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The University of Louisville has received $16 million to help increase Kentuckians’ access to health care, particularly in underserved rural and urban areas. The UofL School of Medicine will use the funds from a four-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train more primary care physicians...
October is celebrated as Manufacturing Month across the United States, a time when we recognize the critical role that manufacturing plays in our economy. This month holds special significance in Kentucky's I-71 Corridor, which encompasses Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Trimble, and Owen Counties. This region, represented by the Kentucky I-71...
Gov. Andy Beshear has designated October as Manufacturing Month in the commonwealth as the sector continues to be at the center of Kentucky’s record economic growth and job creation with approximately 5,000 facilities statewide employing more than 250,000 Kentuckians.“We could not have the tremendous economic success we’ve had these past...
Preparing a Local Workforce for the Data Center Industry Requires a Collaborative Approach
Oct 2 2023As technology continues to advance, the demand for data centers has surged, particularly in the United States. Data centers serve as the backbone of the digital age, powering the internet and storing vast amounts of information. However, the rapid expansion of this industry has created a pressing need for a...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA received record demand for funding to advance affordable and reliable clean energy in rural America under key programs made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest clean energy and climate investment in history and the largest...
The Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) is a collaboration between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) and has set the stage for a transformative economic landscape in Kentucky. Designed to empower local governments and economic development organizations, KPDI offers a unique...
Kentucky's economic development receives a significant boost with the opening of the Gallatin County Regional Airport. As the newest addition to the state's list of general aviation airports, this project has garnered excitement among area leaders, who believe it will profoundly impact the local economy. With a vision to become...
An office building owned by Randy and Billie Hayes sat empty off DW Griffith Lane in La Grange, KY.
They hadn’t received a call to fill the space for months, so they began racking their brains for ways to get use out of the facility.
Then it clicked...
Carroll to receive $500,000 EPA grant
Jun 2 2023Carroll County has been awarded a $500,000 grant to determine if at least two locations require environmental cleanup, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office announced last week.
The funds, awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be used to determine what actions, if any, are required to remediate the...
The skilled trades are at a pivotal moment in time. More than a decade of understaffing issues remain unresolved as the Great Retirement looms, and current economic uncertainty is shifting budget priorities away from workforce development at many organizations. As for the next decade, the U.S. Bureau of Labor (BLS)...
If there’s one thing that has been consistent with our Shovel Awards from year to year, it’s the fact that nothing gets in the way of progress and good news. Even amid challenging times such as the COVID pandemic, lots of positive developments move forward. The uncertainty we all felt...
Baptist Health is expanding access to mental health services with a $10 million investment to add an inpatient Behavioral Health unit to Baptist Health La Grange. The project will also create a nearby outpatient Behavioral Health practice for additional support.
“Behavioral health” refers to mental health disorders, life stressors...
This is an interesting period in the food processing industry. On the surface, it’s enduring a number of struggles, such as addressing inflation, supply chain issues, lack of workforce, energy costs, etc.
But the industry always has one ace in its deck of cards, no matter the problems: people...
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued economic success as Site Selection magazine placed the commonwealth at No. 1 in the South Central region of its newly released 2023 Prosperity Cup rankings, moving up two spots from last year’s third place position. Kentucky also placed in the top five nationally...
Advantages of Doing Business in a Rural Area
May 22 2023When it comes to doing business, countless factors come into play, from access to capital to workforce availability to market demand. However, one element that is often overlooked is the location of the business itself. While many entrepreneurs and investors flock to urban centers in search of opportunities, there are...
Key Steps to Satisfying Workforce Needs
Mar 1 2023According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent report released on March 10, 2023, the unemployment rate for March was 3.5 percent. The unemployment rate has hovered at this level over the last 12 months, ranging between 3.5 percent and 3.7 percent, except for in January 2023 where it...