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LEXINGTON, Ky., (Feb. 14, 2017) – Kentucky Small Business Development Center is seeking nominations for the 2017 Pacesetter Awards. The recognition program was created to honor high performing, second-stage businesses that are changing Kentucky’s economic landscape. The deadline to submit nominations is March 15. KSBDC encourages small businesses that meet the following minimum qualifications to […]

MURRAY, Ky., (Feb. 2017) — Chris Wooldridge, Kentucky Small Business Development Center district director for the Murray State University SBDC and Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, has joined the board of directors of the Foundation for Kentucky Industry. FKI is a statewide, not-for-profit, with the goal of strengthening manufacturing in Kentucky, a very important

Shows major impact on state and federal economy LEXINGTON, Ky., (Jan. 5, 2017) – The Kentucky Small Business Development Center significantly contributed to the state and federal economy during the 2014-15 fiscal year, according to an independent study conducted by James J. Chrisman, professor of management, Mississippi State University. The study was completed in June

LEXINGTON, Ky., (Oct. 18, 2016) –The Office of Veterans Business Development recognized Patricia Krausman, director of the Elizabethtown Small Business Development Center, as one of the six most outstanding instructors for the 2016 Boots 2 Business program. Boots to Business is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It

When Opportunity Knocks…Will You Be Ready? LEXINGTON, Ky. – In anticipation of the many business opportunities that could stem from the construction of a new federal prison in Roxana, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Letcher County Fiscal Court, is sponsoring When Opportunity Knocks, a luncheon and resource fair from 11 a.m.

“The vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in the commonwealth is a fundamental force driving Kentucky’s economy and creating valuable jobs for our communities,” said Governor Matt Bevin. LEXINGTON, Ky., (May 3, 2016) – Kentucky’s finest small businesses and the small-business community were celebrated in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort during Kentucky Celebrates Small Business, an awards ceremony

By Phil McMillan of Safeway Moving & Storage The moving industry is growing rapidly. Every year, about 43 million Americans move. This is a significant increase over time considering that in 2009 an average of only 31 million Americans moved. This means roughly 17% of the total population is moving every year. In 2006 that

By: Aaron Gilley with Security Essentials of Lexington With the beautiful horse farms and gorgeous scenery surrounding Lexington, KY, it can be hard to imagine that a crime could happen to you or your home or business. But think again, the city of Lexington is not immune to crimes, including both violent crimes and property

Written By: Paul Dalton, The Offices of Paul Dalton Your entrepreneurial nature led you to tackle the world of small business. Your innovative thoughts, determination to succeed and seemingly endless energy converged to take on a myriad of challenges to begin this journey. And, while you are focused on things like growing your customer base,

You’ve chosen a career in podiatric medicine and for many reasons. Perhaps it’s the aspect of caring for others in your community that allows you to thrive, or the vast interest you had in the science that initially started your career, but there is always one aspect of a job that keeps you coming back