Shea Van Hoy

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Editor-in-Chief at Louisville Business First

Louisville Business First Editor-in-Chief; lover of baseball — Astros specifically; music, cats and so forth.

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Family Business Awards: Scenes and takeaways (PHOTOS) - Louisville Business First

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

Louisville Business First honors 21 family businesses at annual awards event, featuring insights from Legacy Leader Jane Hardy of Brinly-Hardy Co.
Maker's Mark launches new whiskey - Louisville Business First

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

It's Maker's Mark's first non-bourbon offering.
MeeshMeesh chef named James Beard finalist

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

A Louisville chef is in the prestigious ranks of James Beard finalists, announced Wednesday. A Louisville chef is in the prestigious ranks of James Beard finalists, announced Wednesday. Noam Bilitzer, owner and executive chef at MeeshMeesh Mediterranean, made the list of five finalists for best chef in the Southeast Region, which is defined by the organization as Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
D. Scott Neal Inc. acquired by Denver firm - Louisville Business First

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

A Denver firm has bought D. Scott Neal, which expands its reach to Kentucky. A Kentucky investment firm has been acquired by an out-of-state company. Denver-based Mercer Global Advisors Inc. on Tuesday announced the acquisition of D. Scott Neal Inc. (“D. Scott Neal”), a financial planning and investment management firm with offices in Louisville and Lexington.
Yum Brands Inc. CEO to step down - Louisville Business First

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

The top leader at Yum Brands Inc. will leave the company after 36 years. Yum Brands Inc. on Monday announced it soon will have a change at the top of the Louisville-based restaurant company. Yum (NYSE: YUM), in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, said that CEO David Gibbs has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the company in the next year.
Louisville native Brandon Pfaadt inks $45M MLB deal - Louisville Business First

Mar 30, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

The Trinity and Bellarmine alum was set to make his 2025 debut Saturday. A Louisville native has signed a lucrative deal with the Major League Baseball team that drafted him five years ago. Starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a five-year, $45 million contract extension, according to a report at the Diamondbacks' official website.
Here's when tickets for the ISCO Championship in Louisville go on sale - Louisville Business First

Mar 26, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

The date is set for ISCO Championship tickets to go on sale. Tickets go on sale soon for the PGA Tour's stop in Louisville this summer. April 2 is the on-sale date for ISCO Championship tickets, as it moves to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, one of the top-ranked courses in the commonwealth. The tournament will be open to the public July 10-13. General admission and upgraded hospitality tickets will be available starting at $50 per day.
Catholic Education Foundation announces $100M campaign

Mar 19, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

Listen to this article 3 minThe $100M campaign for the Catholic Education Foundation announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking dinner.
Kentucky Performing Arts names CFO

Mar 19, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

The nonprofit this week announced that Rosemary Watkins has been named chief financial officer, according to a news release. Watkins will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring Kentucky Performing Arts’ financial health and sustainability. Watkins will work closely with President and CEO Kim Baker and board leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals, the release notes.
River Ridge Development Authority executive director stepping down

Mar 17, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Shea Van Hoy

River Ridge Development Authority announced Monday that Jerry Acy, executive director, will retire from his position June 30, 2025, and a replacement has been named. Acy has worked with River Ridge since 2008, coming in as the organization’s second executive director. In his time, it's grown into an economic powerhouse, generating an annual economic output of just under $3 billion and employing more than 12,000 people at 80-plus companies at the sprawling Clark County property.