Louisville updates biz assistance program to include existing city companies

LOUISVILLE — Since 2007, when Louisville implemented its business assistance program, only businesses moving to or expanding within the city have been eligible for its tax and fee incentives. City officials Tuesday night approved an amendment to the program to allow businesses that are moving from one location to another — but not necessarily growing — to take advantage of its perks. 

“Anything we can do to help keep businesses in our community is really critical,” said Eric Lund, the new executive director of Louisville’s Chamber of Commerce. 

Changes to the program came about as a result of a local company being…