Apr 1 Economy U.S. Economy Added 215,000 Jobs In March; Unemployment Rate Rose To 5 Percent The 0.1 percentage-point rise in unemployment was driven by some good news: More people who have been out of work started looking for a job again. By NPR Apr 1 Economy U.S. Economy Added 215,000 Jobs In March NPR
Nov 24 Economy Louisville Businesses Turn To Crowdsourcing For Loans A new crowdsourcing website is helping Louisville area businesses get zero-percent interest loans based on their unique needs and projects. Metro... By Devin Katayama Nov 24 Economy Louisville Businesses Turn To Crowdsourcing For Loans Devin Katayama
May 1 Economy Taco Bell’s CEO Next In Line to Lead Louisville-Based Yum Brands NEW YORK — Yum Brands announced a CEO succession plan on Thursday, with the head of its Taco Bell chain set to ascend to the top spot next year. The... By Associated Press May 1 Economy Taco Bell’s CEO Next In Line to Lead Louisville-Based Yum Brands Associated Press
Mar 31 Economy Churchill Downs Inc. Preps For Big Race, and Executives Win Big With Bonuses The Kentucky Derby is still more than a month away, but Churchill Downs Inc. executives are already celebrating a big payday. A lot of money passes... By James McNair Mar 31 Economy Churchill Downs Inc. Preps For Big Race, and Executives Win Big With Bonuses James McNair
Mar 19 Economy Code Louisville Aims to Expand the Region’s Available Tech Talent Aaron Wyatt wanted to learn how to develop computer software so fiercely that he almost went to San Francisco to spend $18,000 on a six-month program.... By Jacob Ryan Mar 19 Economy Code Louisville Aims to Expand the Region’s Available Tech Talent Jacob Ryan
Mar 6 Economy Omni Set to Build New 600-Room Downtown Louisville Hotel—With Grocery, Retail Space Another luxury hotel is slated for construction in downtown Louisville—one brings with it a full service grocery store, retail space and 200 apartments.... By Jacob Ryan Mar 6 Economy Omni Set to Build New 600-Room Downtown Louisville Hotel—With Grocery, Retail Space Jacob Ryan
Feb 18 Economy KentuckyOne Health Begins Layoffs KentuckyOne Health has begun cutting staff to make up the $218 million over the next 17 months its chief executive says is needed to make up a budget... By Joseph Lord Feb 18 Economy KentuckyOne Health Begins Layoffs Joseph Lord
Jan 13 Economy Suntory Buying Beam, Inc. In $16 Billion Deal Beam Inc., the maker of Jim Beam and Marker's Mark alcohol brands, has agreed to be acquired by Japan's Suntory Holdings Ltd. for approximately $13.62... By Associated Press Jan 13 Economy Suntory Buying Beam, Inc. In $16 Billion Deal Associated Press
Dec 16 Economy Louisville-Lexington BEAM Program Announces $200,000 For Businesses Wanting To Export Kentucky businesses in the Louisville-Lexington region are being encouraged to apply for grants to help them export their products internationally. The... By Devin Katayama Dec 16 Economy Louisville-Lexington BEAM Program Announces $200,000 For Businesses Wanting To Export Devin Katayama
Dec 2 Economy Want an Amazon Prime Air Package in Kentucky? It’ll Take A While. If the Monday morning reactions are right, Louisville and the surrounding area might be a good testing ground for Amazon Prime Air, the same-day... By Gabe Bullard Dec 2 Economy Want an Amazon Prime Air Package in Kentucky? It’ll Take A While. Gabe Bullard
Nov 8 Economy What’s With All the Hookah Lounges in Louisville? It’s Friday night on Bardstown Road and Friend's Hookah Café is, quite literally, smoking. A hookah bubbles, drawn by Dair Sharipov, a 22-year-old... By David Serchuk Nov 8 Economy What’s With All the Hookah Lounges in Louisville? David Serchuk
Jul 29 Economy Amazon Adding 5,000 Full-Time Jobs in Jeffersonville and Other Distribution Sites The company says it will add 5,000 full-time jobs at its U.S. distribution centers, which currently employ about 20,000 workers who pack and ship customer By Associated Press Jul 29 Economy Amazon Adding 5,000 Full-Time Jobs in Jeffersonville and Other Distribution Sites Associated Press
Jun 3 Economy Dunkin’ Donuts Adding Glazed Doughnut Sandwich to Menu NEW YORK — Even as fast-food chains tout their healthy offerings, they're also coming up with fatty new treats to keep customers interested. Case in point: By Associated Press Jun 3 Economy Dunkin’ Donuts Adding Glazed Doughnut Sandwich to Menu Associated Press
May 24 Economy Lexington Brewery West Sixth Locked In Trademark Dispute With Magic Hat Brewing Co. A trademark dispute between Lexington's West Sixth Brewing Co. and the Vermont brewer Magic Hat has gone viral on social media, sparked by a lawsuit filed By Josh James Kentucky Public Radio May 24 Economy Lexington Brewery West Sixth Locked In Trademark Dispute With Magic Hat Brewing Co. Josh James Kentucky Public Radio