Tag: KY

Louisville Metro funds free upskilling programs to increase diversity in tech, access to tech jobs

Posted on by Dawn Marie Yankeelov

Humana, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft invest in Future of Work Initiative upskilling efforts LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville Metro has awarded new funding to west Louisville-based organizations AMPED and Louisville Central Community Center (LCCC) to grow their technology upskilling programs, part of the continued work by the Future of Work Initiative to provide skills to Louisville residents Read more about Louisville Metro funds free upskilling programs to increase diversity in tech, access to tech jobs[…]

New Funding Options for Startups

Posted on by Dawn Marie Yankeelov

Fresh options for deals join Kentucky’s growing lineup of angel groups Looking to a future past the COVID-19 crisis, Kentucky startups and other small businesses seek places to find capital and among them are alternative equity opportunities, crowdfunding, specialty partnerships and seed-round options, often with ties outside of their city. Accredited investors in the Midwest Read more about New Funding Options for Startups[…]

Entrepreneurship | Reinventing Startup Support

Posted on by Dawn Marie Yankeelov

Louisville’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is seeing a range of new developments With state government shuttering its dozen Kentucky Innovation Network offices in favor of more localized support for startup business ecosystems, the Greater Louisville region is percolating with new public-sector ventures to incite economic growth by nurturing the area’s entrepreneurs. The Louisville metropolitan area is growing, Read more about Entrepreneurship | Reinventing Startup Support[…]