 On Tuesday, March 12th, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch and learn event focusing on small business tax credits. The guest speaker on the matter was Christine McNeil with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. During the meeting, discussions were had regarding benefits of tax credits and what small businesses can do to capitalize. So we have a lot of tax credits that are available for small businesses that are underutilized. We want to make sure small businesses have the information they need to get tax credits for creating new full-time jobs and investing in their company, for selling farmland to beginning farmers, for angel investing. So there's a lot of options and I just want to make sure everybody has the information that they might not be aware of some of these programs that are available. There are a lot of companies here in Pike County who would be eligible for these programs. Pike County has a lot of new businesses that are starting all the time, a lot of expanding businesses as the community continues to grow. So those full-time jobs that are being created, we want to make sure our small businesses are being rewarded for that success of their growth. Hillbilly have it weekend of destruction. Demolition derbies are coming to Pikeville. Friday, Saturday, March 29th and 30th, 7 each night. Appalachian wireless arena, Pikeville. It's going to be a crashing good time. Be there. Economic Development works closely with all chambers in the state to help local businesses succeed. Chamber members can join helpful programs and learn how to better manage their resources. So we're going to the chamber has been vital for a lot of small business growth and success and we partner with all of our chambers across the state to help provide that next step resource. So as their businesses are growing and become viable in their communities then this next step of you know what incentive programs are there, what does the state offer for me to expand my business and to grow here and to stay here. So we work with our chambers so they're aware of the programs and that the companies can be aware of what resources are there. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Nick Colum.