Feb 28 Local News Slow Food International Considering Louisville, Three Other Cities for Convention This year's congress would be the second ever held outside of Europe. The 2007 event was held in Mexico. All the others have been in Europe. A host city will likely be announced in March. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Slow Food International Considering Louisville, Three Other Cities for Convention Gabe Bullard
Feb 25 Local News Louisville Being Considered For Slow Food International Congress The Slow Food International Organization is considering hosting its next international congress in Louisville. The city one of several around the world—including four American cities—being considered for the event. Slow Food International is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to counteract the rise of fast food. The organization champions local, healthy food with a commitment to communities and the environment. By Gabe Bullard Feb 25 Local News Louisville Being Considered For Slow Food International Congress Gabe Bullard
Feb 17 Local News Adult Entertainment Ordinance Appears To Aggravate Some Convention Visitors The argument over whether adult entertainment draws visitors is usually fairly quiet, given the cultural taboos surrounding the key issue. But the topic ties to economic development, and in many instances, it mirrors the debate over expanded gambling. By Gabe Bullard Feb 17 Local News Adult Entertainment Ordinance Appears To Aggravate Some Convention Visitors Gabe Bullard
Nov 16 Local News Jails, Campaigns Likely To Dominate Conversations At KACo Convention The Kentucky Association of Counties will hold its annual convention in Louisville Tuesday through Friday. KACo officials are hoping to move beyond a state Auditor's report issued last year that uncovered lavish spending of public dollars by organization officials. By Gabe Bullard Nov 16 Local News Jails, Campaigns Likely To Dominate Conversations At KACo Convention Gabe Bullard
May 6 Local News Some Nashville Conventions May Move to Louisville After Flood by Stephanie Crosby Many conventions that were scheduled to be held at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel are now looking for a new location, and local tourism officials are hoping they choose the Louisville. Kentucky State Fair Board President Harold Workman says their sales staff is working with convention managers to see if the Exposition Center can […] By Stephanie Crosby May 6 Local News Some Nashville Conventions May Move to Louisville After Flood Stephanie Crosby
Aug 1 Local News Group Calls Attention To Agent Orange Illnesses The Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a public forum today to discuss the endemic health risks of the Agent Orange defoliant used during the Vietnam War. By Gabe Bullard Aug 1 Local News Group Calls Attention To Agent Orange Illnesses Gabe Bullard
May 12 Local News Medal Of Honor Convention Coming To Louisville The recipients of America's highest military honor will hold their annual gathering in Louisville in 2011. By Gabe Bullard May 12 Local News Medal Of Honor Convention Coming To Louisville Gabe Bullard
Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Louisville’s new downtown arena won’t open for another two years, but officials say marketing efforts for the facility are well underway. Arena Authority Executive Director Harold Workman says a sales team has gone to work to bring events to the arena at Second and Main Streets. “They are actively pursuing four or five leads right […] By Rick Howlett Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Rick Howlett