Dr. Brandon Goodpaster wanted to move his chiropractic practice and young family to a thriving southeastern Kentucky community where they could flourish, contribute, and – together - succeed in business and life. He found that in Somerset, Read More
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Knott Co. Native Opens Wayland’s First Pharmacy
August 7, 2024
WAYLAND, KY – Two years after devastating flooding tried to wash away the hopes and dreams of many Eastern Kentucky residents, one of its native sons is working to restore Read More
SKED Helps Partners Buy All Boats Service Center
BRONSTON, KY – A longtime friendship and love for boating have developed into a successful business partnership for two Pulaski County men. Chase Brumett and Stefan Brown purchased All Boats Service Center in late 2022. Together, they’re combining Read More
Congressman Rogers Announces $4.6 Million in COVID-19 Economic Relief in Southern and Eastern Kentucky
This is a news release from the Office of Fifth District Congressman Harold Rogers. WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announces nearly $4.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds for four community development financial Read More
East Kentucky Native Opens New Clinic in Her Hometown
LOUISA, KY - The only thing better than owning a small business and getting paid to do something you enjoy is doing it in the hometown you love. Morgan Lester achieved both in 2020 when she opened Eastern Kentucky Sports & Orthopedic Physical Read More
Laurel Co. Native Opens New Liquor Store in Mt. Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, KY – Todd Greer didn’t plan to open his new liquor store during a pandemic, but road construction delays and the spring economic shutdown left him no choice. In the end, the timing couldn’t have been better, and On the Rocks Wine and Read More
Rockcastle Co. Restaurant Owner Endures During 2020 Covid Pandemic Shutdowns
MOUNT VERNON, KY – Marcella Lovell prefers to let her meatloaf and Rocket Burger speak for themselves. Tourists and regional food lovers have been listening, answering and enjoying Marcella's Farm to Fork local delicacies for years. But what 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 her company’s inception in...Read More