Public-private partnership Leverage KSBDC’s SBA sponsorship and university governance to position complementary services such as advanced financial planning, grant/funding advisory, and programmatic partnerships with colleges and economic development entities.

Childcare initiative Target childcare providers and related small businesses benefiting from recent grants and training programs; offer coaching on business scaling, operational efficiency, and access to capital through the SBDC network.

Regional expansion Capitalize on 17 statewide service centers and ongoing COACH CONNECT capability to offer scalable remote advisory packages, workshops, and market research services to rural and underserved Kentucky regions.

Tech-enabled services Position digital coaching, scheduling, and online training as a gateway to upsell premium advisory, financial projections, loan packaging, and data-driven market insights using KSBDC’s tech stack and OpenAI enhancements.

Funding readiness Align with KSBDC’s recent $300k grants and loan packaging offerings to provide specialized financial services, grant writing, and reimbursement-ready business plans for small businesses pursuing SBA and private funding.