The nomination deadline for Forward in the Fifth’s 2013 AppLE (Appalachian Leaders in Education) Awards has been extended through Feb. 28 to allow more time to complete and submit nominations…
sdodsonJanuary 21, 2013
Small business entrepreneur Hong R. Zhang Durandal—winner of the 2012 Excellence in Entrepreneurship’s “Young Entrepreneur” award —is working to bring high-skilled “green” jobs to Eastern Kentucky. Durandal, founder and president,…
sdodsonDecember 11, 2012
Veterans, veteran advocates, and active military spouses are invited to learn more about military educational benefits and training opportunities at a one-hour informational session on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10…
sdodsonNovember 6, 2012
GRAY, Ky.— Grace Community Health Center—winner of the 2012 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) —was recognized as one of the region’s top entrepreneurs at an EIEA Hometown Event in Knox…
sdodsonNovember 1, 2012
Six new instructor-led classes have been added to The Center for Rural Development’s Your Center of Learning business and workforce skills training program. The Center and its e-learning training partner,…
sdodsonOctober 11, 2012
Rogers Scholars graduate Kori Sears, a junior at Whitley County High School, completed 100 hours of community service and personal development to earn the Congressional Award Bronze Medal.
sdodsonOctober 5, 2012
In these tough economic times, many communities in Southern and Eastern Kentucky often have a vision for the future but lack the funds necessary to make that vision a reality.
sdodsonOctober 5, 2012
The Center for Rural Development has named Kelly Joplin of Somerset as the local philanthropy specialist for the Appalachian Rural Development Philanthropy Initiative (ARDPI).
sdodsonOctober 4, 2012
The Center for Rural Development is expanding its 42-county primary service area in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to include three additional counties in Eastern Kentucky.
sdodsonOctober 4, 2012
