You Decide, Kentucky! seeks to amend Kentucky Constitution, enabling cities and counties to decide what revenue streams work for them As Kentuckians settle into another election season, one coalition read more
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Chris Girdler
President + CEO
606.425.5409
chris@speda.org
News
SPEDA accounting head promoted to CFO
Jessica Carlton will also serve as office manager After serving for four years as the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority’s accounting officer, Jessica Carlton has been promoted to chief read more
Local students win prizes for helping keep community clean
Triple Bag Challenge rewards students for picking up trash along roadways Seven local students were recently awarded prizes for participating in a challenge to beautify Somerset and Pulaski read more
Southwestern High School teachers learn about career opportunities through Bus to Biz program
SPEDA, Chamber initiative introduces local educators to workforce needs Somerset-Pulaski County’s Bus to Biz program has hosted its second field trip, introducing 85 more local educators to job read more
SPEDA mini-grants help fourth round of recipients promote businesses, community
Winners include The Suit Shoppe, The Evans Tavern & Inn, Southern Vines Wine Salon and the Somerset Goings On podcast The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) issued its read more
Local, state and national leaders celebrate opening of Somerset Veterans Memorial Park
Downtown beautification project honors local war heroes After more than two years of fundraising and site work, the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) and the City of Somerset read more