Serving the Kentucky manufacturing community is our top priority! Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) is a not-for-profit organization focused on helping small and medium-sized manufacturers generate business results and thrive in today’s economy. We deliver comprehensive, proven solutions to manufacturers across the commonwealth that increase competitiveness and create new revenue streams for their business. AKA is the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network™ in Kentucky. Support comes through the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Western Kentucky University.