LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2021) The University of Kentucky (UK) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) is pleased to announce the offering of Launch Blue Ventures (LBV) to support the growth of venture capital for startups in Kentucky. A part of Launch Blue, a startup accelerator program developed by UK OTC in partnership with Bluegrass Angels (BGA) and Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) and others, LBV is a venture capital management services program supporting the development, provision and management of venture capital to benefit Kentucky startups.
“UK is a catalyst in the Kentucky technology-based economic development startup ecosystem. As the largest incubator of new technologies and startups in the state and through partnerships across the state, UK is the founder and manager of numerous innovation and accelerator programs that are accessible by innovators, entrepreneurs and startups statewide,” said Ian McClure, associate vice president for researc
(April 12, 2021) Four outstanding recipients who profoundly contribute to issues that affect women at the University of Kentucky and across the Commonwealth received the Sarah Bennett Holmes Award Tuesday, March 23, during a virtual awards ceremony. Christina Walker, staff winner; Hana Khamfroush, faculty winner; Mel Lesch, graduate student winner; and UK Department of Neurology s Wellness and Resiliency Committee, team winner, received the 2021 Sarah Bennett Holmes Award.
The award historically recognizes one female faculty member and one female staff member who promote growth and well-being of women at the university and across Kentucky. The UK Women’s Forum decided to expand the award criteria to allow UK faculty and staff of any gender to be eligible plus created a team award and graduate student award. The faculty, staff and graduate student recipients receive a monetary award plus a plaque. The team and its members receive a plaque for their achievement. The Sarah
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Small business mentors face challenges during pandemic
Over the last year, small businesses have tried to adapt to the pandemic, but some weren t alone in their efforts. The Kentucky Small Business Development Center has been working hard to help businesses not only survive but thrive during the difficult time.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â Over the last year, small businesses have tried to adapt to the pandemic, but some weren t alone in their efforts.
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center has been working hard to help businesses not only survive but thrive during difficult times. You have to pivot to survive, and a lot of our small businesses have had to do that, and organizations that serve small businesses have done that as well, said KSBDC State Director Kristina Joyce.
Kenton County, Covington team up to give out $500,000 in grant money to keep small businesses afloat
The City of Covington is giving some business owners a helping had during the holidays. Almost $500,000 in grants are being given out to 13 different businesses in order to offset losses due to the pandemic.
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COVINGTON, Ky. â The City of Covington is giving some business owners a helping hand during the holidays. Almost $500,000 in grants are being given out to 13 different businesses in order to offset losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
âTrying to make it through the next 12 weeks is going to be rough, because we were trying to figure out how weâre going to get funding,â The Delish Dish Catering & Events owner and executive chef Mavis Linnemann-Clark said. âDo I have to take out a personal loan?â