SOMERSET, KY – Three SKED clients were among 12 Kentucky small businesses honored as high performing by the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Small Business Administration at the annual Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event in Read More
Success Stories
Friends Partner to Open New Childcare Center
June 23, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, KY – Working moms know the importance of quality, reliable childcare. Brittany Nelson and Danielle Bowlin were discussing the lack of high-quality childcare options in their hometown when they Read More
Somerset Advanced Manufacturer Growing Business, Thanks to SEED Contracting Symposium
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 early 2020. Shortly afterward, when the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
FOCUS/SKED Help Jackson County Native Open Strip Tech Solutions
MCKEE, KY – A crowd of supporters gathered at the Northern Jackson County Industrial Park on February 12 to welcome Strip Tech Solutions to the community and see owner Brandon Harrison cut the ribbon on a longtime dream. Harrison was surrounded by Read More
London Couple Gives Restaurant New Branding, with SKED Microloan
LONDON, KY – A longtime London restaurant has a new face, with the same great food and customer service. Owners Craig and Leslie Tincher have ended their franchise with Wings and Rings and renamed their hometown, family-style restaurant, Blondie’s Read More
Somerset Man Takes Over Leadership at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC
STANFORD, KY – A Somerset native is now the president of Lincoln County’s largest manufacturer. For 17 years, Jordan Dick worked confidently and consistently in several different positions at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC (LML). He learned Read More
Veteran Offering Unique Culinary Experience
SOMERSET, KY – Want to thank U.S. Air Force veteran Jay Richardson for his service? How about stopping by his new food truck, Mericana, for a meal? His menu, life story, and worldly culinary experience have been years in the making, and today, Read More
Success Story Spotlight
Somerset Man Takes Over Leadership at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC
STANFORD, KY – A Somerset native is now the president of Lincoln County’s largest manufacturer.
For 17 years, Jordan Dick worked confidently and consistently in several different ...Read More