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The Access Louisville podcast is back to talking about the One Park project this week (as if we ever stop talking about it.)The massive mixed use development, planned at the corner of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive, recently was the subject of a feature in the New York Times (see — we're not the only ones talking about it.) Here's what we cover this week:0:55 — Louisville City Football Club's brand new logo;5:57 — One Park makes the New York Times;12:44 — Restaurant news round up featuring Biscuit BellyAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from LouisvilleBusinessFirst.com. This week's show is hosted by Digital Editor David Mann, Associate Editor Zak Owens and Reporters Haley Cawthon and Marty Finley. 

We cover a range of topics on Access Louisville this week.First, around the 3:07 mark, we talk about our favorite pieces of local real estate. This is something we asked a handful of real estate experts recently and thought it would be fun to weigh in on the topic ourselves. After that, around the 6:48 mark, we hear Brown-Forman's plans for a new distillery and a new flavor of Jack Daniel's. That leads to a discussion about whether we like flavored whiskey. After that, at the 10:51, we talk about the latest with Papa John's founder John Schnatter including an allegation of blackmail. Lastly, at the 17:45 mark, we talk about news of Louisville's first food hall, located on Brent Street at Paristown Pointe. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. This week's show is hosted by Digital Editor David Mann, Managing Editor Jason Thomas and reporters Haley Cawthon and Sarah Shadburne. 

Several topics get covered on this week's episode of Access Louisville. Around the 1:04 mark, we talk about the future commuter technology we're excited for including self-driving cars, trains and hover boards.Then around the 5:50 mark, we speak about the One Park development, planned near the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive. Reporter Marty Finley, who's been following this project for four years now, tells us what happens next. We also discuss the fact that this development has a long way to go, even if it is approved by Louisville Metro Council in the coming week. We switch gears at the 10:28 mark, to talk about the latest in the Louisville entrepreneurial scene, including a high profile exit by LEAP CEO Patrick Henshaw. It's the latest bit of controversy we've seen in this sector of the business community.Lastly, at the 17:40 mark, we talk about the "IgLOUs" at 8up Elevated Drinkery and Kitchen. Access Louisville is a podcast from LouisvilleBuisnessFirs

This episode of Access Louisville is different than most. Instead of the usual script, we talk about stories we're thankful to have told in 2019. We decided talking about some of our favorites from this year was the best way to keep the show thanksgiving focused this week.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. This week's show is hosted by Digital Editor David Mann, as well as reporters Marty Finley, Chris Larson and Haley Cawthon.  

Louisville's NuLu neighborhood has come a long way in the last decade or so. But what does it need now?We talked about that on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Our panel got to thinking about NuLu needs after a nearby structure, the Joe Ley Antiques building, recently got a new owner. We came up with a few different suggestions: Condos, a movie theater, a grocery store and so on. The NuLu talk starts at the 5:20 mark.As usual, we went over a couple of different topics on the show.At the top of the show we talked about the name of Louisville's new women's soccer team: Proof Louisville FC. We go over what we like and don't like, what people are saying nationwide, etc. We also talk about a proposal to refresh Broadway with some new ideas — safety features for bikes and scooters, dedicated transit lanes and so on. That discussion starts at the 10:40 mark.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. This week's show is hosted by Digital Editor David Mann,

We wade into political waters on this week’s Access Louisville podcast — but don’t worry there’s plenty of lighthearted stuff too.The show starts with a discussion of our favorite Louisville area bars. We got to thinking about bars after seeing the news earlier this week that the Brown Hotel’s Lobby bar recently was expanded. The bar talk starts at the 00:53 mark.After that, at the 4:06 mark, we start talking about sports betting. Our northern neighbors in Indiana reported earlier this week that Hoosiers made $93 million in gambling wagers during the month of October. This gave Indiana more than $1 million in tax revenue just in that month alone. We could be making similar money in Kentucky but sports betting is illegal here. We talk about whether that should change.Finally at the 11:00 mark, we talk about Matt Bevin, who finally conceded the governor's race this week following a close tally on election night. Bevin was defeated by Andy Beshear, who is now governor-elect. We talk about what defined Bevin

