Ballard County EDC

09/14/2026

Have an idea you’ve been thinking about—but aren’t sure what to do with it?

Maybe you’ve thought about starting a small business. Maybe you have a side hustle you’d like to grow. Or maybe you see something our community needs and have wondered, “Could I actually make a business out of that?”

This is exactly the kind of opportunity we want to see more of in Ballard County!

The Regional Innovation Initiative through Sprocket is coming to Ballard County to connect local people with FREE resources, guidance, and opportunities to help take an idea from the “what if?” stage toward an actual business.

You do not need to already own a business, have a business plan, or have everything figured out. If you have an idea—or simply want to learn more about entrepreneurship—we encourage you to come!

📍 Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross
📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM

Ballard County has talented people, good ideas, and opportunities for new businesses. Sometimes all that’s missing is knowing where to start.

We want to grow businesses in Ballard County—and that starts by helping local people turn good ideas into opportunities right here at home.

Come learn what resources are available, make connections, and find out what your next step could be. Your idea might be exactly what Ballard County needs.

09/04/2026

📣 Kentucky Small Businesses: You May Qualify for a State Tax Credit!

The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit Program offers eligible businesses a nonrefundable state income tax credit ranging from $3,500 to $25,000.

Your business may qualify if it:

✅ Has 50 or fewer full-time employees
✅ Added and maintained at least one eligible full-time W-2 position for 12 consecutive months
✅ Pays the employee an average equivalent of at least $10.88 per hour
✅ Invested at least $5,000 in qualifying equipment or technology

The qualifying employee may be a salaried owner who recently put themselves on the company’s W-2 payroll, provided the position increases the business’s eligible base employment and satisfies all other program requirements.

Qualifying purchases may include computers, business equipment, furniture, fixtures, furnishings, and certain vehicles titled in the business’s legal name.

The credit is limited to the lesser of $3,500 per eligible position or the qualifying amount invested, with a maximum credit of $25,000 per business each calendar year.

🚨 Applications should be submitted by November 1 to be fully reviewed for consideration for a tax credit in the current tax year. Applications may be accepted after that date, but approval for the current year is not guaranteed.

Learn more and access the application through the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/Entrepreneurship/KSBTC

For application assistance, contact [email protected] or call (800) 626-2930.

Please share this opportunity with a Kentucky small-business owner who may qualify!

In Kentucky, job growth, lifestyle and affordability fire on all cylinders. From landing your dream job and finding the perfect place to live, to chasing adventure around our beautiful state; Welcome to your New Kentucky Home.

09/02/2026

Have an idea you’ve been thinking about—but aren’t sure what to do with it?

Maybe you’ve thought about starting a small business. Maybe you have a side hustle you’d like to grow. Or maybe you see something our community needs and have wondered, “Could I actually make a business out of that?”

This is exactly the kind of opportunity we want to see more of in Ballard County!

The Regional Innovation Initiative through Sprocket is coming to Ballard County to connect local people with FREE resources, guidance, and opportunities to help take an idea from the “what if?” stage toward an actual business.

You do not need to already own a business, have a business plan, or have everything figured out. If you have an idea—or simply want to learn more about entrepreneurship—we encourage you to come!

📍 Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross
📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM

Ballard County has talented people, good ideas, and opportunities for new businesses. Sometimes all that’s missing is knowing where to start.

We want to grow businesses in Ballard County—and that starts by helping local people turn good ideas into opportunities right here at home.

Come learn what resources are available, make connections, and find out what your next step could be. Your idea might be exactly what Ballard County needs.

Great ideas aren't limited by geography.

That's why we're partnering with Sprocket to bring the Regional Innovation Initiative to Ballard County.

If you're building a business, exploring an idea, or wondering what your next step could be, we hope you'll join us.

📍 Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕒 5–6 PM

Register here: https://regionalinnovation.sprocketinc.org/

12/09/2025

WAVE Leadership Program will be starting up in April 2026. If you would like to attend the program please click the link:
https://kywave.com/wave-leadership/

12/02/2025

Apply here is https://www.wkrca.org/leadership-west-kentucky/