Louisville is quite obviously on the rise. In the past month we have hosted the Ryder Cup and the Idea Fest. These are two events that are nationally and internationally reconized and bring the eyes of people from around the world to focus on our growing city if only for a few days.

As I walked in to the Idea Fest, the second one Louisville has hosted, it occured to me that this for Louisville this is more than just a convention and an economic boost. We have an opportunity to become recognized as a city at the forefront of creative and intellectual development. Along with our great path to city development we have a solid foundation for Louisville's future growth.