News Archive: Community Development
Miller Slaughter named 2017 Sutton Landry State Star
By
Natalie Cunningham
Published on Aug. 8, 2017
The American Small Business Development Center named Miller Slaughter the Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky.
Addiction recovery center garden provides residents with solace
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 25, 2017
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension is using gardening to help women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction improve themselves.
Extension program does more than just grow vegetables
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 19, 2017
A garden project in Henderson is helping the intellectually and developmentally challenged.
Extension program grows much more than vegetables
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 19, 2017
An extension agent leads a garden program at a center that has given so much to his family.
UK extension garden connects people to nutritious food
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 6, 2017
A extension agent is showing people how they can eat healthier for less.
New study shows agriculture’s impact to Fayette County economy
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 22, 2017
A study by CEDIK shows that agriculture is still a valuable asset to Fayette County’s economy, being responsible for one out of 12 jobs and for $2.3 billion in annual output.
UK Robinson Forest Welcomed The Curious
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jun. 8, 2017
UK's Robinson Forest opens its gates for a forest field day
Rain dampens ribbon-cutting but not UK student’s spirits
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 19, 2017
The Music Lounge, designed by Rakeem Bradshaw, will serve as an experimental community gathering spot along Southland Drive, long known for its ties to music.
Kentucky celebrates small business
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on May. 4, 2017
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center and the Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented 10 Pacesetter Awards.
2016-17 State of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Report released
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Apr. 28, 2017
The report provides an overview of the important role small businesses play.