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Have you ever started to post on social media and wondered how you could best utilize it for your small business? Join Kentucky SBDC Business Coach JC Phelps to learn how to optimize your social media strategy, grow your following, and convert digital impressions into paid customers. This training will cover both Facebook and InstagramContinue reading "Facebook + Instagram for Small Business"
Thousand of startups have – and continue to – launch their companies at, and alongside, Venture Hubs. Venture Hubs bring startups together and provide them with connections, capital, and space to grow venture-scale companies. This call will include a 30-minute panel discussion followed by a 25-minute Q&A session. Participants can submit questions via the chatContinue reading "State of the Venture Hub World"
UK HealthCare is the power of advanced medicine, but it is also so much more. It is 9,000 people – physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals – all dedicated to providing the most advanced, most effective care available in Kentucky and beyond. With so many needs for specialized supplies, UK HealthCare works with aContinue reading "KYPTAC Weekly Webinar"
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. The USPTO offers this free event for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students the firstContinue reading "Intellectual Property Basics"
oin us every Thursday at 12 pm Eastern for Q&A with SBA, when we answer the week's top business questions from a 4 state region-- and then turn it over to you! We now have business experts from SBA's West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina district offices on hand to answer your questions. AskContinue reading "Q&A with SBA"
Every Friday, Story Louisville offers free coworking passes for our startup and small business community to connect with peers at Story. Every Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm 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 youContinue reading "Story Louisville Founder Fridays"
Launch Blue 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 from 12:30-1:30 pm ET.Time Please choose only oneContinue reading "Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours"
Join business and community leaders and elected officials to learn about GLI's 2023 state legislative priorities, honor GLI's 2022 Most Valuable Policymakers, and hear what's in store for next year's session in Frankfort from Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and Speaker of the House David Osborne. $49.00
Join us for an evening of networking with Louisville startup founders, entrepreneurs, and community supporters. Startup Grind is a locally-organized global community of events that share entrepreneurs' stories while building meaningful connections with other founders. For our last event of 2022, Startup Grind Louisville welcomes Amber Fields. Amber is the founder of Black UX Labs, a coaching and consultingContinue reading "Start Up Grind"
Startup Breakfast is an informal meeting of Startup entrepreneurs and leaders - an opportunity to be a part of the Lexington startup community.
Venture Connectors is excited to offer a masterclass in storytelling at our December lunch! Join us on Wednesday, December 7, to hear from John Waggoner, Founder & Chairman of American Queen Voyages, and President & CEO of HMS Global Maritime. He will tell the incredible story of how he turned his childhood dream into a hugely successful career, growingContinue reading "December Lunch: A Boy, A Boat & A Dream"
Carta is hosting its annual Carta Equity Summit—a free, virtual event for the brightest minds in the venture ecosystem committed to creating more access to equity ownership. At the Summit, Carta will release its annual report detailing equity ownership by race, gender, geography, and ethnicity. The Carta Equity Summit is an opportunity to evaluate progress,Continue reading "Carta Equity Summit"
After 5 rounds of pitches from KY startups, we've arrived at the FINALS. $55,000 is on the line in this special edition of 5 Across! Dinner will be catered and concessions at the Kentucky Theatre will be open for snacks and drinks. Join us for a night with the Lexington startup community!
Help us celebrate the spirit of the season! Join us December 7th for a member Holiday party and Board mixer – including some seasonal beverages and refreshments. Open to both members and non-members.
Startup Grinds next Fireside Chat is right around the corner! Join us December 7 at Ten20 Craft Brewery Butchertown with Amber Fields, founder of Black UX Labs. Black UX Labs brings UX practitioners and UX leaders together to create inclusive design and digital teams. Learn about Amber's experience as a UX researcher, finding her tribe in tech, what she’sContinue reading "Startup Grind: Amber Fields"
On an annual basis, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Central Purchasing division processes approximately 300 contracts, quotes, bids and requests for proposals totaling millions of dollars in purchases for the City of Lexington. The city has multiple upcoming construction and professional services contracts funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Join us toContinue reading "KYPTAC Webinar"
Join us every Thursday at 12 pm Eastern for Q&A with SBA, when we answer the week's top business questions from a 4 state region-- and then turn it over to you! We now have business experts from SBA's West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina district offices on hand to answer your questions. AskContinue reading "Weekly Q&A with SBA"
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 from 12:30-1:30 pm ET.
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. The USPTO offers this free event for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students everyContinue reading "Intellectual Property Basics"
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Calling women in tech --Time to get inspired, catch up with old friends and meet new ones! Over 600 women and a few good men will gather on December 13 for our annual conference that includes leading experts in technology who speak, lead demos, and participate in a variety of networking and mentorship programs.
Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for this week's Social Hour! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, network, learn about upcoming events and discuss procurement topics. At the end of our event, the Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF) will join us to share resources for funding your company's next big idea throughContinue reading "Social Hour"
Startup Breakfast is an online event via Zoom. Hours are 8:00a - 9:00a (US Eastern Time).
SBIR Unplugged is your monthly SBIR/STTR focused networking and peer mentoring connection for Kentucky-based startups and university innovators. Whether you are new to SBIR or an SBIR pro, you will enjoy this chance to connect with your peers, learn, and share your knowledge.
When did you last update your Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile? During this webinar, we will discuss how to make the most of your DSBS profile. We don’t want you to miss out on the best free advertising opportunity available in the world of government contracting!We will discuss:
Join us every Thursday at 12 pm Eastern for Q&A with SBA, when we answer the week's top business questions from a 4 state region-- and then turn it over to you! We now have business experts from SBA's West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina district offices on hand to answer your questions. AskContinue reading "Q&A with SBA"
