Louisville Local Business Expo


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EVERYONE WELCOME!

#LIBABizExpo

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(LIBA Members: Register for the kick-off lunch and/or sign up for a booth.)

Make it your business
to buy local.

An all local and independent business showcase.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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


Find dozens of local providers for your business needs, and so much more...

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!

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. 

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 in to the balance of light, color, perspective, and authenticity in creative expression across social media platforms. Expand your presence or brand and maintain engagement in 2025.

Website Health Check
with Element 502 - Register Here

Make sure your website is 2025 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.

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.

Professional Coaching Services 
with Soar Consulting - Register Here

Learn how a professional coach can help you achieve your personal and professional goals! Professional coaching offers personalized guidance and support, helping you identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a strategic plan to achieve them. Soar Consulting works with clients by understanding their energy on a normal day and when in stress. This breakout will help you understand your anabolic and catabolic energy and how that impacts your goals. In addition, participants will receive 50% off the ELI (Energy Leadership Index), an assessment that provides your individual energy profile. 

Got Marketing? Tips for creating a strategic marketing plan.
with Cambium Marketing - Register Here

Every business, of any size, needs a marketing strategy. For local businesses, that can be challenging, especially if you don’t have a dedicated marketing person or team. Learn tips for creating a 2025 strategic marketing plan designed just for your biz.

Interacting With Local Government with Dre Dawson, Metro Council Legislative Aide - Register Here

Insightful session on interacting with local government. Learn to navigate city resources, build relationships with key departments, and leverage local policies to grow your business. We’ll be in touch prior to see what specific subjects you’d like to address.

Determining Differentiators with your Digital and TV Marketing Strategies 
with WAVE 3 & Gray Media - Register Here

Explore how to identify and highlight what sets your business apart across digital and TV platforms. Learn key strategies for tailoring your message to your audience, creating impactful campaigns, and maximizing your reach.

Healthy Heart for a Healthy Business 
with All Hearts Cardiology - Register Here

Receive a cardiovascular health consultation that would include taking a personal medical history and vitals sign check.  If you have concerns about your health but don't know where to get started, this will be a good place to start!

Maximize Your LIBA Membership
with Leslie Spanyer of LIBA - Register Here

You may be considering a membership, new to LIBA, or a member for years. Anyone can benefit from spending 15 minutes with our Membership Engagement Director to talk about your unique business and how to best use your membership benefits.

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. 

PHOTOS FROM OUR 2024 EXPO

(More photos from Avatar Graphic Services and Caleb Perry Photography can be found on our FB page.)

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.

Prizes, Prizes, Prizes at Many Booths!

  • PrintWorx of Louisville – Enter to win 2 Mugs and $50 cash!
  • 502 Hemp – Enter to win a Health & Wellness Basket of CBD Products.
  • Louisville Public Media – Enter to win a tote bag filled with goodies, including a lunch bag, a pair of socks, a poster, a CD and a wireless charger for your phone.
  • 502 Print and Copy – Enter to win a Free Order of Business Cards (3 winners) or a Highlands Card (5 winners).
  • All Peoples | a Unitarian Universalist Congregation – Enter for a chance to win A FREE four-hour event of your choice (business or personal) including hospitality coordinators to make your event successful. 
  • Canopy Certified Inc. – Enter to win a Canopy mug and t-shirt.
  • Cardinal Moving – Enter to win a Gift Certificate for 5 hours of moving services.
  • Critter Creations Plus – Enter to win a $25 Gift Card.
  • Crowler Catering – Enter to win a pair of tickets to Tailspin Ale Fest.
  • Dages Hikes Point Paint & Wallpaper – Enter to win a “Paint a Room Giveaway” or a one hour in-home color consult (2 winners).
  • ELM Catering – Lou – Enter to win a Cookie/ Brownie Tray (a dozen of each).
  • Froggy’s Popcorn – Enter to win an office popcorn party—a flavor variety of 25 party favor bags.

  • Handyman Lite & Remodeling – Enter to win a $100 Handyman Lite & Remodeling Gift Certificate, a $25 Drunken Dessert Gift Certificate, and an All-In-One Home Tool Kit.
  • Harbor House of Louisville – Enter to win a basket that includes a Quack Pack of 6 Ducks for the Ken-Ducky Derby, some Harbor House swag and a $15 gift card to Thornberry’s Bakery.
  • Hat Rack Business Solutions – Enter to win a Free 2024 QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Review ($495 Value).
  • JenPale Insurance – Enter to win a bottle of Willett Potstill Bourbon.
  • LEO Weekly – Enter to win a pair of tickets to “The Price is Right Live-Stage Show” on Thursday, 2/6 at 7:30pm (Louisville Palace).
  • Logan Street Market – Enter to win a Gift Certificate for a sit-down dinner for 2 hosted by Soda Bomb.
  • Louisville Spray Foam Insulation – Enter to win a cooler and bottle of Bourbon.
  • MAD Styles – Enter to win a UofL Bluetooth Tumbler.
  • PayFWDs – Enter to win a bottle of bourbon.

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THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!

Gold Sponsor:

Lunch Sponsor:


Silver Sponsors:

                       

         

Bronze Sponsors so far:

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!

Other Vendors:

502 Print and Copy

Adventures by Anthony

All Hearts Cardiology

All Peoples | a Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Better Business Bureau

BK Royston Book Publishing

Blitz Salon & Spa Suites

Canopy Certified Inc.

Commonwealth Credit Union



Critter Creations Plus

Dages Hikes Point Paint & Wallpaper

Durbin Plumbing, Inc.

Eclipse Bank

ELM Catering-Lou

FLY Girl Candles

Froggy’s Popcorn

Hat Rack Business Solutions

Jenpale

Kentucky Performing Arts



Kyana Packaging Solutions

Louisville Human Relations Commission

Louisville Small Business Development Center

Louisville Water Company

MAD Styles

Matly Digital Solutions

Mom and Me Treats

Peppers-R-Paradise

Sea Moss by J. Cortez

Teeple Holistic

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