Kentucky Association for Economic Development honors Chris Girdler for leading an innovative and successful approach Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) President and CEO Chris read more
Welcome to Somerset-Pulaski County!
We’re excited you’re here and hope you’re learning more about our community.
In our newsroom, you’ll find a number of articles about economic development initiatives in Somerset-Pulaski County, an archive of news coverage featuring SPEDA, and our video library.
Interested in learning more?
We’d love to lead you around and show you all Somerset and Pulaski County, Kentucky, have to offer. Connect with our president and CEO to start the conversation!
Chris Girdler
President + CEO
606.425.5409
chris@speda.org
News
Drive 365 Rent A Car fills need in Somerset-Pulaski County for remote rental service
SPEDA mini-grant helped purchase technology for rental car company to serve customers anywhere, anytime Editor’s note: This is the final in a series of profile pieces about the 2024 Somerset-Pulaski read more
Destination resort on Burnside Island would be a boon for region’s economy, report finds
Feasibility study by Chicago consulting firm shows Lake Cumberland area would reap significant rewards from a destination experience in Burnside What is being proposed on General Burnside Island does read more
M109 Howitzer unveiled at Somerset Veterans Memorial Park
Artillery piece used in global conflict was gifted to community through U.S. Army Donations Program Somerset Veterans Memorial Park finally has its centerpiece. Since the park’s grand opening and read more
SPEDA receives sixth consecutive clean audit
Organization commended for proper financial procedures year after year The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) has extended its streak of clean audits for another year. Madgel read more
Sustainable practices help Wise Ass Farms adapt for the future
Veteran-owned Shopville farm uses SPEDA mini-grant to grow composting operation Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of profile pieces about the 2024 Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development read more