Kentucky Manufacturing Assistance Center (KMAC)

• http://www.kmac.org/
• Non-profit organization funded by federal and state sources that provides services to Kentucky manufacturers at no charge.
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Facilities planning and plant layout
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Product development
  • Employee involvement

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

• http://www.kychamber.com
• Offers OSHA and Environmental compliance assistance seminars at reduced rates to members.
• Sends out information alerts on important business-related issues.
• Organizes networking opportunities with other Chamber members.

Kentucky’s Small Business Development Centers

• http://www.ksbdc.org/
• Provides assistance to small businesses in the following areas:
  • Financial issues
  • Strategic planning
  • Obtaining state and federal grants
  • Environmental consulting
• Services are provided at no cost or for a small fee.

Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program

• http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kyedc/proassist.asp
• KPAP is a business assistance program designed to help Kentucky businesses sell their products to federal, state, and local governments.
• Provides marketing assistance, one-on-one consulting, training events, and information on e-procurement.

College and University Technical Assistance

• http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kyedc/techcuta.asp
• Lists services and programs offered by several Kentucky colleges and universities.
• Programs offered in the following areas:
  • Plant design layout
  • Production processes
  • Lean manufacturing