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Growth and Innovation

The Growth and Innovation suite of services helps companies identify, vet, and commercialize opportunities for new revenue streams.

Enhance Your Programs, Implement Systems, Drive Growth

We enhance your programs, implement systems, and provide expertise to help you grow your business and achieve your business goals. By augmenting your current team, we can help you identify, vet, and take advantage of opportunities to add to your top line.

Strategy & Business Consulting

We empower businesses through executive coaching and strategic consulting. Our tailored approach optimizes people, processes, management and communication.

Comprehensive Approach

KY-MEP empowers businesses through a holistic approach that combines executive coaching with essential disciplines for success.

Tailored Executive Coaching

Our personalized coaching process is designed for business leaders to develop a cohesive system that optimizes people, processes, management, and communication.

Customized Business Coaching

Each client receives a tailored plan based on their unique needs, helping them align their operations for sustainable growth.

Practical Application

Our coaching sessions are not just theoretical. They include practical assignments and exercises to ensure the immediate application of learned skills.

Growth Management System (GMS)

Our Growth Management System (GMS) empowers your workforce and streamlines product development by eliminating waste and optimizing resources.

"With KY-MEP’s assistance, the culture has changed to one of open analysis and team building."

Tom Jones - Owner - Taper Roller Bearing, Inc
$10M

Retained Sales

$200K

Cost Savings

$350K

Increased Investment

Market Research & Competitive Benchmarking

Our Marketing Landscape Analysis helps businesses make informed decisions based on market conditions and competition.

  • Objectives: Outline market conditions, identify challenges, and evaluate opportunities
  • Components: Market trends, customer needs, competitor evaluation, internal capabilities

Sales Development, Training, and Consulting

Whether you're a new entrant or a seasoned player, our tailored approach equips your sales team to compete effectively and win in the marketplace.

Inbound & Outbound Marketing

Developing and implementing marketing strategies through the right channels—websites, social media, SEO, and more.

  • Strategy development starting with a discovery meeting
  • Execute or train your team to manage marketing efforts
  • Close monitoring of results for performance

Workforce Empowerment & Culture Development

Create a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to contribute to growth.

Employee Engagement

Feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, team-building

Professional Development

Training, mentorship, career path planning

Empowerment

Delegate authority, open communication, provide autonomy

Culture Building

Define values, foster inclusivity, create a positive work environment

Business Cohorts & Peer-to-Peer Groups

Join our Business Cohorts for peer-to-peer learning and idea development.

  • Groups of non-competitive manufacturers
  • Collaborative learning environments with personalized coaching
  • Secure and confidential sharing of intellectual property

Technology Scouting & Technology-Driven Marketing Intelligence

Through Technology-Driven Market Intelligence (TDMI) and Technology Scouting, we help manufacturers explore new markets and solutions.

KY’s Manufacturing Professionals, Solving Manufacturing Problems

Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP)

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Phone

502-852-9621

Location

300 East Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202