Greater Louisville Inc.

HealthTrackRx Appoints Leading Healthcare Expert Dr. Steven Goldberg as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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DENTON, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced the appointment of Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA, as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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  • DENTON, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, today announced the appointment of Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA, as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • In the newly created role, Dr. Goldberg will lead the Company's partnership with payors, clinicians, and industry to enhance access to faster, better diagnostics.
  • A distinguished physician and respected healthcare innovator, Dr. Goldberg previously served as Chief Health Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Quest Diagnostics and, preceding that, more than a decade in leading roles of several major health plans, including Chief Medical Officer at WellCare Health Plans, Senior Medical Director at Coventry Health Care, Chief of Medical Affairs at Express Scripts, Corporate Medical Director, Clinical Policy and Quality at Humana, Regional Chief Medical Officer at Excellus BCBS, Network Medical Director at Aetna Health Plans, and Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente NE.
  • "HealthTrackRx is transforming antibiotic stewardship protocols and helping payors and health plans manage spending by eliminating unnecessary tests, misdiagnosis, and ineffective antibiotic treatment.

Canadian Solar Announces U.S. Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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GUELPH, ON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, today announced that it is establishing a 5 GW Solar PV cell production facility at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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  • GUELPH, ON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, today announced that it is establishing a 5 GW Solar PV cell production facility at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
  • Canadian Solar is building a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant with an annual output of 5 GW, equivalent to approximately 20,000 high-power modules per day.
  • The solar cells produced at this facility will be used at the previously announced 5 GW module assembly plant in Mesquite, Texas.
  • I'm pleased to know that this new solar manufacturing facility opening in Jeffersonville will create many new jobs for Hoosiers and stimulate the local economy."

Health Career Lab and Coalition Partners Mark Celebrated Program Milestones

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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The CHIME program is a collaboration with the region’s largest healthcare employers to provide a 15-week training program for those already serving in healthcare roles and poised for growth.

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  • The CHIME program is a collaboration with the region’s largest healthcare employers to provide a 15-week training program for those already serving in healthcare roles and poised for growth.
  • The STARS program, offered through HCL, will launch its first week-long training program Aug. 28, with sessions held every other week through December.
  • The program is designed to serve those entering healthcare for the first time or returning to healthcare for advancement.
  • HCL has a standing invitation to other organizations with an aligned vision and equal passion for the people of Greater Louisville.

Humana Foundation and Greater Louisville Inc. Partner to Address the Shortage of Regional Mental Health Providers

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Grants between $50,000 and $100,000 will be awarded for projects that enable providers to significantly increase the number of people receiving mental health services.

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  • Grants between $50,000 and $100,000 will be awarded for projects that enable providers to significantly increase the number of people receiving mental health services.
  • The post-pandemic need for mental health services in Greater Louisville and across the nation is staggering.
  • Mental health providers can apply for the one-year grants on Greater Louisville Inc.’s website.
  • Thank you to the Humana Foundation and GLI for stepping up and helping to address this critical issue here in Louisville and across the Commonwealth.”

GE Appliances Releases Annual Report

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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GE Appliances, a Haier company (GEA), unveiled its dynamic new GE Appliances Report showcasing the company’s economic impact, environmental, social and governance efforts, new products and its employees that are consistently making the world’s best appliances and helping the company achieve national rankings as one of the best places to work in the United States (U.S.).

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  • GE Appliances, a Haier company (GEA), unveiled its dynamic new GE Appliances Report showcasing the company’s economic impact, environmental, social and governance efforts, new products and its employees that are consistently making the world’s best appliances and helping the company achieve national rankings as one of the best places to work in the United States (U.S.).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230705981921/en/
    GE Appliances’ new report now online (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company)
    “At GE Appliances, we're more than an appliances company,” said Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances, a Haier company.
  • People – GE Appliances had adopted technology from the automotive industry to make the manufacturing process of its appliances even more reliable and efficient.
  • Brands - From Air Fry and Turkey and Steakhouse modes, GE Appliances’ over-the-air updates available on Wi-Fi enabled GE Profile™ and CAFÉ appliances are helping users take the guesswork out of cooking and update their appliances with new features just like they do their smartphones.

