The Center for Rural Development—created in 1996 through the vision of U.S Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) and other leaders—will celebrate 15 years of changing people’s lives through innovative programs,…
sdodsonAugust 30, 2011
The Center for Rural Development has announced that Emily Phillips will assume a dual leadership role in the organization. Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of The Center, announced this week…
sdodsonAugust 19, 2011
Some of America’s most beloved storybook characters will be brought to stage this season at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset as part of an exciting new lineup of…
sdodsonAugust 9, 2011
Rural first responders participating in an event security training course at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset got a surprise visit this morning from U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers…
sdodsonAugust 8, 2011
Forward in the Fifth, in partnership with The Center for Rural Development, is accepting grant applications for projects to advance educational attainment in communities in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. During…
sdodsonAugust 4, 2011
Knowing how to respond to the news media following a critical incident or planning for event security is vital to first responders, but many small and rural police departments simply…
sdodsonAugust 3, 2011
Finalists in the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) program have been announced and will be recognized at the program’s 10th anniversary awards luncheon—featuring special guest speaker U.S. Congressman Harold…
sdodsonAugust 3, 2011
How would you enhance Kentucky’s economic development efforts if unlimited resources were available? Last week, I attended a strategic planning meeting in Corbin, Kentucky where questions such as the one…
sdodsonAugust 3, 2011
Whether you are a college student planning your career or a college graduate looking for your first job, having hands-on job experience can give you the edge in the eyes…
sdodsonJuly 27, 2011
