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Fourth Annual SEED Symposium Held in Somerset

SEED stories

October 27, 2022

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 to meet with many of Eastern Kentucky’s most successful manufacturers to find common ground and future work. The event is Read More

SEED Cohort Businesses Debut New Websites

SEED stories

September 27, 2022

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 Diversify

SEED stories |  Success Stories

April 26, 2022

STEARNS, KY – Supply chain problems become less of an issue when businesses subcontract with a manufacturer located two counties away. Just ask Steven Richards, owner of Crossroads Railcar Services, Inc. Richards is one of four business owners Read More

SKED/AKA Partnering to Give Manufacturers Growth Training

SEED stories

February 15, 2022

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

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SEED Partners Stay Dedicated to Southeastern Kentucky During COVID-19

COVID-19 |  SEED stories

April 1, 2021

With no in-person training, SEED partners went online to help the region’s advanced manufacturers learn ways to contract with larger companies. SKED’s SEED training program was forced to go online in 2020. With no in-person training allowed due Read More

Webinar: Grants for U.S. Small Businesses to Sell Overseas

SEED stories

November 24, 2020

This is a press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Are you interested in taking advantage of e-Commerce to sell to customers overseas?  The future is moving online faster than ever! Nearly 60% of the entire world’s population is Read More

Region’s Small Business Owners Add Jobs with SKED’s Business Quality Certification Program

Job Announcements |  SEED stories

September 14, 2020

SOMERSET, KY – A partnership between two regional nonprofits and funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) created a training program that has breathed new life into some Eastern Kentucky businesses and given others a competitive Read More

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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 its inception in 2016. From the begin...Read More

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