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The biggest headline of the week is the Snowmageddon headed our way, but let's not overlook the monster list of business expansion and a story I'd never heard: how a local food distributor quietly built a billion-dollar company. Sometimes the best growth stories happen without anyone noticing.

My favorite snow story: I once visited Boston during a 14" snowstorm and wore brown leather dress shoes to my meeting. Everyone made fun of me and I had no idea why. 48 hours later, sidewalk salt had eaten through the leather and I had to throw them away. Cities like Boston are built for this… are we ready? 🤞

Thanks for filling out last week's poll. 75% of you landed your job or recent hire through someone you knew, and 25% through direct outreach. Be sure to answer this week's poll below about our city's mispronunciation options

Hot job 💼: Site Director at Radial ($113K–$192K). Lead fulfillment center operations for this e-commerce logistics provider, owning client P&Ls and managing 200+ associates. 3PL and Lean experience required.

📈 Number: 3 is the number of the over/under on my grocery visits in the next 24 hours in preparation for the Snowmageddon.

As always, I appreciate you reading. 👊

-Todd

New moves, new roles and more expansion

The kind of links that make you forget you had other tabs open.

⛳ Louisville Company Expanding Franchise to Miami Local franchise partners are behind the brand's largest U.S. venue yet, combining golf, nightlife and more.

🍽️ James Beard Awards Crown 3 Area Spots Semifinalists Two chefs and one bar from the Louisville area made the cut for this year's prestigious awards.

🏛️ Local Leader Takes State Economic Development Chair The Indiana Economic Development Association named a Southern Indiana executive as their new Board Chair.

🏈 UofL Receives $2 Million Gift to Enhance Football Stadium Longtime supporters are funding a major upgrade at L&N Stadium ahead of the 2026 season.

🥯 Barry's Bagels Opens Its Third Local Location The Ohio-based chain is betting on downtown's momentum with a new spot. (Warning: 💰wall)

🗺️ GoodMaps Expands (Again!) to More Locations The Louisville accessibility company lands another airport deal to test its AI wayfinding system.

🍗 Southern Living Magazine Names Local Restaurant to Top 20 Chicken Wings in the South A local BBQ spot made the list for its smoked wings.

📦 How a Louisville Food Distributor Became a $1 Billion Company A homegrown company grew through acquisitions and now serves restaurants across 13 states. (Warning: 💰wall)

Skip the flowers-and-chocolate routine. Take your person somewhere memorable. Volare on Frankfort Ave is now accepting Valentine's Day reservations with seatings at 4:30, 6:30, or 8:30 PM.

There's a reason Louisville Magazine readers have voted them Best Italian Restaurant year after year. House-made pastas, locally sourced ingredients, and the kind of service that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit.

Tables will go fast. Call (502) 894-4446 or book online here.

Birthday love for some local standouts.

Happy birthday to my brother Scott! I hit the jackpot with him, and here’s to a great year as he closes in on 50. Yes, family gets the featured birthday cheers! 🎉

Field Operations Manager at The Wendy's Company ($105K–$184K). Lead franchise performance for 110–140 restaurants, driving operational excellence, guest experience, and P&L results. 5+ yrs multi-unit ops required.

COO Surgical Hospital at SCA Health ($125K–$170K). Oversee daily operations for a surgical hospital in the Optum network. Own budget management, physician partnerships, and quality outcomes.

Director, HR Business Advisor at KPMG ($155K–$311K). Partner with Consulting leadership to deliver strategic HR solutions, drive talent initiatives, and lead organizational change. 12+ yrs HR experience in professional services preferred.

Healthcare Analytics Advisor at The Cigna Group ($97K–$161K). Leverage data to drive business decisions, analyze healthcare trends, and deliver insights to stakeholders. SQL and Tableau experience required.

ServiceNow ITOM Implementation Senior Consultant at Crowe ($74K–$147K). Configure Discovery, Service Mapping, and Event Management modules for enterprise clients. Hands-on ServiceNow development and scripting focus.

We found the fun, so you don’t have to.

📚 Carmichael's Kids presents Valentines are the Worst
11:00 AM @ St. Matthews Library | 3940 Grandview Ave.
Join author/illustrator Alex Willan for a storytime featuring his latest book where Gilbert the Goblin finds himself in the crosshairs of a squad of cupids. Books available from Carmichael's.

🎤 Pauly Shore
7:00 PM & 9:45 PM @ Louisville Comedy Club | 110 W Main St.
The MTV legend and star of Encino Man, Bio-Dome, and Son in Law brings decades of stand-up experience to Louisville. Doors open one hour before showtime. 2-item minimum.

⚡ The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM @ The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theatre | 501 W Main St. StageOne brings Rick Riordan's bestseller to life with an original rock score. Follow Percy Jackson as he discovers he's the half-blood son of Poseidon and races to prevent a war among the gods.

Based on the forecast of a Snowmageddon, I don't think many of us are getting outdoors except for sledding. This screenshot below was taken on Friday, January 23, at 2 PM. Let's see how this plays out.

A 111-year-old steamboat covering a Golden Globe-winning K-pop song wasn't on anyone's 2026 bingo card, but here we are. The Belle of Louisville has been getting creative on social media, using the calliope to play popular hits, and this one's worth a watch.