101 Best Kentucky Consumer Companies and Startups

May 12, 2022
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Kentucky based Consumer companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Consumer industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Kentucky Consumer Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Inked Brands

Inked Brands

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Inked enables ecommerce by empowering influencers to leverage their social media followers to create a lasting revenue stream

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Truman’s

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Truman’s is a household company that offers non-toxic products that reduce shipping and plastic waste while effectively cleaning clothes.

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OnPoint Warranty Solutions

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OnPoint Warranty Solutions offers a full suite of warranty support and related services.

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Sword Performance

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Sword Performance is a producer of hydration products to fight dehydration and fatigue.

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Innovative Therapeutix, Inc.

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Our first product, LullaFeed™, is a feeding device that uses music and data tracking to improve infant feedings.

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Material Handling Systems

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MHS is a premier material handling systems integrator in North America.

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Turning Point Brands

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Turning Point Brands is a provider of Other Tobacco Products (“OTP”). Through widely recognized brands such as Zig-Zag®, Beech-Nut®.

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Connetic Ventures

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Connetic is an early-stage VC that uses AI and machine learning to remove bias, move fast, and create transparency.

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GE Appliances

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General Electric Appliances, a subsidiary of General Electric, develops smart grid technologies for home appliances and lighting products.

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Big Ass Fans

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Big Ass Fans is a manufacturing company that designs and engineers HVLS industrial ceiling fans, commercial ceiling fans, and more.

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SGS International

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SGS International provides design-to-print graphic services to the consumer products packaging market.

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General Cable

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General Cable develops, designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes copper, aluminum, and cable products.

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CrossBar Electronic Cigarettes

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CrossBar Electronic Cigarettes manufactures and sells e-cigarettes that were developed specifically for use in correction facilities.

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Commonwealth Brands

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Commonwealth Brands manufactures and distributes tobacco products for adult smokers.

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Cuddle Clones

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We celebrate the joy pets bring through custom, unique products that are quirky and fun for all pet lovers!

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NuVo Technologies

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NuVo Technologies is designs, engineers, develops, and distributes home digital audio distribution systems.

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FIT by Katy

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FIT by Katy is a fitness app that includes workouts, a video library, and a nutrition guide to help people exercise at home or in the gym.

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7witches Coven

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7witches Coven has devoted their lives to witchcraft and creating spells that work! Real Witchcraft Spells are performed by Real Witches.

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Mouser Cabinetry

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Mouser Cabinetry is a Cabinet maker in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

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Sif

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Sif is a smart home company that provides wireless devices that specialize in wifi.

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Crosley

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Crosley is a manufacturer of turntables, radios, headphones, records, accessories, and more.

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AquiSense Technologies

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AquiSense Technologies provides products use UV-C LED light to disinfect – UV-C water, air, and surface bacteria inactivation.

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FirstBuild

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FirstBuild are online & physical community.

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GE Appliances

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GE Appliances is a Haier company and affiliates that creates design and build some appliances.

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Gossby

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Gossby is a made-to-order online shop for personalized gifts, custom mugs, blankets, pillows, canvas, shirts, posters, ornaments, etc.

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Tarter Gate

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Tarter Gate is a retail company specializing in gating and fencing solutions.

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Republic Conduit

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Republic Conduit offers EMT, IMC, GRC, and rigid aluminum conduit in the full range of trade sizes.

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Mr Cool

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Mr Cool supplies, implements, manufactures and installs a wide range of modern HVAC systems.

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KiZAN Technologies

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KiZAN Technologies is an information technology company providing cloud solutions.

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Citizens Bank of Kentucky

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Kentucky’s Citizens Bank specializes in personal contact, A Consumer Loan can help you fund things like cars, leisure goods, etc.

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Electronic Verification Systems (EVS)

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For over 15 years, EVS has provided a family of identity assurance products to help businesses combat identity fraud.

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United States of Espresso

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United States of Espresso is a pioneering coffee consumer and franchise.

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Derksen Portable Buildings

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Derksen Portable Buildings provide backyard storage solutions.

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Payment Plus Inc

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Payment Plus Inc is a state-of-the-art electronic payment processing provider.

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THE HYV

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THE HYV is an online retailing company.

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Onyx + Rose

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Onyx + Rose works to help people through the science and beauty of high-quality CBD products.

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R.A Jones Group

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R.A Jones is a Packaging Equipment Manufacturing company.

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Pit Barrel Cooker Co.

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Pit Barrel Cooker Co. is an online store that offers kitchen products.

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems provides innovative electrical distribution systems that meet the demands of today automotive market.

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CandyRific

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CandyRific specializes in the design and making attractive, unique packaging for candy products.

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TOPS Products

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TOPS Products is an online platform that allows users to shop for binders, report covers and index cards.

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RH Peterson

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Ignite. Invite. Inspire is a manufacturing company.

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nth/works

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nth/works is a consumer goods company that provides wet concrete and surface preps.

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BGMU

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BGMU is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable electric service.

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Designs Direct Creative Group

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Designs Direct Creative Group consists of highly talented creatives designing and developing home interior products.

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Edgewood USA

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National specialties contractor for electrical, data, and infrastructure for national brands.

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The United States Playing Card Company : A Newell Brands Company

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The United States Playing Card Company is a consumer goods company providing playing cards and collectible tins.

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Outdoor Venture Corporation

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Outdoor Venture Corporation is a primary supplier of mission military tent systems, base camp equipment and military accessories.

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Podrover

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Podrover tracks podcast reviews on Podchaser and Apple Podcast across every country.

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Rev-A-Shelf

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Rev-A-Shelf is a consumer goods company specializing in storage and organization solutions.

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Everburn Manufacturing, Inc.

