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In this week's episode of BTC Luke and Andrew review what was discussed this season, how the podcast is evolving, and the goals for future seasons.
Deputy Opinion Editor at the Houston Chronicle, Michael Lindenberger, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of local journalism and the economics behind the industry. Lindenberger also touches on the zoning and road structure of Houston as well as the need to grow the arts in Louisville.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Co-founder of The Root, A Co-Working Space, Brigid Morrissey, joins this week’s episode of BTC to discuss co-working spaces and the benefits they provide to startups.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Bankruptcy attorney, Keith Larson, joins this week’s episode of BTC to explain what local businesses need to know about bankruptcies, from their benefits to common misconceptions. We also touch on changes coming to this area of law and discuss the impact that the pandemic might have on local businesses.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Ben Smock, the director of development for Canopy Certified, Inc., an organization dedicated to growing and certifying "good business" in Kentucky, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of cultivating a business ecosystem where companies are committed do doing good in the community, and how Canopy provides guidance and development opportunities for community businesses.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
President of the Louisville Association for Community Economics (LACE), a non-profit organization that oversees the Louisville Community Grocery, Cassia Herron, joins this weeks episode of BTC. She discusses the importance of cooperative economics and how the Louisville Community Grocery involves the community to address food apartheid and racial and social justice issues.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
YPAL president, Rudy Ellis, and secretary, John Weber, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss a wide range of business and city polices for midsize cities, including the amenities arms race and competing to develop, attract, and retain talent.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
President of the Louisville Basketball Investment & Support Group (NBA2Lou), Dan Issel, joins this week's episode of BTC. He provides an update on the current status of NBA expansion, national arena naming rights, and how the NBA interacts with racial and social justice.
The newspaper article discussed in the reaction can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Singaporean entrepreneur, Albrecht Stahmer, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses a wide range business and city polices, including startups, sovereign wealth funds, NBA to Louisville, and Bourbonism.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Cindi Sullivan of Trees Louisville joins this week's episode of BTC. She discusses a wide range of tree related topics, including current policies for replacements, competition with solar panels, and racial inequity in tree canopies.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
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