BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Amplify Louisville - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Amplify Louisville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220527T123647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T123647Z UID:13908-1654171200-1654171200@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/intellectual-property-basics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/KYIPA-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220527T123141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T123141Z UID:13895-1654084800-1654084800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Venture Connectors June Lunch: Why Your Business Needs a Chief of Staff DESCRIPTION:Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday\, June 1\, to hear from Cheston Newhall\, Chief of Staff to the CEO for Bamboo Health\, who will share insights into the different types of Chief of Staff (CoS) roles\, why we’re seeing more Chiefs of Staff in today’s business world\, and how startups can use a CoS as a strategic growth lever. \n\n\n\nNewhall joined Bamboo Health\, a national collaborative care network\, in 2022. As Chief of Staff\, he leads special initiatives and projects for the CEO and partners with company leaders to drive the business’ priorities through strategy\, development and operations. He also maintains and builds relationships with Bamboo Health’s board of directors\, as well as current and future investors\, partners and collaborators. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/venture-connectors-june-lunch-why-your-business-needs-a-chief-of-staff LOCATION:Muhammad Ali Center\, 144 N 6th St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1652192107269-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T142030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T142030Z UID:13814-1653656400-1653660000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Amplify Your Pitch: Pitch Practice DESCRIPTION:Take your pitch and deck to a new level by getting feedback from experts and peers! \n\n\n\nThis is perfect for those preparing to pitch\, preparing for an accelerator\, or just getting ahead of the curve. \n\n\n\nJoin us every month immediately following Startup Chowdown. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/amplify-your-pitch-pitch-practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Event-Graphic-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T202430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T202430Z UID:13854-1653652800-1653652800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Startup Chowdown followed by Pitch Practice DESCRIPTION:Startup Chowdown is a monthly lunch\, held the last Friday of every month to foster random collisions and non-transactional relationships in our startup community. Founders will also have the opportunity for an open mic to offer and ask for support\, celebrating the wins (#celebratethewins hosted by Amplify) and share company updates. \n\n\n\nBring your whole self\, come grab some delicious lunch and a mocktail or cocktail provided by Story partners. Come and meet someone new and network in a laid back space full of awesome people. Hosted by our Community Champions Amplify Louisville. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/startup-chowdown-followed-by-pitch-practice-2 LOCATION:Story Louisville\, 900 East Main Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CopyofCopyofchowdowninsta-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T201923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T201923Z UID:13847-1653566400-1653566400@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Seven Ways to be More Productive DESCRIPTION:Get more done – Be more productive! Learn seven ways to accomplish your goals faster! URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/seven-ways-to-be-more-productive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RockIT_Logo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RockIT Women":MAILTO:shannon@rockitwomen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T201735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T201735Z UID:13844-1653562800-1653562800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:SBA Top Strategies to Marketing Your Business to the Government DESCRIPTION:The term “marketing” is a common term but its meaning in the government world is very different from the commercial world. Marketing to the government generally means selling. During this webinar\, we will focus on the top strategies to marketing your business to the federal government. The vital information you need to know to position your business for success in the government contracting arena. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/sba-top-strategies-to-marketing-your-business-to-the-government ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/image_15073E3B-4F88-48CA-AA36-6FA34F634278-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T201509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T201509Z UID:13839-1653480000-1653480000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Canopy Lunch and Learns are educational and informal gatherings of Good Business stakeholders over lunch. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/lunch-and-learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_252528409_316259075557_1_original-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T083000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T201109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T201109Z UID:13836-1653467400-1653467400@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Keeping Your Business Safe from Cyber Threats DESCRIPTION:Cyber-attacks are a growing and imminent threat to proprietary information\, finances and day-to-day operations in businesses of all size. It’s never been more important that businesses and individuals take proactive steps to protect their assets online. Join GLI’s TechFirst network for a deep dive into cybersecurity and ways you can protect your business from this risk. Supervisory Special Agent Stephen Oakes with the FBI and Gui Cozzi\, cybersecurity practice lead with Dean Dorton\, will share their experience and give real world examples of what cyber attacks can do to businesses. