GLI CONNECTING LOCAL MANUFACTURERS WITH FREE SERVICES DURING PANDEMIC

Greater Louisville Inc.’s (GLI) Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network is partnering with Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) to ensure manufacturing businesses in the Greater Louisville region can access no-cost services for operational support as they battle COVID-19.

AKA is a statewide, nonprofit partnership of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership in Kentucky that is supported by the United States’ Department of Commerce. AKA is committed to providing assistance and training to manufacturers throughout Kentucky to help them improve and grow.

“The Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network continues to support sustainable industry growth through knowledge-sharing and collaboration, networking, and advocacy. This partnership with Advantage Kentucky Alliance will support our ongoing efforts by providing companies impacted by COVID-19 with direct access to AKA to leverage a variety of no-cost service supports. We are thrilled to bring this service partnership to our members and the region.” Derek Bland, AML Chair & HJI Supply Chain Services.

AKA is providing no-cost services funded by the CARES Act assistance program including:

• COVID-19 Re-Opening Audit
• Health & Safety Gap Analysis
• Maintenance Assessment
• Operational Assessment
• Financial Score Card
• Supply Chain Risk Assessment
• Supplier Sourcing
• Showcase Video

“Advantage Kentucky Alliance is excited to be partnering with GLI and AML in continuing to keep the Greater Louisville region a diverse and thriving market in the manufacturing sector. As the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), our goal is to impact the local economy by boosting growth opportunities for manufacturers and helping them become more globally competitive, increase production, and create additional jobs in Kentucky.” Scott Broughton, Advantage Kentucky Alliance Center Director

AKA will perform 70 supplier searches, 80 total assessments, 40 manufacturing showcases, and 18 webinars/seminars leveraging CARES Act funding. These actions will be completed by the end of the year to expedite Kentucky’s emergence from the pandemic.

GLI is also hosting a free virtual event on August 18 to empower local businesses with information on how to access and leverage a variety of no-cost services aimed at alleviating COVID-19 impacts within the manufacturing and logistics industry.

For questions about AKA’s services, please contact Kent Waide, Client Services Manager of Advantage Kentucky Alliance, at kentwaide@outlook.com or (270) 875-1508.

For questions about the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network, please contact John Launius, Acting VP, Regional Economic Development at Greater Louisville Inc. at jlaunius@greaterlouisville.com or (502) 625-0041.

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About the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Network

The Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (AML) Network supports sustainable growth and collaboration in the manufacturing and logistics industries in Greater Louisville. Members seek to promote prosperity by creating value through world-class logistics and manufacturing with a vision to live and work in a region creating and delivering globally competitive products and services.

About Greater Louisville Inc.

Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) – the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region’s largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction, nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system, and champions the development of the community’s talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville’s business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. GLI is the 2019 national Chamber of the Year and is one of only three percent of chambers nationally certified with 5-star accreditation status by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, based on GLI’s dedicated policy efforts, effective operations, beneficial programs and overall positive community impact. Learn about our investor benefits and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn using @GLIchamber or visit www.GreaterLouisville.com.