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July 20, 2016
Meet the Leadership Louisville Class of 2017!
Over the next ten months, this cohort of 60 leaders will discover the people and issues shaping our community's future - and more importantly, how they can impact those issues. The biggest dividend comes in the form of social capital as they network with people in diverse circles, increasing their capacity to influence change and innovate in their organizations.
SEE THE CLASS PHOTO ROSTER

Pictured above l eft to right: Col. Reese Turner, U.S. Army; Andy Longstreet, Middletown Fire Protection District; Tonya Robinson, Texas Roadhouse; Curtis McCubbin, Hilliard Lyons; Faye Jones, M.D., University of Louisville
Ignite Louisville applications are open
Ignite Louisville prepares high-potential professionals for expanded opportunities in career and community leadership. The 7-month, award-winning program is now accepting applications for classes that begin in October 2016 and April 2017.

Application deadline is Friday, August 5.

 Learn more | How to apply

Ignite Louisville is presented by Norton Healthcare.
The Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge is presented by Yum! Brands.
Introducing Sasha Ndlovu
Program and Event Coordinator
Sasha Ndlovu Please join us in welcoming Sasha Ndlovu to our staff. If you're participating in any of our programs or joining us for events, you'll benefit from Sasha's expertise, attention to detail and a smile that lights up a room.

A Madisonville, Kentucky native, Sasha joins us most recently from her role as Events Coordinator at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in Louisville. Happy to have you in the Center, Sasha!
Upcoming events

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016  11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Leadership Louisville Luncheon
Keynote speaker: Mayor Mitchell Landrieu of New Orleans
Register now - Individuals $75  |  Want to be a sponsor? Contact us
Upcoming Green Room workshops
AUGUST 16 & 30, 2016 - 2 HALF DAYS
Lead Like a Boss: Learn Habits to Become More Successful
Audience: All levels in an organization; particularly individual performers ready to be more effective leaders of others

OCTOBER 13, 2016 
UNLEASH CREATIVITY, UNLOCK INNOVATION: Accelerate Innovation with Disruptive Thinking
Audience: Anyone who needs to drive greater collaboration and innovation in their team or organization


Featured blogger
Kate Biaggi-Rickert
Kate Biaggi Rickert (IL '16) 
 Top 3 leadership lessons from the U.S. Army
The Fort Knox day is always one of the all-time favorite days for Ignite Louisville classes.  
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Thank you to our sponsors
Norton Healthcare
Ignite Louisville is presented by Norton Healthcare
Yum_ Brands Inc.
The Yum IGNITES Louisville Challenge is presented by Yum Brands Inc.
LG_E
The Leadership Louisville Luncheon is presented by LG&E and KU Energy
100 Wise Women is presented by Delta Dental of Kentucky
Fifth Third Bank
The Leadership Green Room is presented by Fifth Third Bank
Hilliard Lyons
The Thought Leadership Series is presented by Hilliard Lyons
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