Eastern Kentucky Report: Shaping Our Appalachian Region Blog

February 16, 2023

EKY City and County Leaders Must Work Together — Consult These Broadband Resources to Start Today

Broadband is our region’s bridge to the 21st-century economy. In 2021, Kentucky permanently authorized Medicaid coverage for certain telehealth benefits because expanding access to medical providers supports better public health…

February 13, 2023

Small Businesses are the Heart ❤️ of Appalachia

Roses are red, Violets are blue, small businesses are the pride of Eastern Kentucky, and they share the love with their communities too! We’ll move on from the poetry. As…

February 10, 2023

Early Valentine’s Day gifts for Eastern Kentucky!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so we know many of you will be searching for things to share with significant others, friends, and those you care about. Why not…

February 8, 2023

How to Launch an Online Storefront — and Why E-commerce is Critical for Small Businesses

The US e-commerce market is expected to skyrocket in the next few years, with over 50% growth projected between 2022 and 2025. For most entrepreneurs, it’ll be critical to get…

February 3, 2023

Nothing to see here, only exciting things happening for Appalachia

So many opportunities and achievements, but not enough room to write them all! If you have something great happening in your community, please mention them in our comments section for…

February 2, 2023

Appalachian Regional Commission Program Opportunities

The Appalachian Regional Commission is offering an array of options for those living in Appalachia. From learning the basics of grant writing to collegiate entrepreneur programs, there is bound to…

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