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Now Hiring: Director of Marketing and Special Projects

GOEDC is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Director of Marketing and Special Projects to lead storytelling and brand efforts that promote Owensboro/Daviess County as a premier destination for business investment, workforce talent, and community growth.

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Smothers Park
Smothers Park

Manufacturing

 

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: