News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
Ascend Elements, SK ecoplant To Build $65.8 Million Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 60 Full-Time Jobs
09/28/2023 - Operation will recycle approximately 56,000 electric vehicle batteries per year Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted another significant investment in Kentucky’s rapidly growing electric... READ MORE
SWK Industrial Recruitment Keeping Property Taxes Low
09/25/2023 - Three-county region celebrates less taxing, more relaxing. In the last three years, the South Western Kentucky region has celebrated fifteen industry announcements or expansions totaling... READ MORE
Creative Workforce Solutions
09/15/2023 - Industries such as health services, professional and business services, trade and accommodation and food service industries have a high number of job openings. In 2022,... READ MORE
SWK Getting Ready to Win Update
08/28/2023 - SWK EDC helps the region rake in millions in grant funding In 2021, the SWK EDC launched the Getting Ready to Win (GR2W) initiative.... READ MORE
2022 Tourism Spending Up $25 Million in Christian County
08/11/2023 - Christian County, KY – Visitor spending and visitation growth have broken records once again in Christian County, according to a report released by... READ MORE
Todd County Heralded by Site Selection Magazine as One of America’s Best Counties
08/10/2023 - The July 2023 edition of Site Selection Magazine, www.siteselection.com, features America’s Best Counties as measured by economic development activity and quality... READ MORE
9 Things You Use That Are Made in South Western Kentucky
08/01/2023 - From grabbing a drink out of the fridge at the store to enjoying delicious Ghirardelli Brownies, there are many things you use that are made... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Expected to Keep Growing
07/31/2023 - The Tennessee Valley Authority, through 3rd party provider Lightcast, recently provided an economic analysis report for the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council. ... READ MORE
Gov. Beshear: Over $2.5 Million Awarded to Boost Economic, Job Growth in 11 Counties
06/29/2023 - Funding to develop land, buildings ready for job growth across eight sites FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $2.5... READ MORE
Safety Trends in Manufacturing
06/28/2023 - There’s no better time than now to explore the possibilities of technology and innovation within the manufacturing industry. Relying on data for quick... READ MORE