News Archive: Community & Leadership Development
Rebecca Volpe named 2018 Sutton Landry State Star
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Volpe earned this honor for her outstanding achievements in supporting the small business community of Northern Kentucky.
UK’s CEDIK brings home national award for outreach
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The Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky received the 2018 Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Award.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
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Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
National Small Business Administration’s Linda McMahon meets with local entrepreneurs during Ignite Tour
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McMahon's visit allowed Kentucky small-business owners to discuss employment issues in their businesses.
UK student, Extension project continues to move Burkesville forward
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Katie Pratt
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A project that started several years ago as a beautification effort has transformed into so much more for one southern Kentucky town.
UK professor receives prestigious award
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Ronald Hustedde received the Distinguished Community Development Career Award from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.
University of Kentucky to Create Bridges to strengthen rural economies
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Carol Lea Spence
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The University of Kentucky is part of Create Bridges, a pilot program to strengthen retail, accommodations, tourism and entertainment industries in rural Kentucky.
Longtime Kentucky Small Business Development Center director retiring
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Carol Lea Spence
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Becky Naugle, longtime director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, is retiring May 18.
Kentucky chosen for prestigious entrepreneurship development program
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Carol Lea Spence
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Kentucky has been selected as one of nine regional members in an intensive, two-year process to develop a plan to support entrepreneurs.
UK, local schools and agribusinesses team up to combat “brain drain”
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Carol Lea Spence
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Faculty and staff in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have come up with a novel idea to stem brain drain from rural areas.