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Business Journals
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
GLI names 17 minority business owners for Power to Prosper cohort
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . The latest cohort of GLI's Power to Prosper Accelerator includes a diverse group of entrepreneurs, from plumbers to counselors, all aiming to scale their businesses in unique ways. Story Highlights GLI's Power to Prosper Business Accelerator selects 17 minority entrepreneurs. Eight-month program offers free resources to scale Louisville-area businesses. Previous cohorts created 125 jobs with 58% average growth rate. A group of 17 minority business owners was recently named to take part in the fifth cohort of the Greater Louisville Inc.'s (GLI) Power to Prosper Business Accelerator, which began on Thursday. The eight-month program provides founders resources and networks to help scale their businesses within the Louisville metro area. 'Our Power to Prosper Business Accelerator is truly driving inclusive economic development in Greater Louisville. Since its inception, the accelerator has helped more than four dozen businesses grow their revenue, operations, and impact,' said GLI President/CEO Sarah Davasher-Wisdom in a news release. 'Thank you to our investors for continuing to support this program, and we look forward to seeing this cohort grow in the program and in the community.' The cost per individual in the program is assessed at $15,000 — but it is offered for free thanks to support from Papa Johns International (Nasdaq: PZZA) and Suntory Global Spirits (the parent company of Jim Beam and Maker's Mark). The accelerator consists of biweekly sessions that cover topics such as financial management, human resources, marketing and sales, contract development and access to capital. Its curriculum is based on Interise's StreetWise MBA model, which uses a peer-learning method. Interise, which is the main sponsor of the accelerator, is a Boston-based nonprofit organization with a goal of providing support to small businesses that are either located in low- and moderate-income areas — or minority owned, according to Interise's website. 'Every year, it is rewarding to watch these entrepreneurs learn and grow through the curriculum of the Power to Prosper Accelerator,' said GLI's Dana Johnson in the release. Not only will this program help grow 17 small businesses in our region, but the focus on assisting entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented populations is truly breaking down systemic barriers in our community.' Johnson serves as the vice president of economic inclusion at GLI. The 17 business owners who were chosen for the cohort are as follows: LaShay Calvin, owner, Auntie's LLC Maizie Clarke, owner, Maizie Clarke LLC Kim Heinzen, co-owner, American Bluegrass Marble Jackie Jones, owner, Vita Shot Beverage Bar LLC (Amour Farm) Demoine Lee, owner/master plumber, DrainPros Plumbing Tiffany Marshall, owner, Pretty Birdie LLC Robin Miller, owner, NEST Community Marketing Laquita Moore, owner, Quita's Quisines Shawnas Moore, owner, Hair Archi-Texture LLC Curtis Nelson, owner, Bluegrass Counseling Associates Ashlee Northington, owner, Happy Belly Bistro Karen Phillips, owner, P31 Cold Storage Roshunder Rucker, owner, Future Pioneers Learning Center Inc. Pheniece Semien, owner, Spero Management LLC Nina Smith, owner, Smith & Associates Counseling Dana Spencer, owner, Just in Time 4 502 LLC The accelerator is one component of GLI's Prosper 2030 Strategic Plan. Per the release, accelerator participants take part in a survey one year after graduation to keep record of the results and progress of those business owners that participate. Based on the results of the first two cohorts alone, 125 jobs have been created or retained with 96% of them hiring from the local community. In addition, 79% of them reported as following the growth program that was developed within the program — with 30% receiving additional financing to grow their businesses. Their average growth rate was 58% (from one year out).
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
KHSAA basketball district tournaments 2025: Louisville-area boys schedule, pairings
Here are the pairings for the Louisville-area high school boys basketball district tournaments, which will tip off Sunday. All times are p.m. District champions and runners-up advance to regional tournaments. Wednesday – Valley vs. Pleasure Ridge Park, 6; Holy Cross vs. Fairdale, 7:30 Friday – Final, 7:30 Sunday – Doss vs. Iroquois, 2 Tuesday – Western vs. DeSales, 5:45; Doss-Iroquois vs. Butler winner, 7:30 Thursday – Final, 7:30 Monday – Bullitt Central vs. Evangel Christian, 6 Wednesday – Bullitt Central-Evangel Christian winner vs. Moore, 6; Southern vs. North Bullitt, 7:30 Friday – Final, 6 Tuesday – Whitefield Academy vs. Jeffersontown, 5:30; Fern Creek vs. Bullitt East, 7:30 Thursday – Final, 7 Monday – Francis Parker vs. Portland Christian, 7:30 Tuesday – Francis Parker-Portland Christian winner vs. Manual, 6; Central vs. Shawnee, 7:30 Thursday – Final, 7:30 Monday – Collegiate vs. Brown, 6 Tuesday – DuBois vs. Male, 5:30; Collegiate-Brown winner vs. St. Xavier, 7 Thursday – Final, 7:30 Tuesday – Seneca vs. Trinity, 5:30; Waggener vs. Atherton, 7:30 Thursday – Final, 7:30 Tuesday – Kentucky Country Day vs. Ballard, 6; Eastern vs. Christian Academy, 7:30 Thursday – Final, 7 Tuesday – Oldham County vs. South Oldham, 7:30 Friday – Final, Oldham County-South Oldham winner vs. North Oldham, 7:45 Monday – Shelby County vs. Woodford County, 8 Tuesday – Shelby County-Woodford County winner vs. Spencer County, 8 Wednesday – Anderson County vs. Collins, 8 Friday – Final, 8:30 Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@ Follow on X @kyhighs. More high school basketball: St. Xavier could be without freshman star Josh Lindsay this postseason This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: KHSAA basketball district tournament 2025 schedule for Louisville, KY
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Help choose the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week
The two students nominated for Courier Journal High School Student of the Week are described as wonderful, dedicated and determined. Read about them and help select the best of the best. Voting is open until noon Thursday, Feb. 13. You can vote at the bottom of this story. High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service. We will announce the top vote-getter each Friday. Blair Kaelin, Charlestown High School: Blair is wonderful. She produces a lot of content for the radio/TV program, takes pictures at events, and she is a leader in the classroom in several ways. She comes up with great ideas, has a knack for video editing, and is in general one of the most kind and pleasant students I have ever taught. She contributes to the success of our program. Ethan Rodriguez, Louisville Central High School: Ethan is a junior at Louisville Central High School. He is a student athlete and most importantly a student who is dedicated to their studies. He has taken dual credit classes, AP and advanced classes. As a basketball player, he not only shines on his AAU team but also rallies his peers as a natural team leader and hype man. His commitment to pushing his limits is evident in his rigorous academic choices, maintaining a GPA above 4.0 while tackling AP, advanced classes, and dual-credit courses. This determination is not just a testament to his work ethic but to his ambition for a financially stable and successful truly sets Ethan apart is his ability to tackle challenges head-on. I recall a particularly challenging game where the odds were stacked against his team. Ethan's problem-solving skills and unwavering positivity shone through as he rallied his teammates, strategized on the fly and led them to an unexpected victory. Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Help select the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week
