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Gabbard is New SKED Board Member

SKED News

July 11, 2025

SOMERSET, KY – Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative CEO Keith Gabbard has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) Board of Directors The Jackson County, Kentucky native was Read More

Cox Elected to SKED Board of Directors

SKED News

July 9, 2025

SOMERSET, KY – East Kentucky Power Cooperative’s Associate Economic Development Manager Brittany Cox has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Board of Directors The Lexington, Ky. resident was nominated Read More

Colby Kirk is New SKED Board Director

SKED News

July 2, 2025

SOMERSET, KY – One East Kentucky President & CEO Colby Kirk has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation's (SKED) Board of Directors  The Eastern Kentucky native was nominated to fill the position and Read More

Stidham Cabinet, Inc. Celebrates 50th Year with Improved Technology

Lending |  Success Stories

June 17, 2025

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

Loan Fund Will Help Businesses Recover from Tornado Damage

Lending |  SKED News

June 2, 2025

SOMERSET, KY – Pulaski, Laurel and Russell County business owners with physical damage caused by the May 16, 2025, tornado can access up to $5,000 in low-interest loan funds through the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) Read More

SKED/SBDC Childcare Initiative Making a Difference; Begins Second Year

SKED News |  Success Stories

April 30, 2025

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

Lending |  Success Stories

April 16, 2025

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

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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 her company’s inception in...Read More

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