Rival Schools Come Together to Raise Money ‘For The Kids’ LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2021) – The rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville has been a staple of the athletics culture in Kentucky since its beginning. The two schools love to hate one another to the point that some fans won’t even…
Material Handling Systems Creating 200 Jobs with New Bowling Green Facility Material Handling Systems Inc., a Kentucky-based manufacturer of conveyor and automated sortation equipment headquartered in Mt. Washington, plans to create 200 full-time jobs with a $7.6 million investment in a new facility in Bowling Green. The company’s investment includes leasing a 181,000-square-foot facility in…
Tier 1 automotive supplier helping Kentucky position for long-term economic success As Kentucky rebuilds its economy and puts new emphasis on attracting well-paying jobs and industries of the future, Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems America Inc. is establishing a new, 200-job operation in Berea to manufacture motors for electric vehicles. Leaders of the newly formed…
Ball Corp. to Create Nearly 200 High-Paying Jobs in Bowling Green with New Facility Increased market demand spurs investment in aluminum beverage can end manufacturing facility Companies continue to create high-paying jobs for Kentuckians, as Gov. Andy Beshear, local and corporate leaders today announced Ball Corp. plans to create approximately 200 high-wage positions with the…
Agritech company opened Mason County operation in 2018 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2020) – In a win for Kentucky’s growing agritech sector, Gov. Andy Beshear and leaders from EnviroFlight LLC announced the company’s plans to add 40 jobs in Maysville with a nearly $20 million expansion. EnviroFlight, which produces black soldier fly larvae for animal and…
Georgia-Pacific Cuts Ribbon on Bowling Green Facility Company added 70-plus full-time jobs in Warren County FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated leaders from Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Group as they opened their $100 million expansion in Bowling Green, a project creating 70-plus full-time jobs. “Even in the midst of this…
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Nucor Corp. on breaking ground on the company’s 400-job, $1.7 billion steel plate manufacturing mill in Meade County, a project expected to employ up to 1,500 contractors during construction.
Victor Enterprises Certified for Aerospace Manufacturing after Trade Mission At World Trade Center Kentucky, our goal has always been to be a vital service to businesses in our home state. That service is built on three pillars: Trade Missions, Trade Education, and Trade Advisory Services. Today, let’s talk about Trade Missions! In 2019, we hosted…
AppHarvest’s CEO on positioning Kentucky as an ag-tech leader By this time next year, AppHarvest expects to have begun production in the 2.76-million-square-foot greenhouse the company is building in Morehead, Kentucky. The $97 million building will be the biggest greenhouse in the country and among the largest in the world when completed, encompassing 60 acres…
US-Canda Border Travel Restrictions Update July 24, 2020 Update: As we navigate through this global pandemic, the partnership between Canada and the United States remains strong. Together we are implementing coordinated measures to protect our citizens. Our nations have once again agreed to extend current border measures by another 30 days. The restrictions are now…