We talk about out-of-date logos, restaurants and NBA to Louisville efforts on this week’s Access Louisville podcast.The branding discussion was kicked off by the fact that Kroger recently refreshed its logo . We talk about what we think of the new look, then dive into some local places that could use a branding refresh. Fourth Street Live, you’re on notice. The branding talk starts at the 00:57 mark. After that, we go over some restaurant comings and goings, including a new restaurant at The Galt House. Restaurant reporter Haley Cawthon tells us about the concept. That discussion starts at the 6:42 mark.Finally, at the14:16 mark, we talk about a new effort from NBA to Louisville. The group just launched a three-tiered ambassador program to raise new support. We talk about the likelihood of landing an NBA team in Louisville. Associate editor Zak Owens said he wants to see it happen but believes Louisville will be hard press to do so, especially considering a $1.4 billion expansion fee. Access Louisville is a w

This week’s Access Louisville podcast includes the usual mix of business news and cheeky commentary.We start the show with a discussion of Louisville hotels: Where have we stayed and what did we think. The Sealbach Hotel and the Galt House both come up. The hotel discussion starts at the 00:56 mark.After that we have a discussion about Churchill Downs Racetrack and it’s huge plans for a trackside hotel. That evolves into a discussion about whether casino gambling and sports betting should be legal in Kentucky. That discussion starts at the 6:00 mark.Finally, we talk about restaurant food code violations. We just posted our quarterly list of these restaurants. We talk about the process of putting that story together and what inspectors our looking for when checking out local restaurants. That discussion starts at the 19:00 mark.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First and LouisvilleBusinessFirst.com. This week the show is hosted by Digital Editor David A. Mann, Design/Multimedia Edi

We cover a lot of ground on this week’s episode of Access Louisville.First, we introduce a new panelist, Zak Owens, who just became the associate editor of Louisville Business First last month. After that we talk about our favorite local breweries. News about a new brewery in town earlier this week got us thinking about it. The breweries discussion starts at the 2:29 mark.The biggest topic of this show is Kevin Cogan's One Park development, which starts at the 4:27 mark. One Park is a huge mixed use apartment that's planned near the intersection of Grinstead Drive and Lexington Road. The plan was given approval recently by the Louisville Metro Planning Commission and now heads to Louisville Metro Council.After that, at the 11:21 mark, we talk about news that Louisville is getting a National Women's Soccer League team. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. 

On the Access Louisville podcast this week we dive into a few very different topics.As always, we start the show with a light topic. I ask the panel what their favorite local music venue is and get some interesting answers. A recent story about a new music venue coming to town got me thinking about this.After that, at the 4:08 mark, Reporter Chris Larson tells us about University of Louisville’s $379M plan to expand University Hospital. This is a contingency plan if its deal to buy Jewish Hospital doesn’t work out. After that, at the 9:08 mark, Reporter Haley Cawthon gives us an update on some restaurant news including renovations at BoomBozz, new NuLu restaurants and SOU on Louisville’s East End.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Business First editors David A. Mann and Brooke Timmons are also on the show. 

On Access Louisville this week we talk about Rivera Group, a tech company with a huge opportunity for growth. The company currently operates in Sellersburg but just launched a product that's demanding expansion. We talk about what the company is planning and where it might be going locally. But we also talk about why it might actually leave the area as well.Might this end up being the one that got away? We lighten things up a bit after that with a discussion about a local hotel offering a $75,000 VIP bourbon package. Who would buy that? We have some theories. 

Music festivals and commercial real estate are the topics of discussion on this week's episode of Access Louisville. Reporter Haley Cawthon and Digital Editor David Mann attended the metal-focused Louder than Life music festival— the last of three September music festivals in Louisville. (Country music focused Hometown Rising and rock festival Bourbon & Beyond took place in the proceeding weeks.) On the show we talk about what we liked and didn't like with Louder than Life. (It's the venue. We didn't like the venue.) And we discuss the promotor's vision to make these three festivals into something huge for Louisville.After that we talk about developer Kevin Cogan's One Park project, proposed at the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive. Reporter Marty Finley recently attended a six-hour long meeting on the project, where its zoning was debated. This meeting evolved into a discussion about Louisville's future and whether we're building the amenities we n

We go over a few topics on the Access Louisville podcast this week. Of course, we gotta talk food (we ALWAYS talk food.) This time our favorite local pizza places are debated. Host David A. Mann accidentally slips into an ad for Chubby Ray's in Jeffersontown (sorry about that listeners.)The show gets a bit more serious after that and we talk about the return of SCALA — a controversial committee of CEOs that wants to tackle local issues. Reporter Marty Finley tells us about the organization's new name and expanded mission. And lastly, we talk about apartments. Another high-end apartment complex is on its way in. There's been a lot of them lately, so we ask: How many is too many. Design and Multimedia editor Brooke Timmons tells us about her struggles finding single family homes. And managing editor Jason Thomas explains how luxury is in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy!

