Business Resources

BUSINESS
RESOURCES

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Discover a wealth of business partners in the vibrant West End of Louisville, KY. Whether you’re a local resident seeking housing assistance or a business in search of educational opportunities, this comprehensive list has something for everyone. Explore the wide range of resources available and unlock the potential for growth and prosperity in our thriving community.

Banks, CDFIs & Financial Institutions

Truist Bank
Republic Bank
5^th/3^rd Bank
Park Community Credit Union
LHOME
METCO
WesBanco
LISC
Chase Bank
Independence Bank

Business Incubators & Accelerators

The Plan Room
The Well
Louisville Central Community Center
GEDDI
Power to Prosper Minority Incubator @ Greater Louisville, Inc.
Center for Entrepreneurship @ Louisville Urban League
TKT Minority Accelerator
AMPED Russell Tech Business Incubator

Business Planning & Development Resources

Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Development Center – Louisville (SBDC)
Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center (KYPTAC)
Tri-State Minority Supplier Development Council
SCORE Louisville

Business Certification & Licensing Resources

Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center (KYPTAC)
Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission

Business/Professional Organizations, Associations & Groups

Minority Contractor Association of Kentuckiana (MCAK)
West End Business Association (WEBA)
West Louisville Dream Team (WLDT)
Urban League Louisville (LUL)
Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI)
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Buy Black Louisville
Wekeza West
100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc.
National Black MBA Association, Inc. – Kentucky (NBMBAA)

Realtors

Crystal Yvonne McAfee, Metro Advantage Realty, LLC
William Starks, G. Starks Realty
Marcus Todd, Diamond Key Realtors
Decora Martin, Diamond Key Realtors
Sherrell Barbour, Exit Realty
Kim Sickles, Sickles Realty, Inc.
Danita Taylor, Keller Williams
PRG Commercial Property Advisors
Noir Realty

Bid & Contract Portals/Listings

Bonfire
Lynn Imaging
The Plan Room
MSD Louisville
Louisville Metro

Access to Opportunity and Capital

The Plan Room is a fresh innovation that provides Black and minority business owners in the construction industry with training, access to project plans, mentorship, and networking opportunities in a dedicated space in the West End community in Louisville, Kentucky. Our large contractors in Louisville help train and build the capacity of the next generation, while also ensuring we have a talented workforce ready to build our future.