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
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Gabbard is New SKED Board Member
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
Colby Kirk is New SKED Board Director
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
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
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
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
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 her company’s inception in...Read More