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/keeping-your-business-safe-from-cyber-threats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T083000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220518T200902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T200902Z UID:13833-1653381000-1653381000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Family Business Awards & Excellence Awards presented by UofL College of Business DESCRIPTION:The Family Business Awards\, in partnership with the University of Louisville Family Business Center\, recognizes outstanding achievements in family-owned businesses and shares stories of the region’s most successful firms. \n\n\n\nThe College of Business Excellence Awards are given annually to alumni and business innovators whose distinguished careers exemplify the local\, national and international impact of the College of Business and our community. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Jack Hillerich\, chairman\, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. – Maker of Louisville Slugger bats URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/family-business-awards-excellence-awards-presented-by-uofl-college-of-business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/university-of-louisville-logo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T115129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T115129Z UID:13798-1652981400-1652990400@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:TALK Presents: A Look at Our US Supply Chain Disruption & Solutions DESCRIPTION:We explore the technology around US supply chain management and what can be done\, facing today’s issues with a panel of experts. \n\n\n\nTech and Business Professionals in Louisville are invited to hear more about our US supply chain! Economic advisers see climate change\, the pandemic\, and other factors\, including the war in the Ukraine\, complicating global trade patterns for years to come. \n\n\n\nWith product shortages\, inflation\, backlogs\, and natural disasters increasing \, plus the general inability at times to move in a complicated transportation world\, we will explore how technology\, talent and other factors will make a difference. Can we depend on technology to work as we look to iron out supply change dilemmas across the globe? \n\n\n\nSeveral Louisville experts operating in this US supply chain discussion will present their views at 6 PM. Networking begins at 5:30 PM. See you live and enjoy some pizza on our TALK sponsors\, Crown Castle and Verizon. CASH Bar. Our panelists are: \n\n\n\n–Lindsey Trent\, President & Co-Founder\, Next Gen Trucking \n\n\n\n— Jesika Young\, President & CEO\, Cimtech URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/talk-presents-a-look-at-our-us-supply-chain-disruption-solutions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TALK-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T114716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T114716Z UID:13794-1652979600-1652986800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Wefunder Fireside Chat: Why Community Rounds? DESCRIPTION:What is a Community Round and why is it strategic for startups? Come find out at Wefunder’s Fireside Chat. \n\n\n\n👉🏼👉🏼Wefunder is excited to host this fireside chat for Louisville startups! \n\n\n\nCome join us for a conversation with our VP of Fundraising\, Jonny Price\, and our new Kentucky Lead\, Natalie Bonura. \n\n\n\nWe will talk about what the heck is a Community Round\, why founders should consider raising part of their next round in this way\, and our vision for getting more capital flowing to startups in Louisville.🚀 \n\n\n\n🥂Drinks and light snacks will be provided. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/wefunder-fireside-chat-why-community-rounds ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wefunder-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T113209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T113209Z UID:13778-1652808600-1652814000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Derby City Angels Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Derby City Angels is an angel investor group that is part of the Sheltowee Angel Network.  The Derby City Angels meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month and will see pitches from entrepreneurs from across the region. Investors will wee pitches from entrepreneurs selected by the Derby City Angels each month\, and one entrepreneur selected by the Sheltowee Angel Network that will be broadcast across the network to include our affiliates in Knoxville and Nashville.  URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/derby-city-angels-monthly-meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Derby-City-Angels-Event-2022-May-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T112809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T112809Z UID:13774-1652803200-1652806800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Managing Early Equity DESCRIPTION:Be fair\, protect your company\, reward your teammates\, and don’t screw up your cap table \n\n\n\nHow you issue equity to your founding team and early service providers (advisors\, contractors) sets the foundation for all future negotiations around ownership. Making sure you use the right grants\, appropriate amounts\, and the right terms is important to ensure you understand the company’s ownership and compensate your team fairly. There are also important personal tax incentives you don’t want to miss out on. In this session we’ll cover everything you need to nail your early