News for Economic
Monday, March 09, 2026
Internal security failures — weak access controls, untrained employees, missing breach policies — are behind most small business losses. 41% of small businesses were hit by a cyberattack in 2023, a steep hit for any operation with a median cost of $8,300 per incident. For businesses across Southeast Kentucky navigating a shifting economy, the threat often isn't coming from somewhere far away. ...read more
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Friday, December 12, 2025
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY – For the 17th consecutive year, Community Trust Bank, Inc. has earned the "Gold Lender Award" from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as Kentucky's top volume SBA 7(a) Community Bank lender in federal fiscal year 2024–2025.
SBA approved 60 guaranteed 7(a) loans for Community Trust Bank customers in Kentucky totaling $12,596,200, in the fiscal year. CTBI ...read more
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
PRESTONSBURG, KY — October 28, 2025 —The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined officials from Appalachian Regional Healthcare on Tuesday, October 28, to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the newly renovated ARH Home Medical Store, located by Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.The freshly updated facility is now open and ready to serve the home medical ...read more
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
HINDMAN, KY — October 29, 2025 —The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) on Tuesday, October 29, to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Knott County Optometry Office in Hindman, KY.The celebration took place during an Open House of the facility with hot dogs fresh off the grill, giveaways, and goodies curtesy of MCHC ...read more
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025
PRESTONSBURG, KY — October 7, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce joined Commonwealth Credit Union on October 7, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest branch, located at 550 North Lake Drive in Prestonsburg.The newest branch represents Commonwealth Credit Union’s continued investment in Eastern Kentucky, bringing expanded access to financial services and ...read more
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Thursday, August 07, 2025
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY - (August 7. 2025) - Mark A. Gooch, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President Jody Thompson has been promoted to the position of Regional Senior Lender with Community Trust Bank, Inc.
Mr. Thompson’s responsibilities include providing consumer, residential, and commercial lending options to new and existing ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, General News Article
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
PIKEVILLE, KY — June 20, 2025 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 20th to celebrate the grand opening of Blue Diamond Pools and Spas, a new business turning a once-vacant property into a vibrant addition to the community.
Located in the former Happy Mart on North Mayo Trail, the team at Blue Diamond Pools and Spas have completely ...read more
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