News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
Comprehensive Tax Reform is a Key to Kentucky’s Growth
03/11/2022 - The following is a letter from the President & CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce about continuing to make Kentucky a better place... READ MORE
Rural King Potentially to Open New Store in Hopkinsville, Planning Redevelopment of Bradford Square Mall
02/12/2022 - Rural King is planning to open a new store in Hopkinsville, Kentucky pending final negotiations and considerations of local incentives. “Hopkinsville... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Survey and Research Shows Strong Wages & More Value for Your Dollar in the SWK
01/24/2022 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is pleased to release the summary findings of our wage and skill survey conducted with regional... READ MORE
Novelis to Expand Recently Opened Guthrie Operation, Create 140 Additional Kentucky Jobs
01/14/2022 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2022) – Kentucky is rolling the economic momentum of 2021 into the new year, as today Gov. Andy Beshear announced aluminum producer and... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Announces Progress On Electric Highways
01/07/2022 - South Western Kentucky Announces Progress Being Made on Electric Highways SWK EDC partnering with three county-regional leadership to ensure the region is prepared for... READ MORE
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