Airport Inn
Vimla Rai
3315 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 452-1501 FAX (502) 452-1119

Free cable, outdoor swimming pool and meeting rooms available.

Best Western Dixie Inn
Mrs. Gina Patel
1735 Stuart Ave.
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 449-7376 FAX (502) 449-7375
www.bestwestern.com

Brand new hotel, indoor pool, fitness room, complimentary continental breakfast, high speed Internet access in every room, airport shuttle and Jacuzzi rooms.

Best Western Green Tree Inn
Wendy Stevens
1425 Broadway St.
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 288-9281/FAX (812) 288-9281
www.bestwesterngreentreeinn.com

Only modern hotel with doorside parking in area. Free high-speed Internet in all rooms. 4 miles from downtown Louisville.

Comfort Suites-LaGrange
Mr. Dick Klause
1500 E. Crystal Dr.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 225-4125 FAX (502) 225-6282
www.greenrivermotel.com/Comfort/vt/lobby.htm

55 suites, free high-speed Internet access-wireless, executive and honeymoon suites.

Country Inn & Suites
Mr. Rajesh Patel
1241 Kentucky Mills Dr.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 261-9434 FAX (502) 261-9422
www.countryinns.com

New 71-room hotel with indoor pool, whirlpool, deluxe complimentary breakfast, business center, meeting and exercise facility and guest laundry.

Days Inn & Suites
Mr. Nick Patel
4051 Cane Run Rd.
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 447-3700 FAX (502) 447-3794
www.the.daysinn.com/louisville11207

51 spacious rooms, conveniently located, sauna, exercise room, executive Jacuzzi Suites and free continental breakfast. Only 5 miles from the Airport/Six Flags. Free wireless Internet.

Days Inn Sellersburg
Mr. Steve Norman
7618 Old State Road 60
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4451 FAX (812) 246-2200
www.daysinnlouisville.com

Limited service economy hotel.

Econo Lodge Airport & Fair/Expo. Center
Mr. Jay Patel
6109 Preston Hwy.
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 966-5445 FAX (502) 969-9366
www.hrshotelsgroup.com

New property with interior corridors located 3 miles from the Fairgrounds, Airport and Six Flags.

Inn Off the Alley
Ms. Gerry Harrah
1325 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 451-0121
www.shoppesonthealley.com

Located in Louisville’s historic Highlands. 2 cozy suites. Close to Louisville’s best restaurants and antique shops.

First Capitol Hotel
Mr. Joe Harlan
115 Skypark Ln.
I-64 & SR 135
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4192 FAX (812) 738-4192
www.1stcapitolhotel.com

44 charming rooms, interior corridor, wireless Internet, banquet and meeting facilities, corporate and AAA discounts, outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge, and free local calls.

Hampton Inn Brooks
Mr. Jay Patel
180 Willabrook Dr.
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 957-5050 FAX (502) 957-3315
www.hampton-inn.com

New 64-room hotel on I-65 at exit 121.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Ms. Rebecca Clark
1620 Alliant Ave.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 240-0035 FAX (502) 240-0998
www.nealmgt.com

82 rooms - all suites with fridge, sofa, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, indoor pool, spa, and fitness room.

Holiday Inn Express
Mr. Ray Bhatt
1001 Paige Pl.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-5678 FAX (502) 225-0600

Rated top award by Holiday Inn in the whole Louisville area. Jacuzzi suites/executive suites with microwave and refrigerators.

Holiday Inn Express
Mr. Satish Patel
1901 E. Blue Lick Rd.
P.O. Box 599
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 955-1501 FAX (502) 955-1574

52-room motel, outdoor pool, free continental breakfast.

Howard Johnson Express
Mr. Nalin Kumar
709 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 363-9952 FAX (502) 363-5532

Located one block from main gate of Fairgrounds. All amenities.

Quality Inn & Suites
Mr. Keith Patel
716 Brooks Hill Rd.
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 955-6272 FAX (502) 955-5911

Suites and Jacuzzi rooms, indoor pool, free continental breakfast.

