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
Lending
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
Woodworking Business in Stanton, KY Takes Off
Cheeses, pickles, candy, fries, s’mores, meats, meat flowers… you name it, you can arrange it on a charcuterie board. Tina and Gene King, ... Read This Post
Flood Relief Loans
Many businesses and organizations in Eastern Kentucky have been impacted by recent floods. We know relief through local, state or federal programs may ... Read This Post
