Launching Your Business

Kentucky has a long history of pioneering people.  The very origin of the name is synonymous with entrepreneurial spirit.  "Kaintucks" were 19th century boatmen who moved merchandise through the Ohio River Valley via the great Ohio River. Interestingly, they moved many of the same goods that are still being transported on the mighty Ohio today: agricultural goods, coal and livestock among them.  Learn more...

This trail-blazing spirit lives on, and so does the bounty of opportunities in this wild and beautiful place.  If you are looking for the right place to launch your business, then look right here.  If you are seeking a more hospitable business climate for your existing company, you won't find a friendlier place. Or maybe you were born to this region, and your inner "Kaintuck" is seeking a way to live your dream.  No matter your individual reason, the answer is the same: our region can help you grow.  Learn more...

From venture capital firms to networking organizations, there are people here who can connect you to the resources you need.  One of your most zealous supporters here is local government.  With incentives for new businesses like the Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) program, we really put our money where our mouth is! And with more than $3 billion dollars in economic stimulus ear-marked for the state, there has never been a better time to do business in Kentucky.  Learn more...

So whether you're an established CEO looking for ways to gain competitive advantage, or a young entrepreneur with broad vision and empty pockets, we have compiled a wealth of information and valuable resources to move you from dreaming it to building it - and beyond.  Take the first step...

For Questions or Information on this website please contact the

Keith Schneider at schneidert1@nku.edu or 859.292.7785