Collaborating with Economic Development Organizations to Expand Transactional Clinic Reach

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Session Type: Lightning Sessions

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Room: Franciscan D

Floor: Ballroom Level

Get ready to hear about an exciting collaboration that's driving economic development in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV), and the Chase Small Business and Nonprofit Law Clinic have teamed up to create a small business web portal that provides free legal help to small businesses throughout the state.
This collaborative project was born out of a shared desire to use transactional clinics as a key tool in economic development efforts, especially for underserved populations. The new director of the NKU Chase Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic was eager to expand the breadth of clients and work available to his students, while the Cabinet and KCV were looking for a way to find affordable legal help for small businesses statewide. When these parties came together, they realized that they could achieve both objectives through the creation of an online portal.
The small business web portal will be a platform that allows small business owners in any part of Kentucky to get legal help on a variety of issues related to their operations. Law students are building the site and conducting the necessary research to provide valuable content. This project not only provides a way for small businesses to get the personalized help they need but also exposes the students to a broader range of legal work.
In the lightning session, you will hear from all three stakeholders about their missions and how they overlap. You'll also learn about the many ways the new portal will advance these missions and provide small businesses with a much-needed boost in getting started or growing. Get ready to be inspired by this innovative collaboration that aims to bring hope to underserved communities through expanded access to entrepreneurship.