Ramada Limited Airport & Fair/Expo Center
Mr. Jay Patel
2912 Crittenden Dr.
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 637-6336 FAX (502) 637-6030
www.the.ramada.com/louisville11826

Across from Fair & Expo Center and Airport. Indoor pool, business center and exercise room.

Red Carpet Inn
Mr. Mike Lu
1640 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 491-7320 FAX (502) 499-7617

Rooms $34.88 and up. Free cable, with HBO and ESPN.

Red Carpet Inn
Dr. Manoj Patel
1714 New Haven Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1112 FAX (502) 348-1114

Red Carpet is a Gold Key Property offering premium movie channels, nonsmoking, fax and copier service and truck parking. 40 miles from Louisville.

Rodeway Inn Airport
Mr. Nalin Kumar
571 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 361-5008 FAX (502) 361-0037
www.choicehotels.com

Motel located near airport and Kentucky Exposition Center.

Super 8 Airport Expo
Ms. Anisha Patel
101 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 635-0799 FAX (502) 635-7408

Located within walking distance of Six Flags, Expo Center, Papa John’s Stadium, and Cracker Barrel.

Super 8 Motel
Mr. Harish Mistry
1420 E. Crystal Dr.
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 225-9778 FAX (502) 222-6169
www.super8.com

I-71 Exit 22, Just 20 minutes east of Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, 35 minutes from speedway. HBO, ESPN and Showtime, Free Continental Breakfast. Next to Cracker Barrel.

Super 8 Motel & Suites
Mr. Girish Patel
1501 Alliant Ave.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-8889 FAX (502) 267-9295
www.super8.com

Upscale property with indoor pool, exercise room, complimentary breakfast, and a variety of room types.

Super 8 Motel Louisville Airport
Mr. Rocky Patel
4800 Preston Hwy.
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 968-0088 FAX (502) 968-0088

Your night is great at Super 8. Free Internet, local calls, and airport pickup and drop off service. Weekly, group and corporate rates available. Kids under 12 stay free!

 

Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing Services

Adhawks Advertising & Public Relations
Ms. Sonia Ruiz
201 E. Main St., Ste. 104
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-3224 FAX (502) 589-3208
www.adhawks.com

Full-service advertising and public relations services specializing in diversity, non-profit, financial and healthcare organizations.

 

Arts

African American Theatre Program
Dr. Lundeana Thomas
2314 South Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 852-8442 FAX (502) 852-7235

AATP offers nine academic courses of practical study in African American culture, history, theory, acting, directing and designing. Two main shows yearly.

E & S Gallery
Mr. Walter Shannon
108 S. 10th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 568-2005 FAX (502) 568-2007

Landscapes, African-American abstract prints, originals, sculpture and collectibles. Custom framing.

Juneteenth Legacy Theatre
Lorna Littleway
P.O. Box 3463
Louisville, KY  40201
(502) 636-4200 FAX (502) 589-9902
www.JuneteenthLegacyTheatre.com

Kentucky professional African-American theatre company develops new works as music cabarets and bio-dramas for the Juneteenth Jamboree & Bold Journeys Tour.

 

Associations/Organizations

Kentuckiana Minority Business Council
Mr. Greg Huelsman
614 W. Main St., Ste. 5500
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 625-0135 FAX (502) 625-0082
www.kmbc.biz

Provide a direct link between corporate America and minority owned businesses.

Louisville Arts Council
Ms. Nana Yaa Asantewaa
332 W. Broadway, Ste. 1019
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-9525 FAX (502) 585-9521

The mission of the Louisville Arts Council, Inc. is to assist community arts and artists by nurturing relationships, fostering multicultural diversity, providing tools and resource materials and advocating for the growth and economic development of our community.

Louisville Urban League, The
Mr. Ben Richmond
1535 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 585-4622 FAX (502) 585-2335
www.lul.org

Provides workforce development, housing, neighborhood revitalization, youth and diabetes awareness services designed to build socially and economically stable families and successful school age youth.

 

Caterers

Cafe Kilimanjaro Catering
Mr. Shedrick Jones
649 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-4332 FAX (502) 583-3143
www.cafekilimanjaro.com

Catering for all occasions. African, Caribbean and American food. Serve 15-150 at Cafe; 15-150+ off-site. Event planning help available.

