ED_Mkt_Review_8_125_x_10_875_+BLEED_041819a.pdf 1 4/18/2019 1:22:45 PM Partner Content LGE JM .indd 1 6/4/19 12:58 PM Greater Louisville & Southern Indiana MARKET REVIEW 2019 Arts & Culture ...........................................................55 ON THE COVER Table of Contents Sports ..............................................................................58 8UP Elevated Drinkery and Kitchen, a restaurant, lounge and bar located on the rooftop of the Hilton Garden Inn, People & Places ............................................................4 offers spectacular views of the downtown Louisville skyline. Cover Story .................................................................10 COUNTY DATA Photo by Marty Pearl Demographics ............................................................16 Jefferson County, Ky. ................................................60 One Southern Indiana ...........................................17 Bullitt Co., Ky. ...............................................................60 Underwriters Greater Louisville Inc. .............................................18 Clark Co., Ind. ..............................................................60 Louisville Forward ....................................................20 Floyd Co., Ind. ..............................................................61 Logistics & Transportation ...................................22 Hardin Co,. Ky. .............................................................61 Legal Services..............................................................27 Harrison Co., Ind. ......................................................61 Banking & Financial Services ...............................30 Henry Co., Ky. ..............................................................61 Real Estate & Construction ................................34 City of Jeffersontown, Ky. ......................................62 Medical Services ........................................................38 Meade Co., Ky. .............................................................63 Made in Louisville .....................................................40 Nelson Co., Ky. ............................................................63 Education .......................................................................42 Oldham Co., Ky. ..........................................................63 Headquarters..............................................................44 Scott Co., Ind. ..............................................................63 Utilities ............................................................................46 Shelby Co., Ky. .............................................................64 Published by Business Services ......................................................48 Spencer Co., Ky. ..........................................................64 Bourbon & Hospitality ...........................................50 Trimble Co., Ky. ...........................................................64 Attractions, Meetings & Conventions ...........52 Washington Co., Ind. ...............................................64 Executive Editor Publishers Circulation/IT IT Services MARK GREEN BRETT LANE JOSIAH WHITE NETGAIN TECHNOLOGIES MEREDITH LANE FERGUSON Market Review Editor Consultant Design & Production ABBY LAUB hi rations ficr DICK KELLY STONE ADVISORY NICOLE CONYERS WHITE Production Editor Marketing Consultants Pre-press & Printing LORIE HAILEY Senior Associate Publisher CURTISS SMITH PUBLISHERS PRINTING CO. 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Reprinting or using any materials from Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana Market Review is prohibited without express written consent by the publisher. 2 The Lane Report’s Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana Market Review 2019 lanereport.com We may find a cure for cancer–right here in Kentucky Dr. Ray Takigiku’s company, Bexion Pharmaceuticals has developed a way to kill tumor cells in certain types of cancers while leaving healthy cells intact. And he’s doing it in Kentucky. Thanks to Kentucky’s strong support, and eight years of research, Bexion now has FDA approval to begin clinical trials. This could someday lead to a cure for cancer. Kentucky oers a blend of opportunity, innovation and lifestyle. And with some of the lowest cost of living in the country and an abundance of recreational opportunities, Kentucky is growing a reputation as a place where great things happen. Kentucky makes dreams become reality. What can we make for you? (800) 626-2930 • ThinkKentucky.com PEOPLE & PLACES Living it up in Louisville Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana’s economic, entertainment and residential landscape attracts the best and brightest Above: Using reclaimed wood, Danish artist Thomas Dambo created three giant trolls at Bernheim Forest to celebrate the park’s 90th anniversary. Bernheim is the largest privately held forest dedicated to conservation and education in the eastern United States. Left: More than 1,500 horses live on the grounds of Churchill Downs each year. 4 The Lane Report’s Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana Market Review 2019 lanereport.com Above: The annual Louisville Pride Festival in the Highlands neighborhood is a colorful celebration of equality that features family-friendly entertainment and vendors. Left: Operating since 1928, The Louisville Palace is on Fourth Street, between Broadway and Chestnut. It has a seating capacity of 2,700 people, and its opulent Baroque appearance makes it Above: The KFC Yum! Center, situated on the Louisville popular with musicians. waterfront, hosts numerous events each year, including big name musical acts, sporting events and more. Below: More than 28 million people have visited the Below: Wheatley Elementary School chess team Louisville Zoo since it opened members take turns on a life-size chess set at the 50 years ago. The 134-acre California Community Center, which received updates park has 1,100 animals, award- in 2018 thanks to a partnership between Louisville winning animal habitat exhibits Parks and Recreation and Heaven Hill Brands. and lush botanical gardens. lanereport.com One Region, One Vision 5 PEOPLE & PLACES Louisville and Southern Indiana boast not only big business but ample waterfront and leisure areas for residents to enjoy. The region is a prime place to live, play and do business. Right: Mayor Greg Fisher gets a high fi atr icating a n fiasi soccr fil at Beechmont Community Center. It was funded by a partnership between the Louisville Parks Foundation and the Louisville City FC, Kentucky’s only professional soccer team. Left: The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs attracts tens of thousands of fans and puts an international spotlight on Louisville every year. Below: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience offers visitors a close-up view of the distilling process. Above: The Hike, Bike & Paddle – held each year on orial a an aor a incls fitnss demonstrations, vendor booths and giveaways, as well as a 5K hike, a 12.5-mile bike ride and a paddle on the Ohio River. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT We are two outstanding law firms with proven expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Including our own. Seven outstanding attorneys of Reed, Weitkamp, Schell and Vice are now part of McBrayer PLLC. 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The thriving Central Business District that today is attracting adults from around the state and nation has risen on its banks, just above the Falls of the Ohio. Right: Broad Run Park sits on 600 acres of land at the Parklands of Floyds Ford in Louisville. It features dramatic views, waterfalls, tree-lined paths, creekside communities, hiking trails and traditional park amenities. Special occasions mean stunning LED light shows on the Big Four Bridge over the Ohio River. Above: Iconic Churchill Downs and its signature