Owensboro, KY – Foam Solutions LLC is excited to announce the launch of its foam fabrication operations, filling the void left by the recent departure of a long-standing foam manufacturer in Owensboro. Set to begin operations in October 2024, Foam Solutions will retain much of the former workforce and continue serving the same customer base…
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Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Jobs Project of 2024: Swedish Match To Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232 Million in Owensboro Operation
Office of the Governor700 Capitol AvenueFrankfortKY40601 Project is the 5th largest investment on record this year; $277 million annual regional economic impact anticipated OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest new jobs project of 2024, as Philip Morris International Inc. announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in…
R+L Carriers Announces Approximately $25 Million Investment in New Project, Creating 63 High-Paying Jobs
Owensboro, KY – August 7th, 2024 – R+L Carriers, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, is proud to announce a significant new project in Owensboro, KY with a total investment of approximately $25 million. This ambitious initiative will create 63 new jobs. The investment reflects R+L Carriers commitment to innovation, growth, and community…
Mizkan America To Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156 Million Investment Creating 44 Quality Jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has always…
Greater Owensboro EDC Announces Bacon as new President and CEO
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) has hired Claude M. Bacon as its new President and CEO, effective July 10, 2023. The GOEDC Board of Directors unanimously approved the hiring of Bacon to fill the President and CEO role for the economic development agency. Bacon will join the GOEDC team in July, bringing more…
GOEDC President/CEO Search
The Logan Development Group is conducting an executive search to identify a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation. The CEO is responsible for the creation and implementation of economic development and business recruitment strategies while using consensus building leadership to bring economic growth to Owensboro and Daviess County, Kentucky. The…
Kentucky’s Top Exports
Not only does Kentucky produce roughly 95% of the world’s supply of bourbon whiskey, but many Kentucky businesses are also finding success in today’s global market. Kentucky made products are growing in demand, and this additional revenue source is providing more jobs for Kentuckians and more security for the businesses that employ them. In 2021,…
Owensboro Health, Owensboro Community & Technical College partner for new CMT program
Starting this fall, Owensboro Health and OCTC will partner on a program that aims to train forty-five new Certified Medical Technicians before June 30th, 2023. The program is funded by a $325,000 grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Owensboro Health will select students and hire them as Patient Care Technicians prior to the…
Owensboro Welcomes Remote Workers With New Incentive Program
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with MakeMyMove, launched a campaign encouraging remote workers to relocate to the Owensboro community. Offering $5,000 and other perks, EDC executives invite remote talent to bring their jobs and families, establish roots and call Owensboro home. Prior to the launch of this campaign, more than 180 remote…
October is Manufacturing Month in the Commonwealth
Kentucky has continued to build on recent economic momentum, and manufacturing has been a focal point of this growth. Gov. Andy Beshear has designated the month of October to be Manufacturing Month to honor this sector that employs nearly 250,000 Kentuckians. “Manufacturing is at the heart of everything we do in terms of economic development…