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By Jessica Bledsoe In the world of business, it is a common misconception to think that casting a wide net and trying to appeal to "anyone" or "everyone" will lead to success. However, this approach often leads to generic messaging that fails to resonate with any particular audience.  In ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe (This post is part of a series on small business marketing. Miss the previous posts? View #1 here!) In our last post, we talked about why “anyone” and “everyone” isn’t your customer, and we concluded with what information you’ll need to define the target audience for your ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe (This post is part of a series on small business marketing. Miss the previous posts? View #1 here!) When you think about marketing for your small business, undoubtedly Facebook ads come to mind. Facebook ads can be a tremendous advertising avenue for your business, but ... KEEP READING

By Jessica Bledsoe (This post is part of a series on small business marketing. Miss the previous posts? View #1 here!) Now that you’ve created your buyer persona(s) and installed the Facebook pixel on your website, you’re ready to run your first Facebook and/or Instagram ad.  Here's a ... KEEP READING

The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Jackson County Development Association (JCDA) to help fund improvements to the Jack Gabbard Memorial Park.Built in the 1980s, Jack Gabbard Memorial Park is located on Highway 290 in McKee, Kentucky. JCDA plans to ... KEEP READING

On July 28, 2023, the Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF) awarded flood recovery support grants during the Growing Home celebration event. Grants ranging from $1,000 - $2,500 were awarded to 13 organizations supporting flood recovery efforts in Letcher County.Angie Hatton, Letcher County ... KEEP READING

(Isom, KY) - To honor the tireless ongoing work happening in Letcher County, the Letcher County Community Foundation created the Mountain Strong Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization whose involvement in the community has made a significant impact to the Letcher County ... KEEP READING

Recently, the Floyd County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, partnered with LKLP Community Action Council to support the Floyd County Long-Term Recovery Group effort.SBP, a national disaster recovery and resilience non-profit organization working to ... KEEP READING