Invest 606 Blog

By Jessica Bledsoe Every business needs funding to get off the ground and grow. But with so many different funding options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your business. In this post, we'll explore six common funding strategies, including their pros and cons, to help ... KEEP READING

By Lacie DeGough Randy and Shannon Gabbard Randy and Shannon Gabbard, owners of Coal Country Candles, are proof that Invest 606’s benefits extend far beyond financial rewards. As members of Invest 606’s 2023 cohort, Randy and Shannon greatly appreciate the positive impact that the ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe Let's face it, running a small business is a constant hustle. You're wearing every hat, from CEO to marketing guru, and resources can feel tight. That’s why, last month, we shared a list of grants available to small businesses. These grants are essentially lifelines, ... KEEP READING

By Magen Zawko With my hands joyfully raised in front of a glowing computer screen in a municipal office space before venturing outside of employment to become a full-time entrepreneur, I foolishly exclaimed, “Thank goodness I’ll never have to fool with social media again!” Boy, was I wrong about ... KEEP READING

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 ... KEEP READING

By Jordyne Carmack, PhD You’ve heard all of the clichés before.  “Your network is your net worth!” “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”  “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”  If the thought of attending a networking event (for the first or hundredth ... KEEP READING

By Lacie DeGough Although Kazzi King—owner of Velvet Whiskey Candle Co.—won $3,500 in Invest 606’s 2021 pitch competition, she rarely mentions the prize money when she speaks about the impact that Invest 606 had on her business. What really made an impression on her was the coaching that she ... KEEP READING

By Lacie DeGough Entrepreneurs: how could a $15,000 cash prize impact the trajectory of your business? Imagine a pitch competition specifically designed for small businesses in the 606 area code, offering monetary prizes with the goal of accelerating the growth of local enterprises. Now guess ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe In the world of business, it is a common misconception to think that casting a wide net and trying to appeal to "anyone" or "everyone" will lead to success. However, this approach often leads to generic messaging that fails to resonate with any particular audience.  In ... KEEP READING