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The Long ReadStatewide

What Local Beauty Businesses Get Right About Trust

The best local salons and spas understand something a lot of larger businesses forget: trust is built one honest interaction at a time, not one marketing campaign.

Renee Slone · Jul 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Main StreetStatewide

Kentucky Small Businesses Navigate Tighter Lending Conditions

Small business owners across Kentucky say securing financing has become more difficult in recent months, prompting some to delay expansion plans.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Well KeptStatewide

Independent Fitness Studios See Steady Membership Growth

Independent fitness studios across Kentucky report steady membership growth, with owners crediting community-focused programming over big-box gym models.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Well KeptNorthern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky Skincare Brands Lean Into Local Sourcing

A handful of small skincare brands based in Northern Kentucky are building their identity around locally sourced ingredients and small-batch production.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read