Downtown Owensboro is crawling with excitement—literally! Join us Thursday, May 14 for the 2nd Annual Small Biz Crawl, an all-day celebration of our local businesses and the vibrant heart of our city during National Small Business Month. Hosted during National Small Business Month, the Crawl invites the community to explore locally owned businesses, discover pop-up vendors, enjoy live music throughout downtown, and support the small businesses that help make Owensboro…
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State of the Economy Highlights Momentum Across Greater Owensboro
GOEDC recently hosted its inaugural State of the Economy, bringing together business leaders, community partners, and regional stakeholders for a forward-looking look at growth across Greater Owensboro. The event reflected the strength of collaboration throughout the region, with each table featuring a centerpiece representing a key industry including healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, small business, and manufacturing. Together, these sectors tell the story of a diverse and growing economy. Guests were…
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2nd Annual Small Biz Crawl Set for May 14
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2nd Annual Small Biz Crawl Set for May 14 OWENSBORO, KY (April 28, 2026) – Downtown Owensboro will once again come alive with shopping, dining, and community spirit as the 2nd Annual Downtown Small Biz Crawl returns on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Hosted by Downtown Owensboro Inc. in partnership with Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, the event celebrates National Small Business Month while spotlighting the locally…
GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee”
GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky Collaborate to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee” GOEDC and Women’s Business Center of Kentucky Collaborate to Host “Strong Women, Strong Coffee”– The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky, will host Strong Women, Strong Coffee on Tuesday, April 14, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The Party Space Place. The event will bring together women…
GOEDC to host Social Media in Full Bloom with Kate Higdon
GOEDC to host Social Media in Full Bloom with Kate Higdon OWENSBORO, KY (February 18, 2026) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) will host Social Media In Full Bloom: Planting Posts That Perform with social media influencer Kate Higdon on Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayside at The Party Space Place. Designed as an intermediate-level course, the workshop will build on foundational social…
Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro
Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro Owensboro, KY (February 23, 2026) - Four organizations serving the Greater Owensboro region are partnering to present “From Chat to Change: Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” a community seminar focused on helping people better understand how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and do business. The event will be held Friday, March 20 at 9 am at…
Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap
Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap: A Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurs Navigating Growth Alongside Real Life Owensboro, KY (February 19, 2026) – Building a business while managing a full-time job, family responsibilities, and limited resources is a reality for many entrepreneurs across the region. To support founders navigating this challenge, Sprocket and the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) will co-host Founders on Tap: Real Talk for…
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers OWENSBORO, KY (February 13, 2026) - Downtown Owensboro Inc. has announced its officers for 2026, continuing the organization’s momentum as a driving force behind the growth in Downtown Owensboro. Elected officers for 2026 include: President: Derek Stone, Mellow Mushroom Past President: Amy Gilmore, Gramp’s Secretary: Isabell Higgins, Willow & Pine / Magnolia Mercantile Treasurer: Tamarra Brasher, Brasher’s Lil Nashville Downtown Owensboro Inc. is a…
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton bringing Starbucks, other new amenities to downtown Owensboro
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton bringing new amenities to downtown Owensboro OWENSBORO, KY (Feb. 12, 2026) – BryantCorp, owner, developer, and manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, announced a major redevelopment project on its first and second floors that includes a new first-floor Starbucks in the hotel and a new second-floor fitness center overlooking the Ohio river. The project reinforces BryantCorp’s commitment to drawing…
Owensboro Selected as Flagship Location for Maui’s Indoor Theme Park
Owensboro, Ky. - One of Owensboro’s most anticipated development projects is taking an exciting next step. The indoor entertainment destination previously announced as Malibu Jack’s will now operate as Maui’s Indoor Theme Park, a reimagined, resort-style indoor theme park with Owensboro selected as the flagship location for the brand’s evolution. The project represents an $18.3 million private investment and is expected to create 125 new jobs, adding a major family-friendly…