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Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
Eight District Elementary Schools Receive Purple Star Designation
11/17/2022 - Christian County Public Schools has announced all eight of the district’s elementary schools have earned a Purple Star Award Designation from the Kentucky... READ MORE
$500,000 Pilot PDI Grant to Provide Site Updates in Trigg County
11/01/2022 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 1, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $500,000 grant to the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority to support upgrades totaling $3.5 million for... READ MORE
Ascend Elements Breaks Ground on Hopkinsville Facility Creating up to 400 Full-Time Jobs, Nearly $1 Billion Investment
10/21/2022 - Gov. Beshear, Ascend Elements Break Ground on Hopkinsville Facility Creating up to 400 Full-Time Jobs, Nearly $1 Billion Investment Company approved for $480 million in federal grants to... READ MORE
Ascend Elements Receives $480 Million in Federal Funding to Boost EV Battery Production
10/20/2022 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Ascend Elements Inc., a producer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries,... READ MORE
Elevate Windows and Doors Locating New Production Facility in Hopkinsville, Creating 203 Full-Time Jobs with $16 Million Investment
09/29/2022 - Prime location, business-friendly environment helps land new manufacturer in South Western Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced yet another significant... READ MORE
South Western Kentucky Announces Industry Appreciation Luncheon
09/14/2022 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council is excited to announce the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for October 19, 11:30am at the Bruce... READ MORE
Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony for Casey Jones Distillery
09/14/2022 - You're invited to a historic groundbreaking at Casey Jones Distillery on October 6, 2022 starting at 4:30PM at Casey Jones Distillery - 2815 Witty Ln,... READ MORE
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ascend Elements
09/14/2022 - Please join us for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to Celebrate Ascend Elements on October 20, 2022 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM at John Rivers Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 ... READ MORE
Why Post-Secondary Programs Can Make or Break Your Workforce
09/13/2022 - If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s flexibility. Our workplace needs have shifted, supply and demand have ebbed, flowed and... READ MORE
Distribution Challenges: Accepted
09/13/2022 - 2021 was a record year for U.S. distributors. Despite facing workforce, supply chain and continued pandemic challenges, the fact remains that consumer demand is outpacing... READ MORE