Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, held their first Patriot Bootcamp for veteran entrepreneurs last week, but there are other services the organization offers to veteran and active-duty entrepreneurs. If you are a veteran or still in active duty and looking to launch a business or grow one, here are some local services that can help. […]
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Couple brings authentic Japanese food to Covington
Have you ever tasted authentic Japanese food? If your only experience with Japanese food is sushi from the supermarket or a teriyaki dish from the fast food Japanese eatery at the mall’s food court, the answer is no. Those foods are Japanese-inspired, not genuine Japanese cuisine. If you want to taste authentic Japanese food prepared […]
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First DAV Patriot Boot Camp for vets and entrepreneurs in military to launch Friday
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is holding its first-ever Patriot Boot Camp to help entrepreneurs from the military and veteran community connect with investors, experts, and mentors. The two-day boot camp will include presentations and panels covering a breadth of topics, including funding for startups, scaling a business, and creating a marketing strategy. It will end […]
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Are you an entrepreneur looking for grant funding? Read this.
Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization that helps people with business ideas through grant funding and other assistance, is accepting applications for its third quarter grant cycle that runs through Aug. 19. Though Main Street is in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky companies can apply for grants and have been awarded grants from Main Street Ventures […]
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Alexandria Brewing helped co-founder get through tough times
Alexandria Brewing Company, better known as ABC, is more than a realization of a business idea. It is the physical manifestation of a man’s internal battle with difficult experiences. ABC is located in a former Jeff Wyler auto dealership off of Alexandria Pike. The brewery is one of the most visible businesses in Alexandria, serving […]
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Local entrepreneurs selected for 10-week course
A nonprofit dedicated to women-owned startups and small businesses announced its 2022 Launch class, which offers a 10-week course for six women entrepreneurs and ends in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition.
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NKY-based Blue North offering office hours at Black Tech Week
Black Tech Week is coming to Cincinnati and Blue North will be in attendance, offering their guidance and expertise to budding entrepreneurs through office hours. Blue North is a resource for entrepreneurs in the 11 Northern Kentucky counties who need help figuring out their footing when starting a business. The company acts as a “thread” […]
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How Covington has created an ecosystem that supports women- and minority-led ventures
Meet Wendal. He’s a green and navy blue robot. He’s also an artificial intelligence platform that has helped Covington venture capital firm Connetic Ventures fund 58 percent women- and minority-led firms since its inception in April 2019. “We believe the pitch is broken,” said Kim Banham, principal of early-stage investments at Connetic. “We use Wendal […]
