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GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee”

GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky Collaborate to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee” GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky Collaborate to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee”– The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky, will host Strong Women, Strong Coffee on Tuesday, April 14, from…

GOEDC to host Social Media in Full Bloom with Kate Higdon

GOEDC to host Social Media in Full Bloom with Kate Higdon OWENSBORO, KY (February 18, 2026) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) will host Social Media In Full Bloom: Planting Posts That Perform with social media influencer Kate Higdon on Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayside at The…

Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro

Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro Owensboro, KY (February 23, 2026) – Four organizations serving the Greater Owensboro region are partnering to present “From Chat to Change: Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” a community seminar focused on helping people better understand how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work…

Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap

Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap: A Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurs Navigating Growth Alongside Real Life Owensboro, KY (February 19, 2026) – Building a business while managing a full-time job, family responsibilities, and limited resources is a reality for many entrepreneurs across the region. To support founders navigating this challenge, Sprocket and…

Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers

Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers OWENSBORO, KY (February 13, 2026) – Downtown Owensboro Inc. has announced its officers for 2026, continuing the organization’s momentum as a driving force behind the growth in Downtown Owensboro. Elected officers for 2026 include: President: Derek Stone, Mellow Mushroom Past President: Amy Gilmore, Gramp’s Secretary: Isabell Higgins, Willow &…

Owensboro Selected as Flagship Location for Maui’s Indoor Theme Park

Owensboro, Ky. – One of Owensboro’s most anticipated development projects is taking an exciting next step. The indoor entertainment destination previously announced as Malibu Jack’s will now operate as Maui’s Indoor Theme Park, a reimagined, resort-style indoor theme park with Owensboro selected as the flagship location for the brand’s evolution. The project represents an $18.3…

GOEDC, SBDC, Chamber, and Fastek Launch “Plugged In: A Tech Series for Small Businesses”

Small business owners are under constant pressure to keep up with technology, protect their data, and run more efficient operations, often without internal IT support. To help address those challenges, the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), in partnership with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Owensboro, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, and…

GOEDC President & CEO Claude Bacon Elected Chair of Kentucky Travel Industry Association

Claude Bacon Elected Chair of Kentucky Travel Industry AssociationGOEDC President & CEO brings Owensboro leadership to statewide stage OWENSBORO, KY (November 7, 2025) – Tourism isn’t just fun and games; it’s serious economic development, and few understand that better than Claude Bacon, President and CEO of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and current…

GOEDC and SBDC to Host Fearless Posting with Local Influencer Kate Higdon Oct. 30

Join us for Fearless Posting, a hands-on social media workshop designed to help small business owners turn posts into profits! OWENSBORO, KY (October 9, 2025) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to host Fearless Posting: From Posts to Profits on Wednesday, October 30,…