Allison Stines

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Allison Stines

There were $40.2 billion in Kentucky-made exports sent all over the world in 2023. In Kentucky, there are over 6,000 manufacturing-related facilities, employing more than 260,000 people. There were $40.2 billion in Kentucky-made exports sent all over the world in 2023. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the manufacturing workforce in Kentucky is approximately 15% of the state workforce, making it fifth nationally in the percentage of workers in the field.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Allison Stines

Behind some of Louisville’s iconic buildings are some of Louisville’s architects. Louisville’s architectural firms create lasting impressions with their work — not only locally but around the country. In the March 28-April 4 edition of Louisville Business First, we published the annual Architecture Firms List. There are 16 firms on the print version of this year’s list. And the online version of this ranking expands to include even more.

Feb 10, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Allison Stines

From the people inside the business to companies that are demonstrating excellence, we are seeking nominations for our annual Family Business Awards, Best Places to Work and more. Nominations are open for Louisville Business First’s signature awards and 20 People to Know programs. Our Family Business Awards nominations have been extended. The deadline to nominate for this awards program is 11:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.

Dec 8, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Allison Stines

From paper routes, retail, babysitting and much more, our Most Admired CEO honorees learned the value of hard work early. My first paying job was at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the 1991 Kentucky State Fair. I worked in the exposition sales department where I handled customer service for the vendors at the fair. I learned about customer service, cash handling and how much I loved the spiral-cut potatoes with malt vinegar.

Oct 23, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Allison Stines

Check out the scenes from our annual Fast 50 celebration of the area's 50 fastest-growing private companies. Louisville Business First’s Fast 50 awards program celebrates the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Greater Louisville in terms of revenue. This is the 25th year for the program, celebrating the success of area businesses. In our list of 50 companies this year, there are 13 with over $100 million in 2023 revenue.