Subcontracting can present a great opportunity to break into government contracting, especially for new businesses.During this webinar we will discuss:

Selling and fundraising are two major components of any business. On April 27th, 2023, 11 am ET, we’ll be taking a deeper look into two new tools that entrepreneurs can use to increase conversions and create financial models to help attract investors. Join us for an insight into the potential of these tools for your […]

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 the presentation slides. Representatives from the SBA West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee district offices will answer your questions. 

STRONG WOMEN, STRONG COFFEE Join us every fourth Friday of the month for an exciting, inspiring hour with women throughout Louisville discussing a variety of topics related to your business and career goals!  Each month, we will present a special guest speaker to offer words of wisdom, advice, experience, and encouragement, and we will discuss […]

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.

Certified Google Marketing Specialist Connie Kreutzjans will be available for business owners seeking FREE assistance on how to get started with a Google relationship or have questions about Google products such as Google ads, Business listing, Merchant/Shopping, Tag Manager/ Google Analytics/ G4, YouTube and Google Trends. Each 1-1 session with a business will be 30 […]

The week preceding the first Saturday in May, known to those in the know as "Derby Week," attracts more than 1.5 million visitors to Louisville, KY, making it a premier spot to meet business and community leaders, celebrities, politicians, and just about everyone who is anyone. People come together to enjoy numerous related galas, parties, […]

Derby Diversity Week Ideathon is a competition focused on diversity in entrepreneurship and technology, and the competition is currently in its second year. The first year’s competition took place from May – October 2022, and $50,000.00 in prize funding was awarded thanks to a generous prize pool from sponsors Curaleaf and Churchill Downs.

Our four session business builder workshop is designed to teach foundational information needed to operate a successful business. Topics include: business planning, company description, target market discovery, business registration, marketing, financial reporting and business operations. Classes will run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Participants will be emailed Zoom links prior to each class. Please […]

Join us for an unforgettable fireside chat with Kaveh Zamanian, the visionary founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery. From his journey as an immigrant entrepreneur to his innovative approach to bourbon-making and his impact on the NuLu neighborhood of Louisville, Kaveh has a wealth of insights and experiences to share. Come hear his inspiring story, gain […]

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.

Monthly lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month from noon-1 p.m.