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Everburn Manufacturing has firmly established itself as the market leader in the Hearth Industry.

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Glantz

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Glantz offers graphics, lighting and electrical sign supplies along with paints, tools and accessories.

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Toshiba America Electronic Components

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Toshiba America Electronic Components manufactures components for consumer electronics, digital and mobile devices.

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De’Aruhuä Indigenous Chocolate

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Indigenous chocolate nutrition starts deep in the forest on the tree. Wild grown, organic cacao, cupuaçu, fruits, teas and medicinal plants.

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EZWatch

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Security Cameras and Video Surveillance

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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

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Goodwill people with disabilities or other disadvantages achieve and maintain employment to gain a better quality of life.

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Milk and Baby

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Milk and Baby provides nursing wear, kangaroo care, maternity and breastfeeding accessories.

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Data180

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Data180 sets the standard for providing customer-centered, web-based systems to support academe and business.

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Simply Carbon Fiber

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Simply Carbon Fiber is a retail company.

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Raque Food Systems, LLC

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Raque Food Systems manufacturing packaging machinery and baked goods packing machinery for the refrigerated and frozen food industries.

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My Home IQ

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My Home IQ is a home automation company in Lexington, KY.

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River City Distributing, Inc.

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River City Distributing is a consumer goods company that offers wine and spirits products.

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Carnes Trucking

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Carnes Trucking provides its customers with professional, reliable service in the most efficient manner possible.

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NPC Group

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NPC Group provides payment processing and technology solutions to small and medium-sized merchants, and sales organizations.

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Orijen

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Orijen is a pet food supply company that specializes in dogs food, cats food, grain free and high protein biscuits.

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Cabinotch

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Cabinotch manufactures and supplies an extensive array of customized base cabinets, upper cabinets, tall cabinets, and accessories.

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NewLife Industries

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NewLife Industries is an e-shop that retails printed shirts, embroidered shirts, aprons, cafeteria staff shirts, mugs, masks and handbags.

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Korrect Optical

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Korrect Optical offers an extensive selection of contemporary and designer eyewear.

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Carter Industries

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Carter Industries supplies Flight Suits and ICVC Crewman’s Coveralls to the US Defense Force.

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Jenny Products

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Jenny Products is a manufacturer of steam cleaners, cleaning chemicals, wash water recycling systems, hot and pressure washers.

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Gateway Manufacturing, Inc.

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Gateway Manufacturing, Inc is a contract manufacturer that manufactures various types of consumer goods.

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Dustin’s Fishtanks

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Dustin’s Fishtanks specializes in various types of aquarium plants, fertilizers, and lighting for fish tanks.

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Wagner Electric Company

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Wagner Electric Company is a commercial, industrial electrical service contractor.

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Daicel Safety Systems America

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Daicel Safety Inc manufactures auto air bag inflation devices in our Beaver Dam, KY facility.

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TechRestore, Inc.

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TechRestore is a Louisville based national repair depot for Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft and other electronic devices.

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Monessen

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Monessen manufactures and distributes a full line of gas, wood, and electric hearth products and accessories.

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Big Ass Fans

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Big Ass Fans offers heaters, evaporative coolers, large, small, and directional fans for industrial, commercial, and residential needs.

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Play Mart

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Play Mart manufactures recycled playground equipment, swing seats, gardening kits, benches, bike racks, and chalkboards.

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Worldeyecam

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Worldeyecam is a security surveillance system provider, they offer security equipment and technical support to the customers.

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Rose Brothers & Sons Electric

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Rose Brothers & Sons Electric is a contractor offering electrical services in the Tri State area.

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Champion Waterproofing

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Champion Waterproofing is a full-service waterproofing and deep foundation company.

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Tasman Industries

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Tasman Industries manufactures luxury goods like bags, shoes, wallets, and clothing with the help of hides, skins, and leather materials.

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Carman Funeral Home

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Carman Funeral Home offers a variety of funeral services.

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ISPKY.COM

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ISPKY.COM is an internet service provider and wireless products company.

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Newport Trade Services

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New trade lanes and new regulations bring new challenges and opportunities.

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Zipzappo

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Zipzappo offers online reviewer management and marketing automation solutions.

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The Flooring Gallery

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The Flooring Gallery is a full service residential and commercial flooring center featuring every type of floor available today.

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Master Provisions

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Master Provisions is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides direct assistance to people in need.

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Jefferson’s Bourbon

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Jefferson’s Bourbon produces a premium quality of spirits and wines.

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F&T

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F&T is a bank that provides banking, loans, and financial services.

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Highland Cleaners

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Highland Cleaners provides dry-cleaning of leather and suede, designing keep boxes for wedding gowns and alteration services.

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JS Promotions

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JS Promotions is an online portal that deals with the supply and distribution of gifts and other promotional products.

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Idlewild Butterfly Farm

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Idlewild Butterfly Farm is an e-commerce company for butterflies, home garden products, books, jewelry, apparel, and novelties.

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Ready Refresh

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Ready Refresh is an e-commerce platform that sells beverages and other products.

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AllergyZone

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AllergyZone develops and sells air purifiers, furnace filters, and clean air accessories for asthma patients.

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Louisville Lamp

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Louisville Lamp manufactures & distributes display lighting products such as LED panels, lightboxes, BW Optics, and custom sizes lights.

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Engi-Mat

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Engi-Mat is a developer and manufacturer of nano-engineered materials.

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CityScoot

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CityScoot provides on-demand, professional designated driver and ride-share service.

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Pure UV

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Pure UV specializes in the design and manufacturing of UV light and disinfectant fogging sanitation products.

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CustomPlush.com

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CustomPlush.com has been manufacturing high quality stuffed plush animals.

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Salyersville National Bank

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Salyersville National Bank is a small community bank.

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