News Archive

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

Microvast To Locate Separator Facility in Kentucky With $504 Million Investment, Creating 562 Full-Time Jobs

03/30/2023 - Hopkinsville project will be world’s first mass production facility for cutting-edge polyaramid separator technology in EV batteries FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 30, 2023) –... READ MORE

5 Reasons DEI is Important in Manufacturing

03/17/2023 - With February’s celebration of Black History Month & this month being Women’s History Month, we’re focusing on DEI in... READ MORE

2023 Jobs Fest and Wage Survey Findings

03/15/2023 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is pleased to release the summary findings of our wage and skill survey conducted with regional manufacturers and... READ MORE

Why is Kentucky Such a Key Location for EV Investment?

03/07/2023 - If you’re tuned in to Kentucky economic development news, you’ll notice EV and related manufacturing announcements have dominated in the last... READ MORE

SWK Celebrates Regional Diversity

02/27/2023 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) is proud to celebrate the region’s incredible diversity as we recognize February as Black... READ MORE

Kentucky Cornerstone to promote economic development in Western Kentucky

02/06/2023 - Contact: Amanda Davenport, 270-551-2159, hello@kentuckycornerstone.com PRINCETON, Kentucky (February 6, 2023) – A group of economic development organizations from across western Kentucky have joined... READ MORE

White Drive Motors & Steering To Relocate Production to Christian County With $16 Million Investment Creating 25 Full-Time Jobs

02/01/2023 - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an expansion in Hopkinsville for White Drive Motors & Steering, a manufacturer of orbital motors and hydraulic steering units. The... READ MORE