GLI and Commerce Lexington Join Together for Leadership Expedition to Pittsburgh
Louisville, Ky. (11-23-09) – In a historic and visionary move, two of Kentucky’s largest chambers of commerce will come together in 2010 to study the Pittsburgh, Pa. community and explore how it transformed itself from a steel manufacturing town into a city that recently hosted the World G20 Summit. The Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington Leadership Expedition will take place May 10-12, 2010.
“Regionalism is essential to competitiveness in today’s global economy,” said Joe Reagan, President and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc. “Louisville and Lexington are only 70 miles apart, and it’s exciting to see the business leadership of our two communities examining new ideas and solutions on a regional basis. It’s our hope that the combined Leadership Expedition will serve as a catalyst for greater coordination and innovation between two of Kentucky’s most energized communities.”
Previously, each organization has conducted its own annual study mission, and now the two will join together to study new ideas, strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives that can enhance Kentucky cities. The trip will encourage statewide thinking, breakthrough ideas, regional networking and business collaboration. It will be chaired by Evelyn Strange, President of Advanced Electrical Systems, Inc. (GLI), and Kim Menke, Manager for Community Service and Outreach at Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Commerce Lexington).
In visiting Pittsburgh, the group will examine advances the city has made in education, tax policy, talent attraction, civic amenities, community branding, entrepreneurship and more. Pittsburgh was recently named the #1 Most Livable City in America, and has harnessed the power its affordable standard of living and world-class facilitates to become a leader in the technology, research, and robotics industries. Pittsburgh is now a global center of innovation and home to more than a hundred global, high-worth companies.
The 2010 Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington Leadership Expedition will bring together top business, government and community leaders focused on quantum advances for our communities. For more information, call (502) 625-0000.
About Greater Louisville Inc.
The mission of Greater Louisville Inc. is to provide leadership on initiatives that impact the success of our members and contribute to the prosperity of our entire community. For more information, visit www.GreaterLouisville.com.
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Becky Ruby Swansburg
Director, Public Affairs and Communication
Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce
614 West Main Street, Suite 6000 Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 625-0092 Cell: (502) 418-9452
