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Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in ҹɫֱ²¥. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Suntory Global Spirits. This program teaches business owners critical business skills like development strategies, strategic planning, financial management skills, marketing & sales, human resources, how to access capital, and how to contract with the government and major corporations.

MAIZIE CLARKE

What is your business name?

• Maizie Clarke, LLC

Tell us about what your business does.

• At Maizie Clarke LLC, we specialize in custom wholesale gift products designed specifically for experience-based retail clients — like museum stores, distilleries, and cultural destinations.

What inspired you to join the Power to Prosper program?

• I think there is a great opportunity to learn from and contribute to the small business community here in Louisville – I love building relationships with fellow small business owners.

Where do you see your business in the next 5 to 10 years? How do you believe the Power to Prosper program will help you in reaching those long-term goals?

• I want to expand my client base and product offerings to serve more clients. I think a program like Power to Prosper really helps identify ways to think bigger and identify areas for growth.

What’s your favorite thing about living and doing business in Louisville?

• I love how creative and supportive the community is here. Louisville has this great mix of local pride, storytelling, and artistic energy — it’s the perfect place to build a business that’s all about capturing a sense of place.