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News Release: 8/16/2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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**please note, our calendar is very busy helping members and currently the first available we have for member/chamber hosted events is

SEPTEMBER 2024**

 

The Shelby County Chamber Director Votes

Annually the Shelby County Chamber Members will have the ability to vote on new Board of Directors when the availability presents itself. This year, we have 9 nominations with availability for up no more than 5. Please select the individuals to become Directors and help represent you! All votes will be confidential.

SELECT UP TO 5 PER BALLOT

 

Sarah Flowers, Kosair for Kids                                       

Charlotte Couvillion, KFB

Justin Gallrein, Gallrein Farms and Market                                      

Charlie Leppo, ServPro

Mason Warren, ShelbyKY Tourism                              

Blake Shelton, McDaniel Insurance

Georgina Ivers, Crescent Place

Patrick Hargadon, Hargadon Farms                            

Annette Hill, Cornerstone Christian

 

 

Please return to:

Shelby County Chamber

316 Main Street

Shelbyville KY 40065

No later than SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2024

 

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR NEW DIRECTORS!

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Hosted Events!

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SEPTEMBER 4TH- NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE

 

 

Stratton Center

215 Washington St

Shelbyville

 

11:30am - 1:00pm

 

Lunch provided

 

SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!

 

$25 per member

$35 per non-member

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

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Member hosted events

 

 

  • Aug 16 – 17 – Lucas ProPulling League Truck & Tractor Pull
  • Aug 16th – Fish Fry @ Shelbyville/Shelby Co Park
  • Aug 20th – Internet Safety Training for Parents @ Cornerstone Christian
  • Aug 24th -Summer Concert Series-Shelby Main Street
  • Aug 30th - Shelby County Fairgrounds Concerts
  • Aug 31st – Shelbyville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
  • Aug 31st – Concert @ Guist Creek
  • Sept 1st – Shelbyville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
  • Sept 4th – Networking Roundtable
  • Sept 10th – Heart of our Town Art Show
  • Sept 11th – Midday Mixer Celebration with Ethington Building Supply
  • Sept 13th – Midday Mixer 13 Year Celebration with The Polka Dotted Pineapple Boutique
  • Sept 14th - Bagdad and Bands
  • Sept 14th – Simpsonville Fall Festival
  • Sept 14th – Shelbyville Jeep Invasion John Prine Concert
  • Sept 20th – Midday Mixer Customer Appreciation Celebration @ Coldwell Banker Larry K Rogers Realty
  • Sept 20th – Fish Fry @ Shelbyville/Shelby Co Park
  • Sept 21st – Fall KITPA Championship Points Truck & Tractor Pull
  • Sept 21st – Cultural Celebration-Shelby Main Street
  • Sept 23rd – Ribbon Cutting & Midday Mixer @ German American Bank
  • Sept 23rd – Avery Farmer Golf Scramble
  • Sept 26th – Luke Bryan Farm Tour @ Mulberry Orchard
  • Sept 27th – Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble
  • Sept 27th – Exclusive Songwriting Performance Clinic with Taylor Hughes
  • Sept 28th – Finchville Fall Festival
  • Oct 5th – Family Game Night-Shelby Main Street
  • Oct 5th – HorseSensing Annual Chili Cook Off
  • Oct 5th – Fall Harvest Festival @ Jeptha Creed
  • Oct 4th – Midday Mixer @ Thoroughbred Firm
  • Oct 8th – Health, Wellness & Elder Care Fair

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YOUNG LEADERS ORIENTATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LUNCH AND LEARN

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Welcome to the Shelby County

Chamber of Commerce

Isaiah House

Becky Rhodus

1090 Industry Rd, Harrodsburg

859-375-9200

isaiah-house.org

 

Isaiah House is a donor-funded 501(c)3 non-profit that exists to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use disorder by instilling H.O.P.E: healing, opportunity, purpose, education, and employment for lifelong success.

