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October is Economic Mobility Month at Old Walnut Street! Check out these upcoming events and programs from LCCC and friends. All offerings take place at:
Old Walnut Street Family Strengthening Center
home to Louisville Central Community Centers, Inc.
1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203
Purpose Driven Developer Academy 2.0 Awards Ceremony & Pitch Competition
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
LCCC celebrates our Purpose Driven Developer will celebrate our Purpose Driven Developer Academy 2.0 cadets with an awards ceremony & pitch competition. Congratulations to the inaugural Purpose Driven Developer Academy 2.0 cohort!
Mayor's Contracting & Procurement Task Force Matchmaker: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Center | Cost: FREE
This event offers a unique opportunity to identify, connect and ring the ladder of success. It pairs certified MWBE owners with corporate representatives, in one-minute one-on-one meetings to market and sell goods and services. It's an amazing venue for black-owned and diverse-owned businesses to actively identify, connect, and close on potential new, mutually beneficial partnership.
El Salvador Friendship Exchange presented by the Rotary Club of Louisville
Tuesday October 17th, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Suite 129
Stay tuned for more details!
7th Annual West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit
Empty Pantry: The State of Food Insecurity
Friday, October 20th, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Conference Center | Cost: FREE
\The west Louisville community faces various economic challenges including healthy food insecurity, limited access to fresh produce, and opportunities for growth within the food and beverage industry. The 7th Annual West Louisville Economic Mobility Summit, Empty Pantry: The State of Food Insecurity aims to address these challenges by engaging the community. The event features a keynote presentation by Rev. James Vincent, President & CEO of Dare to Care as well as panel discussion, breakout sessions, a networking lunch, and much more. Join us there and be a part of the movement. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.
3rd Annual Sam Watkins Jr. "Light the Way" Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards
Friday, October 20th, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Atrium | Cost: FREE
Join us as we honor six local black entrepreneurs who are lighting the way and paving the path for others within our community at the 3rd Annual Sam Watkins Jr. "Light the Way" Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. This year we will recognize: Lamont Collins (Arts & Culture), Lettie Johnson (Advancing Equity), Tiffany Williams (Leadership), Ronyale Smith (Start Up & Innovation), William Starks (Economic Development), and Christian, Victor, & Bryson Yarbrough (Acceleration & Growth). The event will feature a networking mixer, providing the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to mix and mingle. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
West Louisville Trailblazers Awards presented by LIBA
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
More details to come, stay tuned!
SBA Funding Options & Resources Workshop at the B.I.C.: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Suite 129 | Cost: FREE
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) works with approved lenders and community development organizations to offer SBA-guaranteed loans to help your businesses start, grow, expand, and recover. The SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Come learn about the benefits of SBA-guaranteed loans. This is a lunch & learn session; participants are encouraged to bring their lunches with them. Light snacks will be provided.
Self Sufficiency Fair presented by New Directions Housing Corp.
Friday, October 27th, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Conference Center | Cost: FREE
More details to come, please contact Monique Lathon at Monique.Lathon@ndhc.org for more information!
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