WILLIAMSBURG, KY – Working moms know the importance of quality, reliable childcare. Brittany Nelson and Danielle Bowlin were discussing the lack of high-quality childcare options in their hometown when they realized others were facing the same Read More
Lending
SKED Awarded $100,000 USDA Grant
June 29, 2026
SOMERSET, KY – Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. (SKED) has been awarded a $100,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The funds Read More
Cumberland Mountain RISE Loan Fund Targets New Businesses in Knox, Whitley, Bell and Harlan
SOMERSET, KY – Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. (SKED) announces a new startup business loan fund for a four-county region in Southeast Kentucky. The Cumberland Mountain RISE (Regional Investment in Small Enterprises) Loan Fund Read More
SKED Clients Honored as 2026 SBDC Pacesetter Awardees
SOMERSET, KY – Three SKED clients were among 12 Kentucky small businesses honored as high performing by the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Small Business Administration at the annual Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event in Read More
Somerset Man Takes Over Leadership at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC
STANFORD, KY – A Somerset native is now the president of Lincoln County’s largest manufacturer. For 17 years, Jordan Dick worked confidently and consistently in several different positions at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC (LML). He learned Read More
Stidham Cabinet, Inc. Celebrates 50th Year with Improved Technology
LAUREL COUNTY, KY – James Stidham enjoys a good challenge. As the CEO and founder of a successful 50-year-old custom cabinet and millwork business, the Laurel County native has faced many challenges. His drive to meet or exceed demanding tasks has Read More
Loan Fund Will Help Businesses Recover from Tornado Damage
SOMERSET, KY – Pulaski, Laurel and Russell County business owners with physical damage caused by the May 16, 2025, tornado can access up to $5,000 in low-interest loan funds through the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) Read More
Success Story Spotlight
Somerset Man Takes Over Leadership at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC
STANFORD, KY – A Somerset native is now the president of Lincoln County’s largest manufacturer.
For 17 years, Jordan Dick worked confidently and consistently in several different ...Read More