By Lacie DeGough
Invest 606 alumnus Nathan Lyttle, owner of QCS (Queen City Streams), held his business’ largest ever gaming event on April 14th, 2024. QCS is a Perry County small business that hosts and broadcasts competitive esports events, fostering a vibrant gaming community throughout the globe. The Midsouth Outlaws event in Louisville, KY boasted over 300 attendees, ranging from well-known gamers to local gaming talent in the 606 area! Nathan has used the funds and resources that he received from Invest 606 to expand his business over the past year.
Midsouth Outlaws event in Louisville, KY
A year ago, Nathan Lyttle placed second in the 2023 Invest 606 pitch competition. With his $8,000 in prize money, he has taken his business to a new level! QCS’s impact goes far beyond the city of Hazard, KY, reaching gamers worldwide through their Twitch and YouTube content. Since their inception in 2019, QCS has built a gaming community that brings together people from all over the world—not only online, but also through in-person events like Midsouth Outlaws.
Nathan Lyttle, owner of QCS
“Invest 606 really helped us shape our identity. We are much more ingrained with the esports and fighting game communities in the state and beyond, and a lot of that stems from the lessons learned during the cohort.”
– Nathan Lyttle
Since participating in the Invest 606 pitch competition, QCS has grown immensely. QCS holds records for both the largest Street Fighter and Tekken tournaments in Kentucky’s history! They have also partnered with a student group at the University of Kentucky to host smaller bi-weekly events in Lexington, expanding their reach and growth. And on top of all that, QCS has also recently launched a new initiative where they host streams for events across the state from their studio in Hazard. It’s safe to say that they are keeping busy!
The assistance that Invest 606 provides goes far beyond monetary prizes. From a supportive community of small businesses to helpful training that impacts entrepreneurs for years to come, this program has it all. If this sounds like something that would benefit your small business, follow Invest 606 on Instagram and Facebook so that you can be notified when applications for the next cohort open up! And don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter by entering your email below.
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Be sure to follow Nathan’s business journey by checking out QCS’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube pages below! You can also visit QCS’s website to find out more about their events and online content.
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