Welcome
There's much going on in Louisville. With the recent merger of Metro Louisville and Jefferson County, we've been identified as the 16th-largest city in America. A city with quantity is one thing. But a city with quality — now that's special. Louisville is special.

This is a city with much to offer: culturally, aesthetically, and economically. All these Louisville features are the result of people who make things happen here. Interesting people, smart people, creative people, innovative people. People who live here and make a difference in this community. And in many cases, exporting ideas, products, and arts to the world at large.

If you live here, you probably know what I'm talking about. Tell me who you are and what you do. If you don’t live here, it’s probably about time you came to visit. The people in this project will offer an intriguing reason for you to do so.

The People
To begin with, I assembled a group of 15 select Louisvillians to help me launch this site — on May 1, 2008. And as time goes on, there will be many more interesting subjects. There's no shortage of people to choose from. The criteria for selecting these people were simple. They had to live here and they had to be making a pretty remarkable difference in the community.

You may be among the first visitors today, or reading this some time in the future when there are many more profiles to inspire you.

So enjoy the photos, read the stories, stay in touch, and share this site with some friends.

If you live in Louisville, you should be proud. If you don’t, that’s ok too. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Yours,

Leslie Lyons
leslie@leslielyons.com