame…

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The history of Kentucky's Fairness Campaign 26:00

3M ago26:00

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Louisville became the first city in Kentucky to pass a Fairness Ordinance protecting members of the LGBTQ community 25 years ago. To mark that important milestone and to discuss 2024 victories at the Kentucky Statehouse, the Access Louisville podcast sat down with Chris Hartman, executive director of the Fairness Campaign, for an interview as the o…

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Why does it take so long to build something in Louisville? 22:00

4M ago22:00

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Louisville Business First set out to put some of the city's development issues under the microscope in a recent special feature we call Opportunity Louisville. And we talk about those issues and some of our coverage on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Reporters Michael L. Jones and Piper Hansen, who have led our coverage on these issues, are …

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Restaurant news roundup 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Louisville's restaurant scene always gives us plenty to talk about. And it leads this week's Access Louisville podcast. We chat about the new executive chef at the Brown Hotel, who comes to Louisville via a similar position at the Trump Hotel in Chicago. After that, LBF restaurant Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about a new ramen restaurant in t…

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A recap of the PGA Championship — and a Derby oddity 27:25

4M ago27:25

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Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify This week we’ll start things off by looking back on the week that was at Valhalla Golf Club for the 106th PGA Championship. We had a team of reporters and photographers out there (including y…

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The latest with the Louisville Zoo 30:20

4M ago30:20

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Dan Maloney, director of the Louisville Zoo, joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week. During the show, LBF Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy interviews Maloney about a number of different goings on at the facility, including its accreditation process. The two also talk about plans what is current the elephant exhibit in the Zoo. The elephant…

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Bringing a California fast food chain to Kentucky 21:15

5M ago21:15

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We lead this week's Access Louisville podcast with a conversation about West Coast hamburger chain Jack in the Box and its journey from San Diego to the Midwest. Louisville Business First Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett is on the show to talk about where the chain is heading next. He recently spoke to Franchisee Shane Paul about the company's plans t…

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Big things at Kentucky Kingdom 35:04

5M ago35:04

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Kentucky Kingdom's Sarah Worrell joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week to talk about what's next for the park. The biggest change is several months out, but exciting nonetheless: 'Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom.’ The idea, she explains is a family-friendly wonderland that will even include a snowmaker and snow-tubing. It's part of an $…

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Can Kentucky bourbon go global? 27:07

5M ago27:07

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Will the world ever embrace Kentucky bourbon the way it embraces Scotch whiskey? We chat about that a bit on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Bourbon Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt is on the show with news that Buffalo Trace is opening an attraction in London, England. Buffalo Trace Distillery London, a 2,000-square foot facility will be located…

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Business Women First, housing news and a restaurant recap 24:25

5M ago24:25

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Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify We've got a three-course meal on this week's edition of the Access Louisville podcast. First off, we talk with Special Sections and Research Editor Allison Stines about what stood out to her …

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What's working — and what's not — for Downtown Louisville 32:13

5M ago32:13

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Doug Owen, senior vice president, principal broker Kentucky, for JLL joins the Access Louisville podcast this week to talk about the state of Downtown. It's a mix of both good news and bad news Owen says. There have been some wins for Downtown Louisville including a move by accounting firm Forvis into the top floor of the PNC tower earlier this yea…

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Louisville restaurant news 23:33

6M ago23:33

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We've got a roundup of recent restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. First off, we talk to Reporter Michael L. Jones about how he got the story of Anoosh Bistro in East Louisville selling to a new owner. Jones said it started with him seeing a photo online of Anoosh Shariat and Chef David Danielson posing together. Turns out that…

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Jerry Abramson, Christy Lee Brown help us look back at Louisville's milestones 48:37

6M ago48:37

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We've got a special Access Louisville Podcast this week — and it's special for a couple of reasons. First, two guests join us: Jerry Abramson, former mayor of Louisville and executive-in-residence at Spalding University; and Christina Lee Brown, philanthropist and namesake of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. Secondly, this week's show is…

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Behind the scene at one of Louisville's newest attractions 27:53

