Policy Partnership KAED actively engages with the Kentucky legislature and business organizations to shape economic development policy, presenting opportunities to offer policy analysis, lobbying support, and stakeholder engagement services to align with their advocacy work.

Funding & Grants The organization recently secured a $60K grant (K-PEGG) to support education, site development, marketing, and consulting initiatives, signaling a potential need for continued grant writing, education program development, and consulting services.

Events & Engagement KAED appointed a new Events Manager, indicating a growing emphasis on conferences, workshops, and member gatherings—offering event management, sponsorship sales, and digital event platforms as responsive services.

Tech & Infrastructure Their tech stack includes AWS, WordPress, MySQL, and security tools, suggesting opportunities to propose cloud hosting, website modernization, data analytics, CRM integration, and cybersecurity enhancements for member-facing platforms.

Strategic Alliance Past collaborations with state agencies, McKinsey & Co., and ThinkKentucky demonstrate openness to strategic partnerships and consulting—ideal for offering market intelligence, strategic planning, and economic development program design services.