Kentucky Expecting Ongoing Growth in 2019

Friday, February 15, 2019

Strong bourbon, vehicle production, logistics sectors should offset agribusiness weakness, keep most state businesses expanding Kentucky business leaders see a year of continued economic expansion. The urban centers are where the most activity is, with big construction and development projects driving dollars into the financial arteries. Logistics and related operations are surging at and near the Northern Kentucky and Louisville international airports.  Read full article. 
Manufacturing is cool again and it needs skilled workers

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

For the past several decades, the number of professionals entering manufacturing had decreased as many talented, young professionals have sought work in Silicon Valley and other tech regions. This is no longer the case. We are experiencing a manufacturing resurgence in the U.S. as manufacturing is again recognized as the vibrant sector driving our country’s economic growth — the creative and innovative hard work that has long symbolized the American dream.  Read full article. 
STEP Program Expands Funding for Kentucky's Small Businesses

Monday, February 11, 2019

Companies may receive up to $10,000, twice the funding available in previous years FRANKFORT, Ky. – Eligible Kentucky small businesses can now receive even more funding to help them begin exporting or expand their export market through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Each company selected may now receive up to $10,000 in grant funding, twice the amount available the past several years. Businesses previously awarded a $5,000 grant in the FY2018 cycle, now have an additional $5,000 to use by Sept. 29. STEP grants provide businesses reimbursement for a variety of trade-related costs, including travel expenses, market research and matchmaking, translation services,...
Kentucky Files an Aerospace Flight Plan

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

State consortium is introducing members of $12B manufacturing sector to one another – and to the world Kentucky’s aerospace industry has been on a fairly steep...
Pikeville Tourism, BitSource launch free app

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

City of Pikeville Tourism and Pikeville-based coding company BitSource have launched a free app, “Visit Pikeville,” which is available for download on mobile devices. The app...
KY Power announces leadership change

Monday, December 17, 2018

American Electric Power announced Monday that Brett Mattison will replace Matt Satterwhite as president and chief operating officer of Kentucky Power. Accoriding to a statement released...
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