On Access Louisville this week we talk with Business First's brand new managing editor, Jason Thomas. We discuss his journalism experience, years in the industry, favorite stories over the years and so on. Our panel also shares some of their favorites stories too.Adding Thomas is one of a few recent additions to the Business First staff of late.After that, we switch gears to talk about Papa John's International Inc. The Louisville-based pizza chain was in the news recently after a donation it was trying to make to Simmons College of Kentucky became embroiled in controversy. Reporter Chris Larson talks about what happened and the panel weighs in on how it all looks when the business is trying to improve its image.  

On Access Louisville this week the panel discusses the new Roots 101 African-American Museum at 819 W. Main St. on Museum Row. The museum is still raising funds for a renovation project. There's a tentative opening date set for January 2020. That discussion starts at the 5:21 mark.At the 11:46 mark, Reporter Chris Larson also tells us about his tense trip to Frankfort where legislators grilled U of L about a $50 million loan for its takeover of Jewish Hospital.

So who are the fastest growing companies in town? We talk about that this week on the Access Louisville podcast. We recently released our Fast 50 list, which recognizes growing companies in our area. During the show we talk about the criteria for getting on this list as well as some stats about the companies on the list this year. In a separate discussion, we also talk about Papa John's founder John Schnatter making a big donation to a local college.And, of course, some fast food and pop culture nonsense makes its way into the show too.  

On the Access Louisville podcast this week, we talk about two projects from well-known Louisville developer Kevin Cogan. His latest is a huge mixed use development next to Slugger Field, which Reporter Marty Finley tells us about. His other big project, the controversial One Park development near Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive, was also in the news lately as a public hearing is coming up soon. In talking about that we raise the question: Is this project too big?The project was downsized earlier this year, taken from 34 stories tall to 18 stories tall. Finley said he heard from people on Twitter who've told him that downsizing that much was a bridge too far.  Later in the show, we talk to reporter Haley Cawthon about all the latest news with Papa John's International Inc. The Louisville-based pizza chain recently named a new CEO. And its controversial founder, John Schnatter, sold a huge stake in the company. Design and multimedia editor Brooke Timmons is also on this week's show. 

This week on Access Louisville reporter Haley Cawthon tells us about a startup that had to leave town to find success. It's called Kodable and Louisville investors were weary of making an investment in the educational startup. We also talk about the sale of Industrial Services of America and what this loss of this public company means for Louisville and the employees who work there. Louisville has 16 public companies meanwhile our peers have a lot more. Minneapolis for instance has more than 75.

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is getting a new direct flight! Sounds exciting, right? Maybe not so much. The new flight is to Sarasota, Fla. Don't get us wrong, Sarasota is a fine destination. But Louisville already has direct flights to eight different airports in Florida. Wouldn't it have been nice to pick up a new direct flight to another state instead?We talk about that on this week's episode of Access Louisville.That's one of just a few topics of discussion this week. We also dive into the huge news about University of Louisville buying Jewish Hospital. And we talk about the recent rumor that Louisville could be in line for a new soccer team.  

Compensation for CEOs and executives at public companies in Louisville is frequently a subject of stories for Louisville Business First. In this week's episode, we talk about why these figures matter in terms of return on investment.In a related conversation, we also discuss the lack of female CEOs at local public companies. And publisher Lisa Benson updates us on her effort to meet 100 CEOs in 100 days.Finally, we discuss the name of the Louisville City FC's soccer stadium: Lynn Family Stadium. Digital editor David Mann shares a funny story about the namesake behind the stadium, Dr. Mark Lynn. Reporter Chris Larson and design/multimedia editor Brooke Timmons also on the episode.