LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2013) – The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) will induct the sixth class of the Kentucky Business Pacesetters on May 22 in Frankfort at the Capitol Rotunda. The Kentucky Business Pacesetter Program honors high performing, second-stage businesses that are producing innovative products, increasing sales, creating jobs and serving communities in Kentucky.
This year’s outstanding Kentucky businesses are: Read More →
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2013) – The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is partnering with a number of local, state and federal organizations to host a series of free seminars designed to educate small business owners and entrepreneurs on resources available to help them start, grow and sustain their businesses.
The series, Kentucky: Here We Grow Business, will begin in February and run through June, stopping in all 15 of Kentucky’s Area Development Districts. Read More →
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2012) — Small town retailers and restaurant businesses are the heart of our communities, so helping to ensure they thrive is vital to the local, state, and national economy.
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center’s (KSBDC) Small Town Merchant Program (STMP) will bring custom retail and restaurant business audits to small towns across the state. These business audits will assess everything from curb size appeal, merchandising, pricing structure and much more. Skilled SBDC consultants will then help business owners address weaknesses to strengthen and grow their businesses.
“We are so excited to bring this new program to the state,” said KSBDC State Director Becky Naugle. “Through this program we will be able to assist retailers and restaurant owners in rural communities and help them to build better businesses and, in turn, better local economies.”
“It is our hope that STMP will help rural retailers and restaurant owners alike adapt their businesses to a changing economy and a changing customer,” said Dee Dee Harbut, KSBDC special programs director. “The business audits will be a valuable tool to help focus both the consultant and business owner on key areas that need attention.”
The Small town Merchant Program will kick off in January 2013 with a series of workshops held across the state. These two-hour sessions will feature national retail consultant Marc Willson and focus on the timely topic of staying relevant to a changed customer. Following the session, several attendees will be chosen to receive a special business audit by Willson himself.
Following the STMP kickoff, KSBDC consultants will meet with attendees and other interested retailers and restaurants to offer additional business audits and continuing assistance in further refining their businesses. Learn more about the small town merchant program, including dates and locations.
In between the Black Friday sales and the Cyber Monday deals is Small Business Saturday (November 24th) – a day set aside to support the small businesses that play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities all across the country. Read More →
The deadline for minority and women-owned businesses to apply for the Lexington Minority & Women Contractor Training Program is December 1, 2012. Classes for the next session will begin January 8, 2013 and will be held at the BlueGrass Airport, 4000 Terminal Drive, Lexington, KY. Read More →
Google and friends are coming to town to get your business online! Kentucky Get Your Business Online events are completely free. Space is limited, so we highly recommend that you pre-register online to reserve your spot. Read More →
ATLANTA –The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) and a Business Recovery Center in Kentucky on Monday, April 2. These Centers will continue to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners, renters and business owners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by the severe storms, tornadoes, winds and flooding that occurred between Feb. 29 and March 3, 2012. Read More →
DETROIT — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began on Feb. 29, 2012 in parts of Kentucky may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
The President has declared Johnson, Kenton, Laurel, Lawrence, Menifee, Morgan and Pendleton counties a federal disaster area. Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may qualify for tax relief. Read More →
LEXINGTON, Ky.– Governor Steve Beshear today announced a major small business initiative that will provide Kentucky’s small businesses with access to nearly $155 million in new loans to help with job creation across the state.
The Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative involves three new small business programs implemented by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to facilitate increased private lending to Kentucky’s small businesses. The programs include: the Kentucky Capital Access Program; the Kentucky Collateral Support Program; and the Kentucky Loan Participation Program.
The Pacesetter Business Recognition Program recognizes high-performing second stage businesses that are producing innovative products,increasing sales, creating jobs and serving communities of the Commonwealth.
Winners are selected based on their intent and capacity to add employees, grow sales, and develop innovative products along with their contributions to the community and commitment to their employees. Read More →
