Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

CED is celebrating International Women's Day! 👩 💼 We want to thank the incredible women in our commonwealth for their hard work to drive innovation, spark success, and lead the charge on economic growth. You're helping to create an even more prosperous Kentucky! 💜 #TeamKentucky #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth

Another victory lap for the commonwealth! 🏎️💨 CED congratulates Bowling Green, KY as they were ranked #1 for economic development among metros with populations under 200,000 for the second consecutive year by Site Selection Magazine! In 2024, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced 24 projects across the South Central Kentucky region, bringing over $325 million in investments and 642 new jobs. They are a testament to success and a leader in propelling economic growth thanks to their hard-working community! 👏 #TeamKentucky #EconomicGrowth #TopRanked #JobCreation #Opportunities #Success

The newest edition of our ED Guide is here! 💼 🎉 From speed to market to quality of life, our magazine covers it all. Explore exclusive interviews with CED's Secretary Jeff Noel, Gov. Andy Beshear, and other state leaders. Learn about the various industries in our state that are thriving in their niches. Dive into your New Kentucky Home below! ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/exDtY7eB #TeamKentucky #EconomicGrowth #JobOpportunities #QualityofLife #NewKYHome #Success #Investment | Site Selection Magazine

Hometown Remedy - One of the many films shot here in KY thanks in part to the generous entertainment tax incentives available to the industry -🙌🏼🎞️🎥🎬🏛️🤝 #kyfilm #ced.ky.gov

Florence, KY is transporting innovation and success this Women's History Month! 🚚 Founded in 2010 by Kimberly Hall, M&P Logistics is leveraging over 80 years of combined industry experience and advanced technology to make its shipping process the most effective, resulting in lower transportation costs! 💪 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gVhqfJhX #TeamKentucky #Logistics #WomensHistoryMonth #WomanOwned

Introducing TwinSpace® both mine and my wife-turned-business-partner's next venture. TwinSpace® is a natural evolution of the work we’ve already been doing across hospitality, travel and digital innovation. Leveraging my existing client base from RareBleech Ltd, a hospitality-driven web and branding agency, alongside my wife’s expertise through Sprezzatura World, a concierge travel company, we saw an opportunity to bring 3D digital twin technology into these industries and beyond. Today, we had the privilege of attending our first official event in the name of TwinSpace at the Embassy of the United States of America, London where we explored the power and potential of digital twins with industry leaders. It was an incredible opportunity to see where this technology is headed and how we can help shape its future. A huge thank you to Bill Gregory, Michael Schmidt, Natalie Lamb, and Dr Bola Abisogun OBE (Hon DUniv, Hon MBA) for their insights during the event, as well as to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the STEP program, and the U.S. Small Business Administration for their support in making this possible. A special mention to Matt Lacey, MD of SURVEYTECH LTD. if I hadn’t picked up the phone to ask (very many) questions about the viability of digital twins, we wouldn’t have found ourselves here today. Seeing firsthand the real-world impact of digital twins reinforced why we started this venture. The potential is vast, and we’re excited to bring TwinSpace® to life, offering immersive and interactive experiences that redefine how spaces are showcased and experienced. Plenty of work ahead, but for now, an exciting first step.

We're empowering women in business this Women's History Month! 💼💪 Last week, CED partnered with the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky (WBC) who hosted the Women in Business Expo in downtown Louisville, KY where small business owners and community leaders got together to learn the tools needed to achieve entrepreneurial success. This event provided opportunities to network with small business resource providers, lending institutions, and other local and regional entrepreneurs! #TeamKentucky #WomeninBusiness #WomanOwnedBusiness #Entrepreneur #Network #BusinessResources #SmallBusiness #WomensHistoryMonth | KY Innovation

Success is being constructed over in Lexington, KY this Women's History Month and Women in Construction Week! 👷♀️🚧 All Around Roofing is a woman-owned business that serves the Lexington and surrounding areas with roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and other exterior home improvements. Since 2021, owners Laura Ratliff, Lauren Geiger, and Drew Rogers—with their team of seasoned professionals—have been bringing years of experience to the table, showcasing their skills and commitment to every project to guarantee customer satisfaction! 💪 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eAUi_p46 #TeamKentucky #WomensHistoryMonth #WomeninConstructionWeek #Construction #WomanOwned

Project activity taking place across the nation’s Tier 3 metros in 2024 proved to be neck-and-neck with many new metros entering the running, but for Bowling Green, Kentucky, it’s nothing new. Over the course of the year, Bowling Green drew 24 projects to its region, securing our No.1 rank for the second consecutive year in this category of regions with under 200,000 residents. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eh_hs848 Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | Bowling Green Economic Development | Andy Beshear for Governor | Kentucky Chamber of Commerce | Alexis Elmore #kentucky #metro #economicdevelopment #siteselection #industry #projects

🚨 Calling all Kentucky exporters! 🚨 Interested in the Kentucky STEP Grant and opportunities to showcase your business at international trade shows with Kallman Worldwide, Inc.? Join Mary NeCamp, CED STEP Grant Director, and Nichole Striano from Kallman Worldwide, Inc. today at 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT to explore how this program can help your business expand globally. Don't miss out on this opportunity! 👇 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gfP4rAQj #TeamKentucky #Exporting #Internationaltradeshows #Smallbusinesses #StateTradeExpansionProgram #STEP #KYSTEPGrant