Together,
we can build a new economy.
We’re a nonprofit investing in people and places in Eastern Kentucky.
Our Programs:
Storytelling & Policy
Read stories of great things happening in EKY and of the policy work we contribute to.
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Grow
We want business financing to work for you.
We are a Community Development Financial Institution and a nonprofit—not a bank. This means we can offer greater flexibility and lend to folks who may not otherwise qualify. We can also pay for all or a portion of a consulting project to help your business or organization succeed.
Sustain
We can help you save money.
The Mountain Association’s energy experts are tackling the problem of high energy bills in Eastern Kentucky. We help businesses, nonprofits, faith groups and local governments find much-needed energy savings.
- Isom IGA
$68,000/year in savings - Leslie County Animal Shelter
$9,300 / year in savings - Hemphill Community Center
$8,900 / year in savings
Succeed
Let’s grow your business.
Our Business Support program connects businesses and organizations with support and customized training, like:
- Business Coaching
- Financial Training & Planning
- Strategic Marketing
Revitalize
Bring your ideas to life.
Communities in Eastern Kentucky know best what the gaps are in their local economy. We help design place-based interventions in economic sectors that fill those gaps and demonstrate what’s possible in the region’s new economy.
- Downtown revitalization and economic development
- Community resilience and disaster recovery
- Narrative change and strong community networks
Inspire
Learn how people are creating a new day in Eastern Kentucky, and how we can support your ideas.
What 40 Hours Did for My Business: A Client Highlight
Avoid the Business Debt Trap: Know the Difference Between Predatory and Community Lenders
Read Avoid the Business Debt Trap: Know the Difference Between Predatory and Community Lenders
Forging a Future: How B&H Tool Works and Mountain Association Grew Together over 50 Years
Read Forging a Future: How B&H Tool Works and Mountain Association Grew Together over 50 Years
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How TEK Center Is Tackling Eastern Kentucky’s Trades Shortage
Read How TEK Center Is Tackling Eastern Kentucky’s Trades Shortage
A Shuttered School Becomes a Place for Community in Colson, Kentucky
Read A Shuttered School Becomes a Place for Community in Colson, Kentucky
