SPEDA contributes to effort to increase public safety When lake enthusiasts hit the waters on Lake Cumberland Memorial Day weekend, they may see a new vessel being used to protect public read more
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Chris Girdler
President + CEO
606.425.5409
chris@speda.org
News
Local students rewarded for helping keep community clean
Triple Bag Challenge encourages environmental stewardship, service Eleven local students were recently awarded prizes for participating in a challenge to keep Somerset and Pulaski County read more
Somerset High School senior wins SPEDA art contest
Elia Frazier will assist artist Jordan Justice in painting murals on water tanks Somerset High School senior Elia Frazier will spend her summer showing her community what she can do. Residents and read more
Stand Up Rural America speaker lineup announced
Registration open and sponsorships available for national economic development conference July 26-28 at The Center for Rural Development A robust lineup of speakers has been announced for the Stand read more
Nearly 200 local students achieve Work Ethic Seal designation at annual luncheon
University of Kentucky and NBA standout Derek Anderson delivers inspirational message to students about creating positive habits and building character Nearly 200 local high school students listened read more
Horse Soldier another step closer to home: Construction begins on downtown Somerset dining experience
Modeled after the company’s Urban Stillhouse in Florida, restaurant will be located in former Goldenberg Furniture building on Fountain Square Construction crews are now visible daily at the iconic read more