SOMERSET, KY – Three training sessions in, and SKED's project REEL KY is making a difference in the lives of Eastern Kentucky men and women when and where they need it most. The innovative partnership, called Recovery & Entrepreneurship Read More
Be Boss Online
Sixteen Graduate Somerset BBO Class
May 10, 2023
SOMERSET, KY – SKED offered its social media marketing course in Somerset, Ky., this spring. Classes were presented at the Hampton Inn. Sixteen local residents participated in Be Boss Online training held in March and April. Following the 16-hour training course, each participant received certificates of completion. Graduates include Jan Thomas of M&W Printing, Misty Read More
Eleven Graduate Be Boss Online Virtual Class
HAZARD, KY – Shelly Gambill has traveled thousands of miles and completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to improve her eyebrow micro-blading skills. In doing so, she’s received multiple certifications aimed at putting her Read More
Nonprofits Create Project to Help Recovery Center Residents Explore Entrepreneurship
SOMERSET, KY – Successful entrepreneurs are not made. They can be inspired, talent-driven and, sometimes, born out of necessity. But what happens when you work with folks who display all three of these characteristics and offer them free training and Read More
Kelly is Kentucky’s SBA 2020 Small Business Advocate
SOMERSET, KY – Amanda Kelly is Kentucky’s U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2020 Small Business Advocate. Kelly, Small Business Training Director for the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), is among seven men and Read More
Coffee Talk with SKED and Be Boss Online: Making Sense of your Financial Statements
In this video, we explain your big 3 financial statements: P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet. Understanding these three documents will lead to better business decisions. Join us as we explain exactly what these documents tell you and how to use Read More
Coffee Talk with SKED and Be Boss Online: What is Technical Assistance and how can it help me?
In this video, we explain exactly what Technical Assistance is and how it can help you start or grow your business. If you have ever wondered how SKED can help you - watch this video to learn more. To watch this Facebook Live, just click the 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