MSD is hard at work through out the district.

Mayor Greg Fischer recognized Jeana Dunlap for her great contributions and impressive work at a reception in her honor at Louisville Urban League.

Audwin Helton and Lacey Smith joined the crowd of well-wishers.
 
Tawanna Hughes took time out of her busy schedule building houses in the Russell Neighborhood to say bye for now to Jeana.
 
Vincent James and Ramona Lindsey were among the crowd gathered to send Jeana off to Harvard as one in nine people in the world selected for a Fellowship study program.

UP(United Partners) is Louisville’s first day center for women and their children only.

Andrea and Amy saw a need, got to work, and opened the first day center for Women Only.  See something - DO something! 

They state that helping our homeless is our passion.

Leadership Louisville’s Ignite Team was in full swing helping Andrea and Amy. Thank you!

6,200 youth ages 16-21 found meaningful things to do this summer thanks to SummerWorks. This is a Public Private Partnership seeking solutions TOGETHER!
 
 
Christopher Locke of SummerWorks and Lynn Rippy from YouthBuild are true champions for kids seeking solutions EVERYDAY!
 
This SummwrWorks Intern learned about Bond Issuance and Commercial Paper financing whilst working at Hilliard Lyons through SummerWorks. Make sure your company signs up next year.
 
Moms' show up to show how proud they are of their daughters’ success in SummerWorks. 

Germantown has gone Cajun with another great restaurant on McHeney Street - Couvilluon.
 
Couvillion has great food, Cajun food, fun art and good ole New Orleans style music.
 
Stop by Couvillion near Germantown Lofts and meet Dave the Bar Manager.
 

Councilwoman Sexton Smith stopped by WLOU for the weekly Russell on the Move talk show and spoke with Kevin Fields of Louisville Central Community Center and Krystal Goodner (Miss Krystal). Gotta Listen, great stuff happening.

Make sure to check out Blue Palm accessories on your way!

Applications being accepted for second cohort of city’s Entrée-preneurship Series

Free program for residents interested in the food service industry

LOUISVILLE, KY. (August 15, 2018) — Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Louisville Forward’s Small Business Development team is accepting applications for the second cohort of the city’s Entrée-preneurship Series, a free program designed to foster the development of new restaurateurs and food entrepreneurs.

The interactive 10-class series, originally called the Food Entrepreneurship Series, will run from Sept. 8 to Dec. 1, and will be taught by local industry-leading professionals. All classes will meet at Chef Space, 1812 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., on Saturdays from 8:30 – 11 a.m.

“Our first group of graduates showed passion and knowledge about the food industry. Whether they were starting a new business, operating an existing business or just sharpening their skills, this free program gave them the boost they needed to take the next steps in defining their own success,” said Mayor Fischer. “With the outpouring of interest, I’m pleased that we are able to continue this program and support our food entrepreneurs who are setting the stage for our city’s continued momentum in the food and beverage sector.”

The inaugural Food Entrepreneurship Series launched earlier this year and graduated nine entrepreneurs with skills needed to start or grow their businesses in Louisville’s food industry.

 “This Series not only helped me further develop my business plan, it gave me the tools, resources and connections to help me fulfill my purpose as a recipe creator and healthy living educator,” said Jessica Taylor, a graduate of the inaugural series and founder of Jessica Taylor New Living (@VeganNewLiving on Instagram).

Registration is open, but space is limited. To participate, individuals must be over 18 years of age, attend 9 of the 10 classes and be a Louisville resident. There is no fee to participate in the series. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive continued assistance and connections to resources from Louisville Forward’s small business development team. 

To apply for the Entrée-preneurship Series , visit

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/entree-preneurship-series

Schedule and class descriptions are listed below.

1.      September 8, 2018

Customer Service – During this session participants will be instructed in ways the physical space and staff can go above and beyond the call of duty to create a welcoming, and pleasurable environment that customers want to come back to.

