Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority - SWEDA

09/02/2026

Love seeing a local business take advantage of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District revolving loan fund! SWEDA Director Daniel Carney and Washington County Judge Exec. Tim Graves both serve on this committee, and would be happy to help see if this loan fund can help grow your business.

When physical therapist Erica Vance had the opportunity to take over Springfield Physical Therapy, now Central Kentucky Physical Therapy, she needed the right financial partner to turn her 10-year dream into complete ownership.

Through LTADD’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), Erica secured a $100,000 loan to pair with her bank financing from Farmers National Bank. This crucial gap financing allowed her to acquire the practice, preserve local care, and protect her personal assets.

"It felt like winning the lottery," Erica said. "It helped put me in a much better financial position to take on this company at such a young age."

Now, Erica is focused on delivering community-first physical therapy and has eyes on future regional expansion.

Are you a small business owner looking to grow, retain jobs, or launch a new venture in our region? LTADD’s Revolving Loan Fund provides gap financing designed to support local entrepreneurs.

Read the full success story and learn how the RLF can help your business: https://ltadd.org/business-owner-uses-ltadds-revolving-loan-fund-to-anchor-her-future-in-central-kentucky/

09/01/2026

Excellent update in their most recent newsletter from the Springfield Kentucky Water and Sewer Commission on how they are tracking our water quality.

09/01/2026

Come join our team💙🤍

08/19/2026

📣JOIN OUR TEAM📣

Looking to hire a full time crew member for our warehouse. Someone who can work productively on their own and as part of a team. Must be able to lift 50 - 100 lbs routinely. Competitive pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits available. Bring references and apply in person at the store. Looking forward to meeting you!

08/18/2026

Planning to visit the Kentucky State Fair, stop by the Pride of the Counties and see the Springfield KY Tourism booth!

08/03/2026

Thinking about starting your own business? Kentucky Small Business Development Center has excellent free resources, including their START SMART workshop that takes place tomorrow and other dates throughout the month.

Do you want to start a business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky? To ensure future success, there are many considerations that you need to address from the beginning. In this workshop with Kentucky SBDC Training Coordinator JC Phelps, you will have the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of entre

08/02/2026

🎉 We’re Celebrating ONE YEAR at Lincoln Perk! 🎉

What an incredible first year it’s been! Thank you for supporting our small business and making Lincoln Perk such a special part of our community.

To celebrate, we’re excited to share some BIG news! Starting this Sunday, we’ll be adding Jake’s Country Sausage Biscuits to our menu, with even more delicious breakfast items coming soon!

Join us Sunday for our anniversary celebration:
☕ Try our limited-time Anniversary Cake Latte
🎁 Enter to win prizes with drawings every hour
🥳 Celebrate this special milestone with us.

07/31/2026

Happening now in downtown Springfield!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Friday, July 31, 2026, and join us in Springfield for the African American Heritage Festival!
❤️🖤💛

This year’s theme is “Rhythms & Roots" -- so get ready for a memorable evening filled with:

🍴 Delicious food from local vendors:
✅Lincoln Perk Ice Cream
✅KMRT Enterprises, LLC
✅Holy Rosary Church
✅Food for the Soul
✅TNT Barbecue
✅Long Branch Liquors Beer Garden
✅Uncle Spoony's
✅R&D Island Taste
✅Southern Style

🛍️ Craft and informational booths:
✨NAACP
✨Color On Sunshine
✨Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co.
✨Donald Cordray - Soaps
✨Washington County Democratic Party
✨B Waisted

⛳Back to the Arcade & Mini Golf
🎉Parade at 6:30 pm
🎤 Live Music 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm with the JIMMY CHURCH BAND

Bring your family and invite your friends! There’s something for everyone -- and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📍 Downtown Springfield
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⌚5:00 pm - 11:00 pm