SOMERSET, KY - Eastern Kentucky business owners impacted by February flood damage can access up to $5,000 in low-interest loan funds through the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) Emergency Business Disaster Loan Read More
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Rockcastle Couple Buys Family Business to Help Keep Legacy Alive
MOUNT VERNON, KY – McCauley Egg Company is more than a thriving Kentucky-based business. It's a family tradition that Jesse and Leslie McCauley are working to preserve for future generations. The 70-year-old wholesale egg company in Rockcastle Read More
Harlan Entrepreneurs Open Second Store in the Heart of Downtown
HARLAN, KY – Paul and April Collins are so invested in the success of downtown Harlan that they've opened a second retail business in the heart of the city. Henry's Souvenirs and Gifts opened in late November. The husband-and-wife entrepreneur Read More
Infinity Design & Construction Creating New Jobs in Floyd County
Langley, KY. – Infinity Design & Construction is expanding its Kentucky presence into Eastern Kentucky and creating 36 new jobs. The Oldham County-based business is investing $1.75 million in a second location in Floyd County. Officials say Read More
Knott Co. Native Opens Wayland’s First Pharmacy
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 confidence in the region by opening a hometown pharmacy in a hard-hit Read More
SKED Helps Finance New Chiropractic Office in Somerset
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
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
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
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