2.      September 15, 2018

Employee Orientation and Training – In this course, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to navigate employment laws and regulations related to running a restaurant. Additional Human Resources best practices and policies for on-boarding and managing employees also will be covered.

3.      September 22, 2018

Kitchen Set-Up and Menu Development – This course will cover the importance of proper and efficient kitchen set-up to help minimize ticket times and ensure quality and safe food preparation, as well as highlight the basic types of equipment available and its proper use.  Participants will learn the basics of menu development, focusing on such things as ingredients and sourcing, food cost, authenticity of cuisine, cross utilization, and concepts of proper pricing.

4.      October 6, 2018

Purchasing and Managing Food Cost – Knowing food costs is integral to understanding a restaurant’s full budget. Participants will learn tips for managing food costs, through purchasing habits, tracking inventory, ands tools to help track and calculate.

5.      October 13, 2018

Health and Safety Regulations – This course will cover the basics of proper food handling, inspections and placarding, review of common reasons restaurants fail inspections and how to keep from failing. The course also will cover the top five ways a customer becomes ill and things to consider when changing the type of food service you offer.

6.      October 20, 2018

Auxiliary Food Services – This course is a new addition to the Series and will focus on food services outside of a traditional restaurant. The information covered in this course will be specific to food trucks, catering and prepared meals, and the specific intricacies that are unique to these operations.

7.      November 3, 2018

Management Training – From staff management and scheduling to creating a culture for your restaurant, this session will cover day-to-day restaurant management skills, including staff training to promote from within.

8.      November 10, 2018

Marketing and Branding – Participants will learn how to market their concept and themselves as a brand, by reviewing the various mediums of marketing from websites, social media and traditional methods such as flyers and brochures.

9.      November 17, 2018

Accounting and Cash Handling – This course will cover steps a food entrepreneur should take to ensure their accounting system is properly set up, including budgeting, cash flow, expense management, tax payments/filings, options of bookkeeping software, and what you should know for tax preparation.

10.  December 1, 2011

Safety: Inside and Outside – This course will review safety best practices to maintain a safe environment for customers and employees, including proper lighting, opening and closing procedures, signs of suspicious activity, how to handle disruptive incidents inside and outside of your establishment, and suggestions of how to strengthen the street block.

Get damaged garbage carts replaced.

It's free once a year if damage is shown.

A damaged garbage or recycling cart is bad for multiple reasons. The damaged cart won't hold the garbage or recycling as well as it should which can lead to litter and attract animals. Broken handles or wheels also make it difficult and potentially dangerous for our Solid Waste Tippers to lift and empty carts.

 So let us know if you have a damaged cart. Call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000. Provide them with your name, address and daytime phone number along with the serial number from the cart and a description of the damage. Or complete this online form.

This week Metro Public Works is highlighting sections of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances that often come as a surprise to residents. They basically require property owners and residents to keep the area around homes clean and free of obstructions, from the center line of the street to the center line of any adjacent alley.

§ 156.051 RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSONS.

  (B)   Sanitary condition.

(1)         Cleanliness.  Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep that part of the structure or premises which that occupant occupies, controls, or uses in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, and in the case of a single-family structure, the owner shall keep the premises free of all weeds...to the center line of such street, easement or alley as are adjacent to or abut the premises.   

That includes that patch of grass between the sidewalk and the curb known as a verge.

What is a Right-of-Way Obstruction?

Any structure that may prevent or impede the full and free use by the public of the entire sidewalk, street, alley, or public way (right of way).  Some examples of right-of-way obstructions:  basketball goals left on the curb line, concrete pyramids, piles of brush, items being sold, political/advertising signs, trees, shrubs, retaining walls, cars parked in the right of way, and any obstructions to cross visibility. 

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure      

The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:

Subject Property:  2209 W Madison St.

Case Number:    WR1061707

The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.

Per LMCO (150.110), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date:

9/1/18

For additional information regarding this application visit the website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review 

or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or

Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Develop Louisville, Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review

444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 100, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313