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…
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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…
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Register for the Trademark Bootcamp!
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!
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
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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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
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
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
Thinking about starting a business this year? Complete these five steps to gain the confidence you need to put your ideas into action.
We Need to Start a Local Angel Fund in Eastern Kentucky. Here’s Why.
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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