“Tourism is the handshake of economic development.” — Destinations International This statement is especially true in Somerset-Pulaski County, where tourism is our No. 1 industry and we invest so read more
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Make a difference: Join SPEDA’s student clean-up initiative
Triple Bag Challenge, set for Oct. 22-28, rewards environmental stewardship with prizes and valuable community service hours Calling all students in Somerset and Pulaski County: It's time to roll up read more
SPEDA, local tourism organizations honored as Stand Up Rural America Trailblazers
Award given annually to organizations that serve as a case study for how economic development professionals can elevate their efforts If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care read more
Best year on record for local tourism: $144.52 million
Somerset-Pulaski County’s No. 1 industry created 1,140 jobs in 2022 and saved residents hundreds in taxes Somerset-Pulaski County’s top industry made history Monday with the announcement that read more
Lake Cumberland Air Show organizers announce 2024 date
Construction at Lake Cumberland Regional Airport prevents third annual event from taking place this year Organizers of the Lake Cumberland Air Show have announced the next date for this popular event read more
Lake Cumberland Tourism director elected to Kentucky Travel Industry Association board
Michelle Allen, who also serves as SPEDA board vice-chair, will serve as at-large member for three years Somerset-Pulaski County’s tourism director and economic development authority vice chair has read more