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DAYTON, OH, March 26, 2025 — The Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC) is excited to announce the relaunch of LaunchPad, a free monthly event series dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives throughout the Dayton region. This marks the first year the EC is spearheading LaunchPad, further solidifying its commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive startup ecosystem.
Following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program to the EC in June 2024, LaunchPad has been revitalized to serve as a cornerstone initiative under the EC’s leadership. The EC now oversees both LaunchPad and Launch Dayton Startup Week, which celebrated its inaugural year under EC guidance in September 2024.
Hosted at The Hub in downtown Dayton, LaunchPad offers expert-led education, actionable insights, and valuable networking opportunities—all within a single afternoon. The series will run monthly from April through August 2025, with each event focusing on one of three core themes: Marketing, Money, or Business.
“The Entrepreneurs’ Center is committed to building upon the strong foundation established by Launch Dayton,” said Scott Koorndyk, President of EC. “Relaunching LaunchPad allows us to provide consistent, high-quality programming that meets entrepreneurs where they are, offering the tools and connections necessary for their success.”
2025 LaunchPad Themes and Dates
- April 17 – Marketing: ChatGPT & Social Media for Small Businesses
- May 15 – Money: Funding Strategies & Financial Planning
- June 26 – Marketing: Branding, Creativity & Digital Content
- July 17 – Business: Space & Inventory Planning
- August 21 – Business: Customer Validation & Value Proposition
Each LaunchPad event features two expert-led sessions, a curated panel discussion, opportunities to cowork at The Hub, and a networking happy hour. Lunch and refreshments are included.
The series builds momentum toward Launch Dayton Startup Week, presented by Fifth Third Bank, which returns September 9–10, 2025, for its 10th anniversary. Startup Week is the Dayton region’s premier annual conference, celebrating and equipping entrepreneurs from every background and business stage.
Registration Now Open
All LaunchPad events are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance here.
To learn more about LaunchPad and other upcoming programming, visit launchdayton.com or follow @LaunchDayton on social media.
About Launch Dayton
Launch Dayton is a vibrant community and collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering the growth and success of entrepreneurs in the Dayton region. By bringing together a network of support organizations, resources, and like-minded individuals, Launch Dayton provides a comprehensive ecosystem for startups and small businesses. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs through connections, education, and celebration, driving innovation and economic growth in our community. From hosting flagship events like Startup Week to offering ongoing workshops and networking opportunities, Launch Dayton is the go-to hub for entrepreneurial support and inspiration. For more information, visit launchdayton.com.
About Entrepreneurs’ Center
The Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC) drives economic growth and prosperity by championing entrepreneurship. With a mission to empower innovators, the EC annually collaborates with over 1,000 entrepreneurs, catalyzing the creation of businesses, job opportunities, revenue streams, and investments. Offering a suite of professional services, including business planning, mentoring, training, networking, commercialization, and capital investment, the EC serves as a beacon for both main street and technology enterprises. Anchored by a dedicated team of advisors, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and staff, the EC orchestrates world-class business acceleration programs in collaboration with corporations, academic institutions, and government entities, including the U.S. Department of Defense, from its headquarters at The Hub Powered by PNC Bank within the historic Dayton Arcade.
For More Information, Contact:
Leslie Klenke, Director of Marketing
Entrepreneurs’ Center
[email protected]
