Innovation Campus Newsletter 6-10-2024

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Big News here at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus. We are excited to expand our relationship with Holley and for the future of this Bowling Green headquartered leader in the automotive space.


This past Friday, Holley announced plans for expansion of its corporate presence to be located at the WKU Innovation Campus HQ. The company’s customer service center, marketing studio, information technology team, and more will enter the WKU Innovation Campus, joining Holley’s research and development and engineering teams, who have lived in the Campus since 2021. For the full press release, CLICK HERE.

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

STRONG WOMEN STRONG COFFEE #3


Calling all women. You are invited to join the Women's Business Center of Kentucky for their third Strong Women Strong Coffee in Bowling Green on


June 13

9:00 am - 10:30 am

WKU Innovation Campus - 129


Guest Speaker Brooke Cassady, CFP, AFC with The Perry Richey Group of Baird Private Wealth Management will be leading us in a discussion on business succession planning. It's not too late to join us and connect with local businesses, share insights, and forge valuable relationships. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

THE WORLD OF META BUSINESS AND LINKEDIN - ONLINE


CLICK HERE to RSVP.

CIVIC IMAGINATION LIVING LAB


Want to share your thoughts on the future of Bowling Green and Warren County?


Pop in for parts, or all, of the Civic Imagination Living Lab, being held


JUNE 14 - 15

WKU Innovation Campus - 129

FREE and OPEN to all


Researcher Karine Halpern has traveled to Bowling Green from Paris, France. Inspired by the hashtag #BG2050 initiative being led by Warren County KY Government, Karine is hosting a session to have residents contribute ideas and brainstorm the future of Bowling Green.


To Register CLICK HERE

More information can be found Here or Bowling Green Daily News Article


Photo provided by Forerunner.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

WKU INNOVATION CAMPUS MEMBERS WITH MEMBERS


The WKU Innovation Campus HQ will host a FREE STEAM workshop for middle school students organized by a group of MIT undergraduate students who are riding their bicycles across the U.S. this summer and putting on these workshops.


Friday, June 21

9 am - 3 pm

Open to incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th


Sessions will include Introduction to Programming, The Physics of Sound, 3D Printing with Sustainable Materials, the Chemistry of Concrete, and Extracting Strawberry DNA. The event is free of charge.


The MIT Spokes team of 8 undergraduate MIT students are riding their bikes across the US for 75 days this summer.


Bring your middle schooler to work for the day, and give them a unique, FREE learning experience! Registration and further information CLICK HERE


The event is supported by WKU Innovation Campus member organization AccelerateKY and hosted by the WKU Innovation Campus and CREATE.

STRATEGIC HR INSIGHTS WITH

B. STEPHENS HR


Join us for Lunch and Learn with B. Stephens HR and learn to elevate Your Business with Strategic HR Insights.

 

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or manager, this event is tailored to help you make informed decisions about integrating HR into your business strategy. This luncheon is designed to provide you with actionable insights and strategies that can transform your approach to HR, ultimately helping your business thrive. A light lunch will be provided.

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Streamline and Outsource HR Tasks: Implement tools and techniques to make your HR processes more efficient and cost-effective.
  • Reduce Workplace Risk: Understand how proactive HR management can mitigate legal and operational risks.
  • Assess Your HR Needs: Determine if and when it's the right time to introduce HR functions into your business.
  • Enhance Team Efficiency: Gain practical tips for improving both individual and team performance.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Entrepreneurs launching new ventures
  • Established business owners looking to refine their HR strategies 
  • Managers aiming to optimize team productivity
  • HR Personnel who may need an extra set of hands


TUESDAY, JUNE 25

NOON - 1:00 PM

Innovation Campus 129

 

Presented by Breanna Stephens, HR Director with B. Stephens HR Consulting. RSVP HERE.

STARTUP GARDEN CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

 
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