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
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Chris Girdler
President + CEO
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chris@speda.org
News
No Lake Cumberland Air Show in 2025, but the event will return
Organizers consider a biennial schedule for this successful, family-friendly event that attracts thousands Lake Cumberland Air Show organizers have announced they are considering a new schedule for read more
SPEDA mini-grants support a wide range of business sectors in sixth round
Manufacturing solutions, retail improvements and education projects receive boost from program that reinvests savings into local businesses If any round of Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development read more
National director of FAME USA travels to Somerset to speak to industry leaders
Tony Davis applauds local chapter efforts, emphasizes the importance of workforce development and the need for skilled technicians Investments in the manufacturing sector are expected to soar in the read more
Somerset educator, entrepreneur appointed to SPEDA board of directors
Sarah Burnett serves as vice principal at Hopkins Elementary and co-owns Burnett Farms Produce Like the member who preceded her, the newest board appointee to the Somerset-Pulaski Economic read more
Overpass bridge at Valley Oak will be named after former State Rep. Tommy Turner
Turner, who served Kentucky’s 85th district, was instrumental in the funding, design and construction of Ky. 461 infrastructure project The overpass connecting the community’s largest industrial read more