equity distribution.We’ll be discussing topics like \n\n\n\nHow to split equity across the founding teamWhen to grant common stock or optionsWhat are important filings you need to take care of when you grant stockWhat are common vesting schedules and for which kinds of roles URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/managing-early-equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/gust-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T112252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T112252Z UID:13766-1652785200-1652788800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Grow with Google: "Reach Customers Online with Google" DESCRIPTION:Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. \n\n\n\nIn this live webinar\, we will discuss best practices for: \n\n\n\n• Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices \n\n\n\n• Creating a free Google Business Profile \n\n\n\n• Advertising your business on Google URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/grow-with-goolge-reach-customers-online-with-google ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SOAR-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220512T111613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T111613Z UID:13762-1652781600-1652785200@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:KY INNOVATION MONTHLY ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:KY Innovation Monthly Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) Meeting \n\n\n\nKY Innovation presents a monthly meeting providing ecosystem updates from cross the commonwealth for service providers in the entrepreneurial space. Each month features different regional partners with updates\, events announcements and Q&A opportunities. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/ky-innovation-monthly-entrepreneur-support-organization-webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/webinar-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T133914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T133914Z UID:13749-1652445000-1652445000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours: Ted Theofrastous\, Partner\, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EDITION: From startup to growth to exit\, KJK advises companies at all stages on ideal organizational structure\, governance matters\, tax efficiency\, intellectual property\, asset protection\, fundraising structure and execution\, as well as mergers and acquisitions. KJK also offers counsel on go-to-market strategy\, marketing and branding\, as well as participating in board-level discussions. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/launch-blue-virtual-office-hours-ted-theofrastous-partner-kohrman-jackson-krantz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/launch-blue-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T133453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T133453Z UID:13743-1652364000-1652364000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Deep Dive w/ Stephanie Fertig DESCRIPTION:Known as “America’s Seed Fund\,” the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs provide competitive access to R&D funds to stimulate technological innovation by small businesses in the U.S. The program can help startups and existing small businesses\, interested in or performing research\, by providing access to nondilutive grants funds to support proof of concept in Phase I and prototype development in Phase II. If successfully proven\, with full development support in Phase II\, successful technologies could move into the commercial market. \n\n\n\nThis event will introduce you to Stephanie Fertig\, HHS Small Business Program Lead. She currently oversees the Health and Human Services (HHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, which include the NIH SBIR & STTR programs. Many companies leverage NIH funding to attract the partners and investors needed to take an innovation to market. They focus on a variety of high-impact technologies ranging from research tools\, diagnostics\, digital health\, drugs\, medical devices\, and others. The NIH SBIR and STTR programs can provide the seed funding you need to bring your scientific innovations from bench to bedside. Visit the website for more information. Stephanie will provide a deep dive into SBIR/STTR from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) perspective. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/national-institutes-of-health-nih-sbir-sttr-deep-dive-w-stephanie-fertig ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_216313649_106484899809_1_original-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T133327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T133327Z UID:13741-1652353200-1652353200@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Weekly Webinar - GovCon Financing - SBA CAPLine Program DESCRIPTION:Our GovCon Financing webinar series continues with a look at the U.S. Small Business Administration CAPLine Program. It can help small businesses meet their short-term and cyclical working capital needs\, which is vitally important in the government contracting arena. During this webinar\, we will explore the four-loan program under the CAPlines umbrella. