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Small Businesses are the Heart ❤️ of Appalachia

1 month ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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…
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How to Launch an Online Storefront — and Why E-commerce is Critical for Small Businesses

1 month ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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…
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Register for the Trademark Bootcamp!

2 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events
Your brand. Your product and service. Your logo. Your colors.  It is all yours, but is it protected? If it isn’t, it can be.  That’s why we’ve partnered with the…
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We are nearing the end of January!

2 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Opportunities, Regional Food Systems, Tourism
The mountains keep bringing more #achievements! Let’s dive right in on Appalachia’s current events, news, and latest updates. Small Business Administration recognizes Community Trust Bank as Kentucky’s Top SBA Community…
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SOAR 2022 Review

2 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants, Healthy Communities, Last Mile & Broadband, Regional Food Systems, Tourism
If there is anything the 2022 year has taught us, it’s that Eastern Kentucky and the people living within its region, continue to be resilient and persistent no matter the…
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Already a busy 2023 year for the Mountains!

2 months ago
Education, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Opportunities, Regional Food Systems, Tourism
Eastern Kentucky does NOT disappoint and we have so much to be proud of, take a quick read to see what our region is capable of, greatness. Pikeville Medical Center…
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A “sweet” treat for one Startup Business Owner

2 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
From a young age, Lauren Pugh’s parents always knew Lauren had a special gift for baking. Heather Pugh, Lauren’s mother, remembers sharing fond memories of her and Lauren baking together…
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Top 5 Startup Businesses to Watch in 2023

2 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Innovation Clients
It’s a new year and everybody’s looking forward to a fresh new start. You know the saying, “New Year, New me.”  The same could be said about creating new trends…
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The Beginners Guide to Starting a Business in 2023

3 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Uncategorized

Thinking about starting a business this year? Complete these five steps to gain the confidence you need to put your ideas into action.

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We Need to Start a Local Angel Fund in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s Why.

3 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Grants, Opportunities
Startup communities require a specific set of resources to grow. For example, they need infrastructure, such as Incubators and accelerators, to provide critical feedback loops and improve their product and…
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