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 Stories
Somerset Man Takes Over Leadership at Lincoln Manufacturing USA, LLC
December 18, 2025
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 Read More
SKED Helps Pulaski Businesses Form Economic Alliance, Save Environment
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
Entrepreneurs Purchase Existing Daycare to Expand
COLUMBIA, KY – Audreanna and Austin Bradshaw have purchased a successful daycare in the heart of their hometown, with plans to expand and improve it to meet the growing demand in Columbia, Kentucky. This husband-and-wife team of entrepreneurs Read More
Stidham Cabinet, Inc. Celebrates 50th Year with Improved Technology
LAUREL COUNTY, KY – James Stidham enjoys a good challenge. As the CEO and founder of a successful 50-year-old custom cabinet and millwork business, the Laurel County native has faced many challenges. However, it’s his desire to meet or exceed Read More
SKED/SBDC Childcare Initiative Making a Difference; Begins Second Year
SOMERSET, KY—The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Childcare Initiative is entering its second year with strong momentum, additional funding and real success stories that reflect its growing impact across the Commonwealth. This Read More
Isaacs Insurance Grows into a New Space in Somerset
SOMERSET, KY – Harold Isaacs has worked methodically to grow his small-town insurance business over the past 38 years. In 2024, his company had grown so much he needed to expand to a larger office space. Isaacs Insurance has provided all types Read More
