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

Nominations are OPEN! 🚨It’s time to shine a spotlight on the people and businesses helping keep Northeast Kentucky stron...
06/16/2026

Nominations are OPEN! 🚨

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the people and businesses helping keep Northeast Kentucky strong. The NEKY Breakfast Awards are taking nominations now!

🏅 New Business of the Year
📦 Legacy Award
🛍️ Retail/Wholesale Business of the Year
🔧 Service Business of the Year
👩‍💼 Young Entrepreneur of the Year
💰 Financial Advocate of the Year
🩺 Healthcare Professional of the Year
💙 Small Business Philanthropy Award

Serving Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence counties.

🗓 Deadline: August 1
✅ Nominate here: https://form.jotform.com/261653653677165

Struggling with hiring, staffing, or retention in your childcare center?You are not alone.This training, happening June ...
06/16/2026

Struggling with hiring, staffing, or retention in your childcare center?

You are not alone.

This training, happening June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST, is designed to give childcare business owners, administrators, and HR professionals practical HR tools to build a stronger team. Topics include recruitment, screening, compensation, compliance, and strategies for keeping quality employees.

Eligible childcare center participants will receive 2 hours of Continuing Education credit through ECE-TRIS.

Register now: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10453

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and it’s time to celebrate them!Join us for the 27th Annual Northe...
06/15/2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and it’s time to celebrate them!

Join us for the 27th Annual Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards on September 1 at the Boyd Convention and Arts Center as we honor and recognize small business success across Northeast Kentucky. Nominees from Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence Counties will be recognized for their hard work, dedication, and impact.

Tickets are $15, and guests will enjoy a wonderful breakfast while celebrating local small businesses.

Register by August 28 at https://2026nekysba.eventbrite.com

📅 Save the Date!Join us for the 27th Annual Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards on September 1 at the Boyd Conventi...
06/11/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for the 27th Annual Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards on September 1 at the Boyd Convention and Arts Center.

This special event will honor and recognize the success of small businesses across Northeast Kentucky, with nominees from Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence Counties.

More details coming soon — mark your calendars and help us celebrate the small businesses that make our communities strong!

A childcare center is only as strong as the team behind it.On June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST, join us for a training ses...
06/09/2026

A childcare center is only as strong as the team behind it.

On June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST, join us for a training session focused on helping childcare leaders build and maintain a dependable, committed, and compliant workforce. We’ll discuss common HR challenges in childcare and share practical solutions for hiring, screening, compensation, and retention.

Childcare center staff may earn 2 hours of Continuing Education credit through ECE-TRIS.

Save your spot here: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10453

Your community needs quality childcare — could you be the one to provide it?Join our Childcare Kickstart Training on Jun...
06/08/2026

Your community needs quality childcare — could you be the one to provide it?

Join our Childcare Kickstart Training on June 11 at 12 PM EST via Zoom and learn what it takes to begin building a childcare center from the ground up.

This training will help you explore your strengths, understand important regulations, research your market, and take the essential first steps toward opening your childcare business.

Spots require prior registration, so secure yours today: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10422

Hiring and keeping great childcare staff does not happen by accident.Join us June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST for a traini...
06/02/2026

Hiring and keeping great childcare staff does not happen by accident.

Join us June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST for a training that will help childcare business owners, administrators, and HR professionals learn practical ways to recruit, screen, compensate, and retain a strong team while staying compliant with HR expectations.

You’ll leave with real strategies you can use in your center right away.

ECE-TRIS credit available: 2 Continuing Education hours for participants currently working in a childcare center.

Register today: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10453

Thinking about starting a childcare center? This training is for you! 👶📚Join us on June 11 at 12 PM EST via Zoom for Chi...
06/01/2026

Thinking about starting a childcare center? This training is for you! 👶📚

Join us on June 11 at 12 PM EST via Zoom for Childcare Kickstart Training, a practical session designed to help future childcare business owners understand what it takes to get started.

We’ll cover self-evaluation, general regulations, market research, and key startup steps to help you move forward with confidence.

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10422

Childcare leaders, this one is for you.Building a strong team is one of the biggest challenges in the childcare industry...
05/26/2026

Childcare leaders, this one is for you.

Building a strong team is one of the biggest challenges in the childcare industry, and keeping that team committed, compliant, and supported takes the right tools.

Join us on June 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM EST for a practical HR-focused training designed for childcare business owners, administrators, and HR professionals. We’ll cover recruitment, screening, compensation, and actionable strategies to help you strengthen your center’s workforce.

Participants currently working in a childcare center can earn 2 hours of Continuing Education credit through ECE-TRIS.

Register here: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10453

Have you ever thought about opening your own childcare center but weren’t sure where to start?Join us for a virtual Chil...
05/25/2026

Have you ever thought about opening your own childcare center but weren’t sure where to start?

Join us for a virtual Childcare Kickstart Training on June 11 at 12 PM EST via Zoom. This session will walk you through the basics of getting started, from understanding your strengths to learning about regulations, market research, and the first steps toward launching your childcare business.

Prior registration is required, so don’t wait to save your spot!

Register here: https://kysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10422

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