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SWK Congratulates Walmart Distribution #6066
02/07/2024 - Walmart Distribution Center #6066 in Hopkinsville, KY received multiple awards at the Walmart Yearly Business Meeting. Join us in congratulating them for being named the following:... READ MORE
SWK Sees Continued Growth in 2023!
01/29/2024 - PRESS RELEASE Contact: Carter Hendricks Executive Director ... READ MORE
SWK Continues Push to Get Ready 2 Win! Announces Wage Survey and Grant Awards
01/08/2024 - PRESS RELEASE Contact: Carter Hendricks Executive Director ... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky EDC Staff Earn Praise Graduate from TVA Professional Development Programs
12/18/2023 - Hopkinsville, KY - Today, South Western Kentucky EDC announced two of its staff have recently graduated from professional development opportunities provided by the Tennessee Valley... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky EDC Cuts Ribbon on 100,600SF Shell Building at I-24 Business Park
11/29/2023 - November 29, 2023 Hopkinsville, KY - Today, South Western Kentucky EDC joined the Trigg County Industrial Development Board, Trigg County Judge Executive Stan Humphries, City of... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky EDC Receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to Increase Local Training & Education Efforts
11/07/2023 - Hopkinsville, KY - Today, South Western Kentucky EDC announced that it was awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support... READ MORE
Regional industries and leaders honored at 2023 Industry Appreciation Luncheon
11/01/2023 - Today, the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council hosted the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon at the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY. This annual event... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Announces Industry Appreciation Luncheon Celebrating National Manufacturing Month
10/06/2023 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is excited to announce the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for November 1, 11:30am at the Bruce Convention Center... READ MORE
Gov. Beshear Joins Toyota Boshoku America To Celebrate $225 Million Facility in Hopkinsville Creating 157 Full-Time Jobs
10/05/2023 - Facility is company’s first ‘smart plant’ using innovative technology to maximize manufacturing efficiency Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials... READ MORE
Creating a Sustainable Future in South Western Kentucky
10/02/2023 - Sustainability is commonly defined as meeting society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is... READ MORE