Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear shared exciting news as Kentucky has once again placed in the top five for economic development projects per capita as Site Selection Magazine posted its 2024 Governor’s Cup rankings! This placement has been held during all five years of this administration.🏆 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eVMPf-WP #TeamKentucky #Rankings #EconomicGrowth #Success #JobOpportunities

🌟 Join the winning TEAM Kentucky! 🌟 Be part of a dynamic team driving Kentucky's economic success by applying to be the Director of Program Administration! You would be responsible for the administration of incentive programs, assisting companies with the application, approval and monitoring process and overseeing monthly and quarterly board meetings. What we’re looking for: 📚 Proactive, highly responsive work approach with an ability to identify new opportunities. 🤝 Clear ability to lead people and build a team. 🎯 Excellent time management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and an ability to problem solve. If you're interested, please submit your resume to Shannon MacDonald, Finance and Personnel Division Director, at shannonn.macdonald@ky.gov. For more information, click the link below. ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eVQRV_87 #JobOpening #KentuckyJobs #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSuccess

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a Team Kentucky partnership is helping communities across the state access federal grant funding to improve quality-of-life initiatives and create new investment and job-creation opportunities! 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/efqFGABs #TeamKentucky #Grant #JobOpportunities #QualityofLife #Investment

We're constructing success this Women's History Month and Women in Construction Week with INTEC Group, LLC. in Paducah, KY! 👷♀️🏗️ This Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) got started by Ines Rivas-Hutchins in 2014 after having an amazing experience in the construction industry. She turned to SBA in order to apply the leadership and project management skills that she had learned throughout her construction career thus far. With their help, INTEC has successfully managed over $500 million in commercial and federal projects across the country since starting the company! Read more about her experience below. 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eFV6MgDG #TeamKentucky #WomensHistoryMonth #WomeninConstructionWeek #Construction

The word is out! Louisville remained firm as the No. 6 U.S. metro for economic development in the Tier 1 projects per capita category according to Site Selection Magazine's annual rankings. ⚜ 🏆 Read the full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/gfzXC54F. #economicdevelopment #econdev #siteselection #Louisville #LouisvilleKY #newjobs #economicgrowth

Welcome Governor Andy Beshear! Our conversation with Gov Beshear covered KY’s economic development successes, record-setting private sector investment, and the role of innovation in shaping Kentucky’s future. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! 🎧 Listen or watch now using the link below! ⬇️

We're kicking off Women's History Month and National Snack Day with a salty twist! 🥨 Stellar Snacks was founded by Elisabeth and Gina Galvin and is the first woman-owned pretzel manufacturer in the U.S.. This past November, they cut the ribbon on their newest operation in West Louisville. This $137 million investment is set to create 350 full-time Kentucky jobs over the next 10 years, the single largest economic development project the state has on record for the community over the past 20 years! 👏 🔗: https://stellarsnacks.com/ #TeamKentucky #NewKYHome #WomenHistoryMonth #NationalSnackDay #Pretzels #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomanOwned #FoodIndustry

In light of the recent flooding in Appalachian Kentucky, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has created a list of resources for small businesses, farms, and social enterprises that have been affected by the flooding, such as emergency loans, mental health services, and more. If the recent flooding has impacted your small business, farm, or social enterprise and you are seeking support, please fill out this survey below. Your responses will help navigate the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s efforts to provide efficient support. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used to assist businesses affected by the flooding. We're all in the together. 👇 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/ejPdfAKS 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eTSMA-dT #TeamKentucky #Flooding #EasternKentucky #FloodResources

We're flipping innovation and stacking success for National Pancake Day in Midway, KY! 🥞 Weisenberger Mill has been family-owned and operated since 1865, producing Kentucky Proud baking mixes, flour, and cornmeal. They only use local grain for their products, producing around 5,000 pounds of flour a day! 🧑🍳 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eC2_CmQ8 #TeamKentucky #NationalPancakeDay #Pancakes #Mill #FamilyOwned #Batter #Flour #FoodIndustry #BakingMix

Kentucky’s film industry is taking a major step forward! Senate Bill 1, proposed by our chairwoman Misdee Wrigley Miller, aims to establish a state-run Film Office and a dedicated marketing effort to position Kentucky as a top production destination. With a 30-35% tax incentive already in place, this initiative strengthens the state’s commitment to film, driving investment, expanding infrastructure, and creating more opportunities for filmmakers. #KYFilm #FilmInKentucky #WrigleyMediaGroup #KYTaxIncentive https://lnkd.in/ewmAFErS