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Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Announces EZ-ACCESS is Locating in Christian County, Creating 79 Jobs
05/27/2021 - South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Announces EZ-ACCESS is Locating in Christian County, Creating 79 Jobs The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is excited... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky EDC Welcoming Virtual Kentucky Manufacturing Roadshow
05/03/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is excited to announce that the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers will be hosting a virtual roadshow... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Recognized in National Business Publication
04/22/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is excited to announce that two regional industrial sites have been recognized for being “Build... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Announces Two New “Shovel Ready” Sites
03/31/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is excited to announce that two additional industrial sites have been deemed “Shovel Ready”... READ MORE
Metalsa to Expand in Hopkinsville, Add 97 Well-Paying Jobs
03/11/2021 - Auto supplier currently employs over 600 people in Christian County FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 11, 2021) – Metalsa Structural Products Inc., a manufacturer of chassis structures for light... READ MORE
SWK EDC ANNOUNCES “GR2W” INITIATIVE
02/24/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is excited to announce the “GR2W” initiative which is a comprehensive effort to... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky EDC Continues Focusing on Agriculture While County Ranks High in Agriculture Receipts
02/11/2021 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that Christian County continues to rank in the top 5 in Kentucky’s total... READ MORE
22-Acre 100,000 Square Foot Spec Building Site Breaking Ground March 3
02/01/2021 - Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation Announces Spec Building Groundbreaking The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is proud to partner with the Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation... READ MORE
DDS Glass Doors Completes Elkton Expansion, Plans to Create 50 Jobs
12/30/2020 - DDS Glass Doors Completes Elkton Expansion, Plans to Create 50 Jobs Manufacturer pledges $1.6 million investment for Todd County facility FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 29, 2020) – Freezer and cooler... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Focused on Workforce Success
12/01/2020 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is proud to partner with regional workforce agencies and local schools to continue to improve the... READ MORE