News Archive: Community & Leadership Development
Shawn Rogers named Bluegrass Small Business Development Center director
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Natalie Cunningham
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As a veteran in the economic and small business development fields, Rogers brings over 14 years of experience into her new role.
Leadership and community support from a UK hip hop class
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Carol Lea Spence
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Hip hop is not just a music style. At the University of Kentucky, it’s a tool to teach community leadership.
High return on investment a safe bet with Small Business Development Centers
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Natalie Cunningham
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The Kentucky Small Business Development Center continues to make a significant positive impact on the state’s economy, according to an independent study.
Miller Slaughter named 2017 Sutton Landry State Star
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Natalie Cunningham
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The American Small Business Development Center named Miller Slaughter the Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky.
Addiction recovery center garden provides residents with solace
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Katie Pratt
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Jefferson County Cooperative Extension is using gardening to help women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction improve themselves.
Extension program does more than just grow vegetables
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Jeff Franklin
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A garden project in Henderson is helping the intellectually and developmentally challenged.
Extension program grows much more than vegetables
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Katie Pratt
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An extension agent leads a garden program at a center that has given so much to his family.
UK extension garden connects people to nutritious food
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Katie Pratt
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A extension agent is showing people how they can eat healthier for less.
New study shows agriculture’s impact to Fayette County economy
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Carol Lea Spence
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A study by CEDIK shows that agriculture is still a valuable asset to Fayette County’s economy, being responsible for one out of 12 jobs and for $2.3 billion in annual output.
UK Robinson Forest Welcomed The Curious
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Jeff Franklin
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UK's Robinson Forest opens its gates for a forest field day