6M ago27:53

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Garth Williams, general manager of Derby City Gaming Downtown, joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week. Williams tells us about getting the venue open last December, what he looks for in the hospitality industry and preparing for Louisville's busier seasons in tourism. After that we chat with Reporter Joel Stinnett about the prospect fo…

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A round up of Louisville sports news 42:43

6M ago42:43

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The Access Louisville podcast takes a surprisingly sporty turn this week. We've got an interview with Bev Yanez, head coach of Racing Louisville FC. Yanez, who's in her first year leading the team, tells us about her career in soccer and how she found her way to Louisville. We also talk about what it's like to be a working mom of two small children…

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A roundup of restaurant news 18:40

7M ago18:40

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We've got a classic roundup of local restaurant news on the Access Louisville podcast this week. First up, we chat about LuCretia's Kitchen, a new soul food spot coming to Old Louisville. It will open at 617 W. Oak St., near the intersection of Oak and Seventh streets, on Friday, March 15. The menu will include fried chicken, meatloaf, smothered po…

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News roundup: Shaq leaves Papa John's board and more 26:53

7M ago26:53

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This week's Access Louisville podcast has a bit of everything. We talk about Shaquille O'Neal's departure from the board of Papa John's International Inc. as well as Mitch McConnell's plans to step down as Senate Republican Leader. After that we get into some real estate news: A piece of property in the Highlands between Baxter Avenue and Bardstown…

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Lessons in Louisville music history 34:36

7M ago34:36

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Plenty of people know Michael L. Jones as Louisville Business First's economic development and restaurants reporter. But he's also a music guru, local history buff and author of three books. On the Access Louisville podcast this week, we talk with Jones (a regular on the show) about his latest book "Soulful Sounds of Derby Town," which just launche…

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How LBF's Power 50 gets picked 27:48

7M ago27:48

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How do you know when you've made it in Louisville? Well, you get on Louisville Business First's Power 50 list, of course. The Power 50 is LBF's annual special section highlighting 50 of the most influential people in Greater Louisville’s business and related communities. We talk about who's on the Power 50 and how they were picked on this week's Ac…

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Bad days for Downtown Louisville 25:57

8M ago25:57

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Downtown Louisville suffered a 1-2 punch this week, based on news that two big companies would be vacating office space. We talked about it on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Humana Inc. announced it would be vacating the signature, 27-story Main Street office tower that bears its name. The health care company is consolidating its workforce …

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A restaurant news roundup 21:32

8M ago21:32

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We've got a classic roundup of restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. First, we chat with Reporter Michael L. Jones about Spinelli's Pizza making a return to Downtown Louisville. It's going into space at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets that formerly housed Riot Cafe, providing a space for a good lunch as well as live mu…

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'Wrestlers' series on Netflix puts Louisville in the limelight 52:48

8M ago52:48

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We talk about the Netflix series 'Wrestlers' on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Al Snow, partner in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), joins us to share what it was like to film the show as well as some of his inspirations during his career and what happens next. Reporter Michael L. Jones is also on the show to talk about covering OVW and some of …

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A roundup of recent Louisville restaurant news 24:56

8M ago24:56

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The restaurant news never quite stops. Details on a few new local places top our show on this week's Access Louisville podcast. To start things off we chat about Marco's Pizza, a growing chain with its sights set on Louisville, and it's next location going to Jeffersontown. We also cover a renovation at Royals Hot Chicken in Nulu, 7 Brew making spa…

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Vince Tyra gets caught in a corporate crossfire 26:16

8M ago26:16

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Vince Tyra, the former athletic director for the University of Louisville is caught in a corporate crossfire in Canada. Montreal-based Gildan Activeware Inc. had recently departed ways with its CEO and named Tyra as his replacement. But now an investment firm, Browning West LP, is calling for Tyra's termination arguing he has "weak" credentials. Re…

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12 predictions for Louisville in 2024 21:31

9M ago21:31

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The team at Access Louisville and Louisville Business First have once again set out to predict the future. On this week's episode we look at what 2024 will hold for the Louisville community. We tackle a large range of topics in our predictions, from sports to M&A to construction projects. You will have to listen in on your favorite podcast streamin…

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Review: 2023 was hard to predict 25:47

