Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kevin Love, Senior Manager of Programs and Development with Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC), who highlights the business development resource center and their mission and efforts to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow sustainable companies, ultimately creating jobs, wealth and impact in the community.

During the interview, Kevin discusses their various programs, including Foundations, Framework, Groundwork and Mighty Oak, and talks about how the process starts with the Biz Quiz. He details the impact of their programs on the community, highlighting the creation of over 300 new jobs and over $70 million in economic growth. He emphasizes the importance of their work in supporting entrepreneurs at various levels, from business ideas to established companies, and touches on the power of collaboration and partnerships with various organizations and professionals, who serve as mentors, coaches and guides. Kevin also shares his excitement about the future, mentioning a grant that will allow them to serve over 1,400 small businesses in Middle Tennessee. He emphasizes the flexibility of their programs, accommodating different schedules and preferences. Finally, Kevin expresses his joy in seeing people transform and overcome challenges through their programs, and shares some of the many ways the community can support and benefit from their efforts.

Visit https://nbichub.org to learn more about Nashville Business Incubation Center.