As a small business lender, Mountain Association staff often talk with aspiring business owners about their financial history. Conversations sometimes ... Read This Post
Stories
Hiring the Next President of Mountain Association
Last fall, Mountain Association President Peter Hille announced his plans to retire as of May 1, 2025. “The Mountain Association has a rich ... Read This Post
Kentucky Power Rate Increase: What Businesses and Residents Can Expect
This article was updated February 21. Kentucky Power, a utility serving 20 of Kentucky’s poorest counties, sent ripple waves through the region ... Read This Post
Headshots for Women
Angelika Weaver of Williamsburg, Kentucky wears many hats in her community. Not only has she been the sole victims advocate serving people in ... Read This Post
Funding for Farm Energy Projects in Kentucky in 2024
NOTE - for 2025 information go here: https://mtassociation.org/energy/funding-for-farm-energy-projects-in-kentucky-in-2025/ Eastern Kentucky ... Read This Post
A Place to Sit a Spell – Dwelling Place Monastery in Floyd County, KY
“As Americans we don’t know how to just sit. We’ll have the TV going, the phone in our lap, talking to the person next to us,” describes Sister Kathy ... Read This Post
Olive Hill, KY Passes Policy to Allow Solar
Imagine a $4,800 energy bill. That’s what one Kentucky nonprofit leader woke up to in February 2023. While many Kentuckians are looking for ... Read This Post
Preparing for a Loan
Whether you are getting ready to apply for a loan or want to strengthen your next application, there are resources to help you get “loan ready”. Q. ... Read This Post
Our support of applications to the USDA Rural Energy for America Program
Several Eastern Kentucky businesses recently received money for their renewable energy and energy efficiency projects from the USDA’s Rural Energy for ... Read This Post
Middlesboro Community Center Powered by Solar Energy
Thank you to our partners at The Nature Conservancy for putting together this news release and video! Dec. 7, 2023 - The Nature Conservancy ... Read This Post
Kentucky Power Rate Request and Proposed Settlement Still Open For Comment
This is an op-ed published in several EKY newspapers in December 2023. Kentucky Power (KP), a utility serving 20 of Kentucky’s poorest counties, ... Read This Post
Recovery Is a Team Effort: How Communities Banded Together After the Flood to Make Lasting Change
This is part of our story series, EKY Flood Relief: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Our first impulse when disaster strikes is to help. The ... Read This Post
