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I spent this week grabbing coffee with a few new friends and was reminded how often Louisville surprises me. I’ve also been digging deeper into local investment opportunities lately, and I appreciate the referrals many of you have shared.

👀 In today’s edition:

Hot job 💼: Controller at Orion Wholesale ($120K). Lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for a growing wholesale operation. Hands-on role owning close, forecasting, and finances across the business.

📈 Number: 227,000 is the number of square feet of brand-new grocery store space that opened in Louisville in 2025, coming from two new Publix stores and one Kroger.

Birthday Cheers 🎉: So many great local people have birthdays during this busy holiday season. Check them all out below! 👇 👇 👇

-Todd

ICYMI: Check out Trevor Pawl’s article on 15 Louisville Best-Kept Secrets

Airport expansion, health breakthroughs, retail openings, and community wins.

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

✈️ Louisville Airport Has More Expansion Planned
The Muhammad Ali International Airport isn’t done yet. New phases are coming as part of its $1B improvement plan, with additional upgrades focused on passenger experience and long-term growth.

📚 Tyler Elliott Joins Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Board
Tyler Elliott has joined the board of Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, helping support financial literacy and career readiness programs for students across the region.

🧬 SANO Longevity Featured on WAVE
WAVE’s Shannon Cogan tested her biological age at SANO Longevity, giving viewers a firsthand look at how data-driven health insights are reshaping the wellness conversation. 🎥 Video inside

🌿 Cornbread Hemp Celebrates Grand Opening
Cornbread Hemp officially opened its new space, marking another growth milestone for the Louisville-based brand as it continues to expand nationally.

🎄 Jude’s Jingle Tree Raises $300K for Home of the Innocents
Community generosity showed up in a big way, with Jude’s Jingle Tree raising more than $300,000 to support Home of the Innocents and the families they serve. 🎥 Video inside

🐾 Kentucky Humane Society Celebrates Empty Shelters Success
The Kentucky Humane Society hit a major milestone as its Empty Shelters adoption campaign helped dozens of pets find new homes. 🎥 Video inside

💵 Community Care Campus Receives $2M Grant
Louisville’s Community Care Campus (C3) received a $2M grant, moving forward efforts to better coordinate housing, health, and support services.

🍔 Shake Shack Is Coming to Louisville
Shake Shack is officially headed to the Louisville area, adding another national brand to the region’s growing fast-casual food scene.

Birthday love for the holiday-adjacent birthdays

🎁 Still need a great holiday gift that doesn’t feel last-minute?

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Use code GCJT25 before the month wraps up and give something people will actually use (and enjoy).

Great food. Easy win. Holiday stress reduced.

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Commissioning Engineer at Pixel Technologies ($100K–$120K). Lead commissioning and startup of complex building systems, working hands-on with clients, engineers, and contractors to ensure performance and reliability.

Director of Scholarships at University of Louisville ($85K–$127K). Oversee scholarship strategy, administration, and compliance while managing donor-funded awards that support student access and success.

Account Executive at Evolv Technology ($92K–$148K). Drive enterprise sales for AI-powered weapons detection technology, managing full-cycle deals with large venues and corporate clients.

Administrative Manager, Supervising Associate at EY ($67K–$125K). Manage complex administrative operations, supervise staff, and support senior leaders in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Coordinator of Business Functions and Elevate Ed. at OVEC ($88K–$102K). Support financial operations, grants, and education initiatives that strengthen regional school districts and collaborative education programs.

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

🎄 Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood
8:00 PM @ Louisville Palace
Trisha Yearwood brings her holiday tour to town with classic Christmas songs, personal stories, and full festive production value. A big, feel-good concert night for the season. Tickets start around $59.

🎻 Vienna Light Orchestra – Christmas Concert
7:00 PM @ Louisville Memorial Auditorium
An elegant holiday concert featuring sweeping string arrangements and traditional Christmas favorites with a European flair. Perfect for fans of orchestral music and classic seasonal sounds. Tickets around $71.

🌲 South Is Up
7:00–10:00 PM @ Bernheim Forest
A nighttime Bernheim experience blending music, movement, and the outdoors. Wander the forest after dark and enjoy a creative, Southern-rooted winter gathering under the stars. Tickets are $20.

🐻 Beary Happy Holiday: With Santa & Mrs. Claus
10:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Louisville Zoo
Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by the Zoo for photos, holiday activities, and animal encounters. A festive daytime outing that pairs Christmas cheer with a full zoo visit. Included with regular zoo admission.

🎭 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2:00–3:00 PM @ Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
This beloved holiday comedy brings laughs, chaos, and heart as an unlikely cast discovers the real meaning of Christmas. A family-friendly matinee that’s become a seasonal favorite. Tickets range from $26–$32.

🎩 A Christmas Carol
7:00–10:00 PM @ Actors Theatre of Louisville
Actors Theatre’s classic production delivers ghosts, redemption, and timeless holiday atmosphere. A traditional way to wrap up the weekend with one of Christmas’s most enduring stories. Tickets typically range from $50–$80.

Taken December 14 by meteorologist Eric Zernich, this shot captures steam rising off the Ohio River as temperatures dropped low enough to turn the river into a winter scene you don’t see every day.