Kentucky: Resources
Center for Business and Economic Research
The CBER at the Gatton College in the University of Kentucky provides research and various publications. Research is available about workforce supply and demand, and publications cover different research reports, Kentucky’s annual report, business and economics outlook, and sometimes presentations.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Kentucky Department of Revenue Business Information
From this site, the user can fill out various business forms, such as those for registering a business, as well as access forms for various tax purposes. Tax information is also provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Kentucky Small Business Development Center
The Kentucky SBDC aims to help small businesses in Kentucky. For new businesses, great information is provided on whether one is ready to start a business, steps to undertake, financing, business planning, and market research. For more established businesses, information geared toward marketing solutions, financial analysis, HR and management solutions, and strategic planning is provided. Affordable services in planning, consulting, and training are available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Kentucky.gov: Economic Development
This page provides links to Kentucky-specific business resources in a wealth of categories.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
This website provides a lot of information about programs and services for Kentucky businesses. There is a section on why Kentucky is a good place to do business, a business assistance section addressing issues such as expansion, location, marketing, and workforce development, a section on technology and innovation, and a data center providing statistics, annual reports, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
The Lane Report
The Lane Report is a business and economic news source geared specifically for Kentucky. Find links to different industry information in addition to different kinds of articles. Previous articles are archived.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 9, 2012
U.S. Commercial Service Offices of Kentucky
The Kentucky branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011
World Trade Center Kentucky
The World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) is a non-profit member organization helping Kentucky businesses trade internationally. Services provided for members include, among others, import/export counseling, sourcing assistance, country investment climate profiles, and a number of seminars and programs.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 9, 2012