My Research and Publications

Academic Presentations

  • Boatright, C., & Phelps, J. C. (2025). Beyond the Assignment: Turning Experiential Learning into Career Readiness [Conference Presentation]. Appalachian College Association (ACA) Summit, Knoxville, TN.

  • Boatright, C., & Phelps, J. C., Bergesio, A., Burzio, E., & Pruitt, Z. (2025). Bridging the Gap with Experiential Learning: A Case Analysis [Conference Presentation]. IACBE ACAM Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Connecting Communities: Empowering Local Businesses and the Local Economy [Conference Presentation]. University of Kentucky Extension Conference, Louisville, KY.

Industry Presentations

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Start Smart: How to Start a Business in Kentucky. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 31 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 28 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Budget-Friendly Bookkeeping Tools to Streamline Your Small Business Finances. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Web/SEO Strategy for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2025). Increasing Profits: Practical Strategies for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Start Smart: How to Start a Business in Kentucky. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 30 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 15 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Plate to Profit: Mastering Restaurant Operations, Finances, and Staffing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 3 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). How to Market Your Business in 30 Minutes/Day. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Facebook Marketing for Small Businesses. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Instagram Marketing for Small Businesses. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). Websites/SEO for Small Businesses. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2024). TikTok Marketing for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Start Smart: How to Start a Business in Kentucky. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 18 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 6 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Marketing Your Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 2 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). E-Commerce for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). TikTok Marketing for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Social Media Strategy for Black-Owned Businesses. MELANnaire Marketplace, Louisville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Leveraging YouTube for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Louisville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). Strategic E-Commerce. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Louisville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2023). How to Market Your Business in 30 Minutes/Day. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Somerset, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Maximizing Impact: Linking the Creative Economy and Tourism in SBDCs [Conference Presentation]. America’s SBDC National Conference, San Diego, CA.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Start Smart: How to Start a Business in Kentucky. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 10 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 8 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Optimizing Social Media Marketing Strategy. Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), Ashland, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Creative Placemaking. Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), Ashland, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Influencer Marketing Strategy. Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Shelbyville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Art Builds Business – Business Builds Art. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Murray, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). The Intersection of Marketing and Tourism. Kentucky Tourism, Staffordsville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). How to Draw Customers to Your Website via SEO. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Murray, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2022). Digital Marketing for Beginners. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Glasgow, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). Start Smart: How to Start a Business in Kentucky. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 8 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual. Frequency: 6 times.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). Leveraging Facebook for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). Leveraging Instagram for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). From Offline to Online. Shopify Inc., Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). Surviving and Thriving as a Small Business. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2021). COVID-19: What to Know as a Small Business. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Empowering Black-Owned Businesses [Conference Presentation]. Louisville Central Community Center Economic Mobility Summit, Louisville, KY. 

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Ingredients of Success: The Future of Food and Digital Marketing. General Assembly, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Entrepreneurial Graphic Design. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Leveraging Instagram for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Leveraging Facebook for Small Business. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Virtual.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2020). Essentials of Business Planning. University of Kentucky, Kentucky Small Business Development Center, Middlesboro, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2019). The State of Influencer Marketing. American Advertising Federation, Louisville, KY.

  • Phelps, J. C. (2019). Offline and Online Impact. Young Professionals Association of Louisville, Louisville, KY.