Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

“Happy Thanksgiving from the Cabinet for Economic Development and the whole Team Kentucky family. This is a time to come together and give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and I want to thank the men and women who go to work every day to build the products, ship the items and help us, and our families, in growing Kentucky’s economic strength and vitality.”- Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Jeff Noel #TeamKentucky #Thanksgiving #EconomicDevelopment

We're making some noise for this next National Entrepreneurship Month spotlight in Lexington, KY! ?? Pickett Brass and Blackburn Trumpets are playing the terrific tune of success by designing and manufacturing brass instrument mouthpieces, trumpets, and cornets. Their in-house team of craftsmen and musicians create one-of-a-kind instruments and mouthpieces for all experience levels through careful design, prototyping, manufacturing, and finishing that results in world-class and high-performance works of art!?? ??: https://lnkd.in/erq_Wm2n #TeamKentucky #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #SupportLocalBusiness #Music #Trumpet #Bass #Instrument #Manufacturing #Design

Happy National Espresso Day! ? Located in a historic fire engine house, Engine House Coffee got its start in 2023 in downtown Frankfort, KY. Offering ethically sourced high-end coffee, tea, and other various beverages to the community, they are focused on being environmentally friendly by also using compostable cups and utensils to lower daily waste! ?? ??: https://lnkd.in/ebqZQ6rx #TeamKentucky #Espresso #SmallBusiness #ShopLocal

Pouring ourselves a cup of ambition this National Espresso Day! ? Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe is a family-owned staple nestled in historic downtown Frankfort, KY that creates an immersive cozy environment for their customers and provides a multi-use forum for music, art, and organizations multiple times a week. In addition to making connections with the community, they source their produce as locally as possible and support environmental sustainability by serving organic beverages and food! ?? #TeamKentucky #Espresso #CommunityOutreach #SmallBusiness #ShopLocal

Join us on December 5th at 3 PM ET for a presentation by Prime Target and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Prime Target is a market intelligence firm who provides U.S. companies with customized reports that rank their top five export markets. Reports are delivered to you in two weeks from the intake interview. The KY STEP Grant will offset the costs of these reports. Learn more by simply joining us at this link https://lnkd.in/gCV4SKtH Meeting ID: 845 0643 7488?Passcode: 765298?

Ready to export? Join me and the team at NNR Global Logistics in Hebron, KY - Rosemary Skeen and Chris Elliston - for a webinar on Jan. 15, 2025 at 11 AM ET. NNR will be sharing some tips on freight forwarding and I'll be talking about the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development STEP Grant. Register here https://lnkd.in/g47jkhxr

This National Entrepreneurship Month, our ETA for success has arrived over in Louisville, KY! ??? GoodMaps provides indoor navigation that enhances inclusions through accessible wayfinding. This app allows you to scan your venue, get a 3D map of the entire space, edit your space to highlight points of interest, and then allow visitors to navigate your venue with ease. They have used the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to develop its relationships with national and international partners and stakeholders! ?? ??: https://goodmaps.com/ #TeamKentucky #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #SupportLocalBusiness #Map #Navigation #Scan #3D #Accessible | KY Innovation

We are so proud of VP of Economic Development Kimberly Rossetti for being named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2024 by Consultant Connect! This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of economic developers across North America. Kimberly, along with REDI Cincinnati Senior Director of Business Development Andrea Enders, was recognized yesterday at Consultant Connect’s ECONOMIX event in Salt Lake City. Congratulations to both of these amazing women! #NATop50

We're stepping into the digital dimension this National Entrepreneurship Month in Lexington, KY! ?? Founded by Bill Gregory, RSET Inc. programs virtual simulations with digital twins of real-world environments. They can create "what-if" scenarios for pre-planning as well as after-action reviews from real events. Their diverse and expansive library of assets can let their customers change lighting, time of day, incorporate elements like water or fire, and show combatants and casualties. They have used the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for more than two years in order to get funding for three international trade shows: two in the U.S., one in Canada, and one in London, England. From these opportunities, they were able to establish a distributor in London! ?? ??: https://rset.com/ #TeamKentucky #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #SupportLocalBusiness #Virtual #Simulation | KY Innovation

CED is excited to share this fantastic opportunity from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation! ?? In partnership with the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, the KY Chamber is launching the Disability Hiring Academy in January 2025—a first-of-its-kind program focused on training employers to successfully recruit, hire, and retain individuals with disabilities. Program Details: Dates: January 28-29 (workshop-style training), with a final session and graduation on February 5 Location: Kentucky Chamber office in Frankfort Cost: Kentucky Chamber Members - $500 | Non-Members - $650 Academy Highlights: Best Practices: Gain proven strategies for recruiting and supporting individuals with disabilities Expert Resources: Access industry insights and resources for inclusive hiring Workplace Culture: Learn ways to build a supportive, inclusive workplace Networking: Connect with other professionals dedicated to inclusivity If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to reach out to Callie Miracle at [email protected] or register below to secure your spot! ?? ??: https://lnkd.in/eAWY6duk | Kentucky Chamber of Commerce