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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The SBA reports that one in four businesses won't reopen after a disaster — and that figure doesn't account for whether a business had a plan. Pike County doesn't need a hypothetical to understand this risk. The February 2025 storms brought severe flooding, straight-line winds, and landslides across Southeast Kentucky, cutting off access routes and shuttering businesses across the region. A ...read more
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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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Thursday, February 05, 2026
Businesses don’t operate in isolation. Local government policies—from zoning rules to employment regulations—directly influence how companies grow, hire, and innovate. Yet, many organizations only pay attention when a change is already in effect, missing valuable time to adapt strategically. Staying aware of local policy shifts isn’t just a compliance move; it’s a competitive advantage.What You ...read more
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Friday, November 14, 2025
PIKEVILLE, KY — November 14, 2025 —Local organizations and community members will come together on Tuesday, November 19th for the Feed the Need for Change Walk, an event designed to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness in Eastern Kentucky while collecting non-perishable food donations for the WestCare Perry Cline Emergency Shelter.The walk is part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, a ...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
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Tuesday, August 05, 2025
As the traditional benefits model frays at the edges, a wave of inventive ideas is taking its place. Employers aren't just reacting to demands for flexibility or wellness—they’re rethinking the nature of support altogether. The new breed of benefits goes far beyond insurance packages or ping-pong tables, tapping into a deeper understanding of what makes people feel whole and valued at work. With ...read more
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Starting a restaurant is one of the most thrilling business ventures, but it’s also one of the most expensive. As any restaurateur knows, managing costs early on can make the difference between surviving and thriving. Smart, actionable strategies can help you keep costs low without compromising on quality, giving your restaurant the best chance to succeed.Choose the Right Business ...read more
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024
As regulatory demands grow more complex, the pressure to adopt innovative audit solutions intensifies. Transforming manual auditing into efficient, technology-driven processes redefines how audits are approached. Advanced tools can detect anomalies and automate compliance tasks, creating a smoother, more precise system. These modern solutions elevate compliance efforts and sharpen a business’s ...read more
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