Dave is a expert in the business development space and I am thankful for his initial guidance, I look forward to working with him. Read more

I continue to work with Claire because she always has great ideas for how to help me get unstuck and move forward. Great advice regarding company culture, promotion and resources to help us grow. I'm so grateful for this free service! Read more

Claire is an exceptional business coach at the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Louisville. Her extensive experience in management, sales, and operations has been invaluable to local entrepreneurs. Clients consistently praise her dedication and expertise, noting her genuine passion for supporting their business journeys. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the success stories of the businesses she has helped. I highly recommend Claire to any small business owner seeking guidance and support. BIG THANKS TO CLAIRE Claire for everything that is to come Read more

David Oetken is an amazing resource for anyone who needs help with their small business. I couldn’t be more thankful for how much he helped me in such a short amount of time. Thank you David! Read more

Claire Bridges was polite, helpful, and encouraging. Great active listener and offered sharp advice. Read more

Claire was amazing to talk to! I could tell from our very first encounter that she really cared about helping me, was very knowledgeable, insightful and had a wonderful disposition. She was a great listener too and took into account my needs and current situation. I cannot wait to continue working with her and know that more great things will come from it! Read more

Claire Bridges has been so helpful in guiding me in the right direction for growing my ideas, along with sharing tips and motivating me on my next steps. Looking forward to working with her further! 2025 Update: Claire is still so helpful! My business has grown, and so had my questions. Claire was more than happy to continue to share great insights and follow up with resources in a fast turn around Read more

It’s truly amazing that a service like this exists for small businesses! The range of expertise their coaches offer is incredibly helpful. As a business in the culinary industry, we were thrilled to know that someone like Claire Bridges is part of their team of coaches. Having access to someone with her experience is a huge win for small business owners! Making an appointment was extremely easy—you just go to their website, and it’s the first thing you see. Keep in mind, they do book out far in advance, so be ready for that. We just had our first meeting this month and were given "homework" to work on for review at our next meeting. We discussed some long-term goals and strategies to reach them in the new year, and I’ve come away feeling a renewed sense of inspiration thanks to these services. I’m excited to see how my business grows with their support. Read more

David was very patient and helpful with understanding the special situations of my business and the value of our community. Read more

My meeting went very well! I appreciate that I was able to have a virtual meeting, in the comforts of my home, as a stay at home mom. Claire Bridges was very professional and courteous. She answered all of my questions and concerns and even gave step by step instructions for how to write out my business plan. I would recommend her for any current business owner as she is very knowledgeable about accounting, taxes, book keeping, etc. as well as potential business owners, as she will guide you through all the paperwork, and licenses that you may need. Read more

I have only known Claire Bridges a short amount of time but she has gently proven herself to me. She is reliable, responsive and genuinely interested in helping business owners. In my experience, this has been very hard to come by. She is diligent and truly understands the mindset of a business owner and that is appreciated. Read more

Claire Bridges, with the Louisville Small Business Development Center is an amazing help! She always has the best advice to help our small company grow in our community Read more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a fantastic coaching session with Claire from the SBDC! She took the time to thoroughly review my marketing materials and gave me insightful, actionable feedback that helped strengthen my overall strategy. Claire asked thoughtful questions, offered fresh ideas, and made sure I walked away with clear next steps. I left the session feeling more confident and focused. Highly recommend Claire to any small business owner looking for expert guidance and support! Read more

The Louisville Small Business Development Center has been a huge help while starting my business. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing assistance. Special thanks to Claire Bridges for helping me finalize my business plan! Read more

I just had my first coaching session with Claire Bridges at the Louisville Small Business Development Center and she had so many amazing resources and ideas to help push my business forward. I cannot wait to keep working with her and take my business to the next level. Read more

Claire helped me so much! I have met with her a few times now and I feel so comfortable stepping into my new business adventure with her guidance. I am so blessed to be in Kentucky to receive these services! Read more

It was great meeting with David today. His knowledge of resources in our area and help connecting with them is very valuable. We look forward to working with David and SBDC. Read more

Claire Bridges is a very sweet and attentive business coach! I enjoyed our first meeting Read more

David is a sage and you'd be pleasantly delighted to meet with him. Love the work that the Louisville SBDC is doing for our community. Read more

We had an initial consultation with David regarding a growth plan for our small business. He listened and gave us a few very good ideas to start out with. We will be scheduling another session with him and would highly recommend. Read more

I sat down with Claire to discuss solutions for our Community Kitchen (240 Adams Street) in Butchertown and she was very helpful. She had plenty of useful solutions for our business and the entrepreneurs that use our space. Claire is a very insightful resource that I highly recommend to anyone looking to start a business. Read more