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 what she’s learned along the way—about business, family, and finding beauty in the unexpected.Kentucky Bride…
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Downtown Small Biz Crawl Scheduled for May 22
Downtown Owensboro Inc., in partnership with the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the City of Owensboro, is excited to announce the Downtown Small Biz Crawl, happening on Thursday, May 22 during National Small Business Month. This new event invites the community to shop, dine, and explore all that downtown Owensboro has to offer while celebrating the power of small businesses. Participating businesses within the Downtown Overlay District can register to…
The GOEDC Scoop: May 2025
Welcome to the first edition of The GOEDC Scoop: your monthly update from the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation! Each month, we’ll bring you the top highlights from our work across the community, important upcoming events and deadlines, and a look at what’s on the horizon for economic growth in Owensboro.Top 3 from April 2025Philip Morris Invests in Owensboro's Swedish Match Facility with $232M ExpansionREAD MOREGOEDC Launches Elevate Owensboro Offering…
Tapping Into AI: Hands-On Marketing Workshop Comes to Owensboro
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KY SBDC), Wonder Boy Media, and The Brew Bridge are teaming up to host Marketing on Tap: Learn How to Use AI to Draft Better Content, a hands-on workshop aimed at helping small business owners embrace AI tools to improve their marketing.The event will be held on Tuesday, May 20, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…
GOEDC, Chamber to host Bridging the Workforce Gap Event May 9
The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host Bridging the Workforce Gap: Breaking Barriers to Employment on Friday, May 9 at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Chamber of Commerce in the third-floor conference room, located at 200 East Third Street and is open to the public.This special coffee event will feature Nicki Stewart, Workforce Development Manager…
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 close of applications on May 16 and match announcements on June 13.“This initiative reflects our deep…
Philip Morris Invests in Owensboro’s Swedish Match Facility with $232M Expansion
Philip Morris International is making waves in Greater Owensboro—and around the world—with the $232 million expansion of its Swedish Match facility, solidifying the city's role as a key hub in the company’s global operations.Slated for completion by the end of June, the expansion is expected to bring 450 new jobs to Owensboro-Daviess County and create a $277 million annual economic impact, along with 410 indirect jobs across Kentucky.During a recent…
Five Inmates Graduate from Reentry Success Program at Daviess County Detention Center
The Daviess County Detention Center recently celebrated a milestone in local workforce and reentry development: the graduation of five inmates from the Reentry Success Program, including two women who earned their workforce readiness certificates alongside their peers. This program provides incarcerated individuals with industry-recognized skills and credentials to help them successfully reenter the workforce and the community after release. “This program is designed to help you build new skills, gain…
UniFirst Breaks Ground on $28 Million Expansion in Owensboro
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the UniFirst Owensboro expansion project. for its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time.The event will feature remarks from local dignitaries and elected officials, including Thomas Watson, Owensboro…
Owensboro Entertainment Project Secures KTDA Incentives, Advancing Development Plans
TS Entertainment LLC has taken an important step toward bringing a new entertainment destination to the former Towne Square Mall site on South Frederica Street. The project has been approved for $2 million in incentives under the Kentucky Tourism Development Act (KTDA), a program designed to support projects that enhance tourism and stimulate local economies.If realized, this $17.77 million investment would transform 5000 Frederica St. into a multi-attraction entertainment venue.…