Explore Kentucky with Short-form Episodic Series The release of the 11 video mini-series is the first phase of the department’s digital redesign, which soon will feature a new multimedia website. Available videos include: Kentucky in focus with Elia Locardi Sound travels Untold to the unforgettable Stoked with Adam Glick Rooted in flavor Made in Kentucky…
How Downtime Forced by Coronavirus could be an Entrepreneurial Opportunity Lack of time is one of the major reasons people give for not starting their own business(es). These tips can help: Be bold and flexible Be interested in everything and observe closely Pivot when necessary Learn how to sell anything Read the Press Release
Big Logistics Companies Invoke ‘Act of God’ Clause in Contracts The freight transportation industry has invoked temporary force majeure over the years, often during regional incidents of natural disaster or “acts of God.” They are typically added to avoid liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes. However, rarely have forwarders taken these measures for their services…
Tips for Companies Confronting Pandemic Impact on Global Trade Companies need to focus on adapting supply chain vulnerabilities, examining and leveraging tariff modifications, scrutinizing export controls and sanctions, and maintaining awareness of the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. Read the Press Release
Coronavirus in Kentucky: Businesses Step Up to Fight Pandemic Utility companies have suspended the disconnection of services for non-paying customers. Retail companies have maintained their supply chains and restocked their shelves. Manufacturer’s are contributing their ventilators to assist health care providers. Health care facilities continue to serve on the front lines of this pandemic and…
The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Trade: Now and Tomorrow Conversation between SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman and Richard Bolte, the Chairman and CEO of global logistics provider BDP International Read the Press Release
Kentucky Distillery will Produce and Donate Hand-Sanitizer Rabbit Hole Distillery is one of four nationwide that will change from making bourbon at all of their manufacturing sites to produce and donate hand sanitizer to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Read the Press Release
China Exports Rebounding, Western Ports Feeling COVID-19 Impact China’s ports are again pushing out thousands of containers that were stranded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. The buildup left a big shortfall in cargo at ports in the U.S. and Europe which created a shortage of empty containers needed to ship product and supplies.…
US Distillers in Need of Aid The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), New York State Distillers Guild (NYSDG), American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), and the Distilled Spirits Council of the US (Discus) have called on Senator Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer to aid distillers through an economic relief package. They are urging Congress to provide components…
SBA Disaster Assistance Loan Programs for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Kentucky has been certified by the Federal Government for Economic Injury Disaster Relief under the U.S. Small Business Administration program. These loans can be used to pay off outstanding debts, payroll and any other bills. These loans are available for small businesses that have…