Nominations being accepted for 2015 Earth Day Awards

Deadline is March 13

untitledFrankfort, Ky. (March 4, 2015) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) is seeking nominations for its annual Earth Day award.

The commission recognizes individuals and entities for efforts to protect the environment and honors them during a ceremony in Frankfort each year during the month of April.

State offering tax credits to small business owners

Businesses could qualify for up to $25,000

kentucky_seal_resized2FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2015) — Small Business owners in Kentucky are eligible for up to $25,000 in tax credits through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program.

To qualify for tax credits ranging from $3,500 to $25,000 a small business has to create and maintain at least one qualifying job and purchase $5,000 or more in qualifying equipment.

Local Homebuying and Renovation Workshop Offers Free Guidance

February 28, 2015

In support of the revitalization that continues in the community, the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association will host a Wells Fargo Homebuying and Renovation workshop to allow prospective homeowners interested in the area to learn about preparing for homeownership and financing options that include renovation of existing homes.

Free Training for Manufacturing Jobs Offered in West Louisville

February 26, 2015

Individuals wanting to launch a new career in manufacturing or certify their skills to get a better manufacturing job should attend an orientation session at the Nia Center in the next two weeks. The Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center is enrolling students now for its next Certified Production Technician training course that begins March 16 at the Nia Center,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2015) — DEADLINE FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

Deadline is Feb. 15

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2015) — Deadlines for several opportunities for individual artists and arts organizations are coming up. The deadline is Feb. 15 for the following Kentucky Arts Council programs:

Kentucky Arts CouncilFolk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant: Provides up to $3,000 to a Kentucky master traditional artist to teach skills,