Amplify Davidson - The Hurt Hub@Davidson

About Amplify Davidson

Amplify Davidson is a collaborative community initiative which seeks to support the growth of Davidson small businesses and equip residents to thrive as entrepreneurs.

Formed through a partnership between the Town of Davidson, NC and the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the initiative aims to ignite business growth through a multifaceted approach: skills-based educational programming, small business consulting, and a commitment to providing underrepresented business owners with access to subsidized talent.

To date, Amplify has supported over 100 individuals and businesses in furthering their business success!

Three Core Focus Areas

Skill Development

Access to Talent

Business Consulting

Skill Development

Actionable skill-development is a key focus area for Amplify Davidson. Through the community’s feedback, we determined educational sessions in marketing, adapting to current tech trends, and entrepreneurship fundamentals to be the most critical focus areas. All programs through Amplify Davidson are open and free to current residents. Learners outside of Davidson are welcome to attend programs at the determined cost.

Check out our Amplify Davidson Classes page to learn more about upcoming learning opportunities or contact Amy Gascon amgascon@davidson.edu.

Access to Talent

The Student Consulting program connects startups and small businesses with talented Davidson College students for short-term project-based consulting work. The team brings a diverse range of skills and fresh perspectives to help solve business challenges and can satisfy needs for data analysis, market research, and more.

Please reach out to Amy Tirpak (amtirpak@davidson.edu) to learn about subsidized pricing and pro bono options.

Business Consulting

At The Hurt Hub, we’re not just consultants; we’re builders like you. We’ve been in the trenches, starting and growing businesses of our own. That’s why we’re committed to providing more than just plans and theories.

From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to offering targeted, ready-to-execute solutions, we make it our mission to amplify your growth with actionable insights. If you’re a Davidson-based business, you’re eligible for subsidized and pro bono consulting services through Amplify Davidson. Let’s build something great together—your success is our business.

Please reach out to Amy Tirpak (amtirpak@davidson.edu) to learn more about consulting.

Working with Amplify Davidson was transformative for our business planning. Their talented team listened intently to our needs and helped us break through uncertainty by providing a clear, actionable framework for success. They worked with us to develop practical tools and measurable benchmarks that continue to guide our progress. For any local business looking to gain clarity and momentum, Amplify Davidson's guidance is truly invaluable.

The team at Amplify was able to evaluate the retail aspects of our business methodically and offer fresh perspectives to increase our sales potential.

"I reached out to Amplify for help in formulating a marketing plan for my small business. Through weekly planning and strategy sessions, we were able to define a plan to help me work towards my goals for 2024. Evan and Erin were a joy to work with and they helped me gain fresh perspectives on my target market and professional goals for the year. I highly recommend this program for anyone who is seeking extra guidance and business advice for their growing business!"

"This program has completely shifted my mindset regarding who is capable of being an entrepreneur and the skills it takes to be one. Meaning, entrepreneurship is not only reserved for the wealthy, connected, or MBA holders, it’s open to anyone willing to do the strategic work day after day. But learning the mindset is the easy part. The challenge comes in having the bravery and persistence to implement what I learned. I imagine an entrepreneurial future for myself where my interests and talents converge into a business that gives space to others to be more of their authentic selves."