SOMERSET, KY – A Utah-Based defense company has expanded into Kentucky and found a new home in Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. (SKED)’s Enterprise Center. Kenai Defense, a defense technology research and development firm, expanded Read More
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Somerset Advanced Manufacturer Growing Business, Thanks to SEED Contracting Symposium
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April 30, 2026
SOMERSET, KY – What began as a leap of faith has grown into a thriving advanced manufacturing business for a young Somerset entrepreneur. Winston Crawford entered the automation industry in Read More
SEED Symposium Creates Connections in Region
CORBIN, KY – More small and medium-sized Eastern Kentucky manufacturers are getting work from the federal government, thanks to the Supplier Education & Economic Development (SEED) program and its annual contracting symposium. The Eastern Read More
Annual SEED Symposium Continues to Connect Manufacturers Across the Region
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 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
