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01/24/2025

You're cordially invited to attend our upcoming Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Tuesday, February 4th.

We are excited to host Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, Allison Ball as our guest speaker.

Allison Ball is the 48th Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Prior to being elected Auditor, Ball served two terms as Kentucky State Treasurer. Before that, she spent four years as Assistant Floyd County Attorney, prosecuting child abuse and juvenile delinquency cases.

Ball has a rich Kentucky history; her family has been in Eastern Kentucky since the 1790s, and she holds a degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law.

As Treasurer, Ball was a national leader for improved financial literacy; she established the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and successfully advocated for a financial literacy high school graduation requirement.

As Auditor, Ball continues to act as a fierce watchdog of Kentucky taxpayer dollars protecting them from waste, fraud, and abuse. During her first year, she conducted and released over 400 audits, thoroughly examining the financial practices of county governments and state agencies across the Commonwealth.

A Floyd County native, Ball and her husband, Dr. Asa James Swan, have two children, Levi and Marigold. Upon birth of her son, she was the first Kentucky Constitutional Officer to give birth while in office.

Lunch will be held at The Center for Rural Development and will begin at 12:00 (Noon).

I hope your schedules will allow you to attend our luncheon.

The Center for Rural Development & Lake Cumberland Performing Arts presents: The Peking Acrobats! For thirty-two years, ...
01/23/2025

The Center for Rural Development & Lake Cumberland Performing Arts presents: The Peking Acrobats!

For thirty-two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® has redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobats. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.

👉 THURSDAY, MARCH 6th – 7-9 PM
📍 The Center for Rural Development – Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre
🎫 TICKETS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/13339/the-center-theatre

01/22/2025

The Center for Rural Development today announced it is awarding a $100,000 grant to Clay County Fiscal Court for a broadband expansion project that...

01/22/2025

Hey Somerset! The Grants 101 & 102 Workshop is coming to your area, February 25-26!

Presented by KNN, The Center for Rural Development, and Grant Ready Kentucky, these sessions will prepare you to research and apply for grant funding to support the important work of your organization. Participants have shared they feel much better prepared for their next grant application after participating in the workshop.

Learn more and register to attend today: https://heyor.ca/r14p1U

Join us for a two-day Grants 101 & 201 Workshop hosted by the Center for Rural Development and Grant Ready Kentucky! Led...
01/22/2025

Join us for a two-day Grants 101 & 201 Workshop hosted by the Center for Rural Development and Grant Ready Kentucky! Led by expert Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their research skills and apply for nonprofit grant funding.

Participants are encouraged to attend both days, but you can register for either. Don’t forget to bring your laptop to follow along with course materials!

📅 February 25 & 26
🕘 9 AM - 4 PM ET (Check-in starts at 8:30 AM)
📍The Center for Rural Development
☕️ Lunch, coffee, and pastries provided!

REGISTER NOW: https://members.kynonprofits.org/ap/Events/Register/aZFDay8tvCqCZ

The Center for Rural Development today awarded Clay County Fiscal Court a $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional C...
01/21/2025

The Center for Rural Development today awarded Clay County Fiscal Court a $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Kentucky Department for Local Government for a broadband expansion project that will serve 147 households in the Brutus community.

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From left are Clay County Fiscal Court magistrates Russell Smith and Sonya Hoskins Gray; Donna McClure, field representative, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY); Tamra Wilson, field representative, U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05); Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO, The Center for Rural Development; Clay County Judge-Executive Tommy Harmon; Keith Gabbard, CEO, Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative; State Rep. Derek Lewis, representing Clay, Leslie, and part of Laurel; Clay County Fiscal Court magistrates Jerry Combs, William Warren; and Sonny Gay.

01/17/2025

There are still two weeks left to get your applications in! ELI is open to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Hone your entrepreneurial and leadership skills with the fun and immersive program.

