How the Coronavirus Is Impacting the Louisville-Area Economy

Efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus are taking a toll on Louisville's economy. The Kentucky Derby, with it's $400 million local economic impact, has been delayed until September. Louisville Tourism officials said the city has lost $57.6 million from canceled events, and Governor Andy Beshear's order to stop in-person service at restaurants and bars has led some businesses to lay off employees and change their operations. For this In Conversation special episode, we talk about the economic impact of the coronavirus. Our guests were Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Greater Louisville, Inc.Senior Vice President of Regional Economic Growth Deana Epperly Karem, U of L Health-Peace Hospital Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator Greg Oerther and Murray State University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Director Chris Wooldridge. Donate to support this and future episodes of In Conversation.