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The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Impact Investing blog serves as a valuable resource for small business owners and startups, offering insights on securing funding and navigating impact investing through initiatives like Invest 606, the Appalachian Impact Fund, and the Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund. Discover practical tips and educational content to empower your business journey.
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Invest 606 Blog Posts
August 1, 2024
Funding Your Business: 6 Strategies for Success
By Jessica Bledsoe Every business needs funding to get off the ground and grow. But with so many different funding options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your business. In this post, we’ll explore six common funding strategies, including their pros and cons, to help you make an informed decision…. KEEP READING
July 11, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Coal Country Candles
By Lacie DeGough Randy and Shannon Gabbard Randy and Shannon Gabbard, owners of Coal Country Candles, are proof that Invest 606’s benefits extend far beyond financial rewards. As members of Invest 606’s 2023 cohort, Randy and Shannon greatly appreciate the positive impact that the program had on their business! Located in Hazard, Kentucky, Coal Country… KEEP READING
June 28, 2024
Creating a Winning Grant Application Strategy
By Jessica Bledsoe Let’s face it, running a small business is a constant hustle. You’re wearing every hat, from CEO to marketing guru, and resources can feel tight. That’s why, last month, we shared a list of grants available to small businesses. These grants are essentially lifelines, offering financial support for everything from marketing initiatives… KEEP READING
Appalachian Impact Fund Blog Posts
August 12, 2024
Carrying On a Legacy: The Appalachian Impact Fund Supports Snug Hollow
By Lacie DeGough and Jenna Rose Waking up to the sound of nature, breaking bread with new people at the breakfast table, enjoying locally grown and fresh food, experiencing a place pulled directly out of a novel—Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast is the epitome of a sanctuary. A place that has become a home… KEEP READING
June 28, 2024
All Aboard the Explorer7: Rural Up’s Mobile STEM Camp!
By Lacie DeGough If you know a 5th – 8th grader who wants to learn to code, listen up! Rural Up’s 2024 STEM Explorer Camp is designed with aspiring computer programmers in mind. With a mobile laboratory called Explorer7, Rural Up travels across Eastern Kentucky teaching kids to code with their high-tech equipment and engaging… KEEP READING
Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund Blog Posts
July 11, 2024
Equity, Explained
By Jessica Bledsoe What Does Having Equity Mean? In our previous blog post, Demystifying Angel Investing, we discussed how angel investors can be a valuable source of funding for startups and small businesses. But what exactly does it mean for an angel investor to have “equity” in a company? Equity Explained Owning a share of… KEEP READING
April 1, 2024
Demystifying Angel Investing
Are you a small business owner or startup looking to take your venture to the next level? Have you heard about angel investing but aren’t quite sure what it entails or if it’s right for you? In this guide, we’ll break down the basics of angel investing and introduce you to the Southeast Kentucky Angel Fund, a new initiative aimed at supporting businesses in our region through investment and mentorship.
