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Central Region Ecosystem for Arts, Technology, and Entrepreneurship helps collaborative innovators share networks, design solutions, and grow opportunities.

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Join us at our next Business Toolbox with State & Tell for a practical session on building smarter, more sustainable marketing and communications strategies that help your message go further. RSVP Here! https://t.co/M5YP4l3Bi6

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At last week's Startup Garden, we announced the winner of this year’s Launch KY Idea Challenge. Join us in congratulating this year’s winner, Kevin Modlin, and Heath Faulk, our runner-up. Both finalists had very competitive presentations. Thanks for all the great submissions!

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🚨 Attention Kentucky Small Business Owners! 🚨

Did you know that you could qualify for up to $25,000 in tax credits with the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC)? You have the chance to contribute to Kentucky's thriving economy below.

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Join us and @undeskedwork for a Lunch & Learn on how AI is transforming language barriers in communication across HR, safety, compliance, quality, maintenance, and production. RSVP HERE - https://t.co/MOrA4ZYUD3

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What an incredible evening we had this week at our monthly Startup Garden.

A special congratulations to John Harnage, founder of Kentucky Thermal Institute, for being recognized as the 2026 Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year by @SBAgov!

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Learn how to clarify your messaging, connect with your audience, & create content that goes beyond social media & how to repurpose content across your website, newsletters, & mailers while building a consistent brand story that builds trust & credibility

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Less Scroll-Chasing. More Strategy. Social media should work for your business and not consume all your time. The co-founders of State & Tell will share a practical session on building smarter, more sustainable communications and marketing strategies at our next Business Toolbox.

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We are proud to work with and support Jenny as she builds tech-enabled solutions to providing solutions to combatting dementia.

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Lots we will be sharing from yesterday afternoon’s Startup Garden. We were proud to kick off the event by honoring Jenny Jacobs of Defying Dementia for receiving the Pacesetter Award from the @kysbdc.

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This afternoon’s event will also name the winner of our Launch Kentucky ideas competition.

RSVP: https://t.co/fONLGYedP1

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This afternoon, join us as CREATE recognizes @SBAgov Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year—Bowling Green-based entrepreneur John Harnage of Kentucky Thermal Institute and harnageIR, as well as @kysbdc Pacesetter Award winner Jenny Jacobs of Defying Dementia.

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CREATE was proud to once again support the entrepreneur-led @imaginebgky Hackathon!

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Partner event alert from @CVKentucky:

Unlock the power of AI for your business. Join us for an introductory workshop designed for small business owners looking to save time, improve efficiency, and simplify everyday tasks using artificial intelligence.

https://t.co/awWTzPwJSn

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Join us next Tuesday (5/26) for our next Startup Garden as we celebrate some incredible innovators and leaders making an impact across Kentucky and beyond.

https://t.co/LdXe1DFPEw

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Congratulations to Jenny Jacobs with Defying Dementia for her recent 2026 @kysbdc Pacesetter Award Winner. To learn more about Defying Dementia, check out the video below.

We are so happy to have Jenny and Brittanie Kirby Dawson with the SBDC as a part of our CREATE ecosystem.

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Congratulations to Defying Dementia, LLC, a 2026 Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter Award winner! 🌟 Owner Jenny Jacobs has worked alongside Kentucky SBDC Business Coach Brittanie Dawson to build a business making a meaningful impact in Bowling Green and beyond.

https://t.co/n1Rcfwjhl7

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Tomorrow is CREATE’s May Wellness Social, with a featured talk from WellGenie and some physical movement led by MuuvWell.

Entrepreneurs, tech folks, and all those interested in the intersection of tech, innovation, and wellness—come join us!

https://t.co/iqi78i27Bf

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CREATE is in the midst of a busy stretch of May events. Check them out via our newsletter—and sign up to keep up to speed!

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Join our next Wellness Social on Tuesday, May 19. Tech-led health is changing the way we work, move, & live. Hear from Chris Mathew, President of WellGenie, as he shares how tech is transforming wellness. RSVP: https://t.co/GhlF59BuTW

Then jump into a workout led by MuuvWell!

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Congratulations to Jenny Jacobs with Defying Dementia for winning @kysbdc's Pacesetter Award. We are happy to have Jenny as part of the CREATE ecosystem!

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🎉 We are happy to announce our 2026 Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter Award Winners! Each winner will be celebrated at "Kentucky Celebrates Small Business" next week at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Congrats to our hardworking entrepreneurs! 🤩

➡️ https://t.co/3lkDtqBvh5

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Join us Thursday for our next Build Smart: Innovation-Driven Business Toolbox: AI Made Simple with Harry Erskine. Harry will share how business owners can use platforms like ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder. RSVP HERE - https://t.co/GEaBysej5u