Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is introducing a new small business grant program as part of its Covid Rapid Relief & Resiliency Fund. In partnership with Lowe’s, LISC is providing emergency grant assistance that small Read More
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Kelly is Kentucky’s SBA 2020 Small Business Advocate
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September 16, 2020
SOMERSET, KY – Amanda Kelly is Kentucky’s U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2020 Small Business Advocate. Kelly, Small Business Training Director for the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), is among seven men and women honored for their work in the small business community this year, according to a news release from the SBA’s Kentucky Read More
Small Business Owners a Priority During Shutdown
While the region’s small business owners began facing some of their biggest challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic shut down this spring, the SKED team was busy working to soften their economic blow. The work continues as we offer both loan and Read More
Coffee Talk with Sked and Be Boss Online: Finding new customers.
In this video, we will show you a free tool you can use to find new clients and customers. We will also give you some tips and tricks to help you contact those potential clients and how to deliver your message. If you would like more information on Read More
Operations Update From Our Executive Director
Greetings from our SKED staff and Board of Directors. As we continue to navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it carries, I am providing this update on our operations. Because our loan clients and the small Read More
Coffee Talk with SKED and Be Boss Online: A conversation with Sk8ter’s Paradise
In this video, we will have a conversation with local business owner Amanda Smith about how COVID has impacted her business and how she is going to make it through this. If you would like more information on other Be Boss Online training topics, Read More
SKED Awarded Funds to Help Businesses During COVID-19 Recovery
SOMERSET, KY – Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) has been awarded $120,000 in grant funds from Appalachian Community Capital (ACC). Executive Director Brett Traver says the funding will help the nonprofit organization Read More
Success Story Spotlight
SKED Helps Pulaski Woman Sell Her Products Online
Kimberly Rogers doesn’t trust the future of her beloved small business to just anyone. The Pulaski County resident and Piccoli Horses™ owner has worked with SKED since its inception in 2016. From the begin...Read More