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Happy Halloween! 🎃 I attended Truist Bank's Economic Outlook talk this week (thanks, John & Tyler) bracing for bad news, but came away cautiously optimistic. Their economist presented compelling data showing we're not in a recession. Employment remains robust and consumer spending continues to grow. While inflation has ticked upward, it's far less alarming than current headlines might suggest.

👀 In today's edition:

Hot job 💼: Facility Project Manager at Meta ($116K–$166K).
Join the company behind the “Book of Faces” (i.e., Facebook) and oversee data center projects that keep the world connected. Yes, it’s a local job leading planning, design, and construction for cutting-edge facilities. Best fit for pros with 8+ years in large-scale construction or data infrastructure.

📈 Number: 27 is the number of most haunted hotels in America featuring our own, Seelbach Hotel, located 500 S. 4th Street.

Birthday Cheers 🎉: Cheers to Andrew Bird, Strategic Advancement Advisor at Innovative Financial Group, Ironman runner, and proud Cards and Bengals fan. Wishing him a great year ahead.

See which Halloween candy Kentuckians love most. I agree, it’s my fav too.👇👇

-Todd

Lessons from this year’s GLIDE trip that could reshape Louisville’s approach

👥 Setting the Scene: During this year’s GLIDE trip to Milwaukee, 130 Louisville business leaders saw firsthand how another city tackled complex problems like homelessness through collaboration and clear strategy.

🏡 Milwaukee’s Results: Milwaukee reduced homelessness by 80% in a decade by uniting businesses, housing agencies, nonprofits, and law enforcement around one shared goal of getting people housed and keeping them there.

🧩 How the Model Works: Their Housing First model provides permanent housing with voluntary services while police, health systems, and employers work together to reduce citations, emergency room visits, and street-level issues.

💵 The Economics: It costs about $12,000 to $13,000 a year to house one person in Milwaukee’s program, which is far less than the $20,000 or more cities spend annually when people remain unhoused. After housing just 85 people for a year, Milwaukee saw more than $700,000 in public savings, including a 95% drop in citations and major reductions in emergency room visits and detox stays. The investment pays for itself within a year while creating safer, cleaner streets that help residents and local businesses thrive.

📈 Measurable Outcomes: With a 95% to 98% housing retention rate, fewer encampments, and cleaner, safer downtown areas, Milwaukee’s data proves that permanent housing and collaboration work better than enforcement.

💼 Why It Matters for Business: When homelessness declines, businesses benefit directly. Customers feel safer, tourism improves, and Louisville’s image becomes more attractive to new talent, investors, and companies considering expansion.

⚡️ Spark Take: Louisville can learn from this model by bringing businesses, city leaders, and nonprofits together to invest in housing solutions that strengthen both the local economy and community well-being.

👉 Your Turn: Read the full article with incentives and impact on Milwaukee

Looking for inspiration on where to land next? Here are two standout options that show off very different ways to live well in Louisville. Click the photos to explore these properties and learn more.

3926 E Highway 22, Smithfield 40068 | 4,938 sq ft | 4 bed, 4 bath | $1,449,000
This Smithfield modern farmhouse delivers light, space, and a touch of luxury on 2.5 acres. Clean lines and warm textures fill the open layout with vaulted ceilings and walls of glass connecting indoors to the surrounding landscape. The chef’s kitchen and oversized island make entertaining effortless, while the wraparound views remind you why country living never goes out of style, especially when it’s just a short drive to Louisville. The best part: the natural light and open design make the entire home feel like a living piece of art.
Listed by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty

902 E Jefferson St, Louisville 40206 | 4,188 sq ft | 5 bed, 4 bath | $899,000
Right in the heart of NuLu, this restored brick home mixes historic charm with modern sophistication. Lofty ceilings, statement lighting, and exposed brick create a warm, urban energy balanced by polished finishes and a kitchen designed for conversation as much as cooking. Step outside and you’re moments from Louisville’s best restaurants, galleries, and nightlife. The best part: its rare blend of true historic character and walkable, downtown convenience.
Listed by Keller Williams Louisville East

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One of my favorite things to do is host events that mix good people with a good cause. This time, we gathered at The Royal Room to raise money for Green Hill Therapy, a small Louisville nonprofit helping kids through horseback and aquatic therapy.

We had more than 30 people show up and raised over $4,800 to support their programs. During the night, we heard from two parents whose children have directly benefited from Green Hill’s services. Their stories made it clear how much progress and confidence this kind of therapy brings to families across our city.

If you’ve never seen what they do, Green Hill helps children build strength, coordination, and confidence through hippotherapy (therapy on horseback) and aquatherapy (therapy in water). It’s joyful, hands-on work that truly changes lives. To help support this great cause, please consider donating here.

👉 You can sign up and join us for next month's charity event supporting Metro United Way: https://luma.com/8x4ppv60

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

💀 Día de los Muertos at the Zoo
Celebrate life and loved ones at this vibrant Day of the Dead festival featuring live mariachi music, traditional ofrendas, community art, and themed activities throughout the Zoo. Family-friendly and full of color, it’s a beautiful cultural celebration in a wild setting.

🎭 Dead as a Dodo
A sharp-witted comedy-meets-mystery where academia, ambition, and absurdity collide. Join Actors Theatre for an evening of clever twists and laugh-out-loud moments that blend satire, intellect, and a dash of chaos.

🥃 Cooking with Bourbon Date Night
Get hands-on at Cooking at Millie’s for a flavorful night built around Kentucky’s signature spirit. Learn to infuse bourbon into every dish—from appetizers to dessert—while cooking side-by-side with your favorite plus-one.

🖼️ Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Take a guided stroll through the Speed Art Museum’s most celebrated works in this relaxed, drop-in tour. Perfect for art lovers and casual visitors alike, you’ll uncover stories behind masterworks spanning centuries in a quick, engaging format.

🍷 Warfield Reserve Fall Wine Tasting Experience
Sip, swirl, and savor an afternoon of fine wines at Warfield Reserve. This cozy tasting pairs rich autumn flavors with curated pours from boutique producers—an elegant way to toast the season.

🧵 The Golden Thread: Kentucky’s Forum for Arts and Ideas
Hosted by the Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange, The Golden Thread gathers creative leaders, thinkers, and doers from across the Commonwealth for conversation and connection. Expect inspiring talks, live music, and a shared vision for Kentucky’s future—followed by the Gold Standard reception.

Senior Project Manager at Ingenium ($130K–$170K).
Lead large-scale construction and infrastructure projects from concept through completion. Oversee budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams. Ideal for project managers with 10+ years’ experience and a background in engineering or architecture.

EHS Manager at Shirley Parsons ($110K–$145K).
Develop and manage environmental, health, and safety programs for a major manufacturing site. Requires strong knowledge of OSHA standards, risk assessment, and compliance leadership. Perfect for safety pros ready to take on a plant-level or multi-site role.

Controls Engineer at Orion Talent ($95K–$125K).
Design, program, and integrate control systems for industrial automation. Hands-on role working with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. Ideal for engineers with 3+ years in electrical or controls systems and a passion for process improvement.

Veterinarian – GP + Integrative Care Practice at Community Veterinary Partners ($120K–$160K).
Provide compassionate, full-spectrum care in a progressive general practice offering both traditional and integrative medicine. Great work-life balance, mentorship support, and partnership potential for motivated veterinarians.

Benefits and Actuarial Vice President, Sales Executive at Deloitte ($180K–$260K).
Drive sales strategy and client growth for Deloitte’s actuarial and benefits consulting practice. Requires 10+ years in benefits or insurance consulting and proven executive-level business development experience.