The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Summer Crick Aldridge as its new Director of Marketing, Special Projects, and Administrative Support.
In her new role, Aldridge will develop unique marketing strategies and work closely with local businesses, government agencies, and community leaders to promote Owensboro as a prime location for investment, talent, and business expansion.
Aldridge joins GOEDC from Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC), where she’s served her alma mater in a variety of roles since 2019. Most recently she served as the Senior Director of Engagement, leading the College’s Alumni Association and career development efforts using innovative programming, dynamic marketing and creative communications.
Aldridge is no stranger to GOEDC. She was the corporation’s first college intern in 2010. She officially began her career as a public administration specialist at the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) and eventually served as the City of Madisonville’s Community Development Director, leading the community’s tourism, beautification and downtown revitalization efforts until 2019.
“We are thrilled to welcome Summer Crick Aldridge to our team! Her passion for economic development, combined with her impressive skill set, makes her the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to the fresh perspectives, energy, and opportunities for growth and collaboration that she brings with her.,” said Claude Bacon, President and CEO of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation.
In addition to her new role at GOEDC, Aldridge is the co-owner of Something Borrowed, a local business located on Salem Drive. The event planning and rental business has seen tremendous growth since its humble beginnings in 2022 and now offers an extensive inventory of unique event rentals and provides full-scale event planning and decorating services. Something Borrowed was recently nominated for GO Chamber’s Emerging Business of the Year Award.
A Madisonville native, Aldridge holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Evansville. Her commitment to her community has led to several accolades, including being named to Owensboro’s 40 Under 40 list, as KWC’s Staff Member of the Year and as Hopkins County’s Citizen of the Year. Aldridge is a graduate of Leadership Owensboro and Leadership Hopkins County. She currently serves as a board member for Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County and as an active member of the Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals.
“I am thrilled to be returning to the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of this thriving community,” said Aldridge. “I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside the GOEDC team to strengthen Owensboro’s position as a hub for innovation and economic opportunity.”
About the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is the economic development agency for Owensboro and Daviess County. GOEDC is a public/private partnership formed to attract and to grow primary employers. In conjunction with other agencies, GOEDC markets the MidAmerica Airpark and other industrial properties. The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation also assists existing businesses with retention and expansion projects and to promote entrepreneurial growth.
For more information about the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, please visit www.edc.owensboro.com.