Louisville Central Community Center

Louisville Central Community Center is a non-profit, community-based organization that offers a variety of programs and services to support adults in the workforce, along with emerging entrepreneurs. Employment services and job training for adults, money management and homeownership are just some of the services provided in addition to those listed below. Programs include:

– Working Solutions: Employer and job seeker service which helps to connect the right candidate to the right positions. Job seekers may also access other services such as assistance with resume building, search and placement assistance, and mock interviewing.

– Money Matters Club: A financial coaching club that offers 1:1 financial coaching support to help participants achieve goals in the areas of asset attainment, budgeting and savings, credit attainment and repair, and much more. This program also works to alleviate barriers to goal achievement such as low wage employment, childcare issues, housing, and transportation issues.

– Adult Basic Education (GED): In partnership with JCPS we offer FREE GED classes to individuals interested in obtaining their GED.

– Skill Up Webinar Series: A technology skills training program to help both entrepreneurs and family leaders compete in our ever-changing world. This webinar series is aimed at providing information about certifications in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cyber security.

– Entrepreneurship Training Program & Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Network: Offers networking and training opportunities to both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.

For more information, contact (502) 583-8821 or [email protected].

 


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Frankfort Avenue Business Association

The Frankfort Avenue Business Association, or FABA, is a non-profit organization that exists to enhance Frankfort Avenue as a place to do business, and as a premier destination for Louisville shopping, dining, and entertainment.. FABA works to stimulate economic development by implementing marketing activities that promote and improve the business climate. Click here to inquire about joining as a member.

For more information, contact [email protected].


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National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Kentucky Chapter

If you’ve been looking for a place that supports and elevates women business owners to the next level, the National Association of Women Business Owners, Kentucky Chapter, is for you. NAWBO is the essential community for all women business owners with a diverse group of members supporting, encouraging, teaching, and sharing with each other. NAWBO is a network for women in business that supports, provides resources, aids opportunities and forms partnerships among the woman-owned business community in Kentucky and beyond. While NAWBO is a world-wide organization, NAWBO Kentucky serves Kentucky, the Southern Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio areas. Members represent a variety of different business industries, providing opportunities for business connections in whatever area you need them. Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility, along with those who support the mission and vision of NAWBO.

For more information, contact [email protected] or and [email protected] for more information.


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Indiana Small Business Development Center

The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) helps small businesses start, grow, finance, innovate, and transition through no-cost, confidential business advising and training. The Indiana SBDC was established in 1985 with funding support from the U.S. Small Business Administration and State of Indiana and has worked with over 50,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses. With a network of 10 regional offices throughout the state, the Indiana SBDC helps Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter. For small businesses, see information about resources from Indiana SBDC here.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (812) 952-9765.


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Chamber of St. Matthews

The Chamber of St. Matthews has a rich history of getting things done for businesses and the community. Membership with The Chamber of St. Matthews is an investment, not only in the future of your business but in the growth of the community that it serves. Their diverse membership represents the St. Matthews community and communities at large, with members ranging from business to civic and non-profit organizations to education to government to home-based businesses and to individuals. This organization has over 1,000 members who believe that Chamber support is an important component to their business growth and to their communities. The Chamber’s events and programs are managed by a professional staff under the leadership of a 15-member Board of Directors who serve on a voluntary basis and are elected by the Membership.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 502-899-2523.


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Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce

The Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce exists to connect people with potential. Community is an invitation to find in others the best of who we are through what we can accomplish together. It is an affirmation that through connection we bridge the potential of each person to the possibility of becoming something greater than we can imagine alone. It is a commitment to creating a future in which each of us thrives through mutual support – because where people thrive, community abides.

For more information, contact contact [email protected] or 502-228-7493.


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Cherokee Triangle Association (KY)

The purposes of the Cherokee Triangle Association (CTA) are as follows: (1) To provide a forum for discussion of neighborhood matters and an institution to promote neighborhood improvement and activities with that purpose; (2) To foster awareness of the neighborhood as a desirable place to live; (3) To cooperate with other organizations having analogous objectives; and (4) to encourage community planning, area development, and aesthetic and historic awareness by direct action and/or by allocation of corporate assets to other organizations and individuals as outlined by Section 501(c) of the United States Revenue Code.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (502) 459-0256.


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Meade County KY Chamber of Commerce

The Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce strives to develop and sustain a thriving economy that will help to enhance Meade County’s quality of life. The Meade County Chamber of Commerce strives to keep all of their members informed, educated, and connected, and they promote a vibrant business environment and foster economic prosperity for all of their members. This chamber works to help businesses be successful by operating in a climate that encourages growth and allows for the expansion of jobs and facilities.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 270-422-3626.


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Spencer County – Taylorsville KY Chamber of Commerce

Spencer County KY – Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to champion pride, as well as encourage economic growth in Spencer county by bonding together their citizens, businesses, and government as a whole. The Spencer County-Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce is a major force in the community’s economic prosperity and outstanding lifestyle. As a non-profit membership organization, the Chamber provides the leadership to achieve a diverse balanced economy that enhances the quality of living and working in Spencer County. Also offered to members are networking events, ribbon cuttings or groundbreaking ceremonies, discounted chamber rentals, committee involvement opportunities, advocacy, educational opportunities, and much more.

For more information, contact Dawn Derossett at [email protected] or (502) 477-8369.


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