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Krista Buckel
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LEXINGTON KY. (October 10, 2024) – The Women’s Business Center of Kentucky (WBC) today announced Lexington resident and veteran Michelle Smock as the organization’s new Lexington Business Coach. In this role, Smock will support the growth of female and minority small business owners in the greater Lexington area by providing coaching and mentorship.
This role is funded by an Economic Development Partnership Services grant from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
“As a seasoned entrepreneur, Michelle has a unique perspective of the challenges small business owners face,” said Devanny King, Executive Director of WBC. “We are grateful to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for funding this hire, and we are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the team.”
Smock brings 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to the WBC. Before joining WBC, Smock served as the co-owner and coach of Cultivate Accounting, where she consulted with small business owners on best practices for launching a business. She was also the creator and host of a podcast “Small Business Bestie,” which showcases stories of women entrepreneurs and owned Drift Therapeutic Spa & Float OKC.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in assistance from the WBC can visit https://www.wbckentucky.org/.
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About Women’s Business Center of Kentucky: Founded in 2011, the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky helps women entrepreneurs, especially those economically or socially disadvantaged, start and grow businesses in Kentucky. The WBC is partly funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and hosted by Community Ventures Corporation, a private, non-profit community development organization.
About Community Ventures: Founded in 1982 as a community-based, non-profit organization, Community Ventures (CV) strengthens communities and improves the overall quality of life for Kentuckians by supporting job creation, small business ownership, and home ownership. CV is headquartered in Lexington with branch locations in Bowling Green, Campbellsville, Louisville, Mayfield, Millersburg, and Owensboro. For 21 consecutive years, CV has been named Microlender of the Year by the Kentucky Small Business Administration.