The Nori Project

In this season of gratitude and as we celebrate The Nori Project's two-year anniversary since its ideation, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible supporters, collaborators, and sponsors. Special thanks to the Louisville Urban League (LUL), Zest, Story Louisville, Keyhorse Capital, Render Capital, Amplify Startups, The Vogt Awards 2024 (Community Foundation of Louisville), and Wild Accelerator 2023. Your belief in Nori’s mission has fueled our journey, and we’re so thankful for your continued support!

The team at Nori is hard at work, redefining convenience with delicious, culturally relevant hot meals and locally sourced produce—right in your neighborhood. Bring our ultra-modern vending machines to your business and provide your employees, customers, and residents with fresh, healthy food options they’ll love. Quality nutrition made easy, because everyone deserves access to good food. ??

New in The Nori Machine: Harvest Bowl ?? The season of gratitude and good food is upon us, and we’re bringing the flavors of fall directly to you with the new Harvest Bowl—a perfect pick for Thanksgiving time! See more on Instagram! : https://lnkd.in/ean7yNP4

That's a wrap ?? Thank you to everyone who came out for #VogtAwards Demo Day last week at the Kentucky Derby Museum. It was wonderful to hear from our fireside chat panelists and witness this year's Vogt Awards cohort pitch their innovative early-stage businesses to local investors, entrepreneurs, and community members during Demo Day. This year's six participants will continue profoundly impacting the local, regional, and national business community now and in the future. Thanks to this year's Demo Day sponsor, Louisville Public Media for bringing our startup community together! ??Learn more about this year's Vogt Awards cohort and the program at linktr.ee/CFLouisville ______ ??: Abdul Sharif, M.F.A ______ #VogtAwards #cflouisville #demoday #startuplou #entrepreneurs #amplifylou #louisville #entrepreneurship #innovation #startups #startuplou #louisvillelove #entrepreneurlife #communityfoundations #vogt #accelerator #kentuckiana #louisvilleky #smallbusinesses #tech

?? Exciting News! ?? The Self-Service Innovation Summit is back for its 5th year, diving deep into how businesses can elevate customer experiences with the latest in kiosk, vending, and mobile tech. And guess what? Our Founder & CEO, Anora Morton, will be a keynote speaker at this incredible event! Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from industry leaders and innovators. Registration is still open: https://lnkd.in/etHHv22

We’re hiring a Vending Attendant! The Vending Attendant will work with Nori to ensure our healthy products are consistently available to the Louisville Community by filling and donating the food once or twice weekly.

Feeling incredibly grateful as we wrap up the Community Foundation of Louisville’s Vogt Awards! This journey has been nothing short of transformative, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of the Community Foundation of Louisville, our mentors, and the amazing cohort of fellow entrepreneurs. Here’s to growth, innovation, and the bright future ahead!

Meet Lauren Neal, the brilliant mind behind the scenes at The Nori Project! With a Juris Doctorate in hand, she's not just a legal expert but also the genius running things behind closed doors. We're lucky to have her steering the ship!

Join the?Community Foundation of Louisville?for the?24th Vogt Awards Demo Day?at?5:30 p.m.?on?October 10?at the?Kentucky Derby Museum. Hear from?this year’s cohort?of dynamic early-stage businesses selected to the Vogt Awards grant and accelerator program. Demo Day is the culmination of an intensive 10-week accelerator program designed to help the founders grow their businesses into thriving enterprises. The previously sold-out event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Secure your seat and register today: https://lnkd.in/euQU3KqS

Meet Lakyrra, the powerhouse Director of Marketing at The Nori Project! Lakyrra has honed her expertise in community development, tech startups, and non-profit leadership and consulting. Armed with an MBA and a passion for bringing creative solutions to the table, she’s spent years driving impactful change. Now, as the driving force behind The Nori Project’s marketing, Lakyrra is channeling her skills in strategy, partnership development, and market growth to help revolutionize accessibility through technology. Whether she’s crafting targeted campaigns or developing key partnerships, Lakyrra’s strategic vision is clear: elevate The Nori Project and make an impact that lasts. This isn’t just marketing—it’s a mission.