Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Suntory Global Spirits. This program teaches business owners critical business skills like development strategies, strategic planning, financial management skills, marketing & sales, human resources, how to access capital, and how to contract with the government and major corporations.

ASHLEE NORTHINGTON

What is your business name?

• Happy Belly Bistro LLC

Tell us about what your business does.

• We serve sustainable but affordable food by offering services through catering, food truck , and pop-up events

What inspired you to join the Power to Prosper program?

• Within the next year I see my business in an upscale fine dining brick and mortar location with seedy foot traffic and a thriving catering business out of the same location.

Where do you see your business in the next 5 to 10 years? How do you believe the Power to Prosper program will help you in reaching those long-term goals?

• Within the next 5-10 years I see my business in an upscale fine dining brick and mortar location with seedy foot traffic and a thriving catering business out of the same location.

What’s your favorite thing about living and doing business in Louisville?

• Louisville is really supportive with small and local businesses. Everyone is really supportive, it’s a great place to grow your business.