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2025 Kicks Off the ‘New Kentucky Home’ Initiative to Support Tourism and Economic Development
Jan 13 2025Residents 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...
You can affordably create a custom facility by purchasing build-ready sites in Kentucky. Many sites are designed to be customized to the specific needs of the owners, whether they need customer-facing meeting areas or advanced foam fire suppression systems. These build-ready sites in Kentucky are affordable and centrally located.Find Build-Ready...
This is a business-friendly state, which is why you can easily find sites with incentives in Kentucky. One of the best regions to find these sites is the Eastern part of Kentucky, where land is cheap and easy to build on. One East Kentucky, an economic development organization that represents...
One East Kentucky Receives Multiple Awards from the Kentucky Association for Economic Development
Dec 20 2024The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) recognized the efforts of One East Kentucky and its leadership during its annual awards ceremony. Colby Kirk, President and CEO of One East Kentucky, was named 2024 Young Professional of the Year, while the organization as a whole received the Leadership in Technology...
There are ample shovel-ready sites in Kentucky where you can expand your operations. Whether you are bringing a manufacturing facility to the region or expanding your wood products business, the team at One East Kentucky has the tools you need. Explore nine different counties in the Eastern part of the...
There are several manufacturing sites in Kentucky that are designed to accommodate specific industrial needs. The virtual tours developed by One East Kentucky, an economic development organization representing nine counties, make finding specific properties easier. Whether you are looking for chemical storage, advanced fire suppression systems, or other built-in safety...
Touring industrial sites in Kentucky is faster than ever with free GIS tools. One East Kentucky makes it easy to explore nine counties that make up the eastern part of the state. You can take your site selection efforts to a regional level and find the best facilities and towns...
There are plenty of available real estate and build-ready sites in Eastern Kentucky. You can find land that can accommodate your specific operational needs including size, safety, and production standpoints. Whether you are looking to manufacture wood products or develop parts for the aerospace industry, Eastern Kentucky is an ideal...
There are plenty of sites with incentives in Eastern Kentucky and touring them is easier than ever. Use our VR tools to take virtual tours and discover your top options through our GIS filters. Expand your search from a single part of Kentucky to an entire nine-county region that is...
Discovering shovel-ready sites in Eastern Kentucky is easier than ever with our GIS tools. You can explore a variety of properties across the region and filter your options based on specific needs. Instead of limiting your search to a specific county, compare listings across nine counties in Eastern Kentucky. Take...
Companies of all sizes can explore manufacturing sites in Eastern Kentucky to expand or relocate their operations. One East Kentucky, an economic development organization representing nine counties, offers free GIS tools that make it easy to explore different commercial property listings across the region. Site selectors can compare properties and...
Explore different industrial sites in Eastern Kentucky without leaving the office. One East Kentucky, an economic development organization that represents nine counties, has invested in video technology to make touring industrial facilities easier. You can learn about the parameters of each available site and visually confirm that they will meet...
One East Kentucky President, Colby Kirk, Meets With 60+ Businesses This Year in Recruitment Push
Nov 7 2024One of One East Kentucky's primary goals is to attract new businesses to the region, and one of the best ways to do that is to meet directly with companies that are looking to relocate. Colby Kirk, President of One East Kentucky, has led 10 different recruiting missions this year...
Infinity Design & Construction Group, Inc., which provides 3D scanning and design for the construction industry, announced plans to open a second fabrication shop to expand its presence in Kentucky. The new location is on a 7.5-acre parcel in Langley, within Floyd County. Infinity will have a 43,850-square-foot production facility...
The Martin Industrial Building is a 55,000 SF Facility Available on 30 Acres of Airport-Adjacent Land
Sep 20 2024Eastern Kentucky is a low-risk, low-cost region that supports several industries. It is comprised of nine countries and boasts more than 7,000 available workers to staff your facility. Of all the available buildings in the region, one stands out: the Martin Industrial Building located in Debord.The Martin Industrial Building is...
It is simple to see why remote workers are moving to East Kentucky. Our region offers excellent internet reliability, a low cost of living and a surplus of local amenities and recreational opportunities, all of which remote workers know make up the perfect place to live. In addition to these...
How to Buy Your First Home in the U.S.
Aug 27 2024The most important thing you can do when researching how to buy your first home in the U.S. is to determine the best location. Affordability, quality of life, and safety are important qualities to consider. Still, it is also helpful to choose a region like East Kentucky with a growing...
Kentucky was ranked one for the most affordable places to live in the U.S. for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. All nine counties in the One East Kentucky region have a lower cost of living than the national average. The region is prioritizing housing initiatives as the area...
How to Buy Your First Home in the U.S.
Aug 6 2024When researching how to buy your first home in the U.S., it is essential to find an affordable location that offers an excellent quality of life. Not only is the One East Kentucky region one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S., but mortgage rates are also...
One of the most affordable places to live in the U.S. is our very own East Kentucky. The largest city in the region, Pikeville, is much more affordable than nearby metros like Lexington and Cincinnati. Pikeville has a vibrant atmosphere that includes art galleries, museums, and notable festivals, making it...