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Posted on 8/26/8
Regional Business Park Cuts Ribbon on Spec Building
CORBIN, Ky. – The Southeast Kentucky Regional Business Park was one of the first of its kind when it was developed in 1999. Today it’s leading the way again, as members roll out a new marketing effort designed to bring more attention to the park, its new speculative building and ultimately more jobs to the region.

Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers was on hand this month at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Authority’s second speculative building and the announcement of its new high-tech marketing plan
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Posted on 8/26/8
Greensburg Business 'Hits the Road' with SKED Micro Loan
GREENSBURG, Ky. – Raymond “Lew” Edwards found a new and unique product to add to his concession business earlier this year. All he needed was someone to help him “get it on the road.” He found the answer at SKED.

The Greensburg native has been operating Sorbet Source South, LLC, as a sub-distributor of Island Way Concessions-North America, since February. It’s a family business that keeps Raymond and his son-in-law on the road on weekends at festivals and fairs.
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Posted on 8/12/8
Plans for Energy Park in Pike County Progressing
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – As the nation’s yearning for energy independence becomes more of a necessity than a desire, some of East Kentucky’s federal, state and local leaders are looking for answers in the hills and hollars and they’re not disappointed with their findings.

Research and development into two key projects in the state’s eastern-most county took on new life Monday when Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers toured sites designated for potential energy projects deep in the coal-rich hills of Pike County. Read More...

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SKED Hiring Small
Business Development Specialist


The Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED), a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), is seeking a Small Business Development Specialist to provide technical assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs and to provide direct loans to small businesses in southeastern Kentucky. This full-time position will serve 20 counties in East Kentucky.

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