 

As a faith-based comprehensive treatment program, Isaiah House strives to address every area of clients? lives that impacts their ability to maintain sobriety for a lifetime. We focus on providing people in recovery with hope, opportunity, purpose, and employment. Clients benefit from behavioral health counseling, peer support, spiritual guidance, job training and education, transitional housing, and other vital support services.

 

As a dedicated nonprofit, we are committed to making a lasting impact. We work closely with statewide economic development policymakers to champion initiatives that address workforce participation rates and the challenges associated with substance use disorder. Our collaborations include sponsoring initiatives like the Fair Chance Academy and the Kentucky Chamber's Recovery in the Workplace Conference.

Waldo's Chicken and Beer

Justin Dohrman

1709 Midland Trail, Shelbyville

 

COMING SOON

 

Here at Waldo's, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. We are, however, very passionate about great food and great service. Waldo's is simply all about chicken, and we're cookin' it up two delicious ways for you: Southern Fried and Rotisserie.

 

You can also enjoy our chicken in a variety of ways: On the Bone, On the Bun, In a Basket, or In a Bowl. Toss in some of our homemade sides, any of our eight original sauces, and signature cheese biscuits, and you've found yourself a new favorite chicken spot.

 

One very important follow-up: you're gotta wash all that tastiness down with something, right? And what goes better with chicken than beer? With tons of beers available both in cans and on tap, we've built an impressive selection of local, regional, and imported brews.

CLICK HERE TO READ PRESS RELEASE

Malone Workforce Solutions

Chris Miller

10276 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville

chris.miller@malonesolutions.com

 

Malone takes care of business by taking care of people. We’re proud to serve as the workforce resource and to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Ethington Building Supply

Ashley Ethington

1848 Midland Trail, Shelbyville

502-633-5539

 

 

Bob Ethington decided to open his own business back in 1976, after 15 years in the building industry. As he began with only doors, windows, and trim, he added inventory until the business became a full service lumberyard for builders and do-it-yourselfers alike. Since then, the business has grown into what it is today with a wide variety of building materials, serving an even larger range of customers. 

 

Here at Ethington Building Supply, we are able to provide top of the line building materials for any aspect of your project. Our strategic location and competitive pricing make Ethington Building Supply a great choice for everyone. We offer an unparalleled delivery service in our industry. Our drivers are knowledgeable, punctual and eager to offer great service. Our sales staff offer many years of knowledge in the building industry and would like the chance to help you with your projects. Our staff can assist you with a quote on your house plans, pole barn, deck, garage or remodeling project.

 

Harper Stables

Randy & Denessa Harper

3784 Shelbyville Rd, Shelbyville

hackneyRLH@aol.com

 

Harper Stables, LLC provides quality training and sales of American Saddlebred show horses.

Robert Gardiner Stables

Robert Gardiner

2849 Mt. Eden Rd, Shelbyville

robertmgardiner@hotmail.com

 

American Saddlebred Horse Training and Boarding

Escalades Stables

Kathy Capsuto

165 Cranbourne Grange, Shelbyville

502-633-6863

 

Escalade Stables is a premier equestrian facility in Shelbyville, KY, offering a range of services for horse enthusiasts.

 

With a focus on horse boarding, training, and lessons, Escalade Stables provides a welcoming environment for both riders and their equine companions.

Majestic Oaks Hackney Farms

Rich Campbell

745 Southville Pike, Shelbyville

info@majesticoaks.com

 

Majestic Oaks Hackney Farm is a training facility for Hackney Ponies and Horses. We also have Standardbreds and American Saddlebreds. Our primary goal is to train, sell, show and promote the Hackney breed.

Rose Stables

Garhardt & Sarah Roos

3873 Shelbyville Rd, Shelbyville

rosestables@yahoo.com

 

Rose Stables is a training barn specializing in American Saddlebreds and Road horses. Located in Shelbyville, KY. Owned by Gerhardt and Sarah Roos.

Elect Rhonda Davis - State Senate

Rhonda Davis

rhondadavis@davisforkysenate.com

 

Precision Seeding Inc.

Tim VanValkenburg

seedthegrass@gmail.com

 

Performs pasture and yard seeding and fertilizing

 

Jeremy Wells Farrier Services LLC

Jeremy Wells

wellsfarrier@hotmail.com

 

Farrier Services

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Shelby County News

**for more information on stories, please visit Sentinel News**

  • Sheriff announces solution to 2022 tax issue
  • Shelby County celebrate 1st day of school
  • Simpsonville pumps the brakes on medical cannabis
  • Shelbyville looks to lower tax rate, public hearing scheduled for Aug 15th
  • Join me at the Kentucky State Fair
  • Harvest vegetables daily and at their peak
  • Vaping increases chances of getting cancer
  • School tax proposal would keep rates same
  • Kelley rides with passion and drive
  • Lady Titans ready to defend soccer district title
  • Dominquez reflects on transformative summer
  • Rockets show resilience in preseason despite key injuries
  • Titans Football show promise and areas for growth in preseason scrimmage
  • Shelby County Boys Soccer gears up for a new season
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Greetings!

In this edition, I'd like to ask you a question - how much time does it take to establish strong workforce development in our community? Answer: as little as four hours. And not even all at once! Spread that four hours over three or four sessions a year. Now you may ask me, how? Senior Conversations. See attached for more details.

Each year, our Shelby County Public Schools survey every senior at the start and end of the year. In a gross oversimplification, it helps students figure out what they want to do, who they want to be. Next question: Who? Anyone at your company can have an impact, from the CEO down to your newest hire. Positions that would have an especially good perspective would be front line managers and supervisors.

 

TRAINING CONSORTIUM

The Shelby County Associated Industries Training Consortium is APPROVED for the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation's Grant-In-Aid! This grant will reimburse the consortium up to $75,000 for eligible trainings during the next twelve months. I sincerely thank each of you for your support of our organization. Trainings currently open for registration are listed at https://scidf.com/training-consortium/ and more are on the docket to be added soon. Please encourage anyone in the community to contact me if they have a need in any of these areas. I also accept requests year-round, so if there's an opportunity for workforce development that's not being addressed, let me know!

 

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

SCAI Members Meeting: An Informal Forum on Electricity

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at KCC R&D Facility (138 Innovation Way, Simpsonville, KY 40067)

Lunch provided, please RSVP to charlie@scidf.com

This member's luncheon will feature local power providers Shelby Energy, KU-LG&E as well as Sigma-C Power, a 3rd party, independent, electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering firm. As a fully accredited NETA organization, Sigma-C Power provides cost-effective solutions for improved safety, reliability and efficiency in your facilities based on industry standards and best practices. Your partner for power reliability.

 

Not a member? Come anyway. Industries may join at any time

Shelby County Associated Industry memberships are by company, not individual. Please send any and everyone from your business who could benefit from this month's conversations.

 

Chamber Networking Roundtable

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 4 at the Stratton Center (215 Washington Street, Shelbyville KY 40065)

Please register for this unique opportunity to quickly meet supportive members of your business community and begin long-lasting, meaningful relationships.

 

Health & Wellness Fair

3pm - 7pm, October 8th, 2024

Shelbyville Conference Center 219 7th Street, Shelbyville KY 40065

Just as many employees are impacted by childcare, many are also impacted by elder care. Join us at the the Shelbyville Conference Center for a FREE, fun and informative afternoon focused on all aspects of getting old. Open for the public to attend for free. Guest speakers throughout the day: Financial Planning, Nutrition, Veterans Benefits, Elder Law Care, Tax Benefits, Health & Well Being, Medicaid & Medicare, Caregiving, Mental Health, Communities and More!

 

October is Manufacturing Month!

Stay tuned for more information on how Shelby County can celebrate and recognize the impact of our local manufacturers. If there ever was a time to toot your own horn, this is it! 

 

RECOMMENDED RESUME

With highest recommendations from our Chairman Pat Hargadon, please consider Jennifer Edwards for your team. Resume attached.

 

Charlie Clabaugh

Training Coordinator | Shelby County Associated Industries

Admin| Shelby County Industrial and Development Foundation

316 Main Street P.O. Box 335 Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-633-5068

charlie@scidf.com

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

August 22, 2024

 

Contact: 

Jonathan Haddix 

CEO & Partner, Estate Renovations 

Phone: 502-257-4476

Email: j.haddix@thewoodworksco.com

 

Kentucky’s Own Estate Renovations Recognized in

Qualified Remodeler's TOP 500 List

 

What: 

Estate Renovations, formerly The Woodworks Co., has been named to Qualified Remodeler's prestigious TOP 500 list for the second consecutive year. This recognition places Estate Renovations among the nation's largest and fastest-growing remodeling companies, underscoring their commitment to excellence in the remodeling industry.

When: 

This recognition was announced in the July/August 2024 issue of Qualified Remodeler.

Where: 

Estate Renovations, a design-build remodeling company, operates between Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, with offices in Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville, and Lexington. The company has experienced significant growth since shifting to full-service remodeling in 2020.

Why: 

Estate Renovations' inclusion in the TOP 500 list highlights the company's impressive achievements in the industry, including strong revenue, customer service excellence, industry certifications, and community service.

Who: 

Estate Renovations was founded in 2017 as a family-run business by JM Haddix and has since evolved under the leadership of Jonathan Haddix, CEO and Partner. The company has gained recognition for its dedication to quality and client satisfaction.

Interview Opportunities: 

Jonathan Haddix, CEO and Partner of Estate Renovations is available for interviews to discuss the significance of this recognition and the company's continued success in the remodeling industry.

Additional Information: 

For more details on the TOP 500 list and the full ranking, visit the Qualified Remodeler website at https://www.qualifiedremodeler.com.

For more information on Estate Renovations, visit https://estaterenos.com/

 

 

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Politics in Shelby County and Kentucky

Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky’s Largest Build-Ready Site in Western Kentucky as Site Development Initiatives Grow

4-Star Regional Industrial Park positions Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties for new investments and jobs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued momentum of the commonwealth’s site development efforts as he announced a new regional Build-Ready location in Henderson County, positioning the area for future economic success and job creation.

The new Build-Ready site, located in the 4-Star Regional Industrial Park in Robards, adds to the state’s growing list of properties certified by the Cabinet for Economic Development as Build-Ready and offers the largest graded Build-Ready-certified building pad in the commonwealth at over 1.1 million square feet. It is a regional project with support from Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties. The site was also previously approved in June 2023 for $1.4 million in state funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative to complete a site grading plan at the site.

“Our state’s Build-Ready program has grown significantly over the last several years, and I’m excited to see that momentum continue in Henderson County as we announce the largest Build-Ready site in the commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “One of the biggest draws to Kentucky for growing companies is our commitment to site development, and a collaboration like this in Western Kentucky is a prime example of what makes Team Kentucky great. I want to congratulate Henderson County on its new Build-Ready site and look forward to what new investment and job creation it will bring to Kentucky.”

The site includes over 100 acres zoned for heavy industrial use, the largest graded Build-Ready site in the state at more than 1.1 million square feet and an additional 150,000-square-foot graded building pad. Utilities include a four-inch gas line, 10-inch sewer line and 18-inch waterline. The property includes electric service provided by Kenergy Corp. and natural gas provided by Atmos Energy Corp. and Texas Gas Transmission Corp. The site is also serviced with fiber for telecommunications.

Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider spoke on the significance of the project: “The new Build-Ready pad at 4-Star Industrial Park is truly a huge step forward for all four counties as we seek the next company to call Northwest Kentucky its new home. A huge thanks to the 4-Star Board of Directors, the team at Henderson Economic Development, Hazex Construction and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for forming the partnership that brought this project to fruition. I am certain we’ll see the ultimate benefit of this effort very soon.”

McLean County Judge/Executive Curtis Dame mentioned the economic success the site will bring: “McLean County’s recent economic development successes are a testament to the power of cooperation and teamwork. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the 4-Star Regional partnership, working together to create a thriving and prosperous economic opportunity for our region. Together, we, as a region, can accomplish much!”

Webster County Judge/Executive Steve Henry explained the large scope of the project: “Because of the efforts of the 4-Star Board of Directors and staff, this site has ascended to one of Kentucky’s most premier economic development locations. As the work progresses toward the new I-69 bridge, a site this size will only garner more national attention. It’s time now for Western Kentucky to have the same exposure to growth that we have seen in other areas of Kentucky.”

Henderson Economic Development Executive Director Missy Vanderpool thanked the entities that brought the site to fruition: “The completion of this project was truly a collaborative effort. Thank you to the 4-Star Board of Directors, Hazex, MSE Engineering, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the Fiscal Courts of Henderson, Union, Webster and McLean counties. This site, featuring an impressive 1,162,500-square-foot Build-Ready pad, offers unparalleled opportunities for industrial development. Its proactive preparation eliminates many hurdles and accelerates project timelines, making it an ideal location for companies looking to expand or establish new operations. We are thrilled to offer this prime location to prospective companies and look forward to the economic growth and job creation it will bring to our region. This development reaffirms Northwest Kentucky’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and supporting industrial growth.”

With a Build-Ready site, much of the work – aside from construction – has already been completed. That includes controlling the land to be developed, completing archaeological, environmental and geotechnical studies, constructing a building pad, finishing preliminary design work, obtaining approved site plan permits and putting necessary infrastructure in place. On a Build-Ready site, construction can begin immediately.

To be certified as Build-Ready, a site must include a pad that can accommodate a building of 50,000 square feet, with the ability to expand to 100,000 square feet or more, and utilities extending to the site. Applicants – usually a city, county or economic development group – must have previously filed the necessary permits, as well as preliminary building plans, cost estimates and schedule projections. Applicants also are asked to provide a rendering of a potential building for the site.

Including the new site in Henderson County, the commonwealth is home to 23 available Build-Ready sites. Multiple other locations across the state are currently working toward certification.

To date, 12 former Build-Ready-certified sites – including tracts located in Barren, Butler, Christian, Graves, Hart, Laurel and Pulaski counties and five sites in Warren County – have been selected by companies for new location projects, allowing companies to bring their operations online in a cost-efficient manner while creating jobs for local Kentuckians.

The new Build-Ready site in Henderson County builds on the best four-year period for economic growth in state history.

Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced more than 1,000 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling nearly $32 billion in announced investments, creating nearly 55,000 jobs. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history.

The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 and 2023 topped $26 in consecutive years for the first time.

Gov. Beshear has announced some of the largest economic development projects in state history, which have solidified Kentucky as the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States: Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s transformative $5.8 billion, 5,000-job BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County; AESC’s $2 billion, 2,000-job gigafactory project in Warren County; Toyota’s $1.3 billion investment in Scott County; and INFAC North America’s $53 million investment in Taylor County, among others.

The Governor’s administration also secured the largest General Fund budget surplus and Rainy Day Fund, as well as the most jobs filled in state history. Last year, Kentucky set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history.

Kentucky also secured rating increases from major credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Kentucky’s credit outlook from stable to positive.

In March, Site Selection magazine ranked Kentucky third nationally and first in the South Central region for economic development projects per capita in its 2023 Governor’s Cup rankings. In April, Site Selection placed Kentucky second in the South Central region and in the top 10 nationally in its 2024 Prosperity Cup ranking, which recognizes state-level economic development agencies for their success in landing capital investment projects.

Gov. Beshear announced a “Supply Kentucky” initiative with the goal of boosting job growth, reducing costs and providing more security in the supply chains of our Kentucky companies.

For more information on Build-Ready sites in Kentucky, visit CED.ky.gov/BuildReady.

A detailed community profile for Henderson County can be viewed here.

Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at CED.ky.gov. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion at facebook.com/CEDkygov, on Twitter @CEDkygov, Instagram @CEDkygov and LinkedIn.

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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Programs Powering Skills Training for More Than 4,000 Kentuckians

Workforce funding builds on support for 42,600 trainees in fiscal year 2024, the most in 8 years

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further bolstering Kentucky’s surging economy.

Over 4,000 Kentuckians are expected to receive skills training thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC), which oversees programs attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that help private-sector businesses establish industry-specific training initiatives.

“We have a world-class workforce here in Kentucky, and we are working hard to ensure the commonwealth develops and retains highly skilled workers for generations to come,” said Gov. Beshear. “To sustain our tremendous economic momentum, it’s crucial that we look to connect Kentucky workers with skills training opportunities at every turn. Equipping our residents with the tools they need to thrive is a core part of our mission to build a better Kentucky, and we are making great headway thanks to initiatives like BSSC.”

This month’s approvals included workforce training support for over 1,100 employees at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow and an additional 113 trainees at T.J. Health Columbia. Other approvals include 115 trainees for Murakami Manufacturing USA in Campbellsville, 293 trainees at Roll Forming Corp. in Shelbyville, 565 workers at Sazerac Distillers in Owensboro, 108 trainees at AGC Flat Glass North America in Richmond and 197 workers at Novelis Corp. in Guthrie.

In fiscal year 2024, the BSSC board of directors approved roughly $19 million in funds and credits for 104 Kentucky facilities to train 42,600-plus workers, the most since 2016.

Building on that momentum, the BSSC board approved more than $1.7 million in training funds and credits for over 4,000 trainees across 26 Kentucky facilities during the first of four fiscal year 2025 meetings on Aug. 7.

Gov. Beshear previously announced over $10 million for 115 applicants throughout the state to train nearly 35,000 workers for fiscal year 2023. The state also provided over $8.4 million in funds and credits during fiscal year 2022. Those funds assisted with workforce training for more than 35,400 Kentucky employees.

Employers across the state benefit from BSSC’s Grant-in-Aid (GIA) and Skills Training Investment Credit (STIC) programs. GIA provides cash reimbursements for occupational and skills upgrade training at Kentucky businesses, while STIC offers state income tax credits for companies to offset the costs for approved training programs. Applications for both programs are accepted and considered for approval by the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Board of Directors.

Types of operations that could qualify for BSSC incentives include manufacturing, agribusiness, nonretail service or technology, headquarters operations, state-licensed hospital operations, coal severing and processing, alternative fuel, gasification, renewable energy production or carbon dioxide transmission pipelines.

For more information on the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. or to apply for workforce training assistance, visit ced.ky.gov/BSSC.

Kentucky’s investment in workforce development builds on the best four-year period for economic growth in state history.

Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced more than 1,000 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling nearly $32 billion in announced investments, creating nearly 55,000 jobs. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history. 

The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 and 2023 topped $26 in consecutive years for the first time.

Gov. Beshear has announced some of the largest economic development projects in state history, which have solidified Kentucky as the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States: Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s transformative $5.8 billion, 5,000-job BlueOval SK Battery Park in Hardin County; AESC’s $2 billion, 2,000-job gigafactory project in Warren County; Toyota’s $1.3 billion investment in Scott County; and INFAC North America’s $53 million investment in Taylor County, among others.

The Governor’s administration also secured the largest General Fund budget surplus and Rainy Day Fund, as well as the most jobs filled in state history. Last year, Kentucky set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history.

Kentucky also secured rating increases from major credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Kentucky’s credit outlook from stable to positive.

In March, Site Selection magazine ranked Kentucky third nationally and first in the South Central region for economic development projects per capita in its 2023 Governor’s Cup rankings. In April, Site Selection placed Kentucky second in the South Central region and in the top 10 nationally in its 2024 Prosperity Cup ranking, which recognizes state-level economic development agencies for their success in landing capital investment projects.

Gov. Beshear announced a “Supply Kentucky” initiative with the goal of boosting job growth, reducing costs and providing more security in the supply chains of our Kentucky companies.

Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at CED.ky.gov. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion at facebook.com/CEDkygov, on Twitter @CEDkygov, Instagram @CEDkygov and LinkedIn.

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Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $23 Million in Funds To Assist Communities Affected by 2022 Eastern Kentucky Flooding

SAFE Fund established by Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly in August 2022

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Today, as part of his commitment to be with Eastern Kentucky flood survivors until every home and every life is rebuilt, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $23 million to six cities, seven counties and one school board in communities affected by the devastating floods of 2022.

 

This funding comes from the Eastern Kentucky State Aid for Emergencies (SAFE) Fund established by Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly in August 2022.

“When I first visited after the floods, I made a promise that we would be with these families for as long as it took for them to recover,” Gov. Beshear said. “Less than a month after the floods, I called for a special legislative session to help speed up relief for Eastern Kentucky. I was proud to work with the legislature to establish the $212 million Eastern Kentucky SAFE Fund. Since then, we’ve been using this funding to help communities recover, and I’m excited to announce even more of these awards today.”

The awards will help the local governments and school board recover from financial strains caused by the natural disaster. The award amounts are based on requests by each entity and verified by the Department for Local Government for cities and counties and by the Kentucky Department of Education for the school district.

The Governor announced that:

  • The city of Beattyville in Lee County will receive $350,000;
  • The city of Booneville in Owsley County will receive $325,000;.
  • Breathitt County will receive $3 million;
  • The Breathitt County Board of Education will receive $3,316,777;
  • The city of Buckhorn in Perry County will receive $500,000;
  • The city of Fleming-Neon in Letcher County will receive $350,000;
  • Floyd County will receive $2.5 million;
  • The city of Hindman in Knott County will receive $750,000;
  • The city of Jackson in Breathitt County will receive $400,000;
  • Knott County will receive $250,000;
  • Lee County will receive $869,319;
  • Letcher County will receive $5,468,401;
  • Owsley County will receive $350,000; and
  • Perry County will receive $5 million.

“I would like to thank the Governor for the Eastern Kentucky SAFE award,” said Floyd County Judge/Executive Robbie Williams. “This award will help us to recover from the devastating floods that hit Eastern Kentucky in July of 2022. My office and staff are working daily to help our residents to get their lives back on track and this funding will help us to achieve our goal. Thank you, Gov. Beshear and Team Kentucky, for your continued support.”

“What an awesome job the Governor and our legislators have done with the Eastern Kentucky SAFE Funds,” said Perry County Judge/Executive Scott Alexander. “We could not have made it through this disaster without these critical funds. I want to give a huge thank you to Gov. Beshear, Rep. Chris Fugate and the General Assembly.”

“Thank you for this funding,” said Breathitt County Judge/Executive Jeff Noble. “After the 2022 floods, this is just a sigh of relief for everybody who lives in this area.”

Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery

On July 25, Gov. Beshear provided an update on flood recovery as the state approached the two-year anniversary of the storms. To learn more, see the full release. On July 26, Gov. Beshear visited Wayland in Floyd County, Leburn and Hindman in Knott County, Hazard in Perry County and Jackson in Breathitt County to celebrate new homes and announce progress on high-ground communities.

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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update

 

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development; funding awards to support Eastern Kentucky communities recovering from flooding; an improvement project for Kentucky Highway 15 in Breathitt County; and ongoing efforts to support Kentuckians affected by recent disasters. The Governor also named fencer and three-time Olympic gold medalist Lee Kiefer as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star.

Economic Development

Gov. Beshear congratulated leaders from Lotte Aluminium Materials USA as they have started hiring Kentucky workers to fill 122 full-time jobs in Elizabethtown. In 2022, the company announced plans to locate an aluminum foil manufacturing operation in Hardin County with a $238.7 million investment. Production manager Germain Smith attended today’s news conference and spoke about the company’s success in Kentucky.

