Make it your business
to buy local.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

1pm-4pm, Mellwood Art Center
1860 Mellwood Ave.

(NOTE: This year we are in the Van Gogh Building on the opposite side.)

QUICK LEARNS

Scattered throughout the event, these "quick learns" will offer brief (ie. 10-15 minutes) one-on-one consultations so attendees can quickly get some personalized, hands on knowledge from experts. You are encouraged to bring your laptop and materials from your business to work on.

We'll be opening sign ups soon, and here's a sampling of what you'll find: 

Business Financials: Know Your Numbers
with Hat Rack Business Solutions - Register Here

Meet with bookkeeping expert Bethany Witten, PMP, MBA of Hat Rack Business Solutions for best practices and guidance on keeping your books organized and up to date so you can make informed business decisions using real performance data to set and meet your profitability goals. Please note that this consultation will focus on bookkeeping aspects of accounting, not tax guidance.

Getting Unstuck
with Sweeney Coaching Group - Register Here
What would change for you by making real progress on an important topic in your business? Here’s your chance to bring any challenge you’re working through or opportunity you’re looking to seize into a conversation with a business coach. If getting unstuck is on the agenda, this is the place to do just that.

Maximize Your LIBA Membership
with Leslie Spanyer of LIBA - Register Here
You may be considering a membership, or new to LIBA, or a member for years. Anyone can benefit from spending 10 minutes with our Membership Engagement Director to talk about your unique business and how to best use your membership benefits.

Get Found On Google In 2023
with 502ads - Register Here
From Google’s recent updates on product listings to its changes to Google Business Profiles, learn the main things that local businesses should be doing in the new year to get found online.

Should I Get Certified? How to's for women, minority, veterans, disabled, and disadvantaged (hubzone) owners
with Go 2 Girl - Register Here
Would a diverse business certification benefit my business? Find out more about what a certification means. Vanessa is well versed in the process and can explain any documents needed (and if they are necessary/required).

Social Media Overload: Where to spend your limited time.
with Cambium Marketing - Register Here
Ten years ago many local and small business owners were still deciding if social media marketing was worth their time. Nowadays, the question isn’t “if" it’s "where do I spend my time?" Learn how your business can get the most out of social media in the most efficient ways.

Website Health Check
with Element 502 - Register Here
Make sure your website is 2023 ready for search ranking and website visitors. You’ll get a report of key metrics for your site as well as a list of recommended fixes and updates.

The Do’s and Don’t of Press Releases
with M2 - Maximum Media - Register Here
Understanding WHAT topics to write about, WHEN to send it, and WHO to send it to can greatly increase your chances of getting a press release picked up by the media. Let’s talk about how your business could best utilize press releases as a communications tool.

REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS

The first 250 attendees of the event will receive a special edition tote bag. An excellent accessory for all of your visits to Expo booths and buying local in general!

FUN, FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE

From the promoters of the "Keep Louisville Weird" slogan, you can rest assured this won't be your usual business networking event. So grab some fresh popped popcorn and cotton candy, visit our cash bar (from HB Productions), play a few games and make new connections with local, independent businesses.

WIN GREAT PRIZES

We'll be giving away one year of regular business membership to LIBA (open to current members and qualifying businesses).

We'll also have booth visit game, with the Localist Package for our grand prize! Many of our vendors are also offering prizes at their booths. 

We have all become more aware of the reasons to buy local – and they apply just as much to our business purchases as our personal ones. This event will give attendees the chance to ‘walk the talk’ and find quality, local vendors for their business purchases. 

After all, a market shift of just 10% to local independent businesses would retain an additional $416 million in our regional economy, which helps all of our businesses!