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
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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
Little People Child Care Grows Despite COVID-19
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY – One year ago, Rita Cox was busy planning to expand and upgrade her successful Southern Kentucky daycare business into a new location and offer more services to her clients. It's a small business owner's dream come true, and Cox Read More
CTA Acoustics Hiring in Corbin, Ky.
CTA Acoustics, a manufacturing company with locations in Corbin, is currently hiring for both day and night shifts. The company is a Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier to the automotive industry and supply high-quality insulation materials to the building Read More
KidSpOt Center Hiring in Somerset and Campbellsville
The Kid SpOt Center, a pediatric outpatient clinic offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, behavior supports, & mental health counseling, along with several other services, is hiring for occupational therapists, physical 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