9M ago25:47

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So, it turns out, 2023 was pretty hard to predict — or maybe we're just not great with a crystal ball. In the last few years, we at the Access Louisville podcast have developed an end-of-the-year tradition where we sit down and try to predict what might happen the next year. Our predictions are mostly for fun. But we also have some insights because…

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Louisville beverage director talks tastes, career 17:26

9M ago17:26

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Louisville is famous for its bourbon distillers, but what about the folks mixing cocktails behind the bar? With Christmas and New Year's Day approaching, we thought now might be a good time to check in with one person who does just that each day. Randi Densford, beverage director for Barn8 Farm Restaurant & Bourbon Bar. Densford tells us about how …

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A visit from Santa Claus, economic development news and more 44:45

9M ago44:45

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We've got a bit of news and a special guest on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Lincoln Crum, of Lincoln Crum Realty & Auctions, joins the show to talk about his newest venture called My Local Santa. Crum talks about the business he's building around performing as St. Nick at corporate and other events. Crum tells us how his work being Santa …

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Big bourbon news + more 52:46

10M ago52:46

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We've got a little bit of everything on this week's Access Louisville podcast — starting with a little news from the bourbon world. We lead with Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt who tells us about a couple of large projects in the works from Angel's Envy. We also talk about the roots of a Kentucky bourbon brand called Never Say Die. After that, we switc…

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A few holiday recommendations 14:51

10M ago14:51

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Looking for a few things to do around town to get you into the holiday spirit? We've got a few suggestions on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Typically we discuss local news on the show. But since it's a holiday week, LBF Editors David A. Mann and Haley Cawthon and Reporters Michael L. Jones and Eleanor Tolbert sit down to chat about some of…

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Why transit isn't a thing in Louisville 30:08

10M ago30:08

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Changes are likely coming to Transit Authority of River City (TARC) by virtue of the fact that the agency is getting a new leader soon. LBF reported earlier this week that Carrie Butler, who has led the organization in recent years, has submitted her resignation. So we talk about what that might mean for the future of TARC on this week's Access Lou…

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Restaurant news roundup + grading Louisville's hospitals 30:10

11M ago30:10

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A couple of recent restaurant stories lead this week's Access Louisville podcast. LBF Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show to talk about a few stories he's authored lately, including the recent closure of Manhattan Grill in Downtown Louisville, a new Oxmoor Center location for The Eagle, a fried chicken restaurant that's also in the Highlands, …

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Advice for building a network in Louisville 35:40

11M ago35:40

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Building a network can be an invaluable thing both in business and other aspects of life. We talk about networks, upcoming events and even share a few tips on networking on this week's Access Louisville podcast. The heart of our show this week is an interview with Chris Redd and Ricky Mason, co-founders of Network n' Chill. They tell us about how t…

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Louisville's trip to the big city 40:11

11M ago40:11

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More than 100 Louisville leaders recently went to Boston to see what economic lessons they can learn. Now, sure, Boston is a much bigger city than Louisville but that doesn't mean there aren't examples we can't follow. We talked about that this week on the Access Louisville podcast with LBF Reporter Michael L. Jones, who was on the trip. Camilla Sc…

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Big changes at some of Louisville’s largest employers 22:16

12M ago22:16

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Seldom have we seen such big week in local business news — and we unpack it all on this week's Access Louisville podcast. First, there was Humana Inc.'s news that a new CEO would be coming in next year. LBF Reporter Joel Stinnett shares a bit of background on the new Humana boss, Jim Rechtin, who comes from a Nashville company that saw its share of…

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The story behind Signarama Downtown 30:02

12M ago30:02

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Maggie Payette Harlow joins the Access Louisville podcast this week. We talk to Harlow part of our celebration of women-owned businesses locally and nationally. Check our coverage in the linked stories. During the show Harlow, who is the CEO of Signarama Downtown, tells us about the next phase of her careeer, trends in the industry and some of the …

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What makes a cool office? 22:48

12M ago22:48

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We talk about most desired office amenities on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Several area businesses and organizations have opened new offices recently including Greater Louisville Inc. in a downtown Louisville office tower, Lemonade PR in the Butchertown neighborhood, Messer Construction in Jeffersontown and Moonbase Tango on the moon (er…

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