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/weekly-webinar-govcon-financing-sba-capline-program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/image_15073E3B-4F88-48CA-AA36-6FA34F634278-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T133222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T133222Z UID:13737-1652292000-1652292000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:May Meeting: Preventing Entrepreneur Burnout DESCRIPTION:Join the Network of Entrepreneurial Women at 6:00pm on Wednesday\, May 11\, at Heitzman Traditional Bakery And Deli (9426 Shelbyville Road) for an evening of beverages\, bites\, learning and networking. Preventing Entrepreneur Burnout: Mindset\, Mechanics\, Managing Well. \n\n\n\nMay is National Mental Health Month. Janna Donovan is a therapist with an MBA who has worked for a multi-national company\, a dot.com startup\, and an established retailer. \n\n\n\nShe’s funny and sarcastic and serious and compassionate. Her wisdom and lessons are wrapped in an explosive package of honesty and secret-busting revelations. Her experience can help you break up with anger\, resentment\, anxiety and guilt and prevent burnout! URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/may-meeting-preventing-entrepreneur-burnout ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-Graphic-600x503-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T173000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T133002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T133002Z UID:13732-1652290200-1652290200@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Startup Grind Louisville: Brad Luttrell\, Cofounder of GoWild DESCRIPTION:Brad Luttrell\, Cofounder\, CEO\, of GoWild is our May Fireside Chat Guest. This event will be hosted at TEN20 Craft Brewery. Get your ticket and join us at TEN20 Craft Brewery on Wednesday\, May 11th. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the Fireside Chat begins at 6 PM sharp. Tickets to this event are FREE\, compliments of our sponsors. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/startup-grind-louisville-brad-luttrell-cofounder-of-gowild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Startup-Grind-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T132749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T132749Z UID:13728-1652288400-1652288400@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:GLI Brewing Business DESCRIPTION:Join us after hours for a locally brewed pint\, make some new connections\, and learn how to get the best ROI on your Chamber investment. This networking event is a great way for new and potential members to introduce themselves\, meet GLI staff\, and grow their network. Come enjoy a brew and learn how to use GLI to better your business. \n\n\n\nSo bring your business cards and let us help you brew up some new connections! URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/gli-brewing-business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/b7e528a3-e3d9-3e2b-16bd-a13c8ea92ffc-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T132304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T132304Z UID:13722-1652182200-1652182200@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:KYPTAC Social Hour - Conveying Value with your Capability Statement and Bids DESCRIPTION:Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for our KYPTAC Social Hour! This is a great opportunity to ask questions\, network\, learn about upcoming events\, and discuss procurement topics. This event and future social hours WILL NOT be recorded; there will also be no slides because it is a freeform discussion. It will only occur live; but if you can’t make it and are interested\, you will have plenty of opportunities to join future events of this type.  \n\n\n\nSocial Hour Focus: Conveying Value with your Capability Statement and BidsIn the competitive landscape for government opportunities\, our ultimate challenge is conveying value when we communicate with a government agency.  In today’s social hour\, we are going to discuss how to communicate what differentiates your company from your competitors so you can write capability statements and bids that get noticed and win.   \n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted automatically on entry but will have the ability to unmute themselves and participate in a live discussion. Please be respectful of your fellow attendees and keep yourself muted unless you are actively speaking. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/kyptac-social-hour-conveying-value-with-your-capability-statement-and-bids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image_9D7B59FC-A18A-4E49-8F62-1176B9FE9CC9-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220506T132103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T132103Z UID:13717-1652169600-1652169600@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:SBDC KY: Intellectual Property Basics DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the 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. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will cover: \n\n\n\n-An overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets \n\n\n\n-Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP \n\n\n\n-Local resources and assistance available through the USPTO and other agencies \n\n\n\n4. What can I expect when I go after funding? We address the 5 areas a lender assesses to evaluate a business loan application. \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: James Wilson\, Assistant Regional Director of Midwest Regional US Patent & Trademark Offic URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/sbdc-ky-intellectual-property-basics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_AD7C03BA-6861-4066-965D-F486E860C0C9-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T092000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T092000Z UID:13641-1651235400-1651235400@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Launch Blue Office Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/launch-blue-office-hours-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/launch-blue-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T091200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T091200Z UID:13634-1651143600-1651143600@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Weekly Webinar: Navigate the NEW SAM.gov DESCRIPTION:In this webinar we will review the new System for Award Management (SAM) functionality and other systems migrated to the SAM.gov website.  URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/weekly-webinar-navigate-the-new-sam-gov ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/image_15073E3B-4F88-48CA-AA36-6FA34F634278-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T090654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T090654Z UID:13630-1651078800-1651078800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:5 Across April 2022 Startup Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Roll out the red carpet… it’s time for entrepreneurship to take the stage! \n\n\n\n5 Across\, otherwise known as “Lexington’s Version of Shark Tank\,” is BACK! This time\, 5 startups will step into the spotlight and pitch their businesses at the Lyric Theatre. The winner will receive $500 cash\, PLUS the opportunity to accept a $5\,000 investment from the Kentucky Enterprise Fund (KEF)! We will also have a delicious catered meal before the event\, networking\, and dessert at the Afterparty. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a night with the Lexington startup community! URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/5-across-april-2022-startup-pitch-competition LOCATION:Lyric Theatre\, 300 E Third St\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, 40508 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_239920529_315239336_1_original-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T090511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T090511Z UID:13626-1651068000-1651068000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Non-Dilutive Funding for Startups DESCRIPTION:Hosted by OpenGrants CEO\, Sedale Turbovsky\, and FundStory co-founder and CEO\, Bobby Gilbert\, this fireside chat is perfect for any startup considering funding options. \n\n\n\nWhile private investment such as VC or Angel investment is popular and widely discussed\, there are other strategic options that may be right for your company. Grants\, loans\, tax credits\, revenue share agreements and more are all examples of strategic funding that does not require giving up equity or repayment. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will dive into types of non-dilutive funding\, how to know what is right for your business\, and how to execute and manage your funding strategy. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will cover – \n\n\n\nApproaching Non-Dilutive Funding OptionsWays to best spend Non-Dilutive FundingAssessing OpportunitiesFunding Tools and ResourcesCreating a Funding Strategy URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/non-dilutive-funding-for-startups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_240652319_511361343879_1_original-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T085955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T085955Z UID:13619-1650978000-1650978000@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:KYPTAC Social Hour: Defense Contract Audit Agency’s Auditing Process DESCRIPTION:Grab your afternoon coffee and join us for our KYPTAC Social Hour! This is a great opportunity to ask questions\, network\, learn about upcoming events\, and discuss procurement topics. This event and future social hours WILL NOT be recorded; there will also be no slides because it is a freeform discussion. It will only occur live; but if you can’t make it and are interested\, you will have plenty of opportunities to join future events of this type.  \n\n\n\nSocial Hour Focus:DCAA’s Audit Process – An overview of DCAA’s audit process and some common items related to the audit process. Presented by Joe Greger from DCAA.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted automatically on entry but will have the ability to unmute themselves and participate in a live discussion. Please be respectful of your fellow attendees and keep yourself muted unless you are actively speaking. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/kyptac-social-hour-defense-contract-audit-agencys-auditing-process ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image_9D7B59FC-A18A-4E49-8F62-1176B9FE9CC9-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T085406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T085406Z UID:13612-1650639600-1650639600@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:Social Impact Sprint DESCRIPTION:What are the most critical issues that need to be addressed by leaders in this community? \n\n\n\nThat’s the challenge we’re posing to our members Friday\, April 22 at a first-of-its-kind workshop at the Leadership Louisville Center. We’re calling it a Social Impact Sprint. URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/social-impact-sprint LOCATION:Leadership Louisville Center\, 707 W. Main St.\, Lousiville\, Kentucky\, 40202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Social-Impact-Sprint-April-22_Newsletter-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T224601 CREATED:20220413T084641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T084641Z UID:13605-1650538800-1650538800@staging.amplifylouisville.com SUMMARY:KYPTAC Weekly Webinar: WBEC & WOSB Certification DESCRIPTION:Becoming certified as a Woman Owned Small Business can open doors to many government contracting opportunites.  Colleen Rudisell and Rob Moore of the Womens Business Enterprise Council- Ohio River Valley\, will lead the webinar\, starting with the benefits of WOSB/EDWOSB certification\, a discussion of whether or not certification is right for you and how to apply.  As one of only 4 organizations approved by the SBA to provide 3rd party certification\, they will also discuss the SBA’s WOSB application as it coordinates with the WBEC certification.  URL:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/event/kyptac-weekly-webinar-wbec-wosb-certification ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.amplifylouisville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/image_15073E3B-4F88-48CA-AA36-6FA34F634278-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="KYPTAC":MAILTO:KYPTACinfo@kstc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR