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When I landed back in Louisville this week, I was grateful to see the snow had melted away. 🙋‍♂️ I spent most of the week on a ski mountain at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort (not the film festival). It was my second time at the Holdco conference. 150 top multi-business owners, a few days of great content and fun. More on that soon.

One thing that always comes up when I'm out of town: people think Louisville is cool. Not just the brown water and horses. Every exec who's visited had nothing but good things to say.

A friendly reminder, there's a lot to love about this city. Share your take in our Valentine's Day love language poll below. 👇

Hot job 💼: Director of Operations at Associates in Dermatology ($180K–$254K). Oversee day-to-day clinical operations across one of Louisville's oldest and largest dermatology practices, with 27 providers and 11 locations spanning Kentucky and Indiana.

📈 Number: 18,000 is the number of gold Pegasus Pins in circulation for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival, which went on sale this week. Find and register a gold one and you're in the running for $20,000 cash and 12 other grand prizes.

As always, I appreciate you reading. 👊

-Todd

🍕 New York-Style Pizzeria Just Cut the Ribbon on East Market Street A style of pizza Louisville's been missing just landed in NuLu. (🎥 Video inside)

🏨 First Look at What Louisville's Future 1,000-Room Hotel Could Look Like A downtown tower you definitely recognize is about to get a dramatic new life. (🎥 Video inside)

💼 Louisville Executive Tapped to Lead Kentucky's Most Influential Business Board A local leader just landed the top seat at the state chamber. (Warning: 💰wall)

🍝 A Louisville Restaurant Just Landed on a National Top 40 List One of the city's longest-running Italian favorites is getting some well-deserved national attention.

💀 This Surprise Industry Is Running Friday the 13th Deals Today If you've been on the fence about something permanent, today might be your sign.

🎭 Local Talent Agency Just Expanded Its Ownership Group A Louisville-based agency is bringing in new leadership to fuel its next chapter. (Warning: 💰wall)

🎤 Greenberg Delivers His 3rd State of the City Address The mayor covered everything from a downtown hotel to a 40% drop in violent crime. (🎥 Video inside)

WWE Friday Night Smackdown is rolling into the KFC Yum! Center on February 27th with a stacked card featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, and more. Whether you grew up watching wrestling or your kids are dragging you to your first one, this is the kind of loud, high-energy night out Louisville does well.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the action kicks off at 7:30. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

⚡️ Spark Take: You don't have to know the difference between a suplex and a powerbomb to have a great time. Just bring your energy and leave the backpack at home (seriously, they're not allowed in).💵 Cost: Starting at $53

Birthday love for some local standouts.

Two standout homes. Two very different ways to live well. A wooded Woodstone estate and a classic Indian Hills ranch. Click the photos to explore.

4303 Twin Elms Ct, Louisville 40241 | 7,830 sq ft | 5 bed, 6 bath | $2,100,000
This custom estate sits on 1.6 wooded acres in Woodstone's cul-de-sac. Ornate mahogany doors open to a marble staircase with hand-forged railings, and herringbone walnut floors run through the formal rooms. The two-story great room anchors the main level alongside a chef's kitchen with Monogram appliances. The primary suite features a fireplace, spa bath, and a glass balcony by artist Ken Von Roehn. Finished walkout lower level with wet bar and guest suite.

Listed by: Latonia Isenberg, Semonin Realtors

202 Sequoya Rd, Indian Hills 40207 | 4,318 sq ft | 3 bed, 3 bath | $620,000
This ranch in Indian Hills delivers single-level living with room to spread out. Natural light fills the main level, where the living room fireplace flows into a vaulted family room. A formal dining room and den round out the first floor, while the walkout lower level adds a bar and game room. Three fireplaces, three full baths, all on a third of an acre in one of the east side's most established neighborhoods.

Listed by: Linda Baker Taylor, Semonin Realtors

Senior Relationship Manager, Leasing at CoBank ($119K–$142K). Manage leasing relationships across CoBank's Farm Credit portfolio, delivering flexible financing solutions for agricultural and rural businesses.

Production Team Manager at Ford Motor Company ($112K–$212K). Lead production teams at the Kentucky Truck Plant, driving safety, quality, and performance through the Ford Production System. Responsible for coaching, continuous improvement, and maintaining manufacturing standards across shifts.

Power BI Analyst at Volare Health ($100K–$120K). Build dashboards and reporting for Volare's skilled nursing facility portfolio, covering census, staffing, clinical quality, and financial performance. Requires 3+ years of Power BI experience.

Electrical Engineering Manager at Fortna Systems ($112K–$168K). Lead electrical engineering teams supporting the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for major distribution and fulfillment operations.

Operations Manager, LUK7 at Amazon ($82K–$122K). Oversee daily operations at Amazon's reverse logistics facility in Shepherdsville, managing safety, quality, attendance, and performance for hourly teams.

Check out these awesome long exposure and downtown statue photos of our local places from Wes Daihl Media,

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

🎭 The Great Gatsby Musical
2:00 PM @ Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical brings Fitzgerald's Jazz Age tale to life with a jazz- and pop-fueled score and dazzling choreography. Louisville is one of the first cities to host the national tour. Also playing at 7:30 PM.

🕯️ Valentine's Candlelit Hike
6:30 PM @ Louisville Nature Center
Stroll through the woods by candlelight this Valentine's weekend. Choose the short trail or the longer unlit route, then warm up fireside with s'mores and hot chocolate. Ages 18+. $30 per person.

💍 Kentucky Derby Museum Wedding Showcase
1:00–4:00 PM @ Kentucky Derby Museum
Tour one of Louisville's most iconic event venues, meet top wedding vendors, and catch hourly walkthroughs of the museum's stunning spaces. $10 pre-registered, $15 at the door.

🎵 Abbey Road Presents Number Ones...And More!
7:00 PM @ The Kentucky Center
Beatles tribute band Abbey Road performs every No. 1 single the Fab Four achieved in the U.S. and U.K., with era-spanning costume changes and vintage instruments. $45.