Success Stories

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 beginning, Rogers has entrusted planning, Read More

INEZ, KY – Billy Adkins is not afraid to invest in Eastern Kentucky. In fact, doing so makes him proud and hopeful for his hometown. The Martin County native has been buying and transforming businesses in the region for years. His latest is a Read More

LIBERTY, KY - One of the world’s most successful candle manufacturers is returning to its roots, bringing new employment opportunities with it back to the place where it all began. Goose Creek Candle, LLC is moving its distribution base back to Read More

SOMERSET, KY – You would probably recognize Steve Bullock’s face before you would his name. But neither is as important as his reputation for producing quality work. He’s been performing custom and commercial glass installation and repair for Read More

LIBERTY, KY – Casey County's South Fork Ridge Road Amish community is rich with highly-skilled craftsmen and women, natural resources and a shared belief in: “a hard day’s work for a hard day's pay.” What it lacked was someone who believed in their Read More

CORBIN, KY –  You could order your big rig truck parts from the Internet, or you could drive to Corbin, Ky. to see the parts you’re buying be handmade by Robert Smith, a third-generation trucking industry business owner. Smith is counting on the Read More

Cousins Daniel and Kagan Brainard are two young entrepreneurs who are working to make a difference in their lives and their community. Their most recent venture is the purchase of Jumping Jacks, LLC. The Pulaski County businessmen have been buying Read More