WE BUILD COMMUNITIES

America’s SBDCs help make the dream of small business ownership a reality for more Americans — creating jobs and opportunities that build communities throughout the nation.

See how the Kentucky SBDC has served its communities.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

When I was introduced to the KSBDC they were a lifesaver for us. It was like we were drowning and somebody threw us a buoy and the buoy was the Kentucky SBDC...and that's exactly why we're here right now.

Christie Clark, Owner of Mammy's Kitchen & Bar

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Patti's 1880s Settlement

Located in Grand Rivers, KY, population of less that 400, Patti's 1880s Settlement is not only a local favorite but a huge tourist hit for its 2" pork chops and mile-high pie!"

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Tipper Valley Farm

Chelsey Mayse graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Sciences in May 2020, while running her business, Tipper Valley Farm, making all-natural goat milk products. After assistance from the Kentucky SBDC in Morehead, Chelsey entered a Pitch Competition and won the grand prize which she plans to use to expand her business and workspace!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

Aviation Safety Resources

President & CEO, Larry Williams, designs, develops, tests, and produces whole airframe recovery parachute systems.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Bridgett's Quilting and Fabric Shop

Bridgett Hylton looked to the Kentucky SBDC in Prestonsburg to assist their efforts in providing masks in response to COVID-19. The business sold thousands of masks within the first couple months and even outgrew their building!

VETERANS

Running Soles — Will Rivera

Running Soles, LLC is a family and veteran-owned business in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Running Soles was recently named Kentucky SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year.

WOMEN- OWNED

When we went to the Kentucky Small Business Development Center and talked to them at the very beginning we had to go fast. They were able to talk to us about financing things to do with marketing and how to really get our name out there!

CJ Joseph and Kim Wolf, About Face

Network Contact:
Kristina Joyce
859-257-7744
kjoyce@uky.edu