Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED) is a 36-year-old, nonprofit economic development organization founded by Fifth District Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers, with the help of a group of community leaders in Southeast Kentucky. The organization was created a regional effort to recruit jobs and industry to Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District, located in Southern Kentucky. At the time, the Fifth District spanned 27 counties. Since then, it's increased to 45. SKED offers a variety of lending opportunities. We work with both small and large businesses and lending institutions to finance projects. We customize our business loans to meet the needs of each customer and coordinate resources to develop a unique financing package. With SKED, you get business loan support above and beyond what a typical lending institution can provide. We create value by providing professional guidance and technical assistance with each loan we make. Whether you’re expanding, refinancing, purchasing equipment, or real estate, start the process today to learn what business loan solutions SKED can provide. SKED is also the owner of the Somerset Rail Park and Enterprise Center, located in Valley Oak Technology Complex.