Jed Weinberg knows both Eastern Kentucky and the energy world, through and through. He grew up in Knott County, and now owns or manages four ... Read This Post
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From Grandfather to Granddaughter: The Next Chapter of Opell Meats
On Bear Creek Road in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, a small butcher shop has stood the test of time, serving farmers and families for over fifty years. What ... Read This Post
Shenanigans: Hazard’s Small-Town Restaurant with a Big Heart
On Main Street in the mountain town of Hazard, Kentucky, there’s a little restaurant with a funny name but a serious mission. Shenanigans isn’t just a ... Read This Post
Trading Traffic for Tractors: The Journey to Red Haven Farm
If you’d told Sandy Ross and Martin Caruana 10 years ago that they’d be raising pigs, hosting agate-hunting tours, and debating the finer points of ... Read This Post
How this Appalachian Author Turned Her Stories into a Thriving Business
For years, Diane Taylor Roberts held onto a manuscript filled with deeply personal short stories about growing up in Appalachia, specifically Whitley ... Read This Post
Investing in Childcare in Eastern Kentucky
In Eastern Kentucky, accessing high quality childcare presents unique challenges for parents and caregivers. Childcare is a fundamental building block ... Read This Post
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
