PayFWDs

Celebrating the 150th Derby!

Happy Oaks Day!! 🏇

Help us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Director of Tax Services, Kelly Faulkner-Slone! 🎂 🎊 Thank you for all that you do for our clients, our team, and being such a payroll tax expert for our company! We are so fortunate to have you! Our birthday wish for you is for you to pick the winning horse both Oaks and Derby!! 🏇

Embracing the spirited ambiance of Derby Week, we're excited to shine a spotlight on one of our incredible clients who adds to the festivities: Derby Pie from the esteemed Kern's Kitchen! 🥧 Let's take a trot down memory lane and explore the rich history behind these legendary pies. From the first taste of chocolatey, nutty goodness to becoming a staple at Derby parties nationwide, every bite is a testament to tradition and flavor. So don't forget to grab a sweet treat for your Derby Party this weekend! 🏇 Learn more about Kerns Kitchen here: https://derbypie.com/

Happy Derby Week! 🏇 As we gear up for all the festivities this week leading up to the big race, it's time to give a big shoutout to one of our star clients who's been working tirelessly to make Derby more than just a race! 🌟 That's right, we're talking about the Kentucky Derby Festival! Since 1956, their mission has been to ignite joy, community, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, leading up to the iconic Kentucky Derby. Annually they average over 70 events that they help bring to life for the Louisville community to enjoy! At the Kentucky Derby Festival, they don't just organize events— they craft moments that bring people together, creating cherished memories for generations to come. 🎇 From thrilling air shows to dazzling fireworks displays, marathons, balloon races, and lively parades, each event is designed to embody the essence of Kentucky's rich heritage and culture. As we race towards the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," their mission remains clear: to unite people in a celebration of community, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the Bluegrass State. Make sure to check out their remaining events as they continue their legacy and create new memories.

Weekly Wrap Up! Twas the week before Derby, joy filling the city, anticipation soaring, oh what a sight so pretty 🏇 As our city is ramping up for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports history, our team was out and about before all of next weeks festivities! Tuesday: Our team was able to support a local brewery in Portland, Kyros Brewing Co., at the new monthly Beer Networking event! Chris Wolfe, Brittiany Sells, and Lizzy Wolfe hosted this amazing event to support local breweries and also give us beer lovers a networking event outside of bourbon! Learn more about this group and when the next event is at whereisbeer.net! Wednesday: Our Business Development Team enjoyed the gorgeous sunny day at Keeneland with the Kentucky Society of Association Executives. Thank you all so much for having us and hosting such a great event! Thursday: We had a little furry visitor in the office so of course we had to share this cute picture of Peanut! Who doesn't love a good puppy picture? We joined The Chamber of St. Matthews for their monthly 5:05 After Hours Networking event at Dave & Buster's Inc.. It's always an amazing time with this chamber meeting so many great people! As we wrap up the week, we hope everyone has an amazing weekend! If you're going to the Ken-Ducky Derby or the Balloon Glow, we hope you have an amazing time! Till next week y'all!

🦆 What are you doing this Saturday, April 27th?? 🦆 Join us at this amazing event, The Ken-Ducky Derby, organized by and for Harbor House of Louisville. By participating in the Ken-Ducky Derby and adopting a rubber duck, you're not just having a good time – you're supporting this amazing non-profit that benefits so many wonderful people! Don't forget to adopt your duck and support one of our amazing clients! Ducks drop at 4pm on Saturday!! Adopt here: https://lnkd.in/eghXg3B Who is Harbor House of Louisville? Harbor House is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and their families, fostering growth and wellbeing through compassionate care and collaborative programs. They offer an array of different programs and have an amazing new building in the south side of Louisville. They even have an awesome area that you an rent out for corporate events, weddings, and more! Check them out!

Weekly Wrap Up! Tuesday: In the morning we joined The Chamber of St. Matthews for their quarterly Prospect & Promos series. The topic was finding and understanding who your customer is. We learned so much and lots of great takeaways! Later that day we joined The Jeffersontown Chamber for their annual Business Expo and had a booth!! A huge thank you for all the new faces and familiar faces who came by to check us out! It was a great turnout! Wednesday: We joined Louisville Independent Business Alliance for their Cocktail and Connections networking event hosted at The Breeze Coffee Bar & Wine Shop! We had an amazing time meeting all the amazing board members, association members, and team members! Be on the lookout for some very exciting news we have to share about working with LIBA 😉 (hint, hint) Thursday: We joined One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development for their monthly 5 O'Clock Networking event! We saw lots of amazing faces and met tons of new people too! Friday: Another great way to end the week with 3rd Circle Professionals Club biweekly networking meeting! At this meeting, Ken Schreiner hosted an "Open Mastermind" session where individuals had the opportunity to go in front of the group, present a problem, and then the group is able to ask questions and give recommendations! If you haven't been to this group, stop by for their next meeting on Monday, April 29th at 11:30am! Excited for next week, but until then, everyone have a great weekend! If you're attending Thunder, please stay safe and have fun!

📣 NEW TEAM MEMBER ALERT 📣 We're so excited to announce that we have expanded our team and welcomed Jeremy Smith into the PayFWDs family! Jeremy has joined us as our new Account Analyst! Please help us welcome Jeremy to our team! 🎉

🗓 Do you have any plans tomorrow? Come see us at the The Jeffersontown Chamber Business Expo tomorrow at Louisville Marriott East! Showrooms opens at 11:30pm until 2:30pm with some light bites starting at noon! Hope to see you all there!!