UK Ag programs receive $1.46 million to revitalize coal communities

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 24, 2016

A $1.46 million grant will help the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment revitalize the downtowns of economically challenged communities in southeastern Kentucky.

Incoming UK freshman helps to beautify Burkesville

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 16, 2016

A 4-H'er and soon-to-be freshman at the University of Kentucky is making a big difference in her hometown.

Preparing for Opportunity training series is successful in E. Kentucky

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Aug. 15, 2016

Letcher County Judge Executive Jim Ward said learning about KSBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration's services "is a huge boost for our area."

Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on Aug. 10, 2016

Gray begins Sept. 1.

Super Star Chef hooks Kentucky kids on healthy habits

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 29, 2016

Super Star Chef is in its third year of teaching limited resource youth across Kentucky.

E-Discovery Challenge shaping next generation of entrepreneurs

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 27, 2016

The E in E-Discovery may stand for entrepreneur, but it also wraps encouragement and enterprise into a unique program for students in elementary through high school.

Preparing for Opportunity training series offered in Eastern Kentucky

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Jul. 7, 2016

A door to greater business opportunities is about to open for the companies and communities of Eastern Kentucky with the proposed construction of a federal prison in Roxana.

Letcher County is Moving Forward

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Jun. 28, 2016

Eastern Kentucky is working hard to find solutions to the decline in coal jobs. In June, 75 business owners and local leaders gathered in Whitesburg to discuss new possibilities.

Student Opportunity Grants recipients announced

Published on Jun. 22, 2016

Covering the gamut from the classroom to community work, from kitchen herb production in the U.S. to coffee production in Oaxaca, Mexico, eight projects received a total of $40K.

Moving Forward – Letcher County

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Jun. 10, 2016

In anticipation of business opportunities that could stem from the construction of a new prison, KSBDC is sponsoring When Opportunity Knocks, a luncheon and resource fair in Whitesburg.