News Archive: Community Development
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.
Kentucky chosen for prestigious entrepreneurship development program
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 11, 2018
Kentucky has been selected as one of nine regional members in an intensive, two-year process to develop a plan to support entrepreneurs.
UK, local schools and agribusinesses team up to combat “brain drain”
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 4, 2018
Faculty and staff in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have come up with a novel idea to stem brain drain from rural areas.
KSBDC ready to help businesses rebuild after flood damage
By
Natalie Cunningham
Published on Mar. 23, 2018
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center offers help to businesses who have suffered damage from the flooding Kentucky has experienced this year.
Boot, Scoot and Boogie 5K to benefit Ag Ed scholarship fund
Published on Mar. 15, 2018
On April 14, lace up the running/walking shoes, get a little exercise and support University of Kentucky agricultural education students.