By : Business First
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com
Category : Small Business Grant
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is accepting applications from Kentucky small businesses for grant money through the State Trade and Export Promotion program.
The grant program is part of a three-year pilot initiative authorized by the Small Business Administration Jobs Act of 2010, which aims to increase the number of small businesses that export and to increase the value of exports for companies, according to a news release.
“By taking part in this initiative, more and more Kentucky companies will be able to grow their capacity, increase productivity and ultimately sell more of their services and goods abroad,” Gov. Steve Beshear said in a news release. “I encourage all eligible businesses to learn more about this beneficial program.”
The STEP grant program is part of the governor’s Kentucky Export Initiative, which was launched in December 2010. The initiative is a consortium of trade and business promotion organizations from across the state with the goal of growing Kentucky exports.
To support the program, the cabinet has secured funding, including $427,000 from the STEP grant, $85,000 in a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and more than $140,000 directly from the Cabinet for Economic Development.
Grants will go to companies for purposes such as market research, identifying international customers, and participating in trade shows. Grants are available to Kentucky companies with fewer than 500 employees that meet revenue requirements set by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2012/02/22/kentucky-offers-grants-to-help.html
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com
Category : Small Business Grant
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is accepting applications from Kentucky small businesses for grant money through the State Trade and Export Promotion program.
The grant program is part of a three-year pilot initiative authorized by the Small Business Administration Jobs Act of 2010, which aims to increase the number of small businesses that export and to increase the value of exports for companies, according to a news release.
“By taking part in this initiative, more and more Kentucky companies will be able to grow their capacity, increase productivity and ultimately sell more of their services and goods abroad,” Gov. Steve Beshear said in a news release. “I encourage all eligible businesses to learn more about this beneficial program.”
The STEP grant program is part of the governor’s Kentucky Export Initiative, which was launched in December 2010. The initiative is a consortium of trade and business promotion organizations from across the state with the goal of growing Kentucky exports.
To support the program, the cabinet has secured funding, including $427,000 from the STEP grant, $85,000 in a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and more than $140,000 directly from the Cabinet for Economic Development.
Grants will go to companies for purposes such as market research, identifying international customers, and participating in trade shows. Grants are available to Kentucky companies with fewer than 500 employees that meet revenue requirements set by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Source : http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2012/02/22/kentucky-offers-grants-to-help.html
