Entrepreneurship and small business development critical to Kentucky's future, Nominations sought by June 2 deadline for 2008 entrepreneurship awards for Eastern, Southern Ky. (Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards: Guest Editorial 5-08), May 2, 2008

2007

2007 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremonies press release & photo gallery, September 10, 2007

• Keynote speaker: Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers (1)
• Program emcee: EKU Interim President Dr. Doug Whitlock (2)
• For-Profit Business: Mr. Stephen P. Branscum, president, Branscum Construction Co., Inc., Russel Springs, Ky. (award accepted by Mr. Josh Branscum) (3, 4)
• For-Profit Small Business: Ms. Barbara Napier, owner, Snug Hollow Bed & Breakfast, Irvine, Ky. (5, 6)
• Start-Up Business: Mr. Lowell Land, president, Acres of Land Winery, Richmond, Ky (7, 8)
• Not-for Profit Entity: Ms. Wilma Kelly, executive Director, Beattyville Housing and Development Corp., Inc., Beattyville, Ky. (9, 10)
• Collegiate Business Concept Challenge: Eastern Kentucky University students Ms. Lauren Hale (not pictured), Ms. Patricia Holly and faculty sponsor, Professor Bill Davig (11)
• Youth Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Business Concept Competition: Rebekah Smith of Johnson County, Michael Wright of Lincoln County, Kenna Trent of Rowan County and Richie Mathes of Whitley County (12, 13)
  

2007 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Luncheon Scheduled, September 4, 2007

2007 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards, August 3, 2007

News Brief with updated information! (Entrepreneur Awards entry deadline extended to June 11, 2007), May 30, 2007

Entrepreneurship and small business development critical to Kentucky's future: Nominations sought for 2007 entrepreneurship awards (For "Entrepreneurship Week USA" - Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2007), February 16, 2007

2006

2006 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award luncheon held in Somerset, September 14, 2006

2006 EIEA luncheon web release, September 14, 2006

Two Clinton County entrepreneurs take away a 2006 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award at awards luncheon held in Somerset, September 14, 2006

Johnson County entrepreneur takes away a 2006 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award at awards luncheon held in Somerset, September 14, 2006

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2292 S. Highway 27, Suite 300
Somerset, KY 42501
Phone: 606-677-6000; Email: sarnold@centertech.com