ASK A PRO SESSIONS

Scattered throughout the event, these "Ask A Pro" sessions 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. 

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.

Social Media Overload:

Where to spend your limited time
with Cambium Marketing - Register Here

Brands feel pressure to be everywhere on social media. You're posting constantly, chasing trends, and yet you're still not seeing real results. Social Media Overload happens when effort is spread too thin across too many platforms, leaving little room for strategy, consistency, or meaningful engagement. The truth is, success doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what matters most, and doing it well. In this Ask A Pro session, you'll learn how to get the most out of social media in the most efficient ways.

Smarter Answers, Less Googling

 Louisville Free Public Library - Register Here

This consult focuses on free and local tools through the library that help you make informed decisions without information overload. Get one-on-one help finding business data, industry trends, customer insights, and local resources that support smarter decisions. Think librarians are just for books? Think again.

Looks Good On The Socials -

Smart Phone Photography
with Caleb Perry Photography - Register Here

Open up your lens a little wider with Caleb Perry Photography by diving into the balance of light, color, perspective, and authenticity in creative expression across social media platforms. Expand your presence or brand and maintain engagement in 2026.

Financing Your Next Business Move
with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Louisville - Register Here

Planning to grow, hire, or invest in new equipment? Talk through financing options, readiness, and common pitfalls with a pro who can help you approach funding with confidence.

Website Health Check
with Element 502 - Register Here

Make sure your website is 2026 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.

PREVIOUS MEDIA HIGHLIGHT FROM WDRB

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!

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