I had the chance to speak at ACG Kentucky’s monthly meeting. I talked about my background, but more importantly why I choose Louisville—and how we all have a hand in building it. The room was full of sharp, curious people who care deeply about this city and I met many new faces. It left me energized.

If you care about learning how businesses grow and who actually does deals in this city, ACG is worth checking out. At $300/year, the membership is a steal considering the caliber of people in the room. Big thanks to ACG for having me. Let’s keep going.

Welcome to our new ⚡️ subscribers, please share with your fav folks this handy link 👉️👉️ because sharing is caring! 👊 

Hot job 💼: Marketing Director at Dean Dorton ($150K - $200K). 7–10 yrs mktg experience, including 5+ leadership. Speaking of… their org is led by great folks.

Shout-out 📣: Corenza Townsend, CAO of Norton’s West Louisville Hospital, was honored as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center for her inspiring leadership and community impact.

Birthday Cheers 🎉: Pat Kelsey, Head Coach of UofL Men’s Basketball, tossed the first pitch at the Reds game for his birthday. After the electric first season he just gave us, here’s to an even bigger year ahead—on and off the court.

👇️ Be sure to scroll down to see the Home Team Hype and our 🍽️ restaurant poll! ✅ 

-Todd

🌟 Overlooked & Outstanding

We pass these gems every day. Time to look again.

The 2025 GOAT Summit at the Ali Center is bringing together some of the boldest thinkers, creatives, and change-makers in Louisville—and trust us, it’s not just for sports fans. From boundary-pushing entrepreneurs to cultural leaders, the speaker lineup is stacked. If you love ambitious ideas and unapologetic local pride, this is your vibe.

I personally know their CEO, Devone Holt and he's committed to our city and elevating us all, including our city’s (and the world's) GOAT. Yes, the 🐐 phrase is overused, but let’s not forgot the ORIGINAL is from right here!

The summit is happening Saturday, May 31 (6:30p - 8:30p) at the Muhammad Ali Center. A suggested donation of $10 is asked, so this is a no brainer. Come curious, leave inspired. Click through to register.

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🗓️ Presented by: Volare Italian Ristorante

🐟 Fresh catch alert! Chef Josh Moore of Volare just got his hands on an incredible Triple Tail, straight from the fishing boat Dios Primero II out of Puerto Panama.

This kind of catch doesn’t come around often—so if you want a taste of something special, now’s the time to make a reservation at Volare. Call 502-894-4446 before it’s gone!

Side Gig Spotlight

Creative Hustles. Real People. Extra Income.

By day, Sarah Frey is a customer experience leader at Labcorp, helping shape the way patients and employees engage with the company. After hours, she pours that expertise into Shine—a bold side gig teaching people how to crush interviews with confidence.

Follow Sarah on IG and see how SHINE (Supporting High-impact Interviews, Networking and Empowerment) is part coach, part cheerleader, and all-in on helping others shine. Her approach is sharp, encouraging, and straight from a pro who knows what works. If you know someone prepping for their big interview, send them her way. You’ll want to follow along.

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🏢 Louisville Spark Job Board

Who’s hiring in Louisville? 5 Trending jobs

• VP of Technology at Vivid Impact ($225K – $250K). 10+ yrs tech leadership. Must have experience in MarTech and managing software product teams.

• AWS Marketing Leader at PwC ($122K – $495K). 10+ yrs experience in alliance management, consulting, or product development. Must have experience setting strategy and leading biz dev for tech partnerships.

• Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager at IJW Whiskey Company ($100K–$125K). Lead digital strategy across whiskey, tequila, and global spirits brands. Must have 5+ years experience and serious creative + eComm chops.

• Plan CFO at WellCare of Kentucky ($221K–$420K). 10+ yrs senior finance in healthcare or insurance. CPA preferred; Medicaid experience a plus. Must live within 80 miles of Frankfort.

• 🚀 Head of Marketing at Swell ($44K base + up to $144K with bonuses). Must be scrappy, self-driven, and ready to double client growth fast—solo role with big upside. EQUITY is a big boost to this! 🚀 

Presented by: Norton Commons Art Festival 

🏆️ Home Team Hype

Winning’s better when it’s one of ours. Go vote now!

🍭 Home Team Hype is our new section where we rally behind local favorites chasing big wins—and you just have to vote!

Schimpff’s Confectionery has been nominated as one of USA TODAY’s 10BEST Candy Shops for 2025, and now it’s up to us to help them grab the top spot. Voting runs May 12–June 12 and you can vote once a day.

Let’s show up, click often, and prove it’s more fun when one of our own wins!

🥃 Final Sip

Meeting all those new folks at ACG reminded me, we’ve got momentum, opportunity, and people ready to do the work. The future of Louisville isn’t something we watch unfold—it’s something we shape together.

-Todd

⚡️ Spark Poll

Last week’s poll results: something you all agreed on!  
Do you think owning a Louisville rental property is a good investment?

• Yes - 100%

• No - 0%