Founder of Dan O’s Seasonings Dan Oliver started the company by developing a signature spice blend for cooking chicken. | Photo courtesy Dan O’s Seasonings.
Eight of these are based right here in Louisville, including one in the top 1,000 of the list.
The Inc. 5000 list ranks private companies according to percentage of revenue growth over a three-year period. The Louisville companies on the list this year have a median growth rate of 167%, and three of them were founded within the last three to four years. Let’s take a look at the companies that made the grade:
Dan O’s Seasonings Founded: 2015 Industry: Food + Beverage What it does: Specialty spice blends and seasonings
First Class Commercial Cleaning Founded: 2016 Industry: Environmental Services What it does: Nightly janitorial services, medical facility cleaning, office cleaning
Midwest Barrel Founded: 2015 Industry: Retail What it does: Buys and sells used whiskey and wine barrels for home brewing, decor, and BBQ smoking
Cornerstone Engineering Founded: 2003 Industry: Engineering What it does: Nationwide geotechnical, structural, and environmental services
Open mic comedy night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club | $5 | Try your hand at stand up alongside established comics, out of town guests, and other newbies.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Rosie and The Rockabillies | 5:30-9 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | $25 | This retro-themed band will perform an outdoor concert after a garden walk with the Yew Dell horticultural staff.
Friday, Aug. 15
“TL;DR: Thelma & Louise; Dyke Remix” | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | The Henry Clay Theater | $20+ | This grrl-rock musical reimagines the finale of the iconic film as the beginning of a new life together.
Paranormal Cirque | Friday, Aug. 15-Monday, Aug. 18 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $27 | Something wicked this way comes to Louisville as acrobats, illusionists, and more put on a dark, fantastical show under the big top.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Paristown Flea | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Shop from an eclectic mix of vendors for vintage wares, funky junk, and other curiosities.
CONNECT at Bernheim | 6:34-11:34 p.m. | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, Clermont | $25+ The forest will be filled with glowing art, fun activities, and live music on two stages.
Cinnaholic is coming to Louisville with its first Kentucky location later this month. The cinnamon roll spot will host a grand opening on Shelbyville Road in St. Matthews on Friday, Aug. 22. Bonus: All the rolls are plant-based and allergy friendly. (Courier Journal)
Ranked
Seven Louisville hotels were named on the AAA list of Four Diamond hotels, including 21c and the Brown, which has been on the list since 1993. Vincenzo’s also landed a spot on the list of Four Diamond restaurants. (WHAS11)
Opening
A new Middle Eastern market + bakery is opening on Breckenridge Lane this week. Yafa will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Aug. 15, 5-9 p.m. Shop spices, produce, fresh bread, and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods.
Biz
More like Kentucky Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse just bought a $25 million headquarters building on Dutchmans Lane. Did you know? Texas Roadhouse originated not in Texas, but right across the river in Clarksville, IN. (Louisville Business First)
History
You might know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s historical marker program, but did you know Louisville has its own historical markers? These mark locations with a particular historical significance to Louisville or Jefferson County. The period to submit new historical markers for next year closes on Monday, Sept. 1.
Closed
The Vinaigrette Salad location on Hurstborne Road is closed, effective immediately. The Bardstown Road location is still open every day until 8 p.m.
Sports
Kasean Pryor has confirmed he’ll be ready for the season opener. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
It may not feel like it, but fall will be upon us before we know it — and that means flu season.
Luckily, you can get ahead of the bug by snagging a flu shot at the Kentucky State Fair. Plus, you’ll walk home with a $20 Kroger gift card. Just visit the Healthy Horizons Pavilion in South Wing B any day but Sundays.
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