Designed for entrepreneurs ready to take the next step, the event will feature a panel of local business owners who have made the leap from operating solo to building a team. Attendees will hear from Madalyn Hyland of The Skin Therapist, Alan Lawrence of Big Whiskey’s Restaurant & Bar, Kelly Harris of KW ELITE Keller Williams Realty and Chris Murphy of Fastek. These panelists will share firsthand how they navigated growth, overcame challenges, and structured their businesses for long-term success. Discussion topics will include preparing for scale, putting the right systems in place, hiring and managing teams, and leveraging collaboration and local resources to grow strategically.
“We are excited to bring together these successful business owners from our community,” said Jamie Johnson, GOEDC VP of Workforce Development, Small Business & Entrepreneurship. “They will share the unfiltered truth about what scaling actually looks like, including what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known earlier.”
Jody Hulsey, Business Coach with the Kentucky SBDC, added, “This is for the business owner who feels like they’ve hit a ceiling. They have too much on their plate to manage alone, but they’re unsure what to delegate, when to hire, and how to grow with intention. This panel of local leaders will help you uncover strategies to grow with purpose and build the confidence to keep going.”
Tickets are $10 per person and include appetizers, access to the panel discussion and audience Q&A, and a printed takeaway guide featuring highlights, panelist contact info, and a list of local business growth resources. Space is limited, and registration is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-to-scale-tickets-1564156416949?aff=oddtdtcreator
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 in Owensboro and Daviess County.
About the Kentucky SBDC
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been assisting the Commonwealth’s small business community for over 40 years. With a network of experienced business coaches and a wide range of services—from business planning and financial projections to marketing strategy and growth planning—the Kentucky SBDC empowers entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The organization is part of a national network of nearly 1,000 centers and is accredited by the Association of SBDCs. Learn more at www.ksbdc.org.