SOMERSET, KY – Eastern Kentucky business owners impacted by recent flood damage can access up to $5,000 in low-interest loan funds, thanks to a new emergency financing program created by SKED. Leadership at the 36-year-old nonprofit lender began Read More
SKED News
Jones is New FOCUS Economic Development Director
September 7, 2022
SOMERSET, KY – The Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. (SKED) and the FOCUS Board of Directors have hired William Tal Jones as the new FOCUS Economic Development Director. Jones’ name is synonymous with leadership and entrepreneurial growth across Southeastern Kentucky. From his early days as chairperson of the Knox County Board of Education to his Read More
SKED Announces Designation of New Tourism Growth Fund
SOMERSET, KY – Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) announces the designation of a $1 million loan program designed to give the region's tourism-related business owners the financing and free business counseling they need to get Read More
Burgess is New SKED Director of Lending
SOMERSET, KY - Veteran commercial lending officer Bob Burgess has been hired as SKED's new Director of Lending. The Pulaski County resident began work at the 36-year-old nonprofit business lender this week. He brings with him nearly 20 years of Read More
Allen is New SKED Board Director
SOMERSET, KY – A longtime University of the Cumberlands (UC) staff member is the newest member of the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) Board of Read More
Wright is New SKED Board President
SOMERSET, KY – A veteran energy executive has been elected to lead the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) Board of Directors. Carol Wright, president and CEO of Jackson Energy Cooperative, was 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 its inception in 2016. From the begin...Read More