GE Appliances Celebrates 70 Years of Innovation for American Homes from its Headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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In 1953, GE Appliances shipped its first appliance – a dryer – from its Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • In 1953, GE Appliances shipped its first appliance – a dryer – from its Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Over the past 70 years, Louisville has been the largest manufacturing site, research and development center and the hub for innovations that shape how American families live.
  • “Here in Louisville, GE Appliances invents and builds products that help improve life in the home for families across the country.
  • They make the best appliances in the world.”
    From inventing the self-clean oven to the recently launched award-winning, all-in-one GE Profile™ Combination washer/dryer, finding a better way remains the focus for GE Appliances in Louisville.

Kentucky to the World Presents Rebuttal to State Song Ahead of Kentucky Derby | New Community-Driven Poem Challenges Historical Narrative

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the Kentucky Derby approaches viewers across the nation will hear the controversial state song, "My Old Kentucky Home," which has been part of the Derby Day traditions since the 1920s. As a rebuttal to the state song, Louisville-based non-profit Kentucky to the World presents "Home," a poem by local spoken word poet, Hannah Drake, that serves as a compelling response to the Kentucky state song. This community-driven piece of word art commissioned by Kentucky to the World challenges historical narratives and was created through a collaboration with students from the Greater Louisville area and a diverse group of community members.

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  • As a rebuttal to the state song, Louisville-based non-profit Kentucky to the World presents "Home," a poem by local spoken word poet, Hannah Drake, that serves as a compelling response to the Kentucky state song.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the Kentucky Derby approaches viewers across the nation will hear the controversial state song, "My Old Kentucky Home," which has been part of the Derby Day traditions since the 1920s.
  • As a rebuttal to the state song, Louisville-based non-profit Kentucky to the World presents "Home," a poem by local spoken word poet, Hannah Drake , that serves as a compelling response to the Kentucky state song.
  • For more information on Kentucky to the World and its mission to elevate the Commonwealth's cultural and intellectual reputation, please visit http://www.kentuckytotheworld.org .

Humana Foundation Invests $1 Million to Support Louisville in Wake of Shootings

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing $1 million to bolster mental health resources in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., following the aftermath of Monday’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville.

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  • The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing $1 million to bolster mental health resources in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., following the aftermath of Monday’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville.
  • The donation is part of the Humana Foundation’s commitment to health equity and creating healthy emotional connections for the communities it serves.
  • Two fatal shootings occurred in Louisville on Monday—at Old National Bank and outside Jefferson Community & Technical College.
  • It is hindering the growth and prosperity of Louisville—a fact that was called out in the recent Greater Louisville Project report.

Orangewood Partners Sells Kentucky-Based Taco Bell Franchisee

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a long-term focused private investment firm, today announced the successful exit of its Kentucky-based taco bell franchisee, ABTB.

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  • Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a long-term focused private investment firm, today announced the successful exit of its Kentucky-based taco bell franchisee, ABTB.
  • Founded in January 2018, ABTB was formed as a partnership between Orangewood and Southpaw, a leading owner and operator of Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).
  • Under Orangewood’s ownership, ABTB executed a successful strategy of owning and operating Taco Bell franchisees in the Greater Louisville, Kentucky market, acquiring 24 Taco Bell Stores in February 2018 and an additional eight in April 2019 and completing an additional seven ground up developments.
  • Following the transaction, Judd and Erica Wishnow, Co-Founders of Southpaw, will join Orangewood as Operating Partners.

Billy Walters, "the Greatest and Most Controversial Sports Gambler Ever," to Release His Autobiography in August

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Written in collaboration with award-winning journalist Armen Keteyian, Gambler is more than a traditional autobiography.

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  • Written in collaboration with award-winning journalist Armen Keteyian, Gambler is more than a traditional autobiography.
  • Walters also breaks his silence about his long and complicated relationship with Hall of Fame professional golfer Phil Mickelson.
  • ESPN described Walters as "the greatest and most controversial sports gambler ever.
  • In Gambler, Walters shares the inside story of his own prosecution and reveals explosive details about his six-year gambling relationship with Mickelson.