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Nicole Mueller

Biography

Nicole Mueller is the owner and lead designer of Startup Production, a company dedicated to serving the web design and internet marketing needs of small businesses in Kentucky and beyond since 1997. With over 25 years of experience, Nicole’s extensive portfolio includes web design, logo and graphic design, content marketing, and internet marketing training and consulting. She provides affordable, hands-on, and user-friendly assistance to help brands create or enhance their online presence.

Nicole is an esteemed speaker, having been invited to various workshops and presentations on Internet Marketing, Effective Web Design, and Social Media Marketing. She is actively involved in numerous local organizations, including Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, CEDET, CEDIK, SBDC, Berea Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Commerce Lexington, Richmond Chamber, Cynthiana Chamber, Mountain Association, Community Ventures, Women’s Business Development Center, and Selling to the World Expo.

In recognition of her contributions to small businesses, Nicole was awarded the Kentucky Home-Based Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2015.

EDUCATION

Schooling & Certifications
  • Dutchess Community College – SUNY Dutchess; CIS and Web Administration

EXPERIENCE

Current & Past Positions
  • Owner of Startup Production, LLC, 1997 – Present
  • Mountain Association Consultant, 2010 – Present
  • Commerce Lexington Steering Committee member, 2015 – Present
  • BOAB Facilitator, 2015 – Present
  • Women Leading Kentucky – Board of Directors 2016-2020
  • Downtown Richmond Association – Marketing Committee & Board Member (Secretary) 2013 to 2017
  • NAWBO – Technology Committee, Member & Visionary Corporate Partner, 2012-2015
  • Women’s Business Group of Madison County – Communications Chair, Sponsorship Chair & Board Member 2011-2016