Government contracting is an excellent opportunity for a small business to diversify its customer base and grow the company by selling goods and/or services directly to the government. However, government contracting comes with a unique set of requirements and expectations, and it may not be a good fit for every business.  Join us as weContinue reading "Government Contract Readiness: Do You Have What It Takes?"

Founder Social This is an end-of-the-cohort community social event to celebrate the hard work the 2022-2023 Founder Forward cohort has put in, introduce them to the community, and help them continue to strengthen their networks. During the evening we will also host live crowdfunding in order to help further the grant offering for the founders.Continue reading "Founder Forward Celebration"

Startup Breakfast is an online event via Zoom. Hours are 8:00a - 9:00a (US Eastern Time). Please use the following link to register for and access this session:https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfumsqjMuHdQJUG1ScXOK0Y0Zo_FD7wva After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This webinar will provide an overview of what government contractors need to know about the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, especially as it relates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Interested in starting a business? Our Guide to Entrepreneurship session provides valuable information to help you understand key pre-business concepts. Free and confidential this coaching session is ideal for individuals who have never been in business and want to fully understand what is involved to start a business. In the session we address these pre-businessContinue reading "Guide to Entrepreneurship"

Join our virtual Q&A with SBA session every Thursday. We answer questions we have received during the week about SBA. Register to submit questions and get a copy of our presentation. This session is hosted by the SBA West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina district offices. 

Every Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm on the First Floor of Story founders can work for the day. This day pass does not include any conference rooms or meeting space. For more information you can call our front desk at (502) 709-7099. Source: https://www.storylouisville.com/founder-fridays

Our Virtual Office Hours are the perfect opportunity to engage with the Launch Blue coaches and instructors. Whether you are looking for more information about one of our programs, have a question about your application, or are a tech founder looking for advice join us Fridays at 12:30-1:30 pm ET.

Kentucky has always been known for its bourbon production, but in recent years, the state has enjoyed a dramatic increase in bourbon-related attractions, including tours, themed hotels, and new distilleries opening frequently. In fact, in the last two decades, bourbon production has increased by 475 percent. But how long can this boom last? Is thereContinue reading "The Future of the Bourbon Industry: A Panel Discussion"

Startup Breakfast is an online event via Zoom. Hours are 8:00a - 9:00a (US Eastern Time). Please use the following link to register for and access this session:https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfumsqjMuHdQJUG1ScXOK0Y0Zo_FD7wva After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For decades, entrepreneurs have been steered toward a singular approach to creating a valuable business: pitch idea, raise capital, commercialize the idea, raise more capital and repeat the cycle. This is great for the less than 0.01% of companies that become decacorns, but what about the other 99.9%? Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, April 5, to hearContinue reading "April Lunch"

This webinar will provide clarity to the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council's (MSDC) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification process. During this session, we give you the tools needed to submit a complete and accurate certification application through TriState MSDC.