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Business, Culture, Louisville, Media January 17, 2019

LouisvilleKY-based Yum! Brands Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) today was named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the second consecutive year for the Company’s focused commitment to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. The 2019 Bloomberg GEI includes 230 companies from 10 sectors across 36 countries and regions. “I’m incredibly proud that we’ve once again been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. It’s a recognition of our ongoing commitment to ensure diversity and inclusion, including gender equity, are integrated into all aspects of our business,” said Tracy Skeans, Yum! Chief Transformation and People Officer. “Our focus on advancing women…

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Business, Derby, Events, Louisville December 20, 2018

LouisvilleKY announces Largest Events of the Year

Events, tradeshows and conventions with the most economic impact in 2018   LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville attracts 16.4 million visitors annually which generates an estimated $3.5 billion in economic impact for the city. In addition to Louisville’s general appeal and permanent attractions, events hosted in the city were a huge driver of tourism impact. These were the largest of those drivers in 2018 and their estimated event impact on Louisville’s economy: Kentucky Derby – $354,931,061 Breeders’ Cup World Championship – $70,078,602 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference – $26,219,013 Mid-America Trucking Show Annual Trade Show – $25,610,761 National Farm Machinery Show…