News Archive
Stay informed about the latest developments and initiatives in our region.
South Western Kentucky Celebrates Historic Year & Top 5 Reasons To Be Thankful in SWK
11/28/2022 - The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) held its monthly board meeting on November 28th. At the meeting, the SWK EDC Board... READ MORE
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