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Welcome to the “Growing Our Own” Workshop Series

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Commerce Lexington, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Finance and Administration, The KY APEX Accelerator, and the Small Business Development Center Kentucky, proudly presents the “Growing Our Own” workshop series. 

Supported by the Office of Land-Grant Engagement, this initiative is dedicated to empowering Kentucky-owned businesses.  Our comprehensive three-week program offers vital knowledge and resources to help participants succeed in the small business landscape. 

 

FAQs

What can I expect at each workshop?

Each workshop will cover a different topic. The topic of each workshop is:

  • April 17: How to do Business with the University of Kentucky
  • April 24:  Knowing Your Kentucky Entrepreneur and Small Business Resources
  • May 01: Understanding Which Business Certification is Right for You

The workshop will begin at 5:30p EST and include a 30-45 minute long presentation and end with Q&A with topic experts. For a summary of each workshop, click here

How much does the workshop series cost?

The workshop series is free. 

I don't live near Lexington. Can I still access the workshops?

The workshops are available via Zoom.  Register here

The workshops will be available online after the series is over. However, it is recommended to attend in person if possible to have access to topic experts in the Q&A portion of the series.