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+ Congratulations to new Louisville Forward co-chiefs
Mayor Greg Fischer announced on Friday that Rebecca Fleischaker and Jeff O’Brien would be the new co-chiefs for Louisville Forward, the city’s community and economic development agency.
Fleischaker is a long-tenured city leader and decorated economic developer who leads the city’s Department of Economic Development, while O'Brien is an experienced city planner and real estate development expert charged with leading Develop Louisville. Both Fleischaker and O'Brien will keep their current roles when they begin sharing leadership of the nationally recognized organization on December 24.
“Rebecca and Jeff are no strangers to Louisville or their roles,” said the Mayor. “Together, they will continue the innovative and award-winning tradition of combining economic development, talent attraction and community development under the Louisville Forward umbrella, offering a one stop shop for entities seeking to locate or grow in Louisville and presenting a unified solution for quality of place.”
“I’m thrilled that the organization will now be led by two of its key leaders who helped build the team to where it is today and will take it to the next level.” Said former chief Mary Ellen Wiederwohl. She departs Louisville Metro Government after eight years of service.
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+ What the Holidays Mean to Me: Community partners share the importance of the season
Louisville is a compassionate city with many faiths and diverse cultures. Although the holiday celebrations might be different for everyone, there is one uniting principle: goodwill toward all. Here is a glimpse from community leaders of what this festive season means to them.
Spirit of the season ‘touches the heart of everyone’
The holiday season is definitely the best time of the year with all of its festivities and bright lights. Whether one is Christian or not, spirit of days surrounding the Christmas season touches the heart of everyone. Both Jesus and Mary are the revered figures in Islam as in Holy Quran, Jesus is mentioned 49 times and a whole chapter is dedicated to Mary.
Therefore on Christmas Day, I make prayers for my family, friends and humanity in general while enjoying the cultural aspect of this sacred day.
Muhammad Babar, MD MBA MSc, University of Louisville Physicians
A time to celebrate our culture … and we eat
Hanukkah is a time to celebrate our culture and heritage as Jews . . . and to eat (an important part of our culture and heritage). Frying potato latkes, saying blessings while lighting the menorah and telling an ancient story (or, as they say on TV, based on a true story) are all traditions (which, by the way, share no significance with Christmas, except for the calendar).
Our family’s celebration includes my husband, Michael Ginsberg’s, re-enactment of “Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins.” Herschel saves Hanukkah through trickery and courage, mischief and mayhem, and pickles and hard-boiled eggs. In the end, our Jewish faith and the spirit of helping others is celebrated . . . and we eat.
Jeri Swinton-Ginsberg, Retired CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
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The Neighborhood Institute is a neighborhood leadership-education program established in 1987 by the Center For Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic organization. The Neighborhood Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the resources necessary to effect positive change by acting through and with their neighborhood groups.
Each cohort begins by identifying and assessing what members view as being their most pressing issues. The next class will be virtual and will be offered every Thursday, 6 p.m - 8 p.m for 12 weeks.
Applications are open now until January 18th, 2021.
Space is limited, so hurry and apply here.
+ KRM showcases art from its Art Makes Home project
With support from Fund for the Arts, the Louisville Metro Government External Agency Fund and individual donors throughout the community, Kentucky Refugee Ministries has begun to showcase art created in the Art Makes Home project.
This artistic celebration of KRM’s 30th anniversary showcases art by refugee, immigrant and other local artists. Art pieces were inspired by the history and journeys of those who have come to make Louisville their home. Art is continuing to go up in public spaces around the city.
CURRENT INSTALLATIONS ARE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
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Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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21c Museum Hotel, 700 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Red Hog, 2622 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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Smoketown Collective, 900 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203
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University of Louisville Bridwell Art Library, 2301 S. 3rd St., Schneider Hall, Louisville, KY 40292
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Monnik Beer Company, 1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
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The Rosewater Bookstore, 4634 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40214
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