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New combined organization will strengthen economic development, talent attraction, and business support across the Louisville region<\/em><\/p>\n

LOUISVILLE, KY\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced the boards of directors of the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) have approved the transfer of their organizational assets into a new, combined organization:\u00a0One Louisville.\u00a0<\/strong>One Louisville will unify economic development, talent attraction, member services, and advocacy under a single structure designed to strengthen competitiveness across the Louisville region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe announced record economic investment in 2025, with businesses big and small, close to home and around the world, choosing Louisville as their home to grow, innovate, and create good, stable jobs,\u201d said Mayor Greenberg, who serves as LEDA Board Chair and will serve on One Louisville\u2019s Board of Directors. \u201cToday\u2019s announcement will unify our efforts, strengthen our ability to compete on a global stage, and deliver even more opportunity for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following several months of collaborative discussions between both boards, the broader business community, and leaders across the region, the new entity will become effective on March 1, 2026. LEDA CEO Trevor Pawl has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of One Louisville. Founding board members include: Kim Halbauer, President of the Kentucky region, Fifth Third Bank; Matt Thorton, Principal, Thornton Capital; Camilla Schroeder, President, Advance Ready Mix Concrete; and Carlos E. Sanchez, President, AT&T Kentucky.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about building a more competitive Louisville. By bringing economic development, talent strategy, member services, and advocacy together under one organization, we are creating a stronger platform to support business growth and attract investment,\u201d said Trevor Pawl. \u201cOur focus moving forward is execution, delivering results for companies, workers, and communities across the region. I\u2019m honored to help lead One Louisville at this pivotal moment for our city\u2019s economic future.\u201d<\/p>\n

One Louisville is designed to improve alignment between GLI\u2019s member services, policy, and talent attraction efforts and LEDA\u2019s local business growth and economic development work. By unifying these functions under a single structure, the organization will reduce duplication, streamline operations, and present a clearer, more competitive platform for business recruitment and workforce engagement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis combination creates a stronger, more coordinated organization that better serves businesses at every stage \u2014 from startups and small firms to major employers,\u201d said Lance Mann, Interim President and CEO of GLI. \u201cThis is a shining example of the private and public sector coming together to reinvent a platform that supports growth, strengthens the regional economy, and delivers greater value to businesses in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new organization will be structured around four core pillars:<\/p>\n

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  1. Economic Development<\/li>\n
  2. Talent Attraction and Retention<\/li>\n
  3. Member Services<\/li>\n
  4. Advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Together, these pillars are designed to support startups, small businesses, and major employers alike, while aligning business growth, workforce needs, and policy advocacy in a more coordinated and competitive model.<\/p>\n

    Additional details, including the organization\u2019s new branding and visual identity, will be formally unveiled at the Annual Meeting on March 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

    One Louisville will occupy the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0floor of the PNC Tower.<\/p>\n

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