By Jessica Bledsoe Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a great start and that you’re looking forward to all that it will bring. 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 ... KEEP READING
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Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky Welcomes Matthew Benedict as the Stewards Energy Communities VISTA
Hazard, KY, Jan 2, 2025 – The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has selected Matthew Benedict to serve as the Stewards Energy Communities AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA). Serving for a full year, their role is advancing locally designed economic development, workforce readiness, ... KEEP READING
How to Create an Annual Plan You Can Actually Follow
By Jessica Bledsoe 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 ... KEEP READING
Maximizing Profits on Small Business Saturday
By Jessica Bledsoe It’s November, and you know what that means – holiday shopping season has officially arrived! It’s no secret that many businesses, especially brick-and-mortar and/or product-based businesses make (or need to make) enough in November and December to carry them through the ... KEEP READING
Why Is Quarterly Planning So Important?
By Jessica Bledsoe Today, we’re exploring why creating a quarterly plan is important. Here are three reasons why you should have a quarterly plan: Ready to transform your next quarter? Let's dive into the steps. Step 1: Reflect on Q3 - A Look Back Before diving into the future, take ... KEEP READING
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 ... KEEP READING
Funding Your Business: 6 Strategies for Success
By Jessica Bledsoe Every business needs funding to get off the ground and grow. But with so many different funding options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your business. In this post, we'll explore six common funding strategies, including their pros and cons, to help ... KEEP READING
Leslie County Community Foundation Donates Generator to Local Food Bank
The Hope in the Hills food bank has been serving the people of Leslie County, particularly in the Stinnett community, for over three years now. In that time, they have given out thousands of food boxes to hundreds of families in need. Director Jack Morgan says that his organization is doing what ... KEEP READING
The Clinton County Community Foundation Awards $40,000 to the City of Albany for a Water Study
Albany, KY — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF) presented Mayor James Bray with a check for $40,000 to the city of Albany, KY. These funds will enable the city to order a water study to help protect the health and safety of its citizens. David Cross, CCCF Board Chair, says, "The ... KEEP READING
