As of midnight September 30, the United States government is shut down. This is the first government shutdown since 2018. During this period all federal employees deemed nonessential will be furloughed. Essential workers include law enforcement and public safety workers, military personnel, air traffic controllers, medical staff, and emergency response.... The post US Government Shutdown Resources for Your Business appeared first on Greater Louisville Inc..| Greater Louisville Inc.
On Friday, President Trump announced that the fee for an H-1B visa was increasing to $100,000 up from $2,000 to $5,000 previously. This change will apply to new applicants, not renewals or current visa holders. H-1B visas allow highly skilled foreign professionals to work in specialty occupations that generally require... The post Trump Administration Raises Fee for Skilled Worker Visas appeared first on Greater Louisville Inc..| Greater Louisville Inc.
The Metro Council Minority Caucus held a press conference Monday to unveil their Safer Louisville Policy Agenda. This agenda aims to address a number of safety concerns across Jefferson County. GLI was pleased to see several policies aligned with our Prosper 2030 Strategic Plan included in the priorities, including funding... The post Metro Council Unveils Safer Louisville Plan appeared first on Greater Louisville Inc..| Greater Louisville Inc.
Last week Metro Council passed two ordinances amending the Land Development Code (LDC). LDC reform has been a long-term priority for GLI and a core focus of GLI’s Prosper 2030 strategic plan. These small changes will have a big impact on the way businesses interact with the development process and... The post LDC Reform at Metro Council appeared first on Greater Louisville Inc..| Greater Louisville Inc.
Last week, Louisville Metro Council voted to expand the Louisville Downtown Management district. This expansion was requested by the Louisville Downtown| Greater Louisville Inc.
Last week the Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in for the first week of what is sure to be an eventful short legislative session. During the first four| Greater Louisville Inc.