Owensboro EDC is proud to support the manufacturing industry in Owensboro and Daviess County. Our manufacturing industry plays a vital role in our community’s growth and economy in many ways:
- Over the ten years ending 2023, employment in Manufacturing for Daviess County, Kentucky added 1,503 jobs.
- In 2023, Manufacturing produced $1.4 billion in GDP for Daviess County, Kentucky.
- There are 125 manufacturing establishments in Daviess County.
- Approximately 16% of the county’s workforce is employed in the manufacturing sector, making it one of the largest sectors in terms of employment.
- As of the first quarter of 2024, manufacturing in Daviess County is projected to make $4 billion in annual purchases from suppliers across the United States, with $1 billion of that being spent right here at home with Daviess County businesses.
- In Daviess County, the average wage of a manufacturing worker is $70,000 per year.
We are celebrating Manufacturing Month with a spotlight on local businesses!
EDC visit with Cabinotch:
EDC visit with OMICO Plastics:
EDC visit with Sun Windows:
EDC visit with Greenwell Chisholm:
EDC visit with UniFirst: