Targeted Sectors

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Aerospace

Certified AEROready Region! The nine counties of One East Kentucky have been designated as an AEROready Region by two national consulting firms. Tucson Atlantic Consulting along wit...

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Automotive

Skilled Labor, Industry Clusters and Best-In-Class Training all make the One East Kentucky region a prime location for Metalworking industries. Whether your company serves th...

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Energy

East Kentucky: Energy Leader The Appalachian Region of East Kentucky has long been a provider of energy resources for the United States. Our history of coa...

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Food Beverage Agriculture

Recent Announcements On July 30, 2015, Alltech broke ground on Dueling Barrels Brewing & Distilling in downtown Pikeville, Kentucky. The combined brewery and distillery represents a $13 Million US...

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Healthcare

Healthcare Cluster Healthcare is the fastest-growing industry sector in the One East Kentucky region. Nearly 10,000 individuals are employed as doctors, surgeons, cardiologist technicians, registered nurses an...

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Technology & Call Centers

Gigabyte Service Connectivity and technology are fueling growth in Eastern Kentucky. From Customer Care Centers to Technology-Driven Start-Ups and Data Companies, the former mining workforce i...

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Wood Products

In 2015, the forest industry was estimated to have provided $9.1 billion in direct economic contributions, an increase of 9 percent over 2014 and a five-yea...