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Lexington, KY, is fostering innovation this World Trade Month. ⚙️
ZDC Tech crafts the world's most advanced humidity/dew point sensors. By using the latest nanotechnology, their sensors have long-term stability, fast response, and durability in extremely high/low humidity levels.
Thanks to the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), they have received reimbursement for travel expenses to China and Singapore that have helped to gain more orders from customers and global market shares. 🤝
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Success is heard loud and clear this World Trade Month! 🦻
Immersive Hearing Technologies in Louisville, KY, provides sales enablement tools that hearing care professionals use to increase the adoption of hearing aids. Their first application, Engage, is an immersive tablet-and-headphone-based hearing aid demonstration software that allows patients and companions to listen to hearing aids in the places they need them while at the point of decision.
With help from the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), they attended an important global trade show in Germany and visited its best customer in England, resulting in $85,000 in software sales.
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Did you know that in 2025, Kentucky exported over $2 billion of Medical Devices, an increase of 2.92% over 2024, to its partner countries? 📦🌎
The following countries are the top 10, ranked by dollar amount: Netherlands, France, Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, and Korea.
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Kentucky Small Business Owners, this is your opportunity! 🗣️📣
If your business has 50 or fewer employees, added at least one new full-time position in the last two years, and invested $5,000+ in qualifying equipment or technology, you could qualify for up to $25,000 in tax credits with the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC)!
Learn how your business can contribute to Kentucky's thriving economy and benefit from tax savings after investing in new talent and equipment on our website! 🔗
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Last week, the first public, multi-county economic development project in Central Kentucky broke ground. 🏗️
The Triple Crown Business Park is a joint purchase from the Lexington Fayette Urban-County Government, the City of Berea, Madison County, and Scott County, and is a recipient of the April Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) Program. With construction expected to begin this Fall, the 300-acre park will hold 14 lots for businesses! 🤝
It's World Facilities Management Day! 🚧
Thank you to those ensuring the safety and comfort of workplace environments across Kentucky. From cleaning, security, and mechanical and electrical services, we are grateful for the hard work you put in for businesses to run smoothly.
Quality home goods are being crafted in Berea, KY, this World Trade Month. 🧹
@sunhousecraft is a small-batch artisan-led production house that produces brooms, baskets, and wooden tools rooted in Appalachian materials and traditional craft. They supply both direct-to-consumer and wholesale markets with more than 400 retail partners nationwide and growing international distribution.
With support from the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Sunhouse Craft has participated in trade shows, strengthened its export readiness, and developed relationships with international buyers. This has led them to an increase in export sales, new international trade relationships, and more visibility in global markets. 🤝
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Did you know that Kentucky exported over $50.6 billion of commodities globally in 2025? ✈️ 📦
With aerospace products and parts, pharmaceuticals and medicines, and motor vehicles being the top three industries of exports, respectively, Kentucky is home to a talented workforce supporting many successful businesses this World Trade Month.
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Agitech is booming in Kentucky! 🌱⚙️
With fertile farmland and being a one-day drive from two-thirds of the population, there are many reasons that tech has found its home in Kentucky's agriculture sector. Take a look at our ED Guide in our bio to see how businesses in the agritech industry are planting their roots in the bluegrass.🔗
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Morehead, KY, is fashionably shaping sustainability this World Trade Month. 👖 ♻️
@newfrontierbrand was founded by brothers Jared and Joshua Ravenscraft in rural Eastern Kentucky. This Appalachian-based and founded apparel business produces high-quality outdoor apparel, including a line of sustainably-made jeans called "circular denim" made out of recycled denim.
Utilizing the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has been able to provide resources to keep building the bridge between Kentucky and markets worldwide! 🤝
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