Welcome to Breckinridge County
When people come together in good faith to fight for their community, anything is possible. Breckinridge County United represents local leaders - dreamers and realists, white collar and blue collar, big picture and down to the details thinkers - working as one to grow our economy and recruit more and better jobs for our county.
COVID 19 Resources and Local Relief Fund
Resources for Small Businesses
We know that many of our local businesses are being affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. We have tried to put together as many resources as possible to help you all navigate this strange time.
Family First Coronavirus Response Act Summary (from our friends at KAED)
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Fact Sheet
Small Business Administration Coronavirus Resources
Video from Louisville SBDC Explaining How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Kentucky Small Business Development Center Coronavirus Resources
KSBDC Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty Checklist
Kentucky COVID 19 Website
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus FAQ
Kentucky Career Centers Website (applying for unemployment insurance)
12 Ways to Help Businesses Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic (from seekcapital.com)
Let us know how we can help! Please fill out our COVID 19 Response survey. We will base our efforts over the coming weeks on your feedback.
THE BELIEVE IN BRECK FUND
The Believe in Breck Fund is a program Breck United has set up to support locally owned businesses in Breckinridge County through the COVID 19 pandemic.
There are two ways to contribute to the Believe in Breck Fund.
First, we will be selling Believe in Breck t-shirts (designed by our wonderful friends at Gentry's), the proceeds from which will go into the fund. This is a great way to get involved without significant investment and lets you physically show your support! Shirts will be $20 a piece, which includes the cost to have them shipped to you (because we want you to stay healthy at home). Click this link to check out the order form.
If you're interested in making a larger contribution, we encourage you to do so! Breck United is a 501(c)3 meaning that donations made to us are tax deductible. You can donate by either sending a check to Breckinridge County United at PO Box 206, Hardinsburg, KY 40143 or follow the link above to donate through Paypal. Please note that if you choose to donate over Paypal there are fees associated. If you mail a check, please note in the memo section that it is for the Believe in Breck Fund.
Donors to the fund will be published on our website and Facebook page (unless you would prefer to remain anonymous - if so just let us know)! We are very optimistic about the good this can do for our county, but we will not be able to achieve it without your help. Our small businesses have supported many endeavors around our county for years and we hope that those of you whose incomes are not affected at this time will return the favor now.
HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE:
If you are a locally owned small business, please click here to read instructions for how to apply for assistance. Please note that our ability to help may be limited by the amount of money we raise for the fund and the duration of the crisis. In order to allow ourselves time to prepare, we will not be accepting applications until April 1.
Your New Home Here
We enjoy the ease, beauty, and safety of rural life just an hour's drive from Elizabethtown, Owensboro, and Louisville. Your business can too. Check out our available sites.
Locally Grown
Want to start your own business? We're here to help! We have the resources to help you navigate the waters of entrepreneurship.
Raised Up Right
Our local workforce combines a problem solving, hard-working spirit born of our agricultural heritage with cutting edge training. We have the people your business needs.
Come By and See Us!
Our office, shared with the Chamber of Commerce, is open 10:00 - 4:00 Tuesday through Friday. We know that those hours may not fit your schedule, so we are happy to meet with you by appointment to discuss your small business or your site selection needs.
About Us
Breckinridge County United (BCU) is a non-profit economic development organization committed to advancing the economic prosperity of Breckinridge County.
Address: 224 S Main Street, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Phone: 1-270-756-0268
Email: meredith@breckunited.com
Our Mission
We strive to diversify and strengthen our county's economy and increase the standard of living for all of its citizens through the recruitment of new industry, the continued retention and expansion of our existing local businesses, and the promotion of entrepreneurship and small business development.