SOLD OUT! Bardstown Bourbon Company – February 13thOur Bardstown Bourbon Company event is sold out! However, we’re offer...
01/16/2025

SOLD OUT! Bardstown Bourbon Company – February 13th

Our Bardstown Bourbon Company event is sold out! However, we’re offering 5 additional spots for those who buy a "Full Series," which includes entry to all remaining Bourbon Tasting Series events INCLUDING the Bardstown Bourbon Event.

👉 Don’t miss your chance—grab your Full Series Pass now, as these spots won’t last-
🎟 TICKETS: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a7cz6k7

01/16/2025

Do you have an interest in business and entrepreneurism? Apply for our ELI program now until January 31st at www.centeryouthprograms.com

🎻🎼The Queen of the Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, and The Rage are returning to The Center for Rural Development! Don’t miss...
01/16/2025

🎻🎼The Queen of the Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, and The Rage are returning to The Center for Rural Development! Don’t miss your chance to experience her incredible talent live on March 21, 2025!

✨ Ticket Prices:
- VIP: $55.00
- General Admission: $40.00
Mark your calendars and prepare for a night of unforgettable music!

🎟Get your Tickets NOW!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96884142/rhonda-vincent-the-rage-somerset-the-center-theatre

The Center for Rural Development Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Presents: School Time Theatre - TCT ON TOUR’s Producti...
01/15/2025

The Center for Rural Development Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Presents: School Time Theatre - TCT ON TOUR’s Production of Harriet Tubman: STRAIGHT UP OUTTA’ THE UNDERGROUND

Admission to School Time Theatre is $6 per student. With every 10 student admissions purchased, one teacher/chaperone will be admitted free. For more information on specific shows and seating reservations please visit: www.centertech.com

👉 TUESDAY, January 28th – 10 AM & 12 PM
📍The Center for Rural Development- Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre
🎟️ www.centertech.com
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Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund
Citizens National Bank
City of Somerset, KY
Pulaski County Government
Kentucky Arts Council

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Kentucky Nonprofit Network , The Center for Rural Development, and Grant Ready Kentucky are hosting a two-day grant work...
01/14/2025

Kentucky Nonprofit Network , The Center for Rural Development, and Grant Ready Kentucky are hosting a two-day grant workshop led by Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA.

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop will teach participants how to research and apply for nonprofit funding. Day One (Feb 25th) covers the grant process, and Day Two (Feb 26th) focuses on federal grant applications.

📅 February 25 & 26
🕘 9 AM - 4 PM ET (Check-in starts at 8:30 AM)
📍The Center for Rural Development
☕️ Lunch, coffee, and pastries provided!
REGISTER NOW: https://members.kynonprofits.org/ap/Events/Register/aZFDay8tvCqCZ

SOLD OUT – Heaven Hill Kicks Off the Bourbon Tasting Series!The Bourbon Tasting Series started strong with a sold-out He...
01/10/2025

SOLD OUT – Heaven Hill Kicks Off the Bourbon Tasting Series!

The Bourbon Tasting Series started strong with a sold-out Heaven Hill event! Guests enjoyed rare bourbons, unforgettable stories, and gourmet bites. Thank you for an amazing night!

Missed out?
Bardstown Bourbon Company is up next – February 13th.

👉 Limited spots left – grab yours now!
📍 The Center for Rural Development
🎟️ TICKETS - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a7cz6k7

01/09/2025

The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performing Arts present The Peking Acrobats in a CenterStage performance on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The Center’s Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre.

For the last 32 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audiences perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.

The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.

Tickets- $25 kids and $35 adults

Ticket purchasing link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/40785505/the-peking-acrobats-somerset-the-center-theatre?partner_id=240

Join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clay County Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Fiscal Court ...
01/09/2025

Join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clay County Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Fiscal Court Room, 102 Richmond Road, Manchester, KY, for an important broadband event.