 

Educational Tours/Museum

Muhammad Ali Center
Ms. Jeanie Kahnke
One Riverfront Plaza, Ste. 1702
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-9254 FAX (502) 584-6009
www.alicenter.org

Innovative exhibits, public programs, and global initiatives carry on Muhammad’s legacy and inspire exploration of the greatness within ourselves. Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 12-5 p.m.

 

Entertainment/Booking Agencies

Memorable Celebrations a division of Audio X-PRESS LLC
Ms. Sharon Bell
2417 Farnsley Rd.
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 449-0935 FAX (502) 499-1870
www.memorablecelebrations.com

Specializing in audio visual systems, entertainment, team building, icebreakers, and games for parties, weddings, and corporate, school and religious events.

Jerry Tolson Entertainment Service
Mr. Jerry Tolson
104 Chestnut Glen Dr.
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 254-1080 FAX (502) 253-9222
www.jekatomusic.com

The finest touch in live music for all occasions.

Ron Jones Jazz Quartet, The
Mr. Ron Jones
4607 Yocumshire Dr.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 495-6602 FAX (502) 495-6602
www.ronjonesquartet.com

Supplies the best in traditional and contemporary jazz. The group can break down to a duo or trio if necessary.

 

Exhibition-Contractors/Decorators/Designers/Installers

Mane Event Decorators, Inc.
Mrs. Ruth Jenkins
617 Walnut St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 284-6956 FAX (812) 284-6905
www.maneevent.com

Planning and decor for: Conventions, Expos, Tradeshows, Theme parties and Fashion Shows.

 

Historical

Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage
Ms. Celest Lanier
315 Guthrie Green, Ste. 400
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-4100 FAX (502) 583-4112
www.kcaah.com

African-American Museum and Cultural Center located in the historic Russell District. Opening in summer 2006.

 

Transportation

Community Aztec Limousine Service, Inc.
Mr. Fred Moore
5617 Fern Valley Rd.
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 499-4899 FAX (502) 968-0956
www.azteclimousine.com

Customers who just need sedans and regular limos to the customers who like to party, we carry Chrysler 300s, Navigators, Excursions and Hummers.

Executive Transportation System
Ms. Janet Lucas-Simpson
4012 Dupont Cir., Ste. 403
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-2835 FAX (502) 897-3001
www.louisvilletransport.com

Airport shuttle/limousine/charter bus service/tours.

 

Photography

Starlight Photo
Mr. Leonard Boulware
1101 S. Brook St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 585-4929 FAX (502) 585-5432
www.starlightphotopic.com

Full service photography services including: digital imaging, design work, headshots, event coverage and location printing.

 

Printer/Embosser/Engraver

Wildcard Printing, LLC
Mr. Derwin Webb
2420 Ampere Dr
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-2273 FAX (502) 266-9476

Commercial sheet-fed printing company helping clients solve their print media challenges with economic and innovative solutions. Certified minority owned.

 

Retail Specialty Stores

Shoppes on the Alley
Ms. Gerry Harrah
1325 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 451-0121 FAX
www.shoppesonthealley.com

An eclectic array of home, antique and gift shops in a turn-of-the-century Victorian home. Lunch cafe and tea room on site.

 

Restaurants

Asiatique Restaurant
Ms. Deanna Morgan
1767 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-2749 FAX (502) 451-2797
www.asiatique.bigstep.com

“Palate Meets Palette” Pacific Rim cuisine in a new, metropolitan atmosphere. Full bar and lounge. Scenic deck and two private dining areas available.

Big Hopp’s Casual Dining & Catering
Mr. Mike Washington
800 W. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-6600 FAX (502) 589-6693
www.bighoppsinc.com

Big Hopps, The Place to be. Enjoy a great casual dining experience. Great Food, Family Atmosphere, Full Bar. Also Live Jazz and Blues music every Friday and Saturday.

Cafe Kilimanjaro
Mr. Shedrick Jones
649 S. 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-4332 FAX (502) 583-3143
www.cafekilimanjaro.com

Authentic multi-ethnic dishes and drinks from the cuisines of the Caribbean, Africa and South America in a tropical atmosphere.

