In early spring, the purple-pink flowers of the Eastern Redbud trees dot the hillsides and mountains of Southern and Eastern Kentucky. These beautiful trees with their colorful blossoms are prominently…
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Entrepreneurs are some of the most talented, innovative leaders in the world of business. Many begin building their business and leadership skills at a young age, and later grow their…
Whitley County Middle School student Zach Newman is discovering what he wants to do with his life after he graduates high school. Newman and 19 other Whitley County middle and…
The first of The Center for Rural Development’s three 2011 summer youth programs begins next week when 60 rising high school freshmen attend the Rogers Explorers program on the campuses…
If you have considered nominating a successful non-profit organization or business leader and entrepreneur in your community for an award in the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) program, you…
Whether you are instructing a class, making a sales presentation, or facilitating a business meeting, excellent presentation skills are essential if you want to make a “good” first impression. Your…
Fueled by advertising specifically targeted to the spending habits of young consumers, many American teens seem to be on a non-stop buying spree. And it doesn’t take long for young…
Time is running out to submit nominations for the region’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs in the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) program. June 1 is the deadline for…
Published author will share simple strategies for effective leadership at free seminar at The Center
In her book, “Becoming the Red Sock in the Laundry Basket—Simple Strategies to Everyday Leadership,” author Laura Emberton Owens teaches how leadership is the product of perfecting the critical elements…
The Center for Rural Development has been recognized by Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment) for having one of the largest volunteer groups to participate in this…