Goose Creek Candle Company, located in Liberty, Ky. is now hiring. Job listings include bookkeeping, accounting, customer service, order picking, order packing, forklift drivers and more. Visit the company's online hiring portal today to apply. Read More
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Steel mill equipment service and repair provider to expand in Boyd County
October 21, 2020
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development issued the following news release. FRANKFORT, Ky. – With plans to reach 61 total employees in Boyd County, Danieli Corp. is adding to manufacturing operations and office positions at its current warehousing operations in Ashland, located alongside the former AK Steel property. Gov. Andy Beshear thanked the company and Read More
LISC Offering Rural Relief Small Business Grants
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. Who is eligible? Only small businesses located 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
Region’s Small Business Owners Add Jobs with SKED’s Business Quality Certification Program
SOMERSET, KY – A partnership between two regional nonprofits and funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) created a training program that has breathed new life into some Eastern Kentucky businesses and given others a competitive 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
SKED Awarded $1.1 Million EDA Grant to Make Loans to Small Business Owners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) issued the following press release September 3, 2020: SOMERSET, KY -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) applauds the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $1.1 million 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