Gov. Beshear Designates October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
2 Oct 2024
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Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky as the industry continues to be a key factor in Kentucky’s record economic growth and job creation, with more than 6,000 facilities statewide employing over 260,000 Kentuckians.
“Kentucky plays an important and key role in the nation’s manufacturing sector thanks to the thousands of businesses statewide that produce incredible Kentucky-made products,” said Gov. Beshear. “This sector includes production in the food and beverage, aerospace, automotive and electric vehicle and metals industries, among others. These industries have positioned our state as a national leader in manufacturing. I want to thank every manufacturer across the commonwealth for their part in our continued success, as well as the unmatched workforce that makes this success possible.”