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Join us for this panel discussion featuring UofL alumni working in various industries. They'll discuss how AI is transforming business - every business - and what you need to stay relevant in your workplace and/or your job search. This event is free and open t

As part of its ongoing series of industry related panel discussions, the Center for Free Enterprise will host College of Business alumni for "The Business of Healthcare: A Panel Discussion." Join us to hear from industry leaders about the future of healthcare

The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon is an experiential destination event that celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling history, it starts and finishes in downtown Louisville and winds through the fall foliage of one of Louisville’s m

The 2024 Norton Sports Health 4-Miler walk/run takes place on Sept. 30. The event starts at 6:20 p.m. at Iroquois Park, one of Frederick Law Olmstead’s signature Louisville parks. The 4-Miler will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive

The 2024 family-friendly, dog-friendly Louisville Pure Tap® 5k walk/run takes place on Sept. 7. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. the Louisville Water Tower Park. The 5K will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Pure Tap®

Join us to hear from North Korean defector and civil rights activist Yeonmi Park, who will recount her daring and dangerous escape from her homeland and the incredible journey that eventually landed her in the US. She will discuss her experiences as a student

UofL's Y um! Center for Global Franchise Excellence , along with the Center for Free Enterprise , proudly present this discussion on bringing economic prosperity to underserved communities through franchise opportunities. This fireside chat with Center directo

The pandemic influenced a major shift in the supply of labor, normalizing remote work and leaving office buildings empty or at half-capacity even after shutdowns were lifted. This change in workspace needs is requiring city centers like downtown Louisville to

Americans are of two minds when it comes to money. They love rags-to-riches stories and and also stories of rich people being cut down. They obsess over wealthy celebrities but also think rich people are unethical. In this talk,  Jason Brennan  argue

Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, September 6, to hear from Vitale Buford Hardin, who will share her personal story of struggle with perfectionism and addiction, and how it’s now turned into her purpose and business, The Hardin Group. She will also share h

Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, August 2, to hear from Dr. Dawn Forbes, who will share how she and her colleagues went from addressing a critical need in her patient population to founding NASCEND, a public benefit corporation (PBC), certified B Corp and

Join Venture Connectors  as we take a break from our regular monthly lunch to host a special evening event on Wednesday,  July 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  at Ten20 Craft Brewery. You don't want to miss this annual celebration of entrepreneurship

Join Venture Connectors on Wednesday, June 7, to hear from Dan Murphy, Executive Director at Slingshot Ventures, as he shares what is going on with Slingshot and provides his perspective on the human experience of entrepreneurship.   There is plenty for a

For decades, entrepreneurs have been steered toward a singular approach to creating a valuable business: pitch idea, raise capital, commercialize the idea, raise more capital and repeat the cycle. This is great for the less than 0.01% of companies that be

Join us as three industry leaders discuss the future of the bourbon business. This panel discussion will feature Robinson Brown, Brown-Forman; Lynsey Buege, Angel's Envy; and Ricardo Delgado, Beam Suntory. There will be plenty of time for Q&A about Kentuck

Worried about population growth and its negative impact on our future? Not to worry, says author and globalization expert Marian Tupy. Join us in the University of Louisville College of Business on February 1 to hear how his research proves more people can mea

Join Venture Connectors on  Wednesday, February 1,  to find out how  GoodMaps’ unconventional story  turned into one of the Kentucky’s fastest growing startups. CEO  Jose Gaztambide  will share about the company’s social enterpris

What’s it like to grow a startup more than 3,000% in just one year? Just ask Dan Oliver. Join Venture Connectors on the  SECOND Wednesday, January 11,  to hear the  Dan-O’s Seasoning  story — a journey that began with some chicken thighs Da

This highly anticipated event sells out every year. Join 600 plus women for this unique two-day experience. The Women in Tech Louisville Conference powered by RockIT Women brings together women at every level in every technology field to connect, educate, and

Join us as serial entrepreneur Magatte Wade  discusses the importance of economic freedom when it comes to creating prosperity. This conversation is part of the Menard Family Lecture Series in the UofL College of Business. It is free and open to all.

In 2019, serial entrepreneur Ricky Mason and angel investor Chris Redd joined forces to form Rheddorick , a platform to amplify diversity in the Midwest startup ecosystem based in Louisville. Rheddorick hosts Network Chill , a digital and in-person event serie

The Fall Menard Family Lecture Series featuring business executives continues in October with successful business and educational entrepreneur Robert L. Luddy. Mr. Luddy will discuss government regulation and how it impacts businesses and, as a result, consume

ABOUT OUR EVENT The Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence invites you to enjoy food, networking, and fun as we spend the evening with Greg Creed, franchise and marketing icon as well as former CEO of Yum! Brands. Space is limited so REGISTER TODAY! ABOUT

We’re bringing together two incredible events celebrating entrepreneurs. The Community Foundation of Louisville’s legendary  Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards  joins forces with  Network Chill  to bring you an evening you won’t want to m

Kentucky enables a sustainable and active entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the Commonwealth that is designed to identify, develop, retain and attract talented entrepreneurs utilizing a #teamkentucky approach focusing on inclusivity, connectivity, positivit

Howard Behar  is the retired president of Starbucks who led the company through its incredible growth from 28 stores to more than 15K stores worldwide. Mr. Behar is committed to the development and education of our future leaders, and is a longtime advoca

Startup Week is 4 days of in-person events that connect, equip, inspire, and celebrate our local startup ecosystem.  Join us at Louisville’s historic Henry Clay building September 19th-22nd for insightful workshops, compelling speakers, and

Join  Venture Connectors  on  Wednesday, Sept. 7,  to hear from  Lisa Zangari,  Executive Coach in Residence for the  Leadership Louisville Center , who will speak about organizational traits that influence a strong culture a

LG Electronics' USD 1M social innovation challenge asks entrants to submit their original and marketable solutions relating to Innovation for the Planet, which targets solutions for environmental health, or Innovation for People, which centers on ideas that ca

Join #StartupLou, the Louisville’s StartUp Community, for wind-down time on Friday. #OpenBeer is a open invite (you are responsible for your tab) group meeting, there is no sign up, no agenda – just the opportunity to meet like minded souls who might understan