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The Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
and Technology (CEDET), located in Eastern Kentucky University's
College of Business and Technology, provides assistance to businesses,
organizations, industries, and communities to aid in their development.
- New Economy Business Assistance
- Rural Business Development
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Strategic Planning
- Grant Opportunity Identification and Writing
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Artisan-Related Economic Development
CEDET promotes
economic and technological development by linking the resources
of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) with the needs of communities,
businesses, industries and institutions in the region.
CEDET uses the resources of EKU to provide
technical assistance, training, applied research, and collaborative
relationship building to:
- Create jobs
- Promote the use of technology to enhance competitiveness
- Promote community and economic development
activities
- Encourage partnerships that support community
and economic development
- Support the development of entrepreneurial
ventures
- Assist businesses and industries to become
more competitive
- Serve as a point of contact for information
and assistance
- Conduct applied research
supportive of economic development initiatives
While Eastern Kentucky is CEDET's
primary service area, our services are not restricted to that area
of Kentucky. However, priority is given to projects that benefit
economically distressed areas of Kentucky. Priority is given to
projects that will provide the maximum benefit to the neediest areas.
For assistance or additional information please contact us at:
Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
and Technology
Eastern Kentucky University
BTC 147
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Office: BTC 147
Phone: (859) 622-2334
Fax: (859) 622-6274
Email: Kristel.Smith@eku.edu
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