We're celebrating innovation and blasting off toward National Entrepreneurship Week! 🚀🌟 Last month, CED and KY Innovation sponsored the Louisville Business First's Startups to Watch event where entrepreneurs were recognized for their vision, talent and potential for even greater success in the commonwealth. Hailing from across Kentucky and representing a wide variety of industries, these individuals are driving innovation, growth and opportunities in Kentucky! #TeamKentucky #Startups #Innovation #Visionary
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Government Administration
Frankfort, Kentucky 18,351 followers
Many of the world’s most successful companies have discovered KY is a great place to build business.
About us
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the state's primary agency responsible for encouraging job creation and retention, and new investment in Kentucky. Programs administered by the Cabinet are designed to support and promote economic development, primarily by attracting new industries to the state, assisting in the expansion of existing industries, leading a statewide network of support for entrepreneurs, small business owners and knowledge-based start-up entities, and assisting communities in preparing for economic development opportunities.
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http://www.ced.ky.gov
External link for Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Exporting, Workforce Development, Site and Building Selection, Expansion and Availability, and Kentucky Industry Data and Research
Locations
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Primary
500 Mero St
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, US
Employees at Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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John Harbison
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Jenny Schenkenfelder
GIS Specialist/Sites & Buildings Coordinator at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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Karen Lefler
(Retired Aug. 2017) Deputy Executive Director at Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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Sharon Butts
South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council - Regional/ Associate Director
Updates
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Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear spotlighted continued momentum of the state's site development efforts as he announced a new Build-Ready location in Owen County. This will position the area for future economic success and job creation! 👏💼 🔗: https://lnkd.in/egPsGCK6 #TeamKentucky #SiteDevelopment #BuildReady #EconomicDevelopment #JobGrowth
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Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development reposted this
2.000 Kilometer, 12 Städte, 10 Meetings - und das alles in 4 Tagen! Es war eine spannende Woche, die ich zusammen mit meinem geschätzten TVA-Kollegen Adam Murray größtenteils auf den Straßen, in Meetings und Produktionshallen von #Hessen bis #Schleswig-Holstein und in ganz #NRW verbringen durfte. Unsere Gespräche mit bestehenden Investoren, #USA-interessierten Mittelständlern und Netzwerkpartnern haben eines bestätigt: Die #transatlantische Zusammenarbeit auf der Arbeitsebene und das Interesse am #Investitionsstandort USA bei der Unternehmerschaft, sind trotz der aktuellen politischen Unwägbarkeiten ungebrochen. Wir bedanken uns bei allen, die uns empfangen und/oder bei der Kontaktanbahnung für diese FDI-Tour unterstützt haben und freuen uns auf die weitere Zusammenarbeit. Und wann dürfen wir SIE besuchen, um über Ihr USA-Projekt zu sprechen? Bis bald! TVA Economic Development Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Mississippi Development Authority NRW.Global Business SIHK zu Hagen #seven #states. #endless #opportunities #tva #econdev #gowest #thevalleyworks #power4growth #German #business #matters #theguywiththescarf #fdi2025
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Happy Valentine's Day from CED! 💌 Want to find a prosperous partnership in our commonwealth? Every day, businesses and our talented workforce create perfect matches that drive innovation and spark success. Kentucky is the place where economic sparks fly! 🫶 #TeamKentucky #NewKyHome #ValentinesDay #Success #Innovation #Workforce #EconomicDevelopment
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear spotlighted progress within the state's mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further bolstering Kentucky’s surging economy. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eq_3dmSG #TeamKentucky #Workforce #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSuccess
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear shared that Kentucky once again set an all-time record for products shipped globally, with $47.7 billion in exports in 2024. The commonwealth saw an 18.7% increase over the previous year, breaking the record set in 2023! 👏 📦 🔗: https://lnkd.in/g2ZQJJ6D #TeamKentucky #KYMade #Exports #BreakingRecords
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Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development reposted this
Last Thursday, SOAR was honored to bring together 17 technical assistance and entrepreneur support organizations at Hazard Community and Technical College for a convening aimed at strengthening support systems for entrepreneurs across Eastern Kentucky. Check out this video recap from the event! Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gdA9ja9G #SOARInnovation #Technicalassistance #eso Mountain Association Big Sandy Area Development District Inc. Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) Community Ventures Kentucky Small Business Development Center Kentucky APEX Accelerator Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Hazard Community and Technical College USDA Rural Development Union Commonwealth University Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation One East Kentucky KY Innovation UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation
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Businesses are choosing Kentucky to ensure remarkable success and to create exceptional opportunities for Kentuckians. Every investment drives our commonwealth closer to a more prosperous future! 💼 #TeamKentucky #EconomicSuccess #EconomicDevelopment #JobGrowth #Success
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Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development reposted this
We were honored to welcome the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for a site visit as part of their Industry & Community Spotlight Initiative! 🏢 As a global leader in pharmaceutical drug delivery, we're proud to innovate and manufacture right here in Lexington, KY - advancing cutting-edge inhalation, transdermal, and microneedle-based therapies that impact patients worldwide. This visit provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase our capabilities, discuss industry growth, and explore how we continue to be a key player in Kentucky’s thriving life sciences sector. A big thank you to Colin Dodd and the Cabinet for their continued support of innovation and economic growth in the Commonwealth! We’re proud to be part of a thriving innovation ecosystem and excited for the future! Learn more about our Lexington facility and global operations here. 👉 https://loom.ly/00MsJPg #LifeSciences #CDMO #DrugDevelopment
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Attention all Kentucky Small Business Manufacturers! 🗣️ Exporting opens a world of opportunities for business growth, however it's critical for U.S. exporters to adhere to regulations to ensure smooth operations. Join the CED STEP Grant Director for a brief overview of STEP along with NNR Global Logistics and MMTPS today at 11:00 ET/ 10:00 CT to understand an exporter’s responsibilities and help you navigate compliance and packaging with confidence. Register below! 📦 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gQw8zzsp #TeamKentucky #KentuckyStateTradeExpansionProgram #KentuckyManufacturers #ExportingSuccess #GlobalBusiness #MadeInKentucky #Manufacturing #SuccessfulBusinesses #BusinessGrowth
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