The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Owensboro are bringing top business experts to Owensboro for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help business owners scale their companies and step away from daily operational burdens. Next-Level Operations will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Bayside at The Party Space Place, and will equip business leaders with the tools needed to build sustainable, self-sufficient organizations.
“At GOEDC, we’re dedicated to equipping local businesses with the resources they need to grow and succeed,” said Jamie Johnson, VP of Workforce Development, Small Business & Entrepreneurship at GOEDC. “If you’ve ever felt stuck in the daily grind of owning a business, this workshop will help you step into true leadership and build a business that operates efficiently—even without you. We’re bringing in nationally recognized experts to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the strategies and insights they need to reach their full potential.”
The workshop will be led by David Hasler and Drew Sutton, two business strategists with extensive backgrounds in leadership, finance, and operations. Hasler, the Founder & President of Breakthrough Solutions Consulting, has held executive roles at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, and Limited Brands, where he helped businesses optimize financial and operational strategies to scale efficiently. Sutton, a best-selling author and former Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin, has built his career helping leaders develop high-performance cultures, empowering them to grow their organizations without being stuck in daily operations.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to transition from reactive management to strategic leadership, define a clear vision for their business, and implement scalable systems that reduce inefficiencies and risks. The training will also focus on team development, showing business owners how to build self-sufficient teams that drive success without micromanagement.
The event will begin with networking and an interactive enrollment activity, followed by expert-led sessions designed to challenge and transform how business owners operate. A Q&A session and complimentary lunch provided by the hosts will conclude the day, ensuring attendees leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately.
This FREE event requires advanced registration, and space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, CLICK HERE.
About the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is committed to fostering economic growth by supporting entrepreneurship, business expansion, and workforce development. Through initiatives like National Entrepreneurship Week, GOEDC empowers local businesses and strengthens the region’s economy.
About the Kentucky Small Business Development Center
The Kentucky SBDC in Owensboro provides business coaching services at no cost to existing and potential entrepreneurs in Western Kentucky. The Kentucky SBDC in Owensboro also meets the educational needs of the local small business community by offering a variety of low cost training programs taught by industry experts and qualified SBDC Coaches.