https://www.oneeastky.com One East Kentucky News Feed Fri, 29 May 2026 18:09:03 +0000 en-US https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66698/one-east-kentucky-invited-to-the-invest-in-rural-america-opportunity-with-selectusa https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66698/one-east-kentucky-invited-to-the-invest-in-rural-america-opportunity-with-selectusa Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 One East Kentucky, an economic development organization representing nine rural counties, will attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 3-6 in National Harbor, Maryland. This is the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to supporting foreign direct investment (FDI). The three-day summit brings together companies, investors, and economic... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66699/one-east-kentucky-invited-to-the-invest-in-rural-america-opportunity-with-selectusa https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66699/one-east-kentucky-invited-to-the-invest-in-rural-america-opportunity-with-selectusa Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 One East Kentucky, an economic development organization representing nine rural counties, will attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 3-6 in National Harbor, Maryland. This is the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to supporting foreign direct investment (FDI). The three-day summit brings together companies, investors, and economic... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66697/one-east-kentucky-is-attending-the-2026-site-selectors-guild-in-atlanta https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66697/one-east-kentucky-is-attending-the-2026-site-selectors-guild-in-atlanta Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 One East Kentucky, an economic development organization that represents nine rural counties, will attend the Site Selectors Guild 2026 Spring Conference from March 23-25 in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference connects up to 50 top site selection consultants with economic development professionals, creating opportunities for networking and conversations about future investments.“Eastern... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65730/martin-county-downtown-revitalization-efforts-invest-in-the-community-while-creating-a-new-tourism-industry https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65730/martin-county-downtown-revitalization-efforts-invest-in-the-community-while-creating-a-new-tourism-industry Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Breathing life into a community is no easy feat. There are countless tasks that most residents never see or appreciate (like improving water and sewer systems), but are essential to support growth and development.However, Martin County, Kentucky, is taking steps toward improvement through community collaboration. Countless groups have worked together... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65729/kentucky-can-spur-economic-growth-and-resilience-with-changes-to-incentive-programs https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65729/kentucky-can-spur-economic-growth-and-resilience-with-changes-to-incentive-programs Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Kentucky has an opportunity to create brighter futures in counties with the highest rates of unemployment and poverty, while simultaneously making it easier for the state to rebound from economic shockwaves. Kentucky currently has a two-tier system for economic development tax incentives. If it expands to a four-tier model, it... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65334/eastern-kentucky-improves-industrial-sites-through-the-product-development-initiative https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65334/eastern-kentucky-improves-industrial-sites-through-the-product-development-initiative Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) has been invaluable in securing funding to develop sites that will attract businesses to the region. The state allocated $35 million per fiscal year in the last biennial budget, and the counties supported by One East Kentucky have received more than $9 million since the... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65282/hazard-is-building-a-diverse-economy-&-community-with-a-high-quality-of-life https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/65282/hazard-is-building-a-diverse-economy-&-community-with-a-high-quality-of-life Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 The communities of Eastern Kentucky have plans for the future. Each of the counties and cities represented by One East Kentucky is working to attract residents, increase job opportunities, and modernize local economies. The City of Hazard is leading the way, and its business development efforts are paying off.“We keep... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/63662/one-east-kentucky-uses-researchfdi-to-generate-leads https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/63662/one-east-kentucky-uses-researchfdi-to-generate-leads Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 One East Kentucky Works With ResearchFDI to Generate Business Attraction LeadsBusiness attraction is one of the top goals of One East Kentucky, as new business in the region creates employment opportunities and fosters a diverse economy. ResearchFDI, an investment attraction firm, streamlines the business recruitment process through lead generation. This... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/63380/eastern-kentucky-is-a-significant-part-of-the-states-342-billion-metals-sector https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/63380/eastern-kentucky-is-a-significant-part-of-the-states-342-billion-metals-sector Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 The local metal industry continues to grow thanks to the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. As of 2025, there are more than 250 metals-related businesses in the state that employ 36,000 people. As more metal companies move here, they are drawn to Eastern Kentucky because of... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/62778/spring-travel-review-one-east-kentucky-ceo-meets-with-key-industry-decisionmakers https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/62778/spring-travel-review-one-east-kentucky-ceo-meets-with-key-industry-decisionmakers Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Business attraction is one of the key goals of One East Kentucky. The region has a strong workforce and ample natural resources in a key location in the United States – it just needs someone to promote this hidden gem. Colby Kirk, President and CEO of One East Kentucky, attended... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/61053/2025-kicks-off-the-new-kentucky-home-initiative-to-support-tourism-and-economic-development https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/61053/2025-kicks-off-the-new-kentucky-home-initiative-to-support-tourism-and-economic-development Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Residents of Eastern Kentucky can expect an uptick in tourists this year through a new campaign developed by the Cabinet for Economic Development and Governor Andy Beshear. The initiative, “My New Kentucky Home,” pairs tourism investment with long-term economic development strategies. When people visit Kentucky, they can fall in love... https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66951/johnson-county-is-developing-buildready-sites-and-focusing-on-its-future https://www.oneeastky.com/news-and-media/p/item/66951/johnson-county-is-developing-buildready-sites-and-focusing-on-its-future Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Johnson County, Kentucky, is investing heavily in its land and people, creating an environment to attract businesses in the near future. The Hager Hill Industrial Site is one of the leading build-ready properties in the state with rail, and partnerships with the local community and technical colleges are preparing the...