LOUISVILLE, Ky. 鈥 A Nov. 2 economic development forum focused on west Louisville will examine strategies and available resources to help rebuild and sustain communities.
The University of Louisville鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences is offering the public event, 鈥淭he Future of Our Community: West Louisville Economic and Community Development Forum,鈥 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
听Advance registration is required by Oct. 22 for the forum, which includes lunch. Participants should visit and pay online or by check; fees are $60 for corporate representatives, $50 for individuals and $40 for students.
听Forum breakout sessions will focus on creative financing for individual and large construction projects, economic opportunities for minority-owned firms, successful neighborhood planning and access to lending opportunities. Panelists will include residents, developers, financiers, entrepreneurs and government and community group representatives.
WAVE 3 News anchor Dawne Gee will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the event.
The program includes a 12:45-2:15 p.m. luncheon panel with former National Basketball Association players Derek Anderson and Darrell Griffith discussing 鈥淕iving Back: The Power of Investing in the Community鈥 and a tribute to philanthropist and civic leader Charlie Johnson.
The A&S international, diversity and engagement programs office organized the forum. Other partners are Brown-Forman Corp., OneWest, PNC Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-Louisville Branch, Louisville Metro Council, Louisville Housing Authority, Louisville Forward, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth and UofL鈥檚 urban and public affairs department.
For a full schedule of sessions and speakers, see the For more information, contact Clest Lanier at 502-852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu.
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