Once in a while the govenment gets something right. The Appalacian Reional Commission has funded a set of initiatives that are supporting entrepreneurship in this region at a grassroots level.
This program supports a variety of program that provide entrepreneurship education. Nothing will foster successful entrepreneurs more effectively than such educational initiatives.
Access to capital is also available throug the ARC. This includes SBA type lending through local banks as well as specialized micro-credit programs.
There is also support for regional economic development programs and small business incubators. Such infrastructure is crucial in areas like this to build awareness and provide an environment of support for these new entrepreneurs.