Louisville, KY

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f you are interested in networking and finding information about small businesses then you might want to attend the Launch Louisville- Small Business Showcase on October 11, 2007. It will be held at the Mellwood Arts Center from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Entrepreneurs, financial institutions, restaurants, and local and state government licensing agencies will be in attendance at this free event.

One of the main sponsors is fb3 Development, a business incubator that helps to develop and manufacture new food and beverage products. They have various manufacturing capabilities including a small-batch distillery and on-site manufacturing and technical support.

The Launch Louisville is one of the events orchestrated by the Greater Louisville Inc. Greater Louisville Inc. is the metro chamber of commerce and economic development agency for the Louisville and Southern Indiana region. Their mission is to turn Louisville into one of the best cities in the nation to live and work.

These are some Louisville’s business rankings from Greater Louisville Inc.’s website.

• Top 25 in the nation as a desirable location for business expansion or relocation (Expansion Management Magazine).

• #9 on the list of the Top 20 Hot Headquarters Cities for the 21st century (Business Facilities).

• Best City for Small Business growth (Entrepreneur Magazine).

• 31st on Inc. Magazine’s Top Places to Do Business in the U.S.

• 15th in the U.S. on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Cities for Entrepreneurs list.

• One of the Top 20 Best Places to Raise A Family (Homebuilder.com).

So if you are interested in visiting exhibitors, gathering information, and doing some networking then show up to this exciting event.

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