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All of the organizations listed to the right realize the important role that microenterprise development can have on people's lives and on the economy of our state.  
 
If you feel the same, you are invited to join our ranks.
 

We welcome the following:

  • Microenterprise development organizations
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Economic development organizations
  • Federal, state, and local government agencies
  • Area Development Districts
  • Chambers of commerce and business associations 
  • Small businesses
  • Community Development Corporations (CDCs)
  • Interested individuals
 
Membership benefits include:
 

  • Educational and best practice sharing opportunities at annual conferences and other events  

  • Opportunity to increase the awareness and effectiveness of your microenterprise efforts by networking with colleagues across the state

  • Opportunity to comment on PEAK's strategic direction

  • Contact information and member listing on PEAK's website

  • Reduced registration fee at the PEAK Annual Conference and membership meeting

 

Complete the membership application below and join today! 

 

 

 Founding Organizations and Individuals

 

  • The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
  • The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Louisville Branch 
  • The Kentucky District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • The Kentucky Small Business Development Center
  • Community Ventures Corporation
  • Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED)
  • Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation
  • Commerce Lexington
  • Jewish Family and Career Service
  • Lori Garkovich

 

 

 

 

 Membership Classification and Annual Dues

 

                     Sponsoring Organization        $250.00

                     Nonprofit Organization          $150.00

                     Individual Practitioners           $75.00
                     Supporting Individuals            $25.00

 

 

Notice: PEAK is a 501(c)(3) public charity to which contributions are tax deductible in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code section 170

 

Members of PEAK support the work of PEAK to advance economic development throughout Kentucky, especially through the development and growth of microenterprises in rural and economically challenged areas.  PEAK's board of directors is comprised of individuals from government, nonprofits, and the private sector who support this work.  The board of directors is a self-perpetuating board that is not elected by the members of PEAK.