Center for Family Enterprise and Small Business: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Fostering business innovation and growth.

The Center for Family Enterprise and Small Business provides a singular point of contact for family enterprise, rural and disadvantaged businesses, and will fill gaps within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. We realize the dynamic impact family businesses have on the overall economy. Therefore, we invest in:

Opportunities to help owners build wealth for the family & future generations
Nurturing strong business practices, paired with education and mentorship
Enhancing outreach and resources for rural and underrepresented businesses
Growing innovation through access to support programs

IT'S IN THE NUMBERS

With more than three decades of direct engagement, coaching and impact with thousands of small and family-owned businesses throughout the tri-state region, NKU understands small business, its needs, and most importantly knows how to support business growth.

$20.6M+

Capital Investment Raised Annually

Unique Business' Started/Expanded Annually

418

Jobs Created or Retained Annually

Services

Business plan writing and creating financial projections

A business plan organizes all the necessary elements required to start a business and continue a successful business in a simplistic format. It is also the tool you will present to lenders to convince them to take a risk on your business and provide you with financing. Therefore, it must be extremely thorough and thought provoking.

Let our team of experts coach you through writing a successful business plan that includes a proper 3-year financial projection.

Market research and planning tools

The easiest way to succeed as a new business is to be thoroughly prepared. Therefore, a considerable amount of research needs to be gathered before you decide to open a business.

Let our team of experts coach you through discovering your target market, market trends, competitors, and more!

Access to a robust network of lenders, professional services, and entrepreneurial programs and resources

Our team of experts are available to assist you in getting access to capital, connecting you to professional services, and can alert you of other entrepreneurial programs and resources available to you.

Focus groups, industry roundtables, and/or networking events

Our team of experts regularly puts together networking events for our members to interact with and learn from others in their industry.

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Contact Us

Dawn Parks
Director
parksd5@nku.edu

Olivia Long
Intern
longo1@nku.edu

BizAccessHub Email
bizaccesshub@nku.edu