News and Media from Eastern Kentucky

“Who can help my business?” is a question East Kentucky business owners and entrepreneurs often ask us. Fortunately, we have an easy answer - us! One East Kentucky has an Existing Industry Liaison whose job is to help East Kentucky businesses to grow and thrive. In other words, if you hav...Continue Reading

If you’re in East Kentucky and wondering, “Where can I find permitting help in East Kentucky?” you have reached the right organization - One East Kentucky. As an organization we have hired an Existing Industry Liaison to help local businesses. And that includes getting help with permitting issues or an...Continue Reading

East Kentucky entrepreneurs often ask, “Are there any free resources for my business?” The answer is yes and the first resource is One East Kentucky’s Existing Industry Liaison - Christi Brown. Christi’s job is to support local businesses by offering hands-on help, making important connections and helping businesses to secur...Continue Reading

HR Managers rejoice - free workforce training is available in East Kentucky! Local colleges can even customize training programs to ensure that they are the right fit for your business needs or the equipment that your employees are trained on.  Is Free Workforce Training Available for East Kentucky Businesses? So, now yo...Continue Reading

Businesses in East Kentucky often ask us, “What financing options are available for my business?” That’s a good question and it really depends on the type of business that you have, what you need the money for, and how much you need.  The good news is that One East Kentucky ha...Continue Reading

If you are wondering, “where can I find help for my business in East Kentucky?” you’re in the right place. One East Kentucky is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the economy of Eastern Kentucky. We know that supporting and helping our local businesses is the best way to d...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky wants to hear from local businesses. Your feedback is valuable to us and our team is here to help. OEK has an Existing Industry Liaison - Christi Brown whose job is to work with existing local businesses and help them to overcome challenges and grow. The bes...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky wants to help your business! To do so, we need to hear from you. Our Business Retention and Expansion survey is short, easy and simple. It only takes 5 minutes to complete and everything can be done online. Get started here.  Is a 5-Minute Survey Too Long? If so...Continue Reading

If you own a business, or are a manager, and want to know, “Where can I find help for my business in East Kentucky,” you have come to the right place. One East Kentucky is an organization committed to the growth and development of our region. We hired an Industr...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky hired an Industry Liaison to support major industries in the area. “We understand that our existing businesses are responsible for much of our job growth. We want to help and support them in whatever way possible so that they can continue to grow,” said Christi Brown, Industr...Continue Reading

Get free support for your East Kentucky business by completing our business survey. The survey is short and should take no more than ten minutes to complete. Once you have, our Industry Liaison, Christi Brown will reach out to you with information and support services. She can also schedule a...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky hired an Industry Liaison to support businesses with operations in our region. Christi Brown is focussed on the following: Supporting local business growth by facilitating connections with local partners, state and federal funding opportunities Helping businesses to secure the workforce they need through employee recruitment and training Solving challenges ...Continue Reading

If you are an HR Manager working for a company in Eastern Kentucky, we want to hear from you! Please take ten minutes to complete our business survey. The survey is confidential and will give our Industry Liaison the important information she needs to provide support to your business, an...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky has made business retention and expansion a top priority. Though most people may know of the organization as an engine for attracting new businesses to the community, we understand how important it is to support existing businesses. Our Industry Liaison, Christi Brown, is in place to hel...Continue Reading

We want to learn more about your business, what your needs are and how we can support you! Please complete this short survey. Tell Us More About Your Eastern Kentucky Business Operations One East Kentucky hired an Industry Liaison to provide support to companies operating in eastern Kentucky. To learn more abou...Continue Reading

Christi Brown is an industry liaison with One East Kentucky - meaning that she is your resource for all forms of business help. If your business needs assistance with anything, she should be your first call! How Christi can help your business: Liaison to area workforce training and education providers Introductions and coordinatio...Continue Reading

East Kentucky has available manufacturing sites near automotive OEMs that are ideal for manufacturers in the supply chain, full scale automotive manufacturing operations and electric vehicle manufacturers. “We already have a strong metalworking cluster in East Kentucky. Companies such as R/S Godwin, Johnson Industries and Logan Corporation are located her...Continue Reading

One East Kentucky to conduct national search for new leader as two key employees prepare to make their next moveContinue Reading

One East Kentucky to conduct national search for new leader as two key employees prepare to make their next move PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (March 22, 2022) – One East Kentucky President and CEO Chuck Sexton, along with Director of Regional Development, Ivy Stanley, have both tendered their resignations effective April 1, 2022...Continue Reading

Latest Build-Ready-certified tract highlights continued investment in Eastern Kentucky HAGER HILL, Ky. (March 18, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Johnson County to announce the addition of a new Build-Ready site at Hager Hill Industrial Park, positioning the location to attract new business to the region. The tract...Continue Reading

It makes sense to expand manufacturing operations where the workers are, rather than needing to convince more people to move to the site of your current plant. “It’s simply too much work to convince people to move when there’s another option on the table - bring your manufacturing plant t...Continue Reading

Increase your speed-to-market and build quickly in East Kentucky. With easy zoning guidelines and the support of One East Kentucky’s team, we can get projects pushed through quickly so your manufacturing operation can be up and running in months - not years.  Fast Approval Times for Manufacturing Projects in East Kentuck...Continue Reading

In Eastern Kentucky we have sites with 300+ acres for manufacturing and distribution projects. Our sites are developer ready and financial incentives are available on a project-by-project basis. “Any company who is looking for a large site, either to create a campus or to have a center manufacturing and distributio...Continue Reading

Development and expansion projects are being delayed throughout the country due to the high cost of materials, labor and real estate. Not the case in East Kentucky. Even with rising costs, real estate and labor are affordable and well below the national average here. “Anyone who has put their expansio...Continue Reading