Dec 12 Local News GLI’s Reagan Headed to St. Louis Greater Louisville Inc. President and CEO Joe Reagan insists his decision to accept the top job with the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association has nothing to do with increased criticism of the agency. The city’s chamber of commerce has been under intense scrutiny over the past year as a result of flat economic […] By WFPL News Dec 12 Local News GLI’s Reagan Headed to St. Louis WFPL News
Aug 22 Local News Weidner: No Major Market Gains In Near Future The U.S.stock market re-opens this morning after four straight weeks of losses. Traders remain concerned about the European debt situation and fears that the U.S. is headed toward another recession. Wall Street Journal MarketWatch columnist David Weidner says don’t expect any major gains in the market over the next several weeks. “There’s not a lot […] By Rick Howlett Aug 22 Local News Weidner: No Major Market Gains In Near Future Rick Howlett
Aug 18 Local News Dare to Care Demand Grows, Hunger Walk Approaches The leaders of the Dare to Care Food Bank say this year’s hunger walk in Louisville has to be bigger than ever. Since late 2007, Dare to Care has seen the demand for food increase 67 percent. One out of every six area families now relies on the food bank for a portion of its […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 18 Local News Dare to Care Demand Grows, Hunger Walk Approaches Gabe Bullard
Feb 3 Local News Louisville Area Among The Worst For Job Growth In 2010 The region ranks ninth from the bottom in a measurement of job growth in the 372 largest metro areas. Most of the cities added jobs last year, but Louisville and the surrounding area lost 75 hundred. That follows a decade when more than 30 thousand jobs were lost. By Gabe Bullard Feb 3 Local News Louisville Area Among The Worst For Job Growth In 2010 Gabe Bullard
Jan 31 Local News Fund For The Arts To Kickoff Campaign, Cowen Says Competition Has Changed Arts Scene Cowen says the need for money has increased over the last few years, but raising money to meet that need isn't always feasible. He says the recession and competition among entertainment media will likely force many arts groups to rethink their operations. By Gabe Bullard Jan 31 Local News Fund For The Arts To Kickoff Campaign, Cowen Says Competition Has Changed Arts Scene Gabe Bullard
Jan 17 Local News Federal Budget Cuts Changing Research, Fundraising National Foundation to Support Cell Transplant Research board chair Paula Grisanti says the new focus on cutting the federal budget and stopping earmarks in Congress could potentially devastate research projects that rely on federal grants. By Gabe Bullard Jan 17 Local News Federal Budget Cuts Changing Research, Fundraising Gabe Bullard
Nov 22 Local News Fischer Transition Team Reviewing Employees, Budget Fischer said earlier this month that he will essentially ask all of the department heads to re-apply for their jobs. Last week, his team sent letters to those employees asking them for information, including their resumes. Fischer says he's not sure when any decisions will be made on who to retain. By Gabe Bullard Nov 22 Local News Fischer Transition Team Reviewing Employees, Budget Gabe Bullard
Jul 5 Arts and Culture Indiana Arts Groups Face Difficulties Fundraising Elizabeth Kramer Some Indiana institutions have issued a report about the condition of the state’s arts organizations. The Indiana Arts Commission enlisted Indiana University’s School of Public And Environmental Affairs to conduct a survey of more than 1,500 organizations. Kirsten Grønbjerg is an Indiana University professor and chair of the school’s Center on Philanthropy. She […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jul 5 Arts and Culture Indiana Arts Groups Face Difficulties Fundraising Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 14 Arts and Culture Kentucky, Indiana Get Arts Grants Worth $1.7 million By Elizabeth Kramer The Kentucky Arts Council is set to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support arts groups statewide. The council will receive more than $850,000 from the NEA to support the operating costs of arts groups as well as arts education programs. Ed Lawrence is with the Kentucky […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 14 Arts and Culture Kentucky, Indiana Get Arts Grants Worth $1.7 million Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 9 Arts and Culture UN Association to Hold Forum on Human Trafficking The Louisville Chapter of the United Nations Association is holding forum on human trafficking this weekend. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. Many people call it modern-day slavery. And on Sunday panelists who work with victims of this crime and others who educate lawmakers and the public on the issue will participate in the forum. Matt […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 9 Arts and Culture UN Association to Hold Forum on Human Trafficking Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 7 Arts and Culture Museum's Money Troubles Could Mean Closure An operating deficit at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art is threatening to close the 32-year-old institution. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. A fire at the museum in 2003 forced it to use its financial reserves. Since then, its operating deficit has grown and is now more than $200,000. The chairman of the museum’s board […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 7 Arts and Culture Museum's Money Troubles Could Mean Closure Elizabeth Kramer
Mar 8 Arts and Culture Metro United Ways Falls a Bit Short of Campaign Goal The Metro United Way announced the results of its current campaign today. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. This year’s campaign collected just over $27 million, falling short of Metro United Way’s goal of raising as much as last year’s campaign — $28.5 million. President and CEO Joe Tolan says the economy was a huge factor, with […] By Elizabeth Kramer Mar 8 Arts and Culture Metro United Ways Falls a Bit Short of Campaign Goal Elizabeth Kramer
Mar 1 Arts and Culture US-China Economic Relations Must Change to Prosper Listen NowA New York Times economic writer spoke in Louisville today about the codependent relationship between this country and China. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. (To listen to Peter Goodman’s entire talk, click on Listen to the Story.) Peter Goodman came to speak to the Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations. Goodman was previously The Washington […] By Elizabeth Kramer Mar 1 Arts and Culture US-China Economic Relations Must Change to Prosper Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 17 Arts and Culture Arts Kentucky Eliminates Staff Effects of the recession have become apparent at the statewide advocacy group Arts Kentucky. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. This week, Arts Kentucky announced it will eliminate its executive director position at the end of this month. The organization’s board president, Susan McNeese Lynch, says the move comes after seeing reduced funding, including state support […] By Elizabeth Kramer Feb 17 Arts and Culture Arts Kentucky Eliminates Staff Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 10 Local News Louisville Stimulus Money Used to Direct People to Social Services A program being run by Louisville Metro government partially through stimulus funds is helping people who may find themselves in need because of the recession. A growing number of previously middle-income families are seeking social services because of the loss of a job or home. The program is called “Through Any Door” and is run […] By Stephanie Crosby Feb 10 Local News Louisville Stimulus Money Used to Direct People to Social Services Stephanie Crosby