News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
Kentucky Jumps Eight Spots in Major Growth Index Per U-Haul Growth Index for 2025
01/22/2026 - MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Carter Hendricks Executive Director ... READ MORE
Highways to Opportunity: How Infrastructure Drives Economic Growth in South Western Kentucky
01/21/2026 - In today’s competitive global economy, infrastructure is more than concrete and cables. It is opportunity. For businesses evaluating new locations or... READ MORE
What is Happening in SWK
12/19/2025 - READ MORE
Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Ahead
12/17/2025 - Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Ahead As we reflect on the past year at the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council, we... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Did You Know
12/12/2025 - Since 2022, the South Western Kentucky Region has seen over 9000 new direct, indirect, and induced jobs created in the regional economy from thirteen industry announcements! READ MORE
Gov. Beshear Joins Toyota Boshoku America for Grand Opening of New $225 Million Facility in Hopkinsville Creating 157 Jobs
12/12/2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scottie Ellis 502-401-6933 Brandon Mattingly 502-782-2006 ... READ MORE
Gov. Beshear Joins Toyota Boshoku America for Grand Opening of New $225 Million Facility in Hopkinsville Creating 157 Jobs
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SWK ANNOUNCES WAGE AND SKILL SURVEY !
12/03/2025 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is launching the 6th annual regional wage and skill survey as a strategy of the &ldquo... READ MORE
Did You Know?
12/02/2025 - Since 2022, the South Western Kentucky region has seen almost $3 Billion in economic investment from recent industry / large retail announcements. Resulting in over 9,000 direct, indirect, and... READ MORE