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January 21, 2012

MicroEnterprise Development Program: Ignite

Services provided:

1. one-on-one case management
2. supportive services with other self-sufficiency programs
3. information and referral services
4. a 10-week start-up business development course called "Spark"
5. business plan development
6. individualized training for small businesses
7. forgivable loans
8. 30 local businesses have received loans from a new Louisville Metro Government program for local microenterprises
9. 36 jobs have been created with the 30 loans

• 15 are women-owned businesses
• 21 are minority-owned businesses
• Four are green businesses (two lawn care businesses, The Root Cellar and Hooten's Home Service)

For information and applications:  louisvilleky.gov/cap

Call: (502) 574-5866 or 574-5168 or Email: capenterprise@louisvilleky.gov

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