Ferd Grisanti Restaurant
Ms. Jennifer Harrison
10212 Taylorsville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-0050 FAX (502) 267-0119
www.ferdgrisanti.com

FERD GRISANTI is a family owned Restaurant specializing in NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE featuring homemade pastas and fresh cut veal! FERD GRISANTI has been serving Louisville families and visitors for 31 years.

Kobe’s Japanese Steak House
Ms. Dee Balmorez
301 Southern Indiana Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 280-8500 FAX (812) 280-9648
www.kobesteakhouse.net

Located minutes from Downtown Louisville, I-65 Exit 0. Excellent sushi! Enjoy a great family atmosphere at our Hibachi grill.

Le Relais
Mr. Anthony Dike
2817 Taylorsville Rd.
Bowman Field
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-9020 FAX (502) 459-3112

Features Louisville's finest French cuisine. Outside deck for lunch and dinner.

Los Aztecas
Mr. Saul Garcia
530 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-8535 FAX (502) 561-9065

Fresh, authentic Mexican restaurant and bar, located downtown, over 50 tequilas, private dining and fun atmosphere.

Luigi’s Pizzeria
Mr. Luigi Gelsomini
715 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-0005 FAX (502) 589-7192

ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Pizza by the slices, specialty pizza, fresh pastas, calzones, salads, subs, desserts. Lunch Mon. - Fri and Sat 11:00-3:00. Delivery.

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Mr. Donal Ryan
933 Baxter Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 473-1222 FAX (502) 473-1206

Authentic Irish decor. Voted top new restaurant. Quality food, beers and music.

Sapporo Japanese Grill & Sushi
Ms. Mi Kim
1706 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 479-5550 FAX (502) 479-5551

Best sushi and teppanyaki. Have largest grill in town. Metro, modern and contemporary.

Sapporo Japanese Grill & Sushi
Ms. Mi Kim
12905 Shelbyville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 253-0036

Best sushi and teppanyaki. Have largest grill in town. Metro, modern, and contemporary.

Serviche
Tari O’Bannon
1538 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY  40205
(502) 473-8560 FAX (502) 473-8562
www.sevicherestaurant.com

Recognized by Bon Appetit as Best of the Year 2006, Chef Anthony Lamas offers contemporary Latin cuisine at it’s best.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Mr. Tong Hero Sin
9026 Taylorsville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 499-5700 FAX (502) 491-4714

We are the oldest Japanese restaurant in the Louisville area, with traditional Japanese Hot Kitchen and Hibachi Style Grille. Large sushi bar with fresh seafood delivered three times per week. Celebrating our 15th anniversary.

Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant
Ms. Paula Fisher
150 S. 5th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 580-1350 FAX (502) 580-1355
www.vincenzosdining.biz

Fine dining restaurant featuring authentic Northern Italian/Continental cuisine.

Wendy’s
Ms. Mary Gardner
1903 Stanley Gault Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 254-7130 FAX (502) 254-7031
www.wendys.com

26 Locations. Serving the Greater Metro Louisville area. “Best burgers in the business.”

Yaching’s East West Cuisine
Ms. Laura Tao
105 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-4005 FAX (502) 585-4005

Yaching’s is an elegant and stylish restaurant specializing in pan-Asian and west dishes with an Asian twist.

 

Specialty Gifts/Baskets

Ad Specialties 4U, LLC
Ms. Karen Thompson
PO Box 212
Eastwood, KY 40018
(502) 664-3675 FAX (502) 254-1604
www.adspec4u.com

Offer wide variety of imprintable promotional products online. Call for information on weekly specials. Turnaround time 5-7 business days.

B & D Novelty
Mr. Howard Young
129 Coral Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 802-2289 FAX (866) 302-0108
www.bdnovelty.com

National distributor of promotional merchandise, apparel, and awards.

 

Temporary Services

Power Staffing Inc.
Ms. Lindsey Burbridge
10002 Shelbyville Rd., Ste. 101
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 568-2060 FAX (502) 568-8812
www.powerstaffing.com

Provides professional full-time or temporary staffing that precisely meet a company's needs.