SOMERSET, KY – If knowledge is power, creating the right connections in the business world is a superpower. The Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. (SKED) has been connecting its business clients with the resources they need to succeed Read More
SKED News
Defense Contractor is Newest Tenant in Enterprise Center at Valley Oak Commerce Complex
March 4, 2026
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 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
Walker Elected to General Membership
SOMERSET, KY – Advanced manufacturing entrepreneur Kathy Walker has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) General Membership. Walker, the founder and CEO of the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Read More
Darryl McGaha is New SKED Board President
SOMERSET, Ky. – An Adair County native and workforce development leader will guide the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) Board of Directors in the coming years. Darryl McGaha was installed as the nonprofit economic Read More
Gabbard is New SKED Board Member
SOMERSET, KY – Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative CEO Keith Gabbard has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Board of Directors The Jackson County, Kentucky native was nominated to fill the position and Read More
Cox Elected to SKED Board of Directors
SOMERSET, KY – East Kentucky Power Cooperative’s Associate Economic Development Manager Brittany Cox has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Board of Directors The Lexington, Ky. resident was nominated Read More
