Small businesses are vital to Kentucky's economy, and there are plenty of opportunities for small business owners in the Heartland. To help, there are ample, easy to find resources to provide free counseling and training programs that can help you get started or expand your current operations. Available services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies. The Kentucky Small Business Services Division provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state, and our local chambers of commerce embrace and support an entrepreneurial spirit.

To find out more about starting or owning your own business in the Heartland, visit our Resource Database.