Kentucky SBDC in Eastern Kentucky

Kentucky SBDC in Eastern Kentucky The Kentucky SBDC offers no-cost one-on-one management sessions with professional and qualified coaches.

The Kentucky SBDC in Eastern Kentucky provides hands on, high-quality and in-depth business planning, coaching, and training services to new and existing businesses, all at no-cost. Our business coaches are experienced in assisting potential entrepreneurs with feasibility analyses, market research and business planning. Businesses utilizing SBDC assistance have access to experts on funding sources and go-to market strategies. Additionally, the Kentucky SBDC offers affordable training workshops on a variety of subjects in classroom settings or through our website, KentuckySBDC.com

📣 Childcare HR Training!Join us September 22 from 12–2 PM EDT for a FREE Zoom training designed for childcare owners, ad...
09/09/2026

📣 Childcare HR Training!

Join us September 22 from 12–2 PM EDT for a FREE Zoom training designed for childcare owners, administrators, and HR professionals.

Learn practical strategies for recruitment, screening, compensation, and building a strong team.

✨ Earn 2 hours of ECE-TRIS Continuing Education credit!

👉 Register here: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10569

Thinking about starting your own childcare center?Join us October 8 from 12:00–1:00 PM EDT for Childcare Kickstart Train...
09/08/2026

Thinking about starting your own childcare center?

Join us October 8 from 12:00–1:00 PM EDT for Childcare Kickstart Training! Learn about regulations, market research, self-evaluation, and the essential steps to get started.

Prior registration is required, so reserve your spot today!

Register: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10488

📣 Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs in and around Olive Hill!If starting a business has been on your mind, don’t miss t...
09/08/2026

📣 Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs in and around Olive Hill!

If starting a business has been on your mind, don’t miss the Kentucky SBDC Business Launch Training Lab on September 22 from 6:00–7:30 PM.

This no-cost workshop will walk you through the basics of getting a business started, including:

✅ Evaluating your business idea
✅ Choosing the right business structure
✅ Registration and licensing basics
✅ Creating a simple business plan
✅ Financing options and lender expectations
✅ No-cost Kentucky SBDC resources and coaching

You’ll also get the opportunity to speak individually with a Kentucky SBDC Business Coach about your own business idea and what steps you should take next.

📍 Commercial Bank of Grayson
155 E. Tom T. Hall Blvd
Olive Hill, KY 41164

💻 Laptops are encouraged but not required.

👉 Save your seat: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10561

Come with an idea. Leave with a clearer path forward.

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7.We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable h...
09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

🎉 What a wonderful morning celebrating small businesses in Northeast Kentucky!The 27th Annual Northeast Kentucky Small B...
09/02/2026

🎉 What a wonderful morning celebrating small businesses in Northeast Kentucky!

The 27th Annual Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards Breakfast brought the region together on September 1 to celebrate the entrepreneurs, businesses, and advocates who make the FIVCO region a great place to live, work, and do business.

Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and award winners! Your hard work, resilience, investment, and commitment to your communities are truly worth celebrating.

A very special thank you to our sponsors whose continued support makes this event possible, and to everyone who joined us to celebrate. We are especially grateful to those who have supported this event year after year and helped make it a Northeast Kentucky tradition for over a quarter of a century.

To our committee members, partners, volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for giving your time and talents to make this event such a success each year. We appreciate you!

Congratulations again to all of our nominees and winners. Thank you for another wonderful year of celebrating small business in Northeast Kentucky! 🎉👏

🏆 2026 NEKY SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 🏆A very special congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Small Business of the Year- Gree...
09/01/2026

🏆 2026 NEKY SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 🏆

A very special congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Small Business of the Year- Greenup County Ambulance Authority!

This award recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication, growth, and commitment to our Northeast Kentucky community.

Your hard work and entrepreneurial spirit represent the very best of small business in our region. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and recognize you as the 2026 NEKY Small Business of the Year! 🎉

🛍️ RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 🛍️Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Retail Business of the Year Award winner, Personal Spa...
09/01/2026

🛍️ RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 🛍️

Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Retail Business of the Year Award winner, Personal Space!

Local retailers are an important part of our communities, creating jobs, serving customers, and helping keep our local economy strong.

We are proud to recognize your dedication, hard work, and contribution to Northeast Kentucky. Congratulations!

🌟 LEGACY AWARD 🌟Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Legacy Award winner, Porter Tire Center!This award celebrates the lasti...
09/01/2026

🌟 LEGACY AWARD 🌟

Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Legacy Award winner, Porter Tire Center!

This award celebrates the lasting impact you have made in Northeast Kentucky and the legacy you continue to build. Congratulations on this special recognition!

💙 SMALL BUSINESS PHILANTHROPY AWARD 💙Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Small Business Philanthropy Award winner, Barker's...
09/01/2026

💙 SMALL BUSINESS PHILANTHROPY AWARD 💙

Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Small Business Philanthropy Award winner, Barker's Construction!

Small businesses do more than provide products and services — they give back, support their neighbors, and help strengthen the communities they call home.

We are proud to recognize your generosity and commitment to making Northeast Kentucky a better place. Congratulations!

🩺 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 🩺Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Healthcare Professional of the Year, Dr. Charla...
09/01/2026

🩺 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 🩺

Congratulations to our 2026 NEKY Healthcare Professional of the Year, Dr. Charla Burchett and Kristin Yarman, APRN of Carter Healthcare!

Thank you for the important work you do and for your continued service to Northeast Kentucky. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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Paintsville, KY
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