FRANKFORT, Ky. – During the 2020 Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) virtual summit Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced two new projects in Pike and Boyd counties have been selected for more than $8 Read More
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SKED, Others Awarded USDA Grants in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. -- Three Somerset entities were awarded more than one million dollars in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD) on Friday, October 16th. Congressman Hal Rogers joined USDA-RD State Read More
Chapin International Inc. to Locate in Rockcastle Co., Bringing 100 Jobs
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development issued the following press release September 29, 2020. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2020)– Chapin International Inc., a manufacturer of metal compressed air sprayers, plans to locate a Read More
Steel mill equipment service and repair provider to expand in Boyd County
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 Read More
Goose Creek Candle Hiring in Casey County
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
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
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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