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Hiring Kentucky Heroes

Jun 19 in News & Events Written by: admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today announced a statewide effort to connect returning members of the National Guard, Reserve and other veterans with job openings in the Commonwealth. Joined by military, veteran, workforce and business leaders at the annual state convention of Disabled American Veterans, the Governor unveiled the Hiring Kentucky Heroes partnership and web resource that will bring together veterans seeking jobs with employers needing workers. “After serving our country,...

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Veteran 2 Entrepreneur

May 02 in News & Events Written by: admin

Operation Veteran 2 Entrepreneur will provide mission critical information to help veterans build and grow small businesses in Kentucky. Downloads Kentucky Export Initiative SBA Connect,Build,Prosper May 2012 SBA Contracting SBA Export Loan Programs SBA Financing Programs Basic Training for Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Owners

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Military Construction Forum

Dec 15 in News & Events Written by: admin

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is investing military construction dollars into Kentucky! To help showcase construction opportunities, a free ½ day forum was held for businesses seeking DoD prime contract and subcontracting opportunities on Monday, December 12, 2011 in Elizabethtown, KY. The forum provided over 300 attendees with an understanding and awareness of solicitation availabilities in an open exchange of information between Fort Knox Installation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,...

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LaFontaine Preparatory School Opens Sept. 2011

Aug 29 in Success Stories Written by: sarah

LaFontaine Preparatory School will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony on August 2, 2011 at 116 Meridian Way, Suite 2, across the street from the Richmond Centre. The new school is a structured pre-kindergarten setting with half-day sessions for morning and afternoon offering art, dance, yoga, music, and technology. Gus LaFontaine is the owner and administrator of the facility. LaFontaine graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education...

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National Veteran Small Business Conference

May 20 in News & Events Written by: admin

More than 3,500 leaders from Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VSOBs) and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOBs), government contractors, and Federal agencies are expected to attend the National Veteran Small Business Conference, August 15-18 in New Orleans. Hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, this is the largest nationwide conference of its kind. At this year’s conference, we are expecting 4,000 leaders from various VOSBs, SDVOSBs, large contractors and Federal...

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Government Contracting Fair

Mar 21 in News & Events Written by: admin

Want to learn ways to grow your business? Contracting with the federal government is one! Congressman Brett Guthrie will host a Government Contracting Information Fair Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:30am - 12:00pm CT Carroll Knicely Conference Center 2355 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY This FREE event is open to the public and will answer questions and hopefully help lead businesses in the right direction towards obtaining federal contracts. "Learning the basics of this is key to a successful...

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About SBA’s Patriot Express Loan

Mar 10 in News & Events Written by: admin

Patriot Express The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses. The SBA and its resource partners are focusing additional efforts on counseling and training to augment this loan initiative, making it more accessible and easy to use. Eligible military community members include: Veterans Service-disabled veterans Active-duty service members...

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Buffalo Wings & Rings

Mar 09 in Success Stories Written by: admin

Karen and Norris Kennedy first approached the Hopkinsville SBDC in March 2009 with a problem – they could not find any good hot wings in the area. Norris, who is currently on active duty at Fort Campbell, wanted to remedy this problem by obtaining the local franchise for Buffalo Wings and Rings. Together the Kennedy’s and the SBDC developed a business plan, met with local bankers and representatives of the franchise, and prepared a SBA loan package. The couple was later awarded a SBA 7A loan...

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Semper Simon

Mar 07 in Success Stories Written by: admin

Semper Simon is a custom Direct to Garment Printing (DTG) and graphic design company operated by Billy Simon and his family in Richmond, KY. Initially Simon was unsure of what type of business to pursue but knew that he had the drive and dedication to be successful. Simon drew upon his past experiences as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1999 to 2004 in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, to determine what type of business to start. After careful consideration,...

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Goin’ Postal

Mar 06 in Success Stories Written by: admin

Oftentimes, the leadership and planning skills gained in the military provide an excellent foundation for business ownership. Combine that with a strong family work ethic, and you have a winning formula. Jerome and Sharon Bussey, both serving on active duty, had the goal of owning a business that they could develop and grow with their sons. They recognized a need for affordable shipping options for the general public and business community near Fort Knox. After researching franchise...

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Hiring Kentucky Heroes

Veteran 2 Entrepreneur

Military Construction Forum

LaFontaine Preparatory School Opens Sept. 2011

National Veteran Small Business Conference

Government Contracting Fair

About SBA’s Patriot Express Loan

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Semper Simon

Goin’ Postal

Veterans Business Resources

Kentucky National Guard

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