SOMERSET, KY - Winston Crawford is getting contract work from the federal government thanks to the Supplier Education & Economic Development (SEED) program and its annual contracting symposium, which connects local manufacturers with federal and Read More
SEED stories
SEED Symposium Creates Connections in Region
October 3, 2025
The SEED Contracting Symposium in Corbin, KY connected 115 businesses with federal prime contractors, creating new opportunities for Eastern Kentucky companies.
SEED Symposium Connecting Work for Fifth Year
SOMERSET, KY – Advanced manufacturers from across Eastern Kentucky gathered at The Center for Rural Development on Wednesday, October 11, to meet with some of the world's biggest prime defense contractors at the Fifth Annual Eastern Kentucky SEED Read More
Fourth Annual SEED Symposium Held in Somerset
SOMERSET, KY – Following a two-year COVID-19 pandemic break, the Eastern Kentucky SEED Contracting Symposium was held at The Center for Rural Development in late October. Representatives from the world’s biggest defense contractors are gathering Read More
SEED Cohort Businesses Debut New Websites
SOMERSET, KY – Two Southeast Kentucky-based manufacturers debuted their new websites over the summer. Owners say their new, enhanced internet presence is already making a difference in their bottom lines. They have SKED’s Supplier Education & Read More
SEED Training Helping Cohort Leaders Expand
STEARNS, KY – Supply chain problems become less of an issue when businesses subcontract with a manufacturer located in a neighboring county. Just ask Steven Richards, owner of Crossroads Railcar Services, Inc. Richards is one of four business Read More
SKED/AKA Partnering to Give Manufacturers Growth Training
SOMERSET, KY – Some of the region's manufacturing leaders are going back to school this year as a part of The Manufacturing Growth Series offered in 2022. The lessons they learn will benefit their businesses, their employees and enhance community 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