Funding part of broader statewide investment to prepare Kentucky communities for job growth The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) has been awarded $2 million in state funding read more
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Free hospitality training available for Somerset-Pulaski County businesses
Two-hour session covering the fundamentals of customer service will be April 28 at The Virginia Every great destination has something in common: people who take pride in how they welcome others. In read more
Developing a talent pipeline: Fifth Bus to Biz strengthens education, workforce development
Somerset Independent Schools educators visit local manufacturers and learn about aviation’s importance to the economy An initiative building a talent pipeline for local educators and employers made read more
SPEDA awarded $1.347 million in third round of state grant funding
Funds will be used to build out road and utility infrastructure at SPEDA Commerce Park The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) has announced it will receive $1.347 million in read more
Life Learning Center begins expansion into Southern Kentucky
Innovative life skills program, Foundations for a Better Life, receives $12 million in state funding to bring services to this region A program that has seen extraordinary success in Northern read more
SPEDA donates $5K UNITE funding award to inmate re-entry program
Pulaski County Detention Center will use funds to purchase presentation equipment for training center The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) has received $5,000 in special read more