Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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🚀 From Learning to Leading: The Power of Investment Attraction Training ResearchFDI is happy to present our latest article in the December edition of FDI Alliance International! 🎉 In this piece, we explore the rising demand for investment attraction expertise and how tailored training programs empower economic developers to excel in today’s competitive landscape. 💡 Take your career to the next level! ResearchFDI Academy offers comprehensive online training and the FDIP Certification Program to help you excel in investment attraction. 👉Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eNbFCsYZ 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecNNedQi

As we close out 2024, the featured article in the FDI Alliance International magazine highlights our city’s ongoing efforts to attract investment, foster innovation, and build a thriving, connected community. Looking ahead, Wetaskiwin remains focused on driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities for residents and investors alike. Read the full article to see why Wetaskiwin is a place where opportunities meet possibilities. https://lnkd.in/gkHsxKa2 Vern May Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development #EconomicDevelopment #FDI #Wetaskiwin #InvestmentOpportunities #CommunityGrowth

We're cooking up success in Kentucky! 🧑🍳 Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced one of the largest job creation projects in the commonwealth since the start of his administration, as Kitchen Food Company, an Australian-founded premium ready-meals business, will locate a new world-class prepared foods facility in Hopkinsville. This will be a $69 million investment that creates 925 quality ongoing Kentucky jobs! This also represents the single-largest job-creation announcement in Christian County in over 20 years, and the fifth largest job-creation project statewide under the Beshear-Coleman administration. 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dVnfBHA5 #TeamKentucky #FoodIndustry #JobOpportunities #Investment #Meals #RecordBreaking

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear showcased exciting momentum within Kentucky's service and technology sector as Nexigen Communications LLC, a privately owned technology company specializing in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI enablement, will expand operations in Campbell County. This $4.35 million investment will be creating 75 full-time jobs, with at least 43 of those being filled by Kentucky residents! 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/durYFNdy #TeamKentucky #AI #Technology #Cybersecurity #Investment #JobOpportunities

Success is dialing in! ☎️ Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders with the Northeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and officials with AT&T to celebrate 115 new full-time jobs at the company’s Grayson Call Center in Carter County! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e-xTRH4M #TeamKentucky #JobGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

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FDI Alliance International Magazine is now live to the world 🌍 Today we are honoured to announce that the 2024 December issue of FDI Alliance International Magazine is now live to the world. 📘 We would like to say a special thank you to our issue sponsor Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development led by Brandon Mattingly. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and your phenomenal team. 🤝 We would also like to thank the participants of our exclusive interviews, Jeff VanHook & Vern May. Please make sure you read these great interviews.📽 FDI Alliance International would also like to recognize Brad Thomas who has continued to support our platform and continues to bring us new opportunities in the state of Kentucky. 🗣 To all of our expert contributors we thank you for your expertise and sharing your knowledge with our international audience. All individual unique links and artwork will be sent and ready to share shortly. 🖋 PLEASE READ // COMMENT // REPOST ✅ https://lnkd.in/eisqJ-uJ We hope you all enjoy this issue. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. We would also like to take this moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Tina Mengine Tiffani Wooten, CEcD, MEDP Courtland Holman, BSME, PCED Shirar O'Connor-Mugler Lisa Hurley Ron McMahan, MEDP David Hooks Jason Rubenbauer, MBA Tony Boone Jeremy Salvatori Dick Fleming Logan Thomas Mark Wickersham Kelly Violette, CEcD, PCED, AICP Bernadette Fernandes Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM Bob Sager Alia Abbas MA, BREC Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD Chris Knight Kamal Imhotep Latham Xavier Durand-Smet Bruce Takefman Austin Belcak Rob O'Brian, CEcD Raelene Coffey David Gaines, MEDP Todd Kuckkahn, Keynote Speaker Wendy Dupley Ec.D (Ret.) HLM As we grow, You grow. 👏

Exciting developments from Kentucky this week! Members of the Kentucky-Netherlands Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Consortium, “Let’s grow together!”, have touched down in Kentucky to strengthen collaboration and advance key priorities for the AgriTech ecosystem. The visit kicked off with the grand opening of a Bosch Berries facility, a state-of-the-art greenhouse in Somerset-Pulaski, Kentucky. Led by Wouter and Tijmen van den Bosch of Bosch Growers, Dutch growers with deep roots in agricultural innovation, the 30-acre facility marks a new chapter for sustainable food production in the region. Their efforts highlight the benefits of reducing food miles, creating local jobs, and delivering fresher produce—all while strengthening rural communities through advanced agricultural practices. This milestone underlines how Dutch technology and expertise, combined with Kentucky’s ambition, can address global challenges like food security, drive economic development, and unlock opportunities for innovation. The visit also deepens ties across government, industry, and academia, aligning our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. With the support of Eric Strating, Consul General of Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, The Kentucky Horticulture Council (Trevor Terry), Arcadis, and other partners, the trip is focused on: - Strengthening collaboration with local leaders to drive regional growth and innovation. - Creating economic opportunities that empower businesses, universities, and communities to thrive. - Positioning Kentucky as a global leader in sustainable, high-tech agriculture. As we refine our roadmap and gather input from partners, milestones like Bosch Berries demonstrate the tangible value of international collaboration. Together, we are working to build an impactful AgriTech ecosystem that benefits Kentucky, the Netherlands, and the world. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue growing together! Daniel da Costa #AgriTech #Sustainability #BoschBerries #Kentucky #Innovation #Netherlands #CEA #Partnership #Agriculture #TechForGood #NLWorks

Delighted to have collaborated with the GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. on their recent trade mission! We had the opportunity to offer DENIOS support to a distinguished delegation of German experts specializing in automation, quality assurance, material handling, and environmental technologies for lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling. These crucial partnerships, in coordination with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, are essential as we work towards Governor Andy Beshear's vision of making Kentucky the United States' EV Battery Production Capital. #Kentucky #EVBattery #GermanInnovation #DENIOS #Sustainability