Helping to ensure the state’s economic development efforts remain cutting edge and business focused, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is led by the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board, some of the Commonwealth’s most prominent business men and women. In addition, several state boards and commissions also support Kentucky’s efforts to improve the local workforce, encourage business growth and help small businesses succeed.

Comprised of 13 public-private sector members, the Partnership Board provides strategic governance to the Cabinet. The Partnership Board provides oversight of strategic plans, goals and structure for the Cabinet. Current members include:

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) is responsible for awarding most of the financial incentives offered by the Cabinet, including job growth and retention tax credit programs, loans, industrial revenue bonds, economic development bond grants and tax increment financing. Current board members are as follows:

Decisions from recent KEDFA board meetings are available here.

The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) oversees the approval of Skills Training Investment Credits and Grant-in-Aid projects to encourage workforce development in Kentucky. Current Members are as follows:

The Commission on Small Business Advocacy (CSBA) is an independent state commission that serves as a voice for Kentucky’s small business community during the regulatory and legislative development process.

The Commission relies on the expertise of a thirteen-member board, appointed by the Governor. The board members represent a diverse and unique mix of small business owners and advocates. Each member has a deep appreciation of small business and a commitment to represent the specific needs of the small business community.

Current members are as follows: