West Hopkins Industries, Inc., together with the City of Dawson Springs, is launching a free hands-on educational series this summer aimed at giving local small business owners and future entrepreneurs the practical tools they need to grow and succeed in western Kentucky.
Lisa Miller, who retired in January as the executive director of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, recently created Next Level Business Advisors to support small businesses and address community needs. Drawing on her family’s experience as small business owners, Miller and a group of volunteers have put together the 2025 Summer Learning Series in Dawson Springs, with the first workshop focused on financial management for small businesses.
click to download audioShe says the first workshop is set for Thursday, June 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
click to download audioThe second session, covering business law and human resources essentials, is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
click to download audioThe final session is a two-hour, hands-on roundtable workshop introducing Canva and marketing basics.
click to download audioThis session will be held on August 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
She notes that participants are not required to attend every session.
click to download audioShe says they are partnering with the Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce, all sessions are free, and small business owners are encouraged to pre-register.
click to download audioMiller says they are also working on creating a certification program.
Miller highlights that small businesses account for 90 percent of Kentucky’s workforce, especially in the western region. She adds that Dawson Springs is an ideal starting point, with hopes to expand the workshops to other areas.
click to download audioThe 2025 Summer Learning Series will take place at Dawson Springs City Hall, located at 200 West Arcadia.
For more information, contact Lisa Miller at nextlevelbusiness@gmail.com or call 270-875-2310.
