News Archive: Community Development
Kentucky Small Business Development Center names new director
Published on Oct. 1, 2018
Kristina Joyce began work Oct. 1 as KSBDC's new state director.
Two events to focus on tree initiatives as a means for community engagement
Published on Sep. 27, 2018
Rupert Bentley Walls will address his experiences working in London and across the United Kingdom at a public seminar, Neighborhood Engagement in Planting and Nurturing Urban Trees, Oct. 10.
Rebecca Volpe named 2018 Sutton Landry State Star
Published on Sep. 13, 2018
Volpe earned this honor for her outstanding achievements in supporting the small business community of Northern Kentucky.
UK’s CEDIK brings home national award for outreach
Published on Aug. 20, 2018
The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky received the 2018 Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Award.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
National Small Business Administration’s Linda McMahon meets with local entrepreneurs during Ignite Tour
Published on Jul. 27, 2018
McMahon's visit allowed Kentucky small-business owners to discuss employment issues in their businesses.
UK student, Extension project continues to move Burkesville forward
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 26, 2018
A project that started several years ago as a beautification effort has transformed into so much more for one southern Kentucky town.
UK professor receives prestigious award
Published on Jul. 12, 2018
Ronald Hustedde received the Distinguished Community Development Career Award from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.
University of Kentucky to Create Bridges to strengthen rural economies
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 22, 2018
The University of Kentucky is part of Create Bridges, a pilot program to strengthen retail, accommodations, tourism and entertainment industries in rural Kentucky.
Longtime Kentucky Small Business Development Center director retiring
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 16, 2018
Becky Naugle, longtime director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, is retiring May 18.