News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
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
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