Chris Girdler receives the Chamber’s highest recognition for a lifetime of service and leadership Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) President & CEO Chris Girdler received 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
From the Vine: Where community, calling, and food take root
Market serves a need in Somerset for bulk and discounted foods; SPEDA mini-grant helps expand freezer space Editor’s note: This is the final part in a four-part series highlighting the 2025 read more
Kentucky Commissioner of Education highlights new vision for education, workforce readiness
Dr. Robbie Fletcher shares how local accountability can better prepare students for the workforce and keep talent in the region When a kindergarten student in Glasgow arrived at school wearing a read more
Ikerd Holdings announces expansion, adding space for growth and new jobs
The firm’s new headquarters will house its portfolio of businesses, providing a productive workspace and elevated client experience Ikerd Holdings, a rapidly expanding real estate services and read more
It’s official: Publix is coming to Somerset
New store will create 150 jobs and mark the retailer’s latest milestone in its growing Kentucky footprint It may be the worst-kept secret in Pulaski County, but it's finally official: Somerset is read more
Innovation on location
Industry Tech Solutions builds tools that help manufacturers work smarter with SPEDA mini-grant Editor’s note: This is the third part in a four-part series highlighting the 2025 recipients of SPEDA’s read more