"...special efforts to reach
minority members of socially
and economically disadvantaged
groups, veterans, women
and the disabled."

"reduces the 'red tape'
of the licensing and permitting
process that start-up
businesses face."

Local and Additional Resources
for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

U.K. Small Business Development Center - Delivers up-to-date counseling,
training and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management. SBDC
services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial,
marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems and
feasibility studies. Assistance is provided to both current and potential for-profit
small business owners. The center makes special efforts to reach minority members
of socially and economically disadvantaged groups, veterans, women and the
disabled. There are no fees for consulting services or small business start-up training
programs. The center will occasionally charge a nominal fee for other training
programs. The training programs are general in nature and address small business
management issues.
For information: 270-765-6737

America's Workforce Network - Business can access this nationwide network of
One-Stop Centers - workforce development organizations that provide information
and services to help employers find skilled workers.
Business owners/employers can call 877-US2-JOBS for information.

Kentucky State Government - This website, www.kentucky.gov, offers an
overview of state government links. For business-related links to state agencies go
to the Kentucky State Government site, click on "Business." This takes you to
"Business Start-up," "Business, Existing and Expanding" and other useful links
related to operating a business.

Cabinet for Economic Development - The cabinet's website gives existing and
potential business owners information about starting and expanding a business in
Kentucky. Appropriate federal and state websites are listed that provide valuable
information for small business owners including services for business start-up and
existing business.
The address is www.thinkkentucky.com or call 502-564-7670

Kentucky Secretary of State - The Secretary of State office's website puts
start-up businesses in touch with the state Business Information Clearinghouse. This
site reduces the "red tape" of the licensing and permitting process that start-up
businesses face. Federal or local requirements are not included in this website. The
address is www.sos.ky.gov or call 502-564-3490

Kentucky Revenue Cabinet - This cabinet's website provides businesses with
downloadable tax forms and other tax information. The address is
www.revenue.ky.gov or call 800-665-9829 or 502-564-4581

Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC)- Provides training grants that create
partnerships with business and industry. Through the grant reimbursement program,
a portion of the employer's eligible costs are covered for training Kentucky residents
in job skills ranging from entry level to advanced, including pre-employment training
for prospective employees and retraining, occupational upgrade and skills upgrade
of existing employees. A Skills Training Investment Credit is also available allowing
existing businesses to recover 50 percent of approved costs for occupational and
skills upgrade training through an income tax credit.
The address is www.thinkkentucky.com/bssc or call 502-564-2021