The Governor recapped his announcement that over 4,000 Kentuckians are expected to receive skills training thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation, which oversees programs attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that help private-sector businesses establish industry-specific training initiatives. Novelis Corp. in Guthrie is one of the companies receiving workforce training support, and plant manager Tom Lilienthal also attended Thursday’s conference and spoke about the positive effects this funding will have on the company.

The Governor highlighted continued momentum in the commonwealth’s site development and speed-to-market efforts with the announcement of a new Build-Ready location in Rowan County, positioning the community for future investment and job creation.

Gov. Beshear also announced a new Build-Ready location in Henderson County, marking the largest Build-Ready site in the commonwealth.

The Governor announced six innovative Kentucky companies will receive nearly $650,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and further grow the state’s thriving industries through the commonwealth’s nationally recognized Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Matching Funds program.

Gov. Beshear highlighted Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman’s visit last week with local officials and leaders from Jackson Purchase Distillery, a startup bourbon producer, to celebrate and cut the ribbon on a new rickhouse at the company’s distilling operation in Fulton County. The $10 million investment adds to the company’s $26 million expansion project announced in October 2022 that is creating 54 full-time jobs.

Eastern Kentucky State Aid for Emergencies Fund Awards

Gov. Beshear awarded more than $23 million to six cities, seven counties and one school board in Eastern Kentucky communities affected by the devastating 2022 floods. These dollars come from the Eastern Kentucky State Aid for Emergencies Fund, established by Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly in August 2022.

Breathitt County Judge/Executive Jeff Noble, Floyd County Judge/Executive Robbie Williams, Perry County Judge/Executive Scott Alexander and Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams joined the Team Kentucky Update to talk about what the funding means for their communities. For a full list of awards, see the full release.

Project to Improve KY 15 in Breathitt County

The Governor announced that a nearly $50 million highway improvement project is underway to bring much-anticipated improvements to KY 15, a heavily traveled state highway corridor in Breathitt County. The project will add lanes and sidewalks to a busy stretch of the corridor within the city limits of Jackson. It also will further strengthen and stabilize the dam that holds Panbowl Lake.

Update on Severe Weather Recovery

Gov. Beshear provided an update on ongoing efforts to support those affected by severe weather in the commonwealth, including storms over Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July holiday.

Currently, 74 Kentuckians are receiving shelter through the Commonwealth Sheltering Program. They are staying in 22 travel trailers and one hotel, spread across locations that include Pennyrile State Park, Western Kentucky RV Park and Mine Made Adventure Park, as well as various private sites.

Kentucky Emergency Management has relaunched the Disaster Needs Portal, an online resource for those seeking emergency shelter, as well as families who need to register for assistance and meet other unmet needs. Those in need can register online by visiting tinyurl.com/kyemdisastersurvey, calling 502-607-6665 or in person at any disaster recovery center.

As of Aug. 14, FEMA had disbursed over $1.3 million in Individual Assistance funds to 883 survivors across 15 counties affected by the Memorial Day weekend storms. The Governor urged those who believe they were wrongly determined ineligible to appeal. You can apply for assistance or file an appeal online by visiting disasterassistance.gov, by phone by calling 800-621-3362, in person at any Disaster Recovery Center or via the FEMA mobile app.

The Governor also recapped his announcement that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from individuals in 15 counties who are out of work as a result of the severe storms in Kentucky on May 21-27, 2024. The deadline to apply is Oct. 9.

Team Kentucky has established Disaster Recovery Centers across the commonwealth to provide in-person assistance to families in need. The centers are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. See the full list of centers.

Team Kentucky All-Star

Gov. Beshear recognized Olympic fencer Lee Kiefer as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star. Kiefer, who grew up in Lexington, won her second consecutive gold medal in individual foil at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She also won gold in team foil, making her the first American fencer in history to have three Olympic gold medals.

“Lee, you have made the commonwealth – and all of America – so proud,” said Gov. Beshear. “Congratulations on your well-deserved achievements. I am more than happy to name you this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star.”

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