Monthly Archives: March 2015
Library Offering Thousands of Free Online Courses
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March 24, 2015
Are you ready to explore an online education—for free? Starting today, lynda.com, a premier online learning company, will be available to all library cardholders through the Louisville Free Public Library’s website.
Louisville Slugger to be sold to Wilson Sporting Goods
52 jobs to be cut
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 23, 2015) — Hillerich & Bradsby announced today it is selling its Louisville Slugger brand to Wilson Sporting Goods for $70 million, Grace Schneider reports for the Courier-Journal.
Downtown apartment complex could get $4.46 million in public incentives
Bristol Development Group
The development would be on the northwest corner of Main and Clay streets.
Louisville Metro Council has proposed a financing plan to assist the development of a seven-story apartment and retail complex proposed by Franklin,
UofL launches free open access internal medical education series
More than 40 lectures currently available
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 19, 2015) — The University of Louisville Department of Medicine has launched what it believes is the first open-access internal medicine education online community in the U.S.
Louisville area home sales up 6.3 percent in February 2015 over February 2014
Average sales up 5.5 percent
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 17, 2015) — The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR) reported that year-to-date sales are up 6.3 percent, with 1,732 homes and condos sold versus 1,629 at the same point last year.
Nominations being accepted for 2015 Earth Day Awards
Deadline is March 13
Frankfort, Ky. (March 4, 2015) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) is seeking nominations for its annual Earth Day award.
The commission recognizes individuals and entities for efforts to protect the environment and honors them during a ceremony in Frankfort each year during the month of April.
State offering tax credits to small business owners
Businesses could qualify for up to $25,000
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2015) — Small Business owners in Kentucky are eligible for up to $25,000 in tax credits through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program.
To qualify for tax credits ranging from $3,500 to $25,000 a small business has to create and maintain at least one qualifying job and purchase $5,000 or more in qualifying equipment.
Landbank Authority Request for Proposals
March 2, 2015 – 8:00am to March 31, 2015 – 5:00pm
Landbank Authority’s requests for proposals begins March 2nd and ends March 31st. Please click here to view the RFP Guidelines and available properties.
Local Homebuying and Renovation Workshop Offers Free Guidance
February 28, 2015
In support of the revitalization that continues in the community, the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association will host a Wells Fargo Homebuying and Renovation workshop to allow prospective homeowners interested in the area to learn about preparing for homeownership and financing options that include renovation of existing homes.
