Economic Development (Small Business Ownership)
Our Initiatives can be found below.
 |
Cabinet for Economic Development Information |
 |
Resource information for Small and Minority Business support
http://thinkkentucky.com/smbd/SMBB.aspx
"How to do business with state government-Government Procurement"
http://www.ced.ky.gov/KYEDC/proassist.aspx
The Cabinet for Economic Development is kicking off its 2010 Small Business Connections Forum Series in Russell Springs on Thursday, April 22. The free conference will provide an opportunity for business owners in the Lake Cumberland Area Development District to learn about federal, state and local resource organizations that provide financing, marketing and other services to help small businesses grow.
Advance pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Attendees can pre-register online at http://www.thinkkentucky.com/smbdevents/RegMain.aspx?tid=14 or by contacting Darlene Barber with the Cabinet for Economic Development’s Small Business Services Division at (800) 626-2250.
|
Kentucky Department of Transportation |
|
Civil Rights & Small Business Development
The Office of Civil Rights and Small Business Development is committed to ensure equal employment opportunity, a diverse workforce and promoting equitable business opportunites throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. If you are interested in participating in the Louisville Southern-Indiana Bridges Project contact Melvin Bynes at melvin.bynes@ky.gov
|
Community Ventures Corporation |
|
CVC helps individuals buy homes, finance businesses and learn how to manage money.
On a larger scale, our multi-million dollar business expansion and community development projects revitalize entire neighborhoods and create jobs.
From education and financing for individuals to community investment, we change lives!
Programs Include:
504 Loan Program – business expansion growth
JumpStart and Small Business Loans
Physical and Virtual Office Space for Lease
Home Ownership Credit and Pre Purchase Counseling
Additional Economic Empowering Support and Assistance
For more information please contact:
Lamar Davis, Executive Vice President - Frankfort
ldavis@cvcky.org
Website: www.cvcky.org
|
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certification Program |
|
The objective of the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certification Program is to encourage growth among Kentucky businesses owned by women and minorities and to assist those businesses in locating and obtaining further business opportunites. The certification will also allow minority and women businesses to complete for work in states outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that require certification by a statewide body. The establishment of a state Certification Program is a critical step toward creating, maintaining, and promoting Kentucky's valuable women and minority owned businesses. For more information go to http://mwbe.ky.gov
|
Hispanic Latino Business Council |
|
The HLBC is a strategic partnership between the Hispanic business community and Greater Louisville Inc. The Hispanic Latino Business Council is an affiliate of Greater Louisville Inc. "Greater Louisville Inc. is the metro chamber of commerce and economic development agency for the Louisville, Kentucky - Southern Indiana Metropolitan area. Greater Louisville Inc. provides leadership on initiatives that help members grow and the entire community prosper.
For more information click on the link below
http://www.greaterlouisville.com/hlbc/
|