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Small Businesses: A Snapshot of the Louisville Region
Small businesses are the foundation of the Louisville region's employer base. This snapshot presents an overview of the region’s small businesses and the workers employed by them. Supporting small businesses is central to KentuckianaWorks’ mission and our Business Services team works with employers of all sizes to help them recruit and retain workers.
Louisville’s job market has been weaker than initially reported
Louisville's job market was weaker in 2025 than initially reported, with revised federal data showing 10,000 fewer jobs in the region than earlier estimates suggested. Employment fell back to 2023 levels, erasing all gains made in the first half of 2024. Healthcare was a bright spot, adding nearly 2,000 jobs, but growth in a handful of industries wasn't enough to offset broader losses.
How can local businesses attract and retain foreign-born workers?
The Employer Guide to Hiring & Retaining Foreign-Born Workers is designed specifically for companies in our region who want practical, reliable tools to create stronger talent pipelines from immigrant and refugee communities.
Economic review of 2023: 5 key takeaways
Five key takeaways about the regional economy in 2023.
New study confirms value of SummerWorks
SummerWorks is a summer youth employment program designed to provide job skills and experience for Louisville’s young people. KentuckianaWorks partnered with the Kentucky Center for Statistics to examine the long-term impacts of participating in SummerWorks.