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The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Impact Investing blog serves as a valuable resource for small business owners and startups, offering insights on securing funding and navigating impact investing through initiatives like Invest 606, the Appalachian Impact Fund, and the Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund. Discover practical tips and educational content to empower your business journey.
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Invest 606 Blog Posts
May 6, 2025
Managing Your Mental Health – And Your Business
By Jessica Bledsoe Spring has officially sprung in the 606, and we couldn’t be happier to see the mountains lush and green again. Many of our seasonal farmers markets and produce stands have reopened for the season, and the warm weather is inspiring us to get outside and, hopefully, do some local shopping while we’re… KEEP READING
January 8, 2025
Building Sustainable Habits in 2025
If forming a new habit was on your list of New Year’s resolutions, I’m certain you’re not alone. But forming new habits doesn’t happen overnight. What starts off strong in January can easily fizzle out before Q1 is even over.
December 3, 2024
How to Create an Annual Plan You Can Actually Follow
As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between managing day-to-day operations, building relationships with customers, and navigating the challenges of a small business, it can be tough to find the time to plan for the future. But a well-crafted annual plan can be a game changer. It provides direction, keeps you focused, and helps you achieve your long-term goals.
Appalachian Impact Fund Blog Posts
August 12, 2024
Carrying On a Legacy: The Appalachian Impact Fund Supports Snug Hollow
By Lacie DeGough and Jenna Rose Waking up to the sound of nature, breaking bread with new people at the breakfast table, enjoying locally grown and fresh food, experiencing a place pulled directly out of a novel—Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast is the epitome of a sanctuary. A place that has become a home… KEEP READING
June 28, 2024
All Aboard the Explorer7: Rural Up’s Mobile STEM Camp!
By Lacie DeGough If you know a 5th – 8th grader who wants to learn to code, listen up! Rural Up’s 2024 STEM Explorer Camp is designed with aspiring computer programmers in mind. With a mobile laboratory called Explorer7, Rural Up travels across Eastern Kentucky teaching kids to code with their high-tech equipment and engaging… KEEP READING
Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund Blog Posts
July 11, 2024
Equity, Explained
By Jessica Bledsoe What Does Having Equity Mean? In our previous blog post, Demystifying Angel Investing, we discussed how angel investors can be a valuable source of funding for startups and small businesses. But what exactly does it mean for an angel investor to have “equity” in a company? Equity Explained Owning a share of… KEEP READING
April 1, 2024
Demystifying Angel Investing
Are you a small business owner or startup looking to take your venture to the next level? Have you heard about angel investing but aren’t quite sure what it entails or if it’s right for you? In this guide, we’ll break down the basics of angel investing and introduce you to the Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund, a new initiative aimed at supporting businesses in our region through investment and mentorship.
