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Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance to Add Location in Eastern Kentucky

Monday, June 12, 2017

Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance to Add 15-Job Location in Eastern Kentucky Georgetown-based company purchased and remodeled a hangar, invest $284,000 in Martin County FRANKFORT, Ky. (June, 9 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin announced today Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance Inc., which provides aircraft maintenance, avionics, painting and structural repair, along with overhauling and refurbishment, will open a 15-employee operation at Big Sandy Regional Airport in Martin County. “We are excited to see this continued growth of Kentucky-based Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance,” Gov. Bevin said. “This new Martin County facility is further proof that Kentucky offers the qualified workforce and resources needed to support our growing aviation and aerospace...
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Appalachia To Lead the Manufacturing Boon: Braidy Industries Invests 1.3 Billion

Monday, May 01, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Producer for aerospace and automotive industries will revitalize the Appalachian region. Prestonsburg, KY – Braidy Industries will construct a 2.5 million square-foot aluminum mill near South Shore in Greenup County, KY. Construction is expected to begin in early 2018 with completion scheduled in 2020. Construction is expected to create an estimated 1,000 jobs, and the completed mill will created 500 advanced manufacturing jobs in Greenup County. The facility will produce about 370,000 tons of aluminum per year for the automotive and aerospace industries, with opportunities for expansion. One East Kentucky has been promoting the worker potential and is leading the charge...
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Gov. Bevin: Braidy Industries to Create 550 Jobs with $1.3 Billion Aluminum Rolling Mill in Eastern Kentucky

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Startup producer for aerospace and automotive industries to spearhead regional revitalization WURTLAND, Ky. (April 26, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin and executives from Braidy Industries Inc. today announced the company will build a $1.3 billion aluminum mill and create 550 advanced manufacturing jobs in Greenup County to produce sheet and plate for the automotive and aerospace industries. The announcement marks a turning point in bringing economic vitality to Eastern Kentucky, and comes just two days after the 53rd anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 declaration of the “War on Poverty” in Appalachia. “Braidy Industries’ decision to locate in Eastern Kentucky...
One East Kentucky Adds Two New Board Members

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

Board Fills Retiring Vacancies Prestonsburg, KY, December 8, 2016– One East Kentucky announced today that their board of directors had replaced two retiring members. Greg Pauley,...
North American Reports

Monday, December 12, 2016

By Site Selection Magazine Connecticut Cleans Up Germany-based Henkel Corporation, maker of Persil detergent and many other brands, plans to relocate its Laundry & Home Care and...
Business Climates Matter; Here’s Why

Monday, November 21, 2016

By SIte Selection Magazine I’m writing this note less than a week before the national election, and I’ll bet you were as campaign-fatigued at the beginning...
East Kentucky Workforce Study Begins

Friday, January 01, 2016

Multiple economic development, educational and workforce related agencies are partnering to commission an in-depth analysis of east Kentucky’s robust labor pool.  They gathered today at...

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