A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the intersection of Hayden Road and Fairview Drive in Gateway Commons for a 100,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace expected to be completed in the fall or winter of next year. The $35 million project is expected to create more than 200 jobs. “You see the smaller formats that are…
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GOEDC and Sprocket to Host Free Lunch & Learn for Aspiring Entrepreneurs July 16
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), in partnership with Sprocket, will host Build What Works, a free one-hour lunch and learn for aspiring entrepreneurs on Wednesday, July 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Old National Bank Building, located at 123 West Fourth Street in downtown Owensboro. This event is designed for individuals…
Coffee, Copy & Kentucky Weddings with Kentucky Bride Magazine
In honor of Mother’s Day and National Small Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of Owensboro’s most inspiring duos: Sandy and Kate, the mother-daughter team behind Kentucky Bride magazine. From page layouts to press deadlines, their journey is filled with resilience, creativity, and plenty of coffee. In this heartfelt guest post, Kate shares…
GOEDC Launches Elevate Owensboro Offering Mentorships For Small Businesses
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is excited to announce the launch of Elevate Owensboro, a new mentoring initiative aimed at pairing local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators with long-time business leaders to help them be successful. The program will officially kick off its first coaching cycle on July 1, 2025, following the…
Tourism forecast looks good for 2025
The local hospitality industry struggled during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Local hotels saw occupancy rates slip to 36.9% in 2020. But it’s made a strong comeback in the years since with a record-setting hotel occupancy of 59% in 2022 and 2023. The state estimates that tourists spent $250 million in Daviess County…
Goodwood Brewing is Coming to Western Kentucky
Goodwood Brewing and Spirit’s newest brewpub will be opening in early 2022 near Smothers Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. Goodwood Owensboro will feature a full kitchen and brewery onsite, with our award winning core beers, craft spirits and seasonal brews. A diverse food menu featuring southern classics with a twist, such as Chicken and Waffles, Brisket…
OCTC, Riverport Authority Launching CDL Academy
In October 2021, the Owensboro Community and Technical College will launch a Commercial Driver’s License Academy to help address the driver shortage in the region. Offered through OCTC’s Workforce Solutions division, this regional CDL driving academy is possible through a public partnership with the Owensboro Riverport Authority (ORA) and will offer both CDL Class A…
Governor Announces Skills Training for Over 18,000 Kentuckians
Progress is being made in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce. Last Thursday, Aug. 19th, the Governor announced that nearly 18,300 Kentuckians are expected to receive skills training thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC), a group connected to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that…
Owensboro, Daviess County Continues to Grow
The continuous growth of Owensboro and Daviess County, Kentucky is what we continue to strive for as a region. We were excited to see the recent results of the United States Census 2020. Owensboro reported 60,183 residents and Daviess County reported 103,312 residents. Over the last 10 years, Owensboro and Daviess County have experienced a…