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Kentucky is a great state in which to own and operate a business. Whether your company wants to relocate from another state, or you have an overseas business looking for a new home in the U.S., the favorable business environment in Kentucky can give your company a competitive advantage. Kentucky has one of the most favorable tax climates and some of the lowest electricity rates in the United States, which is why Kentucky consistently offers one of the lowest overall costs of doing business.
Kentucky is home to thousands of companies, including more than 400 international businesses representing approximately 30 countries. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is ready to assist you and help your business succeed here, too.
The Kentucky Business One Stop Portal offers an easy-to-use website where Kentucky businesses – or those looking to locate in Kentucky – can easily find all of the help they need to own and operate in Kentucky. From developing an initial business plan and providing help in creating your company, to finding financing and office or manufacturing space, to identifying nearby suppliers and customers, Kentucky’s One Stop Portal can direct you to the resources and expertise you need. www.onestop.ky.gov
Kentucky businesses interested in marketing their products and/or services to government agencies can receive free assistance from the Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program (KPAP). Our Guide to Government Contracting provides information on how to do business with the government.
KPAP services include:
Marketing - helping your company identify contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local government agencies
Consulting - one-on-one assistance on topics such as bid package/proposal preparation, vendor registration, government marketing, etc.
Training - http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kpap/KPAPTrainingCalendar.aspx
Electronic Commerce/E-Procurement - information on how EC/E-Procurement can impact your government marketing efforts
Military and Federal Specifications and Standards - access to specifications and standards required in some federal contracts
Price History - identifying the past price paid and the successful contractor for items bought repetitively by the federal government
Subcontracting - matching prime contractors with potential subcontractors
Would you like to receive targeted government marketing leads, free of charge? If yes, fill out our online Application Questionnaire and we will follow up with you.
For additional information or assistance, please email ced.kpap@ky.gov or call 800-838-3266.