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Trimble County is a hidden gem in the state of Kentucky. Located on the northern and western border of the Ohio River, the county has recently rejoined the regional group of ky71alliance.com. This is great news for the residents of Trimble County, as it offers access to more resources and...
North American Stainless's Kentucky Operation to Grow with Expansion and Job Opportunities
Feb 14 2023North American Stainless (NAS), the largest fully-integrated stainless steel producer in the United States, will proceed with a $244 million expansion to its Ghent, Kentucky facility in Carroll County. The expansion will boost NAS’ total capacity by 200,000 tons annually—a 20% growth— meeting customers’ increasing demand for top-of-the-line stainless products....
Crestwood approves bid for amphitheater
Jan 4 2023Crestwood lore tells of “millstones” in the early years of the city, originally known as Beard’s Station.
The circular stones, used for grinding wheat, dual-functioned as a gathering place for the community to bond and dream.
Crestwood Mayor Jim Kramer hopes a new amphitheater in the works for...
End of 2022 marks best two-year period for private-sector investment, job creation in state history
Dec 27 2022FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced this year’s books have officially closed on another successful year of economic growth in Kentucky, concluding the best two-year period for announced private-sector investment and job creation in state history.
This year, 248 private-sector new-location and expansion projects committed to investing nearly...
After the pandemic and recent trends like The Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and job hopping, the hiring game has completely changed. Skills that used to be prioritized in job interviews, such as the technical skills found on a résumé, are no longer the most appealing traits that employers are seeking....
When the three owners of Covenance Manufacturing LLC were looking for where to relocate their California-based company, they knew they wanted to be in Kentucky, but where exactly in the state was still to be determined. Partners Traci Knutson, Doug Herald, and Jill Costelow found their perfect place in Owen...
The Young Leaders Program helps Carroll County High School students learn about all aspects of the local community, including agriculture, government, healthcare, education, and more.
Now in its sixth year, the Young Leaders Program is a collaboration of the Carroll County Community Development Corporation and the Carroll County Board...
Life sciences has become much more than a niche sector on the outskirts of commercial real estate — and, like other accelerating sectors in real estate, it is experiencing growing pains. Demand for space is being driven by promising new technologies and medical advancements moving from research to everyday miracles....
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentucky’s small businesses investing in our communities and creating jobs to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000.
To receive the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit, qualifying small businesses should apply now to ensure their best chance of approval in...
The Role of Education in Talent Attraction
Sep 19 2022“Education is now the #1 economic priority,” according to Don Gilman, CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy in Georgia. In the past, most economic development organizations focused their efforts on creating jobs and capital investment. Today, the pandemic’s “Great Resignation,” coupled with the high level of Baby Boomers retiring,...
Marketing your quality of place, local events, and community brand are crucial to an economic development strategy because they can help with workforce and business recruitment. Forbes reported in 2017 that "Millennials want a better everything." Years later, that remains true, and other generations are joining them. People demand better...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Residential customers have once again ranked Kentucky Utilities first in electric residential customer satisfaction among the utility’s peers in the Midwest mid-size region.
The honor was awarded by J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics, following the company’s recently...