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BizTech: Business Briefs for April 16, 2013
Local insurance office earns top designation Kentucky 1st Insurance recently received the 2012-2013 Pacesetter designation from Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. The Pacesetter designation recognizes Kentucky 1st Insurance’s professionalism and...
Tags: Insurance, Natural Disasters, Farms, Connecticut Economic Development, High School Sports
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RIPPLE EFFECT: Strong relationships, vision account for Mercer's job success
smojica@amnews.comHARRODSBURG — In the last four years, three major manufacturing companies have invested an additional $486 million and brought 360 new jobs into Mercer County. These investments have added to the quality of life in Harrodsburg and surrounding...Tags: Electronics, Justice System, Economy, Business and Finance, Manufacturing and Engineering, Business
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BizTech: Business briefs for March 19, 2013
Commonwealth Cancer Center nurse receives national oncology certification Doriska Austin of Commonwealth Cancer Center in Danville recently completed national certification requirements for oncology nursing. A 2009 graduate of Eastern Kentucky...
Tags: Conservation, Nursing, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Economy, Business and Finance, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Danville Chamber honors its best at banquet
The Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce had its 94th annual awards banquet Friday at Danville County Club. It marked the third consecutive year the event was held “celebration” style, with music, dancing, networking and hors d’...
Tags: Illinois Tool Works Incorporated, Arts and Culture, Business, United Way , Banking
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Stanford woman grows business into `ump-ire
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — A Stanford woman who grew her garage-based sewing and alterations business into an international sportswear corporation was recognized by the Kentucky Small Business Administration in 2012 for her unique story. Beulah Hester, founder and...Tags: Business, Softball, Amish, Sports
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Business briefs for December 11, 2012
Kentucky sets record on SBA 504 loans The U.S. Small Business Administration just set a new loan dollar record in Kentucky on the SBA 504 Loan Program, with more than $46.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. This amount was driven by the Temporary 504...
Tags: University of Cincinnati, Drugs and Medicines, University of Louisville, Google+, Economy, Business and Finance
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SBA honors Community Trust Bank
PIKEVILLE — Community Trust Bank, Inc. was recently honored with the “Gold Lender Award” by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as Kentucky’s top SBA 7a lender in 2012. This is the fourth consecutive year the bank...
Tags: Louisville Slugger, Business, Banking, Human Interest, Community Trust Bancorp Incorporated
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Young entrepreneurs recognized by governor at Centre College
kpeek@amnews.comGov. Steve Beshear was on hand Thursday to meet students enrolled in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, sponsored locally by the Danville/Boyle County Chamber of Commerce. The local program was the first in the state, which prompted the press conference...Tags: Google Inc., Education, Politics, Government, Teaching and Learning
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Downtown Danville stores happy shoppers thinking small
kpeek@amnews.comIn the midst of the hectic commercialism that has engulfed the weekend following Thanksgiving, specifically the Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, a day has been designated to promote the small businesses in communities nationwide. This includes...Tags: Black Friday (shopping), American Express Company, Business, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday
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Local briefs: Nov. 23, 2012
Bake/craft sale benefitting Relay for Life There will be a holiday bake and craft sale at Walmart Dec. 1 from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. as a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Donations also will be accepted. If gifts are made in honor of someone else, cards will be...
Tags: Human Interest, Small Business Saturday, Walmart
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Letters to the editor: Oct. 31, 2012
Beach a dedicated leader Dear editor, I am writing in support of Rick Beach’s candidacy for city commissioner. Rick has been very active in his role as Winchester commissioner. He has accomplished great things for the citizens of our community,...
Tags: Politics, Government, Health Insurance Cost, Voting, Prescription Drugs
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Hamner has the right qualifications for Danville City Commission
I encourage you to vote for Janet Hamner for Danville City Commission. Janet has great balance in combining an understanding of all that has brought Danville to its current, enviable position, with a vision for keeping Danville a progressive city that...Tags: Business, Sales
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