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Welcome to Estill County, "Where the Bluegrass Kisses the Mountains," and the home of Estill Development Alliance. You can learn about what it's like to live, work, or play in Estill County or more about our organization by clicking any of the links below. You may also view our recent news postings to your right or click the categories menu at the far right to view the archive. Enjoy your stay on our site and we hope to see you in person soon!

Free ebay class

The EKU Small Business Development Center and the Estill County Schools Community Education Program present
“Using ebay to Start or Expand Your Business”
Presenter: Mark Johnson, Branch Manager Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
This workshop introduces the basics of setting up a business on ebay. Strategies and tips will be shared on how to go about selling successfully. [...]

Senior Resource Fair

An Information Fair of Programs & Services Aiding the Elderly
When:    Saturday March 13, 2010
Time:     10:00 a.m- 2:00 p.m
Where:   Estill County High School Hosted by: Estill County High School Service Learning Program

On March 13th 2010, Estill County High School Service Learning students will be holding a Resource Fair for Senior Citizens and caretakers. After researching, the [...]

Welcome Signs

Kudos to the Estill Arts Council!  As the article in last week’s newspaper told us, the Arts Council has really come through for Estill County with these welcome signs for our community at the major entrances into our county.  Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to get this done!

Welcome sign at [...]

Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Q1 2010

Click below for the latest chamber newsletter!

Chamber Newsletter 1st quarter 2010

Leadership Estill County

The Estill County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an upcoming program to benefit our community.  Leadership Estill County (LEC) is a six month class, made up of people from our community, which aims to expand the network of potential future leaders of Estill County; enhance participants’ knowledge of the structure and operation of [...]

Entrepreneur Academy

Learn how to start your own business by attending this FREE 8-WEEK Entrepreneur Training Academy in Irvine!  Topics Covered: Management Team, Legal, Marketing, Financials, Budgeting, Growth, and Money Sources.

REGISTER NOW: Kristel.Smith@eku.edu by email OR
Contact the EDA Office at 606-723-2450 OR crawford@irvineonline.net
Classes will be held on Monday Evenings –1/25 thru 3/15
Classes meet weekly from 5:30PM –8:30PM
LOCATION: [...]

One-Page Strategic Plan: A Quick and Easy Approach

Do you find the task of developing a strategic plan for your business or organization to be daunting?  Find out how by attending “One-Page Strategic Plan: A Quick and Easy Approach”. The sessions will provide a quick and easy technique for developing a one-page plan that expresses your organization’s vision and mission, sets objectives, outlines [...]