The Center for Rural Development is working to expand high-speed, affordable internet access in unserved areas of its 45-county service region in Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

Judge-Executive Tommy Harmon and Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center for Rural Development, will announce a broadband expansion project in Clay County.

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🎄✨ The halls of The Center for Rural Development were alive with magic and holiday cheer as OVER 2,000 PEOPLE came together to celebrate the incredible talents of students across Pulaski County! 🎶🎭 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this unforgettable event possible: ❤️ The Center for Rural Development 🎭 Lake Cumberland Performing Arts 🎓 Pulaski County Schools 🎓 Somerset Independent School System Your support helps shine a spotlight on our students and their amazing contributions to our community. Check out the highlight video and relive the magic! 📹👇 #HolidaySpirit #CommunityPride #SupportingOurStudents

We kicked off the holiday season with a full house for "The Nutcracker" by Kentucky Ballet Theatre fully sponsored by the Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund Thank you Lake Cumberland Performing Arts and everyone who joined us for this magical night!

The Magic School Bus!
The Magic School Bus!

The Magic School Bus! Two sold-out performances today brought the magic to over 1,400 kids from KY and TN! Don’t miss your chance—tickets are still available for tomorrow's final performance. 🎟🎟 Grab yours now- https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/98008208/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system-somerset-the-center-theatre Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund Citizens National Bank City of Somerset, KY Pulaski County Government The Kentucky Arts Council

Who’s ready to Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy? Blast Off with us as The Center for Rural Development & Lake Cumberland Performing Arts present: THEATERWORKSUSA's musical production The Magic School Bus: Lost in The Solar System! ⏱️ SATURDAY, November 23rd – 2:00 PM 📍The Center for Rural Development - Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre 🎟️ Tickets:https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/13339/the-center-theatre?partner_id=240 Tickets are $10 + fees per person (children and adults) Tickets will be available at the Box Office on the day of the performance! Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund Citizens National Bank City of Somerset, KY Pulaski County Government Kentucky Arts Council @followers

Seatbelts Everyone! 🚌🚌 Blast Off with Us as The Center for Rural Development & Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Presents: A THEATERWORKSUSA Production of the Magic School Bus: Lost in The Solar System! ⏱️ SATURDAY, November 23rd – 2:00 PM 📍The Center for Rural Development - Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/98008208/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system-somerset-the-center-theatre Admission to Children's Prime Time Performances is $10 + fees per ticket Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Cornelia Dozier Cooper Endowment Fund Citizens National Bank City of Somerset, KY Pulaski County Government Kentucky Arts Council Children's Prime Time: TheaterWorksUSA Production of The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Over 1,000 students from across the region got to experience the excitement of the Imagine the Possibilities Technology Showcase- Kids participated in hands-on learning, live demos, and MORE! With over 60 vendors there was never a dull moment- We can’t wait to see you at The Center for Rural Development next year! Sponsors: The Center for Rural Development, Pulaski County Government, The City of Burnside, Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Rockcastle Fiscal Court, The City of Whitley County, Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Inc., D.W. Wilburn Inc. Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance and The City of Science Hill #ImagineThePossibilitiesTechnologyShowcase

🚀 Get ready for the "Imagine the Possibilities Technology Showcase" on October 29th, from 10 AM to 2 PM! Experience Virtual Reality, Electric Cars, Drones, and more, all for FREE! See how tech is shaping our Somerset community. For details, contact Cloyd J. Bumgardner at [email protected].

The Center for Rural Development's (Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute) ELI visits Haney's Appledale Farm.

Discount online tickets for the Bellamy Brothers’ upcoming concert go on sale Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. at www.centertech.com. During this Valentine Day’s Couples Special, you can purchase two show tickets for $85 (plus fees & taxes). Be sure to use promo code loveflow when ordering tickets online or through the Box Office. Stop by The Center for Rural Development (at Traffic Light 15) in Somerset or give us a call at 606-677-6000 on Monday or Tuesday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to take advantage of the discount. The sale ends at midnight on Feb. 6.

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