In Eastern Kentucky, accessing high quality childcare presents unique challenges for parents and caregivers. Childcare is a fundamental building block ... Read This Post
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The Long Gravel Road to Snug Hollow Bed & Breakfast
For many of us, life is full of twists and turns -- just like the road to Snug Hollow Bed and Breakfast, nestled in a holler that is a ‘dead end off a ... Read This Post
From Employee to Owner: Steve and Heather Johnson’s Journey at Top Drawer Gallery
When I first heard about Top Drawer Gallery in Berea, Kentucky, I imagined it to be a traditional art gallery—quiet, pristine, and filled with ... Read This Post
From Boarded Up to Bustling: Another Hazard, KY Building Renovated
In 1973, a ribbon cutting was held at 146 High Street in downtown Hazard, Kentucky, celebrating the grand opening of Dawahare’s department store and ... Read This Post
Raising Dough: The Crowdfunding Journey Behind Native Bagel
Many small business owners have unique ways of patching together the funds to get their business started. Katie Startzman of Berea, Kentucky may be ... Read This Post
Downtown Hazard’s New Barber on Main Street
Like many young people, Jade Teague of Hazard, Kentucky, was pushed into going to college for a four-year degree. “The message was ‘go to college ... Read This Post
How Trauma & Financial History Can Impact Aspiring Business Owners
As a small business lender, Mountain Association staff often talk with aspiring business owners about their financial history. Conversations sometimes ... 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
Drop, Sauce & Roll: German Food Truck Serves Up Unique Noodles
Mark Vogt lives in Irvine, Kentucky, a beautiful town on the banks of the Kentucky River. Like many small-town residents, he was always wishing ... Read This Post
Eastern Kentucky Nonprofit Provides Alternatives to Predatory Loans
From the catchy jingles to the flashy signs, payday lenders are easy to find in most communities across Kentucky and the nation. Unfortunately, these ... Read This Post
Get The Humble Hippie Experience in the Red River Gorge
As long as humankind has been building structures, we’ve been exploring various geometries. There is one structure design that stands apart from ... Read This Post
Housing Can’t Wait: The Plan for Rebuilding Thousands of EKY Homes Post-Flood
Housing Development Alliance believes everyone should have a home they can afford. Since 1993, they have been working toward this goal in four ... Read This Post
