2900 West Broadway
Suite 320
Louisville, KY  40211
(502)  776-6000

Welcome to the place where BusinessWorks!

The EDC Center

The EDC Center
EDC Center Features
Building Floorplans
The Nia Center Events Room




The EDC Center

The Enterprise Development Center (EDC) is a mixed use, small business incubator that combines access to space with technical assistance and training.  With more than 13,000 square feet of quality space and a nurturing entrepreneurial environment, the Enterprise Development Center is designed to foster the successful development of emerging small businesses.

Small business owners that are in the incubator meet with Louisville Enterprise Group staff to thoroughly examine the strengths and weaknesses of the entrepreneur and the business opportunities. A course of action is devised that will facilitate business growth and lead to the acquisition of enhanced business ownership skills.

 

The ideal candidate for the Small Business incubator will meet the following criteria:

  • Experienced management team
  • Review written business plan Potential for growth and job creation
  • Commitment to individualized development plan

The following organizations maintain office space at the Center and provide a wide variety of assistance and services to LEG clients:

The Housing Partnership, Inc.: A public-private partnership and a non-profit 401 (c) (3) Corporation that exists to create housing opportunities that are affordable for low and moderate income individuals.

 

Metro Business Resource Center brings local government together with federal programs to assist new and existing small businesses in meeting their goals.

 

TARC Neighborhood Travel Center provides Bus, Paratransit and Trolley transportation services for the Metropolitan Louisville area.

 

U of L Office of External Affairs Community Relations Division is to facilitate the use of university resources to support existing partnerships and engage new partners to contribute to the educational, social, and economic progress of the community, region and state.  External Affairs will build effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external constituents to advance the mutual needs of the community and the University.  External Affairs shall be responsible for developing a process to evaluate the effectiveness of existing and new university/community partnerships.

 

West Jefferson County Community Task Force is a non-profit organization that provides research, education, information and validation of environmental justice issues to empower community residence to make rational and informed decisions in the mission of the WJCCTF. 

The EDC CENTER - Features
    

  • Class A executive offices
  • Conference room
  • Business Development 
  • Access to training courses 
  • Quick & convenietn access to workforce services

 

 

  • Free parking
  • Professional building management
  • Loading docks
  • Security services
  • Janitorial services 

  • Central to TARC transit lines
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The EDC Center Building Floorplans


Second Floor
Offices, Office Suites, Conference Room, Kitchen Facilities

Basement
Offices, Light Manufacturing

   
 
Nia Center Events Room

The Nia Center now boasts the opening of a newly renovated 2,500 sq. ft event room. This space can seat between 150 and 200 people. It is ideal for meetings, training, banquets, wedding receptions, church anniversaries, style shows, parties and other community events at competitive rates.   
 Availability
7 a.m. to 12 midnight
Monday through Sunday (and later)

 Rental rate Hours 1 and 2 - $100.00 each hour
Hours 3 through 6 - $75.00 each hour
Hours 7and over - $50.00 each hour
 Security Deposit
$200.00
(Deposit is refundable if user complies with lease agreement) 
 Reservation fee $100.00
Due at reservation confirmation; non-refundable; to be applied toward event total
 Security Unarmed Guard - $14.00/hour
Armed Guard -  $18.00/hour

 
Rates subject to change.  Please confirm rates with the property manager.  

Events serving alcoholic beverages must retain Security Guards
and provide insurance certificate prior to reservation confirmation.

ALL FEES FOR USE OF PROPERTY MUST BE PAID IN FULL 14 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT,
OR EVENT DATE WILL BE CANCELLED.