LaunchPad is Back: Where Business Takes Off!
March 26, 2025
DAYTON, OH, March 26, 2025 — Launch Dayton is proud to announce the return of LaunchPad, a free monthly event series designed to support entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives throughout the Dayton region.
Hosted at The Hub in downtown Dayton, LaunchPad brings together expert-led education, real-world insights, and meaningful networking—all in a single afternoon. The series will run monthly from April through August 2025, with each event themed around one of three core focus areas: Marketing, Money, or Business.
LaunchPad is part of the broader Launch Dayton initiative, a collaborative effort powered by the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC) to build a thriving, inclusive startup community across the Miami Valley.
“LaunchPad was created to meet entrepreneurs where they are,” said Leslie Klenke, Director of Marketing at EC. “Whether you’re just getting started or refining a long-standing business, each event offers actionable tools, expert guidance, and connections that can help you move forward.”
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]
