Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

WELCOME TO DERBY CITY

By Ellen Mason Karina Mendoza Kristin Ehlers

Facts About Located in Jefferson County, Ky

Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875

Ky produces 95% of the world’s bourbon - 1/3 of that total is made in Louisville

7th safest city in the country*

Source: America’s safest & most dangerous cities - Morgan Quinto Press, 2010

Why Louisville? Accessibility Affordability – Cost-effective Infrastructure – State-of-the Art Convention Center & Hotels Hospitality – A variety of unique attractions

Accessibility

It’s a snap to get there

Chicago – 2hrs.Washington D.C – 1 hr.Los Angeles - 3 hrs, 50 minsNew York – 2hrs 20 mins

Located at the juncture of 3 major interstates 60% of U.S population live within less than day’ drive away Flight duration time to Louisville International Airport (SDF)

80 daily flights to and from 29 destinations, transporting over 3,500,00 passengers every year – 9 carriersSource: Louisville International Airport Website www.flylouisville.com

Affordability

Stretch your dollar

Low sales tax (6%) Average hotel rate $120 cheaper than larger cities *5 star hotel, single guestroom

Cost-effective city to do business Proximity between KICC and hotels eliminates major transportation cost SHRINK YOUR

EXPENSES!!!Sources: www.revenue.ky.gov www.cvent.com www.hotelguide.com

Infrastructure

Kentucky international convention centerkicc

Meeting Rooms

Exhibit Space

Source: KICC Official Website www.kyconvention.org

Convention Space 19 Meeting Rooms 78,000 Sq/Ft Exhibit Space 6 VIP Suites

KICC (cont.)Features State-of-the-Art Technology and Telecommunications set up Computerized climate control Professionally trained staff World-class facility and service Home of the “Wal-Mart Employee Meeting” and “John Deere New Product Expo

Kicc (cont.)

“Well Connected” 2300 First-Class Hotel Roomsconnected by enclosed skywalk Short 10 minute drive fromLouisville International Airport 0.1 miles away from host hotel, the Galt House Hotel

Source: www.kyconvention.org/meetingplanners

Galt House Hotel Host Hotel 5-star accommodations amenities

1290 guest rooms & 650 suites Opening Reception On-site UPS Business Center Walking distance from KICC (.1 mile) 10 mile drive to Louisville International Airport (SDF) Complimentary Shuttle service to and from the airport Connected via skywalk to KICC and Fourth Street Live!

Fourth street live! Entertainment Located Downtown Newly-built Entertainment District Restaurants Night-Life Live-Entertainment Major Component and Attraction, located within the skywalk Transportation 24/7

Convention Highlights

Speakers Keynote: Jim Cramer Host of “Mad Money with Jim Cramer” Co-anchor for CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street”

Jean Chatzky Financial editor for NBC’s Today Show Fact checker for Forbes Magazine Staff writer for Savvymoney.com

Source: www.cnbc.com/madmoney www.nbc.com/todayshow www.forbes.com

The Financial World 25 Educational Sessions Earn your CEU credits in Louisville In-depth information on financial related topics

Trade Show Networking opportunities National and international financial industry exhibitors

Convention Events

EVENTS Golf Tournament PGA host Valhalla Club

Opening Reception Rooftop at the Galt House Hotel

Gala Dinner at Churchill Downs Three-course dinner at the home of the Kentucky Derby

Partner Programs Jim Beam Distillery Tour September: National Bourbon Heritage Month Kentucky Cultural Experience Outer Louisville Scenery Source: www.americanstillhouse.com

Muhammad Ali Center Life and Legacy of the Heavyweight Champion

Partner Events (cont.) Belle of Louisville U.S.’s oldest operating steamboat A cruise back in time!

4th Street Live Shopping, dinning, and entertainment

Louisville Legends Tour Two national icons in one tour experience:

SummaryLouisville is:Louisville is:

Accessible Affordable Hospitable And fully capable to receive

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