Nurturing Seeds of Success
SEED provides training and support designed to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing companies in coal-impacted counties of Eastern Kentucky.
SEED’s goal is to help businesses develop the knowledge and confidence needed to win government and private contracts. Since 2017, SEED has worked with more than 50 small businesses to acquire the certifications and training needed to meet with major contractors from across the U.S.
Unique and customized trainings have been offered across the region since 2017, in partnership with the Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center (KPTAC), Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA), the Appalachian Regional Commission and partners throughout the region.
“Summit Aviation was having a difficult time navigating on our own. The opportunity to meet with purchasing representatives from large defense contractors has proven very fruitful to our growth. I’m excited to see how this continues to evolve over the next few years. The year-round training provided to the regional manufacturers continues to develop into a great resource.”
SCOTT ROUSH
Director of Manufacturing
Summit Aviation
Small Business Owner
For Kentucky Businesses
SEED provides many benefits and growth opportunities for participating businesses.
Here are just a few:
• The opportunity to meet with officials from a number of different prime contractors
• Hands-on technical assistance in preparing a capabilities statement to send to contractors
• Instruction in applying for and receiving helpful and necessary certifications, such as women-owned, minority-owned and HUBzone
• Ability to compete globally for new business after diversifying the customer base
• Presentation skills required to sell your business and services
• Stronger connections built through networking events and conferences
• Training to help manufacturers of all sizes grow, improve their manufacturing and business strategies and processes
For Prime Contractors
When you invest in East Kentucky companies, you invest in people who know the value of hard work.
Partners gain:
• Increased economic value
• A workforce that is knowledgeable and compliant with regulations
• An integral role in economic growth and development efforts in the region
• Access to multiple, qualified local companies through the SEED Contracting Symposium