Overall, small businesses are vital to the economic and social fabric of local communities, contributing to resilience, sustainability, and a strong sense of community. Learn more about the resources necessary for them to start and thrive:

• Kentucky Secretary of State One Stop Business Portal https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/Pages/default.aspx

• U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/

• Kentucky Small Business Development Center https://kentuckysbdc.com/louisville/