News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
SWK Announces Wage & Skill Survey
12/29/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is launching a regional wage and skill survey as a strategy of the “Getting Ready... READ MORE
Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Resources
12/15/2021 - Christian County Chamber of Commerce & South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council partner to be a source of information to assist the regional tornado... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Region Announces “Charged and Ready” Initiative
11/29/2021 - South Western Kentucky Region Announces “Charged and Ready” Initiative SWK EDC partnering with three county-regional leadership to ensure the region is prepared... READ MORE
Gov. Beshear, Novelis Celebrate Opening of Guthrie Automotive Aluminum Finishing Plant
10/27/2021 - Companies continue to move forward with major job-creation projects across the commonwealth, and today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local, state and federal officials along with... READ MORE
Industry Appreciation Luncheon Announcement
10/13/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is excited to announce the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday October 20th. ... READ MORE
EZ Access Ribbon Cutting Set for October 12
09/28/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is excited to announce that the public ribbon cutting for EZ-ACCESS will be held... READ MORE
Load Covering Solutions to Create 30 Jobs, Construct Manufacturing Facility in Cadiz
09/16/2021 - Load Covering Solutions to Create 30 Jobs, Construct Manufacturing Facility in Cadiz Producer of tarp systems for trucks and trailers to invest $2 million in Trigg County ... READ MORE
Martinrea to Expand Hopkinsville Facility, Create 33 Jobs
08/31/2021 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Martinrea Hopkinsville LLC, a Tier 1 automotive supplier of lightweight structures and propulsion systems, will expand its presence in Christian County... READ MORE
Hopkinsville Declared Batter Capital of the World®
08/11/2021 - Hopkinsville, KY — It is a sweet day in Hopkinsville, KY, now officially known as the Batter Capital of the World®. Known for... READ MORE
SWK EDC Career Opportunity: Associate Director of Business, Retention, and Expansion
08/03/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is in search of a dynamic professional who is interested in working and living in the... READ MORE