Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce (GLI) is the region's leading business organization. GLI leads business, community and economic development in Greater Louisville as we work to increase human capital, drive job creation and entrepreneurship, maximize global opportunities and strengthen the business leadership of our community. Our Dream To become the idea capital of the world, where imaginations and individuals thrive. GLI is committed to the One Dream for our 26-county region, click here to learn more. Our Purpose To transform our community. Our purpose is our organization's reason to exist and our commitment to changing our region for the better. Our Strategy To lead civic innovation and entrepreneurship, better enabling our region to seize opportunities for business, economic and community growth. Accomplish our goals while maintaining a commitment to sustainable development, strengthening our ability to meet the needs of the future. Our approach will be distinctly strength-based, building on the authentic assets of our organization and the region. Our Staff Values Results-Oriented: Pursue Excellence Collaborative: United in Work & Spirit Flexible: Expect the Unexpected Passionate: Driven to Achieve Fun: Enjoy the Journey Our History In September 1997, Greater Louisville Inc. was formed through the merger of the Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership and the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce. In early 1998, GLI became a strategic economic development partner with Metro Louisville Government, leading business attraction and expansion responsibilities for the Louisville area. Also in 1998, GLI launched the EnterpriseCorp to assist and support fast-growth, entrepreneurial companies. Today, GLI is proud to represent more than 2,300 businesses - in fact, one in every three Louisville workers is currently employed by a GLI member. GLI is supported in its work by our more than 300 Top Investors, who share our dream for the region. Their contributions support initiatives that encourage innovation, increase inclusion and create possibilities within the community.