Office Hours

Remote

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.

Dept. of Economic Development: Small Business Resource Fair

The Small Business Resource Fair will offer one-on-one access to Louisville's ecosystem of small business resource providers from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 30th at St. Stephens Family Life Center, 2nd floor.

Free

Strategies to Raise Capital Including Debt, Equity, and Best Business Loan

Remote

Are you looking to raise capital to grow/scale or expand your business? In this workshop, you will learn how to strategically raise traditional and nontraditional funds for your business, the benefits and drawbacks of debt vs. equity financing, and what documents most lenders/investors will request from you. This training will expand your financial literacy and […]

How to Succeed in Business: The Keys to Writing a Winning Business Plan

Remote

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 […]

$40

KY APEX Accelerator + KSEF Social Hour: The NEW SBA Veteran Small Business Certification

Remote

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. The Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF) will also join us to share resources for funding your company's next big idea through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) […]

Start Up Breakfast

Remote

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.

Nameless Catering Lunch for Story Members

Story Louisville 900 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, United States

Our partners at Nameless Catering have brought lunch today! Join us on the 2nd floor in the kitchen. Our partners at Nameless have officially opened for business in Louisville! Learn more about getting Nameless to cater your next event! Bon Apetit!

Workforce Connections: Finding Hidden Talent

A surplus of talent exists in places that employers aren’t looking, and we have some creative solutions to share with you that will help you both save money in your recruitment process and fill your open positions. Our region is incredibly fortunate to have a robust ecosystem of strong community organizations and programs that support the […]

Q&A with SBA

Remote

Join our virtual Q&A with SBA session every Thursday. We answer a few of the questions we received during the week and then answer any questions you may have. This session is hosted by the SBA West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee district offices. 

Sheltowee Venture Fund II Presentation

Remote

The AGMH & Sheltowee Venture Fund II is the successor to a successful Fund 1 that was closed earlier this year. The fund has 15 companies in its portfolio, which are making moves to raise additional capital at higher valuations. The fund also builds on the Angel Capital Group Fund II efforts from 2013 - […]

Network N’ Chill: Hues of Innovation A Roadshow Celebrating Black and Brown Founders

Network N' Chill is dedicated to connecting and supporting entrepreneurs. Network N' Chill is proud to announce the launch of its new series aimed at promoting and creating access for black and brown founders to create venture backable companies in Kentucky. The series, which will take place in cities like Covington, Paducah, and Lexington, is […]

Free

4th Friday Women’s Roundtable

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 topics, including: