​Kentucky Innovation Station plays host to a range of events that are designed to advance Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation efforts to fuel economic development and community improvement, to strengthen the local employment base and to boost the cultural and educational opportunities available to people here. Click on a class below to learn more and register.

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HOPKINS COUNTY I+C | FALCON CREEK BOUTIQUE
MARCH 4 2020 | 7:30 am
is a caffeine fueled, free monthly gathering for entrepreneurs of all stages. Entrepreneurs, like minded professionals and ecosystem builders offer support and learning opportunities as a presenter delivers a brief talk about their business or brewing business ideas and the opportunities and challenges that come along with both. The Innovate + Caffeinate community offers workshop conversation about lessons learned and an opportunity to connect and help work through business strategies.

INSPIRE. INNOVATE. CONNECT. CAFFEINATE.

Become a part of Hopkins County's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Drop in between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, for Entrepreneur Happy Hour at Kentucky Innovation Station at 38 West Arch Street in Madisonville. It’s a networking mixer welcoming entrepreneurs and other local business leaders to share an evening to connect and learn. The event is free and open for current and future entrepreneurs and community members. No reservation is required. 
During the event a team of social-media practitioners will be available:

•  to assess your business presence on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms;
•  to review your last six months of posts and discuss with you their effectiveness to achieve your business goals, and
•  to offer actionable tips and insights specifically tailored to your business.

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RACE FOR SUCCESS WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
APRIL 30 2020 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Grab your Derby Hat and Race for Success!
We are excited to announce the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation's sixth annual women's conference! The 2020 "Race for Success" Women's Conference will be held at the Ballard Convention Center in Madisonville, KY. Each year we look forward to this event as we showcase and celebrate women in business. The Madisonville Hopkins County area currently has over 150 women owned businesses! This conference aims to collaborate, share ideas and show significance of women in business.

On April 30th, 2020 the Kentucky Derby themed event will begin with an interactive panel discussion with 5 local women. Following the discussion, a lunch keynote address will launch with Louisville native Jesika Young, CEO and President of Cimtech, Inc.

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