As you make a sharp turn into the heart of Estill County, Kentucky, the Mack Theatre welcomes you with its bold marque. The theater is a landmark of ... Read This Post
Stories
Airbnb Training Comes to Red River Gorge
This month, Powell County Tourism will host MACED’s How to Airbnb Training in Slade, Kentucky. The two-part training will be held on Sunday, August ... Read This Post
Culture Building Studio promotes positive workplace at Mountain Association
Workplace culture reflects the combined assumptions and attitudes, the standards and procedures of the workers who make up its ranks. While ... Read This Post
Local podcast host turns hobby into business with FastTrac
Troy Price, co-host of The Berea Podcast, recently completed the MACED-facilitated Kauffman FastTrac course to help launch his podcasting hobby into a ... Read This Post
Local Baker Connects with Peers and Mentors at Asheville Bread Festival
Katie Startzman is the founder of Native Bagel Company in Berea, Kentucky. The small bagel and coffee shop was made a reality in 2017 with the help of ... Read This Post
Hazard nonprofit builds first solar house
Low-income housing non-profit Housing Development Alliance (HDA) is proving that solar really is for everyone. In May, HDA built its first ... Read This Post
Buying local promotes economic sustainability in Appalachian communities
Did you know that money spent with a local retailer provides three times more return to the local economy than purchasing from a chain, and 50 times ... Read This Post
Interning at MACED: An Opportunity for Growth and Engagement
Each year, MACED provides college students and graduates with the opportunity to apply for a 10-week paid summer internship within the Enterprise ... Read This Post
Blacksheep Bakery Increases Skills, Community Impact
Gwen Johnson is the Outreach Coordinator at Hemphill Community Center in Neon, Kentucky. The center, formed in 1968, is a gathering place to enjoy ... Read This Post
MACED empowers young entrepreneur through FastTrac
Jaren Vessels of Berea, Kentucky, recently became the youngest Kauffman FastTrac business development course graduate. At just 12 years old, Jaren ... Read This Post
SOAR Impact Report released
The 2017 SOAR Impact Report was recently released. In addition to an overview about SOAR and letters from the co-chairs, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin ... Read This Post
EKY Community Network Invites You to be a Part
East Kentucky is changing. Gone are the days of King Coal but the question that lingers for many is “What’s Next?” There is a movement forming to help ... Read This Post
