The Lake Barkley Partnership region is home to workers with the skills that provide critical services! #ThinkRuralThursday #ThinkRural #Automotive #Business #EconomicDevelopment #LakeBarkley

🔐 Join UK_CYBERCON on Oct. 10 for a full day of keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions with cybersecurity leaders from FBI, CISA, and more. Network with industry pros, Learn insights on AI, fraud prevention & the future of cyber! Learn more here: its.uky.edu/UKCYBERCON

Helping Small Businesses Enter the Global Market. Leaders of the World Trade Center KY, WomensBusinessCenter and Kentucky SBDC in Lexington discuss opportunities for small businesses to grow through exporting. Learn more: wtcky.org/2024/12/09/hel…

Did you know that 95% of the world’s buying power is outside the U.S.? Want to grow your #SmallBusiness? Join Export-Import Bank of the United States and NSBA today at 1:00 pm EDT for a discussion about exporting resources. More information and registration: nsbaadvocate.org/eventregistrat…

Tomorrow at 1 pm EDT: Grow Your Customer Base - How to Create Offers They Can’t Refuse. More details and registration: payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/purch… Can't make the live webinar? Register anyway, and SCORE Mentors will send you links to the recording AND the presenter's resources.

Are you interested in giving back with your time, talent and knowledge? SCORE Kentuckiana is looking for volunteer mentors to work with small businesses and entrepreneurs in the area. score.org/kentuckiana

SBA Waives Loan Fees for Small Manufacturers beginning October 1, 2025. Read more details: sba.gov/article/2025/0…

This October is #ManufacturingMonth2025. Join the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. government export promotion agencies, exporting experts & successful manufacturers to ramp up your exporting knowledge in October. Details: trade.gov/manufacturing-…

Another busy week of events: 1️⃣ Start a Biz in KY 2️⃣ How to Handle Customer Complaints 3️⃣ SBA 8(a) and HUBZone Applications 4️⃣ Understand Biz Finance 5️⃣ Do Business with Boeing 6️⃣ Holiday Marketing Strategies 7️⃣ Strong Community-Strong Coffee Details: sba.gov/events?distric…

It's #AmericanBusinessWomensDay! Millions of women-owned businesses, including 42% of #Kentucky companies owned by women, power our economy. Learn about funding, business counseling, contracting opportunities and more resources for women entrepreneurs: sba.gov/women

As energy demands continue to rise, skills taught by our Caldwell Regional Career Center are even more important. Find success when you #ThinkRural. #thinkruralthursday #economicdevelopment #theeconomy #business #industry #energy #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Datacenter

Small business webinars this week: 1⃣ Starting a Business in KY 2⃣ Get Clients on Instagram 3⃣ Getting Your Green in the Bluegrass 4⃣ The Catering Advantage 5⃣ How to Create a Website 6⃣ Government Contractor Topics Details on these and other events: sba.gov/events?distric…

Here's a good article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: SBA 7(a) vs. 504 Loans: Which Is Right for You? uschamber.com/co/run/finance…

Secure the capital you need to grow your business. The Kentucky SBDC breaks down the financial essentials, crucial steps to achieving bankability, and where to get funding. Start strategizing your financing with the knowledge lenders and investors expect. uky.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Nov. 18: Lexington Strong Women Strong Coffee 2025. Hosted by the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky. Details & registration: eventbrite.com/e/lexington-st…

Entrepreneurs across Appalachian Kentucky can apply for Accelerate 606, a 10-week business accelerator that helps growth-stage small businesses scale sustainably. Details: Jan. 15-Mar. 26, 2026. 6 virtual & 4 in-person sessions. Thursdays, 3-5 pm ET. invest606.org/accelerate-606

Kentucky SBDC in Southeastern KY: click here for the latest news, success stories and small business resources ➡️ new.express.adobe.com/webpage/9iDHOv…

Be wary of online cyber scams during the holidays, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are some tips on how to strengthen your cybersecurity: sba.gov/business-guide…

#ShopSmall and support local businesses on November 29 and throughout the holiday season! And watch the show with Tyler and Jennifer as they highlight #SmallBusinessSaturday. Learn more: sba.gov/saturday

Small Business Saturday is almost here! Please support small businesses this Saturday and throughout the Holiday Season. Here's a #ShopSmall message from Mahonia Studio in Louisville, KY: sba123.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/Re…