SOMERSET, KY – Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) has been awarded $120,000 in grant funds from Appalachian Community Capital (ACC). Executive Director Brett Traver says the funding will help the nonprofit organization Read More
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SKED’s List of “Favorite Things” Will Get You Shopping Local and Shopping Small This Year
December 1, 2021
Shopping local is more important than ever this year. In the post-COVID economy, our local, small business owners are not only still playing “catch-up” from the months of financial loss during the shutdown of 2020, but they’re also dealing with workforce issues and a higher cost of goods. They need us now more than ever! Read More
CLOSED – Save Small Business Fund
UPDATE: Funds are no longer available. The U.S. Chamber* has launched the Save Small Business Fund, a pillar of the Save Small Business Initiative. Please click here and enter your zip code to see if your community has been Read More
SKED’s 2019 Annual Report
Learn more about SKED through our Annual Report. The Annual Report follows SKED's mission, details community development projects and features information on businesses assisted through our loan programs. Read More
SBA Webinar on EIDL Program for Businesses
This webinar contains information explaining the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program that is now available to businesses in Kentucky. Please take the time to watch this webinar to better understand the qualification and requirements to take 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