Profile: Inner Soul finds “soul” in the community

                                                                 
Alphonzo Brown is the definition of entreprenuer.
Since he was a young man, running his own company has been embedded in his DNA. And, after several successful businesses, his latest, Inner Soul Business Solutions, gets it’s “soul” from giving back.
When he was 16, Alphonzo (Al) started his first design business with help from the Resident [...]

Profile: Park Community Credit Union

                                              
For 13 years, Vickie Gaines has been with Park Community Federal Credit Union. Now, as the branch manager for the 2221 Goldsmith Lane location, she loves working there more than ever!
“We cater to member’s needs in order to enhance their financial lives,” she states with pride.
                                    
Her location is only one of nine locations in [...]

Profile: Custom Quality Services of Louisville gives back

                           
Most companies are concerned only with “the bottom line” and profit margin.  It is truly refreshing when you run across one that that is deeply rooted in the community, and strives to make that community stronger through it’s mission.
Custom Quality Services is one of those companies.
In business since 1979, Custom Quality Services specializes in [...]

Profile: Ginny Pittenger plus O’Shea’s equals success!

                                                 
Three years ago, when she graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in psychology, Ginny Pittenger had no idea her path would lead to one of Louisville’s most successful establishments, O’Shea’s and O’Shea’s Family of Pubs which include Flanagan’s and Brendan’s, as well.
Now, after working for the well known Irish pub at 956 Baxter [...]

Local eateries pledge to save Breslin Park pool

                                                                                               
Every Monday in May all proceeds from the O’Shea’s Family of Restaurants (O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Flanagan’s Ale House, and Brendan’s Restaurant) go directly to the fund to save the pool at Breslin Park. So far $12,000 has been raised from sales proceeds.
Local businesses and residents have pledged or donated an additional $15,000 bringing the [...]

GLI business expo a hit!

                                                                                               
As someone who runs a business in Louisville, it can be a daunting task meeting new prospects and networking with other business owners. Luckily, an organization like GLI (Greater Louisville Inc) exists to help that process!
On Wednesday, May 21st, GLI (a.k.a. the chamber), held it’s “Launch Louisville Small Business Showcase” at the Fair and [...]

Smile with Derby Pie photo contest

                                                           
Kern’s Kitchen, Inc., the exclusive baker of DERBY-PIE® chocolate nut pie, today announced its second annual photo contest “Smile with DERBY-PIE®.” The company is asking the public to submit photos of themselves with DERBY-PIE® to be showcased in an online web gallery. The most interesting photos submitted will be showcased in a 2009 DERBY-PIE® calendar. [...]

Bonefish is three thumbs up!

                                                    
Okay…so I don’t have three thumbs…but if i did, this place would get all three!
On a rare Monday nite out on the town, my wife and I had a hankerin’ for seafood. We wanted something different, and had never been to this particular establishment located on Hurstbourne (next to Mimi’s).
Am I glad we went [...]

Louisville has a great bicycling heritage

                                                                      
Louisville has a long history of bicycling and a strong heritage of both recreational and functional cycling. 
Though the Mayor’s Hike & Bike series is gaining popularity, with over two thousand participants at the most recent event, it is not the first – nor the largest – ride of its kind in Louisville.  In [...]

Be nice, feel good

by Denise Fitzpatrick
Doing good for others makes us feel good.
That’s the conclusion of a recent study led by Michael Steger, assistant professor of educational and counseling psychology in the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development.
Steger launched the study to find out what makes people happier: seeking pleasure or taking the harder road [...]